I aim to create detailed lessons for KS3 and KS4 science lessons, simplifying content for both teachers and pupils. My lessons include a lot of pupil-centred tasks and modelling activities where appropriate to engage pupils in their learning. As an AQA examiner for the new GCSE trilogy and triple science course I include a lot of 'past paper' style questions in my lessons that match the type of questions students will be asked in examinations.
I aim to create detailed lessons for KS3 and KS4 science lessons, simplifying content for both teachers and pupils. My lessons include a lot of pupil-centred tasks and modelling activities where appropriate to engage pupils in their learning. As an AQA examiner for the new GCSE trilogy and triple science course I include a lot of 'past paper' style questions in my lessons that match the type of questions students will be asked in examinations.
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 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
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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at neutralisation reactions, writing ionic formulae and the process of making crystals of a soluble salt (AQA required practical)
Lesson features include:
A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (extraction of metals, reduction/ oxidation, properties of ionic compounds, covalent bonding diagrams, relative formula mass and moles)
Slides introducing the pH scale, weak/ strong acids and alkalis and the difference between an alkali and a base with AfL question (alongside an animated answer)
Slides with guided practice on how to name salts and writing ionic formulae for salts.
Slides and an acompanying worksheet providing plenty of practice on writing equations for metal and acid, acid and alkali and acid and metal carbonate reactions
A step by step explanation of the stages involved in making crystals of a soluble salt, including a table for pupils to fill in explaining the reason for each stage in the practical
Practice exam-style questions with scaffolded support. The questions focus on describing the method used to make a soluble salt and explaining errors in methods.
Simple, easy to follow instructions for carrying out the soluble salt practical
A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are included with the sheet to enable assessment of pupil progress
Review questions with animated answers
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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the extraction, processing, use and disposal of Earth’s resources. The lesson contains three main objectives:
A recap of the difference between renewable and finite resources
Explaining why reducing the use of Earth’s resources is important
Describe the components of a life cycle assessment and compare the suitability of materials for products using life cycle assessments.
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, thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers)
A cartoon image to introduce current issues with the rate at which earth’s resources are being plundered
Slides introducing the difference between renewable and finite resources with a sorting task for pupils to complete (animated answers on the slide to review progress)
Discussion questions around the impact of extracting resources using quarrying/ mining with a review summary
An envoy/ circus task recapping the extraction and processing of different materials and their disadvantages that has been covered in previous topics - plastics (topic 7), petrol (topic 7), iron (topic 4/10), aluminium (topic 4) and copper (phytomining and bioleaching covered in topic 10)
Review questions on the first learning objective
Two video clips, slide containing relevant news headlines and discussion questions around the importance of ‘reducing, reusing, recycling’ materials (video clips from a recent documentary on landfill looking at the dangers of landfill and alternatives to plastic bags - the latter clip I have produced a slide of questions to go with it)
Slides summarising the importance of recycling metals and plastics, linking metal recycling to the importance of gold for smartphones
Several slides of exam-style review questions for the second objective with animated answers for easy assessment
An introduction to what a life cycle assessment is using the life cycle of a human. A table explaining considerations for each of the stages of a life cycle assessment is included (could be printed off for students to use)
A group/ individual task considering the LCA’s for paper and plastic straws to determine what sort of straws McDonald’s should use (relevant to current news)
Review questions comparing life cycle assessments for materials with animated answers
A series of exam-style questions on a Word document with animated answers on the powerpoint
Lots to choose from here!
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!
A series of lessons for the new AQA GCSE Topic 2 - bonding and structure. The bundle features lessons on:
Ions,ionic bonding and properties of ionic compounds
Covalent bonding and allotropes of carbon (diamond, graphite, graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes)
Nanoparticles
Metallic bonding and alloys
Polymers and states of matter
Each lesson features a 10 question starter quiz with animated answers, slides with step-by-step methods and examples, practice questions building in difficulty and exam-style review questions.
A set of lessons covering Topic 8 Chemical analysis. Topics covered include:
Testing for ions
Instrumental analysis techniques (including flame emission spectroscopy)
Testing for gases
Chromatography
A series of lessons for the new AQA GCSE Topic 6 - rates of reaction. The bundle features lessons on:
- Measuring the rate of reaction
- Factors affecting the rate of reaction
- RPA 1 - magnesium and hydrochloric acid
- RPA 2 - sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid
- Reversible reactions and equilibrium (not including Le Chatelier's principle)
A fully resourced lesson bundle for the AQA Topic 5 unit - Energy changes. Suitable for foundation and higher tier Triple candidates (content can easily be deleted for Trilogy)
The bundle features double lessons on:
Exothermic and endothermic reactions and bond energy calculations
Energy transfer in neutralisation required practical
Cells, batteries and fuel cells
The lessons feature informative, user-friendly slides, links to videos and suggestions of modelling tasks/ teaching activities, regular assessment questions throughout the powerpoints to check understanding with animated answers, word documents with exam-style questions and answers and a revision sheet for the entire topic.
A series of lessons covering the AQA Topic 1 - atomic structure unit. Each lesson features a 10 question starter with animated answers, interactive slides guiding pupils through concepts, links to videos and modelling suggestions together with many exam-style questions and answers to assess pupil progress. The lessons include the following topics:
Atomic structure
History of the atomic model
Groups on the periodic table (1, 7, 0 and transition metals)
Development of the periodic table
Separating techniques
Included in the bundle is a topic 1 revision sheet with questions/ prompts for students to complete
A series of 11 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification.
The revision mats contain:
Key definitions with space for students to write in the key term
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 1-10 with an additional revision mat for electrolysis (Topic 4 - Chemical changes)
A fully resourced lesson bundle for the AQA Topic 10 unit - Using Resources. Suitable for foundation and higher tier Triple candidates (content can easily be deleted for Trilogy)
The bundle features double lessons on:
Potable water, waste water and purification of water RPA
Corrosion, alloys and copper extraction (phytomining and bioleaching)
Ceramics, composites and polymers
Sustainability and life cycle assessments
The Haber process and NPK fertilisers
The lessons feature informative, user-friendly slides, links to videos and suggestions of modelling tasks/ teaching activities, regular assessment questions throughout the powerpoints to check understanding with animated answers and a word document with exam-style questions and answers for each lesson
Lessons to cover organic chemistry for the new AQA specification. The lessons are fully resourced and feature a lot of review questions with answers to assess pupil progress.
A fully resourced lesson bundle for all AQA Triple Chemistry paper 2 topics:
Topic 6 - rates of reaction
Topic 7 - organic chemistry
Topic 8 - chemical analysis
Topic 9 - chemistry of the atmosphere
Topic 10 - using resources.
Suitable for foundation Triple candidates although can easily be adapted for Trilogy by deleting triple only content
The bundle features lessons/ double lessons
with user-friendly slides, links to videos and suggestions of modelling tasks/ teaching activities, regular assessment questions throughout the powerpoints to check understanding with animated answers and word documents with exam-style questions and answers for most lessons. There are also separate lessons and assessment resources for the required practicals in Topics 6-10
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