ere’s a really engaging activity that encourages students to practice their using the W = m x g calculations. The activity includes: 10 calculation cards: each with a different scenario that requires students to calculate either mass, weight or gravitational field strength. 2 additional challenge cards A worksheet that could be printed to help organise their answers An answer sheet for checking work at the end of the activity. This active task would suit any KS3 class and possibly a lower set KS4 class.

Here’s a worksheet bundle that can be used before, during and after the ‘Paper Chromatography’ required practical for combined or separate chemistry courses. Included in the bundle is a Method worksheet that contains: A table for results A checklist for equipment needed AQA style method. The worksheet includes sections on: Background information on Chromatography Key definitions An equipment labelling activity An extended Exam style question Shorter Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet.

Here’s complete lesson on the Paper Chromatography . It fits in well with the GCSE AQA required practical and includes the following: Retrieval questions & answers Key terms activity with answers Comprehension Worksheet (including questions & answers) Method for the practical Exam question plenary This lesson would work well with my Chromatograpghy RP Method and Questions sheets!

The tests and results for identifying Cations (and later Anions) are one of the hardest topics for students to remember - partly because there are so many different results! I find that the more practice students get the better. Here’s a resource that can be used when learning or revising the tests, symbols and results. There are three different worksheets included to help differentiate with your classes. I’ve also added in some extension questions based on previous exam questions from AQA. There’s an additional sheet with the correct tests to support teachers that may be teaching out of specialism. Feedback is always appreciated!

This summary task asks students to identify organelles based on their description. Once identified, student can colour the plant & animal cell diagrams to show the correct location of each organelle. A few variations of the task are included, so tasks can be assigned based on students’ ability. Answers are also included for quick self or peer assessment. Feedback is always appreciated :)

Here’s complete lesson that introduces students to the key details of reversible reactions. It fits in well with the AQA curriculum and also covers the hydration of anhydrous copper sulfate as an example. Retrieval questions & answers Key terms activity with answers Detailed explanation of reversible reaction Mini whiteboard check of key principles Case study and questions Exam question plenary Feedback is always appreciated :)

Here’s a really useful summary resource that can be used to help students learn the tests for different ions and also the positive results of each test. I used this in my classroom to help prepare students for a 6-mark extended question on ion testing and it really helped them to remember the details of the more difficult tests. This resource includes a foldable sheet with different tabs for each test and an inner, central, section for students to colour in the positive results of flame tests & precipitate tests. I’ve also added extension tasks that can be used to push higher attaining students. Answers are also included. Feedback is always appreciated :)

Here’s complete lesson on titration calculations. It fits in well with the AQA required practical and includes the following: Starter questions & answers A step-by-step worked through example Practice questions & answers Exam style practice question Calculation based plenary. This lesson would work well with my required practical worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acid-base-titration-rp-9-1-aqa-12619799

AQA Chemistry is tricky at the best of times, but it can become even trickier when students are expected to remember all the different calculations from the various units. To make things easier, I give my students a copy of this sheet to keep in their books. Its a handy resource that gives them a bit of independence when attempting past papers or calculation questions. Feedback is always appreciated!

Here’s a versatile resource that can work within most classrooms. The task focuses on identifying the correct sequence of stages when testing drugs and also some of the key definitions needed to understand the unit. This resource can be used two ways: A student information hunt: Students are given a worksheet and assigned a card describing a stage of drug testing. They’ll need to interrogate other students to find the information needed to complete their sheet. A Cut & Stick task: Students are given all the answers but need to arrange these independently to complete the worksheet. A correct copy of the answers & some extension questions are also included in this activity. Reviews & feedback are always appreciated!

Here’s complete lesson on the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. It fits in well with the AQA required practical and includes the following: Retrieval questions & answers Key terms activity with answers Think/Pair/Share task Worked example on the outcomes of aqueous solutions Practical looking at four aqueous solutions Mini whiteboard check plenary This lesson works well when combined with my Electrolysis RP worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electrolysis-rp-aqa-9-1-12623495

This lesson covers the basic mechanism of electrolysis and links it with the extraction of aluminium and the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid. The lesson powerpoint covers: Linked starter questions & answers. Opportunity to paired/class discussion Exam question practice Key word definitions Method for a practical on electrolysis of Hydrochloric acid Plenary

Here’s an interactive resource that helps students to get to grips with the key differences and similarities between the Group 1 elements. The task allows students to research and compile information on Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium & Caesium. They can use this information to play against each other by comparing the boiling points, mass numbers, atomic numbers, reactivity and electron configuration of each element. The resource includes instructions and also extension questions for students that finish early.

Here’s a lesson I use to introduce students to the theory of neutralisation and also the method used to make soluble salts. The lesson involves the following learning stages: Linked starter questions & answers Theory of naming salts Task on naming salts (+ extension task) Video link covering the method of making soluble salts Practice exam question & markscheme This lesson pairs well with my practical worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/making-soluble-salts-rp-9-1-aqa-12608889

Here’s a lesson that acts as a suitable introduction to titrations. The lesson covers: Titration method Equipment End points Indicators Method for a practical Follow up questions for the practical The lesson is based around an RSC practical and provides several opportunities for think-pair-share work or targeted questioning. Feedback is always appreciated!

Here’s an interactive activity that students can use to find out and summarise their knowledge of methods of glucose, insulin, glucagon & glycogen. Cut out the larger square and fold the corners along the dotted lines. Identify whether the key words hormones or molecules using the tick boxes. 2.Add a description of each hormone or molecule to the inside of each corner. Complete the gap fill to describe how glucose level are controlled. Stick the gap fill into the exposed centre of the foldable. Stick the reverse side of the foldable into their book. This is a resource that’s designed for a mid to lower ability class and supports the energy transfers topic from the AQA Biology specification.

Here’s an interactive resource that helps students to get to grips with the key differences and similarities between the Group 7 elements. The task allows students to research and compile information on Fluorine, Chlorine, Iodine, Bromine and Astatine. They can use this information to play against each other by comparing the boiling points, mass numbers, atomic numbers, reactivity and electron configuration of each element. The resource includes instructions and also extension questions for students that finish early.

Here’s an interactive way for your students to summarise the key aspects of each key atomic model. This activity has a tab with associated questions for the following scientists: Democritus John Dalton JJ Thomson Ernest Rutherford Niels Bohr James Chadwick. There is also a central section that contains a space for students to draw diagrams of two models & also a quick multiple choice quiz. Feedback is always appreciated!

Here’s a boomark that can be given to students at the start of each year to help them with their unit conversions. It’s a quick and easy way to help students to get used to looking for unit conversions in exam questions & also getting them used to quick conversions. The boomark covers: Units of length & distance Units of volume Units of mass

Here’s an interactive activity that I made for my KS4 students to help them revise key aspects of photosynthesis & plant transport. The foldable contains key questions, a plant tissues diagram and a mini quiz. This can be used as a revision or research activity. Print the sheet for each student - make sure it’s double sided! Ask students to cut along the dotted lines & fold along the solid lines. Students should then complete the foldable flap for each equation and use these to answer the questions. The back section of the sheet can then be stuck into their books. Feedback is always appreciated if you enjoyed the resource or if any changes need to be made.