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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.
Paper chromatography GCSE
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Paper chromatography GCSE

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This is an engaging yet challenging lesson on paper chromatography for GCSE students that has Blooms-based A to C learning objectives that are clearly assessed for using Assessment for learning with mini whiteboards and peer feedback. The hook for the lesson is the forged Hitler's diaries. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Reproduction millionaire quiz KS3
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Reproduction millionaire quiz KS3

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This is a Who wants to be a millionaire? reproduction quiz for year 7 students based on a template designed by Terri Street. Topics include plant and human reproduction and fertilisation. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Constructing Born Haber cycles - AS Chemistry
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Constructing Born Haber cycles - AS Chemistry

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This is an AS Chemistry lesson on constructing Born Haber cycles in order to calculate lattice enthalpy for ionic compounds. Students do not calculate lattice enthalpies in this lesson but rather consider using a diamond nine how various factors affect how exothermic the lattice enthalpy value is. I suggest printing the diamond nine on slide 23 and using it as a kinesthetic activity. Please rate this resource and leave feedback
NMR for A level Chemistry
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NMR for A level Chemistry

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This is a thoroughly scaffolded series of lessons on carbon-13 and proton NMR for A level chemistry. The student version does not contain the answers. Please leave a review.
Redox lesson plan and activities A2 OCR A Chem
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Redox lesson plan and activities A2 OCR A Chem

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This is a lesson on redox for OCR A chemistry F325 module 2. The main skill developed is writing and balancing half equations. The lesson that follows is on cells and uses half equations. Slide 9 is a tarsia that is printed and cut out. The youtube clip is a 3 minute periodic table timer for the starter activity. The practical is OCR A practical 23 on redox reactions. Plenarising is thorugh mini whiteboards for equations and scores on tarsia and plenary exam q. This observed lesson was a 2 but has potential to be a 1 if there is sufficient student engagement. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Digestive system video questions and answers differentiated fully
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Digestive system video questions and answers differentiated fully

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The video that accompanies this worksheet has a weblink that is provided at the top of the worksheet. The video lasts for 3 minutes and 38 seconds so it is suggested that either the video is regularly paused or shown twice. Keywords and numbers are provided in a wordbook printed on the sheet. Challenge questions prompt students to analyze the digestion system such as why it should have a large surface area. It is suggested that students peer mark their work and AFL can be through the score they achieved or the number of challenge questions answered correctly. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Heart GCSE graded task (LAT) - OCR B3 biology
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Heart GCSE graded task (LAT) - OCR B3 biology

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This is a graded task on the heart and circulatory system in format of a level assessed task used at KS3. There are graded keywords for students to use as well as clear graded objectives taken from the OCR Gateway B3 biology specification (current for 2013/14). The heart diagram can be cut out by students. The two website links are to a heart song and heart musical quiz - both are YouTube hosted. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
REDOX lesson 2 - Disproportionation reactions - AS Chemistry
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REDOX lesson 2 - Disproportionation reactions - AS Chemistry

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This is a lesson on using oxidation numbers to determine if a reaction is a redox reaction, disproportionation reaction or symproportionation reaction (opposite of disproportionation). Symproportionation is included to develop understanding and is not required by AS Chemistry specifications. The starter is the engaging visual elephant toothpaste demo. Answers on slide 17 are colour coded and animated. I have another lesson on TES where students calculate oxidation numbers. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Plant oils C1.6 GCSE revision flashcards x 16
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Plant oils C1.6 GCSE revision flashcards x 16

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This is a set of 16 revision flashcards created for AQA C1.6 GCSE plant oil revision. The question and answer pages should be printed double sided and then cut out. The questions and answers match up when printed double sided. There are 8 Challenge questions to extend students and keywords in the question are highlighted in bold. Font is 1.5 line spacing to make the writing easier to read. GCSE grades D to A. Diagrams and questions are included from past paper exam questions. Please rate this resource and leave feedback
Exothermic endothermic enthalpy reactions KS4 KS5
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Exothermic endothermic enthalpy reactions KS4 KS5

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This is a lesson that works with a very able top set double science GCSE, triple science GCSE or AS chemistry. The levels are based on AS so these may need to be increased if this lesson is to be used at GCSE. The SAS video is played from 2 minutes 30 to around 5 minutes for the starter activity. The Top Gun theme tune could be used as an activity timer. Exam questions are from Edexcel AS chemistry unit 1 but work equally well for GCSE. The Mr T photo indicates 'challenge&' questions that require resilience (independent learning). Please rate and leave feedback.
Chemistry KS3 and GCSE graded keywords for display
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Chemistry KS3 and GCSE graded keywords for display

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These are a comprehensive selection of chemistry keywords that students use at KS3 and GCSE. I have taken a lot of time to create this resource so that each keyword is carefully linked to Blooms taxonomy, cognitive demand and grades. This is explained in detail in the comments document. These keywords as a display will not only improve literacy in science but also make students aware of the words that they should be using at a particular target grade. Please rate this resource and leave a comment.
Lesson menu good for AFL
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Lesson menu good for AFL

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This is a lesson menu that I have designed initially for low ability pupils (levels 3 to 5) but then extended to higher ability (levels 3 to 6). It complements LOs. It can be easily modified for all lessons.
Dative covalent bonding lesson AS Chemistry KS5
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Dative covalent bonding lesson AS Chemistry KS5

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This is a lesson on dative covalent bonding. Included is a lesson plan with answers, a student handout and practice exam questions for homework or for revision. For the handout print slides 2 to 13 as 6 slides per page. Print slides 14 and 15 as 2 slides per page. Print slide 17 as one slide. Print slides 18 to 21 two slides per page. The main task is designed to allow students to reach up to grade A and involves teamwork and peer assessment. I suggest students carry out the main task on A3 paper in pairs. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Student absence classbook follow up label
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Student absence classbook follow up label

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This is a resource designed to help teachers track absence from lesson and promote follow up so that students catch up on missed work. Slides are printed as 6 slide handouts and then cut out and stuck in books.
Work done questions and answers worksheet with formula triangle - for foundation GCSE students
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Work done questions and answers worksheet with formula triangle - for foundation GCSE students

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This is a worksheet on applying the work done formula (work done = force x distance) with questions and answers. It uses formula triangles to make the content accessible for lower ability students. The final two questions are more challenging as students need to convert from kiloNewtons to Newtons. The conversion is given at the bottom of the sheet. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Cells - flower parts and dissection
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Cells - flower parts and dissection

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This is a lesson that was taught to year 7 and has KS3 levels 4-6. The learning objectives slide promotes AFL and regular checking of progress in lesson - see my other resources for an explanation. I used a visualiser to demonstrate the flower dissection to the class using Lillies. Feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com.
REDOX lesson 1 - Determination of oxidation number - AS Chemistry
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REDOX lesson 1 - Determination of oxidation number - AS Chemistry

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This is an AS Chemistry lesson on determining the oxidation number of an element in a compound. The starter is a very engaging potassium dichromate volcano where students describe what is happening (e.g. thermal decomposition). The demo must be done in a fume hood and CLEAPPS safety advice should be considered. Instructions for this practical are on the Royal Society for Chemistry website. The sts version of the lesson is printed 2 slides per page. The lesson has animated answers that show a careful step by step calculations so that weaker students are able to access the content. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.