This is a great dominoes puzzle on the properties of metals. It focusses on key words and their definitions. Key words found on the dominoes are: Malleable, Ductile, Strong, Sonorous, Lustrous, Thermal Conductor, Electrical Conductor, Alloy, Hard etc… There are a total of 18 dominoes within the puzzle with clear ‘start’ and ‘end’ dominoes. A great resource for making key properties fun!

Four Resource Bundle This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of atoms and elements: Atomic Structure History of the Atom Chemical Symbols and Subatomic Particles Isotopes and Elements Each question sheet includes tiered questions described as recall, label, explain, apply and compare. The questions follow the reading passages and require both simple information extraction and higher level thinking skills. These resources are ideal for independent study. They are ideal in-class activities, homework tasks or revision summary resources. They are very versatile. I have specifically bundled this collection of resources together as they cover everything my students need to know surrounding atomic structure. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.

Metallic 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 metallic bonding. The passage has information on delocalised electrons, positive ions and electrostatic attraction, as well as linked properties. 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 questions involve labelling metallic bonding diagrams and discussing properties in depth. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to bonding.

Giant Ionic Structures 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 Giant Ionic Structures. The passage has information on the lattice structure, linked properties and structural models. 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 questions involve descriptions of the structure and in depth explanations of properties. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and basic knowledge of bonding.

Ionic 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 ionic bonding. The passage has information on ions formed, dot and cross diagrams, attraction between ions and electron movement. 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 Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about the periodic table. Included are questions on: Group names: alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals Reactivity trends in specific groups Uses of elements Properties of elements from specific groups 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. Please leave your feedback.

HYDROGEN BONDING Included in this resource: Learning Pages - Two information sheets outlining which types of molecules can undergo hydrogen bonding, the features of these molecules and the properties linked to hydrogen bonding. The learning pages are clear, concise and paired with evidence to support explanations for this notoriously difficult topic. These pages comprehensively cover all relevant learning points for hydrogen bonding in a student-friendly manner by incorporating bullet points and simple diagrams to support understanding. Question Pages - Three question pages which cover - Drawing hydrogen bonding between neighboring molecules How hydrogen bonding is linked to DNA and base pairs Describing lone pair and delta positive hydrogen interaction Identifying molecules which can undergo hydrogen bonding Describing the difference in hydrogen bonding in water, ammonia and HF Comparing hydrogen bonding to Van der Waals Answer Pages - A full set of comprehensive answers that students can use to independently or peer assess their question pages if needed. Please feel free to ask any questions about the resource and please view the preview for greater insight - Many thanks - Science House

AQA GCSE Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 9-1 Paper 1 and Paper 2 course maps and exam information. Ideal as handouts for students sitting the GCSE 9-1 Papers for this academic year - the documents outline the exact content of each science exam (extracted from AQA specifications) as well as which content applies to each tier specifically for each subject. Also included is exam information describing timings, marks available, weightings and question styles of both exams for biology, chemistry and physics. These are neat, to the point resources which answer the question ‘what’s on the exam?’ Concise, clear and student friendly. Digital Download - PDF Documents.

History and Development of the Atom GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.3 on the specification) Describe how the theories around the structure of the atom have changed over time Explain why new evidence from the scattering experiment led to a change in the atomic model Compare the differences between the plum pudding model and the nuclear model of the atom This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching the history of the atom and how atomic models have changed over time. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with simple decoding activity Information slides on atomic models and accompanying template timeline to be filled in Plum pudding vs Nuclear model Venn diagram question and answers Plenary question slide to consolidate learning

Isotopes and Elements Reading Passage 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. 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 questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but are new to isotopes.

Alkanes and Alkenes 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 alkanes and alkenes. The passage has information on saturation, double and single bonds, reactivity and the bromine water test. 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 questions involve drawing alkanes and alkenes in displayed formula. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to alkanes and alkenes

Introduction to the Periodic Table Reading Passage This resource includes: An informative reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Includes the differences between groups and periods, how elements are arranged, group names and a brief history. Question Sheet: Includes recall, label and explain question which follow the reading passage. Students define groups and periods, label a Periodic Table and discuss the history. Answer Key: Includes a full set of comprehensive answers to all questions. This independent, student centred task is ideal as an in-class activity or homework. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Transition Metals Reading Passage Included in the resource: An informative reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: The reading passage includes information on transition metal properties, comparing them to those of an alkali metal. There is also information on transition metal uses and where they are located in the Periodic Table. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. A comparison table for transition metal properties is included. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require a higher level of thinking. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers for each question is included. Ideal as an in-class activity, home work or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Group 7 Halogens Reading Passage This resource includes: A reading information page A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: The reading passage includes halogen properties with reference to electronic structure and reactivity. The passage also includes word and symbol equations associated with halogens with an emphasis on displacement reactions. Student Question Sheet: The questions follow the reading passage and are tiered as recall, explain or apply questions. Recall require simple information extraction whilst the explain an apply require students use higher level thinking. Answer Key: The answer key includes a full set of comprehensive answers for all questions. This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or revision summary resource. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Word Equations End Of Topic Questions Included in the resource: 3 question sheets 1 answer key sheet This resource covers the main types of chemical equations: oxidation, combustion, decomposition and displacement. The resource is ideal to summarize a Word Equations topic for new learners. Questions progressively get harder through out the resource and are labelled as either recall, link or apply questions. There is also a reflection box for self or peer assessment as well as an answer key. Each page includes keywords and learning points. This resource can be used as homework, starter/finisher, assessment, review and revision work.

Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions End of Topic Questions Included in this resource: 3 question sheets 1 answer key page This resource tackles questions on definitions and examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions. There are also questions on reaction profile diagrams and bond making/breaking. Questions are tiered as either recall*, explain** or apply***. The resource also includes a keywords list and learning points. There is a marking section which offers the opportunity for self or peer assessment. It is a very useful summary tool to round off the topic! Ideal to be used as: homework starter or finisher revision assessment reflection

Calculating Bond Energy Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on calculating bond energy in bite size chunks: first calculating molecule bond energy and then developing into overall energy change. The lesson also provides a framework worksheet to guide students through this difficult topic Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Molecule bond energy calculations Framework worksheet Exam style questions Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to calculating bond energy but have an awareness of exothermic and endothermic reactions. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Changing the Conditions of Equilibrium Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on how the position of equilibrium can change in a chemical reaction based on exposed conditions e.g. temperature, concentration and pressure. Follow up activities include an assessment worksheet as well as a plenary recap. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives Pressure on equilibrium (inc. question/answers) Concentration on equilibrium (inc. question/answers) Temperature on equilibrium (inc. question/answers) Catalysts on equilibrium (inc. question/answers) Summary quiz and recap Reflective RAG assessment worksheet This lesson is ideal for students who have prior knowledge on what ‘equilibrium’ means but are new to how changing conditions alters the position of equilibrium. The lesson engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets.

Thermal Decomposition Theory Reading Passage 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. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive. 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 the explain and apply questions stretch higher ability students through writing word and symbol equations for thermal decomposition reactions. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on thermal decomposition.

Oxidation Theory Reading Passage 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. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive. 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 the explain and apply questions stretch higher ability students through writing word and symbol equations for combustion reactions. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on oxidation and the reading passage does not extend to higher level concepts like oxidation in terms of redox reactions and electron loss.