Particle models and the structure of matter
This simulation shows the random movement of large smoke particles as they are being bombarded by the fast moving molecules that make up the surrounding air.
This diffusion simulation shows how some large particles dissolve and eventually spread out due to collisions between themselves and the surrounding smaller particles.
A Venn diagram activity to test your knowledge of the different states of matter.
States of matter
A mathematical model that visually illustrates molecular motion in solids, liquids and gases. As you change the temperature you can observe such phenomena as evaporation, condensation, boiling and freezing.
This simulation is useful for showing the mechanism of heat transfer and the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of the atoms. Draggable probes allow you to take the temperature at any point along the bar and the torch has several flame settings.
This simulation illustrates the collision theory and shows how it can be used to explain rates of reaction. Temperature, surface area, concentration and the amount of catalyst may all be adjusted before running the simulation to see how your changes affect the rate of reaction.
Atomic structure and bonding
Build your own atom
A whole-class resource for teaching atomic structure and electron configuration. Pupils are presented with a mass number and atomic number and must then construct the atom. This resource is also ideal for exploring ions as well as ground states and excited states.
A high energy quiz that requires coordination as well as knowledge. Ideal for the interactive whiteboard. This resource also includes a printable worksheet and a separate activity to help the teacher with marking.
Help your pupils get to grips with the electron configuration of the first two periods with this pairs game. Beware, this is a tough one!
An outstanding resource. Explore what happens when atoms bond. The visual tool beautifully illustrates covalent and ionic bonding in a wide range of substances. Includes a worksheet.
A visual database explaining the difference between elements, compounds and mixtures.
A sorting game in which different substances fall from the sky. Your job is to direct them into the correct buckets.
The periodic table
The classic game but with a twist: now you have to guide falling elements into the correct place in the periodic table. Play this as often as you can and you'll soon know which group and period the different elements belong in.
A new and improved version of our popular game that teaches you the chemical elements and their position in the periodic table. Now you can play against the clock and choose your difficulty level. If for some reason you want to play the old version click here: old game
Can you tell the difference between a metal and a non-metal? In this game you must pop the balloons tied to metals but leave the non-metals float away.
Help your pupils get to grips with the electron configuration of the first two periods with this pairs game. Beware, this is a tough one!
What better way to learn the facts and figures surrounding the elements than with this digital version of a classic game?
This classic game will help you learn and remember the vital statistics of the elements.
A quiz to test your general knowledge of the elements. This quiz was developed for Dragonfly training by eChalk.
Chemical formulae, equations & calculations
A clever, clever game that helps you understand what chemical formulae mean. Simply count the number of atoms in the falling formula then guide it into the correct bucket. Easy peasy!
Practise writing formulas and names for binary ionic compounds with this simple resource. Includes a worksheet.
Learn to balance chemical equations with this flash activity and complementary worksheet.
The aim of this visually attractive resource is to balance the photosynthesis equation. The program displays a running tally of the number of elements on each side of the equation and lets you know when it is balanced.
A beautifully visual resource where pupils drag substances onto the scales and perform calculations involving relative atomic mass and the number of moles. This resource includes a printable worksheet.
Chemical reactions
This simulation illustrates the collision theory and shows how it can be used to explain rates of reaction. Temperature, surface area, concentration and the amount of catalyst may all be adjusted before running the simulation to see how your changes affect the rate of reaction.
A drag and drop activity to help you learn how acids react with metals and metal compounds. First you construct word equations for different reactions then by identifying a pattern in the equations your final task is to construct a general equation.
Use your knowledge of the reactivity series and inter-planetary flight to land your spaceship on the moon pads in the correct order.
A fun whole-class game for pupils to learn where the different elements are placed in the reactivity series; specifically designed for interactive whiteboards.
This resource helps pupils to discover the acidity of basic household products by using a universal indicator and colour chart to estimate the pH of different solutions.
Fossil fuels and carbon chemistry
Alkanes and alkenes
Wonderful three-dimensional models of the alkanes and alkenes (methane, ethane, ethene, propane, propene ... heptane, heptene). To see the application your browser will need to be Java enabled (most are).
Allotropes of carbon
View all the molecular structures of carbon in dazzling 3D: graphite, diamond and the amazing Bucky ball. To see the application your browser will need to be Java enabled.
A high energy quiz that requires coordination as well as knowledge. Ideal for the interactive whiteboard. This resource also includes a printable worksheet and a separate activity to help the teacher with marking.
Help your pupils understand the oil refining process with this lovely animation of a fractional distillation colum from How stuff works. (External site)
A beautiful resource that illustrates how carbon cycles from one carbon store to another. You have full control over the animation and can isolate different processes (e.g. respiration or photosynthesis).
Carbohydrates
Don't just talk about carbohydrates - show your pupils exactly what they look like in glorious, interactive 3D. The library includes a selection of common monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.
DNA: 3D interactive molecule
An awe-inspiring 3D model of the beautiful double helix…this has to be seen to be believed. To see the application your browser will need to be Java enabled (most are).
The Earth, its resources and their extraction
Two drag 'n' drop activities to teach you all about the different types of rock and how they are formed.
A lovely animation showing the process by which iron ore is converted to iron in the blast furnace.
This resource illustrates how nitrogen cycles from one nitrogen store to another. You have full control over the animation and can isolate different processes.
Practical skills
Learn the different parts of a Bunsen burner with this interactive labelling exercise.
Find out how much you know about using a Bunsen burner safely with this interactive quiz game.
Two worksheets on the Bunsen burner that include a labelling exercise, a chart on flame types, a practical assessment on safe usage and a 'Bunsen Burner licence'.
General tools and fun stuff
If you're playing a game or a quiz and you need to keep score for several teams then this is the tool for you. Choose between a number of themes: 'Alien abduction', 'In your face' and 'Snail race'.
Find out about the hazard symbols with this visual database (great for project work). This resource also contains a memory game to test how much the class knows about the hazard symbols.
A versatile resource that allows you to create your own pie chart in seconds. This powerful application has a host of features including a protractor and the ability to view your graph in 3D.
Timer
A new improved timer that now includes a countdown timer as well as a standard timer. Some of the alarm sounds are not for those of sensitive disposition. The time is given in Hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. Handy for timed tests, exams and activities.
Class minder
A digital assistant that keeps an eye on your class on those rare occasions when you have to pop out.
This powerful (yet simple to use) application allows you to create any 4 quadrant graph, grid or isometric paper. This may then be printed out for classwork or used as a background when using an interactive whiteboard. Brilliant.
