An introduction to mechanism and Markovnikov’s rule

quiz, triminoes, taboo - a fun lesson with loads to do - perfect revision

glossary to confirm understanding of how periodic table can be used to work out number of subatomic particles. test to check understanding marksheet for peer assessment

explains how to collect a gas for testing, depending on its density

I use this for lesson 1 of Unit 1 organic chemistry - progressing to isomerism in second lesson.

I use this in conjunction with chromatography practical.

some practice questions

includes questions on: molar mass amount of substance mass and moles avagadros constant my top set enjoyed this, they were worried about this part of the course

PowerPoint and fill in work book - introduction to atomic structure (AS).

I use this as a homework after 1st equilibria lesson to check understanding - good for quality marking as there are always improvements!

I divide class into 2 groups and they have to search internet and provided resources on graphite or diamond and answer specific questions. They then pick a lab partner from other group and coach each other. Once this is done I give them a 6 mark question: explain why graphite conducts electricity but diamond does not, which they self assess. Very pacey lesson with excellent outcomes.

A Colourful fill in sheet for all the reactions required for Edexcel A2 scheme. I enlarge to A3. Please leave a comment and rate if you like.

a quick reference sheet for new year 12's to help with learning to name organic compounds

exam question and answer

an example and questions

Introduces the four different levels of structure of proteins and asks questions to get pupils to think about the chemistry.

i use this after I have covered collision theory - good task for high ability

ppt going through distillation and separating immiscible liquids

This work can be done either as an extended h/w or class project as you go through the topic. The idea is that at the end of the topic the pupils have a self made revision resource. the idea is to produce an analysis booklet with anion and cation tests, which can be used in an 'unknown compound' practical assessment lesson. I have also attached a quality marking scheme.

used as a guide to plan an investigation - 'which is the most effective indigestion remedies. Edexcel C1 acids topic.