Students always find predicting the products of electrolysis with aqueous solutions quite tricky - so I made this helpsheet to support my students until they were able to remember the rules themselves!

Here’s an interactive resource that can be used as an end of unit summary or as a tool for Year 11 Revision. This foldable will test the skills of students to recall, manipulate and apply some of the key equations from the AQA P5 unit. It’s also quite a hands on resource that works well with mid - lower ability KS4 groups. Print the sheet for each student - make sure it’s double sided! Ask students to cut along the dotted lines & fold along the solid lines. Students should then complete the foldable flap for each equation and use these to answer the questions. The back section of the sheet can then be stuck into their books. Feedback is always appreciated!

Here’s an interactive resource that helps students to get to grips with the key differences and similarities between the Group 1 elements. The task allows students to research and compile information on Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium & Caesium. They can use this information to play against each other by comparing the boiling points, mass numbers, atomic numbers, reactivity and electron configuration of each element. The resource includes instructions and also extension questions for students that finish early.

I always find teaching nanoparticles quite tricky, as students often don’t engage with the topic. Whilst searching for activities, I stumbled across a fantastic video that won best short film at the Scinema Science festival in 2010. This worksheet is designed to accompany the video and can be used as a task within the classroom or as an independent homework task. There’s an answer sheet included and also a section for students to write their answers. *I would suggest asking students to use headphones (if possible) whilst watching the video.

Here’s an interactive activity that I made for my KS4 students to help them revise key aspects of photosynthesis & plant transport. The foldable contains key questions, a plant tissues diagram and a mini quiz. This can be used as a revision or research activity. Print the sheet for each student - make sure it’s double sided! Ask students to cut along the dotted lines & fold along the solid lines. Students should then complete the foldable flap for each equation and use these to answer the questions. The back section of the sheet can then be stuck into their books. Feedback is always appreciated if you enjoyed the resource or if any changes need to be made.

Here’s an interactive activity that students can use to find out and summarise their knowledge of methods of glucose, insulin, glucagon & glycogen. Cut out the larger square and fold the corners along the dotted lines. Identify whether the key words hormones or molecules using the tick boxes. 2.Add a description of each hormone or molecule to the inside of each corner. Complete the gap fill to describe how glucose level are controlled. Stick the gap fill into the exposed centre of the foldable. Stick the reverse side of the foldable into their book. This is a resource that’s designed for a mid to lower ability class and supports the energy transfers topic from the AQA Biology specification.

Here’s an interactive resource that helps students to get to grips with the key differences and similarities between the Group 7 elements. The task allows students to research and compile information on Fluorine, Chlorine, Iodine, Bromine and Astatine. They can use this information to play against each other by comparing the boiling points, mass numbers, atomic numbers, reactivity and electron configuration of each element. The resource includes instructions and also extension questions for students that finish early.

Here’s complete lesson on the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. It fits in well with the AQA required practical and includes the following: Retrieval questions & answers Key terms activity with answers Think/Pair/Share task Worked example on the outcomes of aqueous solutions Practical looking at four aqueous solutions Mini whiteboard check plenary This lesson works well when combined with my Electrolysis RP worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electrolysis-rp-aqa-9-1-12623495

Here’s a lesson I use to introduce students to the theory of neutralisation and also the method used to make soluble salts. The lesson involves the following learning stages: Linked starter questions & answers Theory of naming salts Task on naming salts (+ extension task) Video link covering the method of making soluble salts Practice exam question & markscheme This lesson pairs well with my practical worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/making-soluble-salts-rp-9-1-aqa-12608889

Here are some mind maps to help prepare students for their Chemistry Paper 1 exam. The key points are based on the specified content released by AQA, so all topics are relevant to the 2022 exam. Each topic has statements to guide students in their writing and also have some visual prompts littered throughout. Higher content has been identified. These are best used when printed as A3 sheets so that students can add as much detail as possible. Included are a set of mind maps for separate chemistry students and a set for combined science students.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Factors affecting rates of reaction ’ required practical for combined or separate Chemistry courses. This resource is designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE but is also compatible with other courses. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on factors affecting reaction rates. Key definitions needed for high mark answers. Balancing equation & State symbol practice Extended writing question on method design. The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful web pages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Answers are also included as a separate sheet.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Acid-base titrations’ required practical for separate chemistry courses. I ask students to complete the worksheet alongside the practical or as a home study task. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on neutralisation and titrations reactions Key definitions & equations Colour changes for indicators The method - including a list of key terms Guide to calculating concentrations The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Feedback & reviews are always appreciated!

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Investigating Wave Speed ’ required practical for combined or separate physics courses. This is designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE but is also compatible with other courses. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on wave types & measuring waves. Key definitions & calculations Practice questions to calculate frequency & wave length from a displacement graph. Extended writing question on method design. Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Answers are also included.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Investigating Springs ’ required practical for combined or separate chemistry courses. This is designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE but is also compatible with other courses. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on forces, extension & Hooke’s Law Key definitions & calculations Practice questions to calculate the spring constant Graph plotting exam style question Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Answers are also included.

This required practical help sheet is made to support students through the AQA Specific heat capacity required practical. This support sheet is aimed at lower ability students to be used alongside the practical. This two sided support sheet covers: Key information Useful definitions Key Equations The method Data collection Extension Questions Feedback is always appreciated!

Higher level papers often include extended writing questions on investigation design. This bookmark acts as a writing frame to help students to structure their answers to these higher demand questions. The bookmark uses the ‘AIMFOR’ mnemonic to encourage students to cover all the key parts of method design. Key words are also included to help students when deciphering the exam question.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the resistance in a wire required practical for combined science or separate physics courses. The worksheet covers: Background information Key terms Resistance calculations The method Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Answers are also includedl

Here’s complete lesson that introduces students to the key details of reversible reactions. It fits in well with the AQA curriculum and also covers the hydration of anhydrous copper sulfate as an example. Retrieval questions & answers Key terms activity with answers Detailed explanation of reversible reaction Mini whiteboard check of key principles Case study and questions Exam question plenary Feedback is always appreciated :)

This summary task asks students to identify organelles based on their description. Once identified, student can colour the plant & animal cell diagrams to show the correct location of each organelle. A few variations of the task are included, so tasks can be assigned based on students’ ability. Answers are also included for quick self or peer assessment. Feedback is always appreciated :)

This lesson covers the basic mechanism of electrolysis and links it with the extraction of aluminium and the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid. The lesson powerpoint covers: Linked starter questions & answers. Opportunity to paired/class discussion Exam question practice Key word definitions Method for a practical on electrolysis of Hydrochloric acid Plenary