lots of good activities to do

aims: To know that microbes can be used in the production food; Understand the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

step by step method for making crystals - kids love it!

a simple, but effective, starter activity

I show the group this example of properties and uses of iron, then i give them an element each and they have to produce an A4 poster with properties and uses. This is easy to differentiate for low and high ability by choice of element - done using internet.

quick starter, plenary or h/w

low ability fill in sheet

explaining how to increase gas pressure

looks at different methods of extraction, reactivity series. Good weblink for extraction of aluminium.

I use this in conjunction with chromatography practical.

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

looks at calcium compounds and reactions

C1 topic 2 revision lesson - rocks (not limestone)

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

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

can be used as end of topic test

good for end of topic test

activity to get some key words across to low ability pupils

fill in w/s looking at rotary kiln and production of slaked lime

fun activity, making concrete, as part of limestone topic - can also test strength when made