a simple worksheet/writing frame for a basic candle burning experiment

my medium term plan for a forensics/CSI unit

Planning and activity book for alchemy module, I use this with year 7/8. Pupils start by looking at the core alchemical idea of the great work which is broken into four stages that they can draw pictures to describe. Then they look at the developing theory of the elements (I do flame tests here too), transmutation (changing one thing to another; I let pupils decide their own experiment to carry out so long as it is safe and involves a change), immortality and cosmetics, nuclear transmutation can be covered but I haven't planned it in yet, the big booklet may take some finishing or adapting.

some instructions on how to produce a good piece of rate of reaction coursework

the first half of the new AQA entry level science planning including the first component of physics, chemistry and biology should cover year 1 of teaching the course - including a lesson i developed that could be useful for a TDA and the long term plan for entry level that can be adapted.

A simple mystery powders CSI lesson that relates to the work of forensic scientists

a picture of a brainiac experiment on alkali metals in a 5 questions framework, as a starter for the pupils

A simple results table i use to get pupils to compare 5 samples of powders 4 known and 1 unknown and see if they can guess what the unknown is, can be adapted for any powder, this one is simplified for pupils with SEN

a powerpoint with a simple description of atomic and formula mass

a set of premade cards with the elements written on them, with the rest of the information left blank for the pupils to fill in

a keywords sheet for the old edexcel patterns in properties module still useful as a starter because it asks pupils to find definiotns of atom, element, etc

I have used the level 3 - 5 science APP statements to make an Xbox achievment assessment for the pupils called science live. It works like the achievements on xbox pupils get the black and white sheet for their books then get the coloured stickers when they unlock the achievement it is an easy skill tracker and really hooks the pupils in small prizes can be given for every 200 points unlocked to link in to your schools reward policy.

if you drop raisins in lemonade they sink to the bottom, then float and then sink again. this sheet contains six theories that can be photocopied and then stuck around the room, i demonstrated the experiment and then got pupils to move to the theory they thought best described what happened and told them to be prepared to defend their ideas

Powerpoint and worksheet where lego is used to model chemical equations

a simple lesson on the periodic table, isotopes and electron configuration to cover a large amount of learning aim c as revision for the BTEC single or double award - geared at lower ability pupils with worksheets included

A couple of sheets on acids and alkalis and one to be used with flame tests.

a set of display material on famous scientists and their qoutes, some are heros and some are villains and some occupy that grey area in between, makes a nice display to go with the unit i developed on heros and villains which i'll try to upload soon

some simple worksheets on rocks useful for special needs/lower ability pupils

worksheets on molecular organic formulae

A little separating techniques starter and an activity where pupils can make teabags from different materials and work out which one is best.