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Outstanding GCSE and A level chemistry resources

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.
Reactivity millionaire KS3 year 8
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Reactivity millionaire KS3 year 8

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This is a who wants to be a millionaire quiz designed for mixed ability year 8 students. Questions cover displacement reactions, reactivity series, salts, acid rain. Feedback to my TES inbox please. The template is based on a template designed by Terri Street.
Acids and bases graded equations worksheets GCSE
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Acids and bases graded equations worksheets GCSE

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This is a series of graded C to A* word and symbol equations with answers. Balanced symbol equations are included as are lesson objectives and 3 different starters. Please have a look at the slides and print off those that are the most appropriate as single slide handouts. I will update this later in the year with example exam questions and explicit AFL activities so that this becomes a ready to use resource that could be used as part of an outstanding lesson. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
OCR GCSE Gateway B3 revision - 2012 specification
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OCR GCSE Gateway B3 revision - 2012 specification

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This is a resource for the OCR GCSE Gateway B3 module designed for an additional class up to grades A and without the challenge expected for triple science. There is a student gap fill for all parts of the module (a copy of the spec is attached for reference - pages 52 to 67). Also included is a heart diagram with labels and 20 marks of exam questions based on respiration and parts of the cell (taken from AQA but relevant to the OCR spec). I will add further revision resources in Easter 2014.
Global warming activity
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Global warming activity

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This may be used in conjunction with my other resource on global warming. Pupils here are given 2 different theories and evaluate the evidence for and against.
Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL
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Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL

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Templates are provided that can be readily modified. One template is a GCSE revision template where students are guided to create their own exam questions and peer edit answers. The second template is useful for writing Blooms-leveled answers at Key Stage 3 and includes a wordbank. The third is an AS Chemistry exam question with keyword glossary. All templates include written instructions for students. Peer editing is great when combined with AFL strategies before and after the activity.
Atomic structure GCSE C1.1 revision flashcards x16
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Atomic structure GCSE C1.1 revision flashcards x16

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This is a set of 16 flashcards with questions and answers that are printed double sided. When printed this way the questions and answers align correctly. They cover: atomic structure, electron configuration, counting atoms and balancing equations. These have been designed for AQA C1.1 but would suit all exam boards. There are 8 challenging questions that will stretch the most able up to A grade. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Making predictions lesson plan
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Making predictions lesson plan

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This is a lesson that was designed for and taught to year 7. It can be extended to 2 lessons by getting students to collect data in the first lesson and check the validity of their predictions in the 2nd lesson. Some of the slides can printed as 6 or 2 slide handouts to serve as worksheets or writing frames (e.g. learning objectives, table). Feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com.
Acids and alkalis word and symbol equations from pictures KS3
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Acids and alkalis word and symbol equations from pictures KS3

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This is a lesson on word and symbol equations for the KS3 acids and bases topic. Levels 4 to high level 6 are covered. This would also suit GCSE classes. Students replace pictures with words to write word equations in their books or on whiteboards. The level 6 task is writing symbol equations where the formulae of salts is provided. There are a variety of differentiated worksheets. There are acids and bases labels than be cut and laminated for a kinesthetic activity. They need to add water. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Debating strategies for the classroom
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Debating strategies for the classroom

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Debating and critical thinking skills are an absolutely essential component of scientific thinking. I have provided a range of resources to promote debating skills: a lesson plan where students consider the disadvantages of cars and create their own solutions, debating strategies ideas and student instructions that can easily be adopted into a wide variety of lessons across different subjects. Feedback to my TES inbox please. Thank you.
Leaflet template
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Leaflet template

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This an A4 leaflet template. There are a variety of pages: blank, sheets with instructions and business (selling a business) and biology templates (what is evolution?). The PowerPoint can be modified and tailored to the lesson or projected to the class.
Blank Scrabble Template
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Blank Scrabble Template

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I have designed a Scrabble board and scoring sheet. When I printed these I double-sided the 2 pages (board one side and scoring sheet the other) and laminated them. These boards can be reused. This suits any topic where vocabulary is being tested. Have fun!
Sound homework project for peer teaching
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Sound homework project for peer teaching

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This is a homework project with 2 optional extension tasks where students research what hearing is. This homework is set at least a week in advance and is used as the basis for a peer teaching lesson which is guided (facilitated) by the teacher. Students may produce a written textbook page or podcast.
Transpiration demo using vacuum pump
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Transpiration demo using vacuum pump

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I designed and used this demo with a GCSE C-D borderline group. Vacuum pump is normally used to remove used engine oil. It worked really well to get the students interest and relate science to their world. Feedback: rowan.savage@hotmail.com
Metals C1.3 GCSE revision flashcards x16
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Metals C1.3 GCSE revision flashcards x16

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This is a set of 16 flashcards with questions and answers that are printed double sided. When printed this way the questions and answers align correctly. These have been designed for AQA C1.3 but would suit all exam boards. There are 8 challenging questions that will stretch the most able up to A grade. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Organ transplant trump cards
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Organ transplant trump cards

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The slides are printed as 6 slide handouts and then cut. Lower ability can compare patients 1 and 2. Higher ability can compare all patients. Patients 3 to 5 pose challenging ethical questions. Use Blooms questioning to further differentiate (compare L4, Justify L7).
Cells tissues and organs lesson plan
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Cells tissues and organs lesson plan

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This is a lesson that was taught to year 7 where we looked at the tissues that make up an organ. A carousel-style practical was set up where there were different plastic organ models around the room and students had to identify the tissues in each organ. The organ system triangles can be printed for students to use. Feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com or contact me directly on TES.
AFL Strategies 1 - Learning objectives
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AFL Strategies 1 - Learning objectives

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I am putting together a series of AFL strategies and I will be adding to this series over the coming year. This strategy has made a great difference to my classroom teaching and can easily be made kinaesthetic using a question ball (e.g. small soft football or teddy). Please provide feedback to: rowan.savage@hotmail.com. I will amend this with suggested improvements later in the year.
Improving exam technique - writing questions tips
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Improving exam technique - writing questions tips

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This is a printout to be stuck in pupils books giving students guidance on how to write better exam questions and a model mark scheme. It works well when pupils are given a specification or list of learning objectives to use a guideline for what questions may be asked.
Lesson menu for teaching assistants
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Lesson menu for teaching assistants

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This is a version of my teaching menu that I have modified for teaching assistants. It is most beneficial for independent learning and science practical lessons. The TA helps lower ability pupils earlier in lesson and higher ability pupils later in the lesson.