Alkanes and Alkenes Introduction Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage on alkanes and alkenes. The passage has information on saturation, double and single bonds, reactivity and the bromine water test. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve drawing alkanes and alkenes in displayed formula. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to alkanes and alkenes

This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the structure of the Earth in terms of the mantle, inner and outer core and the crust. Follow up activities include extension questions, as well as key questions on the atmosphere to extend knowledge. The lesson also touches on basic maths skills such as reading a pie chart. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Task 1: Information extraction task Extension question review Task 2: The Earth’s crust composition with answer review Task 3: The atmosphere true or false Reflective fun plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge on the topic. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘mantle’ and ‘core’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please note there may be some American spellings in this lesson and please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing

Make the Rock Cycle fun! This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach the rock cycle. An active learning technique! Included is a snakes and ladders board full of topic questions, student sheets, the answers to all questions and science monster counters. The board questions are based around: Rock type examples Rock type uses The features of each rock type Formation of each rock type Intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks Topic linked keywords e.g. crystals, sediments, minerals etc. A4 and A3 printing options (2 document sizes included) Many thanks - Science House!

Isomers: Optical Isomerism This resource includes an optical isomerism activity and an answer key, both available in editable PowerPoint form and uneditable PDF form. The activity includes key definitions and examples with linked in questions. It is ideal for independent learning and is an introductory resource for students without any prior knowledge on optical isomerism. The activity covers: Identifying chiral carbons Drawing matching enantiomers Discussing racemic mixtures The answer sheet covers all questions thoroughly. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and please view the preview.

This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about chemical bonding. Included are questions on: Covalent, giant covalent, ionic and metallic bonding The difference between types of bonding (electrons) Properties of substances due to their bonding Also Included . . . A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points. Please leave your feedback.

Make Chemical Bonding FUN! This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach students about the types of chemical bonding. An effective active learning technique! Included in this resource: Snakes and ladders board Filled with student questions Student worksheet For students to note down their answers to the board questions Answer key Comprehensive answers for all board questions All board questions are based around ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. This includes giving key properties and linked reasoning, uses and applications, and drawing covalent and ionic bonds. The covalent and ionic questions also relate to giant covalent structures and ionic lattices. The board game is set up to be printed in A3 but can easily be adapted to A4 margins. The resource is completely editable as a PowerPoint document but a PDF copy is also included for preparation free printing. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Atoms, Elements and Compounds AQA GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.1 on the specification) Define an element and a compound Describe what the periodic table is Explain how compounds can be formed This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Atoms, Elements and Compounds. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with opening question Information slides on elements and compounds to support teaching Plenary questions slides to consolidate learning

Chemical Bonding Card Sort Activity Metallic, Giant Ionic, Simple Covalent and Giant Covalent Included in this resource - Card sort sheets: Card sort sheet with cut out boxes Card sort template sheet to glue ordered boxes onto Card sort answer key Keywork sheets: Keyword definitions table sheet to complement terminology used in the card sort Keyword answer key This extended card sort activity supports learning of the features of each bonding type. Students must match a diagram, a structural description, a bonding description, melting point feature, electrical conductivity, involved element types and examples to a bonding type. All the sheets in this resource are A4 and completely editable in PowerPoint. This resource includes some American English spellings.

Included in the resource: ‘Label the periodic table’ worksheet ‘Key features of the periodic table’ worksheet Answer sheets for both worksheets These are useful introductory worksheets for teaching the periodic table. Worksheet 1: Students label the periodic table based on the words listed. They must also identify what a ‘group’ is and what a ‘period’ is. Students can also identify which regions of the periodic table are metals, non-metals and metalloids. Worksheet 2: Students answer questions on four key regions of the periodic table (alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals). The questions are based around properties, reactivity and uses. Please see the preview included. Please note that some of my resources may include American spellings.

Giant Covalent Structures Introduction Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage on giant covalent structures. The passage has information on diamond, graphite and silicon dioxide (structures and properties). Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve in depth discussions on properties and structural comparisons in a table. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms, elements and covalent bonding but are new to giant covalent structures.

Isotopes and Relative Atomic Mass Calculations GCSE Chemistry 9-1 AQA (Specification 1.1.6) Define what an isotope is Describe examples of isotopes of elements Calculate the relative atomic mass from isotopic abundances This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching about isotopes and how to conduct calculations to find the relative atomic mass given isotopic abundances. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with simple intro task Information slides on isotopes, abundances and example calculation answers Question slides on calculating relative atomic mass for elements with multiple isotopes Plenary question slide to consolidate learning

ATOMIC STRUCTURE BUNTING Included in this resource: 20 bunting triangles - 1 triangle for each of the first 20 elements in the periodic table (hydrogen to calcium included). Students must use a period table to help them fill in the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons. They can then add the electrons to the correct electron shells. When I have used this previously, I have given each student a triangle to complete independently. They have then cut out their triangle and connected it to the class bunting chain. This makes for a collaborative group activity, resulting in a bold bunting classroom decoration which students can be really proud of. The document is print ready and saved in an A4 format. The document is black and white due to printing purposes, so you may choose to print on colored paper to give a nice effect when it is hung up in your classroom. Please feel free to ask any questions - Science House

History of the Atomic Theory Revision Resource This resource encompasses the five atomic models through history. Students use the spin wheel to select one of the models at random. They then must answer the three key questions on this model: What is the atomic model called? Which scientist proposed the atomic model? Describe three key features of the atomic model Once students have answered the questions, they can check their answers using the comprehensive answer sheet. They can also record if they got their answers correct on the ‘repeat and tick’ sheet. This encourages students to use the spin wheel as an ongoing revision resource, aiming to reach the ‘know it’ level. The atomic models featured include: John Dalton (sphere model) J J Thompson (plum pudding model) Ernest Rutherford (nuclear modle) Neils Bohr (planetary model) Erwin Schrodinger (quantum model) Also included in the resource is an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool. Very simple preparation: print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.

Catalysts and Catalytic Converters Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing in-depth explanations and writing a reaction equation. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of catalysts and catalytic converters.

Mixtures and Separation AQA GCSE 9-1 (1.1.2 on the specification) Define a ‘mixture’ Describe the different methods for separating mixtures Explain which separation method would be most suitable for a specific mixture This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Mixtures and separation methods. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with opening question Information slides on mixtures and the different separation techniques to support teaching Plenary question slide to consolidate learning

This great lesson pack includes: Progress starter and plenary questions cards Lesson objectives Station activity with worksheets (differentiated questions) Cut and paste with extension task Key questions sheet with RAG rating feedback The lesson covers: The different gases in the earth’s early atmosphere The start of life The input of bacteria to life Comparisons to today’s atmosphere This is a great differentiated lesson accessible to all with a good variation of activities!

This is great cut and paste resource outlining the chemical tests used to identify the gases: oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine and carbon dioxide. It is bold, hands on and summarises everything your students need to know about gas testing. Also included… ANSWER sheet. I have found this resource to be a great follow up activity to a practical or demonstration.

Rock Types - Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Teaching Pack Included: PowerPoint Presentation Full introductory review of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks >> Includes examples of each rock >> Includes details of formation including linked keywords and terminology >> Includes features and properties of each rock type as well as porosity. Worksheets Full summary worksheets which complement the PowerPoint perfectly >> They cover all the information in the PowerPoint and support recall and understanding of learnt knowledge >> There is a full answer key for each worksheet. Assessment Two assessment pages included >> Questions start as multiple choice and develop into written answer as the assessment concludes >> Again the assessment, like the worksheets fully complements the PowerPoint for joined up learning >> There is a full answer key for the assessment. Puzzles Two puzzles included: a wordsearch and a crossword >> The puzzles cover all the keywords and terminology throughout the other resources >> The puzzles are intended to support learning key definitions and encourages understanding of keywords >> There is a full answer key for each puzzle. All resources are . . . Completely editable Accompanied by full answers PowerPoint format Intended to be concise and engaging Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included. Thanks! - Science House

Ionic Bonding Introduction Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage on ionic bonding. The passage has information on ions formed, dot and cross diagrams, attraction between ions and electron movement. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall Questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

This is a KS3 lesson on Filtration. The lesson involves a simple filtration practical, label the diagram task and differentiated questions. It is based off the Activate 2 scheme of work.