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A shop dedicated mainly to Chemistry resources for GCSE and A Level, but with other bits and bobs thrown in - my GCSE resources are based around the Edexcel exam board.

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A shop dedicated mainly to Chemistry resources for GCSE and A Level, but with other bits and bobs thrown in - my GCSE resources are based around the Edexcel exam board.
KS3 fertiliser investigation
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KS3 fertiliser investigation

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A fun investigation to compare different types of fertilisers on plant growth. French/runner beans work well for this, and students can take plants home at the end of the trial. Perfect project for after easter.
Edexcel electronic configuration the basics Gd 1 -5
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Edexcel electronic configuration the basics Gd 1 -5

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An introduction to the way electrons are arranged in atoms using the standard model at GCSE. An extension sheet references an activity from active learn - if you use that package, A standard periodic table would also be useful to help students with this lesson.
Edexcel ionic bonds revision sheet CC5a
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Edexcel ionic bonds revision sheet CC5a

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A resource that can be printed on A4 or A3 to summarise the basics of positive and negative ion formation. Students can either complete with or without a textbook depending on their confidence.
Isotopes intro Edexcel Chemistry GCSE
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Isotopes intro Edexcel Chemistry GCSE

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An intro lesson about isotopes. Starts off with some reminder questions about atoms, moves on to how to interpret the numbers linked to chemical symbols then moves onto the basics of isotopes. 50-60 minute lesson.
What's the point of science?
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What's the point of science?

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Introduction to why science is important. Students have an opportunity to “research” some famous scientists by gathering information from the info in the ppt (can be printed out and used as a resource around the room)
Santa's separation challenge
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Santa's separation challenge

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A super challenge (separation of rock salt basically) but given an xmas theme. A basic and advanced method included depending on your class as well as a results table if needed. A “do now” task and a summary task also available in the presentation.
Marble run fun | end of term activity
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Marble run fun | end of term activity

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Not sure how to fill that final science lesson? Why not give this marble run-fun challenge a go? Challenge your students to make the marble run that takes the longest time to drop. Basic resources that you can adapt to what’s left in your stationary cupboard.!
Fizzy projectile end of term fun
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Fizzy projectile end of term fun

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End of term fun for a KS3 class. The challenge is to optimise the (pop) from a combination of alka seltser tablets and water - either changing the water/air ratio or the temperature of the water. Full results table/technician order included. Make your last few lessons go with a fizz of excitement!
Father Xmas - cup of tea challenge!
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Father Xmas - cup of tea challenge!

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Nice easy lesson to keep the students busy in the week leading up to xmas. A simple challenge using standard lab equipment. Can they use their scientific skills to work out the correct volume of water needed to make Santa’s “perfect cuppa”.
Edexcel vectors speed and distance time graphs
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Edexcel vectors speed and distance time graphs

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A lesson focused on vectors reminder, calculating speed and distance time graphs. Lots in there as it’s aimed at a higher group. Describe displacement, velocity and force as vector quantities; Interpret distance time graphs and calculate speed from gradient; Use speed = distance / time.