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Full lesson PowerPoint presentations covering the entire GCSE 9-1 Chemistry curriculum are available here. My lessons have been created specifically to meet all specification points on the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Chemistry course (for Combined and Separate Science). A range of KS3 lessons are also available, all of which have been updated for the current version of the KS3 curriculum. See my bundles to get even better value for money. Please leave reviews if you find these resources useful!

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Full lesson PowerPoint presentations covering the entire GCSE 9-1 Chemistry curriculum are available here. My lessons have been created specifically to meet all specification points on the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Chemistry course (for Combined and Separate Science). A range of KS3 lessons are also available, all of which have been updated for the current version of the KS3 curriculum. See my bundles to get even better value for money. Please leave reviews if you find these resources useful!
Molar Volume of Gases GCSE Lesson (SC14e) TRIPLE
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Molar Volume of Gases GCSE Lesson (SC14e) TRIPLE

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This full lesson PowerPoint and worksheet (with answers) will allow you to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Molar Volumes of Gases. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Higher tier only.
Dynamic Equilibrium and the Haber Process: 3 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic SC15 TRIPLE ONLY
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Dynamic Equilibrium and the Haber Process: 3 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic SC15 TRIPLE ONLY

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 15 “Dynamic Equilibria” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Chemistry course (Triple Science only unit). The basic lesson on dynamic equilibrium (CC12a) is also needed for Combined Science students. The bundle includes three full lesson PowerPoints and associated resources, plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Electrolysis: 6 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic CC10 SC10
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Electrolysis: 6 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic CC10 SC10

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 10 “Electrolysis” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science and Chemistry courses. The bundle includes six full lesson PowerPoints (one is for Higher-tier only, two are for Triple Science students only), plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. Suggested teaching order: Electrolysis (all students) Electrolysis and Half-equations (Higher only) Electrolysis of Salt Solutions (all students) Electroplating and Copper Purification (Triple only) Electrolysis of Copper Sulphate Core Practical (all students - min. 2 lessons) Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells (Triple only) I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Fuels and the Earth's Atmosphere: 7 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC16 CC17 SC20 SC21
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Fuels and the Earth's Atmosphere: 7 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC16 CC17 SC20 SC21

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 16 (topic 20 for Separate Science) "Fuels" and Topic 17 (topic 21 for Separates) "Earth and Atmospheric Science" from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science course. The bundle includes seven full lesson PowerPoints and associated resources, plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. Having delivered this to three classes already, my suggested teaching order is: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes; Fractional Distillation; Complete and Incomplete Combustion; Acid Rain, Fuels and Pollution; Cracking and Hydrogen Fuel Cells; Earth's Early Atmosphere; Climate Change. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Alkenes and Homologous Series GCSE Lesson (SC22a SC22b) TRIPLE Alkanes
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Alkenes and Homologous Series GCSE Lesson (SC22a SC22b) TRIPLE Alkanes

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with independent learning tasks and suggested practical demo) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on alkenes. It also serves as a good introduction/reminder for the structures of the other homologous series that need to be taught (alkanes, alcohols and carboxylic acids). The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. Best taught at some point after my lesson SC20a "Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes".
Distillation Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ee)
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Distillation Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ee)

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This full lesson PowerPoint (including practical demo and worksheet) can be used to teach a broad range of abilities about Distillation - what it is, how it works and where we use it. The lesson is in keeping with the current KS3 UK National Curriculum, is easily accessible for students and simple to follow for teachers.
Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells GCSE lesson (SC16a)
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Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells GCSE lesson (SC16a)

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This full lesson PowerPoint will allow you to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. Please note that this lesson covers the Edexcel Chemistry Paper 1 content on chemical cells and hydrogen fuel cells. “Recall that a chemical cell produces a voltage until one of the reactants is used up” “Recall that in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell hydrogen and oxygen are used to produce a voltage and water is the only product” “Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of fuel cells for given uses” This lesson does not cover the Paper 2 content comparing and contrasting hydrogen and petrol as fuels. For that content, see my lesson SC20f on Cracking and Alternative Fuels.
Tests for Ions plus Bulk & Surface Properties of Materials: 5 GCSE Chemistry lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics SC25 SC26 TRIPLE ONLY
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Tests for Ions plus Bulk & Surface Properties of Materials: 5 GCSE Chemistry lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics SC25 SC26 TRIPLE ONLY

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 25 “Qualitative Analysis: Tests for Ions” and Topic 26 “Bulk and Surface Properties of Matter, and Nanoparticles” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Separate Science Chemistry course. These topics are for Triple Science classes only, they are not needed for Combined Science students. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints (one of these can be used to deliver two lessons) and associated resources, plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Recycling Metals & Life Cycle Assessment GCSE Lesson (SC11d CC11d)
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Recycling Metals & Life Cycle Assessment GCSE Lesson (SC11d CC11d)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on the recycling of metals and life-cycle assessments of manufactured products. The resource meets all required specification points for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Chemistry course. It is accessible for students, easy to follow for teachers and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Mixtures and separation Year 7 Topic - 7 full lessons (KS3 7E)
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Mixtures and separation Year 7 Topic - 7 full lessons (KS3 7E)

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 7 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Mixtures and Separation Techniques. The bundle includes seven PowerPoints and associated resources sufficient to deliver seven full lessons. Lesson 7Ea “Mixtures” comes with an overview and Equipment list for the full topic. Before delivering this topic, I recommend giving students practical skills training to ensure they can name and draw key lab equipment, and can safely light and use a Bunsen burner. I have three lessons available in my shop which are suitable for this, available individually or as a discounted bundle “Science Practical Skills - 3 Full Lessons”. I have many other KS3 lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion: 4 GCSE Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic SC13 TRIPLE ONLY
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Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion: 4 GCSE Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic SC13 TRIPLE ONLY

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 13 “Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Chemistry course (Triple Science only unit). The bundle includes four full lesson PowerPoints and associated resources, plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Mendeleev - History of Periodic Table GCSE Lesson (SC4a SC4b CC4a CC4b)
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Mendeleev - History of Periodic Table GCSE Lesson (SC4a SC4b CC4a CC4b)

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This PowerPoint will allow you to teach a broad range of abilities about the history of the Periodic Table; including how Mendeleev arranged his early version, how Mendeleev predicted the properties of unknown elements and how the modern version differs from Mendeleev’s. The resource meets all required specification points for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE course. It is accessible for students, easy to follow for teachers and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Electrolysis of Salt Solutions GCSE Lesson (SC10b CC9b)
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Electrolysis of Salt Solutions GCSE Lesson (SC10b CC9b)

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This full Lesson PowerPoint will allow you to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on the products of electrolysis of different salt solutions. It explains what is formed in different scenarios and why, while also providing further practice at redox half-equations for Higher tier students. The resource meets all required specification points for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Chemistry course. It is accessible for students, easy to follow for teachers and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
GCSE Chemistry Polymer Uses, Properties and Problems Full Lesson (Edexcel 9-1 SC24b SC24d) TRIPLE
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GCSE Chemistry Polymer Uses, Properties and Problems Full Lesson (Edexcel 9-1 SC24b SC24d) TRIPLE

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on Uses and Properties of Polymers, and also on the Problems with Polymers. Sometimes covered across two lessons, I have combined both into a single lesson for efficiency. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Alcohols and Ethanol Production GCSE Lesson (SC23a SC23b) TRIPLE
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Alcohols and Ethanol Production GCSE Lesson (SC23a SC23b) TRIPLE

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PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on Alcohols and Ethanol Production in one single lesson. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. Best taught after completing my lesson SC22a on "Alkenes and Homologous Series", which provides an intro to the structures of the alcohol homologous series.
Science Practical Skills - Measuring and weighing - Full lesson KS3
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Science Practical Skills - Measuring and weighing - Full lesson KS3

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This full lesson PowerPoint is designed to teach Year 7 students how to use specific scientific equipment to accurately measure volumes of liquids and masses of solids. This is the second in a series of three lessons I have planned which focus solely on teaching students about the basics of safe and accurate practical work. Visit my shop to find the other lessons in this series: Year 7 Equipment and Safety Year 7 Bunsen Burners Plus a whole catalogue of other KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry lessons.
SC5b Ionic Formulae worksheet
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SC5b Ionic Formulae worksheet

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Worksheet to go with my lesson on Ionic Compounds - Naming and Formulae. The worksheet provides practice at using ionic charges to determine the formula of a given compound, including use of brackets for polyatomic ions. Answers are included.
SC5c Testing Ionic Compounds method
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SC5c Testing Ionic Compounds method

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Practical method and worksheet to go with my GCSE Chemistry lesson on “Properties of Ionic Compounds”. Full details and equipment list for students to test solubility and conductivity of substances, to determine whether or not they are ionic.