Three comprehensive and fully resourced lessons on particle (kinetic) theory of matter, the composition and properties of mixtures and separating mixtures for middle school, plus an enjoyable and challenging escape room lesson to consolidate learning. Each teaching pack contains at least thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. Students must work their way through the clues to find the code to a combination lock on the school storeroom where Chomper the school guinea pig has been locked accidentally without food and water. What’s Covered Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves. The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography What’s Included for Each Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable Cut and stick activity. Worksheet to support the PowerPoint (x3) Fact sheet Homework plus answers Fact share worksheet Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Escape Room PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer); crossword; word search; dominoes activity; worksheet; code breaker sheet; answers; lesson plan. For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three comprehensive and fully resourced lessons on particle (kinetic theory of matter), the composition and properties of mixtures and separating mixtures for middle school plus an enjoyable and challenging board game for up to six players per set to consolidate learning. Each teaching pack contains at least thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same. What’s Covered Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves. The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography What’s Included For Each Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable Cut and stick activity. Worksheet to support the PowerPoint Fact sheet Homework plus answers Fact share worksheet Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources For Board Game Game board 54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty Teacher answer sheet Instruction sheet. For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three fully resourced lessons on particle (kinetic theory of matter), the composition and properties of mixtures and separating mixtures for middle school plus a challenging but enjoyable game of smart board bingo for reinforcement or test prep. The lesson pack contains over 50 printable resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lessons to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. For each lesson, these features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. Topics Included Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves. The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography What’s included for Each Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz ansd all answers to classwork and homework Flip it (pupils write questions to given answers Anticipation guide (combined starter and plenary) Foldable (students make their own notes) Cut – and -stick activity students make their own notes) Worksheets to support PowerPoint Fact sheet Homework (x3) Fact share worksheet 12 Taboo cards Pupil progress self – assessment checklist Exit ticket Suggested lesson plan showing possible choices between resources. What is Included For Bingo Random question generator for smart board (interactive white board) – 50 questions Answer PowerPoint plus answer sheet 48 bingo cards Answers PowerPoint For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three action-packed distance or remote learning packages for middle school which cover the kinetic theory of matter (particle theory), mixtures and solutions and separating mixtures. Each resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. It gives advice on how to use distance learning successfully and guides the learner step-by-step through the topic. The supporting worksheets include guided notes, cut-outs, foldables digital quick-tests, fact sheets and progress checks to provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge and to continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. What’s Covered Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three action-packed topics providing a one – stop – shop for the kinetic theory of matter (particle theory), mixtures and solutions and separating mixtures. The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school . For each topic, the classroom resource consists of an animated PowerPoint with over 50 slides and a minimum of 13 varied and exciting printables including guides notes, a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. For each topic, the distance learning pack consists of an animated PowerPoint with over 65 slides which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. Each PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables and progress checks provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. For each topic there is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of each PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on separating mixtures including solutions, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions to be taught to middle school students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 54 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 70 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three action-packed distance or remote learning packages which cover the kinetic theory of matter (particle theory), mixtures and solutions and separating mixtures. Each resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. It gives advice on how to use distance learning successfully and guides the learner step-by-step through the topic. The supporting worksheets include guided notes, cut-outs, foldables digital quick-tests, fact sheets and progress checks to provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge and to continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. What’s Covered Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Change of state including sublimation. Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume. Diffusion. Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on separating mixtures including filtration, evaporation, distillation, fractional distillation and chromatography for middle school plus three enjoyable yet challenging games – dominoes, find the pairs and a pack of cards for playing wildcard or snap. The games are closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. What’s Covered The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography What’s Included Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable Cut and stick activity. Worksheet (x3) to support the PowerPoint Fact sheet 12 Taboo cards Homework (x3) Fact share worksheet Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Games 80 dominos Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play. 84 playing cards Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap 42 question and answer cards Teacher’s answer sheet. Instruction sheet For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on separating mixtures including solutions, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions to be taught to middle school students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 54 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 70 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered The composition and physical properties of mixtures Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation Distillation Fractional distillation Filtration Chromatography For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on mixtures, including solutions, suspensions, dissolving, saturated solutions and solubility for middle school plus a pack of cards for enjoyable and challenging games of wildcard or snap. The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built i to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. What’s Covered Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not. Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble. Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving. Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions. Extracting information from solubility curves; What’s Included Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework) Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable (students use to make their own notes) Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes) Worksheet to support the PowerPoint Fact sheet Homework (x3) plus answers Fact share worksheet 12 Taboo cards Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Game 66 playing cards Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on states of matter, change of state, gas pressure and diffusion to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19. The classroom resource consists of an animated 48 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 62 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Identifies the three states of matter as solid, liquid and gas. Demonstrates the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles. Explains change of state including sublimation. Explains pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume Diffusion For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on solutions, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions to be taught to middle school students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 48 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 62 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not; Explanation and demonstration of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble; Uses particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving; Provides the opportunity to plan an investigation into the effect of temperature on the rate of dissolving; Uses particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated saturated solutions; Demonstrates extracting information from solubility curves For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the differences between the properties of metals and non - metals plus an enjoyable yet challenging find the pair game. The teaching pack contains a fully animated PowerPoint and eighteen resources. It is intended that the teacher selects the appropriate printables to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. What’s Covered Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators. Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not. Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull. Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not. Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck. Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic. Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy. Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid. Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide. Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic. What’s Included Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework) Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable (students use to make their own notes) Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes) Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x2) Fact sheet Homework (x2) plus answers Fact share worksheet 12 Taboo cards Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Game 42 question and answer cards Teacher’s answer sheet. Instruction sheet For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the reaction of acids with metals, bases and carbonates for KS3 plus an enjoyable and challenging board game for up to six players per set to consolidate learning. The lesson pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. What’s Covered Acids contain hydrogen. A salt is formed when the hydrogen of an acid is replaced by a metal. Hydrochloric acid forms salts called chlorides Sulfuric acid forms salts called sulfates. Nitric acid forms salts called nitrates. metal + acid --> a salt + hydrogen base + acid --> a salt + water alkali + acid –>a salt + water carbonate + acid --> a salt + water + carbon dioxide The first part of a salt is the metal and the second comes from the acid. Writing word equations for reactions between acids and metals, bases and carbonates. What’s Included for Each Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable Cut and stick activity. Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x2) Fact sheet Homework plus answers Fact share worksheet Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources For Board Game Game board 54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty Teacher answer sheet Instruction sheet. For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on the reactions of acids with metals, bases and carbonates to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school . The classroom resource consists of an animated 37 slide PowerPoint and 17 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 56 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Acids contain hydrogen. A salt is formed when the hydrogen of an acid is replaced by a metal. Hydrochloric acid forms salts called chlorides Sulfuric acid forms salts called sulfates. Nitric acid forms salts called nitrates. metal + acid --> a salt + hydrogen base + acid --> a salt + water alkali + acid --> a salt + water carbonate + acid --> a salt + water + carbon dioxide For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A compendium of four different, enjoyable and challenging games on the reaction of acids with metals, bases and carbonates, suitable for all abilities in middle school. Each game is fully resourced, comes with full instructions and is easy to run. Games Included: Dominoes Find the Pair Wildcard and Snap 42 Question Board Game This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the reaction of acids with metals, bases and carbonates module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack. Prior Knowledge Required Acids contain hydrogen. A salt is formed when the hydrogen of an acid is replaced by a metal. Hydrochloric acid forms salts called chlorides Sulfuric acid forms salts called sulfates. Nitric acid forms salts called nitrates. metal + acid --> a salt + hydrogen base + acid --> a salt + water alkali + acid --> a salt + water carbonate + acid --> a salt + water + carbon dioxide The first part of a salt is the metal and the second comes from the acid. Writing word equations for reactions between acids and metals, bases and carbonates. For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on acids, bases and indicators (litmus and the pH scale) for middle school. To consolidate learning, or for test prep, there are five enjoyable and challenging games – find the pair, dominoes, a board game, wildcard and snap and an escape room. The lesson pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. The games are closely related to the topic content and reinforce learning. What’s Covered An acid is a substance which contains hydrogen, tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and has a pH between 0 and 6; A base is a substance which is the oxide or hydroxide of a metal, feels soapy, turns red litmus blue and has a pH between 8 and 14; Hydroxides are soluble bases; Neutral substances are neither acidic nor alkaline; For neutral substances, red litmus stays red and blue litmus stays blue; The pH of strong acids (0 – 2), weak acids (3 – 6), neutral substances (7), weak bases (8 – 11) and strong bases (12 – 14); Explains concentrated and dilute in terms of solute and solvent particles; Concentrated acids and bases are corrosive; Many foods contain dilute weak acids and bases and gives examples; Models the particles and gives the formula of some acids and bases. What’s Included Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable Cut and stick activity. Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x2) Fact sheet Homework plus answers (x2) Fact share worksheet Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Escape Room PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer); crossword; word search; dominoes activity; worksheet; code breaker sheet; answers; lesson plan. Board Game Game board 54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty Teacher answer sheet Instr**uction sheet. Find the Pair Game 42 question and answer cards Teacher’s answer sheet. Instruction sheet Dominoes 90 dominos Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play. Wildcard and Snap Card Game 102 playing cards Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on acids, bases and indicators (litmus and the pH scale) for middle school plus an enjoyable yet challenging find the pair game. The teaching pack contains a fully animated PowerPoint and eighteen resources. It is intended that the teacher selects the appropriate printables to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired. The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. What’s Covered An acid is a substance which contains hydrogen, tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and has a pH between 0 and 6; A base is a substance which is the oxide or hydroxide of a metal, feels soapy, turns red litmus blue and has a pH between 8 and 14; Hydroxides are soluble bases; Neutral substances are neither acidic nor alkaline; For neutral substances, red litmus stays red and blue litmus stays blue; The pH of strong acids (0 – 2), weak acids (3 – 6), neutral substances (7), weak bases (8 – 11) and strong bases (12 – 14); Explanation of concentrated and dilute in terms of solute and solvent particles; Concentrated acids and bases are corrosive; Many foods contain dilute weak acids and bases and gives examples; Models the particles and gives the formula of some acids and bases. What’s Included Lesson Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework) Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers) Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary) Foldable (students use to make their own notes) Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes) Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x2) Fact sheet Homework (x2) plus answers Fact share worksheet 12 Taboo cards Pupil progress self-assessment checklist Exit Ticket Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources Game 42 question and answer cards Teacher’s answer sheet. Instruction sheet For more high quality resources visit: Elf Off the Shelf Resources