Hydrocarbons revision and activity sheet (GCSE combined science)
Build knowledge and check understanding of hydrocarbons with this knowledge organiser and ‘Check your learning’ activity sheet, featuring exam-style questions.
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A scientist a day: Discover green careers
Introduce your students to green skills and a range of relatable professionals, highlighting careers that will help us build a greener future with this presentation. Use as a starter or plenary over a series of lessons to inspire your students into the STEM careers of tomorrow.
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Hydrocarbons as fuel
In this collection, your class will learn about hydrocarbons as a source of fuel, examining their molecular structure and the processes of fractional distillation and cracking. They will apply their knowledge by making and evaluating a biodiesel and exploring alternative options to fossil fuels. They’ll gain insight into careers in energy resourcing by encountering real people in their roles.
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Meet a health, safety, environment and carbon advisor
Use these resources to introduce your class to a real-life health, safety, environment and carbon advisor- a STEM role for non-science graduates. Use the job role card to understand the necessary skills and qualifications, discover Eirini's job-related preferences, and gain insight into her daily tasks.
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Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge
In this real-world challenge, your class can apply their knowledge of hydrocarbons to make and evaluate biodiesel. Students will build their knowledge of traditional and alternative aviation fuels. Use the delivery guide and practical guide to prepare the experiments which students can take responsibility for using their logbooks. The skills checklists enable students to reflect on skills they have built.
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Hydrocarbons revision (GCSE Chemistry)
Build knowledge and check understanding of hydrocarbons with this knowledge organiser and ‘Check your learning’ activity sheet, featuring exam-style questions.
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Fractional distillation and cracking
During this lesson, your class will learn about the function and processes of fractional distillation and cracking of hydrocarbons. Use the How fractional distillation works worksheet to structure your student’s notes, plus the poster and summary to consolidate learning. Use the cracking activity sheet to check for understanding of that process.
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Meet a manufacturing engineer intern video
Murtada is a manufacturing engineer intern who spends his day making his company more sustainable. Find out about his career path and what he enjoys most about his job. Discover the skills and qualifications required, as well as the responsibilities.
Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge delivery guide
Use this resource to learn more about the 'making and evaluating a biodiesel' real-world challenge and plan the investigation into your lessons.
Hydrocarbons issue statements activity sheet
Use these resources to learn about the issues and advantages of using traditional fuels verses biofuels and equip your students with the ability to sort these according to importance.
Making and evaluating a biodiesel
Use this PowerPoint presentation to guide your students through the real-world challenge, first by gaining the necessary knowledge, then carrying out the evaluation and finally reflecting on their work.
Biofuels alternative – diamond ranking activity sheet
Use this cut-and-stick activity for your students to rank statements about biofuels, allowing them to effectively evaluate their use.