A comprehensive, engaging and interactive lesson package designed with non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet Teacher answer sheet Elements, Compounds and Mixtures printable decision tree Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities Various activites to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Describe what a mixture is Give examples of mixtures in every day life Identify mixtures from particle diagrams and examples This lesson contains a student led lesson sheet, with the focus being on students learning through doing, practicing skills and identifying patterns and reasons themselves. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions. This lesson contains AFL tasks which require mini-whiteboards and molymods, but can be adapted if these are not available.

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging and interactive lesson package designed with non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet (including practical worksheet) Teacher answer sheet Practical risk assessment/order form Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities Various activites to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Describe what a pure substance is Identify examples of pure substances in every day life Identify pure substances from particle diagrams and examples Carry out a practical investigation to identify pure substances This lesson contains a student led lesson and practical which focuses on students learning through discussion and investigation. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions. This lesson contains AFL tasks which require mini-whiteboards, but can be adapted if these are not available.

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging and interactive lesson package designed with AEN students and non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet Teacher answer sheet Practical and Demonstration Risk Assessments Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities AFL activities to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Predict whether a chemical reaction under given conditions will get lighter, heavier or stay the same mass Explain why some chemical reactions might appear to get lighter Explain why some chemical reactions might appear to get heavier This lesson contains a student led lesson sheet, with the focus being on students learning through doing, practicing skills and identifying patterns and reasons themselves. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions.

This is the last lesson in the Year 8 “Working as a Scientist 2” Topic. It covers types of evidence, sources of bias in research and evidence, the process of peer-reviewing and what things we should look for when deciding whether evidence (and the conclusions drawn from it) is good. This lesson is an interactive lesson filled with student activities and participation, including finger voting, class discussions/debates, and mini-whiteboard tasks. This lesson is designed to be “click and teach” and will require very little planning by the teacher, and with teacher delivery notes and all answers built into the slides it is perfect for non-specialists and those a little uncertain about the lesson content. Lesson Resources contain: Lesson powerpoint including class discussions, finger voting AFL tasks, whiteboard AFL tasks, discussion slides, careers links, plenary task, student summary questions, and full answers throughout Lesson outcomes: Describe how to assess sources of evidence Identify possible sources of bias Describe what a peer-review is

This lesson is the second lesson in the Year 8 “Working as a Scientist” topic. This lesson covers what a hazard, risk and control measure are, what some common hazards are in a lab and how to control them, as well as a practical investigation for students to write their own risk assessment. Lesson Objectives: State common risks from hazards Describe how these risks are managed Write a risk assessment for a scientific investigation I will work scientifically to: Carry out a practical investigation safely Lesson resources contain: Powerpoint - containing information slides, student mini-whiteboard AFL quiz, complete and interactive answer slides, plenary activity Student practical worksheet (PDF and editable word versions)

This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science Trilogy and covers how to calculate relative atomic mass. This lesson contains: A lesson powerpoint complete with all answers, worked examples Student worksheet (PDF and editable versions) Worksheet answers (PDF and editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Define what an “isotope” is and identify examples Calculate the relative atomic mass of elements from their relative isotopic masses and abundances

A lesson covering instrumental analysis and flame emission spectroscopy for the AQA Triple Chemistry GCSE specficiation. Applicable to both higher and foundation candidates. Lesson Objectives Know what instrumental techniques are Describe advantages and disadvantages of instrumental techniques over other analysis techniques (e.g. flame tests) Interpret flame emission spectra to identify unknown elements in a mixture Lesson Resources include: Lesson powerpoint - including starter, example spectra, spectra analysis example and advantages/disadvantages task Exam questions covering instrumental analysis, flame spectra analysis, and ion identification questions with full mark schemes.

A full lesson outlining the basic GCSE structure of the atom, the position and charges of the subatomic particles inside it. A part of the course which is sometimes difficult to teach in a fun and interactive/discovery based way, this lesson will help students to discover information and make connections themselves. Students will hopefully not only learn the charges and masses and positions of subatomic particles, but gain an appreciation of scale and relative mass, as well as understand some of the reasons behind the structure of the atom and the reason we draw it the way we do. This lesson includes: Powerpoint - including key notes, delivery tips, modelling ideas, interactive class activities and key hinge/get-them-thinking questions, tips on dealing with common misconceptions Multiple choice interactive plenary activity Full answers Lesson Objectives Describe what a subatomic particle is Describe the structure of an atom in terms of subatomic particles Give the positions, relative mass and charge of the three subatomic particles

A full lesson resource teaching students how to use the periodic table (mass number and atomic number) to count the numbers of subatomic particles in an atom. This lesson also covers the definition of “isotopes”. This lesson also dual codes this information with atomic diagrams and periodic table squares to cement student understanding of where these numbers come from, while also being a great support for EAL and SEN students. Great for “I do, we do, you do” activities and can be easily added to and extended if more examples and practice are needed by a given class. Lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint, including whole class whiteboard AFL activities, core hinge/thinking questions, full answers and notes to aid in lesson delievery and structure Student worksheet Exam style questions with mark scheme Lesson Objectives: Know what the numbers on the periodic table mean Use the periodic table to count the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom Predict atomic number and mass number from the numbers of subatomic particles Define the term “isotope” and identify examples of them

A lesson resource for teaching the possible applications, advantages and disadvantages of nanoparticles and nanotechnology. Lesson/Resource Outcomes: State possible uses of nanoparticles Describe advantages of using nanoparticles Describe some of the possible risks of using nanoparticles Resource contains Student worksheet (pdf and word doc) Complete answer sheet (pdf and word doc) 5 A4/A3 printable information/newspaper article sheets (Reading level 3-4) on the uses of nanoparticles in medicine, electronics, cosmetics, clothing and catalysts Exam question set on nanotechnology & mark schemes

A quick and simple student led activity designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple and Double award) explaining how crude oil is formed from plankton. Students should put the cartoon panels in the right order, then match the correct description to each panel. This can be a cut and stick activity or a numbering/line drawing activity. Good for SEN and students in need of visual cues and support. Resource download includes PDF and Editable Powerpoint versions.

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging, and interactive lesson package designed with non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind. This lesson covers content from GCSE AQA Chemistry and Combined Science Trilogy. It covers the properties, structure and bonding in graphite and diamond, as well as explaining the key properties of diamond and graphite (electrical conductivity, melting point, hardness) to its structure and bonding. This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes, delivery instructions and answers in “notes” section Bank of exam style questions on graphite and diamond taken from past AQA papers with mark schemes (PDF and editable versions) Printable images of graphite and diamond for students to annotate (PDF and editable versions) Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout AFL mini-whiteboard tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities and alternative task for lower ability classes Colour coding throughout to aid EAL, SEN and other learners Various activites to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Full answers to all questions (mostly automated into slides to make it easier for you to deliver) Objectives: Students will be able to… State some properties of diamond and graphite Compare the properties of diamond and graphite Compare the structure and bonding in diamond and graphite Explain the similarities and differences in the properties of diamond and graphite in terms of structure and bonding

This lesson is lesson 6 in the Year 8 “Working as a Scientist 2” topic. This lesson focuses on how we communicate science to different audiences, and how we can tailor our writing and presentation of information to suit them. This lesson is designed to be a “click and teach” lesson with minimal planning needed from the teacher, which is great for non-specialist teachers. Lesson resources contain: Lesson powerpoint containing class activities and instructions, teacher delivery notes in “notes” section, discussion slides and full answers. PDF copies of different types of scientific communication (A childrens science book, newspaper article and scientific journal article) all about melting ice caps. PDF copy of a simple scientific journal article for students to adapt about the effects of temperature on seed germination (Students should have already looked at germination in Year 7) NOTE: All example pieces of scientific writing are all tailor made for this lesson and are of the correct reading age for Year 8 students. Lesson Outcomes: Describe the key features of effective scientific communication Describe how to adapt communication for different audiences

This lesson is designed for AQA combined and triple chemistry. This lesson builds on the previous lesson (Introduction to Electrolysis) where students looked at the basic set up for electrolysis and predicted which ion would be attracted to which electrode and why. This lesson introduces the keywords anode, cathode, anion, cation, as well describing if ions gain or lose electrons at an electrode and are oxidised/reduced. **Lesson Objectives: ** Identify anions and cations Explain the movement of metal and non-metal ions to the anode and cathode Describe and explain what happens to ions at the anode and cathode Identify if an element is being oxidised or reduced at the electrode This Lesson Contains: Complete lesson powerpoint with teaching guidance in notes section, complete answers for all tasks, mini-whiteboard AFL assessment quizzes, animations to describe the movement of ions and the gain or loss of electrons in electrolysis A printable cheat sheet for students explaining definitions and which ion is attracted to which electrode (editable and PDF)

This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry and introduces electrolysis as a way of extracting metals from ores/metal compounds. Lesson Objectives: Name the parts of the electrolysis practical Carry out a basic practical for the electrolysis of copper chloride Predict the products of the electrolysis of a molten salt Explain why we use electrolysis to extract metals This Lesson Contains: Lesson Powerpoint, including all answers and powerpoint notes to aid delivery and challenge tasks and mini-whiteboard AFL quiz Blank electrolysis diagram handout for printing (editable and PDF) Student worksheet/table (editable and PDF) Complete answers Practical risk assessment and instructions

A full lesson designed for GCSE chemistry AQA specification. This lesson covers the case study of the extraction of aluminium oxide, the role of cryolite, what happens to the aluminium and oxide ions at the electrodes, and the need for the replacement of the positive electrode. This lesson contains A lesson powerpoint including all useful youtube video links, interactive plenary multiple choice quiz, electroplating challenge task and complete answers. A guided reading activity with quesitons and complete answer sheet (PDF and editable versions) An alternative information hunt sheet to be used with videos and/or the AQA GCSE Chemistry textbook, with complete answers (PDF and editable versions) Video clip to aid in completion of both sheets Lesson Objectives State two reasons why extracting aluminium oxide from its ore is expensive Describe why cryolite is added to aluminium oxide during electrolysis Describe and explain what happens to ions at the positive and negative electrode (and give relevant half equations (Higher only)) Explain why the positive electrode must continually be replaced

A 1-2 lesson pack covering flame tests and positive metal ion tests. This resource is designed for the AQA Triple Chemistry required practical from “Chemical Analysis”, and is relevant to higher and foundation students. Lesson Objectives Carry out simple flame tests to identify positive metal ions Carry out simple precipitate tests to identify positive metal ions Describe how to carry out a flame test and a precipitate test, including the names of any important reactants Describe the problems and limitations of using flame tests and precipitate tests to identify positive metal ions This resource contains: Lesson powerpoint - including starter activity, practical instructions, tables, challenge task, multiple choice quiz plenary, and full answers Student worksheet - including practical instructions, tables, and practical quesitons (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions) Risk assessment/order form - containing up to date CLEAPPS guidance as of Oct 2023.

A lesson pack covering negative non-metal ion tests (halide, sulfate and carbonate). This resource is designed for the AQA Triple Chemistry required practical from “Chemical Analysis”, and is relevant to higher and foundation students. Lesson Objectives Carry out simple precipitate tests to identify halide, sulfate and carbonate ions Describe how to carry out precipitate tests to test for halide, sulfate and carbonate ions, including the names of any important reactants Write balanced symbol and ionic equations for the reactions taking place in precipitation reactions This resource contains: Lesson powerpoint - including starter activity, practical instructions, tables, challenge task, multiple choice quiz plenary, and full answers Student worksheet - including practical instructions, tables, and practical quesitons (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions) Risk assessment/order form - containing up to date CLEAPPS guidance as of Oct 2023.

A 1-2 Lesson Resources on Hydrogen fuel cells, their uses, how they work and their advantages and disadvantages compared to petrol cars and electric cars. Lesson Objectives Describe, in basic terms, how a hydrogen fuel works (Higher only) write balanced half equations for the reactions taking place inside a hydrogen fuel cell Describe advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells Evaluate the use of hydrogen fuel vehicles compared to electric and petrol vehicles Lesson resources include: Lesson powerpoint with printable diagrams for students Explanations of half equations from fuel cell (both acid cell (not AQA) and alkaline cell (AQA) version) and balancing them Relevant video links 6 marker question and mark scheme Exam question pack on fuel cells and energy Plenary AFL multiple choice quiz and debate activity

A fully resourced lesson for GCSE AQA chemistry on calculating percentage by mass. Suitable and applicable for GCSE Chemistry Trilogy, and Combined Science Higher and Foundation. Lesson Objectives Recall how to calculate relative formula mass using a periodic table Calculate the percentage by mass of an element in a substance using masses Calculate the percentage by mass of an element in a substance using relative formula mass and atomic mass Lesson includes: Lesson powerpoint (including instructions on lesson activities, equipment to order, slide answers) Student practical Student worksheet (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions)