Coffee shops provide great examples from the real world of science for learners to apply their knowledge

There are over 1000 different chemical compounds in coffee. Some of these are responsible for the taste, flavour and smell of coffee. 

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    In context, for age range 14–16

    A foundation and higher level worksheet to put learning about particle diagrams into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.

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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of particle diagrams in the context of a coffee shop, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering:

  • the movement of particles in different states
  • the volume, shape and arrangement of particles in different states
  • the limitations of the particle model (higher only)

Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.

Also available to support this topic

  • Encourage learners to describe and evaluate the use of particle diagrams and scaffold independent writing with a structure strip.
  • Use Knowledge check worksheets to assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of particle diagrams at the end of a period of teaching or as revision, at either a foundation or higher level.

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