A revision mat for the new AQA GCSE covering the following tests: Flame tests Testing for cations using sodium hydroxide Testing for carbonates Testing for sulfates Testing for halides A useful, visual tool for students to revise from or complete during the practical

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at exothermic and endothermic reactions, labelling and explaining energy profile diagrams and calculating the overall bond energy for reactions. The lesson features: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (questions on calculating P, N, E, alloys, electrolysis, covalent bonding, formation of ions, giant covalent structures and extraction of metals) An introduction to the terms endothermic and exothermic using images for students to decifer the meaning of the terms An animated introduction to energy reaction profiles, explaining how to label the diagrams and the difference between endothermic and exothermic reaction profiles Numerous review questions in the style of past-exam questions to allow for teacher assessment of progress - labelling reaction profiles, recognising a reaction profile as endo or exothermic, describing reactions as exothermic or endothermic from temperature change values A step-by-step introduction into bond energy calculations to reduce cognitive overload - pupils are shown how to calculate bond energies for single structures including several practice examples before being shown a worked example of how to work out whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic using a bond energy calculation. Two ‘have a go’ bond energy calculations with animated answers to allow for student self-assessment. A 4 page worksheet containing practice exam-style questions on calculating bond energies, drawing energy reaction profiles and explaining whether reactions are exothermic or endothermic. Answers are included in the worksheet Lots to choose from here!

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at what is meant by the term ‘mole’, how to calculate the number of moles of a substance, how to rearrange the moles equation to calculate mass or Mr and how to find missing masses from balanced symbol equations using molar ratios. The powerpoint features a lot of step-by-step worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples alongside animated answers. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1, 2 and 3 to assist with long term memory retrieval) Slides discussing the difference between mass and moles together with an analogy of comparing the term moles to other words used to represent amounts in society - what is meant by a dozen, a century etc. A link to an engaging video comparing the number of atom to objects in our universe. Slides discussing the link between moles, mass and Mr alongside questions involving calculating the moles, mass and Mr of a substance. Students are shown how to rearrange the moles equation. Following this worked examples for calculating moles, mass and Mr are then shared on a split board with practice questions next to the worked examples for students to complete. Answers for these questions are animated to allow for student self-assessment. Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the missing mass of a substance using a balanced symbol equation. A method is shared with pupils to tackle these complex questions with 2 animated examples illustrating step-by-step how to follow the method. Numerous examples are then given for pupils to complete, initially using 1:1 ratios before looking at more complex ratios. All practice questions have full animated answers for student self-assessment A review task containing 6 questions on calculating missing masses in chemical reactions with animated answers A potential homework sheet with questions on calculating moles and rearranging the moles equation to calculate mass.

A lesson designed around the AQA GCSE specification looking at how to calculate relative formula mass and how to balance symbol equations. The lesson would also be suitable for an able KS3 class. The powerpoint features a lot of step-by-step worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples alongside animated answers. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous AQA GCSE learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 atomic structure content to assist with long term memory retrieval) Slides explaining to students how to work out the number of different elements and atoms a chemical formula contains, followed by an independent task requiring students put this teaching into practice for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the relative formula mass of a substance, incorporating 3 worked examples that contain step-by-step instructions with each stage of the calculation animated via a mouse click. An independent task requiring students to calculate the relative formula mass for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. A slide explaining to students how to deduce an unknown element in a chemical formula when given the relative formula mass, alongside a step-by-step modelled example question and 3 additional practice questions for students to complete Slides providing a clear method for pupils to follow when balancing symbol equations. To help pupils master the skill of balancing equations the powerpoint contains 5 worked examples progressing in difficulty, with each stage of the calculation process animated via a mouse click. An independent differentiated task (based on ‘bronze, silver, gold’ medals) incorporating 24 balancing equations questions. Pupils can select which level of the task to work at dependent on their confidence with balancing equations

A lesson/ series of lessons recapping the process of electrolysis, understanding how to predict the products when molten ionic compounds are electrolysed and understanding how to apply the series of rules concerning the products of aqueous ionic solutions. The lesson features: A question grid based on previous learning from topic 4 (extraction of metals, reactivity series, acid reactions, electrolysis) Basic recap questions looking at the process of electrolysis and labelling an electrolysis cell -Step-by-step simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes for molten ionic compounds Summary slides that explain to students the rules for predicting the products of electrolysis at the positive and negative electrode if the ionic compound is dissolved in solution. This is accompanied by simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes so students gain confidence in applying the rules to any substance A recap of how ions are produced. Instructions for how to complete the required practical looking at the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, including a blank and completed results table for pupil self-assessment Past paper review questions

A great revision resource for students, can be used as a starter, plenary, independent learning resource or group activity. Students roll a dice twice and answer the question in the box corresponding to their numbers. Resource contains questions based on the new AQA GCSE from: Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table Topic 2: Bonding, structure and properties Topic 3: Quantitative chemistry Please note the resource does not contain answers

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at atoms, elements,compounds, mixtures, the structure of the atom and the history of the atomic model. Lots of content that could easily cover 3 lessons. A variety of interactive tasks, included,such as: -Using sweets to model atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures -A link to a clip from an american sitcom providing a simple, student-friendly analogy for the structure of the atom -Assessment opportunities using whiteboards -Visualisation opportunities using props to aid the teaching of developments in the atomic model - props are easily available/ easy to create with instructions on how to relate each prop to the model of the atom it is demonstrating in the notes section of the powerpoint. The use of these props really helped my students to understand the plum pudding model, Dalton's atomic theory and Rutherford's gold foil experiment. -A past paper question comparing the current nuclear model to the plum pudding model -A homework sheet/ worksheet with answers animated at the end of the powerpoint

Two powerpoints and worksheets to guide pupils through the required practical experiments in Topic 6: Rates of reaction (magnesium and hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid). The lessons feature: - Starter activities to recap factors affecting the rate of a reaction and measuring the rate of a reaction - Animated powerpoints to help pupils develop a hypothesis for each investigation and identify variables - Instructions for each practical - Extension tasks incorporating past paper questions (with animated answers on the powerpoint) to allow pupils to apply their understanding from completion of the required practicals - Worksheets containing success criteria checklists to guide pupils through the required practical tasks.

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at calculating the rate of a reaction, interpreting graphs showing the rate of a reaction, describing methods to measure the rate of a reaction and an introduction to collision theory. The lesson features: -Regular AfL opportunities using past paper questions - Graphs for pupils to discuss and interpret - Animated answers to questions, allowing pupils to self assess their work - A worksheet with questions designed to be used as prompts during demonstrations/ a class practical on methods used to measure the rate of a reaction - Past paper questions applying the concepts taught in the lesson content

A lesson/ series of lessons covering the steps used in the treatment of water (designed specifically to match AQA spec), including the required practical activity to desalinate water and test for the presence of sodium and chloride ions. The lesson features: - A learning mat following the powerpoint looking at the treatment of freshwater, seawater and wastewater (has missing key terms though could be adapted to provide more challenge) - Review past paper questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to assess student understanding of water treatment - Step-by-step instructions including a table of results to allow students to complete the RPA. - A sheet with success criteria and extension questions to assess student understanding of the RPA task - Review questions for the lesson

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at how crude oil is formed, fractional distillation of crude oil and how to draw/ interpret the formula of alkanes. The lesson features: - A simple statement ordering task to describe the formation of crude oil - A learning mat to describe the process of fractional distillation, label the fractionating tower and explain where fractions condense - A modelling task using string to apply understanding of the process of fractional distillation - Numerous review questions on fractional distillation and alkanes with animated answers included in the powerpoint - A past paper question worksheet with animated answers included in the powerpoint

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion and the process of catalytic cracking. The lesson features: - A starter question grid based on previous learning (fractional distillation and creation of crude oil) with animated answers for student self-assessment - Slides describing the difference between incomplete and complete combustion followed by questions to be used with a demonstration (testing for the products of complete combustion) - Practice on balancing complete combustion equations (with correct balanced symbol equation answers given) - Explanation of the process of cracking with numerous past paper questions built into the powerpoint containing animated answers for assessment of progress - Past paper questions based on lesson content with animated answers

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at drawing the structure of alkenes and alcohols, describing reactions of alkenes and the process of fermentation to produce ethanol. The lesson includes: - A 'find someone who' starter grid looking at previous learning (fractional distillation, combustion and cracking) - Information slides with prompt questions to facilitate students linking the lesson content to prior knowledge/ understanding - A task to compare the structure of alkanes and alkenes with prompt questions - Two demonstrations/ practicals with animated questions and answers on the powerpoint - A true/ false question grid to assess understanding of lesson content - Review questions to assess achievement of each learning objective - A past paper questions worksheet with animated answers on the powerpoint

An A3 revision worksheet and powerpoint designed for Foundation level triple Chemistry students. The revision worksheet contains recall questions with supporting diagrams and a list of key definitions with space for pupils to fill in the key terms.

A series of 5 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification. The revision mats contain: Key definitions with space for students to write in the matching terms Basic recall questions/ comprehension tasks followed by short answer questions to test understanding Summaries of the required practical activities and sample questions based on these RPA’s There is a revision mat for each topic (Topic 6 - rates of reaction, Topic 7 - organic chemistry, Topic 8 - chemical analysis, Topic 9 - chemistry of the atmosphere and Topic 10 - using resources)

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the Haber process and production of NPK fertilisers Lesson features include: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (water treatment, the purification of water required practical, rusting, methods to prevent corrosion, alloys, alternative methods of copper extraction, recycling and sustainability) A fun introduction to the background of the Haber process with a slide on important developments of the 20th Century and the life of Fritz Haber (containing a ‘spot the false statement’ activity about his life) An information card and cloze activity to help students recall conditions for the Haber process and slide containing a description of the Haber process step-by-step Exam-style questions on conditions and reactants needed in the Haber process with animated answers on the powerpoint Recap slide on the concept of equilibrium and instructions for an active modelling task to perform in the classroom with pupils (instructions for the task are found on the ‘notes’ section on slide 21) Recap slides on Le Chatelier’s principle that provide information and questions for students to apply the principles to the Haber process reaction Opportunity for pupils to apply the active modelling task in the classroom to show the effect of changing temperature and pressure on the Haber process (instructions for this are found in the ‘notes’ section of the slides) A multitude of review questions of varying demand to assess pupils’ understanding of the equilibrium trade-off in the Haber process (the answers to the questions are animated on the powerpoint) Slides introducing what NPK fertilisers are and their importance with prompt questions and answers Slides containing a variety of exam-style questions on the manufacturing of NPK fertilisers A series of exam-style questions on a Word document with animated answers on the powerpoint Lots to choose from here!