I give this to students and ask them to ID which is primary and which is secondary - looks at the way each fragments.

I use this as a template for an IT research lesson - pupils work in groups of 3 - they research one of the structures and then coach the other members of the group.

fill in sheet, separating metals by reactivity

can be used as part of a revision lesson

i use this check list to quality mark practical write ups - saves loads of time

checklist for bonding topic of unit 1

a nice starter and h/w for a chemical reactions lesson

cut and paste activity

1/ set h/w to learn definitions 2/ starter activity - read out definitions and pupils write word

give pupils a selection of materials and they fill in the table, giving 2 propertied from the choices given

A guidance sheet to focus revision for end of topic test - pupils use BBC bitesize, complete quiz and make revision cards/improvement tasks.

for high ability class - i get them to feed back information and then have a class debate

good for revision h/w to check understanding

1/ give as h/w to learn definition 2/ starter activity - read out definition and pupil write key word

Test on the word and symbol equations required at KS4.

a list of words/symbols with definitions. Homework activity - students learn definitions and then are tested as a starter activity in next lesson.

i do this in an it room - to be done in 1 hour max

this says cut and paste activity, but works better as 'link element to use' - good starter or plenary

pupils work in groups of 4. 1st give them 4 cards with correct atomic structure, including electron shells and tell them to come up with rules. then give them 4 cards with incorrect atomic structure to test their rules. then they have to see if they need all the rules.... works a treat! please comment and rate if you use, thanks

IT task - complete mind map using suggested websites - a good revision h/w