a test comparing polyamides and polyesters

ppt and w/s to fill in as you go through - good discussion lesson

introduction ppt with web link and IT task

2 question test - questions on free rad sub and electrophilic addition, followed by mass spec analysis. There is also an improvement sheet for students to fill in QUALITY MARKING OPPORTUNITY

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

general ppts on amines - leads onto synthesis routes (steam distillation etc)

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

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.

tests knowledge of acid and base hydrolysis and other related reactions. Please comment if you like/use.

Goes through what is required on edexcel a2 specification. Looks at ways of adding and removing carbon atoms.

expert group task on diamond, graphite and bucky balls. Instructions for how to use on ppt.

to help focus revision homework before end of topic test. Covers edexcel specification. please leave a comment and rate if you use - thanks!

Students need to know their AS reactions before analysing mass spectra.

I use this as a quick quiz at the end of teaching mechanisms, just to make sure there are no misconceptions.

a run though of ester reactions and a transesterifification short essay task with guidance

fill in sheet for the reactions required on the Edexcel A2 specification

looks at calcium compounds and reactions

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

Aims: Know some of the uses of the different types of chromatography; Be able to analysis a chromatogram.

Expert groups lesson to research reactions and feed back in groups. Good to lead up to past paper question. Please comment and rate if you use.