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A lesson/series of lessons covering the following learning outcomes: - The difference between pure and potable water - How freshwater, seawater and waste water are treated - Distillation required practical (including how to test for the presence of salt in seawater before and after distillation) The resource features a worksheet summarising different water treatment methods for pupils to complete, a true/ false review, exam questions with animated answers and an RPA task sheet with success criteria and application questions.

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

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 looking at neutralisation reactions, writing ionic formulae and the process of making crystals of a soluble salt (AQA required practical) Lesson features include: A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (extraction of metals, reduction/ oxidation, properties of ionic compounds, covalent bonding diagrams, relative formula mass and moles) Slides introducing the pH scale, weak/ strong acids and alkalis and the difference between an alkali and a base with AfL question (alongside an animated answer) Slides with guided practice on how to name salts and writing ionic formulae for salts. Slides and an acompanying worksheet providing plenty of practice on writing equations for metal and acid, acid and alkali and acid and metal carbonate reactions A step by step explanation of the stages involved in making crystals of a soluble salt, including a table for pupils to fill in explaining the reason for each stage in the practical Practice exam-style questions with scaffolded support. The questions focus on describing the method used to make a soluble salt and explaining errors in methods. Simple, easy to follow instructions for carrying out the soluble salt practical A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are included with the sheet to enable assessment of pupil progress Review questions with animated answers

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/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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at drawing the structure of alkenes and alcohols, describing reactions of alkenes and the process of fermentation to produce ethanol. The lesson includes: - A 'find someone who' starter grid looking at previous learning (fractional distillation, combustion and cracking) - Information slides with prompt questions to facilitate students linking the lesson content to prior knowledge/ understanding - A task to compare the structure of alkanes and alkenes with prompt questions - Two demonstrations/ practicals with animated questions and answers on the powerpoint - A true/ false question grid to assess understanding of lesson content - Review questions to assess achievement of each learning objective - A past paper questions worksheet with animated answers on the powerpoint

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 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 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 lesson looking at the properties and uses of ceramics, composites and polymers. The lesson also recaps content from topic 2 and topic 7, covering the structure and bonding in polymers and the process of polymerisation (including how to draw repeating units for polymers) Lesson features include: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (water treatment, the purification of water required practical, rusting, methods to prevent corrosion, alloys and alternative methods of copper extraction) A fun introduction to the concept of a composite using a video A slide containing small information cards on the properties and composition of four different composites with a table to fill in (this could be used as an envoy activity/ group activity) Information on glass and clay ceramics Slides introducing the concept of a polymer and how polymerisation occurs Worked examples of how to draw repeating units with exam-style practice questions for students to attempt A paired teaching activity on thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers for students to complete. This is then followed by a independent learning task on the two types of polymer with success criteria provided An exam-style extension question comparing the structure and properties of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers with animated mark scheme Review questions where students apply their understanding of the properties of materials to justify the selection of a material for a scenario

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 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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at how crude oil is formed, fractional distillation of crude oil and how to draw/ interpret the formula of alkanes. The lesson features: - A simple statement ordering task to describe the formation of crude oil - A learning mat to describe the process of fractional distillation, label the fractionating tower and explain where fractions condense - A modelling task using string to apply understanding of the process of fractional distillation - Numerous review questions on fractional distillation and alkanes with animated answers included in the powerpoint - A past paper question worksheet with animated answers included in the powerpoint

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

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

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