This great lesson pack includes: Progress starter and plenary questions cards Lesson objectives Station activity with worksheets (differentiated questions) Cut and paste with extension task Key questions sheet with RAG rating feedback The lesson covers: The different gases in the earth’s early atmosphere The start of life The input of bacteria to life Comparisons to today’s atmosphere This is a great differentiated lesson accessible to all with a good variation of activities!

ISOMERS: Structural Isomerism Included in this resource is a question activity and accompanying answer key, both as an editable PowerPoint version and uneditable PDF. The question activity includes key definitions with examples and two questions on each type of structural isomerism. Isomerism included in the resource: Chain isomerism Position isomerism Functional group isomerism Ideal as a student-led activity, as the examples and definitions aid independent learning. The resource can be used in-class, for homework or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

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

Exothermic and Endothermic Reaction Profile Diagrams 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 exothermic and endothermic reaction profile diagrams: adding labels, comparing diagrams and reflecting on energy change. Follow up activities include key questions as well as examination style questioning to put the lesson objectives into context. Included in the lesson: Starter keyword task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Exothermic and endothermic reaction profile discussion with student worksheet Follow up activities to consolidate knowledge Key questions Examination style questions Reflective fun plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students who can just define what exothermic and endothermic reactions are, no further detailed prior knowledge is required. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘activation energy’ and 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. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

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!

Chromosomes and DNA 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 for first time learners. Includes: key definitions around chromosomes, DNA and genes, as well as introducing XX and XY sex chromosomes. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, label and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the label and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of chromosomes and DNA. The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required. Ideal also for substitute teacher work, as it is very self explanatory and students can complete without supervision (all the information is in the resource). May include American English spellings.

This is a great cut and paste resource for the ‘history of atomic theory’ topic. Students match an image with the model and scientist name, then with a description of the model. Bold, to the point and hands on, this is handy resource for any class. ANSWERS included within the resource.

This is an excellent resource accessible for GCSE Chemistry students. The resource focuses on relative atomic mass, relative formula mass and mole calculations. It provides a range of questions with handy hints to prompt students. Answers are also included within the resource. I have used this resource for many years to great success. It has really helped to break down a notoriously difficult topic and made it more accessible to all students.

Parts of the Flower 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 detailed descriptions and images, 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 writing definitions and developing ideas. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on flower structure.

Solar Energy 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 i.e. solar cells function, energy conversion and uses. 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. The apply question revolves around students identifying advantages and disadvantages of solar cells. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great resource for students studying solar energy for the first time or revising the topic.

Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks This Rock Cycle Flipbook includes questions on: Rock Formation Key Examples and Diagrams Everyday Uses and Properties ANSWER KEY now included for full comprehensive answers EDITABLE versions of the flipbook and answer documents now included 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 sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. It looks bold in an exercise book and my students engaged well! There may be some American spellings in this resource.

Mole Calculations Spin Wheel Revision Resource This resource encompasses 12 key questions from ‘The Mole Concept’ unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around relative formula mass, moles and masses and volume and concentration calculations. Example questions from the spin wheel resource: What is the relative formula mass of water? How many grams of MgO are there in 0.5 moles? What is the concentration of 5dm3 of acid which is 10 moles? 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.

History of the Atom 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 but are new to atomic history.

STI and STD Dominoes Included in the resource: A domino pack with additional picture activity An answer key for each domino Domino pack: Included is a set of dominoes on common STIs and STDs e.g. Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, pubic lice etc. The fifteen dominoes are matched by clues relating to the symptoms of the STIs and STDs. As an extension activity, students can also match pictures to some of the dominoes in their chain. Answer key: Included is an answer page for all STIs and STDs in the domino pack. An answer key is also included for the picture matching activity. This resource is simple to use and a great tool for approaching a difficult topic. Little prior knowledge is required and it is ideal for a range of ages. There is no nude images and the resource approaches the topic scientifically but sensitively. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing!

Naming and Drawing Organic Molecules Included is two worksheets and two answer sheets. The worksheets include tasks on naming and drawing organic molecules from a selection of molecules (skeletal and displayed formula). The answer sheets cover all molecules in both worksheets. Molecules included in the worksheets: Alcohols Aldehydes Ketones Carboxylic acids There is an editable version of both worksheets and answer sheets included in the resource, should you wish to further adapt the worksheets to your own teaching. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Polymers and the Environment: Biodegradable and Recycling 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 the role of polymers in environmental issues, with particular emphasis on plastics, biodegradability and recycling. There is no practical, but the option to watch associated YouTube clips, although this isn’t required for the lesson. Included in the lesson: Starter keyword crossword task Student opinion on plastics Upgrading answers task (PEE Paragraphs) Student key questions Answer discussion Information on recycling Biodegradable definition Reflection on plastic opinions Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to environmental issues who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as biodegradable and photodegradable. The keywords monomer, polymer, natural, synthetic and polymerization are mentioned within the lesson, so prior knowledge of these terms would be ideal. 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.

Memory Picture Games Included: Five memory pictures with linked question and answer sheets The pictures are busy, detailed images representing school life (e.g. classrooms, subject boards and stationary). Students have a set amount of time to absorb all the elements of the picture before it is removed and they then answer a set of questions based on their memory of the picture. There are simple and challenge questions for each picture. PowerPoint presentation to combine all elements of the resource The PowerPoint presentation encompasses all five memory pictures, questions and answers. This is ideal to be displayed on your board when students first arrive. It’s a great starter and engagement task to get them thinking at the start of the school day. This resource is in American English.

The Heart - Colouring Activity Included in this resource: 1 heart colouring page 1 answer key page The resource focuses on the key areas of the heart: vena cava, aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery, cardiac muscle, atria and ventricles. The resource also requires students to circle the four valves: mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve and pulmonary valve. The resource is print ready, no prep is required. The resource is A4 and a standard PDF document for easy printing.

End of the School Year Reflective Question Cards Included in this resource: 24 Question Cards (8 cards per side of A4 = 3 page document) The questions support and scaffold a conversation with a child (or between peers) around the past school year. Questions link to achievements, relationships with peers and staff, trips, clubs, thoughts on lessons / subjects and feelings around the school year coming to a close. These cards can be used 1:1 or in a group setting to guide conversation and positive reflection. I have found them to be a nice way to round off the school year and I have mostly used them in the last couple of weeks before year end. The questions are quite broad so link to a wide age range - please see the preview for a full insight into the questions asked.

This is a handy, little foldable lap book on the topic of Fractional Distillation. It looks bright and bold in any exercise book. The foldable resource covers the following: Fractions collected from fractional distillation The key process of separating hydrocarbons (using key words) Quick questions about hydrocarbon properties at the bottom and top of the column This is a brilliant summary activity for any class. ANSWERS included!