Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Starter to ease pupils into the topic. Using the periodic table, students have to work out the number of electrons in the outer shell of various elements. -Very well explained video on the properties of covalent bonds - good for visual learners. -A very well structured worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a single covalent bond. -Numerous self and peer assessment opportunities. -Brilliant worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a double or triple covalent bond. -Exciting AfL task where pupils use mini whiteboards to demonstrate their progress. -Research task where pupils have to answer questions on the properties of covalent bonds. -Engaging game which requires pupils to describe keywords on the board, whilst standing back to back. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary. *The paid version of this resource has differentiated worksheets for single, double and covalent bonds as well as an explanation slide on how covalent bonds form. If you liked this resource, why not try it out?

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -An engaging starter where pupils extract information from a text in order to label the parts of the atom. -Recap of the charge and the mass of each subatomic particle. -Recap of what the atomic and mass numbers represent. -A very well structured worksheet task where pupils label the different parts of the modern periodic table. -Self and peer assessment opportunities throughout the lesson. -Excellent video on how the periodic table was developed. -Brilliant literacy task where pupils answer questions on how Newlands developed his version of the periodic table. -Another fantastic literacy task where pupils describe how Mendeleev developed Newlands’ periodic table. -An exciting AfL task where pupils stand back-to-back and describe keywords they can see on the board, without using the actual word. The other pupils have to guess the keyword their partner is describing! -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on the properties of ionic compounds and covalent compounds (including simple structures and giant covalent structures such as diamond, graphite and silica). -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to chemical reactions and metallic bonding.  -Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Very engaging starter where students identify the parts of the periodic table. -Teacher notes for practical including a list of equipment, risk assessment and a video based method. -An exciting demonstration practical where pupils observe group one alkali metals reacting with water. -A very well strucured worksheet task where pupils create word and symbol equations for group one metals reacting with water, write down their observation for the demonstration and draw the electronic configuration of group one elements. -Several self and peer assessment opportunities. -Well explained videos on the properties of groups one, seven and zero elements. -A brilliant fill in the blanks task where students explain why reactivity of group one and seven elements changes as you go down the group, -A thrilling game where pupils stand back to back and describe to their partners group 0 keywords they can see on the board, whilst the partner has to guess the word. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

Three excellently differentiated worksheets.  Engaging activity where pupils have to label the different parts of the periodic table. Very well structured and scaffolded according to ability. Excellent for visual learners. Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

Three excellently differentiated worksheets. Engaging activity where pupils have to draw atoms and their relevant ions using a dot and cross diagram. Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR). Tags: Ion - Charge - Atom - Group Number - Periodic Table - Bonding - Ionic Bonding - Electrostatic Force - Electrostatic Charge - Metal - Non metal - Electron - Shell

Brilliant pupil-led lesson which includes: -A recap of the atomic structure. -A useful recap of the periodic table. -Very well explained slides on how to draw diagrams for ionic bonding by using the periodic table. -Well structured information on how to name ionic compounds. -Differentiated and engaging worksheets where pupils have to draw an atom and the ion it becomes, the charges for each ion and determine the electronic configuration for each atom and ion. -Fantastic activity where pupils learn how to name ionic compounds. -Challenging and thought provoking questions describing the properties of ionic bonding. -Excellent differentiated, matching task on ionic bonding facts. -Challenging exam questions. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Literacy starter where pupils extract information from a text, in order to label the parts of an atom. -Numerous peer and self assessment opportunities. -Recap of the mass and charge of subatomic particles. -Recap of what the mass and atomic number represent. -Very well explained video on how to determine the number of electrons an element has. -Brilliant animations which make electronic structure and electric configuration easy to understand - very good for visual learners. -A very engaging and well structured task where pupils use the periodic table to draw the electronic structure and determine the electric configuration of various elements. -Exciting mini whiteboard task where the name of an element appears on the board and pupils have draw the element’s electronic structure, by referring to the periodic table. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

Outstanding pupil-led lesson which includes: -Well structured starter which allows pupils to recall the parts of an atom, whilst reinforcing literacy skills. -Self assessment tasks after each activity. -Engaging video on how the nuclear model was accepted by scientists. -Three thought-provoking questions on the alpha particle scattering experiment. -Fun activity where pupils have to sort statements regarding the nuclear model and the plum pudding model into the correct column. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary. *According to the AQA spec, the exact same content is part of the P1 and C1 units.

6 excellently differentiated worksheets: -3 worksheets for single covalent bonds (for low, mid and high ability pupils). -3 worksheets for double and triple covalent bonds (for low, mid and high ability pupils). -Engaging activity where pupils have to draw covalently bonded compounds using a dot and cross diagram. -Thought provoking tasks which require students to work out the structural formula and chemical formula of compounds, after drawing them. -Answer sheet available for every worksheet. -Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR). Tags: Covalent - Bond - Atom - Group Number - Periodic Table - Bonding - Non metal - Electron - Shell

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Starter to ease pupils into the topic; pupils need to construct the reactivity series. -Detailed description of the reactivity series. -Well structured task which requires students to label an electrolysis diagram. -Excellent and relevant videos to explain each concept. -Thought provoking fill in the blanks task where pupils describe the process of electrolysis and how ions behave. -Engaging activity on oxidation and reduction reactions. -Creative task requiring students to work out the ions formed at each electrode in aqueous solutions and molten compounds. -Questions on the process of aluminium oxide electrolysis. -Excellent half equations task. -Answers with every activity. -Engaging game which requires pupils to describe keywords on the board, whilst standing back to back. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Great starter to ease pupils into the topic; unscramble the title and arrange images smallest to biggest. -Well structured exam questions, with text to refer back to and figure out the answers. -Excellent numeracy task; calculate the size of nanoparticles in standard form and convert to significant figures. -Brilliant literacy task; identify and correct 11 spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes related to the risks and uses of nanoparticles. -Very engaging maths in science task; calculate surface area to volume ratio of various nanoparticles. -Answers for every main activity! -Challenge and extension tasks for every activity. -Plenary; video showing practical use of nanoparticles.

-A very well structured starter which introduces the atomic structure. -Thought-provoking task where pupils define element, compound and mixture. -Fun diagram based task where pupils label elements, compounds and mixtures. -Very engaging activity where pupils identify the elements present in a compound, by using the periodic table. -Numerous self and peer assessment tasks. -Table activity where pupils distinguish the number of atoms and elements present in a compound. -Exciting mini whiteboard task. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including: -Literacy starter where pupils read information in order to label the parts of an atom. -Numerous self and peer assessment opportunities. -Research task where pupils discover the electrical charge, mass and location of sub atomic particles. -Example questions on how to use the periodic table to determine the atomic number, mass number, number of protons, number of electrons and number of neutrons for an element. -Engaging task where pupils use the periodic table to determine the atomic number, mass number, number of protons, number of electrons and number of neutrons for an element. -Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on how electricity is generated in a power station and how it is transferred via the national grid via step up and step down transformers. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to fossil fuels, current, voltage, power and energy transfer.  -Compatible with all Physics exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on renewable energy sources such as solar panels, solar cells, tidal power, geothermal energy, wind turbines and hydroelectricity. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to energy transfer, generating electricity and the national grid.  -Compatible with all physics exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

-Very engaging quiz on atoms and the periodic table. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with ABCD cards, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Compatible with all biology exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR). -Questions cover the following Chemistry topics: *Atomic structure *Mass number *Atomic number *Elements *Proton, neutron and electron calculations *Electronic configuration *Parts of the periodic table (Noble gases, Halogens, Transition metals, Alkali metals, metals and non metals) *Sub atomic particle charges and mass number *Electronic structure

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on energy level diagrams, exothermic and endothermic reactions and bond energies. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to chemical reactions and word and symbol equations.  -Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on calculating relative formula mass and moles. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to relative atomic mass and the periodic table.  -Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

-The words MOVE in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game. -Very engaging game on the elements of the periodic table. -Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test. -Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams. -Can be used as a starter, main, or plenary. -Links in well with topics related to atomic structure, atoms, compounds, mixtures, the periodic table and chemical reactions.  -Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).