I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
Cracking Hydrocarbons Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on alkanes and alkenes but are new to cracking.
History of the Periodic Table
Included in the resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading passage:
Includes information on five key scientist of the Periodic Table: Dalton, Dobereiner, Newlands, Mendeleev and Moseley, the dates of their work and a concise summary of their findings.
Question sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. They challenge what a student has read and how well the information has been processed. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require thinking around the topic and explanations.
Answer key:
Included is a comprehensive set of answers for all questions.
Ideal as an independent in-class activity, homework or revision. I have found this resource to be a great activity to introduce the scientists of the Periodic Table to a wide range of students. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Polymers and the Environment: Biodegradable and Recycling
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the role of polymers in environmental issues, with particular emphasis on plastics, biodegradability and recycling. There is no practical, but the option to watch associated YouTube clips, although this isn’t required for the lesson.
Included in the lesson:
Starter keyword crossword task
Student opinion on plastics
Upgrading answers task (PEE Paragraphs)
Student key questions
Answer discussion
Information on recycling
Biodegradable definition
Reflection on plastic opinions
Reflective plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students new to environmental issues who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as biodegradable and photodegradable. The keywords monomer, polymer, natural, synthetic and polymerization are mentioned within the lesson, so prior knowledge of these terms would be ideal.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
Chemical Equations Introductory Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. One initial recall question simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing word and symbol equations for different reactions.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on chemical equations and haven’t written word or symbol equations before.
This brilliant resource includes:
8 task cards
ANSWER sheets for all task cards
The 8 task cards include questions on drawing stereoisomers, identifying chiral carbons, using organic chemistry keywords and depicting the difference between R and S stereoisomers.
This is a handy, little foldable lap book on the topic of Fractional Distillation. It looks bright and bold in any exercise book. The foldable resource covers the following:
Fractions collected from fractional distillation
The key process of separating hydrocarbons (using key words)
Quick questions about hydrocarbon properties at the bottom and top of the column
This is a brilliant summary activity for any class. ANSWERS included!
This Whole Lesson Resource on Diffusion Includes:
Starter key question and extension question (differentiation aspect)
Lesson objectives
I will be able to state an example of diffusion
I will be able to describe what is meant by diffusion
I will be able to explain why diffusion happens more slowly in cold environments compared to hot environments
Practical investigation with help sheets (differentiation aspect), lab report worksheet and experiment variables worksheet
Class practical using M&Ms, water and petri dishes (or any shallow glassware)
Printable worksheets and help sheets designed to be printed on A4
Plenary missing gaps with extension
Keyword focus and extended thinking for higher ability
Krista Wallden Clipart Credit
This resource is a set of ester task cards focussed on:
-Naming Esters
-Drawing the ester products of specific esterification reactions
-Describing reaction conditions
-A full set of answers for each task card
There are 16 question cards in total. I have found that students respond really well to this ‘bitesize’ style of questioning.
Please leave your opinions.
Covalent Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on covalent bonding. The passage has information on electrons, dot and cross diagrams and properties of simple covalent molecules.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks
This Rock Cycle Flipbook includes questions on:
Rock Formation
Key Examples and Diagrams
Everyday Uses and Properties
ANSWER KEY now included for full comprehensive answers
EDITABLE versions of the flipbook and answer documents now included
There is also a handy instructions page which makes it easier for students to construct the flip book. All your students will need is scissors and glue. There is no further prep, just print!
I use this as a revision resource as it sums up all key aspects of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. It looks bold in an exercise book and my students engaged well!
There may be some American spellings in this resource.
Isotopes and Elements Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but are new to isotopes.
Metallic Bonding Full Teaching Set
Included in this bundle:
A full lesson Powerpoint with in-class activities
Included is a well structured lesson with lesson objectives, starter, finisher and a range of engaging activities.
A set of task cards
Included is 8 task cards on a range of common metallic bonding questions. They link metal properties to bonding and follow on from the Powerpoint.
A metallic bonding summary worksheet
This worksheet summarizes the key aspects of metallic bonding, structure and properties. Again it links well with the other included resources.
A chemical bonding summary worksheet
To be used after the bonding topic, this worksheet connects and compares covalent, ionic and metallic bonding.
A full answer set for every activity included
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and for further details, view the individual product listing.
Introduction to the Periodic Table Reading Passage
This resource includes:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Includes the differences between groups and periods, how elements are arranged, group names and a brief history.
Question Sheet:
Includes recall, label and explain question which follow the reading passage. Students define groups and periods, label a Periodic Table and discuss the history.
Answer Key:
Includes a full set of comprehensive answers to all questions.
This independent, student centred task is ideal as an in-class activity or homework. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Transition Metals Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes information on transition metal properties, comparing them to those of an alkali metal. There is also information on transition metal uses and where they are located in the Periodic Table.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. A comparison table for transition metal properties is included. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require a higher level of thinking.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers for each question is included.
Ideal as an in-class activity, home work or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Noble Gases Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage information sheet
A student question sheet
An answer key sheet
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes information on the unreactive nature of noble gases, electronic structure, properties and uses. No previous knowledge on noble gases is required.
Student Questions:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. Some questions are simply information extraction whilst others require higher level thinking.
Answer Key:
The answer key includes comprehensive answers to all questions in the resource.
This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or as a revision task. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Group 7 Halogens Reading Passage
This resource includes:
A reading information page
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes halogen properties with reference to electronic structure and reactivity. The passage also includes word and symbol equations associated with halogens with an emphasis on displacement reactions.
Student Question Sheet:
The questions follow the reading passage and are tiered as recall, explain or apply questions. Recall require simple information extraction whilst the explain an apply require students use higher level thinking.
Answer Key:
The answer key includes a full set of comprehensive answers for all questions.
This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or revision summary resource. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions End of Topic Questions
Included in this resource:
3 question sheets
1 answer key page
This resource tackles questions on definitions and examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions. There are also questions on reaction profile diagrams and bond making/breaking. Questions are tiered as either recall*, explain** or apply***.
The resource also includes a keywords list and learning points. There is a marking section which offers the opportunity for self or peer assessment. It is a very useful summary tool to round off the topic!
Ideal to be used as:
homework
starter or finisher
revision
assessment
reflection
Covalent Bonding Workbook:
A comprehensive covalent bonding lesson workbook ideal for student-led independent work.
The workbook includes a full explanation of all concepts associated with simple and giant covalent bonding, as well as student questions to consolidate knowledge after each information point. This 9 page student workbook is accompanied by a detailed answer key.
Included (by page):
Simple covalent bonding description and worked example
Quick point questions on simple covalent bonding
Simple covalent bonding dot and cross questions
Advanced covalent bonding dot and cross question
Properties of simple covalent bonding description and explanations
Key term questions and student information extraction table
Giant covalent structure descriptions and diagrams
Giant covalent properties and uses with quick point questions
Giant covalent properties student information extraction table and keywords
This workbook is ideal to be used for:
Independent study
Partnered work
Revision / homework task
Cover work
Introductory task
Insulating Homes and Buildings Full Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on the ways of insulating the home and comparing methods from a writing and math perspective e.g. there is a creative writing task and a bar chart task included in the lesson. Follow up activities include extension questions, as well as key questions on environmental impact to extend knowledge.
Included in the lesson:
Engaging starter task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Task 1: Information extraction task
Extension question review
Task 2: Creative writing to promote better home insulation
Task 3: Bar chart drawing on heat transfer
Reflective plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge on the topic. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘infrared’ and ‘insulation’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets.
*Please note that this lesson may have American spellings
Changing the Conditions of Equilibrium Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on how the position of equilibrium can change in a chemical reaction based on exposed conditions e.g. temperature, concentration and pressure. Follow up activities include an assessment worksheet as well as a plenary recap.
Included in the lesson:
Engaging starter task
Lesson objectives
Pressure on equilibrium (inc. question/answers)
Concentration on equilibrium (inc. question/answers)
Temperature on equilibrium (inc. question/answers)
Catalysts on equilibrium (inc. question/answers)
Summary quiz and recap
Reflective RAG assessment worksheet
This lesson is ideal for students who have prior knowledge on what ‘equilibrium’ means but are new to how changing conditions alters the position of equilibrium. The lesson engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets.