A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the noble gases and their chemical properties. There are links to KS4 included where students explain the reasoning for being non-reactive in relation to the electron shells. Learning objective: To explore the trends seen in group 0 and explain their reactivity. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify Noble gases. Describe the properties of Noble gases. Explain why Noble gases are used for double glazing and Neon Lights. Suitable for KS3 (yrs 11-14) and KS4 (yrs 14-16) Slides are marked. 10 slides are included in the powerpoint.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify halogens. Describe the trend in reactivity in group 7. Explain why halogens can be displaced. Suitable for KS3 (yrs 11-14) and KS4 (yrs 15-16) slides are labelled.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the 2 reactions that occur in a reversible reaction. Describe what will happen when factors such as: temperature, pressure and concentration are changed. Explain why the equilibrium will change in this way.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the advantages of recycling. Identify the disadvantages of recycling. Describe how metals are typically recycled. Explain why the Life Cycle Assessment is important.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what’s meant by oxidation. State what’s meant by reduction. Describe REDOX reactions by referencing ions and electrons. Justify if a reaction has caused reduction or oxidation of a specific element.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify some chemicals used to EXTRACT metals from ores. Describe the process of extraction of Iron-Oxide. Explain why Sodium requires a different extraction process when compared to Iron-Oxide. Explain why biological methods of extraction are being used more often at the current date.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the most reactive and least reactive metals. Describe what occurs during a displacement reaction. Explain why jewellery and precious metals do not spoil easily.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the process of electrolysis. Slide by slide animations are used to guide the students through visualising the ions separating and being attracted to their relevant electrodes. Plenary questions are also available to test understanding. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify ions that make up an electrolyte. Describe the ions most likely to react at the anode / cathode. Explain the products formed during electrolysis.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the make up of an electrolyte. Describe the process of electrolysis. Explain why the ions are changed during electrolysis.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify substances that are soluble. Describe characteristics that make substances more likely to be soluble. Explain why some substances are soluble. Explain why filtering separates insoluble and soluble substances.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the key products made from a metal acid reaction. Identify the key products made from a metal carbonate acid reaction. Describe what’s meant by an ionic equation. Explain how OILRIG can be used.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Recall the definition of an acid and alkali. Identify the end point of a titration Describe how a titration is completed. Explain the products of a titration.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the reactions of alkali metals and water (specifically group 1). Learners will be able to explain the reactivity with regards to shielding. Learning objective: Explain the reactivity of group 1 metals with water and justify the reason for this reactivity. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: Identify the products produced when metal and water react. Describe the order of reactivity in group 1 metals. Explain the dangers of Potassium, Rubidium and Caesium. Powerpoint contains 45 slides (some slide-by-slide animations)

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify metals and acids. Describe what’s produced when metals and acids react. Explain how to test for Hydrogen. Suitable for KS3 - used personally for year 8.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify metals and Oxygen. Describe how metal reacts with Oxygen. Explain how to increase the speed of combustion. Suitable for KS3.

A settler activity where students have to mark correct statements in a grid and find the hidden letter within. Topics include: States of matter, Acids and alkalis Periodic table Separating techniques The Earth Atomic structure Answers are provided on the title tab.

A simple and fun competitive snap game using scientific terminology matched with pictures. PPT can be presented to the entire class for a whole class session, or can be printed and cut for team games - there will always be a snap between 2 cards but the students need to find and identify the correct scientific key word. The students who calls out the key word first wins the round. Key words included are: Units, DNA, Bunsen burner, Tripod, Beaker, Gauze, Heat mat, Measuring cylinder, Safety glasses, Repeatability, Dissolving, Melt, Solidify, Evaporate, forceps, solid, Liquid, gas, reaction, reproductive system, microscope, pH, Periodic table, pipette, carbohydrate, fat, protein, test tube, lab coat, kinetic energy, sound energy, gravitational potential energy, atom, thermometer, cell, digestive, system, Electrical energy, circulatory system, electron, respiratory system, nervous system, litmus paper, skeleton, photosynthesis, light energy. Excellent as a settling activity or starter / interim activity.

A self-explanatory lesson explaining the process of recycling materials and why people are choosing to recycle. Scaffolded questions are used to ensure all learners can access the material.

A self-explanatory lesson explaining the green house effect, global warming and climate change. Ideal for KS3 students and could be used for lower ability GCSE students. Questions are scaffolded to ensure access for all students. Filler tasks at the end of the PPT to use when needed.