Let's Learn Science: Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE

Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 

The particulate nature of matter
Week beginning 11/11/24 - Solids, liquids and gases
Week beginning 18/11/24 - The kinetic theory of matter
Week beginning 25/11/24 - Changes of state
Week beginning 02/12/24 - Diffusion – evidence for moving particles

Elements, compounds and experimental techniques
Week beginning 09/12/24 - Elements
Week beginning 16/12/24 - Compounds
Week beginning 23/12/24 - Mixtures
Week beginning 30/12/24 - Separating mixtures
Week beginning 6/1/25 - Accuracy in experimental work in the laboratory
Week beginning 13/1/25 - Gels, sols, foams and emulsions
Week beginning 20/1/25 - Mixtures for strength

Atomic structure and bonding
Week beginning 27/1/25 - Inside atoms
Week beginning 3/2/25- The arrangement of electrons in atoms
Week beginning 10/2/25 - Ionic bonding
Week beginning 17/2/25 - Covalent bonding
Week beginning 24/2/25 - Glasses and ceramics
Week beginning 3/3/25 - Metallic bonding

Stoichiometry – chemical calculations
Week beginning 10/3/25 - Relative atomic mass
Week beginning 17/3/25 - Reacting masses
Week beginning 24/3/25 - Calculating moles
Week beginning 31/3/25 - Calculating formulae
Week beginning 7/4/25 - Moles and chemical equations

Electricity and chemistry
Week beginning 14/4/25 - Electrolysis of lead(ii) bromide
Week beginning 21/4/25 - Electrolysis of aluminium oxide
Week beginning 28/4/25 - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Week beginning 5/5/25 - Electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid
Week beginning 12/5/25 - Electrolysis of copper(ii) sulfate solution
Week beginning 19/5/25 - Electrolysis guidelines
Week beginning 26/5/25 - Electroplating

Chemical energetics
Week beginning 2/6/25 - Substances from oil
Week beginning 9/6/25 - Fossil fuels
Week beginning 16/6/25 - What is a fuel?
Week beginning 23/6/25 - Alternative sources of energy
Week beginning 30/6/25 - Chemical energy
Week beginning 7/7/25 - Changes of state
Week beginning 14/7/25 - Cells and batteries

Chemical reactions
Week beginning 21/7/25 - Factors that affect the rate of a reaction
Week beginning 28/7/25 - Enzymes

Acids, bases and salts
Week beginning 4/8/25 - Acids and alkalis
Week beginning 11/8/25 - Formation of salts
Week beginning 18/8/25 - Crystal hydrates
Week beginning 25/8/25 - Solubility of salts in water
Week beginning 1/9/25 - Titration

The Periodic Table
Week beginning 8/9/25 - Development of the Periodic Table
Week beginning 15/9/25 - Electronic structure and the Periodic Table
Week beginning 22/9/25 - Group I – the alkali metals
Week beginning  29/9/25 - Group II – the alkaline earth metals
Week beginning 6/10/25- Group VII – the halogens
Week beginning 13/10/25 - Group 0 – the noble gases
Week beginning 20/10/25 - Transition elements
Week beginning 27/10/25 - The position of hydrogen

Metals
Week beginning 3/11/25 - Metal reactions
Week beginning 10/11/25 - Decomposition of metal nitrates, carbonates, oxides and hydroxides
Week beginning 17/11/25 - Reactivity of metals and their uses
Week beginning 24/11/25 - Identifying metal ions
Week beginning 1/12/25 - Discovery of metals and their extraction
Week beginning 8/12/25 - Metal waste
Week beginning 15/12/25 - Rusting of iron
Week beginning 22/12/25 - Alloys

Air and water
Week beginning 29/12/25 - The air
Week beginning 5/1/26 - How do we get the useful gases we need from the air?
Week beginning 12/1/26 - Ammonia – an important nitrogen-containing chemical
Week beginning 19/1/26 - Artificial fertilisers
Week beginning 26/1/26 - Atmospheric pollution
Week beginning 2/2/26 - Water

Week beginning 9/2/26 - The water cycle
Week beginning 16/2/26 - Hardness in water
Week beginning 23/2/26 - Water pollution and treatment

Sulfur
Week beginning 1/3/26 - Sulfur – the element
Week beginning 8/3/26 - Sulfur dioxide
Week beginning 15/3/26 - Sulfuric acid

Inorganic carbon chemistry
Week beginning 22/3/26 - Limestone
Week beginning 29/3/26 - Carbonates
Week beginning 5/4/26 - Carbon dioxide

Organic chemistry 1
Week beginning 12/4/26 - Alkanes
Week beginning 19/4/26 - The chemical behaviour of alkanes
Week beginning 26/4/26 - Alkenes
Week beginning 3/5/26 - The chemical behaviour of alkenes
Week beginning 10/5/26 - A special addition reaction of alkene molecules

Organic chemistry 2
Week beginning 17/5/26 - Alcohols (R—OH)
Week beginning 24/5/26 - Biotechnology
Week beginning 31/5/26 - Carboxylic acids
Week beginning 7/6/26 - Soaps and detergents

Week beginning 14/6/26 - Condensation polymers
Week beginning 21/6/26 - Some biopolymers
Week beginning 28/6/26 - Pharmaceuticals

Experimental chemistry
Week beginning 5/7/26 - Objectives for experimental skills and investigations
Week beginning 12/7/26 - Suggestions for practical work and assessment
Week beginning 19/7/26 - Notes on qualitative analysis

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