I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
This History of the Atomic Theory Bundle is made from the five resources:
**Timeline activity with information sheets
**Venn diagram atomic model comparison activity
**Quick fire questions activity
**Cut and Paste activity
**Atom dominoes game
The following atomic models are covered across the resources:
John Dalton, J J Thompson, Ernest Rutherford, Neils Bohr and Erwin Schrodinger
This bundle is made from my best selling atomic model resources, with additional instruction task sheets incorporated into the bundle.
A complete answer set is included within the resource too. No further preparation is required before teaching. Simply print and teach!
Students only require a pen for all resources except the cut and paste which requires scissors and glue. These are effective, no hassle resources which cover every aspect of the atomic models unit.
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History of the Periodic Table - Mendeleev Focus
By the end of the lesson your students will be able to:
Identify how early versions of the periodic table were laid out.
Describe how Mendeleev left gaps in his periodic table for undiscovered elements.
Explain how Mendeleev’s predictions were proved correct.
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about the history of the periodic table for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand how Dmitri Mendeleev supported the development of the periodic table. Previous knowledge on what a group and period is will be required - apart from that no previous teaching is required.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task
Information slides on the works of Mendeleev - how he arranged elements, why he left gaps, how his predictions were proven etc.
Printable worksheet slide to consolidate knowledge and organize learning
Plenary question slide to summarise
All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.
This resource is a lesson workbook with questions on:
Graph plotting
Spotting anomalies in graphs and tables
Calculating the mean of a data set
Key definitions (including variables, accuracy, precision etc)
Drawing lines of best fit
There is a full answer set for every page of the workbook. The workbook is designed to test how data is manipulated and displayed with an emphasis on spotting trends in data.
This calculation collection includes brilliant activity sheets on understanding the mass/mole equation AND detailed answer sheets.There is also prompts on how to use the equation and adapt it for different question styles.
These resources require no prep, just make sure your class has a periodic table and calculators then you’re good to go.
Introduction to the Periodic Table Lesson
GCSE Chemistry AQA 9-1 (Spec 1.2.1)
Identify the different areas of the periodic table.
Explain how the position of an element in the periodic table is related to its electronic structure and therefore its atomic (proton) number.
Predict element reactivity trends and possible reactions of elements from their positions in the periodic table.
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about the periodic table for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand what the periodic table is and describe the features of some groups. Prior knowledge on electronic structure is required.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task
Information slides on areas of the periodic table, groups and periods etc.
Question slides on predicting properties of elements and a student handout worksheet on labeling the periodic table
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.
This Electrolysis Study Pack is ideal for high school chemistry students of varying ability and experience. There is a range of activities included with a full set of comprehensive answers.
The content covered:
Labelling the electrolysis set up
(anode, cathode, power supply and electrolyte)
Key terms and descriptions
(all major key electrolysis words)
Electrolysis of copper bromide
(information sheet and corresponding question sheet)
The electrolysis of salt products
(determining products formed at the anode and cathode for various ionic solutions)
Aluminum oxide and the importance of cryolite
(an infographic on the process with an explanation)
Electrolysis of brine
(information with handy hints and a question set)
Electrolysis mini tasks
(bingo card and and quick answer quiz)
I use this study pack as a workbook and usually print as a double sided A4 booklet. It is designed to be printed in either black and white, grey scale or colour. There is no further preparation required to use the study pack, simply print and learn! Students can use the study pack as a stand alone approach to electrolysis or to follow up classic electrolysis practicals (aluminum oxide, brine and copper bromide electrolysis).
Lesson Workbook
This resource is a ten page lesson booklet on the subject of elements, compounds and mixtures. Included within this workbook:
Key Definitions
Diagrams
Element Factfile Task
Simple Reaction Equations
Atoms and Elements in Compounds
Mixture Separation Techniques
Examples of Each
Word search
This lesson workbook is ideal for grades five to eight depending on ability - please view the preview included. This workbook generally takes an hour for a class to complete and I have found it very useful as a summary tool.
Please note that some of my resources may have American spellings. Thank you very much.
Isomers: Geometric Isomerism
This resource includes a geometric isomerism activity and an answer key, both available in editable PowerPoint form and uneditable PDF form. The activity includes key definitions and examples with linked in questions. It is ideal for independent learning and is an introductory resource for students without any prior knowledge on geometric isomerism.
The activity covers:
Distinguishing between E/Z (trans/cis) isomerism
Defining geometric isomerism
Boiling points for different isomers
Identifying group priority around the C=C bond
The answer sheet covers all questions thoroughly.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and please view the preview
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about atomic structure.
Included are questions on:
Charges of protons, neutrons and electrons
Relative weights of protons, neutrons and electrons
Locations of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
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This Chemical Bonding Flipbook includes questions on:
Covalent, Metallic and Ionic bonding
Key bonding points
Bonding diagrams of all 3 bonding types
Properties of all 3 types of bonding
There is also a handy instructions page which makes it easier for students to construct the flip book. All your students will need is scissors and glue. There is no further prep, just print!
I use this as a revision resource as it sums up all key aspects of the chemical bonding unit. It looks bold in an exercise book and my students love it!
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Acid Rain Reading Passage Activity
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the three main gases involved in acid rain and the impact of acid rain on nature and infrastructure. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying acid rain for the first time or revising the topic.
The resource includes both printable and editable versions (PowerPoint and PDF) so you can alter the resource but it is also print ready.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase - Many thanks - Science House
Metals and Non-Metals Reading Passage
Included in this resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading passage:
Includes information on metal and non-metal positions in the Periodic Table, a discussion on their properties and which ions they form.
Student questions:
Tiered as recall, explain and compare, the questions follow the reading passage. There is also a comparison table for them to fill out and extract information from the text.
Answer key:
Includes a comprehensive set of answers covering all questions.
This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or an independent revision task. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
**Metals and Non- Metals GCSE Chemistry AQA 9-1 **
By the end of the lesson your students will be able to:
Identify where metals and non-metals are found in the periodic table.
Describe the differences in metals and non-metals based on their properties.
Explain how the electronic structure of metals and non-metals links to how they react and where they are positioned in the periodic table.
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about metals and non-metals for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand the differences between metals and non-metals, where they are situated in the periodic table and how their electronic structures correspond to how they react. Previous knowledge on what a group is will be required, as well as atomic structure (e.g. understanding what an electron is).
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task
Information slides showing positioning of metals and non-metals in the periodic table and the ions they make
Printable worksheet slide to consolidate knowledge and organize learning
Activity slide with three tasks (one stretch)
Plenary question slide to summarize
All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.
Included in this Metallic Bonding, Structure and Properties Resource:
A student learning mat worksheet
A comprehensive answer sheet
The resource encompasses the following areas:
Metallic bonding structure with labelling exercise
Discussion on electrostatic forces
The properties and structure of alloys and pure metals
Key metal properties with bonding explanations
Comparisons between group 1 and transition metal properties
This is a ‘covers all’ resource which I have found to be accessible to a range of abilities and engages classes well. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and leave your feedback.
Alkali Metals Reading Passage
Included in this resource:
Alkali Metals Reading Passage
A Student Question Sheet
An Answer Key
Reading Passage:
The Reading Passage includes information on reactivity, including equations and observations for chlorine, water and oxygen reactions. There is also explanations for reactivity relating to electronic structure.
Student Questions:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the Student Questions follow the reading passage. Some are simple information extraction whilst others require higher level thinking.
Answer Key:
Included is a full set of comprehensive answers to all questions.
Ideal to be used as an in-class activity, homework or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing!
Atomic Structure Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the atomic structure unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the charges, weights and locations of subatomic particles in the atom.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Describe the mass of an electron compared to a proton
What do atoms become when they gain or lose electrons?
What is the charge of a proton?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
Covalent Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on covalent bonding. The passage has information on electrons, dot and cross diagrams and properties of simple covalent molecules.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
This is a whole lesson for KS3 Science students on Separation Techniques with the inclusion of a practical. All worksheets are within the powerpoint as individual slides to be printed. It is based on the Activate 2 scheme of work.