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Electrochemical Cells and Fuel Cells Bundle
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Electrochemical Cells and Fuel Cells Bundle

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This bundle contains the lessons, powerpoints and all relevant resources for teaching the Separate Science GCSE Chemistry AQA content on electrochemical cells and fuel cells. This bundle contains 3-4 lessons of content including: Lesson 1: What are Electrochemical Cells? Lesson Objectives: Describe what an electrochemical cell is and what we use it for Describe how to make an electrochemical cell Identify factors which affect the size of the voltage produced by an electrochemical cell This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint Student practical investigation Teacher notes on how to deliver lesson slides/content and answers Lesson 2: How do Electrochemical Cells Work? Lesson Objectives: Recall the definitions for oxidation and reduction Identify which elements are oxidised and reduced in an electrochemical cell (H) – write half equations for oxidation and reduction taking place in electrochemical cells Explain why alkaline/non-rechargeable batteries eventually stop working This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint, containing animation about how electrochemical cells produce electrical current and the reactions that take place within it Student exam questions (23 marks worth) from AQA syllabus with mark scheme Teacher notes on how to deliver lesson slides/content and answers Lesson 3/4: What are Fuel Cells? 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
KS3 - Levels of Organisation
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KS3 - Levels of Organisation

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This bundle is a complete topic pack containing all powerpoints, student worksheets, risk assessments, stretch and challenge tasks, and answer sheets for the Biology topic “Levels of Organisation”. It also contains many student-led activities on the powerpoints (particularly designed to make the learning of parts and functions of organs/joints etc… easier, more fun and student-led), plenary activities. There are also interactive slides to demonstrate concepts (e.g. gas exchange) as well as self-completing slides where answers can be clicked and move into the correct place (great for distance learning students and cover lessons). Bundle includes: Lesson 1: Tissues and Organs Lesson 2: Organ Systems Lesson 3: Gas Exchange Lesson 4: Breathing Lesson 5: The Skeleton Lesson 6: Joints Lesson 7: Muscles Lesson Objectives: Lesson 1: Tissues and Organs Define the terms “tissue” and “organ” Identify some of the key organs in the human body Identify some of the key organs in plants Describe what some key organs do Lesson 2: Organ Systems Define the term “organ system” Identify some of the key organ systems in the human body and what they do Describe the hierarchy of organisation in a multicellular organism Lesson 3: Gas Exchange Name the key parts of the lungs Define the process of gas exchange Describe how parts of the gas exchange system are adapted to their function Compare inhaled and exhaled air WS: Read data from pie charts and draw conclusions Lesson 4: Breathing Describe the physical changes that occur when a person inhales and exhales Describe a method used to estimate lung volume WS: Measure lung volume WS: Correlate and analyse data from a practical experiment to draw conclusions Lesson 5: The Skeleton Label some of the main bones in the skeleton Describe the structure of a bone Describe the functions of the skeletal system Lesson 6: Joints Name and give examples of the types of joint found in the human body Describe the role of joints in movement Label the structure of a joint Carry out the dissection of a joint Lesson 7: Muscles Describe what a muscle is and give some examples Describe how muscles cause movement in the body Describe how antagonistic muscles control movement at a joint WS: Investigate the strength of muscles
KS3 - Muscles
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KS3 - Muscles

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the function of muscles, the names of some major muscles in the human body, antagonistic muscles pairs and a practical to measure muscle fatigue. This lesson also comes with two alternative student led practical investigations. This resource contains: Teacher powerpoint (with teacher delivery notes, interactive plenary, challenge tasks throughout and careers links) Student worksheet (For practical Option 1) (PDF and editable word) Lesson Objectives: Describe what a muscle is and give some examples Describe how muscles cause movement in the body Describe how antagonistic muscles control movement at a joint Investigate the strength of muscles
KS3 - Joints
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KS3 - Joints

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the structure and types of joints in the body and includes the chicken leg dissection along with pre-made risk assessment and alternative written task for students who opt-out (all with answer sheets!). This resource contains: Teacher powerpoint Student worksheet and answer sheet (PDF and editable word) Alternative work (for students who do not want to do the dissection) and answer sheet (PDF and editable word) Lesson Objectives: Name and give examples of the types of joint found in the human body Describe the role of joints in movement Label the structure of a joint Carry out the dissection of a joint
KS3 - Skeleton
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KS3 - Skeleton

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the human skeleton, including teaching students some of the names/positions of key bones in the body as well as the structure and function of bones. There are several versions of the student led activity that can be tailored to teacher/class needs. This lesson may require students to have access to the internet. This resource contains: Teacher powerpoint including teacher guidance and answers Student worksheets (PDF and Editable versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Label some of the main bones in the skeleton Describe the structure of a bone Describe the functions of the skeletal system
KS3 - Breathing
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KS3 - Breathing

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the physical changes that happen in our bodies when we breathe (limited to diaphragm, rib cage and lung volume) as well as using the bell jar demonstration of the effect of pressure on lung volume. This lesson also contains a practical to measure lung volume and manipulate the data of that practical. This lesson contains: Teacher powerpoint - including teacher guidance and answers Student printable table (PDF and Word) Lesson Objectives: Describe the physical changes that occur when a person inhales and exhales Describe a method used to estimate lung volume WS: Measure lung volume Correlate and analyse data from a practical experiment to draw conclusions
KS3 - Gas Exchange
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KS3 - Gas Exchange

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This lesson is a KS3 biology lesson covering the structure of the lungs, the basic process of gas exchange in the lungs, and the differences in composition between inhaled and exhaled air. This lesson contains: Risk assessment for lung dissection demonstration Risk assessment for student practical Student worksheet (PDF and Word) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Word) Lesson powerpoint - including gas exchange animation! Lesson Objectives: Name the key parts of the lungs Define the process of gas exchange Describe how parts of the gas exchange system are adapted to their function Compare inhaled and exhaled air WS: Read data from pie charts and draw conclusions
KS3 - Organ Systems
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KS3 - Organ Systems

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This lesson is a KS3 biology lesson covering the definition of organ systems, examples of organ systems and their functions. This lesson contains 3 different versions of the main activity for you to use depending on your class disposition and access to computers. This lesson contains: Powerpoint (containing relevant video links and answers) Student worksheet (PDF and Editable) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable) Student Card Sort (Large around the room version and pairs version) Lesson Objectives: Define the term “organ system” Identify some of the key organ systems in the human body and what they do Describe the hierarchy of organisation in a multicellular organism
KS3 - Tissues and Organs
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KS3 - Tissues and Organs

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the defintions of tissues and organs, examples of both in humans and plants, and the functions of some of the key organs. This lesson may require students to have access to the internet. This resource contains: Teacher powerpoint including teacher guidance and answers Student worksheet (PDF and Editable versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Define the terms “tissue” and “organ” Identify some of the key organs in the human body Identify some of the key organs in plants Describe what some key organs do
KS3 Introduction to Waves
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KS3 Introduction to Waves

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This lesson covers what longitudinal and transverse waves are, the features of both kinds of waves, examples of these waves and what happens when waves meet barriers or each other. This is a perfect introduction lesson to KS3 topic on sound and waves. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including instructions for key demonstrations of both types of waves, full answers, plenary tasks, AFL whiteboard and discussion activities Student worksheet (PDF and editable version) Student worksheet answers sheet (PDF and editable version) Lesson Objectives Name the two different types of waves and label their features Give an example of each kind of wave Describe what happens when waves hit a barrier Describe what happens when waves superimpose
KS3 Biology - Cells Topic
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KS3 Biology - Cells Topic

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This bundle is a complete topic pack containing all powerpoints, student worksheets, risk assessments, stretch and challenge tasks, and answer sheets for the Biology topic “Cells”. It also contains many student-led activities on the powerpoints (particularly designed to make the learning of parts and functions of cells easier, more fun and student-led), plenary activities, and reading and literacy tasks (for specialised cells and unicellular organisms) Bundle includes: Lesson 1: Observing cells with a microscope Lesson 2: Animal Cells Lesson 3: Plant Cells Lesson 4: Specialised Cells Lesson 5: Movement of Substances (diffusion) in and out of cells Lesson 6: Unicellular Organisms (focusing on euglena and amoeba) Lesson Objectives: Lesson 1: Observing Cells Name the parts of a microscope Describe how to use a microscope to observe very small objects Calculate the total magnification used to observe an object View and focus objects under a microscope Lesson 2: Animal Cells State what a cell is Name the different parts of an animal cell Describe the function of each part of an animal cell Use a Microscope to view animal cells (cheek cells) Lesson 3: Plant Cells Identify parts of a plant cell from a diagram Describe the function of each part of a plant cell Compare the similarities and difference between an animal and plant cell Use a microscope to view plant cells (pond weed) Lesson 4: Specialised Cells Know what a specialised cell and an adaptation is Give some examples of specialised cells Identify and describe the adaptations of some specialised cells Explain how an adaptation makes a specialised cell good at its function Lesson 5: Movement of Substances in and out of cells Name some substances that move into and out of cells Describe the process of diffusion Describe examples of diffusion in cells **Lesson 6: Unicellular Organisms ** Know what a unicellular organism is Name 2 examples of unicellular organisms Describe the features of an amoeba Describe the features of an euglena
KS3 - Unicellular Organisms
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KS3 - Unicellular Organisms

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This lesson covers the KS3 national curriculum on unicellular organisms, focusing primarily on euglena and amoeba. This lesson looks at what unicellular organisms are as well as their parts and what each part does, and how they are similiar/different to animal/plant cells. Lesson Objectives: Know what a unicellular organism is Name 2 examples of unicellular organisms Describe the features of an amoeba Describe the features of an euglena This lesson resource includes: Interactive lesson powerpoint with answers, teacher delivery guidance and plenary task Student led reading task worksheet with questions (PDF and editable) Reading task answer sheet (PDF and Editable)
KS3 - Movement of Substances In and Out of Cells
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KS3 - Movement of Substances In and Out of Cells

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This lesson covers the KS3 biology curriculum looking at diffusion in cells and describing the movement of some of the key particles that move in and out of cells. Lesson objectives: Name some substances that move into and out of cells Describe the process of diffusion Describe examples of diffusion in cells This Lesson Contains: Complete lesson powerpoint with animations, video clip link, student tasks and guidance for teachers Student gap fill worksheet for higher and lower ability (differentiated) (PDF and Editable versions) Answer sheet for student gap fill
Calculating Relative Atomic Mass
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Calculating Relative Atomic Mass

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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
Extracting Aluminium from Aluminium Oxide
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Extracting Aluminium from Aluminium Oxide

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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
Lesson 2 - How Electrolysis Works
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Lesson 2 - How Electrolysis Works

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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)
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Electrolysis
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Electrolysis

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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
KS3 - Plant Cells
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KS3 - Plant Cells

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This is a Year 7 lesson that covers plant cells, their components, their functions, how they differ to animal cells, and how to observe plant cells under a microscope. This Lesson Contains Lesson powerpoint with complete answers, plenary activity, interactive game for teaching rote learning of parts of the plant cell, challenge task, practical follow up questions Student worksheet and complete and incomplete versions with answers (PDF and editable versions) Practical instructions Practical risk assessment (PDF and editable word versions) Lesson Objectives Identify parts of a plant cell from a diagram Describe the function of each part of a plant cell Compare the similarities and difference between an animal and plant cell Use a microscope to view plant cells (pond weed)
KS3 - Animal Cells
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KS3 - Animal Cells

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This lesson covers the KS3 basics of animal cells, including their basic structure, the function of each part of the animal cell, and how to observe animal cells (cheek cells) under a microscope. This Lesson Includes Lesson powerpoint with full answers, guidance for teachers in delivery and engaging activities designed for EAL and AEN students, interactive plenary multiple choice quiz, challenge tasks for higher ability students Practical order form/risk assessment CLEAPPS Guidance on practical completion Student key note/worksheet (PDF and Editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable word versions) Lesson objectives State what a cell is Name the different parts of an animal cell Describe the function of each part of an animal cell Use a microscope to view animal cells (cheek cells)
KS3 - Using a Microscope
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KS3 - Using a Microscope

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This complete lesson teaches students the parts of the microscope, how to use one, what they’re used for, and how to calculate magnification. This lesson contains: Complete lesson powerpoint, including mini-whiteboard AFL tasks for calculating magnification and full answers Student handout sheet (with and without hints for AEN students) Plenary task Lesson Objectives Name the parts of a microscope Describe how to use a microscope to observe very small objects Calculate the total magnification used to observe an object View and focus objects under a microscope