Engaging lessons, revision materials and activities for students of all ages.
I studied for a Degree and D.Phil in chemistry at St John's College, Oxford and enjoy a teaching career inspiring and enthusing the next generation.
Engaging lessons, revision materials and activities for students of all ages.
I studied for a Degree and D.Phil in chemistry at St John's College, Oxford and enjoy a teaching career inspiring and enthusing the next generation.
4.2 Organisation
AQA GCSE Biology, trilogy or synergy revision mats/grids
These simple revision mats, similar to the full set I have written for chemistry, can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Biology only and higher tier content is marked along with content linked to the required practicals (RP3, RP4 etc).
Contains 12 mats for unit 2 as Powerpoint and PDF answer grids also included.
These 12 printable A3/A4 mats cover the following content:
Unit 2 - Organisation
Mat 1 - Principles of organisation
Mat 2 - The human digestive system
Mat 3 - Qualitative reagents to test for enzymes RP4 and investigating the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme RP5
Mat 4 - The heart and lungs
Mat 5 - Coronary heart disease
Mat 6 - Health issues and non-communicable diseases
Mat 7 - Effects of non-communicable diseases
Mat 8 - Cancer
Mat 9 - Plant tissues, organs and systems
Mat 10 - Water transport in plants
Mat 11 - Experiments on water transport, the transpiration stream
Mat 12 - Movement of substances through a plant
AQA GCSE Combined Science - **FOUNDATION TIER **
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. Include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Now with free suggested answer sheets to support non-specialists or parents/students revising. Provided as Powerpoint and PDF.
These 8 printable A3 mats cover the following content
Unit 1 Atomic structure and the periodic table (4 mats)
Atoms elements and compounds
Mixtures
The model of the atom
Subatomic particles
Size of atoms
Relative atomic mass
Electronic structure
The Periodic Table
Metals and non-metals
Group 0
Group 1
Group 7
Unit 2 Bonding structure and the properties of matter
Chemical bonds
Ionic bonding
Ionic compounds
Covalent bonding
Covalent compounds
Metallic bonding
How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
State symbols
Properties of ionic compounds
Properties of small molecules
Polymers
Giant covalent structures
Properties of metals and alloys
Metals as conductors
Structure and bonding of carbon
10 page introductory workbook introducing alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
Part 1 – Organic chemicals and functional groups
Part 2 – Alcohols
Part 3 – Carboxylic Acids
Part 4 – Esters
Success criteria covered by this booklet:
You should know what a functional group is and know what the functional group for an alcohol, a carboxylic acid and an ester is
You should be able to interpret information about alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
You should be able to recognise alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters from their names or formulae
You should be able to give examples of alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters and explain their uses
Halogenoalkanes
Mat 1
Synthesis via free radical substitution
Nucleophilic substitution
Reaction with hydroxide
Reaction with cyanide
Damage to the ozone layer
Mat 2
Nucleophilic substitution reaction with ammonia to form an amine
Practice mechanism questions
Mat 3
Elimination reactions with hydroxide
Isomerism in elimination of asymmetric
halogenoalkanes
Mat 4
Practice questions
Alkenes
Mat 1
Electrophilic addition mechanism
HBr, bromine, and bromine water
Mat 2
Intermediates and practice questions
Mat 3
The reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid mechanism
Regents and conditions and practice questions
Mat 4
Addition polymerisation and practice questions
Mat 5
Steam hydration of ethene
Catalysed steam hydration
Dehydration of ethanol
Comparison between hydration and fermentation
Alcohols
Mat 1
Steam hydration of ethene
Glucose and empirical formula
Fermentation conditions and comparison with hydration
Mat 2
Reagents and conditions for the different methods of alcohol production
Mat 3
Oxidation of alcohols
Practical application of oxidation of alcohols and equipment
Mat 4
Mechanism for elimination/dehydration of alcohols
Formation of isomers from longer chain/or unsymmetrical alcohols
Mat 5
Identification of different types of organic compounds with test tube reactions and spectroscopy
This is an A3 resource for AQA A- level chemistry containing note for the whole transition metal topic condensed to fit on 1 page,
This is a big topic, so it is quite small, but would make a great poster in A3 or A2.
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount
These printable A3 mats cover unit 4, Reactivity of Metals, Reactions of Acids, Titrations, Electrolysis
Mat 1
Formation of positive ions when metal atoms react
Observations when alkali metals react with water
Tendency to form positive ions and the reactivity series
Inclusion of carbon and hydrogen in the reactivity series
Observations when metals react with acids
Placing metals in order of reactivity by observation of their reactions
The meaning of displacement
Mat 2
What is a metal ore
Examples of metals that can be found natively in the Earth
Reduction to form metals
Meaning of the terms oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen
Meaning of the terms oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons
Equations for the extraction of metals using carbon
Metal displacement
Ionic equations for displacement reactions
Comparisons of cost of titanium extraction vs iron extraction
Mat3
Reaction of metals with acids to produce salts and hydrogen
Formation of hydrogen and hydroxide ion in solution
Indicator
Neutralisation and salt formation
Names and formulae of common laboratory acids
Names and formulae of common laboratory alkalis
Charges on common ions
Soluble and insoluble hydroxides
Metals and acids as redox reactions
Mat 4
Formation of soluble salts by evaporation and crystallisatiion
pH scale and neutralisation
Indicators vs. pH probes
Titrations
Calculations for titrations
Ionic equation for neutralisation
Mat 5
Strong and weak acids
Ionisation of acids
Difference between the terms strong and weak and concentrated and dilute
The meaning of the pH scale
Mat 6
The process of electrolysis
Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
Using electrolysis to extract metals
Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Representation of reactions at electrodes as half equations
Contains editable PowerPoint revision mats for AQA chemistry GCSE 9-1. PDF file bundle available at a discount.
Unit 1- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Unit 2 - Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter
Unit 3 - Quantitative Chemistry
Unit 4 - Chemical Changes and acids and alkalis
Unit 5 - Exothermic and endothermic reactions and cells
Unit 6 - Rate and extent of chemical change and reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Unit 7 - Organic Chemistry
Unit 8 - Chemical Analysis
Unit 9 - Chemistry of the Atmosphere
Unit 10 - Sustainable Development and Earth's Resources
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount.
These 7 printable A3 mats cover the whole of unit 7 - Organic Chemistry
Mat 1
Carbon compounds as fuel and feedstock
Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
Fractional distillation
Petrochemicals
Properties of hydrocarbons
Complete combustion balancing equations
Mat 2
Cracking and alkanes
Balancing chemical equations for cracking
Usefulness of cracking
Structure and formulae of alkenes
Mat 3
Reactions of the alkenes
C=C functional group
Reagents and conditions for addition of hydrogen, water and halogens
Displayed formulae
Mat 4
Alcohols - names and formulae
Identification of functional group and displayed formula
Fermentation
Steam hydration
Uses of alcohols
Reactions of alcohols
Mat 5
Carboxylic acids
Functional group and displayed formula
Reactions of acids
Weak acids
Esterification
Intermolecular forces in carboxylic acids
Mat 6
Addition polymerisation
Recognising alkene monomers
Drawing polymer H diagrams
Relate the repeating unit to the monomer
Condensation polymerisation
Ester link
-diols and -dioic acids
Mat 7
Amino acids
Polypeptides
DNA and other naturally occurring polymers
4.1 Cell Biology
AQA GCSE Biology, trilogy or synergy revision mats/grids
These simple revision mats, similar to the full set I have written for chemistry, can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Biology only and higher tier content is marked along with content linked to the required practicals (RP1, RP2 etc).
Contains 7 mats for unit 1 as Powerpoint and PDF answer grids also included.
These 7 printable A3/A4 mats cover the following content:
Unit 1 - Cell Biology
Cell structure
Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Animal and plant cells
Cell specialisation
Cell differentiation
Microscopy
Cultuting microorganisms (biology only)
Cell division
Chromosomes
Mitosis and the cell cycle
Stem cells
Transport in cells
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount.
These 3 printable A3 mats cover unit 5 - Energy Changes
Mat 1
Definitions of exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions
Uses of exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions
Particle model and activation energy
Relative energies of reactants and products in exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions
Energy profiles for exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions
Changes in temperature for exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions
Mat 2
Energy profiles to show activation energy and overall energy change
Bond energies
Using bond energies to calculate overall energy change
Calculating bond energies
Drawing molecules to show all the bonds present
Improving experiments to measure changes in temperature
Comparison of energy needed to break bonds with energy released making them
Mat 3
Chemical cells and the factors affecting voltage
Rechargeable and non-rechargeable cells identification
Rechargeable and non-rechargeable cells advantages and disadvantages
Hydrogen fuel cell advantages and disadvantages
Equations in a hydrogen fuel cell overall and at each electrode
Designing a lemon clock
Huge pack of resources to teach a module on thinking skills and metacognitive approaches to science exam questions. Aimed at year 10/11 double or triple scientists. The resources focus on skills and contain examples from biology, chemistry and physics.
The questions selected can usually be answered from the information in the question meaning this work can be incorporated into teaching without worrying too much about where you are in the syllabus. Mark schemes are included.
Metacognition, which includes ideas such as learning to learn and developing thinking skills, can be applied to the way students tackle examination questions. This scheme of learning and accompanying lessons and resources,for science skills, breaks down the different types of questions that students meet and supports them to find learned strategies that work for them in how to tackle those questions.
Each skill comes complete with a PowerPoint, worksheet and mark scheme. The resources are based on AQA materials but the skills are transferable across other exam boards. All three sciences: biology, chemistry and physics, are covered.
Connections and tick boxes
Data in tables
Graphs
Data in bar and pie charts
Comprehension and application
Command words
Complicated diagrams
Extended response questions
Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make GCSE science engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time!
The accompanying worksheet allows students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. The answers are included to help the busy teacher or non-specialist.
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic.
These 4 printable A3 mats cover unit 3.3.3 halogenoalkanes and include a separate model answer sheet. Also included as pdf files.
Mat 1
Synthesis via free radical substitution
Nucleophilic substitution
Reaction with hydroxide
Reaction with cyanide
Damage to the ozone layer
Mat 2
Nucleophilic substitution reaction with ammonia to form an amine
Practice mechanism questions
Mat 3
Elimination reactions with hydroxide
Isomerism in elimination of asymmetric halogenoalkanes
Mat 4
Practice questions
AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.3.9 Aromatic Chemistry and the reactions of benzene and its derivatives - Lesson or Revision workbook with answers
This workbooks covers a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style notetaking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin.
Colour is used consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for all students but especially students who have dyslexia.
The booklet can also be produced as a revision guide for the topic and contains all the notes and practice past paper questions you would need to revise along with worked examples. Student and parent friendly and can be used without a teacher.
This booklet is 25 pages long with answers to past paper questions provided at the back from page 21 onwards. It is provided in word and pdf. Please customise for personal use only and do not share or re-sell.
Contents
• Useful definitions
• Kékulé structure and problems with it
• Naming compounds based on benzene
• Electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene
‘Big ideas’ in chemistry is about identifying and systematically teaching the overarching principles and crucial concepts your students need to become outstanding chemists. Many resources and books are produced with a single exam specification in mind which can leave your students with better knowledge in some areas than others and can make changing exam boards more difficult due to costs of resourcing. Liberate yourself from the exam specification and teach this amazing subject holistically ensuring your students have the detailed knowledge they need to gain confident mastery and an ability to apply their knowledge in unfamiliar scenarios. ‘Big ideas’ enables easier transfer between exam boards for students and teachers (especially non-specialists), and ‘connections’ enables you to place your own emphasis during teaching on concepts important to the actual exams your students will be sitting.
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 to complete in class or at home. One sheet is a great starter activity or homework task. All the sheets form a useful revision workbook.
These 5 printable A3 mats cover 3.3.5 alcohols and includes a separate powerpoint containing model answers. Provided also as pdf files.
Mat 1
Steam hydration of ethene
Glucose and empirical formula
Fermentation conditions and comparison with hydration
Mat 2
Reagents and conditions for the different methods of alcohol production
Mat 3
Oxidation of alcohols
Practical application of oxidation of alcohols and equipment
Mat 4
Mechanism for elimination/dehydration of alcohols
Formation of isomers from longer chain/or unsymmetrical alcohols
Mat 5
Identification of different types of organic compounds with test tube reactions and spectroscopy
With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount
These printable A3 mats cover unit 9 - Chemistry of the atmosphere
Mat 1
Earth’s atmosphere today
How oxygen increased and carbon dioxide decreased
Changes in the Earth’s atmosphere
The History of the Earth
Mat 2
Greenhouse gases
Human impact on the environment
Causes of global climate change
The Greenhouse effect
Bias and peer review
Mat 3
Global effects of climate change
Mat 4
Carbon footprint and emissions of carbon dioxide and methane
Reducing carbon and methane emissions
Mat 5
Pollution from fuels
Problems from pollution
Petrol and diesel
Balancing equations for complete and incomplete combustion
These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount.
These printable A3 mats cover unit 10 - Resources and sustainable development
Mat 1
Using the Earth’s resources
Finite and renewable resources
Recycling
Sustainable development
Natural resources
Synthetic products
Using and preserving resources
Mat 2
Potable water
UK water supply
Distillation and pure water
Desalination
Mat 3
Waste water treatment
Sewage treatment processes
Septic tanks
Factors contributing to waste water
Mat 4
Alternative methods of extracting metals
Phytomining
Bioleaching
Corrosion and rusting
Mat 5
Life cycle assessment of plastic bags versus paper bags
Mat 6
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Raw materials
Ceramics
Glass
Steelmaking and using scrap iron
Mat 7
Polymers, composites and alloys
Thermosoftening vs. thermosetting
Alloys and their uses
Mat 8
Haber process
Rate vs. yield and compromises.
NPK fertilisers and salts in NPK fertiliser manufacture.
Have fun with a free bonfire night chemistry lesson or science club lunchtime special!
Inspire your KS3 or KS4 students to learn more about chemistry.
Teach them about the use of salts and metal powders in fireworks to create colours and sparkles (take real care when using metal powders such as iron) and make sure students know they should not be creating or dismantling their own fireworks.
Design a firework.
Links to spectroscopy of the stars
…and analysis of valuable old paintings to spot fakes using the technology seen in the art BBC TV series Fake or Fortune!
Free taster lesson. This Powerpoint lesson introduces the properties of metals and non-metals using a video clip link from a Harry Potter film. Students explore how the Death Eaters attack the Millennium Bridge and how the properties of metals help us to understand the catastrophic failure of the bridge in the film without resorting to magic! Engaging links then made with the Millennium Bridge on its opening and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout.
AQA GCSE Biology, trilogy or synergy revision mats/grids -** FREE SAMPLE** of my new biology revision materials. Please enjoy.
These simple revision mats, similar to the full set I have written for chemistry, can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Biology only and higher tier content is marked along with content linked to the required practicals (RP1, RP2 etc).
This free sample has contains all 7 mats for unit 1 as Powerpoint and PDF. For the answer grids please download the paid resource.
These 7 printable A3/A4 mats cover the following content:
Unit 1 - Cell Biology
Cell structure
Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Animal and plant cells
Cell specialisation
Cell differentiation
Microscopy
Cultuting microorganisms (biology only)
Cell division
Chromosomes
Mitosis and the cell cycle
Stem cells
Transport in cells
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport