A colour coded worksheet with ramped questions designed to teach students to independently write word equations for reactions between a metal and oxygen. Designed for a KS3 lower ability class, but could be suitable the whole way up to year 11. Contains an example and 12 questions for students to attempt. Contains answers.

An A3 knowledge organiser on the Organic Chemistry topic from the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. Also suitable for AQA GCSE Chemistry, although does not include the ‘more organic chemistry’ topic. The knowledge organiser includes information on: The structure and formula of alkanes The structure and formula of alkenes Tests for alkenes Complete combustion of hydrocarbons Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons Trends in the properties of hydrocarbons Fractional distillation Cracking

A PowerPoint lesson resource on the structure and properties of graphene and fullerenes (Buckminsterfullerene and carbon nanotubes). This resource was a designed for a bottom set year 9 class, so is highly scaffolded. Scaffolds can be removed to suit all sets / abilities. This resource contains: A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter on giant covalent molecules and bonding Direct instruction on graphene A series of checkpoints (multipe choice quizzes, cold call questions, quick written tasks) based on short exam questions on graphene An independent written exam question on the properties of graphene, with optional scaffold Guided self assessment / model answers An embedded video on buckyballs Direct instruction slides on fullerenes (Buckminsterfullerene and carbon nanotubes) A series of checkpoints (multipe choice quizzes, cold call questions, quick written tasks) based on short exam questions on fullerenes An independent written exam question on the properties of fullerenes, with optional scaffold Guided self assessment / model answers A plenary task (6 mark exam question with answers)

A GCSE lesson on drawing electron structures. Also contains a recap on atomic structure and the charge / mass of each subatomic particle. Contains videos live modelling drawing electron structures for: Lithium Carbon Magnesium Boron Sodium Fluorine Aluminium Neon This lesson resource was designed for a bottom set year 9 class with a large number of SEND students, so is heavily scaffolded. The PowerPoint resource also contains: A “5 in 5” style retrieval practice starter A recap on subatomic particles, their charges and mass A hand signal quiz on subatomic particles A quick reteach and task on atomic number and mass number Teacher models using videos on the electron structures of lithium, carbon and magnesium A student activity drawing the electron structures of boron, sodium, fluorine, aluminium, and neon Live videos for students to check and correct their drawings A written plenary task

A resource containing: Five A3 information sheets on giant covalent molecules / allotropes of carbon (diamond, graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, Buckminsterfullerene) A structured template for an A4 fact sheet for students to fill in This resource works great for SEND classes that benefit from movement around the room. This is a great reading comprehension task and trains students to seek relevant information from chunks of text. This resource was designed for a low ability year 9 class as end of unit revision.

A GCSE lesson on the structure and properties of graphite, from the unit on giant covalent molecules. This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 9 class, and was made to build resilience in answering exam questions. The resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ style starter A brief retrieval practice Direct instruction on the structure of graphite Quick checkpoints using exam questions A ‘fill in the blanks’ activity on the structure of graphite Direct instruction on the properties of graphite Teacher modelled responses to exam questions around the properties of graphite A student worksheet used to develop exam technique Exam questions for student independent practice Mark schemes and model answers

A revision placemat designed for a higher ability year 7 class based on using and interpreting periodic tables. It could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The resource contains two different versions, a ‘challenge’ sheet and a ‘support’ sheet. There are only slight differences between the two. These words can be removed if you do not wish the student to know which sheet they are receiving. The placemat contains: Identifying the key groups in the periodic table (e.g. alkali metals, halogens, noble gases, transition metals) Identifying groups and periods in the periodic table Using the periodic table to find an element’s chemical symbol, mass number and atomic number Defining key terms that describe an element’s property, e.g. conductive, malleable, brittle The organisation of the periodic table Using an element’s melting point and boiling point to determine its state at room temperature History of the periodic table (Newlands and Mendeleev)

A revision placemat designed for a lower ability year 10 class for the ‘electrolysis’ topic. It is well scaffolded. The placemat covers: Labelling cathode, anode, cations, anions, electrolytes Reactivity series The general process of electrolysis Predicting the products of electrolysis of molten ionic compounds The general rules for the electrolysis of aqueous solutions Predicting the products of electrolysis of aqueous solutions

A colour-coded worksheet to scaffold writing word equations for displacement reactions. The worksheet contains a description of displacement reactions, a reactivity series for reference, an example of a completed word equation, and 15 questions for students to attempt ramped in difficulty. Eventually students should work up to writing word equations for displacement reactions without needing the colour coding.

This resource is based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. It was designed for a lower set year 9 class and used as a support sheet throughout the unit. However, it was also used successfully with a higher ability year 11 class as a revision tool for upcoming exams. This resource is an A3 knowledge organiser that contains information about: How ionic bonds are formed The properties of ionic compounds (description and explanation) How covalent bonds are formed A brief overview of dot-and-cross diagrams The properties of small covalent molecules (description and explanation)

This resource is based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus, and was designed for a lower set year 9 group. It is useful as a support sheet throughout the topic, or as a revision tool at the end of the unit. The resource covers the structures and properties of: Diamond Graphite Graphene Buckminsterfullerene Carbon nanotubes

A science-themed Christmas quiz for secondary age students (11-16). Quiz rounds include: Multiple choice: Guess the silly animal name Matching animals to their group names, e.g. a murder of crows, a pride of lions Anagrams of scientific key words Close up microscope images ‘The science of Christmas’ - science general knowledge with a Christmas theme

A color-coded worksheet to help students work through word equations for neutralisation reactions. Really useful to help lower ability or KS3 classes visualise where the products of neutralisation reactions come from. Includes a worked example and answer key.

A revision placemat overviewing a topic on acids and alkalis, designed for a top set year 8 class. Could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The revision placemat is double sided, with trickier content on the back e.g. symbol equations - could be printed single sided if needed. Topics covered: Examples of acids and alkalis pH scale Use of universal indicator and litmus paper Neutralisation reactions Word equations for neutralisation reactions Matching acids to their sources (from food and drink) Balanced symbol equations for neutralisation reactions