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Image: Chemistry subject symbol - a fluorite crystal This section contains materials that support practitioners to deliver the Chemistry component of the Triple Science GCSE. We have identified a range of materials for practitioners that support the subject specific aspects of the Triple Science GCSEs. The broad subject areas that you can see below are designed to guide you to the resources of interest to you. Materials that do not easily fit into the subject specific sections can be found in the 'Generic Guidance' Area.

Also, do not forget to access www.chemistryteachers.org which is designed for chemistry and science teachers worldwide and allows you to quickly find resources from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and elsewhere to use in your teaching. It is possible to search at awarding body level on a range of different topics.



Summary of this section

  • Guidance and case studies
    The page contains materials that support a broad range of GCSE chemistry topics, including case studies and lesson plans for teaching GCSE chemistry. Suitable for teachers of Triple Science GCSE chemistry.
  • Teaching Triple Science GCSE Chemistry
  • Elements and compounds
    This page supports the teaching of Elements and Compounds, including resources on atoms, atomic structure, atomic number and arrangement of electrons, allotrope structure, molecules and the history of the periodic table.
  • Environmental chemistry
    A web page to support learning about Environmental Chemistry, including resources on global warming, biomass and biofuels and acid rain. Materials support topics in the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications.
  • Metals and mining
    This page contains resources for teaching Metals and Mining, including resources on transition metals, ores, ore reduction and electrolytic refining, steelmaking, copper purification and the production of aluminium.
  • Organic chemistry
    This page supports the teaching of Organic Chemistry to support units in the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications. Materials include an interactive animation video clips, powerpoints, worksheets, revision notes and ideas for practical activities.
  • Equations, moles and calculations
    This page contains resources to help teachers covering Equations, Moles and Calculations. The resources include an excellent PowerPoint providing clear, step by step instructions for balancing chemical equations and half equations, and extension work for more able students.
  • Rates of reaction
    The page supports the teaching of Rates of Reaction and chemical equilibria.
  • Acidity and alkalinity
    The materials on this page support teaching of acids and alkalinity.
  • Analytical techniques
    This page contains materials to support teaching of analytical techniques, especially titration. It includes a website explaining how to do flame tests and a website covering unconventional approaches to traditional topics.
  • Nanotechnologies
    Materials on this page support teaching of nanotechnology for Triple Science GCSE chemistry.
  • Chemical analysis and production
    A web page to help teach Chemical Analysis and Production with the following resources, including resources to support teaching of the Haber process, electrolysis, tests for inorganic gases, and virtual lab and plant tours.

Materials

AQA (3) | Edexcel (3) | External Publication (1) | Good Practice Guides (2) | Guidance (3) | Learning Activity (2) | OCR (3) | PDF (2) | Promotional Material (5) | WJEC (1) |

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External Publication (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • htm  RSC Electronic data book External Publication
    Relevant to all specifications, including post-16 material. Useful source of chemical information for teachers or pupils, which could be used either for reference (for example in preparing resources)...

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Guidance (Showing 3 of 3 available)

  • htm  The Triple Science CommunityWeb link
    From Autumn 2007, the Learning and Skills Network will provide the TSSP to help schools plan, develop and implement triple science. It will consist of a generic programme available to all schools - su...
  • htm  Teaching Triple Science: GCSE chemistry (updated Summer 2008)Web page
    This is a subject-specific publication from the Learning and Skills Network to support teachers in the delivery of Triple Science GCSE. It focuses on teaching and learning in GCSE Chemistry and partic...
  • Downloadable file  Prospectus for the triple science support programme 2009-10  (544 KB) Downloadable file
    The Triple Science Support Programme (TSSP), delivered by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) on behalf of Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is now in its third successful yea...

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Learning Activity (Showing 1 of 2 available)

  • Downloadable file  Chemistry Argumentation  (13 KB) Downloadable file
    Lesson activity to help students develop discussion skills (including cards to help frame arguments)

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Promotional Material (Showing 5 of 5 available)

  • Downloadable file  Chemistry Argumentation  (13 KB) Downloadable file
    Lesson activity to help students develop discussion skills (including cards to help frame arguments)
  • Downloadable file  Bumper Chemistry Pack  (345 KB) Downloadable file
    A selection from the resources developed by the LSN triple science network based at Westcliff. Includes (full pack contains many more)
  • Downloadable file  Chemicals of the Natural environment  (546 KB) Downloadable file
    A full teaching pack (including SOW and revision games ) for the AQA C5 unit
  • Downloadable file  Chemistry presentations  (520 KB) Downloadable file
    A few samples from a pack produced by East Northants LSN network including; Earth’s Atmosphere Cartoon Blanks and Halogen Starter.
  • Downloadable file  Prospectus for the triple science support programme 2009-10  (544 KB) Downloadable file
    The Triple Science Support Programme (TSSP), delivered by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) on behalf of Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is now in its third successful yea...

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