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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!
Calculations Involving Masses:  All GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic CC9 SC9
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Calculations Involving Masses: All GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topic CC9 SC9

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 9 “Calculations involving masses” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science and Chemistry courses. The bundle includes ten full lesson PowerPoints (Five aimed at all students, three for Higher-tier only, one Foundation-tier only, one Triple Science only). Suggested teaching order: Conservation of Mass (all students) Balanced Equations (all students - optional) Calculating Concentration (all students) Formula Mass and Empirical Formula (all students) Empirical Formula of Magnesium Oxide Practical (all students) Then Foundation students learn Reacting Masses Whereas Higher students learn Moles (Combined) or Moles and Concentration (Triple) Stoichiometry and Reacting Masses Limiting Reactants I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Combustion Year 8 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 8E)
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Combustion Year 8 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 8E)

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 7 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Combustion of Fuels. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints (containing equipment lists for suggested practicals) plus associated resources. Suggested teaching order: Burning fuels, oxidation, fire safety, air pollution, global warming. I have many other KS3 lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Fertilisers and the Haber Process GCSE Lesson (SC15a) TRIPLE
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Fertilisers and the Haber Process GCSE Lesson (SC15a) TRIPLE

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on fertilisers and the Haber process, including new material on different scales of ammonium sulphate production. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Flame Tests and Positive Ion tests GCSE Lesson (SC25a SC25b) TRIPLE
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Flame Tests and Positive Ion tests GCSE Lesson (SC25a SC25b) TRIPLE

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PowerPoint (with suggested practical tasks) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on flame tests, photometry and precipitation tests for positive ions. These resources can be used to deliver two lessons, one theory (with teacher demo) and one practical for students to embed the learning. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. If doing the optional second lesson (class practical) you will also need to download the free worksheet “SC25a-b Testing for Positive Ions” from my shop.
Atoms, Elements, Molecules, Compounds Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ha) The air we breathe
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, Compounds Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ha) The air we breathe

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Full lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach a broad range of abilities about the differences between atoms and molecules, and elements and compounds, using the air e breathe as context. The lesson contains a range of independent and practical learning activities which can be mixed and matched as appropriate for your class. The lesson is in keeping with the current KS3 UK National Curriculum, is easily accessible for students and simple to follow for teachers.
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".
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.
Catalysts, Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Year 9 Lesson (KS3 9Fc) Energy in Reactions
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Catalysts, Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Year 9 Lesson (KS3 9Fc) Energy in Reactions

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This full lesson PowerPoint (with suggested practical tasks) will allow you to teach a broad range of abilities about catalysts and the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions. These are important topics at GCSE level so it’s a good idea to provide an early introduction during Key Stage 3. The lesson is in keeping with the current KS3 UK National Curriculum, is easily accessible for students and simple to follow for teachers.
Tests for Negative Ions (Anions) GCSE Lesson (SC25c) TRIPLE
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Tests for Negative Ions (Anions) GCSE Lesson (SC25c) TRIPLE

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PowerPoint (with suggested practical demo and equipment list) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on tests for negative ions. This also builds up to the Ion Tests Core Practical. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Catalysts and Activation Energy GCSE lesson (SC18c CC14c)
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Catalysts and Activation Energy GCSE lesson (SC18c CC14c)

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This PowerPoint (with suggested practical tasks) will allow you to teach a range of abilities about catalysts and catalytic converters, including the new material on activation energy and enzymes. 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.
Reacting Masses and Stoichiometry GCSE lesson (SC9b SC9c CC9b CC9c)
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Reacting Masses and Stoichiometry GCSE lesson (SC9b SC9c CC9b CC9c)

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These PowerPoints will allow you to teach students how to calculate reacting masses (the mass of product made by a given mass of reactant and vice versa). Two PowerPoints are provided: Higher-tier lesson The PowerPoint (plus worksheet with exam-style practice questions) will allow you to teach Higher-tier only content on stoichiometry and then use this alongside numbers of moles to calculate reacting masses. Foundation-tier lesson Foundation students need to learn how calculate reacting masses but they do not need to learn how to calculate numbers of moles. The PowerPoint aimed at Foundation students revisits Relative Formula Mass and shows how to use this to approach Reacting Masses in a different way. It can also be used as backup for Higher students who struggle with Moles. The resources are easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and are appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes! Other lessons on Calculations involving Mass (including the preceding lesson on Moles) are available from my shop. They can be purchased individually or, alongside this lesson, as part of a whole-topic bundle.
Reactions of Acids GCSE Lesson (SC8c SC8f CC8c CC8f)
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Reactions of Acids GCSE Lesson (SC8c SC8f CC8c CC8f)

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These PowerPoints will allow you to teach students the GCSE 9-1 Chemistry required content on the reactions of acids with metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides and metal carbonates. Two full lesson PowerPoints are provided: Reactions of Acids Introduces the key rules for acid reactions and deals primarily with word equations, though there are some opportunities for balanced equation practice in the final task. Acid reactions and Balanced Equations This lesson builds upon the rules learned in lesson 1, while recalling formulae and skills learned in previous lessons, so that students learn to write balanced equations for acid reactions with minimal provided. A homework sheet (plus mark-scheme) is then included for students to practise what they learn across the two lessons. The resources are easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and are appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. Other GCSE lessons (including others from the Acids and Alkalis topic) are available from my shop. They can be purchased individually or, alongside this lesson, as part of a whole-topic bundle.
pH and Acid Strength GCSE Lesson (SC8b CC8b) HIGHER ONLY
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pH and Acid Strength GCSE Lesson (SC8b CC8b) HIGHER ONLY

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This PowerPoint will allow you to teach a broad range of abilities about the pH scale and strong, weak, concentrated and dilute acids. The resource meets all required specification points for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Chemistry course. It is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes. **Only Higher tier students need to cover this content. **
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.
Yield and Atom Economy GCSE Lesson (SC14a SC14b) TRIPLE
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Yield and Atom Economy GCSE Lesson (SC14a SC14b) TRIPLE

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This PowerPoint will allow you to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on Yield and on Atom Economy. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Ores and Extraction of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC11b SC11c CC11b CC11c)
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Ores and Extraction of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC11b SC11c CC11b CC11c)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (including suggested practical activity) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on the extraction of metals from their ores (also encompassing oxidation and reduction). This includes the new Higher-tier material on biological methods of extraction. 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.
Transition Metals and Uses of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC13a SC13e) TRIPLE
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Transition Metals and Uses of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC13a SC13e) TRIPLE

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on Transition metals and their uses, plus general properties and uses of metals. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Acid Rain, Combustible Fuels and Pollution GCSE lesson (SC20e CC16e)
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Acid Rain, Combustible Fuels and Pollution GCSE lesson (SC20e CC16e)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with suggested practical activity) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Combustible Fuels and Pollution (focusing on sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and acid rain). The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.