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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.

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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.
Electricity- calculations 1: Using and interpreting V=IR, P=IV and P=W/t
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Electricity- calculations 1: Using and interpreting V=IR, P=IV and P=W/t

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This resource consists of 2 worksheets and answers. Each takes about 40-60 minutes to complete so they are useful for finishing off a lesson or as homework. WS1 starts be getting students to practice rearranging equations and then to apply the equations to solve for one unknown.. The worksheets are suitable for students new to the use of and interpretation of the equations V=IR, P=IV and P=W/t. Some short answer questions are included in WS2. . Its asks students to compare different components in series and parallel circuits (eg. bulbs and degree of brightness). The questions are designed to get students thinking about why something is observed (cf just calculations). Key words: calculations, electricity, power, watt, volts, current, resistance, series, parallel, ohm, amps, energy With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Biology: Ecology - Organisms and their environment for 13-15 year olds.
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Biology: Ecology - Organisms and their environment for 13-15 year olds.

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This bundle of resources is suitable for students studying Ecology (age 13-15 years old). It covers terms such as food chains, food webs, habitat, niche, symbiosis, trophic levels, predator- prey relationships, scavenger, parasites, producer and decomposer. The resources included are: * A two page checklist of all the learning objectives * Activity 1: a 10 min. exercise to match terms and words * Ws1 and ws2 require students to draw food chains or webs and answer some questions (double sided). There are also some cloze activities included in ws2. * The "food webs" resource can be laminated and used as a class set or the students can cut the arrows and animals out and produce a food web. * The "ecology poster" is a handout (3 per page) given to students who then develop a targeted poster * A crossword puzzle (and answers).
Chemistry: test - spectroscopy: IR, 13C and MS and a 5-page 13C nmr worksheet (14 spectra)
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Chemistry: test - spectroscopy: IR, 13C and MS and a 5-page 13C nmr worksheet (14 spectra)

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This bundle has been updated (29 Sept 16) to include: * a 13C nmr spectra assignment worksheet (14 spectra; 5 pages long) and answers to help prepare for the spectroscopy test (see below). * a 1 hour 8-page test (or work sheet). There are 3 questions built up of multiple parts. Each requires the student to use information from Infra Red, Mass Spectrometry and C-13 NMR spectra to elucidate the different compounds. Answers are included. Students are expected to give evidence to support their assignments. This test would be useful for A-level students. Note: This mark scheme is specific to the NZ National examination program and involves some holistic marking and grading rather than /100. The test takes about 1 hr and the focus is on the student being able to write full answers and justify their assignments. It is important that the user adjust this resource to fit with their own national assessment. Over the coming months further tests/work sheet versions will be developed, which will allow users to cut and match questions or be longer to meet end-user needs. The 3rd document consists only of answers (cf. the 2nd where the answers are built into the test/work sheet).
General chemistry test- 14-16 yr olds-mainly periodic table and balancing eqns
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General chemistry test- 14-16 yr olds-mainly periodic table and balancing eqns

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This test comprises about 45 marks worth of short answer questions (with answers). The focus is on the periodic table, electron configuration, balancing simple word and symbol, equations, universal indicator colors and a few questions concerning the electrolysis of NaCl. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Chemistry: test-periodicity for 14-16 yr olds
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Chemistry: test-periodicity for 14-16 yr olds

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This resource is a test that covers various aspects of periodicity: sub atomic numbers, electron configuration, assigning charge to ionic species, some electrolysis questions and a few word equations (eg. photosynthesis) requiring symbols equations. The test takes about 1 hour.
Chemistry: REDOX test for 15-17 yr olds  - 1 hour
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Chemistry: REDOX test for 15-17 yr olds - 1 hour

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This test is about 1 hours long. It includes questions about calculating oxidation number, observations and balancing half and full REDOX equations. Answers are included. This test would be useful for students doing IGCSE and AS chemistry. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Chemistry: weak acid and weak base calculations and questions-1
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Chemistry: weak acid and weak base calculations and questions-1

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This resource contains some worked calculations and notes and a 2-page w/s that contains weak acid or weak base problems. 2 misconception questions are also included to encourage students to be able to explain a concept without the need of a calculator. Answers are provided. The detailed pH calculation notes are also found in the other pH calculation resources at Drog-chem’s shop. This resource would suit those doing AS/A2 (Cambridge) or A-level chemistry. It would be useful for those wanting to compete in the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition…
Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition
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Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition

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This resource consists of three double-sided works sheets with over 45 questions and worked answers. Each problem requires students to either calculate the number of moles, mass, molecular mass or % composition. This resource would suit those learning to use n = m/M for the first time. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Chemistry: pH calculations of strong acids and bases
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Chemistry: pH calculations of strong acids and bases

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This resource consists of 2 worksheets: 25 calculation problems (and worked answers) involving aspects of acid base chemistry and some general pH calculation notes, which initially cover simple calculations. . The first half of each work sheet covers pH calculations in both acid and base conditions and calculation of H+ and OH- ion concentrations. The 2nd side of the worksheets focus on pH calculations involving partial neutralisation reactions where the student has to work out what species is in excess before calculating the pH. Some problems also involve the use of n=m/M equation. These problems would suit students doing IGCSE, year 11 chemistry or wanting to enter the National chemistry Olympiad competition. ps (June 2018) I have updated this resource and changed a problem that potentially is misleading.)
Chemistry: Practical Careful choice of an indicator
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Chemistry: Practical Careful choice of an indicator

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This experiment gets students to compare pH titration data collected using different indicators. It shows the importance of choosing the correct indicator. The experiment(s) are easily carried out in 50 minutes and students can do up to 8 titrations during the class. Data is reported back to the teacher and the results shared with the wider class. Student feedback suggests this is a very useful practical and the repetitive nature of the experiment allows them to fine-tune their experimental skills. The practical will be useful for those studying acid-base chemistry and buffer systems. Students enrolled in AS-A2 Cambridge or A level courses would find this practical beneficial. Notes for the teacher are also included Key words: buffer, acid-base, equivalence point, buffer zone, practical, pKa, indicators.
Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds
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Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds

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This resource contains 5 simple experiments that have been successfully used in the laboratory for students aged from 11-15 years of age. The aim, through simple experiments, is to encourage safe working with chemicals and familiarity with equipment. One experiment is based on the use of plastic burettes where students are asked to work out which solution is the strongest (most concentrated). The use of burettes adds the 'wow' factor for budding young Scientists. They will talk about it for weeks to come. The experiments are based around color change with common acids and bases and Universal Indicator. A short set of instructions explaining how to make a home made indicator is also included. The "effect f dilution...." resource helps the students link dilution to colour change of UI. The students like this one because it allows them to practice dilutions and observe colour change.
Chemistry: practical - Vitamin C analysis
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Chemistry: practical - Vitamin C analysis

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This resource contains student instructions to determine the vitamin C content of a commercial vitamin C tablet (or a Technician's unknown sample). There is an introduction outlining the different REDOX steps involved in the back titration, a data recording sheet and instructions for the Technician for the preparation of the different reagents. This practical would suit students who are studying REDOX chemistry in AS-A2 Cambridge or A-level courses.
Chemistry: balancing difficult REDOX equations
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Chemistry: balancing difficult REDOX equations

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This resource consists of some general REDOX notes and 1 work sheet with 6 hard-to-difficult REDOX reactions to balance. The difficulty is due to the fact the students must first convert word equations into symbols. One problem requires them to balance under alkaline conditions and the metal product is not immediately obvious. The problems introduce the students to uncommon reactions where the acid itself is converted to products other than hydrogen gas. This worksheet would be suitable for students doing A-level or wanting to take part in the National Chemistry Olympiad competition.
Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions
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Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions

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This resource consists of two activities. The first requires the students to cut and match the 5 Kingdoms, the definition and a picture (answers are given in the other document). The 2nd activity gets the students to cut out some descriptors and organisms and group them into different phyla.
Chemistry: empirical formula calculations
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Chemistry: empirical formula calculations

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This worksheet (and answers) contains 8 empirical formula problems and answers. It would suit students aged 16-18 yrs and those in Cambridge IGCSE or AS courses. Key words: calculations, molecular formula, empirical formula,
Chemistry: balancing equations involving metals and their salts
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Chemistry: balancing equations involving metals and their salts

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This resource will be useful for teachers new to the profession or those with limited experience teaching chemistry. It contains * notes for the teacher including a 4-6 period lesson plan and template for practicals (5 pages in total); * a simple power point presentation with 13 slides that gives step by step instructions on how to balance equations. Reactions are limited to group 1 and 2 metals and their associated oxides, hydroxides and carbonates; * 4 worksheets (and answers) for word, symbol, and also word and symbol problems. The worksheets (and answers) can be found as separate resources if notes and lesson plans are not required.
Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds
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Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds

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This resource includes a colour-coded power point pack (51 slides): the first half focuses on inheritance and how information is ultimately coded into proteins. The 2nd half covers sexual vs asexual reproduction, genetic variation, mono-hybrid inheritance, punnett squares, pedigree charts and natural selection. The slides are kept simple and are not cluttered with lots of words. The user can delete slides not required for their specific course. My students tell me the slides are easy to annotate and are very good for exam preparation. A set of learning objectives (SLOs) is given as well as three 2-page problem sheets that focused mainly on punnett squares and pedigree charts (answers provided). Two of the problem sheets can be bought separately from this shop ("Biology: punnet square problems and interpretation of pedigree charts"). Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource over the past year. If you have a spare 2 minutes could you please leave some feedback? This will help me refine or add to what I have published.
Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities
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Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities

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This resource contains two fun-worders based around the first 20 elements of the periodic table. In the first fun-worder, the student has to find the element. Each element succeeds its atomic number (find the name and you find the atomic number). The 2nd fun-worder has both the proton number (before the word) and the atomic mass (after the word). The student then fills in the periodic table grid (supplied) in the correct order. Other shorter activities are included: match symbols and names, and electron configuration practice. The students love these activities and it can take a good 45 minutes to complete. It is fun and builds familiarity with the PT.
Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide
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Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide

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This resource has 4 related activities and a short 2-page exam (20-30 minutes long). There is a template microscope that can be labelled; a fun-worder on microscopes and plant cells; a handout for the students to use regarding sample slide preparation (2 pages) and a cross word puzzle. The 3-slide power point tries to show relative size by comparing images of viruses, sand, sugar, bacteria etc A stand-alone microscope slide template is also included should a teacher need to use different labels or use it in an exam. Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource. If you have some time could you please take the time to leave feedback. It is the only way I know whether it hits the mark or not.