Qualified Chemistry teacher, passionate about making engaging activities that help pupils understand and remember key Chemistry concepts. I have also produced Biology, Physics and Maths resources. 11 years of teaching experience. Follow me on Twitter for lots of teaching ideas.
Qualified Chemistry teacher, passionate about making engaging activities that help pupils understand and remember key Chemistry concepts. I have also produced Biology, Physics and Maths resources. 11 years of teaching experience. Follow me on Twitter for lots of teaching ideas.
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
36 revision questions spanning 6 pages to recap the whole of the benzene topic including structure, naming compounds, equations, reaction conditions and reaction mechanisms. Resource include a worksheet in both PDF and Word format as well as full answers.
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
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This lesson presumes prior knowledge of electrophilic substitution. Pupils try to work out the mechanisms involved in the reaction. Includes diagrams and questions.
Complete 2 hour lesson covering:
Introduction to atoms, elements and compounds
Basics of the periodic table
Chemical equations
Balancing equations
This tried and tested lesson includes lots of activities, assessment for learning, a worksheet and a suggested demonstration.
The whole of chapter 4.1 for the new syllabus can be purchased 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
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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!
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Complete scheme of work for chapter 4.1.2 of AQA Chemistry (Trilogy) covering:
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 6 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!
Chapter 4.1.1 can be purchased here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-scheme-of-work-for-new-aqa-gcse-chemistry-trilogy-chapter-4-1-1-11287416
The whole of chapter 4.1 can be purchased 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
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Complete scheme of work for chapter 4.1.1 of AQA Chemistry (Trilogy) covering:
Atoms, elements and compounds
Basics of the periodic table
Separating mixtures
History of the atomic model
Structure of the atom
Electronic configuration
The whole unit should take 7 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!
Chapter 4.1.2 can be purchased here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-scheme-of-work-for-new-aqa-gcse-chemistry-trilogy-chapter-4-1-2-11296732
Or purchase the whole of chapter 4.1 for only £5 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-sow-for-new-aqa-chemistry-syllabus-chapter-4-1-atomic-structure-and-the-periodic-table-11296756
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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
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Very engaging lesson, includes game, practical, assessment and differentiated tasks. I was observed teaching this lesson for AQA C3 a couple of years ago and was graded outstanding.
The lesson takes 2 hours so you can split it at a point that you feel appropriate (our school does 2 hour lessons as standard).
All explanations for activities can be found in the notes underneath the slide, along with picture and video credits.
I am working on a full SOW for the new AQA spec so check back soon. Please leave feedback.
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
Suitable for assessment for learning, an end of module test or for revision.
After looking at the specimen and practice exam papers for the new OCR Specification, I noticed that the calculation questions have become more challenging than the old spec. I have written 18 questions and based them on a similar format to the new style of question (and included several ideal gas equation questions). I have included a markscheme which shows clearly how each answer is calculated, and suggested how many marks each question should be worth (the total number or marks for the questions is 126) but you can edit this as you see fit.
I have checked the questions and answers several times (and tested them on my pupils) to make sure they are correct but if you notice any errors please let me know. Please also leave feedback if you find this resource helpful.
Questions covering all of the new specification. The questions summarise the entire content. Pupils can complete the questions for revision and use their textbooks to mark it. I wrote the questions using the content of the new Pearson's textbook and a couple of the calculation questions are from the book (pupils can look up their answers to these in the book). I have not proof read my work so apologies if there are typos! Please leave feedback if you use this resource.
A complete lesson for introducing orders, the rate equation and rate constants. Includes questions and detailed answers, explaining exactly how to work out each question. I am in the process of creating a SOW for module 5 of the new OCR A Level so check back soon for more lessons.
This comprehensive resource contains five 1 hour lessons, animations to clearly explain electrolysis, work sheets, , experiment suggestions, questions, activities and revision resources. All of the answers are included so this would be suitable for a non-specialist. Please see notes at the bottom of powerpoint slides for extra information, links to other resources and image credits. I welcome feedback.
Content covered includes:
-What electrolysis is and why we do it (including a recap of ionic bonding)
-Electrolysis of ionic compounds when melted and when in solution
-How to work out what is produced at each electrode
-Half equations
-Oxidation and reduction
-Electrolysis of aluminium oxide
-Electrolysis of sodium chloride solution
-Electroplating
Created for AQA specification but could easily be adapted to other exam boards.
Lesson includes a powerpoint, worksheet, questions and suggestions for practicals. It is important that you do your own risk assessment before carrying out any practicals.
A clear and easy way for pupils to learn about bond enthalpies. Before teaching this lesson you need to have covered exothermic and endothermic reactions as well as calorimetry. The lesson includes a loop game starter to recap prior knowledge, explanation with animation, examples and questions for calculating bond enthalpies. Although created for GCSE, it would be a suitable introduction for AS students as well.
You will need molymods and board pens. Calculators optional.
Created for a weekly interform quiz that I organise which is very popular with the pupils.
Wide range of topics included including famous people, flags, London, cars, food, airlines, numbers, sport, washing symbols, bones and much more.
Each quiz has 10 questions with answers included. Picture credits are given in the note section below each slide.
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.
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.
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.