A fun investigation to compare different types of fertilisers on plant growth. French/runner beans work well for this, and students can take plants home at the end of the trial. Perfect project for after easter.

PowerPoint presentation, taking a step by step approach for calculating the pH of a weak acid.

Self directed worksheet for fertilisers and the haber process. Use page 120-121 of the Edexcel textbook.

A lesson resource to enable students to be assessed for the AF3 strand (communicating science) focusing on representing chemical reactions and analysing data.

It’s a test, print it out, get them to write their answers on lined paper. Use the mark scheme and they can self assess it.

An introduction to the way electrons are arranged in atoms using the standard model at GCSE. An extension sheet references an activity from active learn - if you use that package, A standard periodic table would also be useful to help students with this lesson.

A resource that can be printed on A4 or A3 to summarise the basics of positive and negative ion formation. Students can either complete with or without a textbook depending on their confidence.

A power point including a step by step illustration of how to construct a born haber cycle.

A lesson about Mendeleev and the development of the periodic table. Includes a starter quiz . Useful video link, questions and some research questions. A top class resource for a pretty dull topic!

An intro lesson about isotopes. Starts off with some reminder questions about atoms, moves on to how to interpret the numbers linked to chemical symbols then moves onto the basics of isotopes. 50-60 minute lesson.

Introduction to why science is important. Students have an opportunity to “research” some famous scientists by gathering information from the info in the ppt (can be printed out and used as a resource around the room)

A lovely little lesson for introducing concentration in g/dm3. The accompanying worksheet gets more challenging as they move through the questions. Calculators will be needed!

Lesson focused on the displacement theory of reactions. Including a template for the classic metal/metal solution practical. Analysis questions at the end.

A super challenge (separation of rock salt basically) but given an xmas theme. A basic and advanced method included depending on your class as well as a results table if needed. A “do now” task and a summary task also available in the presentation.

Not sure how to fill that final science lesson? Why not give this marble run-fun challenge a go? Challenge your students to make the marble run that takes the longest time to drop. Basic resources that you can adapt to what’s left in your stationary cupboard.!

Simple introduction to vectors and scalars for a mid-to foundation set.

End of term fun for a KS3 class. The challenge is to optimise the (pop) from a combination of alka seltser tablets and water - either changing the water/air ratio or the temperature of the water. Full results table/technician order included. Make your last few lessons go with a fizz of excitement!

Nice easy lesson to keep the students busy in the week leading up to xmas. A simple challenge using standard lab equipment. Can they use their scientific skills to work out the correct volume of water needed to make Santa’s “perfect cuppa”.

A lesson focused on vectors reminder, calculating speed and distance time graphs. Lots in there as it’s aimed at a higher group. Describe displacement, velocity and force as vector quantities; Interpret distance time graphs and calculate speed from gradient; Use speed = distance / time.

A recap lesson to remind YR12 lessons the basics of covalent bonding, so you can then move onto more complex ideas found at A level