Three simple gap-fill worksheets suitable for low ability.

A practical lesson (stations) illustrating the differences between a physical and chemical reaction. Methods are included on powerpoint and on pupil worksheet.

A revision sheet for foundation OCR Gateway Chemistry GCSE Combined Science covering chemical formulae, conservation of mass, detecting gases, redox, pH, acids and electrolysis.

Simple re-introduction of pH scale at KS4 introducing idea of hydrogen and hydroxide ions and also explaining what a base is. Includes good practical where the pupils carry out serial dilutions to create their own pH scale. Practical can be used as competition to see who can create the best pH scale as pupils can struggle with dilutions and accurate measuring.

For OCR Gateway Chemistry for GCSE Combined Science

Complete set of revision resources for OCR Gateway Chemistry for GCSE Combined Science including a quiz, revision sheet, crossword and a raffle activity where pupils complete tasks (worksheets) to earn raffle tickets which gives them the chance to win a prize. Revision covers relative formula mass, empirical formula, purity and separation techniques, bonding and properties of materials.

A combination of revision resources for OCR Gateway Chemistry for Combined Science C1 including worksheet, quiz, wordsearch and crossword. Resouce covers The Particle Model and Atomic Structure.

A fun way to introduce Rf values specifically for low ability pupils. Includes instructions for activity and worksheet to use with the game.

A lesson where pupils develop their planning and enquiry skills. This was an observed lesson where I received an Outstanding. Pupils learn about the scientific method and how science is constantly changing with new evidence. The starter was a card sort but unfortunately I do not have a digital copy but I did put the pictures up on the powerpoint so they could be printed off or the information can just be displayed on the board. There is a worksheet where pupils demonstrate their progress. By end of lesson all pupils should have progressed to some extent.

Follows on from lesson on Conservation of Mass, explaining how equations must also be balanced. Shows how to work it out through powerpoint animation and also includes state symbols at the end.

Powerpoint and results table for whole practical lesson on conservation of mass.

Based on the new GCSE for OCR Gateway Chemistry for GCSE Combined Science explaining how to construct chemical formulae.

7 Tasks with answers. Pupils complete Task 1 and mark it themselves. They then receive a raffle ticket and move on to Task 2. At end of lesson, winning ticket wins a prize. More tasks completed means a higher chance of winning.

Introductory card sort and full set of powerpoints including practicals to be done for Rate of Reaction Unit.

Card Sort and Presentation to be used over two lessons as it introduces the topic with a simple fun practical using alka seltzer/denture cleaners which covers effect of temp, concentration and surface area very easily. Second lesson has more complicated set up where pupils practice how to measure the rate of reaction more accurately. Also used for successful interview lesson!

One sheet that can be printed on A3 which summarises the topic. First sheet is for lower ability whereas second sheet is bit more challenging for higher.

Lesson introducing KS4 chemistry starting with C1 - The Particle Model. I spent one lesson explaining what the particle model is and the following lesson looking at some models. Pupils have to explain on the sheet what the model is representing and then evaluate whether it is good or not. Model 1: Popcorn kernels stuck into a cube of butter. Melt over frying pan and ask pupils to discuss how this represents particle model (kernels are ordered, more heat causes butter to melt and kernels are free to "flow" and finally kernels pop representing gas particles spreading out). Model 2: Particle model (Ball and stick) on springs Model 3: States and Appartus - Gas in test tube with bung, liquid in measuring cylinder and charcoal in beaker etc. Model 4: Particles and Kinetic Energy - Use a IEC Kinetic Theory apparatus

Presentation with link to brilliant simulation showing the size of an atom.