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!
Introduction to Aldehydes Activity
Included in this resource:
Information page - This page covers the structure, bonding, naming, reactivity, oxidation, reduction and physical properties of aldehydes to an introductory level. It is a simple overview of aldehydes for a first time learner. Prior knowledge on hydrocarbons and atomic structure e.g. electrons and electronegativity is required, however no prior knowledge on aldehydes is required to access the material.
Question sheet - This page includes questions directly linked to the information page. Students extract knowledge from the information page and build on concepts e.g. naming aldehydes, identifying trends and commenting on bonding and reactivity.
Answer page - The answer page answers all the questions present in the question sheet.
Ideal for independent, student-led work (i.e. could be used for a substitute teacher) as all the information and answers are present in the resource. No accompanying books or presentations are required - no further preparation needed.
File included: 3 page A4 document
This is a neat little foldable, which fits well and stands out in an exercise book.
The foldable is based on the structure of the atom and covers:
Subatomic particles
Charges
Relative Weights
Keywords
Electronic Structure
There is also an ANSWER sheet included
This is a quick and simple atom crossword, which is ideal for a lesson starter activity.
The puzzle includes classic atom keywords e.g. proton, nucleus, element etc…
There is also an ANSWER sheet included.
This great resource includes 10 task sheets, each with a different hydrocarbon cracking question. Students answer each of the 10 sheets by giving the missing product name and displayed formula.
Also included are answer sheets covering all questions on the task sheets.
Bold, simple and to the point - an interesting way to teach cracking!
This great set of resources is ideal for high school chemistry. Included within the set:
-Step by step ionic bonding activity
An introduction to ionic bonding through the simple example of lithium fluoride. Answer sheet included.
-Identifying ions activity
Students draw on knowledge of electronic configuration to draw atoms and their subsequent ions.
Answer sheet included.
-Question card activity
Four classic question cards on drawing electronic configuration in ionic bonds, aided by predawn empty electron shells.
Answer sheet included.
I have used this set of three resources in an ionic bonding lesson for three years in a row now to much success. They work really well as a trio, building up student understanding over the course of the lesson.
Included in these handy resources:
A relative atomic mass worksheet with question table, mini question and handy information which covers everything students need to know about relative atomic mass.
A relative formula mass worksheet with full worked example and question table.
ANSWER sheets for both worksheets
This BIG Periodic Table Bundle includes:
-Lesson Resources on halogens, alkali metals, noble gases, transition metals and general periodic table knowledge (lessons/ active learning resources/ practicals/ worksheets/ teacher help sheet)
-History of the periodic table resources with contributing scientists (cut and paste)
-Element fact files and element games (snakes and ladders/ dominoes)
-Starter word puzzles (word searches/ crossword)
-Foldable periodic table resource
etc…
There is enough for weeks worth of lessons and my classes have used these resources to much success for years now.
There really is a range of activities to keep students engaged and the bundle is specifically designed for mixed ability classes, to get the most out of each student.
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This great chemical bonding bundle includes:
A bonding overview resource:
Summary bonding worksheet covering all types of bonding.
A trio of ionic bonding activities:
Ionic bonding lesson starter activity. A step by step example of ionic bonding.
Ionic bonding drawing ions worksheet. Links to atomic structure prior knowledge.
Ionic bonding question cards (4). Drawing positive and negative ions within an ionic bond for a series of molecules.
A covalent bonding activity:
Covalent bonding question cards (8). Drawing examples of covalent bonding in classic covalent molecules.
A metallic bonding activity:
Metallic bonding question cards (8). Labelling metal structure and understanding how metallic bonding contributes to metal properties.
Ideal for mixed ability classes as questions vary in difficulty, this is a great student led pack of resources.
Elements of the Periodic Table Card Game
Included in this product:
20 element cards with 4 element categories
An instructions sheet outlining how to use the card game
This is an effective way of making elements fun and bringing an aspect of competition to the topic. The cards feature the first 20 elements of the periodic table.
The categories are: melting point, density, number of electrons and group number.
Please leave your feedback and enjoy!
Atomic Structure and Bonding Definitions Task Cards
This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each).
Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required.
Lower ability set:
This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions.
Higher ability set:
This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of atomic structure and bonding to write definitions.
Chemical Bonding Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the chemical bonding unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around ionic, simple covalent, giant covalent and metallic bonding, with a selection of questions from each bonding type.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Which types of elements undergo covalent bonding?
Why do simple covalent substances have a low boiling point?
Describe how positive and negative ions are held together
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.
This is a WHOLE YEAR resource for key stage 3 science.
There are 52 pages of keyword task sheets. All words fit the current British KS3 syllabus e.g. reproduction, gravity, ecosystem, magnetic, planet, reaction, molecule, atom, plant cell etc.
There are also 6 pages of template task sheets, should you wish to print off and add your own keywords.
The task sheets are differentiated - they appeal to all types of learner and are ideal for mixed ability classes. Very bright and engaging too!
The task sheets can take up to 30 minutes to complete and they are ideal for classwork or homework.
The files included are in Powerpoint (for easy editing) and PDF (for quick printing). Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Polymer Introduction 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 synthetic and natural polymers.
Included in the lesson:
Engaging starter
Lesson outcomes
Lesson keywords
Synthetic vs natural polymers
Polymer uses table task
Chart drawing extension
Keyword plenary
This lesson is ideal for students who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as polymerisation, synthetic, natural, decay or monomer.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation so the resource can be edited. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
Science House Chemical Bonding Full Unit
This Chemical Bonding resource is a full unit worth of lesson plans and resources. There are seven lessons included within the unit. This includes an assessment with relevant marking material and student reflection. The unit is student focused with each lesson organised into the sections: starter activity, main activity 1, main activity 2 and summary activity.
The seven lessons included:
Atomic Structure and Recap
Ionic Bonding
Simple Covalent Bonding
Giant Covalent Bonding
Metallic Bonding
Chemical Bonding Summary
Chemical Bonding Assessment
There is a variation of resources including:
Lesson PowerPoints - structured and designed to be accompanied by teacher-class discussion as well as board work.
Entrance activities - entrance tickets, word puzzles, draw and describe activities and definition sheets.
Main activities - information extraction, circus activities, exam style questions, match up and station activities.
Summary activities - learning mat, definition check, task cards, task boxes, keywords and exit tasks.
A full lesson plan is provided for each lesson and there are additional teacher instructions provided with relevant activities as well as comprehensive answer sets where required. The lesson plans include the learning points of each lesson which can be shared with students upon arrival.
The unit is designed to be an engaging way to teach chemical bonding and a break from ‘chalk and talk’ teaching. There is a lot of emphasis on student active learning and independent work. The range of activities suits mixed ability classes and offers more of an opportunity for teacher movement and discussion with students whilst they are working.
All work is prepared to fit A4, PDF style and requires no further preparation. Please view the preview for a full understanding of what the unit involves.
This neat subatomic particles flipbook includes:
A set of instructions on how to construct the flip book
Charges, relative weights and locations in an atom questions
Descriptions of keywords: ions and isotopes
Counting protons, neutrons and electrons in elements questions
A ‘cover all bases’ resource which looks great in an exercise book and can be used as a handy revision resource. I made this resource because of the popularity of my solid, liquid and gases flip book. Students seem to really interact with this method of learning.
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Transport in Cells: Diffusion Full Lesson
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to . . .
Define and describe the keyword ‘diffusion’
Give biological examples of diffusion in action
Explain factors which affect the rate of diffusion
This lesson includes:
Starter task
Lesson objectives
Lesson keywords and definitions
Diffusion explained with examples including gas exchange and photosynthesis
Diffusion of Potassium Manganate (VII) over time with solution keywords
Particle diagram activity
Factors affecting the rate of diffusion: Temperature, Surface area and concentration gradient
Easy and Challenge Surface area questions
3-2-1 Reflective plenary task
The PowerPoint is completely editable and all tasks/activities are included within this one document. All tasks come with accompanying ANSWERS for immediate feedback and marking opportunity.
This resource may include American spellings.
Structure of the Atom - Subatomic Particles
AQA GCSE 9-1 Chemistry (Specification 1.1.4 and 1.1.5)
Identify the different subatomic particles in an atom.
Explain how the relative charges and masses of subatomic particles differ.
Calculate the different numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom from the atomic number and mass number.
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching subatomic particles and structure of the atom.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task
Information slides on locations, charges and relative masses of subatomic particles
Table handout for students to complete
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
Electronic Structure Lesson
GCSE AQA 9-1 (Specification 1.1.7)
Identify where electrons exist in an atom
Explain how electrons are arranged in energy levels (shells)
Draw the electronic structure for the first 20 elements of the periodic table
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching electronic structure and how to draw atoms of elements from the periodic table. Some prior knowledge on what atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons are, is required.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task linked to atomic structure
Information slides and example question and answers on drawing the electronic structure of atoms
Question slide (could be printed as worksheet) asking students to draw the electronic structure for the first 20 elements
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
All ANSWERS included.
Halloween Science Foldables
Simple to make, Halloween themed science foldables! Review key general science themes with a Halloween spin. The three foldables in this resource are set up in A4 format, are print ready and come with an accompanying answer key. There is an instructions box in the corner of each foldable too, to prompt children. The foldables can be applicable for a number of different grades as they draw on general science principles and can be used as a fun, science activity as Halloween approaches.
Included:
A Skeleton and bones foldable with answer page
This foldable includes simple questions on bones and the human skeleton. Children don’t require a great deal of knowledge of the skeletal system to complete this. Some of the questions can be ‘best guess’ style (e.g. How many bones do you think an adult skeleton has?) whilst others draw on key science principles (e.g. Which mineral keeps bones healthy?).
A cauldron chemicals foldable with answer page
The cauldron foldable focuses on simple chemicals and mixtures questions (e.g. What is a mixture? How would you separate sand and water?)
A pumpkin foldable with answer page
The pumpkin foldable includes questions which draw on science themes around food groups, plant pollination and energy (e.g. pumpkin plants have both male and female parts, how is pollen transferred between these parts?)
STEM UNO Card Game - NEW Resource!
Included in this resource:
A full STEM UNO card deck packed full of interesting STEM facts -
This card game is ideal for students of a middle and high school age. The game follows the exact same rules as classic UNO. The only difference is that each color card has an added STEM fact.
Example STEM facts used in the game:
S - Laid end to end, the blood vessels in one human would wrap around the Earth 2.5 times.
T - The US tech industry accounts for more than one-third of the world market.
E - The first engineer known by name was Imhotep who built Egyptian pyramids around 2700 B.C.
M - A typical soccer ball is constructed from pentagons and hexagons; it contains 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons.
A handy help page -
The help page includes information on how to set up an UNO game and links for both written and video instructions if required.
The resource is print ready and set up in A4 landscape orientation for easy printing. There are American English spellings in this resource.