Students are introduced to the gruesome actions of John Haigh the 'Acid Bath Murder of Crawley' through video clips and photographs. Students use their previous knowledge to discuss the dangers of certain types of acid. Students challenge their misconceptions of strength and concentration by completing a series of simple experiments dissolving magnesium in different concentrations of the same acid. Students consolidate their understanding through a series of levelled questions. Although designed as a final lesson to a higher level KS3 class, this could also be used as a stand alone Gifted and Talented lesson at any point in the year.

Well the answer is no... Students watch a small clip from the 2008 movie Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Students discuss what parts of the clip they believe to be true and false. Students are introduced to the structure of the Earth as we know it to be today and are asked to write a creative story describing a scientifically correct journey to the centre of the Earth using the level ladder.

Student creatively theorise possible reasons to explain the Sphinix's damaged nose. After which students are introduced to weathering and erosion. Using this knowledge, as well as content from the rock types lessons, students can model James Hutton's rock cycle using a simple class practical experiment. Students observe, crush, heat and melt sugar cubes to represent different parts of the rock cycle.

Students are introduced to the difference between atoms and compounds through a comparison of a range of substances that include high levels of potassium. Student use this comparison to develop a definition for compounds. Students use their new knowledge to complete four mini- practical investigations to consolidate their learning.

Students are reminded of the features of igneous rock from last lesson. Students develop theories to explain why some igneous rock have larger crystals then other samples. Students test this theory with a simple experiment using Salol as a model for igneous rock cooling. Students complete a GCSE style mark question related to the formation of igneous rocks.

Three lessons are included which run through: Lesson 1 water testing: A reminder of Flame tests, and the introduction of cation precipitate tests. -Students complete a six mark question and summary table to remind themselves of C2 ion tests. -Students complete simple qualitative sodium hydroxide precipitate test with a number of metal cations in solution. Lesson 2 Qalitative test revision book: A reminder of anions. -Teacher could demo experiments from lesson 3 or explain using the PowerPoint slide -Students complete a booklet to summarise all tests learnt. Lesson 3: Students complete a circus of all experiments -test for halogens -test for sulfates -test for carbonate -flame test for cations -precipitate test for cations -Using these tests students solve a fictional (a ridiculous) murder.

Student are introduced with a series of keywords that describe general properties of metals and non-metals which they organise into a Venn diagram to demonstrate their understanding. Students challenge these general properties by completing a table that highlights the unique properties of six different metals. Students use extracted information from the swapping posters to complete their table.

Edexcel Core Chemistry Chemistry in our Modern World Topic 1 Lesson 3 and 4 Students use their scientific skills to plan, implement and evaluate a simple experiment that proves the composition of oxygen in the modern day atmosphere. The first hour is spent planning a procedure, discussing methods to control certain variables and to design a table to collect data that is in concordance to the edexcel controlled assessment. The second hour is used to collect the data and to form a conclusion. This conclusion is then compared to a pie chart to see how accurate the experiment was.

Students are introduced to Democritus and his ideas of divisibility. Building on KS2 knowledge, students use plasticine to build models of solids, liquids and gases in groups. Using the idea that syringes of water and sand cannot be compressed, students rework their models to demonstrate the density of liquids. Teacher uses a simple demonstration of: floating and sinking, compression and shape to reinforce the idea of the "particle model". Students complete their findings independently.

Students are introduced to metal ores and a brief explanation of how their extraction differs due to reactivity. Students watch a teacher demonstration of each of the metals in reactivity with water, hydrochloric acid or heated hydrochloric acid. As a class students rank their reactivity and note any observations. Students continue the lesson by testing the gases produced when a metal is added to a acid. Students complete they squeaky pop test to discover it is hydrogen.

Students consider the factors which can increase the unpleasant experience of flatulence... Using the starter and a demonstration of perfume students learn the idea that the random movement of particles can lead to the spreading of substances. Students move into small groups and decide on how they can role play the scientific concept to the class. After students watch each other's sixty second role plays they evaluate them and complete a levelled worksheet. Students are

Lesson 3 of the edexcel new spec for chemistry Students are introduced to an usual hook into the lesson whereas the remains of Ramasis II stomach was found to contain trace compounds of Cannabis. was this because ancient Egyptians smoke cannabis or was it contamination? Students draw the structure of a carbon atom before discussing the definition of isotope and C-14. discussing carbon dating is optional to answer the starter whereby the cannabis and remains both contain the same amount of C-14. Students complete questions related to relativity and isotopes using the Edexcel Chemistry textbook

Students are introduced to a few panels related to Superman to get them talking whether Superman can change charcoal into diamond after which they watch a small clip from the movie exerting pressure. Students are introduced to the idea of alltropes before looking at a range of moli-models (diamond, graphite, amorphous carbon and buckminsterfullerene) and information sheets to fill in a summary table. Students complete a range of questions to demonstrate their knowledge.

Students watch the teacher demonstrate lead nitrate reacting with Potassium Iodide, Copper reacting with oxygen and Magnesium reacting with hydrochloric acid to demonstrate conservation of mass in a closed and enclosed system. Students learn how to calculate reacting masses using a worked demo Students practice their knowledge by answering a series of questions Based upon page 74-75 of the Edexcel new specification

Students are introduced to a Chief fireman who is struggling to put out a burning building. Students discuss their ideas while they watch the video and share their ideas to the class. Students are introduced to the fire triangle and the word equation for combustion. Students complete a practical in which they build three types of fire extinguishers (sand, water and carbon dioxide foam) to put out a controlled fire made from splints. Students decide on which extinguisher is the most effective and how it relates to the fire triangle. Students finish the lesson through the introduction of a chip pan fire to demonstrate how certain fires have specific requirements to extinguish them safely.

Some resources for three lessons designed to introduce Edexcel C3 topic 2. Lesson 1 Students describe a graph regarding the amount of soap that is used across the country and interpret what it could mean. -Students are introduced to water hardness, both permanent and temporary. -concentration with practice questions -Ion exchange by using the textbook lesson 2 Students are reminded of concentration and are introduced to the mole! -what is a mole -concentration in terms of mol/volume -practice questions -students are introduced to the procedure of producing a soluble salt and are asked to read the textbook for homework Lesson 3 Students prepare copper sulphate crystals from an acid base reaction.

Two lessons designed to introduce students to the idea of non-metal atoms sharing outer electrons to bond. Students are first introduce to the common simple covalent molecules before learning how to draw dot and cross diagrams. In the second lesson students define molecules and investigate the valency by making simple covalent structures from moli-mods.

Students are introduced to the acid bath murderer of Crawley. After watching a quick clip students see the reaction between concentrated sulfuric acid (20ml) and sugar (50ml). Students use the PowerPoint slides to gain an understanding of concentration and practice a few calculations. Students follow a series of instructions to make a standard solution of calcium sulfate.

Lesson 1 Students are introduced to the Salt hotel in Bolivia and asked to discuss properties of the substance. Students are introduced to the concept of losing and gaining electrons. Students fill in the table to complete their notes. Students complete the appropriate levelled worksheet to demonstrate their understanding. Lesson 2 Students use their knowledge from the last lesson to workout the formulae of a number of examples. Students order the formulae/name dominoes into the correct order and use them to fill in their common anion and cation table. Students complete the double page spread from the new edexcel Chemistry textbook. Lesson 3: Physical and chemical properties Students are introduced to giant ionic lattices before evaporating a solution of copper sulfate to produce their own crystals. Lesson 4: Testing ionic substances Students complete three experiments with a range of examples to test whether they have a high melting point, dissolve or conduct electricity. Lesson 5: Revision poster Students display their knowledge of the unit before their end of unit test.