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A bonafide Science Teacher (of 13 years), and Head of Year, from Gloucestershire offering tried and tested resources to save you the time and energy when planning. There's no point reinventing the wheel! Watch out for new resources to help you meet the demands of teaching the Science GCSE and Chemistry A-Level.

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A bonafide Science Teacher (of 13 years), and Head of Year, from Gloucestershire offering tried and tested resources to save you the time and energy when planning. There's no point reinventing the wheel! Watch out for new resources to help you meet the demands of teaching the Science GCSE and Chemistry A-Level.
Mendeleev and the Periodic Table (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)
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Mendeleev and the Periodic Table (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For you lucky people teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a straight forward and simple lesson on Mendeleev and the development of the Periodic Table. This lesson has been made with reference to the new Edexcel Specification but could easily be applied to AQA, OCR etc. What will you get? This is a whole lesson on one powerpoint. A starter puzzle to get students thinking about ‘sorting’, Learning objectives, worked examples with answers, class tasks with answers (all written in the ‘notes’ section of the powerpoint) and an exam style question to really make sure they have met the learning objectivve. This lesson is ready to go but still offers you flexibility to offer group work or peer teaching style tasks if you wish. This lesson would also have room for the ‘Alkali Metals’ demonstration to be carried out but if this is not an option then I have embedded videos instead to offer a last minute alternative. Everything you need is here as powerpoint slides and can be printed as ‘worksheets’ if needed.
Atomic Structure (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)
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Atomic Structure (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For you lucky people teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a straightforward and simple lesson on structure of the atom and how ideas on this have changed over time. Good bit of higher order thinking involved at points too with some nice evaluation of atomic models. This lesson has been made with reference to the new Edexcel Spec. What? This is a whole lesson on one powerpoint. A starter/ diagnostic to see what your group know about the atom already. Learning objectives, worked examples with answers, class tasks with answers (differentiated up to challenge your more able), exam style challenge with with answers (all written in the ‘notes’ section of the powerpoint. This lesson is ready to go but still offers you flexibility to offer group work or peer teaching style tasks if you wish. Everything you need is here as powerpoint slides can be printed as ‘worksheets’ if needed. Enjoy!
The BIG GCSE Chemistry (9-1) Revision Quiz - TOPIC 1 & 2 Bundle
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The BIG GCSE Chemistry (9-1) Revision Quiz - TOPIC 1 & 2 Bundle

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Two GIANT GCSE Chemistry (9-1) quizzes covering TOPIC 1 and 2 of the Edexcel Specification (although topics will definitely be in other specifications AQA, OCR etc). PLUS a great, visual knowledge organiser for TOPIC 1 to accompany quiz. First powerpoint… A 141 (!!!) slide powerpoint delivered as a Big Quiz covering TOPIC 1 content of the Edexcel Specification (though this can easily be used against other specifications). Topic 1 is split into sub-topics and so there are 6 rounds in total. Round 1 - Atomic Structure Round 2 - Periodic Table Round 3 - Ionic Bonding Round 4 - Covalent Bonding Round 5 - Types of Substance Round 6 - Calculations involving mass Second powerpoint… A 53 (!) slide powerpoint delivered as a Big Quiz covering TOPIC 2 content of the Edexcel Specification (though this can easily be used against other specifications). Topic 2 is split into sub-topics and so there are 2 rounds in total. Round 1 - States of Matter Round 2 - Separation of mixtures techniques Each question has been written using the specification and answers generated against mark schemes from exam style questions. Following each round of questions come a round of answers so students can peer mark or you can. Though one massive quiz, this resource could easily be used as a whole lesson, starters, to formatively assess after revision sessions - whatever you like! I’m using them in my revision sessions and Chemistry booster sessions!
The BIG GCSE Chemistry (9-1) Revision Quiz - TOPIC 2 (States of Matter and Separation)
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The BIG GCSE Chemistry (9-1) Revision Quiz - TOPIC 2 (States of Matter and Separation)

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A 53 (!) slide powerpoint delivered as a Big Quiz covering TOPIC 2 content of the Edexcel Specification (though this can easily be used against other specifications). Topic 2 is split into sub-topics and so there are 2 rounds in total. Round 1 - States of Matter Round 2 - Separation of mixtures techniques Each question has been written using the specification and answers generated against mark schemes from exam style questions. Following each round of questions come a round of answers so students can peer mark or you can. Though one massive quiz, this resource could easily be used as a whole lesson, starters, to formatively assess after revision sessions - whatever you like! I’m using them in my revision sessions and Chemistry booster sessions! Keep your eyes peeled for TOPIC 3 next…
Electronic Configuration and Periodic Table (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)
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Electronic Configuration and Periodic Table (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For people teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a straight forward and simple lesson on Electronic Configuration of atoms and how this links to the Periodic Table. This lesson has been made with reference to the new Edexcel Specification but could easily be applied to AQA, OCR etc. What will you get? This is a whole lesson on one powerpoint. A starter task to get students thinking about what the periodic table tells us already, Learning objectives, worked examples with answers, class tasks with answers (all written in the ‘notes’ section of the powerpoint) a worksheet (attached) and an exam style question to really make sure they have met the learning objectives. This lesson is ready to go but still offers you flexibility in terms of delivery. Everything you need is here as powerpoint slides which can be printed as ‘worksheets’ if needed. The attached extra worksheet is already in my shop as a separate resource so in effect is a free resource to accompany the lesson.
Separating liquids Match 'em Up (Activity) - (KS3) States of Matter/ Separation Techniques
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Separating liquids Match 'em Up (Activity) - (KS3) States of Matter/ Separation Techniques

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A great visual activity which would sit nicely anywhere in the lesson or as a homework. Students need to match terms to definitions but also to a diagram which represents the word or process. Really useful to support students in their understanding. This activity could be done as a cut and stick or, if you don’t like the faff of glue and scissors (like me!) then there are plenty of other ways for students to match. A good activity to build up their glossary of words in a topic where there are many new terms to learn! Aimed at KS3 but could support lower ability KS4.
Reactivity of Metals (full lesson inc Practical) - KS3 Chemistry
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Reactivity of Metals (full lesson inc Practical) - KS3 Chemistry

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This is a very simple KS3 Chemistry lesson to introduce the concept of reactivity and the reactivity series of metals. Resource includes a very self explanatory powerpoint (including a technician list for ordering practical equipment), an introduction to the reactivity series plus a straight forward practical for students to deduce the order of reactivity of 4 metals to help fill in the gaps of the reactivity series they have been given. I have produced a practical hand out with a simple equipment list and method plus a pre-drawn table to help students get started straight away or feel free to get them designing their own if you wish. Finally students will need to write brief conclusions regarding their results and then move on to some higher order prediction making for other metals based on their results. Download it, open it and it’s ready to go! (The only prep you’ll need to do is ordering your practical kit!)
Structure of the Earth (full lesson) - KS3 or KS4 Chemistry
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Structure of the Earth (full lesson) - KS3 or KS4 Chemistry

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A full lesson via a powerpoint presentation on the structure of the Earth. This resource is ready to open up and teach or could easily be edited should you wish. Resources needed may simply require you to print off a couple of slides (of your choice) as work sheets although there is no need. There is also a scale drawing task which could be completed on graph paper of simply printed off directly from the powerpoint. This lesson also includes… starter task/diagnostic, opportunity for class discussion/questioning or paired/group work/ a match them up task so all students will have key information about the structure of the Earth, and extended creative writing task and a plenary quiz. There are also clear lesson objectives (linking to the SOLO taxonomy if you are familiar with it (although this can easily be deleted if not - my current school is using it as a learning framework).
GCSE Chemistry (9-1) - TOPIC 1 Periodic Table & Mendeleev Knowledge Organiser
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GCSE Chemistry (9-1) - TOPIC 1 Periodic Table & Mendeleev Knowledge Organiser

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My revision methods are quite simple in my lessons - SPEC IT, REVISE IT, TEST IT. If students know EXACTLY WHAT they need to revise (using the specification checklist) it makes for smarter revision. If they can TEST THEMSELVES to measure their understanding - even better! This resource is a comprehensive but concise knowledge organiser covering Periodic Table and Mendeleev (including Electronic Configuration). This knowledge organiser has been made against the Edexcel specification but would easily be applicable to others. Each revision point has been marked with the specification section (in green) to help students translate the specification points. The Knowledge Organiser is applicable to students sitting standard or higher tier papers (studying Separate or Combined Science routes). Each revision point has been written as a typical ‘stock exam answer’.
Empirical Formulae and Relative Formula Mass Calcs (full lesson) - GCSE Chem/ Comb Science (9-1)
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Empirical Formulae and Relative Formula Mass Calcs (full lesson) - GCSE Chem/ Comb Science (9-1)

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Who? For those teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a straightforward and simple lesson on calculating relative formula mass and discovering how to deduce empirical formula using the molecular formula of a compound. What? This is a whole lesson on one powerpoint. A starter mass quiz, Learning objectives, worked examples with answers, class tasks with answers (differentiated up to challenge your more able), exam questions with markschemes to share with your group. This lesson is ready to go but still offers you flexibility to offer group work or peer teaching style tasks if you wish.
Atomic and Electronic Structure  (Loop Game!) - GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science (9-1)
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Atomic and Electronic Structure (Loop Game!) - GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For all you people teaching the GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science - in particular any topics on atomic structure and electronic configuration. What? This is a classic loop game which can be used at any point in a lesson. A starter/ diagnostic/ mini-plenary, revision etc How? This can be printed off twice and the class split into two. Each student has a ‘row’ with an answer/end of sentence and a question/start of new sentence. Compete to see which group can complete their loop first! Enjoy!
Generating Ionic Formulae (Activity) - GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science (9-1)
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Generating Ionic Formulae (Activity) - GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For those teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a clear and simple worksheet for your students to begin to independently derive simple ionic formulae. This activity will build confidence and reinforce understanding that charges must balance when creating ionic compounds. What? This worksheet requires students to theoretically bond positive and negative ions together to generate simple formulae. (There is scope to extend this activity and introduce multi-element ions (there is one example in this activity with the OH ion). A selection of possible answers are provided on the second sheet of the resource.
GCSE Chemistry (9-1)-TOPIC 5 Quantitative Analysis  (Knowledge Organiser)
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GCSE Chemistry (9-1)-TOPIC 5 Quantitative Analysis (Knowledge Organiser)

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A great knowledge organiser all boiled down to one sheet. My revision methods are quite simple in my lessons - SPEC IT, REVISE IT, TEST IT. If students know EXACTLY WHAT they need to revise (using the specification checklist) it makes for smarter revision. If they can TEST THEMSELVES to measure their understanding - even better! This resource is a comprehensive but concise knowledge organiser covering the tough put essential Chemistry Calculations plus some great examples of model calculation answers. This knowledge organiser has been made against the Edexcel specification but would easily be applicable to others. Each revision point has been written in accordance with the specification section to help students translate the specification points. The Knowledge Organiser is applicable to students sitting standard or higher tier papers. Calculations included are… calculating concentrations (in g/dm3 and mol/dm3) calculating unknown concentrations using titration data gas volume calculations starting with mass of a reactant gas molar volume ratios
GCSE Chem (9-1)-TOPIC 5 Quantitative Analysis(Calculations- Gas Volume, Titrations, Concs)Worksheet
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GCSE Chem (9-1)-TOPIC 5 Quantitative Analysis(Calculations- Gas Volume, Titrations, Concs)Worksheet

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This resource is a must have for Quantitative Calculations revision, classwork or homework. Resource includes a Knowledge Organiser (written against the Edexcel Specification but easily applicable to others) PLUS a worksheet of calculations to test against the content in the knowledge organiser. I’ve even included worked answers to save you the bother! Calculations include… concentrations in mol/dm3 percentage yield atom economy Gas volumes Gas volumes from masses Titration Calculations Lots for students to do, nothing for you to do apart from print it off!
GCSE Chemistry (9-1)- COMMON TOPICS  Knowledge Organiser (Ionic equations, ion formula, hazards)
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GCSE Chemistry (9-1)- COMMON TOPICS Knowledge Organiser (Ionic equations, ion formula, hazards)

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A great knowledge organiser all boiled down to one sheet. If students know EXACTLY WHAT they need to revise (using the specification checklist) it makes for smarter revision. If they can TEST THEMSELVES to measure their understanding - even better! This resource is a comprehensive but concise knowledge organiser covering… common formula ionic formula to learn (simple and compound) word equations balanced equation writing ionic equation writing hazard symbols and precautions to reduce risk.
Identifying Functional Groups and Homologous Series - Organic Chemistry I ( A-Level Chemistry)
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Identifying Functional Groups and Homologous Series - Organic Chemistry I ( A-Level Chemistry)

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A lesson for early on in the Organic Chemistry topic of A-Level Chemistry, introducing the idea of functional groups and homologous series. Students will carry out an independent task to find out the functional groups from a given list plus the general formula and homologous series they belong to. I have also included an exam question to assess understanding at the end of the lesson or to set as a homework for lesson follow up (answer included).
Atomic Number and Mass Number (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)
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Atomic Number and Mass Number (full lesson) - GCSE Chemistry/ Combined Science (9-1)

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Who? For you lucky people teaching the new Chemistry/ Combined Science GCSE (2016). Also for those of you requiring a straightforward and simple lesson on atomic number, mass number plus how to use them to calculate numbers of the sub-atomic particles in an atom. This lesson has been made with reference to the new Edexcel Spec. What? This is a whole lesson on one powerpoint. A starter/ diagnostic to see what your group know about the atom already. Learning objectives, worked examples with answers, class tasks with answers (all written in the ‘notes’ section of the powerpoint). This lesson is ready to go but still offers you flexibility to offer group work or peer teaching style tasks if you wish. Everything you need is here as powerpoint slides can be printed as ‘worksheets’ if needed.
Calculating Kc and Kc units - A-level Chemistry Equilibrium II
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Calculating Kc and Kc units - A-level Chemistry Equilibrium II

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This super resource uses modelling of how to calculate Kc and deduce units for Kc. The whole lesson is based around typical exam questions which will be worth approximately 5 marks. This video has links directly to my YouTube channel to allow you to play students a model Kc calculation with a clear step-by-step method. Using the video models will free you up as teacher to talk through each step and allow time for questioning without having to worry about working through the examples - they are already done for you! The final model is a an exam question from a previous past paper. The markscheme has been included in the presentation to allow you to share this with your students. Kc calculations are tricky to teach but this really takes out the hard work! The whole lesson is within the powerpoint and teaching suggestions are written into the notes section of each slide.
Separating Mixtures/ Dissolving Circus (Practical Activity) - (KS3) Separating Mixtures/ Solutions
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Separating Mixtures/ Dissolving Circus (Practical Activity) - (KS3) Separating Mixtures/ Solutions

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This circus of activities would easily be your main task within a lesson. The focus is on dissolving/soluble vs insoluble/ separating mixtures and solutions. I have produced a tech list (attached) so this should be as straightforward as possible! Very simple practical kit which should not cause any issues. Students could be put into groups/pairs and complete this circus with little input from you. The main worksheet/booklet has simple but clear instructions of what to do at each station. The only thing you will have to organise is how to lay out your room! Aimed at KS3 but could easily be used with low ability KS4.