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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!
Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes GCSE lesson (SC20a SC20c CC16a CC16c)
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Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes GCSE lesson (SC20a SC20c CC16a CC16c)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on hydrocarbons in crude oil and natural gas and also on the alkanes homologous series. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You will also need to download my FREE resource “SC20a Hydrocarbons and Alkanes” from my TES shop.
Groups in the Periodic Table: 4 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC13 SC17
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Groups in the Periodic Table: 4 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC13 SC17

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topic 13 (topic 17 for Separate Science) “Groups in the Periodic Table” from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science course. 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. Having delivered this to three classes already, my suggested teaching order is: Noble Gases, Alkali Metals, Halogens and Halogen Reactivity. This gets the dry intro out of the way first before focusing solidly on the more complex topics that typically feature on exam papers. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
Halogen Reactivity and Displacement GCSE lesson (SC17c CC13c)
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Halogen Reactivity and Displacement GCSE lesson (SC17c CC13c)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with suggested practical tasks) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on the reactivity of halogens and their displacement reactions. Prior to teaching this, you will need to have delivered lesson SC17b on the properties, appearances and reactions of halogens with metals. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You will also need to download my FREE resource “SC17c Halogen displacement method” from my TES shop.
Halogens (Group 7) GCSE lesson (SC17b CC13b)
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Halogens (Group 7) GCSE lesson (SC17b CC13b)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 Chemistry lesson on Group 7, the Halogens. This lesson covers the physical properties and appearances, plus reactions of halogens with metals. To cover the full content on halogens you will also need the follow-up lesson “SC17c Halogen Reactivity” on displacement reactions and reactions of halogens + hydrogen. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Current Electricity and Circuits Year 7 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 7J) Electrical
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Current Electricity and Circuits Year 7 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 7J) Electrical

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 7 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Current Electricity. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints (containing equipment lists) plus associated resources. Suggested teaching order: Switches and Current, Models for Circuits, Series and Parallel, Changing the Current, and Using Electricity Safely. I have many other KS3 lessons and bundles available. See the attached Checklist document for full details of Year 7 and please visit my shop, OnSpecScience.
Alkali Metals (Group 1) GCSE lesson (SC17a CC13a)
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Alkali Metals (Group 1) GCSE lesson (SC17a CC13a)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with engaging practical demonstration) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Group 1, the Alkali Metals. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You will also need to download my FREE resource “SC17a Alkali metals worksheet” from my TES shop.
Noble Gases (Group 0) GCSE lesson (SC17d CC13d)
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Noble Gases (Group 0) GCSE lesson (SC17d CC13d)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with independent learning opportunities) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Group 0, the Noble Gases. This also serves as a general introduction to the “Groups in the Periodic Table” topic. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes: 5 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC14 CC15 SC18 SC19
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Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes: 5 GCSE Chemistry Lessons. Edexcel 9-1 Topics CC14 CC15 SC18 SC19

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This bundle meets all specification points needed to teach Topics 14 “Rates of Reaction” (topic 18 for Separate Science) and 15 “Energy Changes in Reactions” (topic 19 for Separate Science) from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science course. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints and associated resources plus my overview and equipment lists for all Year 10 and Year 11 Combined & Triple Science. I am currently working on a PowerPoint for the Core Practical, though equipment lists for this are provided in the overview document and all background learning is covered in the lesson on “Rates of Reaction Graphs”. Having delivered this to three classes already, my suggested teaching order is: Endo/Exothermic Reactions (practical), Explaining Energy Changes and Bond Energies, Collision Theory & Factors Affecting Reaction Rate, Reaction Rate Graphs, Core Practical, Catalysts. I have many other GCSE lessons and bundles available so please check out my shop, OnSpecScience.
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.
Rate of Reaction Graphs GCSE Lesson (SC18a CC14a) Core Practical Prep
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Rate of Reaction Graphs GCSE Lesson (SC18a CC14a) Core Practical Prep

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This PowerPoint (with suggested practical demonstrations) will allow you to teach a range of abilities about Rates of Reaction and how to plot them graphically. Contrary to the suggested teaching order, this lesson is best delivered after teaching about collision theory and factors affecting reaction rate. The lesson consolidates factors affecting reaction rate, demonstrates the techniques used in the subsequent core practical, and provides much needed practice at drawing, interpreting and annotating reaction rate curves. 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.
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate GCSE Lesson (SC18b CC14b) Collision Theory
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Factors Affecting Reaction Rate GCSE Lesson (SC18b CC14b) Collision Theory

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This PowerPoint (with independent learning activity) will allow you to teach a range of abilities about collision theory, including the new material on activation energy, and how temperature, pressure, surface area and concentration affect rates of reaction. 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. You will also need the FREE resource “SC18b Collision theory worksheet” from my TES shop.
Exothermic & Endothermic reactions + Bond Energy GCSE Lesson (SC19b CC15b)
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Exothermic & Endothermic reactions + Bond Energy GCSE Lesson (SC19b CC15b)

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (with independent learning activity) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson explaining why there are energy changes in exothermic and endothermic reactions, including drawing reaction profiles and the new content on bond energies and their use to calculate reaction outcomes. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers (the final activity & learning objective is Higher-tier only).
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.
Global Warming and Climate Change Year 8 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 8Ee) Combustion Topic
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Global Warming and Climate Change Year 8 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 8Ee) Combustion Topic

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Full lesson PowerPoint (with independent learning activity) sufficient to teach a broad range of abilities about global warming and climate change. The lesson is in keeping with the current KS3 UK National Curriculum, is easily accessible for students and simple to follow for teachers. You'll also need my FREE resources "8Ee Climate Change Cards" and "8Ee Climate Change graph" from my shop.