GCSE Gateway Science Suite - Chemistry A (9-1) - J248

Planning and teaching

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C1 and C2: outline scheme of work J248 J250 - This resource provides planning guidance with suggested teaching times for the topics within the specification, along with a sample scheme of work for the specified topic. DOCX 431KB
Annual planning for Gateway Sciences This resource provides suggested models for teaching single sciences and combined sciences over 2, 2½ and 3 years. A tool is included to modify these models to fit your centre's curriculum plan. XLSX 329KB

STEM contributors - Chemistry This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 116KB
Particles This guide contains a range of teaching approaches and classroom activities that can be used in the delivery of the particles topic. PDF 454KB

Language of measurement in context - Chemistry

The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context. DOCX 971KB
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Chemistry Activity This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 744KB
The superheroes of the atomic model The superheroes of the atomic model task covers the development of the atomic model in an active fact-finding resource. DOC 3MB

End of topic quiz Topic C1and C2 . DOCX 2MB
ExamBuilder – using past papers to make new papers A short video showing you how to use the ExamBuilder tool
Quiz – Topic C1 and C2 DOCX 875KB

Purposeful practicals overview J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - A refreshed approach to practicals delivery PDF 1MB
Purposeful practicals menu guide J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - Deliver your practicals with purpose PDF 2MB
Integrated instructions J248 - Measuring the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid PDF 334KB
Purposeful practicals pack J248 - Measuring the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid DOCX 818KB
Practical skills booklet - Student booklet
Student laboratory booklet containing instructions for carrying out the selected activities which cover all of the skills for GCSE Combined Science. DOCX 3MB
Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks DOCX 322KB
Practical support guide A list of practical activities and resources suitable for each PAG. Very helpful for revision work and where practical activities are not possible. DOCX 158KB

Mathematical skills This mathematical skills handbook is designed to accompany the GCSE (9-1) Gateway and Twenty First Century Science specifications for teaching from September 2016. PDF 2MB

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