After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
Enjoy!
Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
Edexcel OLD C2 TOPIC 4: Groups of the periodic table
TOPIC 4:
Mat 1 (no answers- mainly self explanatory)
Alkali metals
Metals
Properties
Reactivity
Reactions associated
TOPIC 4:
Mat 2 (some answers- mainly self explanatory)
Halogens
Trends
Properties
Metal halides
Hydrogen halides
TOPIC 4:
Mat 3 (most answers - mainly self explanatory)
Halogen displacement reactions and the Noble gases
Properties
Reactions
Uses
Trends
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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TOPIC 3: Covalent compounds and separation techniques
TOPIC 4: Groups and the periodic table
Questions
Easier questions + quick questions
Followed by the more complex questions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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128 defintions that can be printed out and given to students or can just be used for teacher purposes.
All defintions have been compared to the exam mark schemes
Really good feedback from the students and it helps the lower ability groups gain extra marks in the exam.
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6 lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
There are answers only for the submission, step by step instructions on each powerpoint, test and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
6 lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
There are answers for the submissions only, step by step instructions on each powerpoint and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
6 lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
There are answers for the submissions only, step by step instructions on each powerpoint, test and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
CC3a Atomic structure
CC3b Atomic Number and mass number + part 1 of 2 CC4c Electronic configuration
CC3c Isotopes (H)
TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
AQA A level 3.2.4: Periodicity
3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
LESSON 1
Objectives:
To recap the properties of Period 3 elements from AS
To describe the trends in the reactions of Period 3 elements with water (limited to Na and Mg)
To describe the trend in the reactions of the of the elements Na, Mg, Al, Si, P ad S with O2 Limited to the formation of Na2O, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, P4O10 and SO2
LESSON 2:
To predict the trends
To explain the link between the physical properties of the highest oxides of the elements sodium to sulfur in terms of their structure and bonding
To consolidate with questions
LESSON 3:
To be able to describe the reactions of the oxides of elements from sodium to sulfur
To know the changes in pH of the resulting solutions across Period 3
To be able to write equations for the reactions that occur between these oxides and simple acids and bases
To be able to explain the trend in these properties in terms of the types of bonding present.
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA AS Level Unit 2 Section 2 Group 2 elements alkaline earth metals - trends, solubility, test ion
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals (A large number of practicals contained within - can be spread over 3 lessons)
Unit 2 Section 2: 3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
LESSON 1:
Chemical and physical properties
Objectives:
To recap the trends of group 2 metals: atomic radius, 1st ionisation energy and melting point
To describe and write equations for the reactions of Mg-Ba with water (PRACTICAL/DEMO)
To know the uses of Mg in the extraction of Ti and CaO in removing SO2 from flue gases
LESSON 2 + 3
Products and uses
Objectives:
To know the relative solubilities of group 2 sulfates and hydroxides (PRACTICAL)
To know the test for sulfate ions (DEMO AND PRACTICAL TESTING FOR UNKNOWNS)
To consolidate with questions
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA AS level Unit 2 Section 1:: Periodicity
3.2.1.1 Classification
3.2.1.2 Physical properties of the Period 3 elements
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
LESSON 1
Objectives:
To recap how to classify elements as s, p or d block
To describe and understand trends in 1st IE, mpt and bpt of the elements Na - Ar
To consolidate learning with exam questions
Homework booklet with answers
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4.5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells (chemistry only)
4.5.2.1 Cells and batteries
4.5.2.2 Fuel cells
Content split over 2 lessons -but more including practical lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Lesson 1: Cells and batteries
To compare voltages in simple cells
To know that a chemical cell produces a voltage until one of the reactants is used up
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson2:
To be able to recall how a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell functions
To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of fuel cells for given uses
To consolidate learning with questions
Complete lesson package
L1 Magnetic objects
L2 Magnetic fields
L3 Making a magnet
L4 Electromagnets
L5 Electromagnets PRACTICAL
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Edexcel CC9 Calculations involving masses for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives: ALL HIGHER
OVER 4 LESSONS:
LESSON 1: Moles the basics
To understand the terms molar mass and mole
To be able to calculate the number of atoms in elements and molecules
To know that moles are the unit for amount of substance and to be able to use the molar equation
LESSON 2: Reacting masses
To complete a 10 question check up
To be able to calculate the amount of product from a given reactant
To know how to consolidate learning with questions
LESSON 3: Limiting reactant
To understand the term ‘limiting reagent’
To be able to identify the limiting reactant in a reaction
To be able to calculate the mass of the reactant from the limiting reactant using moles
LESSON 4: Balancing equations
To show understanding by answering questions on moles
To understand how to deduce the stoichiometry of a reaction from the masses of the reactants and products to enable us to write the balanced equation
To consolidate learning with further questioning
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- How do you calculate the number of moles and number of particles of a substance?
- What controls the mass of product formed in a reaction ?
- How do you work out a balanced equation from the masses of reactants and/or products?
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel 9-1 CC1 and CC2 Revision MAT / SHEET for Separating techniques and states of matter
TOPIC 2 States of matter PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
TOPIC 1 Key concepts of Chemistry PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
REVISION MATs - PART 1 and 2 (with MOST answers - others are self-explanatory)
USED FOR REVISION OF States of matter and separating techniques
Main topics include:
- The particle Model
-State changes
-Heating curve
-Summary questions
- Mixtures, Elements, Compounds
- Melting Points
-Identifying melting points
- Crystallisation
- Filtering
-Scientific Drawing
- Chromatography
-Rf Values
- Simple Distillation
- Fractional distillation
- distillation
- Water for drinking
- Practical activity
- Water for chemical analysis
-purifying sea water
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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AQA AS level Unit 3 Section 2 Alkanes Lesson 1 + 2 Alkane introduction + fractional distillation
See https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-as-level-unit-3-section-2-alkanes-lesson-1-2-alkane-introduction-fractional-distillation-11707276
Lesson 3 + 4 Cracking of alkanes and combustion (3 lessons) here
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
Starter for 10 free from RSC
Alkane
Cracking
Combustion
LESSON 3:
Objectives:
To know what cracking is
To compare the conditions and products of THERMAL and CATALYTIC cracking
To know the economic reasons for cracking
LESSON 4:
Objectives:
To recall what happens in complete combustion
To recall what happens in incomplete combustion
To know the problems associated with the internal combustion engine
LESSON 5:
To understand how pollutant emissions can be reduced
To recall what happens in the greenhouse effect
To consolidate learning with questions
ENJOY!!!
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Edexcel CC8 Acid and Alkalis for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Attached are powerpoints plus 2 student guides, for students to track progress, answer questions and keep track of their data
Learning objectives:
LESSON 3 Neutralisation CORE PRACTICAL
To investigate the change in pH on adding powdered calcium hydroxide to a fixed volume of dilute hydrochloric acid
To plot a graph of pH against mass of calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide added
To evaluate the results of the practical
LESSON 4 COPPER SULFATE CORE PRACTICAL
To investigate how to prepare a soluble salt
To apply learning to questions
To consolidate learning
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- investigating the preparation of pure, dry, copper sulfate crystals from copper oxide (including water bath questions) (Core P)
- Metal oxides are bases
- neutralisation
- formation of salt rules
- how a soluble salt can be prepared from an acid and an insoluble base
- investigating neutralisation with calcium hydroxide and HCl (Core P)
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC3 and 4 Atomic structure and the periodic table for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 1 Key concepts of Chemistry PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION CARDS
The revision cards can be printed on double sided paper and then they can be cut into squares. The answers will be on the reverse of the card.
These are a really good revision resource and last a lifetime once laminated.
USED FOR REVISION OF Atoms and The Periodic Table
Main topics include:
- atoms
- Atomic structure
- Isotopes
- the perodic table
- Mendeleev
- Isotope calculations
- Ar
- Relative atomic mass
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC8 Acid and Alkalis for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives: CARBONATES
To explain the general reactions for metals and the chemical test to identify the products
To explain the general reactions for metal carbonate and the chemical test to identify the products
To consolidate with a purple sheet assessment
LESSON objectives: IONIC half equations and net ionic equations
To recall the key terms required to understand redox reactions
To be able to separate aqueous compounds into ions in order to write ionic equations
To be able to write balanced ionic equations
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- What happens when an acid reacts with a metal?
- What happens when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate?
- What are the tests for hydrogen and carbon dioxide?
HIGHER - half equations
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC10 Electrolytic processes for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Attached are Powerpoints and a student guide - students can track progress
CORE P MASTER - 2 lessons
Learning objectives:
LESSON 1 LOWER LESSON
To investigate the change in mass of the anode and of the cathode, when copper sulfate solution is electrolysed between copper electrodes
To explain how this process can be used to purify copper
To be able to answer evaluation questions
HIGHER LESSON
To investigate the change in mass of the anode and of the cathode, when copper sulfate solution is electrolysed between copper electrodes
To explain how this process can be used to purify copper
To explain the reactions taking place at the copper electrodes (H)
LESSON 2
LOWER
To process the results from last lesson (electrolysis of copper sulfate with copper electrodes)
To be able to explain what happens during the electrolysis of copper sulfate with inert electrodes
To be able to answer questions
HIGHER
To process the results from last lesson (electrolysis of copper sulfate with copper electrodes)
To be able to explain what happens during the electrolysis of copper sulfate with inert electrodes
To explain the reactions taking place at the inert electrodes (H)
Homework- but no answers unfortunately (I will add them when I have more time)
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- Core practical Electrolysis of copper sulfate solution (using copper and graphite electrodes)
- purification of copper using electrolysis
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All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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TOPIC 7 Rates of reaction PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
CC14b Factors affecting reaction rates
CC14b CORE PRACTICAL - investigating reacting rates (rates changing surface area and temperature)
L3 Concentration
L4 Surface area CORE PRACTICAL
L5 Graph skills CORE PRACTICAL
L6 Temperature CORE PRACTICAL
Student sheet to check progress and check up questions
All exam questions can be found on edexcel website
LESSON 1
To investigate the changes in concentration on the rate of reaction
To explain the effects on the rate of reaction by changing the concentration
To interpret graphs that show concentration
LESSON 2:
To carry out a practical investigating the effect of surface area on rate of reaction
To be able to draw a graph to show your results
To explain how surface area affects the rate of reaction
LESSON 3:
To check homework questions
To be able to calculate the rate of reaction for the core practical
To complete a whiteboard activity about graphs
LESSON 4:
To carry out a practical investigating the effect of
temperature on rate of reaction
To explain the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction
To answer a 6 mark question