A version of the glossary provided by the exam boards. This one has had its reading age reduced but not it's content or it&'s usefulness. It can also be used to introduce the terms in KS3 if you are 'Getting Practical'

I don't know what prompted it but a student asked me, 'How many atoms are there in me?' After a quick calculation based on her mass and the atoms all being carbon, the number was too big to visualise. Hence the subsequent question from the same student, 'So how big would that be if every atom was a one pence piece?' This is the result. Thanks Niamh, for the original question

This introduces cis and trans isomerism. Let me rephrase that. This introduces E/Z isomerism.

Simple introduction and shows how to use the OCR data sheet to analyse a spectrum

simple powerpoint template that can be used to print two A5 sheets of questions and answers. Some are easy and will be revision of KS3, others introduce ideas from Gateway Science C4 comments welcome

The first page is the Q&A sheet, with questions from the syllabus. Higher tier questions in bold type. Students can revise alone, just fold down the middle. Or with a partner, the advantage being that the partner has the correct answers, so they don't have to invent questions or make up answers. Great for parental involvement in revision. The second page has the answers removed and can be used for testing. No need for you to mark it, if the pupils have their copy of the QéA sheet they can peer or self mark and then set targets. Comments and feedback welcome

Cut out the answer and question sections. Pupils find the answer to each question until they arrive back at the start. There is on question that doesnt fit, so watch out for it. comments welcome

Simple powerpoint detailing metal properties

This is really simple. A named monomer followed by the named polymer. The structure of both are shown clearly to help with relating the polymer to the monomer and vice versa.

This powerpoint is meant to be used in conjunction with a molecular modelling kit. Students work in groups to build what they think are the isomers called for. They can then rotate the chains to find out which ones are the same. Namenclature can also be tested Comments welcome.

This powerpoint focuses less on chemistry and more on the economic aspects of the process. Some good links to geography and business studies.

A journey through the interaction of light and matter. Looking at the different parts of the spectrum and how they are used for spectroscopy. Leads into NMR spectroscopy resource which deals with reading NMR spectra.

A powerpoint that can be used as an alternative to a worksheet for the reaction of zinc and sulphuric acid. Using a little copper sulphate solution will speed it up

Resource that allows students to compare the spectra of the isomers of butanol and identify the unknown

A photographic introduction to the island, which was created by an underwater volcano in 1963. It has remained off limits to the general public and is studied to see how weathering and erosion lead to soil formation. The final slide can be used as a template for a weathering diagram or annotated as a class activity. Feedback welcomed.

A powerpoint instruction sheet and an excel spreadsheet that plots the graphs for you

A powerpoint to display with all the relevent details and a worksheet if needed

Tied directly into the OCR syllabus specification. Covers the structure and history of Aspirin, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. A little history and a little chemistry. Comments Welcome

Multiple choice quiz with answers that give an anagram of rutherford. The stems have strange lettering to achieve this so watch out, pupils find it difficult to get their heads round a. b. c. d. m. n. o. p.!

A practical worksheet on the whiteboard to save with photocopying. A simple prac, put rocks in water, dry off and see if they have gained mass. A sample set of results are included. Comments welcome