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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!
Polymers and Addition Polymerisation GCSE Lesson (SC24a) TRIPLE
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Polymers and Addition Polymerisation GCSE Lesson (SC24a) TRIPLE

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This full lesson PowerPoint will allow you to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Addition Polymerisation; in particular, how to draw addition polymers and show polymerisation equations. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. See my other resources for lessons on Uses, Properties and Problems with Polymers (SC24b and SC24d) and on Condensation Polymers (SC24c).
Electrolysis and Half-equations HIGHER GCSE Lesson (SC10a CC10a)
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Electrolysis and Half-equations HIGHER GCSE Lesson (SC10a CC10a)

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This full Lesson PowerPoint will allow to teach the Higher-only specification points on Electrolysis, focusing on oxidation and reduction at the anode and cathode in terms of loss and gain of electrons. The lesson also introduces the concept of half equations and provides practice at writing these. I deliver this lesson after first exploring the basic principles of electrolysis in my earlier lesson “Electrolysis (CC10a / SC10a)”. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, HIGHER TIER ONLY.
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.
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.
Corrosion and Rust Prevention GCSE Lesson (SC13b) TRIPLE
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Corrosion and Rust Prevention GCSE Lesson (SC13b) TRIPLE

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (including suggested practical activity) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on corrosion and rust prevention, including sacrificial protection. The resource is easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.
Bonding Models GCSE Chemistry Lesson (SC7d CC7d)
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Bonding Models GCSE Chemistry Lesson (SC7d CC7d)

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This PowerPoint will allow you to teach a broad range of abilities about the benefits and limitations of different chemical bonding models. You will also need to download my freely available worksheet “SC7d_Chemical classification table and jumbled help sheet”. 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.
Choosing Materials & Composite Materials GCSE Lesson (SC26a SC26b) TRIPLE
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Choosing Materials & Composite Materials GCSE Lesson (SC26a SC26b) TRIPLE

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PowerPoint sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lessons on Choosing Materials (Ceramics, Metals and Polymers) and Composite Materials. The resource is accessible for students, easy for teachers to follow and is appropriate for TRIPLE SCIENCE ONLY, Foundation and Higher tiers. You will also need to download my free worksheet “SC26a-b Materials Research sheet”.
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.
Plant Reproduction Year 8 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 8B)
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Plant Reproduction Year 8 Topic- 5 full lessons (KS3 8B)

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 8 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Plants and their Reproduction. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints plus associated resources. Teaching order: Classification, Types of Reproduction, Pollination, Fertilisation, Germination. I have many other KS3 lessons and bundles available. See the attached Checklist document for full details of Year 8 and please visit my shop, OnSpecScience.
Making Materials Year 9 Topic - 6 full lessons (KS3 9E)
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Making Materials Year 9 Topic - 6 full lessons (KS3 9E)

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 9 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Making Materials. The bundle includes six full lesson PowerPoints plus associated resources. The Recycling Materials lesson package also includes an equipment list and overview for the whole topic. I have many other KS3 and 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.
Chromatography Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ed)
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Chromatography Year 7 Lesson PowerPoint (KS3 7Ed)

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This full lesson PowerPoint (including practical activity and worksheet) can be used to teach a broad range of abilities about Chromatography - what it is, how it works and how to do it. The lesson is in keeping with the current KS3 UK National Curriculum, is easily accessible for students and simple to follow for teachers.
Investigating Neutralisation GCSE Core Practical Lesson (SC8d CC8d)
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Investigating Neutralisation GCSE Core Practical Lesson (SC8d CC8d)

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This PowerPoint will allow you to deliver the GCSE 9-1 Chemistry Core Practical in which calcium hydroxide is used to gradually neutralise hydrochloric acid. It includes background info on indigestion and antacids (for context), an easy-to-follow method to share with students, plus additional tasks aimed at building skills with acid reactions and balanced equations. The resources are easy to follow for teachers, readily accessible for students and are appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and High-tier. Other GCSE lessons (including other lessons on Acids and Alkalis) 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. **
Unicellular Organisms Year 8 Topic- 6 full lessons (KS3 8D)
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Unicellular Organisms Year 8 Topic- 6 full lessons (KS3 8D)

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This bundle will allow you to teach Year 8 students the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum required learning on Unicellular Organisms. The bundle includes five full lesson PowerPoints (containing equipment lists for suggested practicals) plus an engaging ICT task (packaged with the Protoctists lesson) that can be used to occupy students for a full lesson of extension and consolidation. Suggested teaching order: Uni or Multicellular?, Microscopic Fungi, Bacteria, Protoctists, ICT Extension lesson, Decomposers & Carbon Cycle. I have many other KS3 lessons and bundles available. See the attached Checklist document for full details of Year 8 and please visit my shop, OnSpecScience.
Reactivity of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC11a CC11a) Ionic and Half Equations
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Reactivity of Metals GCSE Lesson (SC11a CC11a) Ionic and Half Equations

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Full Lesson PowerPoint (including suggested practical activity) sufficient to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Chemistry lesson on Reactivity of Metals, while also covering examples of ionic and half equations in this context. The resource is accessible for students, easy to follow and is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers.