I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
Included in this Metallic Bonding, Structure and Properties Resource:
A student learning mat worksheet
A comprehensive answer sheet
The resource encompasses the following areas:
Metallic bonding structure with labelling exercise
Discussion on electrostatic forces
The properties and structure of alloys and pure metals
Key metal properties with bonding explanations
Comparisons between group 1 and transition metal properties
This is a ‘covers all’ resource which I have found to be accessible to a range of abilities and engages classes well. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and leave your feedback.
Introduction to the Periodic Table Lesson
GCSE Chemistry AQA 9-1 (Spec 1.2.1)
Identify the different areas of the periodic table.
Explain how the position of an element in the periodic table is related to its electronic structure and therefore its atomic (proton) number.
Predict element reactivity trends and possible reactions of elements from their positions in the periodic table.
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about the periodic table for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand what the periodic table is and describe the features of some groups. Prior knowledge on electronic structure is required.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple intro task
Information slides on areas of the periodic table, groups and periods etc.
Question slides on predicting properties of elements and a student handout worksheet on labeling the periodic table
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.
Included in the resource:
‘Label the periodic table’ worksheet
‘Key features of the periodic table’ worksheet
Answer sheets for both worksheets
These are useful introductory worksheets for teaching the periodic table.
Worksheet 1:
Students label the periodic table based on the words listed. They must also identify what a ‘group’ is and what a ‘period’ is. Students can also identify which regions of the periodic table are metals, non-metals and metalloids.
Worksheet 2:
Students answer questions on four key regions of the periodic table (alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals). The questions are based around properties, reactivity and uses.
Please see the preview included. Please note that some of my resources may include American spellings.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reaction Profile Diagrams Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on exothermic and endothermic reaction profile diagrams: adding labels, comparing diagrams and reflecting on energy change. Follow up activities include key questions as well as examination style questioning to put the lesson objectives into context.
Included in the lesson:
Starter keyword task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Exothermic and endothermic reaction profile discussion with student worksheet
Follow up activities to consolidate knowledge
Key questions
Examination style questions
Reflective fun plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students who can just define what exothermic and endothermic reactions are, no further detailed prior knowledge is required. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘activation energy’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
This is a handy, little foldable lap book on the topic of Fractional Distillation. It looks bright and bold in any exercise book. The foldable resource covers the following:
Fractions collected from fractional distillation
The key process of separating hydrocarbons (using key words)
Quick questions about hydrocarbon properties at the bottom and top of the column
This is a brilliant summary activity for any class. ANSWERS included!
Polymers and the Environment: Biodegradable and Recycling
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the role of polymers in environmental issues, with particular emphasis on plastics, biodegradability and recycling. There is no practical, but the option to watch associated YouTube clips, although this isn’t required for the lesson.
Included in the lesson:
Starter keyword crossword task
Student opinion on plastics
Upgrading answers task (PEE Paragraphs)
Student key questions
Answer discussion
Information on recycling
Biodegradable definition
Reflection on plastic opinions
Reflective plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students new to environmental issues who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as biodegradable and photodegradable. The keywords monomer, polymer, natural, synthetic and polymerization are mentioned within the lesson, so prior knowledge of these terms would be ideal.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
This full set of dominoes is a fun and competitive way to teach atoms.
The dominoes are based around atomic structure and atomic models, with the keywords including: proton, nucleus, compound, Dalton, Bohr etc…
ALSO included is an additional activity where students can match images of atomic models to the correct domino in the chain.
Please do let me know what your class thought.
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about the periodic table.
Included are questions on:
Group names: alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals
Reactivity trends in specific groups
Uses of elements
Properties of elements from specific groups
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
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Crude Oil Flipbook
Included:
Teacher instructions page on how to construct the flipbook
Teacher answer page with comprehensive answers
Flipbook pages - introduction, alkanes & alkenes, fractional distillation and cracking
This resource is ideal to be used as a review activity to summarize key learning of crude oil. It can be used in class or set as a homework/ revision task for students to reflect on their learning and potentially prepare for an assessment.
Key learning areas:
Crude oil and hydrocarbon definitions
Alkanes and alkenes general formula and examples
Fractional distillation process and products
Cracking products and conditions
This resource is designed to be printed and glued into a regular A4 size exercise book. The flipbook itself is A5 to save on printing pages, so typically fills half an A4 page.
Engaging, concise, PDF and print ready!
Fractional Distillation Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on alkanes and alkenes but are new to fractional distillation.
Metals and Non-Metals Reading Passage
Included in this resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading passage:
Includes information on metal and non-metal positions in the Periodic Table, a discussion on their properties and which ions they form.
Student questions:
Tiered as recall, explain and compare, the questions follow the reading passage. There is also a comparison table for them to fill out and extract information from the text.
Answer key:
Includes a comprehensive set of answers covering all questions.
This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or an independent revision task. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
ISOMERS: Structural Isomerism
Included in this resource is a question activity and accompanying answer key, both as an editable PowerPoint version and uneditable PDF.
The question activity includes key definitions with examples and two questions on each type of structural isomerism. Isomerism included in the resource:
Chain isomerism
Position isomerism
Functional group isomerism
Ideal as a student-led activity, as the examples and definitions aid independent learning. The resource can be used in-class, for homework or revision.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Catalysts and Catalytic Converters Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing in-depth explanations and writing a reaction equation.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of catalysts and catalytic converters.
This calculation collection includes brilliant activity sheets on understanding the mass/mole equation AND detailed answer sheets.There is also prompts on how to use the equation and adapt it for different question styles.
These resources require no prep, just make sure your class has a periodic table and calculators then you’re good to go.
Solid, Liquid and Gas Worksheets
Included in this resource:
3 states of matter worksheets
3 states of matter answer sheets
Worksheets - The worksheets (one for each state of matter), require students to state examples, draw particle diagrams, identify properties and answer questions on linked processes such as evaporation, condensation and melting.
Answers - Full comprehensive answers for each section of the worksheets. The answer sheets are student friendly too, so they could self or peer assess if needed.
The documents are completely editable and set up in A4 format (PowerPoint) for easy printing.
Please view the preview for a full insight into the resource - Thanks.
Halloween Science Foldables
Simple to make, Halloween themed science foldables! Review key general science themes with a Halloween spin. The three foldables in this resource are set up in A4 format, are print ready and come with an accompanying answer key. There is an instructions box in the corner of each foldable too, to prompt children. The foldables can be applicable for a number of different grades as they draw on general science principles and can be used as a fun, science activity as Halloween approaches.
Included:
A Skeleton and bones foldable with answer page
This foldable includes simple questions on bones and the human skeleton. Children don’t require a great deal of knowledge of the skeletal system to complete this. Some of the questions can be ‘best guess’ style (e.g. How many bones do you think an adult skeleton has?) whilst others draw on key science principles (e.g. Which mineral keeps bones healthy?).
A cauldron chemicals foldable with answer page
The cauldron foldable focuses on simple chemicals and mixtures questions (e.g. What is a mixture? How would you separate sand and water?)
A pumpkin foldable with answer page
The pumpkin foldable includes questions which draw on science themes around food groups, plant pollination and energy (e.g. pumpkin plants have both male and female parts, how is pollen transferred between these parts?)
Make Chemical Bonding FUN!
This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach students about the types of chemical bonding. An effective active learning technique!
Included in this resource:
Snakes and ladders board
Filled with student questions
Student worksheet
For students to note down their answers to the board questions
Answer key
Comprehensive answers for all board questions
All board questions are based around ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. This includes giving key properties and linked reasoning, uses and applications, and drawing covalent and ionic bonds. The covalent and ionic questions also relate to giant covalent structures and ionic lattices.
The board game is set up to be printed in A3 but can easily be adapted to A4 margins. The resource is completely editable as a PowerPoint document but a PDF copy is also included for preparation free printing.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
This is a great cut and paste resource for the ‘history of atomic theory’ topic.
Students match an image with the model and scientist name, then with a description of the model.
Bold, to the point and hands on, this is handy resource for any class.
ANSWERS included within the resource.
Seven Resource Bundle
This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of the Periodic Table:
Introduction to the Periodic Table
The history and scientists of the Periodic Table
Metals vs Non-Metals
Group 1 Alkali Metals
Group 0 Noble Gases
Group 7 Halogens
The Transition Metals
Each question sheet includes tiered questions described as recall, label, explain, apply and compare. The questions follow the reading passages and require both simple information extraction and higher level thinking skills.
These resources are ideal for independent study. They are ideal in-class activities, homework tasks or revision summary resources. They are very versatile. I have specifically bundled this collection of resources together as they cover everything my students need to know surrounding the Periodic Table.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.