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I am a Science Teacher with 25 years experience and love producing resources. As one of my HoD's remarked "Your lesson plans and resources are outstanding, if only you could teach as good as your resources." Chemistry is my main subject, but have an interest in Pedagogy, especially CASE (Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education) and misconceptions and how to overcome them.

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I am a Science Teacher with 25 years experience and love producing resources. As one of my HoD's remarked "Your lesson plans and resources are outstanding, if only you could teach as good as your resources." Chemistry is my main subject, but have an interest in Pedagogy, especially CASE (Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education) and misconceptions and how to overcome them.
Energy Stores Posters
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Energy Stores Posters

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These are the new energy stores which have been developed by institute of physics. They are to be used as information sheets to help students understand how stores fill up and empty. Please take a look at my shop where there are other resources both free and paid https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193
Hookes Law, Bungee Rope and Spring Extension Lesson
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Hookes Law, Bungee Rope and Spring Extension Lesson

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This is an activity and questions which explain how to use the spring equation (Hooke’s Law), and some questions based around how it is useful when bungee jumping. If you want to look at the Force and Extension Practical with Graded Questions, click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/force-and-extension-required-practical-planning-with-9-1-graded-questions-and-model-answers-12225913 I have other free and paid for resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please comment if you have found this resource useful.
Ionisation Questions and Answers AS Level
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Ionisation Questions and Answers AS Level

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This is a simple list of 10 questions on ionisation energy with answers and It is part of a much larger resource which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ionisation-energy-a-level-12412339 It asks students to: Write full equations for the first or subsequent ionisations of an atom Work out which ionisation is shown in an equation Useful as a quick recap or starter when doing ionisation energy over two lessons. For more free (and paid) resources, please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Hope you find it useful. Thank you.
Electronic Structure Configuration Rules for s p d AS Level
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Electronic Structure Configuration Rules for s p d AS Level

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This is an A4 sheet which lists the ‘rules’ for filling the orbitals, sub-shells and shells for the first 36 atoms on the Periodic Table. It includes diagrams which students can use to help them learn the rules for filling up the orbitals. It also gives examples on the back which show how the rules can be applied. This is part of a lesson on Electronic Configuration that can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electronic-configuration-in-orbitals-s-p-d-12405614 Please visit my shop for more free (and paid) resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Thank you.
Empirical Formula from Models
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Empirical Formula from Models

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This ppt talks students through how to look at a model and explains how to calculate an empirical formula from it. It can be used as starter in a lesson before questions on this topic. A full version of this lesson is available here (together with balancing equations leson): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/balancing-full-and-half-equations-and-empirical-formula-from-models-lesson-12233404 Hope you find this useful. Please visit my shop for more free or paid resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please comment so that other TES users can find helpful resources. Thank you
Periodic Table
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Periodic Table

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This resource contains complete, up to date, colour coded (and black and white) Periodic Table, Mendeleev, Newland, Solid, Liquid and Gas, Metals and Non-metals, Groups (Actinides/Lanthanide etc), Electron Configuration (for the first 20) and s, p, d, f orbitals and Mass Number/Atomic Number. Also included is a help sheet on how the periodic table can help us predict reactivity in Groups 1 and 7 and calculate Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Each word document is editable (change to black and white if dept budget doesn’t allow) and PDF for including in lessons as well as printing for class use A space for notes at the bottom when students go through it in class. For more resources, free and paid visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please comment if you have found this useful I hope you find this resource useful. Enjoy!
Periodic Table and Atoms Grade Descriptors
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Periodic Table and Atoms Grade Descriptors

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This resource describes the 9-1 grades that students may attain based on the type of question they can answer in the exam. It is divided into Foundation and Higher and is based on analysis of the latest AQA Chemistry Papers (F and H) and various learning taxonomies. If you want to download the free resource on the general grade descriptors, click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/9-1-gcse-grade-descriptors-science-12217480 If you found this useful, please check out the rest of the chemistry topics: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/grade-descriptor-for-all-chemistry-topics-aqa-12235088 If you find this resource useful, please comment, as it helps other TES members find good free resources. Thank you
Patterns in the Periodic Table
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Patterns in the Periodic Table

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This is a simple information sheet which shows a way of calculating the number of protons, neutrons and electrons from any atom on the Periodic Table. It also explains why group 1 metals become more reactive as you go down the group and group 7 become less reactive. This is also available free as part of my periodic tables (Newlands, Mendeleev etc). Click here for free Periodic Tables: tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-12183592 For more free and paid resources, please check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Thank you. Please comment if you have this resource useful.
Transition Metals Worksheets and Activities
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Transition Metals Worksheets and Activities

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These KS4 physics activities contain a sheet of information about the key metals, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Mn and Co. A mind map to add the information onto and a question modified from a past exam paper. An extension activity for higher ability on how ions are different for Transition Metals. If you wish to see what the Full lesson looks like click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/transition-metals-aqa-2019-full-lesson-properties-uses-and-differences-from-group-1-12186692 I hope you this resource useful. Any comments on how to improve or suggestions for other lessons are welcome.
Blooms Taxonomy In Science Helpsheet
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Blooms Taxonomy In Science Helpsheet

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This is a Blooms taxonomy based around questions asked in Science lessons. It is aimed at KS3 and KS4. It has examples based on the States of Matter topic covering the hierarchy with examples of each for students to aim for. It can be used by students when answering questions or doing analysis. It can be used as a place mat during lessons or enlarged for classroom display or included in Power points when doing a question in that style.
Forces Misconceptions Worksheets
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Forces Misconceptions Worksheets

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Updated with answers. This resource is aimed at KS3, but can be used with KS4 (and some KS2). It asks about key phrases and whether they are true or not in all or just some situations. This can be done as a whole class with white boards, or printed on sheets (on desks or around the room) and students add a tick on to show their opinion. It can also be fond as part of a Misconceptions in Science CPD package at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/science-misconceptions-cpd-12237121 I have now produced my first overcoming misconceptions lesson, it can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/overcoming-forces-misconception-of-normal-and-newton-s-3rd-law-lesson-12210726 For more free and paid for resources please check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please comment. I hope you find this resource useful. Thank you. PS If you want some theoretical and practical ideas check out my free misconceptions in Science booklet at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/misconceptions-in-science-6442140
9-1 GCSE Grade Descriptors Science
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9-1 GCSE Grade Descriptors Science

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This is list of 9-1 GCSE grade descriptors based on the type of question that is being asked. It can be used to assess a students understanding by looking at what type of question a student can answer. It is in order of grades and is divided into the main areas that questions are based on: The grade descriptors are 1. Diagrams or Symbols, 2. Uses-Real world or Scientific, 3. Interpreting Data from a Table, Graph or Diagram, 4. Variables, Required Practicals and Working Scientifically, 5. Science Knowledge, Ideas, Models, 6. Science Processes-Recognising, Explaining, Understanding or Applying and 7. Calculations. I have used these to produce a revision sheet for Periodic Table and Atoms from the latest AQA paper. Click here for a free download: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-and-atomic-structure-9-1-grade-descriptor-revision-12231830 I have also produced a more detailed breakdown how the grades link to questions on the 2019 AQA Chemistry Paper (paid resource) here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/grade-descriptor-for-all-chemistry-topics-aqa-12235088 Please comment if you have found this useful. For more resources, please check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193
Solubility of Anions and Cations Information Sheet
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Solubility of Anions and Cations Information Sheet

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This colour coded help sheet will help students know which precipitate is formed by looking at which anions and cations are insoluble in water. it covers Alkali Metals, Nitrates, Sulfates, Sulfites, Chlorides, Bromides, Iodides, Fluorides, Hydroxides, Oxides, Sulfides, Carbonates etc. I designed it to go with the test for anions/cations practical at GCSE and to help with A level Chemistry. Hope it helps. For more free and paid resources please check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Thank you. Please comment so that others can find good resources.
Energy Shifts and Stores Lesson Plans
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Energy Shifts and Stores Lesson Plans

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This resource is aimed at KS3 and KS4. It outlines the different types of energy stores with examples of how they might fill up and empty. Please check out my shop where there are more free and paid resources at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193
GCSE Required Practical Graphic Organiser Placemat AQA
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GCSE Required Practical Graphic Organiser Placemat AQA

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This free resource is a simple placemat which can be used alongside the GCSE Required Practicals in Science. This organiser is designed to help students before, during or after the required practical activites. It is designed to be used with KS4, but may be used with higher ability KS3. It covers all of AQA’s glossary of key terms and working scientifically that links with the required practcials. It cover approx 40 of the keywords associated with the Required Practical part of the course. Terms covered: Accuracy, calibration, data, error, measurement error, anomalies, random error, systematic error, zero error, evidence, fair test, hypothesis, interval, precision, prediction, range, repeatable, reproducible, resolution, resolution, sketch graph, true value, uncertainty, validity, valid conclusion, variables, categoric, continuous, control, dependent, independent, risk, hazard and control. If you want coloured, animated and powerpoint versions of this, with examples for each box (Three included that cover Osmosis, IV Characteristics and Thiosulfate), click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/required-practical-graphic-organiser-placemat-12181508 If you wish to see more free (and paid) Science resources, check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Thank you. Please comment if you find this useful.
Neutralisation Required Practical Revision
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Neutralisation Required Practical Revision

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This Chemistry resource is used with KS4 students. These exam style questions are adapted from AQA past papers and are now individually graded 9-1. It is designed to ask questions on Working Scientifically and the Maths calculations that are involved. It is normally post practical to test students understanding. It can be used in conjunction with the practical, as a revision or homework activity. It can be used with all abilities and comes with answers. This is for students studying AQA Science 2019. It covers practical procedure (WS 2.2), risks, hazards and control (WS 2.4) and reading scales (WS 2.6). It covers the following subjects: Resolution, Range, Accuracy, Risk Assessment, Independent, Dependent and Control variables, Converting between units, Calculating the mean, recognising Anomalous results etc. On the top right-hand corner of the sheet the students can identify areas where they need to improve so that teachers can easily see which section they are having trouble with. For all the Chemistry Practicals (now individually graded) and a help sheet , check out: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/all-aqa-chemistry-required-practical-revision-with-exam-style-questions-and-answers-2019-12197299 For other resources (Biology and Physics versions of these, please check out my shop with free and paid for resources at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 It can be used as part of the required practical in lessons, as a homework or a revision sheet (even a cover lesson with the answer sheets!). Please comment. Hope you find this resource useful!
Infection and Response to the Corona virus COVID 19 BOOKLET
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Infection and Response to the Corona virus COVID 19 BOOKLET

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This is a booklet that students can complete at home about the science behind the corona virus (covid 19). Each page contains keywords, diagrams, explanations, questions and extension activities and now project activities such as research and making posters/leaflets. It explains the different types of microorganisms that cause disease and the effects on the body. It explains how our body fights disease caused by viruses (and bacteria) and how a drug/vaccine may be developed. It is aimed at KS3 11-14 year olds, higher ability Y5 and 6 and lower ability KS4. The document comes as a pdf for the students to download from your server, or as a ppt for you to make any changes or add any extra task sheets to keep our students learning during this time. A compilation (bundle) of biology booklets can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/biology-booklets-12459672 A booklet on Ecology can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ecology-booklet-and-activities-12248045 A booklet on Variation and Evolution can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/variation-and-evolution-booklet-and-activity-12264314 A booklet on homeostasis and response can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/homeostasis-and-response-booklet-12288062 A booklet on Inheritance can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/inheritance-booklet-and-activities-12255826 For other resources (free and paid) please check out my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Hope this helps in the meantime. Thank you.
Free Science Cover Enquiry Lesson on Weight (suitable for home use)
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Free Science Cover Enquiry Lesson on Weight (suitable for home use)

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This is a COVER lesson that can be given to students for home study. It follows the KS3 AQA Enquiry Processes (skills rather than knowledge) so it can be given off topic as a cover lesson or used yourself. It includes: A large main activity sheet (please print both sides onto A3) with an answer sheet if they get stuck (or the supply teacher does…) A simple Power Point to guide the class through the activities A straight forward lesson plan with lesson objectives etc. All files are editable. Hope you find this useful next time you have a colleague off (or you need a cover lesson to hand in if you’re not in for any reason.) Most of us know that one of the most difficult parts of being a science teacher was being told by your HoD when you arrive, “Miss/Mr X is not in today can you plan his/her Period 1 lesson” (And you haven’t planned yours either!) So here it is, hopefully a lesson that can be given to the supply teacher, with hardly any modifications. Depends on how this is received I may produce some more of these. Feel free to check out my shop for more free (and paid) resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please comment if you have found this useful, it will spur me on to produce more.
Atoms Elements Mixtures Compounds Revision Lesson
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Atoms Elements Mixtures Compounds Revision Lesson

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This updated chemistry KS4 lesson asks 9-1 graded exam style questions and provides model answers covering symbols, balancing equations, naming compounds and more. It lasts approx 1 hour. It contains keyword helpsheets for students of lower ability. It encourages students to use keywords and link concepts together. All the other revision lessons are available individually, but for all the revision lessons as a bundle at a reduced price click here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-structure-and-periodic-table-revison-pack-12193157 I am currently going through the 2018/19 Chemistry exam papers to create a grade descriptor based on what would be asked in the exam. I will also be updating my resources with levels based on these. More soon. Please check out my shop for free and paid resources at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 Please Comment if you have found this resource useful
Understanding Electricity Voltage and Current
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Understanding Electricity Voltage and Current

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Understanding voltage and current in an electrical circuit in this powerpoint by showing students as close to what happens as possible. If shows the electrons moving being pushed by the battery. The effects of two batteries and the effect of two bulbs. This is small part of a larger resource on electricity to be published soon. I hope it helps your students have a better understanding. For more free (and paid) resources check out my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/stephenkemp193 My Shop Please comment if you have found this useful. Thank you.