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!
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
Simple, effective label resource!
Included for both the male and the female reproductive systems:
Label sheet
Label sheet with keywords
Label sheet answers
This activity focusses on keywords with bold black and white images to label (option for students to colour in). All documents are completely editable in PowerPoint but also come with PDF copies for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size.
The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Make Cells FUN!
This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach students about plant, animal and specialized cells. An effective active learning technique!
Included in this resource:
Snakes and ladders board
Filled with student questions
Student worksheet
For students to note down their answers to the board questions
Answer key
Comprehensive answers for all board questions
All board questions are based around cell components for both plant and animal cells, as well as adaptations and functions. Specialized cells such as red blood cells and root hair cells are also addressed in this board game.
The board game is set up to be printed in A3 but can easily be adapted to A4 margins. The resource is completely editable as a PowerPoint document but a PDF copy is also included for preparation free printing.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
Simple, effective label resource!
Included for this PHOSPHOLIPID BILAYER activity:
Label sheet
Label sheet with keywords
Label sheet answers
This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size.
The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
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.
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.
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.
Blood Vessels - Artery, Vein and Capillary Teaching Pack
Included:
PowerPoint Presentation
Full introductory review of arteries, veins and capillaries >> Includes diagrams with labels >> Includes details of blood vessel function, features and blood pressure >> Includes examples of gas exchange in capillary walls >> Includes the function of valves in veins
Worksheets
Full summary worksheets which complement the PowerPoint perfectly >> They cover all the information in the PowerPoint and support recall and understanding of learnt knowledge >> There is a full answer key for each worksheet.
Assessment
Two assessment pages included >> Questions start as multiple choice and develop into written answer as the assessment concludes >> Again the assessment, like the worksheets fully complements the PowerPoint for joined up learning >> There is a full answer key for the assessment.
Puzzles
Two puzzles included: a wordsearch and a crossword >> The puzzles cover all the keywords and terminology throughout the other resources >> The puzzles are intended to support learning key definitions and encourages understanding of keywords >> There is a full answer key for each puzzle.
All resources are . . .
Completely editable
Accompanied by full answers
Have PowerPoint and PDF versions
Intended to be concise and engaging
Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included.
Resources are American English.
Celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with this engaging classroom activity.
Included in the resource:
10 Inspirational Women Posters (Name, birth, image and a short paragraph on their life and achievements) e.g. Malala Yousafzai, Queen Elizabeth II, Rosa Parks etc.
A 10 question quiz sheet linked to the posters and a matching answer page
Suggestion for delivering the activity:
Place the posters around your classroom. Give each student a quiz sheet. The students then have to find the answers to the questions using the posters e.g. ‘Which inspirational woman refused to give up her seat on a bus as a form of activism?’ - Rosa Parks
All pages are A4 for easy printing and no further prep is required. The activity is suitable for middle and high school students.
Christmas Advent Calendar Template
This two page advent calendar resource is:
Editable
Engaging
In an A4 format
This advent calendar template is completely editable should you wish to adapt it to your subject or class. Students only require a copy of this two page resource, a pen, some scissors and glue in order to create their own advent calendar.
The advent calendar includes simple instructions however, this is a very straight forward calendar to make. Suitable for all age ranges, this a fun festive activity which your students can display proudly.
Back to School 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 upcoming school year. Questions link to achievements, relationships with peers and staff, trips, clubs, thoughts on lessons / subjects and feelings around the school year starting.
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 start off the school year and I have mostly used them in the first couple of weeks.
The questions are quite broad so link to a wide age range.
There may be American English spellings in this resource.
Thanks!
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