To help with GCSE extended answer questions.

looks at bonding, orbitals and electron density maps

Explains what factors need to be considered when selecting a fuel + class activity + assessment task

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.

introduction to fuels topic and setting the scene for practical lesson: Comparing the temperature rise produced when the same volume of water is heated by different fuels.

Designed to use with Edexcel C2 topic 2 - fill in tests for cations and anions. Can then be used in ionic compound ID practical.

ppt goes through problems caused by humans.

questions on RMM, isotopic mass and empirical formula.

describes contact process. Also reviews equilbria.

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

C1 topic 1 revision 1……there will be more revision activities to follow

can be used as part of a revision lesson

This is a h/w or IT task with the outcome of compare and contrast the types of bond/properties in the different carbon giant lattice compounds. The idea is to get the pupils talking about how the intermolecular/intramolecular forces affect the properties and uses of the different compounds. I have also included a quality marksheet.

a simple, but effective, starter activity

good for revision h/w to check understanding

cut and paste activity

low ability worksheet looking at rate of reaction

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

C1 topic 2 revision lesson - rocks (not limestone)

great h/w for reactivity of grp 1 metals and water - they have to watch brainiac clip and then fill in sheet - mark scheme included for peer assessment!