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Outstanding GCSE and A level chemistry resources

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.
AFL Strategies 5 - AFL physical games all subjects
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AFL Strategies 5 - AFL physical games all subjects

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This is one in a series of AFL strategies that I have put together. A photo is provided to show the equipment that I use. It works really well with clear Blooms-leveleld objectives and the number line (see my other resources). I have been using a question ball for some time now and here have tried to develop a variety of there kinaesthetic activities that can be used during question sessions. P.E. teachers within my school have made some excellent suggestions. I will be implementing these in the new year 2013. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Blooms level descriptors for classroom display
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Blooms level descriptors for classroom display

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This is a comprehensive list of 82 Blooms level descriptors that are printed in colour and laminated. I am putting on these on display around my whiteboard - as shown on the photo provided. Only 5 of the 6 Blooms levels are given equating to levels 3 to 7 KS3, E to A* GCSE. The top 2 Blooms levels are included together. These would work well when used with my AFL resources - see my other resources. Any feedback or suggestions? Please e-mail me at rowan.savage@hotmail.com.
Learning objectives slide good for AFL in lesson
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Learning objectives slide good for AFL in lesson

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This is a LO slide that can be easily modified to all key stages and classes. A photographic example of a students work is provided. The first column of boxes is completed at the start of the lesson. The second column is completed half way through. The last column is completed at the end during a plenary that makes use of the LOs. Pupils write R,O,G in the boxes and show their red, orange or green colour cards. The cards can be left on the table during the lesson so the teacher can check understanding.
Lesson menu for teaching assistants
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Lesson menu for teaching assistants

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This is a version of my teaching menu that I have modified for teaching assistants. It is most beneficial for independent learning and science practical lessons. The TA helps lower ability pupils earlier in lesson and higher ability pupils later in the lesson.
Metals, alloys, acids, bases labels for card sort
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Metals, alloys, acids, bases labels for card sort

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I have created a laminated chemicals, elements and compounds cardsort that is colour coded and kept in A4 plastic wallets. Red = acid, blue = alkali / CO2 / water, grey = metals, non-metals = elemental colours where possible. I make 6 lots of these so that I have one set per table. They can be used to: (1) make word equations (and by extension symbol equations), (2) sort metals from non-metals, (3) sort acids from bases (4) sort elemental metals from alloys. Many other uses also. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL
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Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL

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Templates are provided that can be readily modified. One template is a GCSE revision template where students are guided to create their own exam questions and peer edit answers. The second template is useful for writing Blooms-leveled answers at Key Stage 3 and includes a wordbank. The third is an AS Chemistry exam question with keyword glossary. All templates include written instructions for students. Peer editing is great when combined with AFL strategies before and after the activity.
Why did the Neanderthals die out? comprehension
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Why did the Neanderthals die out? comprehension

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Why did the Neanderthals die out? This is a comprehension task based on a newspaper article. I encourage students to use highlights to highlight short phrases and keywords - developing good exam technique.
Improving exam technique - writing questions tips
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Improving exam technique - writing questions tips

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This is a printout to be stuck in pupils books giving students guidance on how to write better exam questions and a model mark scheme. It works well when pupils are given a specification or list of learning objectives to use a guideline for what questions may be asked.
Leaflet template
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Leaflet template

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This an A4 leaflet template. There are a variety of pages: blank, sheets with instructions and business (selling a business) and biology templates (what is evolution?). The PowerPoint can be modified and tailored to the lesson or projected to the class.
The rock cycle rock pictures and info
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The rock cycle rock pictures and info

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This is designed to be a laminated class set of photos and information on 12 rocks. On the reverse of each photo is a 'Did you know&' section which can be used to stimulate interest.
Revision calendar with revision and exam tips 2013
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Revision calendar with revision and exam tips 2013

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This is series of revision calendars for students for the summer of 2013. It helps students with time management for revision. ideal for GCSE and A level students. Each page has revision and exam preparation tips to promote exam success. Please provide feedback to my TES inbox.
Periodicity fun tarsia AFL activity
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Periodicity fun tarsia AFL activity

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This is a periodicity tarsia activity for students studying AS level Chemistry. This works really well when students also use the glossary provided. The second slide is the slide that is printed on A4 and then cut out. the third slide is a slide that can be modified. Please leave feedback.
Designer baby and inheritance level assessed task
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Designer baby and inheritance level assessed task

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This is a level assessed task (LAT) that is used to check progress at the end of a year 8 scheme of work on inheritance and variation. The homework task on IVF and designer babies set a week before the LAT forms the research for the LAT in the classroom. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Iodoform reaction - A level chemistry - includes RSC practical
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Iodoform reaction - A level chemistry - includes RSC practical

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This is a thoroughly planned lesson on the iodoform reaction that may should take a total of approximately 2 hours (2 lessons). This forms part of a scheme of work on carbonyl compounds. The RSC practical that is included works well. Please carefully read through the safety advice provided by the RSC and take care when disposing of the products. The starter recaps previous learning where students match up different carbonyl compound tests with their observations and the species being tested for. The lesson then moves into a discussion of what the iodoform reaction tests for and students identify compounds that would test positively. Whiteboards could be used for assessment for learning. The students might then carry out the RSC practical in pairs. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Fossil fuels lessons GCSE - outstanding lessons that provide support and challenge, recap prior learning, demonstrate progress
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Fossil fuels lessons GCSE - outstanding lessons that provide support and challenge, recap prior learning, demonstrate progress

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This is a set of 10 lessons including a revision lesson on fossil fuels. Included are lessons on combustion, formation of crude oil, fractional distillation, fermentation, alkanes, alkenes, calorimetry, bond enthalpy (advanced lesson for more able students) and alternatives to crude oil. Please take the opportunity to look at each of these lessons to find out more information and comment on them.
Number line labels
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Number line labels

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These are printed in 2 slide handouts and laminated they are then stuck to a number line made with red tape and 0.5m markers in green tape. A photo of the number line in my lab is provided to model how this activity may be set up. I have 2 number lines on the floor of my classroom at the front and back of the lab. Useful experiments on speed, diffusion and discontinuous vs continuous variables.