ppt to help explain how polarisation leads to covalent characteristics.

Goes through main points on Edexcel specification. Includes activities. I finish lesson with an extended answer question.

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

Which element am I? taboo game - tests understanding of atomic structure. Good for starter or plenary.

looks at different ways to represent organic molecules,

Transesterification extended answer question. The production of biodiesel is an important industrial process. Explain the chemistry of the process and the advantages/disadvantages of using this alternative fuel.

Test on the word and symbol equations required at KS4.

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

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

runs through Kc and Kp - I follow up with past paper questions.

Introduction/explanation of Born Haber cycle - works well.

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.

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

Aims: Revisit the idea of a relative mass; Revise the information contained on the periodic table; Learn how to calculate: Relative molecular mass Empirical formula

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

can be used at KS4 and KS5 - environmental impact of polymers

runs through types, mechanisms, properties and uses. Activity looking at life cycle and recycling.

Graph plotting activity - looking at bpt and bpt's and intermolecular forces.

triminoes revision - 3 sided dominoes - good for starter or plenary, just print - cut out - mix up

blockbusters - good fun for revision lesson! please comment and rate if you use, thanks