Complete SOW for chapter 4.1 of the new AQA trilogy syllabus. Topics covered include: Atoms, elements and compounds Basics of the periodic table Separating mixtures History of the atomic model Structure of the atom Electronic configuration Structure of the periodic table History of the periodic table Metals and non-metals Noble gases Alkali metals Halogens Transition Elements The whole unit should take 13 hours to teach. Resource includes lesson plans, complete powerpoints, starter activities, lots of main activities, assessment for learning, homework and worksheets. Some activities are differentiated for different abilities. Each lesson is linked closely with the AQA scheme of work. More chapters coming soon! Follow me on Twitter for lots of teaching ideas: @teach_chem602

I have created a poster summarising all the key reactions that pupils need to know for aromatic organic synthesis. I recommend printing on A3. I have also included extra posters with parts removed - one has the names removed, another the conditions and another the display formulae. Pupils try to fill them in from memory. You could then set them the challenge of drawing the whole thing from memory. Finally there are 4 synthesis routes for pupils to plans (answer are in the notes). I recommend following this up with exam questions (for copyright reasons I cannot include these). An aliphatic synthesis lesson is also available to buy.

Lesson explaining covalent bonding with questions.

Pupils cut out the 16 squares and sort into 4 piles - acids, bases, salts and water. They then use these to form neutralisation equations. These can then be stuck in books with + signs and arrows added to form correct word equations. Good for helping pupils to understand how to name salts.

A lesson plan for a lesson on precipitation reactions to form soluble salts, along with a worksheet for pupils to complete, and a PowerPoint to explain the process.

1 hour lesson about sewage treatment for the new AQA Chemistry Trilogy GCSE. Resource includes: Starter activity Links to relevant videos Quiz Flowchart to fill in Questions (with answers) Worksheets In addition to these resources you will need a current AQA textbook to complete the flowchart. A game is available to complement this lesson. You can buy it separately here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sewage-game-the-journey-of-a-poo-for-new-aqa-gcse-syllabus-11613943 Or buy the lesson and game together and save £1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sewage-complete-lesson-and-game-11613959

A blank periodic table showing the first 36 elements. The names are listed at the bottom, pupils try to slot them into the right place from memory. A good starter, could be a competitions for who can get the most in the right place.

A game for recapping the periodicity of boiling points.

Two pictures showing pollution with 10 differences. Simple starter for a low ability class.

Pictionoo (a mixture of pictionary and taboo!) Get the class into groups of 4. Within the group the pupils are in 2 teams. Print slides 2-5. All the other instructions are on the powerpoint. I made this years ago and can't remember where I got the NMR pictures from - if it is you, please let me know so I can credit you.

Pupils race against each other to solve the clues to work out the 6 covalent compounds being described. Full instructions in word document. My class loved this. Please leave feedback.

A two hour lesson covering practical skills for organic synthesis and synthetic routes in organic synthesis. Diagrams, activities and questions included. Individual whiteboards for the pupils would be useful but if you don't have them, scrap paper would be fine. Designed for use with the new OCR AS level and compliments the Pearsons textbook. Check out my other organic resources.

Complete lesson with two alternative starter activities (depending on the ability of your class), a practical, lots of activities, videos, homework suggestion and an AfL task at the end. Extra information (including image credits) is included in the notes section under the slides. I am currently making a complete scheme of work for the new chemistry spec so please keep checking back. For a halogens lesson visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halogens-complete-differentiated-lesson-for-new-aqa-gcse-chemistry-2016-onwards-or-old-aqa-c3-11278843 Complete chapter 4.1 can be found here for only £5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-sow-for-new-aqa-chemistry-syllabus-chapter-4-1-atomic-structure-and-the-periodic-table-11296756 Follow me on Twitter for teaching ideas: @Teach_Chem602

Engaging board game which allows pupils to explore the causes, consequences and solutions of climate change. The aim of the game is to NOT reach the finish line as this is when global disaster occurs. At the end of the game (or during if you prefer), they will fill in a sheet summarising what they have learnt about climate change. This resource includes: Teacher rules Powerpoint of rules/aims of game to share with the class Colour game board Black and white game board 48 game cards Worksheet. Buy as part of a huge bundle of Biology games for only £5 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bargain-bundle-of-biology-games-and-activities-for-ks4-aqa-b1-b2-b3-spice-up-your-lesson-11210447 Visit my shop for more resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sheepie55 Follow me on Twitter: @teachchem602

Resource Includes: 1 hour of teaching A powerpoint covering how the carbon chain can be extended and the reactions of nitriles Questions and answers Lots of diagrams Please see my other A Level Chemistry resources. Follow me on Twitter for lots of ideas: @Teach_Chem602

An introductory lesson for ionic bonding. Includes animations to show how ions form and how to write ionic formulae. Lots of examples and practice questions for the class. A simple and effective way to introduce a difficult topic. Created for GCSE but I have used it as a starting point for teaching A Level as well because they forget everything they have learnt at GCSE!

A card sort to summarise orders in rates for A2 Chemistry. Cut the cards out, pupils sort them into 3 piles - zero order, first order, second order. The PowerPoint has the answers to the card sort. If you use my resource, please leave feedback.

Really engaging game which makes a great lesson starter if you want to wake your class up and get their brains working! Based on the excellent game "5 Second Rule", this quick-fire game involves answering questions in 5 seconds or less. Questions are taken from all three sciences, simply remove those that are not relevant to your specification. In addition to the resources here, you will also need a counter for each pupil and a timer for each group.

A basic introduction to the structure of atoms, aimed at a lower ability group - but could be adapted for higher.

A game in the style of the popular app. Pupils use the 4 pictures to work out what the key word is. All the words are taken from AQA C1a but could be used for other specs too. I've edited it to remove a couple of mistakes. Please leave feedback.