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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.

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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.
Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds
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Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds

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This resource includes a colour-coded power point pack (51 slides): the first half focuses on inheritance and how information is ultimately coded into proteins. The 2nd half covers sexual vs asexual reproduction, genetic variation, mono-hybrid inheritance, punnett squares, pedigree charts and natural selection. The slides are kept simple and are not cluttered with lots of words. The user can delete slides not required for their specific course. My students tell me the slides are easy to annotate and are very good for exam preparation. A set of learning objectives (SLOs) is given as well as three 2-page problem sheets that focused mainly on punnett squares and pedigree charts (answers provided). Two of the problem sheets can be bought separately from this shop ("Biology: punnet square problems and interpretation of pedigree charts"). Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource over the past year. If you have a spare 2 minutes could you please leave some feedback? This will help me refine or add to what I have published.
Chemistry: weak acid and weak base calculations and questions-1
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Chemistry: weak acid and weak base calculations and questions-1

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This resource contains some worked calculations and notes and a 2-page w/s that contains weak acid or weak base problems. 2 misconception questions are also included to encourage students to be able to explain a concept without the need of a calculator. Answers are provided. The detailed pH calculation notes are also found in the other pH calculation resources at Drog-chem’s shop. This resource would suit those doing AS/A2 (Cambridge) or A-level chemistry. It would be useful for those wanting to compete in the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition…
States of matter worksheets; Elements/compounds/molecules and mixtures- 4 activities
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States of matter worksheets; Elements/compounds/molecules and mixtures- 4 activities

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This resource consists of 4 worksheets (some double sided) and answers. * The first two are starter activities and take about 10-15 minutes to complete. * The elements-compounds-molecules and mixtures worksheet has a variety of exercises. * The states of matter worksheet largely focuses on a number of short answer questions based on every day scenarios. There are also some diagrams to complete. The resources target students who are in year 8-10 (13-15 years old) depending on curriculum.
Chemistry: balancing word and symbol equations involving metals
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Chemistry: balancing word and symbol equations involving metals

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This resource consists of 4 work sheets and answers. It would suit students aged 14-16 learning to balance word and symbol equations. WS1 contains 20 word and symbol equations involving the reaction of metals with oxygen, chlorine, water or an acid. WS2 contains 20 word and symbol equations involving reactions between metal salts (carbonates, hydroxides and oxides) and acids WS3 requires the students to complete acid base word and symbol equations WS4 requires symbol equations for reactions with metals. Some of these resources appear elsewhere.
Chemistry: Balancing REDOX equations: notes and problems
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Chemistry: Balancing REDOX equations: notes and problems

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This resource consists of some general REDOX notes, which outline how to balance REDOX equations and 2 double sided worksheets (and answers). The exercises include oxidation number elucidation, balancing half equations and balancing full equations. This resource would suit students who want to progress in the Honors program.
Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities
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Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities

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This resource contains two fun-worders based around the first 20 elements of the periodic table. In the first fun-worder, the student has to find the element. Each element succeeds its atomic number (find the name and you find the atomic number). The 2nd fun-worder has both the proton number (before the word) and the atomic mass (after the word). The student then fills in the periodic table grid (supplied) in the correct order. Other shorter activities are included: match symbols and names, and electron configuration practice. The students love these activities and it can take a good 45 minutes to complete. It is fun and builds familiarity with the PT.
Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide
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Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide

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This resource has 4 related activities and a short 2-page exam (20-30 minutes long). There is a template microscope that can be labelled; a fun-worder on microscopes and plant cells; a handout for the students to use regarding sample slide preparation (2 pages) and a cross word puzzle. The 3-slide power point tries to show relative size by comparing images of viruses, sand, sugar, bacteria etc A stand-alone microscope slide template is also included should a teacher need to use different labels or use it in an exam. Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource. If you have some time could you please take the time to leave feedback. It is the only way I know whether it hits the mark or not.
General chemistry test- 14-16 yr olds-mainly periodic table and balancing eqns
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General chemistry test- 14-16 yr olds-mainly periodic table and balancing eqns

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This test comprises about 45 marks worth of short answer questions (with answers). The focus is on the periodic table, electron configuration, balancing simple word and symbol, equations, universal indicator colors and a few questions concerning the electrolysis of NaCl. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions
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Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions

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This resource consists of two activities. The first requires the students to cut and match the 5 Kingdoms, the definition and a picture (answers are given in the other document). The 2nd activity gets the students to cut out some descriptors and organisms and group them into different phyla.
Chemistry: weak acid-base and difficult buffer calcs-1
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Chemistry: weak acid-base and difficult buffer calcs-1

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This resource contains 9 pages of detailed notes and worked examples as well as a 2 2-page worksheets that contains some straight forward to difficult (using a quadratic equation) pH calculations. The detailed notes work though a variety of scenarios and some of the associated misconceptions. The notes would be useful for both new chemistry teachers and students. The problems will be suitable for A level students or those wanting to trial for the National Chemistry Olympiad competition. Other problem worksheets re also available at Drogchem. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy. Key words: buffer, acid, base, acidity constant, pH calculations.
Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds
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Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds

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This resource contains 5 simple experiments that have been successfully used in the laboratory for students aged from 11-15 years of age. The aim, through simple experiments, is to encourage safe working with chemicals and familiarity with equipment. One experiment is based on the use of plastic burettes where students are asked to work out which solution is the strongest (most concentrated). The use of burettes adds the 'wow' factor for budding young Scientists. They will talk about it for weeks to come. The experiments are based around color change with common acids and bases and Universal Indicator. A short set of instructions explaining how to make a home made indicator is also included. The "effect f dilution...." resource helps the students link dilution to colour change of UI. The students like this one because it allows them to practice dilutions and observe colour change.
Chemistry: organic - elucidation of unknowns
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Chemistry: organic - elucidation of unknowns

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This work sheet has a series of unknowns (a-o) that are either a reagent or a product. The reactions are limited to oxidation, reduction, nucleophilic substitution, chlorination, cyanation and addition reactions. The worksheet will suit students enrolled in Honors, AP or with an interest in the National Chemistry Olympiad competition. Answers are included.
Physics: Energy, Force and Power calculations for 14-16 year olds
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Physics: Energy, Force and Power calculations for 14-16 year olds

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Two worksheets: * A 4-page worksheet with problems (and answers) on work/ energy, power and force. * A 2-page worksheet focused on Ep and Ek calculations to show how you can go between the two two values (energy is energy is energy) The student is required to rearrange equations and solve for the unknown. Answers are provided.
Chemistry: practical - careful choice of an Indicator
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Chemistry: practical - careful choice of an Indicator

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This experiment gets students to compare pH titration data collected using different indicators. It shows the importance of choosing the correct indicator. The experiment(s) are easily carried out in 50 minutes and students can do up to 8 titrations during the class. Data is reported back to the teacher and the results shared with the wider class. Student feedback suggests this is a very useful practical and the repetitive nature of the experiment allows them to fine-tune their experimental skills. The practical will be useful for those studying acid-base chemistry and buffer systems. Students enrolled in Honors and AP courses would find this practical beneficial. Notes for the teacher are also included Key words: buffer, acid-base, equivalence point, buffer zone, practical, pKa, indicators.
Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition
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Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition

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This resource consists of three double-sided works sheets with over 45 questions and worked answers. Each problem requires students to either calculate the number of moles, mass, molecular mass or % composition. This resource would suit those learning to use n = m/M for the first time. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Chinese-English - learning the English words for the elements of the periodic table
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Chinese-English - learning the English words for the elements of the periodic table

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These activities were developed to help native Chinese students learn the English words for the elements of the periodic table. Our lessons are slower than in the typical timetabled class. I found that these worksheets helped the students gain confidence in the spoken and written word as well as learn about the periodic table. Over a 2 week period and many practical activities there was a significant increase in their communication and general engagement in the classroom. This resource bundle includes a funworder where the student must find the element (and atomic number) based on the Chinese word; two worksheets which require the student to fill in the English word or the Chinese word and a cross word puzzle. Answers are included. I am not a native Chinese speaker but have had the resources checked by a native speaking Chinese student. If there are any errors please get in touch and I will make the appropriate changes. I would also like feedback as I have a series of resources I will be publishing in the coming weeks. Your feedback will help direct my focus.