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 Electricity Flipbook tests a students knowledge on:
-Circuit Symbols
(naming symbols e.g. bulb, voltmeter, switch etc…)
-Drawing Circuits
(students must draw series and parallel circuits given a list of components in it)
-Ohms Law Calculations
(using current, voltage and resistance)
It is designed to fit perfectly in an A4 exercise book and is a handy summary tool.
This cut and paste activity is based around matching the following into groups of three:
Cell Component Name
(nucleus, cytoplasm, ribosome, mitochondria and cell membrane)
Cell Component Location
(where it is in the cell)
Cell Component Function
(the key role of the component)
Equipment required:
Glue
Scissors
No further prep, just print and an answer sheet is also included within the resource!
Calculating Moments 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, 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.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on moments. The resource aids students in calculating moments and introduces the concept in terms of forces and distances, without delving into the ideas of load and effort.
The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
Geothermal Energy and Geothermal Power Stations 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 function of a geothermal power stations and how electricity is generated. 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 geothermal power stations 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
Hydroelectric Power Stations 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. the function of a hydroelectric power station and energy changes which result in the generation of electricity. 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 hydroelectric power stations for the first time or revising the topic.
Mars Perseverance NASA Mission
Included in this resource:
Information sheet - A short, concise page of information relating to the journey and landing of the Perseverance rover on planet Mars. Key information is highlighted in a facts table.
Key question sheet - Eight key questions linking to some aspects of Perseverance’s flight, drawing on simple scientific ideas. Some questions are also opinion based to encourage deeper thinking.
Labelled rover and further thinking sheet - A detailed image of the Perseverance rover, with key aspects labelled. Students answer two questions around the deign elements of the rover and skills/ professions required to create it.
Rover design sheet - A task sheet for students to draw and label their own Mars rover drawing on learnt information about the Perseverance rover.
Comprehensive answer sheet - Answers to all questions in the resource.
No Prep, just print. This resource comes both as an editable word document and a PDF for easy printing. Answers are in a separate included document so no prior alteration is required. This short activity, engages student without overwhelming them with facts and figures. Deigned to intrigue and get students asking questions, this activity can be done both independently or with a partner. Ideal for a broad range of ages from middle school to early high school.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase. Thanks - Science House.
Christmas Biology - Animal Study: Reindeer
This resource includes 3 activity pages:
Page 1 - Reindeer Key Questions linked to habitat, predators, food source and location
Page 2 - Conservation Poster linked to the reindeer’s ‘vulnerable’ status and raising awareness
Page 3 - Reindeer Adaptations label and describe a reindeer including fur, hooves, eyes, nose and antlers and how these are linked to survival.
Full comprehensive answers are also included.
This is an ideal resource for students particularly in the run up to Christmas! It supports learning of habitat, food chains, adaptations and conservation whilst fulfilling students demands to do something ‘christmassy’.
There may be some American spellings in this resource.
Mixtures and Separation
AQA GCSE 9-1 (1.1.2 on the specification)
Define a ‘mixture’
Describe the different methods for separating mixtures
Explain which separation method would be most suitable for a specific mixture
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Mixtures and separation methods.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with opening question
Information slides on mixtures and the different separation techniques to support teaching
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
Puberty 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. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Includes: key definitions, the impact of hormones on puberty, changes in boys and changes in girls.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, compare and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the compare 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 puberty and the changes which occur.
The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
American English spellings are used in this resource.
Label the Microscope and Magnification 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 an image of a microscope and a worked example on calculating magnification, the reading passage is comprehensive and aids the questions sheet.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, label and calculate, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the label aspect revolves around labelling a microscope and calculate questions stretch higher ability students through using their math skills.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on microscopes or magnification.
Combustion 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 combustion.
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.
Chemical Equations Introductory 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. One initial recall question simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing word and symbol equations for different 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 chemical equations and haven’t written word or symbol equations before.
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!
This organised resource contains a pack of 3 chemistry word searches on:
Atoms and elements
The periodic table
Metal properties
They each have a classic selection of keywords on each topic which are hidden inside the puzzles. These word searches are quick, easy and brilliant as a settling activity for any class.
This full set of dominoes is a fun and competitive way to teach atoms.
The dominoes are based around atomic structure and atomic models, with the keywords including: proton, nucleus, compound, Dalton, Bohr etc…
ALSO included is an additional activity where students can match images of atomic models to the correct domino in the chain.
Please do let me know what your class thought.
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 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!
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
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.