See Year 11s Chemistry ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year:
| Topic | Sub topic with spec ref |
| Electrolysis | 1i Electrolysis intro and molten |
| 1i Aqueous electrolysis |
| review assessment, 1i consolidation |
| Acids, bases, salts | 2f Acids intro – pH, indicators, titration |
| 2f Titrations and calculations |
| 2g Acid reactions, preparing a soluble salt |
| 2g Solubility rules, preparing an insoluble salt, consolidation |
| Organic a-d | 3c Alkanes |
| 3c/d Alkanes/Alkenes |
| 3d Alkenes |
| 3b Crude oil fractional distillation |
| 3b Combustion and pollution |
| 3b Crude oil cracking/consolidation of Organic so far |
| Organic e-h | 3e Alcohols |
| 3f Carboxylic acids |
| Half term |
| 3g Esters |
| 3h Polymers |
Exam Board – Edexcel IGCSE
What will you study?
2h Chemical tests
1i Electrolysis
2fg Acids Bases Salts
2c Gases in the Atmosphere
3a-h Organic Chemistry
Revision
What super curricular activities can KS4 students engage with outside of school?
Visit some fascinating sites e.g. the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Wellcome Collection (Euston), Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution, National Space Centre (Leicester), Science Centre (Winchester), Bletchley Park.
Read a popular Chemistry book eg: “The Elements” – A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe” by Theodore Gray, “The Disappearing Spoon” by Sam Kean, “The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison” by John Emsley
Read a popular science book e.g. What If? by Randall Munroe, “Why can’t Elephant’s Jump?” from the New Scientist, “Stuff Matters” by Mark Miodownik, “How to fossilize your Hamster” by Mick O’Hare,
Listen to a podcast e.g. Science Versus, But Why,Oyla Podcast,
Read a magazine jam packed full of science stories e.g. Oyla or New Scientist
Catalyst magazine (aimed at 14-19 year olds). Fascinating up to date research, STEM career journeys and more
Check out our very own Sutton High Science Magazine “Cytoplasm” written by Y12 students
Useful tips and resources
BBC Bitesize – this is Edexcel GCSE not IGCSE but there are lots of common topics
Physics and maths tutor – useful for revision notes, topic questions & past papers
Save my exams – useful pages for revision notes
Seneca Learning – revision and quizzes
Pearson IGCSE 9-1 Chemistry student book (supplied to all pupils)
Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Student Book: Print and eBook BundleJim Clark
CGP Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry revision guide (optional to buy)
CGP Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry exam practice workbook (includes answers) (optional to buy)
