51ºÚÁÏ

This lesson introduces the halogens. It gives general information into their naming and uses linked to their properties. Using an animation it shows how the covalent bond is formed to allow the Halogens to be diatomic. Students are then lead through a step by step guide to explaining the reactivity of the Halogens with regards to their electrons and distance from nucleus. Displacement is explained using a simple anecdote. The experiment is provided if you wish to attempt this with your students. After explaining / practical there are equations questions to test the students learning. Plenary is exam style questions.

Designed to assist KS4 with introduction to quantitative chemistry. Covers the law of conservation of mass. Leads students through understanding formulae, identifying elements and atom count, and carries through to worked examples for Relative formula mass. Animated presentation assists students of all levels to understand balancing equations. Step by step guide with example workings to assist learners of different styles. Differentiated sheets for practising balancing equations. Discusses how matter can be lost via gas or gained via oxidation. Exam style question for plenary

(Updated) Designed for year 9 class. Easily adjusted to support all levels. This lesson enables the students to recall atomic structure and apply information to learn about isotopes. Visual guide to ion formation. Worksheet included for calculating subatomic particles with given data. Answer sheet included Introduction and practice questions for relative atomic mass based around Chlorine

Animated powerpoint, used to deliver to my Year 7 of ranged ability. Introduces students to the history of microscopes including Robert Hooke, Includes guided learning to the parts of the microscope. Introduction to writing methods and drawing observed images. Calculations for magnification. Includes homework for students to research functions of each part to reinforce learning. Can be adjusted for different levels of ability

Explanation of electrolysis, including introduction to copper sulphate practical Includes: Presentation, recapping on ions, explaining process and key phrases to help understanding of the process. Assessment based on past papers (with answers for teacher) Worksheet and diagram, can be easily tailored for higher ability. Any feedback is appreciated

Delivered to higher ability KS4 students but can be adjusted for different groups. Includes resource (Diagram included to label, word bank and answer guide) Recaps on definition of cells, tissues and organs with visual aids. Explains the term ‘metabolism’ to students as the sum chemical processes occuring in the body. Student lead activity allows them to research and label the digestive system. Visual aids and animations help deliver information on the adaptations of the digestive systems (peristalsis, enzymes, microvilli and stomach muscles). Plenary is exam style questions.

Designed to be accessible for all abilities. I found this topic at first could be very daunting for students so have created this as a way to guide them step by step through the process while also making it so you can take a step back and allow the students to work out the patterns involved. Begins with a recap into radiation types (animated). Then describes alpha decay and beta decay. Worked examples of equations and practise equations as an activity. Plenary is exam style questions

Designed to be delivered to KS4 groups. This continues from discussing parallel forces and explains to students how to calculate what forces occur when an object is on a slope. Using the example of a trolley on a hill the students are lead step by step through the different forces and how to draw a triangle of forces. From this they are given worked examples and then a differentiated task to determine confidence levels. Ends with a dicussion about forces acting in different directions.

Designed to the new specification for AQA. Can be adapted to suit student learning or teacher lead activities. Recently updated to include graph analysis Introduces respiration and discusses it’s role within cells. Slides lead the learner through discovering the equation and it’s comparison to photosynthesis. Real life application questions cover how exercising leads to anaerobic respiration. Foundation and Higher exam style questions attached to be used for practise / plenary.

(Apologies if the previews are faded colour or text, TES servers are having issues) Fully guided lesson that I delivered to year 9 and 10 for observations. Can be tailored for KS3 if needed. Friendly starter on matching parents to remind students of inherting factors. Using celebrities to engage students, the lesson leads through pheno and genotypes and the differences. Animations of gametes seperating allows the learners to follow the step by step process of how genes are inherted. Worksheets provided (differentiated) to allow students to attempt to calculate probability of children gaining eye colour. Introduces heterozygous and homozygous genes in context. Plenary is exam style question and homework supplied if needed.

This lesson is used to help students to understand the importance of safety in the lab. It introduces risk assessments and guides them through creating their own.

This is designed to be delivered to year 9 but can be adapted or altered easily for different groups. Discusses the scale and size of atoms. Links to an engaging video about the structure of the atom. Leads students through mass number and atomic number with tips and hints Worksheet included for students to become familiar with using the periodic table to determine atomic structure. Exam style questions for plenary and preparation.

Introduction to Acid and Alkali for KS3. Discusses the uses of acids and alkali with household examples. The properties of acids and alkalis Introduces the pH scale (best with teacher demo) For higher level students a task to identify relevant ions Worksheet attached for possible homework or application task

Used for an observation This was aimed for a top set class but can be easily tailored for lower ability students. Contains past paper exam style questions and answers. Also attached are differentiated sheets to assist students with understanding the different methods of cracking (thermal / steam and catalytic). Animations included to assist visual learners. Research task designed to increase comprehension skills.

Delivered to KS4 for the 'Atomic structure and Radiation' section of the AQA specification. Recaps the structure of the atom in detail including charges and relative mass. Allows the students to define isotopes and link them to mass numbers. Discusses the formation of ions and how they are formed for atoms to become stable (linking nicely to radiation later in the topic) Worksheets are attached for assessing learning at either point as preferred. Plenary is a visual based class task to determine student understanding of electron gain vs loss.

Made to deliver to year 10 class. Easily tailored to deliver to higher or lower levels. Animations attached to lead students through base ideas of cell division and natural cell death. Explores the ideas of unregulated cell division leading to tumour formation. Detailed presentation on factors that affect chances of cancer (smoking, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet and carcinogens). Key word matching and independent research tasks to help students understand benign and malignant tumours. Exam style questions for higher and lower level plenary.

(Apologies for the poor preview, TES servers are having issues) Introduction to the three states of matter. Designed to be delivered to year 7 but easily changeable for different year groups or abilities. Activity requires water, a balloon and some blu-tac or similar. Gives the students a chance to explore the different states and get used to different properties. Crossword included to help with vocabulary. Introduces the particle model and its use. Animated slides guide the students through representing each state using the particle model and justifying why. Plenary is exam style questions.

Designed to the new AQA specification. Delivered to year 10. Can be altered to suit different ability levels. Introduces and defines exercise. Allows students to discuss and determine the reason behind the bodies response to exercise. Covers anaerobic respiration and how lactic acid is created and removed. Model graph for oxygen debt allowing students to understand recovery time. Summary questions attached. Plenary is exam style practice (higher and lower available)

Used as a prelearning tool for KS3 / KS4. Useful when linked to relevant websites.