A lesson on amino acids and chirality designed for the new OCR A level spec. Includes what an amino acid is, reactions of amino acids, a review of isomerism, optical isomers and identifying the chiral carbon in organic compounds. Includes questions on slides for students to work through – no printing required.

A lesson on ionic bonding and ionic radius. A Year 12 BTEC lesson designed for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Science Unit 1 (Principles and Applications of Science I). Lesson covers what an ionic bond is, drawing dot and cross diagrams and factors that impact the strength of an ionic bond. Includes questions for students to do on the slides. No printing required.

A lesson on materials for the Edexcel 9-1 separate sciences specification. Covers the properties of different materials (ceramics, composites, glass) and asks students to choose the best material for a given use from data provided. Includes exam questions or exam-style questions on the slides. No printing required.

A worksheet (and key) containing empirical formula calculations. Includes finding empirical formula from molecular formula, molecular formula from empirical formula, empirical formula from reacting masses, empirical formula from percentage composition and writing a balanced equation from reacting masses. Designed as a revision aid for higher attainers and the Edexcel 9-1 spec.

A lesson on titrations designed for the Edexcel 9-1 separate science specification. This resource includes three Power Points -- the first covers what titration is, what equipment is needed for titration and instructions on how to carry out a rough titration. The second Power Point is for a slow titration practical and the third Power Point goes over titration calculations based on exam questions.

A lesson on molarity designed for the Edexcel 9-1 separate science specification. The lesson reviews mole calculations, explains how to calculate molarity and how to convert between concentration in moles/dm3 and grams/dm3. Contains bronze/silver/gold tasks (with answers on the next slide) for students to carry out for each calculation. No printing required.

A lesson covering rates of reaction graphs for the Edexcel 9-1 spec. Includes how to calculate the rate if given a tangent line and how to interpret rates graphs and some exam questions.

A lesson on recycling and lifecycle assessment for the Edexcel 9-1 spec. Covers what recycling is, the advantages and a 6 mark question on recycling. Then the lesson goes over the 4 stages of a lifecycle assessment and students use factsheets to fill in a worksheet on the stages. Students then can apply this to make a lifecycle assessment on window frames.

A lesson that covers trends in the first ionisation energy. It covers trends in first ionisation energy down a group and across a period. It also discusses trends and links to electronic configuration and sub-shells. Questions and answers are on the slides for students to work through – no printing required. Designed for the OCR A Level specification.

A lesson that covers relative atomic mass. The lesson goes through the definition of relative isotopic mass, how to calculate relative atomic mass from data and the use of mass spec to find atomic masses. Questions and answers are on the slides for students to work through – no printing required. Designed for the OCR A Level specification.

A lesson introducing enthalpy changes – it covers the difference between an endothermic and exothermic reaction, drawing energy profile diagrams, standard conditions and standard enthalpy of formation, neutralisation and combustion. Includes exam questions on the slides for students to work through. No printing needed.

A lesson on IR spectroscopy designed for the OCR A level specification. Lesson covers how to identify carbonyl groups, alcohols and carboxylic acids from an IR spectrum, why IR is useful and a the greenhouse effect. Includes exam questions on the slides. Also includes a handout of the IR spectra from the Power Point to print for students.

Resources includes 2 presentations on measuring enthalpy changes (using the Q=mcdT equation). It covers the equation, its units, applying it to different reactions and uncertainty and experimental design questions. No printing required. Designed for the OCR A level specification.

A lesson on using the periodic table. It covers the locations of metals and non-metals, groups and periods and links the periodic table to electronic configuration. Questions and answers are on the slides – only need to print a periodic table for the students to use. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE chemistry specification.

A lesson on Group 7 - The Halogens. It covers what the halogens look like, some of their reactions and an explanation in the trend in reactivity down the group. Includes links to videos. Questions and answers are on the slides – no printing required. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE chemistry specification.

A lesson introducing ions. It covers the meanings of ion, cation and anion. It explains why atoms form ions and how to draw dot and cross diagrams for ions and ionic compounds. Questions and answers are on the slides – no printing required. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE chemistry specification.

A lesson on nanoparticles. It covers the size of them, surface to volume calculations and uses and dangers of nanoparticles. A worksheet for students to complete (and answers) is included. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE specification.

A lesson on diamond and graphite. It covers the structure, bonding, properties and uses of both. Links to videos and questions (with answers) are on the slides. No need to print. Designed for the GCSE 9-1 AQA specification.

A lesson on endothermic and exothermic reactions. It covers what the terms mean, how hand warmers work and drawing energy profile diagrams for exothermic and endothermic reactions. Includes a worksheet. Designed for the 9-1 GCSE AQA specification.

A lesson on the Earth’s early atmosphere. It covers the gases in the atmosphere today v millions of years ago and how the Earth’s early atmosphere formed. Questions (with answers) and are included. Everything is in the the slides – no need to print. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE specification.