A lesson/ series of lessons covering the steps used in the treatment of water (designed specifically to match AQA spec), including the required practical activity to desalinate water and test for the presence of sodium and chloride ions. The lesson features: - A learning mat following the powerpoint looking at the treatment of freshwater, seawater and wastewater (has missing key terms though could be adapted to provide more challenge) - Review past paper questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to assess student understanding of water treatment - Step-by-step instructions including a table of results to allow students to complete the RPA. - A sheet with success criteria and extension questions to assess student understanding of the RPA task - Review questions for the lesson

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the process of corrosion and methods to prevent corrosion, the structure of alloys and properties of specific alloys and the processes of phytomining and bioleaching Lesson features include: A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (treatment of freshwater, wastewater and the purification of seawater required practical) Slides introducing the idea of corrosion and factors affecting corrosion in an engaging context (questioning on whether a ship in the desert or a ship in shallow water would rust faster and why) A series of slides containing descriptions on methods preventing corrosion that could be used as a carousel/ envoy activity (painting, oiling, galvanising, sacrificial protection) A slide containing descriptions of alloys as detailed by the aqa exam board. This could be printed off and handed out as cards A host of short review questions for each learning objective (corrosion, alloys and the extraction of copper) A paired teaching activity on phytomining and bioleaching for students to complete. This comprises of cards with storyboards on detailing the processes A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress

A KS3/KS4 lesson looking at key genetic terminology, building towards the completion and analysis of genetic diagrams for sickle cell anaemia, huntington's disease and cystic fibrosis. The lesson features: -A starter task looking at student understanding of the link between genes, chromosomes and DNA in a 'guess who' format -Powerpoint slides containing explanations for key genetic terminology and a table of definitions that requires students to match the correct key terms for - Four step-by-step worked examples with animated stages to demonstrate how to complete a genetic diagram/ punnett square. For differentiation i have created a worksheet (in the slides) with scaffolded support - Two extension questions to explain genetic diagram outcomes - Slides explaining the symptoms of sickle cell anaemia, huntington's and cystic fibrosis - Genetic diagram questions for students to complete on inherited diseases

A lesson describing what a reversible reaction is and explaining the term 'equilibrium'. The lesson is designed for foundation students and does not include 'Le Chatelier's principle'. The lesson features: - A past paper question starter based on a chemical reaction similar to the RPA tasks in the topic 6 unit. The task contains prompt questions designed to facilitate students answering questions based on unfamiliar scenarios - A demonstration reaction (ammonium chloride decomposing to produce ammonia and hydrogen chloride) with questions and animated answers on the powerpoint - A class practical (heating hydrated copper sulfate to produce anhydrous copper sulfate and water) with a results table containing animated answers to ensure that pupils understand observations seen in the practical task - Past paper questions based on the class practical and animated answers on the powerpoint - A mini true/ false statement table to allow for assessment of understanding

A lesson/ series of lessons introducing the concept of electrolysis and predicting the products when molten ionic compounds undergo electrolysis. The resource features: - A recap of how ions are produced. - Differentiated questions to explain the formation of ions - A recap of how to deduce the chemical formula of ionic compounds - A worksheet for students containing simplified descriptions of the components of an electrolysis cell and a table of ionic compounds requiring students to predict the products of electrolysis at the anode and cathode - Extension task for students to write half equations for the reactions at the electrodes (contains animated answers allowing self-assessment to take place) - Past paper review questions - A differentiated review plenary task with questions

A KS3/ GCSE lesson describing the reactants and products of photosynthesis and adaptations of structures in the leaf. The lesson features: - A structured 'information stations' learning task on the structures found in the leaf containing differentiated questions - Multiple choice questions to assess understanding - A differentiated question sheet - A worksheet (could be completed as homework) with mark scheme

A series of 5 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification. The revision mats contain: Key definitions with space for students to write in the matching terms Basic recall questions/ comprehension tasks followed by short answer questions to test understanding Summaries of the required practical activities and sample questions based on these RPA’s There is a revision mat for each topic (Topic 6 - rates of reaction, Topic 7 - organic chemistry, Topic 8 - chemical analysis, Topic 9 - chemistry of the atmosphere and Topic 10 - using resources)

A revision mat for the new AQA GCSE covering the following tests: Flame tests Testing for cations using sodium hydroxide Testing for carbonates Testing for sulfates Testing for halides A useful, visual tool for students to revise from or complete during the practical

A lesson looking at factors affecting the rate of a reaction. The lesson features: - A recap 'starter' task containing basic questions to assess student understanding on measuring the rate of a reaction. The powerpoint contains animated answers for the task. - Information stations containing explanations for factors that can increase or decrease the rate of reaction and a student worksheet containing prompts for the information students should collect - Mini assessment 'true/ false' table and sentence constructor to review understanding on lesson content - Review questions with animated answers based on past paper questions

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at exothermic and endothermic reactions, labelling and explaining energy profile diagrams and calculating the overall bond energy for reactions. The lesson features: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (questions on calculating P, N, E, alloys, electrolysis, covalent bonding, formation of ions, giant covalent structures and extraction of metals) An introduction to the terms endothermic and exothermic using images for students to decifer the meaning of the terms An animated introduction to energy reaction profiles, explaining how to label the diagrams and the difference between endothermic and exothermic reaction profiles Numerous review questions in the style of past-exam questions to allow for teacher assessment of progress - labelling reaction profiles, recognising a reaction profile as endo or exothermic, describing reactions as exothermic or endothermic from temperature change values A step-by-step introduction into bond energy calculations to reduce cognitive overload - pupils are shown how to calculate bond energies for single structures including several practice examples before being shown a worked example of how to work out whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic using a bond energy calculation. Two ‘have a go’ bond energy calculations with animated answers to allow for student self-assessment. A 4 page worksheet containing practice exam-style questions on calculating bond energies, drawing energy reaction profiles and explaining whether reactions are exothermic or endothermic. Answers are included in the worksheet Lots to choose from here!

A series of lessons looking at the formation of ions, describing how ionic bonds are formed alongside drawing dot and cross diagrams, working out the formula of an ionic compound from a lattice diagram and the charges on the ions and properties of ionic compounds. The powerpoint features a lot of worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 - atomic structure) Slides recapping prior learning on electron configurations leading to how metal and non-metal ions are formed with step-by-step scaffolding provided. Students complete questions based around drawing ions and describing how ions have formed based on the charge Slides introducing how ionic compounds are formed with a discussion question of a dot and cross diagram. This has been animated to allow the teacher to talk through step-by-step what is taking place. There are more worked examples and numerous questions on drawing dot and cross diagrams are incorporated into the presentation Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the ionic formula, looking at non-metal ions consisting of 1 element initially before progressing to non-metal ions involving two elements where brackets are used A modelling task to build a 3D giant ionic lattice and opportunity to describe the structure with structured sentence starters provided A link to an engaging video looking at melting salt to introduce properties of ionic compounds A review task with success criteria summarising ions, ionic bonding diagrams and structure and properties of ionic compounds Numerous review question slides with animated answers

A double lesson/ series of lessons explaining how a cell works, considering the variables that affect the potential difference produced by a cell, the difference between rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, how hydrogen fuel cells work and the advantages/ disadvantages of using a fuel cell compared to batteries. The lesson features: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (graphene, reactions of acids and metal carbonates, groups on the periodic table, diamond, covalent bonding diagrams, properties of small covalent molecules and energy transfer required practical) A slide introducing the idea of a cell in an engaging context by asking students to think about how they would make an LED light up using a lemon, coin and piece of copper. A series of slides explaining how chemical cells work and what a battery consists of A suggested practical with instructions, results table and conclusion questions investigating how the reactivity difference between metal electrodes affects the voltage made in a cell A host of short review questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress A link to an engaging video looking at hydrogen powered cars and questions for pupils to subsequently answer from the video An animated diagram explaining how a hydrogen fuel cell works, table detailing advantages/ disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells and an evaluation question comparing rechargeable batteries to hydrogen fuel cells using a table of statements A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress An A3 review sheet for the entire energy changes topic with questions/ diagrams for pupils to complete

A double lesson / series of lessons comparing the processes of mitosis and meisosis, suitable for KS3 or a low/ middle ability KS4 class (lesson is tailored towards the new AQA GCSE scheme). The lesson features: A ‘find someone who’ starter grid activity with 6 questions recapping cells (differences between animal, plant and bacterial cells, roles of cell organelles) An introduction to the purpose of mitosis including a link to a video showing aphid cloning and an engaging hook into the lesson considering the replacement of skin cells using mitosis An explanation for the stages of the cell cycle and mitosis using a diagram Differentiated activities on the stages of mitosis (a simple ‘ordering the stages’ task, a table where pupils must order and draw an image to represent the stages of mitosis and a ‘true/ false’ review grid Graphs showing the change in DNA content that students must link to the stages of mitosis and meiosis Review questions on mitosis including a past paper question An introduction to the purpose of meiosis using key terms that pupils must discuss and a discussion question An explanation for the stages of meiosis using a diagram A slide to compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis using images of each cell division A comparison table of mitosis and meiosis with animated answers A 6 mark question comparing mitosis and meiosis with animated markscheme Review questions on the two processes

A lesson/ series of lessons recapping the process of electrolysis, understanding how to predict the products when molten ionic compounds are electrolysed and understanding how to apply the series of rules concerning the products of aqueous ionic solutions. The lesson features: A question grid based on previous learning from topic 4 (extraction of metals, reactivity series, acid reactions, electrolysis) Basic recap questions looking at the process of electrolysis and labelling an electrolysis cell -Step-by-step simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes for molten ionic compounds Summary slides that explain to students the rules for predicting the products of electrolysis at the positive and negative electrode if the ionic compound is dissolved in solution. This is accompanied by simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes so students gain confidence in applying the rules to any substance A recap of how ions are produced. Instructions for how to complete the required practical looking at the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, including a blank and completed results table for pupil self-assessment Past paper review questions

A KS3 lesson explaining the link between genes, chromosomes and DNA. The lesson features: - A starter task recapping previous learning on cells and sexual reproduction -A differentiated task describing the link between genes, chromosomes and DNA (features a labelling sheet and powerpoint slides that could be printed out to form information stations) - A 'what am I' task to assess student understanding of the link between 'genes, chromosomes and DNA' - A task using sweets to model the 3D structure of DNA and statements that prompt students to explain what the parts of their model represent - A video looking at the discovery of DNA with corresponding questions - An evaluation task looking at the contributions of different scientists to the discovery of DNA (fully resourced with cards to be handed out to students in groups)

A lesson designed around the AQA GCSE specification looking at how to calculate relative formula mass and how to balance symbol equations. The lesson would also be suitable for an able KS3 class. The powerpoint features a lot of step-by-step worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples alongside animated answers. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous AQA GCSE learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 atomic structure content to assist with long term memory retrieval) Slides explaining to students how to work out the number of different elements and atoms a chemical formula contains, followed by an independent task requiring students put this teaching into practice for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the relative formula mass of a substance, incorporating 3 worked examples that contain step-by-step instructions with each stage of the calculation animated via a mouse click. An independent task requiring students to calculate the relative formula mass for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. A slide explaining to students how to deduce an unknown element in a chemical formula when given the relative formula mass, alongside a step-by-step modelled example question and 3 additional practice questions for students to complete Slides providing a clear method for pupils to follow when balancing symbol equations. To help pupils master the skill of balancing equations the powerpoint contains 5 worked examples progressing in difficulty, with each stage of the calculation process animated via a mouse click. An independent differentiated task (based on ‘bronze, silver, gold’ medals) incorporating 24 balancing equations questions. Pupils can select which level of the task to work at dependent on their confidence with balancing equations

Two powerpoints and worksheets to guide pupils through the required practical experiments in Topic 6: Rates of reaction (magnesium and hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid). The lessons feature: - Starter activities to recap factors affecting the rate of a reaction and measuring the rate of a reaction - Animated powerpoints to help pupils develop a hypothesis for each investigation and identify variables - Instructions for each practical - Extension tasks incorporating past paper questions (with animated answers on the powerpoint) to allow pupils to apply their understanding from completion of the required practicals - Worksheets containing success criteria checklists to guide pupils through the required practical tasks.

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at calculating the rate of a reaction, interpreting graphs showing the rate of a reaction, describing methods to measure the rate of a reaction and an introduction to collision theory. The lesson features: -Regular AfL opportunities using past paper questions - Graphs for pupils to discuss and interpret - Animated answers to questions, allowing pupils to self assess their work - A worksheet with questions designed to be used as prompts during demonstrations/ a class practical on methods used to measure the rate of a reaction - Past paper questions applying the concepts taught in the lesson content

Lesson recapping the structure of an atom and explaining how objects become charged. The lesson features: Engaging video for students to recap/ learn about the structure of an atom Video to explain what happens when hair becomes charged Circus of experiments to explain the behaviour of charged objects Explanations for static shocks and lightning Review questions to assess understanding