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Welcome to my shop!! I have taught in an inner London school for 6 years and been Head of Department for the last 3. I not only produce science specific resources but also cross-curricular projects and science literacy resources. I hope you find something useful and your students enjoy the activities!

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Welcome to my shop!! I have taught in an inner London school for 6 years and been Head of Department for the last 3. I not only produce science specific resources but also cross-curricular projects and science literacy resources. I hope you find something useful and your students enjoy the activities!
Making sherbet, kitchen chemistry - fun activity with scientific explanation for reaction
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Making sherbet, kitchen chemistry - fun activity with scientific explanation for reaction

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A method for making sherbet in the classroom There is opportunity for design and creativity to design packaging and a name for their sherbet which could be used as a cross curricular opportunity with the DT/Art department or as part of your schools STEM development. I have included a small section of food hygiene but please ensure all equipment is clean (I borrow equipment from the food tech department) A bit of fun but also a link to Chemistry in real life and encourages students to think about the reactions happening around them. Can be used for all ages
Literacy in science activities KS3/GCSE
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Literacy in science activities KS3/GCSE

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A selection of activities to support students literacy and increase their engagement in science. To be used in class, as homework or during tutor time for enrichment. the resources will help build a better understanding of science in the media and how the language of science was developed. This will support learners throughout their science career beyond A level
OCR AS Chemistry Module 2 assessment (New spec from 2015)
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OCR AS Chemistry Module 2 assessment (New spec from 2015)

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Exam style assessment with 20 multiple choice questions and 22 written based marks. Covers all of OCR AS Chemistry Module 2 - Foundations in Chemistry Answers included Appropriate to assess topics below: Atoms and reactions Calculations Traditions Electrons, bonding and structure Bonding
Nervous system pathway flow diagram (Activity 4.5.2)
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Nervous system pathway flow diagram (Activity 4.5.2)

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A stand alone activity to help students summarise their understanding of nervous control. Students are required to use key terms and apply their knowledge to a real life situation LO: To apply your knowledge of nervous control to a real life situation Activity 4.5.2 accompanies the skeleton PP, Homeostasis and Response Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Biology topic 5) - also available from TES The activity is differentiated with 3 levels of difficulty and a solution is also provided for your reference
A level reading lists for Biology, Chemistry and Physics
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A level reading lists for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

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3 lists for each of the A level Sciences. Suitable for all learners in preparation for their A levels and throughout the course to support their UCAS applications My students are always asking me for a good list of wider reading books so I have compiled a list for each A level Some books are tricky to source/expensive so schools could consider investing in some titles for their library at school or organise a loan scheme Great to hand out to parents or guardians at A level options evenings to help motivate their children
Careers activity to inform students about different industries and jobs
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Careers activity to inform students about different industries and jobs

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An activity designed to encourage students to learn about different career paths. Students should learn about various occupations and what the role involves as well as discuss the link between the job and a current news topic. Resources: Cards with a selection of careers and small summary/job description 5 current news articles in printer friendly format NB: Not all occupations can be related to each article but the activity should promote discussion and open students eyes to a selection of different career paths. Extension: Add more occupations Ask students to provide the article for the next lesson (to encourage an interest in current affairs) Can be completed as a regular tutor time activity or as part of a careers lesson Promotes thinking outside the box, discussion, research, collaborative thinking and application of knowledge.
Calculating rates of reaction Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Chemistry topic 6.1)
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Calculating rates of reaction Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Chemistry topic 6.1)

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A PP covering the AQA specification for Chemistry module 6.1 of the new AQA combined science Trilogy specification. The resource is designed to help reduce your planning time by providing you with the main specification points for each topic so you can focus on making lessons creative and engaging. Each sub-topic includes a few quick multiple choice questions (MCQ) to assess students learning (AFL) Topics covered: Calculating rates of reaction (including an activity on data analysis and practical skills to support the students required practical studies) Factors which affect the rate of reaction Collision theory and activation energy Catalysts As this PP is smaller than some others I have included the activity as part of the price so there is no need to download it separately. I hope to have covered the entire year 11 course for the new specification (biology, Chemistry and Physics) by summer 2017 so please keep checking for more resources. I will also be making assessments to go alongside the resources ready for September
OCR AS Chemistry Module 1 independent task/cover and peer assessment (new specification from 2015)
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OCR AS Chemistry Module 1 independent task/cover and peer assessment (new specification from 2015)

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Students are given a week/ 7 hours to complete the task independently. The task covers the whole of module 1 in context and also develops their practical skills as part of the PAG tasks. The students will need to look up new terms in the textbook and research independently to complete the task successfully. 1. Hand in complete write-ups 2. swap tasks amongst peers and hand out peer assessment sheet. As you go through the PowerPoint, tasks appear that link to the peer assessment sheet. This way the students are covering the content of module 1 whilst also looking at in the context of their peers work and assessing the work. 3. Swap back for students to comment on the peer assessment 4. Finally (if you feel necessary) collect them in to teacher assess I covered the content in a double lesson and students learnt a lot from completing the task (despite a lot of grumbling) Covers OCR Chemistry A Module 1 Practical Skills in Chemistry Experimental design Types of variable Writing a plan Planning an investigation Recording data Manipulating data Evaluating results and drawing conclusions Precision and accuracy
Bonding misconceptions lesson for AS/A level Chemistry
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Bonding misconceptions lesson for AS/A level Chemistry

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Interactive lesson covering common misconceptions in bonding between molecules and atoms. (Intermolecular, ionic, covalent, giant covalent, metallic) Students start by self-assessing their knowledge Teacher hands out a misconception to each student Students have 10 minutes to work out how to explain the misconception to the class Each student then explains his misconception to the class and answers questions from their peers Students make notes throughout Students then re-assess themselves following the mini tutorials You can provide molymods/A3 paper etc. to help them explain, I also suggest they illustrate it on the board.
Location of human glands (Activity 4.5.3.1)
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Location of human glands (Activity 4.5.3.1)

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A stand alone activity to help students identify the position of each major gland in the human body (required as part of the AQA specification) LO: To identify the position of each major gland in the human body Activity 4.5.3.1 accompanies the skeleton PP, Homeostasis and Response Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Biology topic 5) - also available from TES The activity is differentiated with 3 levels of difficulty and a solution is also provided for your reference
OCR A level Chemistry Module 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH - PP and comprehension activity
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OCR A level Chemistry Module 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH - PP and comprehension activity

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138 slides covering the whole of module 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH of the new OCR A level Chemistry specification (from 2015) The PP includes onscreen activities (with answers) There is a link to a video on slide 94 to support the comprehension activity (also included) Topics included: Orders, rate equations and rate constants Concentration –time graphs Rate-concentration graphs Rate-determining step The effect of temperature on rate constants Equilibrium Equilibrium and Kp Equilibrium constants and their significance Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases Acid-base reactions and Ka Calculating pH of strong and weak acids The ionisation of water and Kw Buffers Neutralisation – titration curves Please note: I have used some slides from other authors to supplement my own and am very grateful to those people who shared.
Forces and Motion Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Physics topic 6.5.4)
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Forces and Motion Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Physics topic 6.5.4)

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A PP covering the AQA specification for Physics module 6.5.4 of the new AQA combined science Trilogy specification. The resource is designed to help reduce your planning time by providing you with the main specification points for each topic so you can focus on making lessons creative and engaging. Each sub-topic includes a few quick multiple choice questions (MCQ) to assess students learning (AFL) Topics covered: Distance and displacement Speed Velocity Distance-time relationship Acceleration Newton's First law Newton's Second law Newton's Third law Stopping Distance Reaction time Factors affecting braking distance 1 Factors affecting braking distance 2 I hope to have covered the entire year 11 course for the new specification (biology, Chemistry and Physics) by summer 2017 so please keep checking for more resources. I will also be making assessments to go alongside the resources ready for September
OCR A level (year 2) Chemistry Module 6.1, Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids PP and activities
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OCR A level (year 2) Chemistry Module 6.1, Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids PP and activities

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PP including 86 slides covering the whole of module 6.1 (Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids) Application activity on Toluene to help students prepare for unified paper Electrophillic substitution assessment (with answers) Specification points covered: Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids Benzene and aromatic compounds Electrophilic substitution Phenols Carbonyl compounds Reactions of carbonyl compounds Characteristic tests for carbonyl compounds Carboxylic acids and esters Properties of carboxylic acids Esters Acyl chlorides
OCR A level (year 1) Chemistry Module 5.2 PP and activities
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OCR A level (year 1) Chemistry Module 5.2 PP and activities

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56 slides covering Module 5.2, Energy, of the new A level Chemistry specification I have included some exam questions (and answers) as well as MCQs and recommended independent tasks Specification topics covered: Energy Lattice enthalpy Born–Haber and related enthalpy cycles Enthalpy and entropy Entropy Free energy Redox Redox titrations Electrode potentials Storage and fuel cells
OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.3 Analysis PP
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OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.3 Analysis PP

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A 56 slide Power Point covering the whole of module 6.3, Analysis module of the OCR A level Chemistry specification (from 2015) Activities are included to consolidate learning (please note that some of these have been adapted from other users on TES) Specification points covered: Analysis Chromatography and qualitative analysis Types of chromatography Tests for organic functional groups NMR Spectroscopy Combined techniques
OCR A level/year 2 mini assessment on module 5 (rates, orders and equilibrium) with self-assessment
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OCR A level/year 2 mini assessment on module 5 (rates, orders and equilibrium) with self-assessment

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A 57 mark assessment covering rates, orders and equilibrium from module 5 (OCR A level Chemistry) The self assessment sheet breaks down each question by topic so students can quickly see which topics they are confident in and which topics require further work. I use the self-assessments in a similar way to PLCs and ask the students to keep them in their notes to refer to as a starting point for revision
OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.2 Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis PP and activities
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OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.2 Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis PP and activities

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Two Power Points and an activity covering the whole of module 6.2, Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis for OCR A level Chemistry (from 2015) PP Module 6.2.1 - 6.2.4 - 103 slides PP MOdule 6.2.5-6.2.11 - 33 slides Activity - Simple gap fill based on chiral compounds Specification point covered: 6.2.1 - 6.2.4 Amines Basicity and preparation of amines Reactions of amino acids Amides Chirality Polyesters and polyamides Condensation polymers Carbon–carbon bond formation Extending carbon chain length 6.2.5-6.2.11 Organic synthesis Practical skills Synthetic routes NB: Some slides have been adapted from other authors who have shared on TES, thank you for sharing
Self-assessment activity for OCR A level Chem Practice paper - Set 1, paper 2
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Self-assessment activity for OCR A level Chem Practice paper - Set 1, paper 2

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Designed to accompany OCR A level Chemistry practice paper - Set 1, paper 2 - H432/02 Synthesis and analytical techniques The self assessment sheet breaks down each question by topic so students can quickly see which topics they are confident in and which topics require further work. I use the self-assessments in a similar way to PLCs and ask the students to keep them in their notes to refer to as a starting point for revision
Self-assessment activity for OCR A level Chem Practice paper - Set 1, paper 1
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Self-assessment activity for OCR A level Chem Practice paper - Set 1, paper 1

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Designed to accompany OCR Chemistry Practice paper - Set 1 H432/01 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry The self assessment sheet breaks down each question by topic so students can quickly see which topics they are confident in and which topics require further work. I use the self-assessments in a similar way to PLCs and ask the students to keep them in their notes to refer to as a starting point for revision