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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 4 Scheme of Work

Complete Course Planning Guide for Organic Chemistry

This Synapse Science resource provides a clear and structured Scheme of Work for Unit 4 – Organic Chemistry for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification.

The scheme outlines the full teaching sequence of lessons, specification links, and associated resources, helping teachers plan and deliver the course effectively. It aligns directly with the Synapse Science lesson and worksheet bundles available on TES.

Designed for flexibility, this scheme can be used as a complete course structure or adapted to suit individual school pacing and curriculum planning.

Specification Alignment

All lesson content, worksheets, and assessments in this course have been designed to align with the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (2017) specification. The lessons follow the structure and learning objectives outlined in the official specification to ensure full coverage of required knowledge and skills. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Full Unit Resources

This scheme of work supports the following Synapse Science teaching bundles:

Unit 4 – Organic Chemistry (Paper 1/Paper 2)
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Lessons Included (Specification Order) Topic 4A – Fundamentals

Lesson 49 – Introduction to Organic Compounds
Lesson 50 – Naming Organic Compounds
Lesson 51 – Crude Oil
Lesson 52 – Burning Hydrocarbons (Practical)
Lesson 53 – Pollutants

Topic 4B – Hydrocarbons

Lesson 54 – Alkanes
Lesson 55 – Alkenes
Lesson 56 – Reactions of Alkenes (Cracking & Halogens – Practical)

Topic 4C – Functional Groups (Triple)

Lesson 57 – Alcohols (Triple)
Lesson 58 – Making Alcohols (Triple)
Lesson 59 – Carboxylic Acids (Triple)
Lesson 60 – Esters (Triple)
Lesson 61 – Making Esters (Triple – Practical)

Topic 4D – Polymers

Lesson 62 – Polymers
Lesson 63 – Condensation Polymers (Triple)

Key Features

• Full Unit 4 course structure mapped to specification points
• Clear lesson sequence aligned to the Edexcel specification
• Identifies Triple Science lessons and required practicals
• Helps teachers plan lesson pacing across the academic year
• Designed to align with Synapse Science lesson and worksheet resources

Ideal For

• Teachers delivering Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry
• Schools planning a two or three year IGCSE chemistry course
• Teachers seeking a clear, specification-aligned scheme of work
• Teachers using Synapse Science lesson bundles

Keywords

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 4 Organic Chemistry, Scheme of Work, Hydrocarbons, Polymers, Functional Groups, Chemistry Planning, IGCSE Chemistry Teaching Plan, Synapse Science

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Unit 4 Complete Bundle (Organic Chemistry) - IGCSE Chemistry

# **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 4 Complete Bundle (Organic Chemistry)** Organic Chemistry – Lessons, Worksheets, Practicals & Mark Schemes This Synapse Science bundle provides a complete set of teaching resources for **Unit 4 – Organic Chemistry** in the **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification**, covering both **Paper 1 (Core)** and **Paper 2 (Triple)** content. The bundle includes fully structured **lessons, worksheets, practicals, and mark schemes**, allowing teachers to deliver the entire unit with minimal preparation. All resources follow the specification sequence and match the **Synapse Science Scheme of Work for Unit 4**. Every resource follows the consistent **Synapse Science format**, with clear explanations, exam-style questions, and structured learning progression. --- ## **Topics Covered (Specification Order – Core & Triple)** ## Topic 4A – Fundamentals Lesson 49 – Introduction to Organic Compounds – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 50 – Naming Organic Compounds – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 51 – Crude Oil – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 52 – Burning Hydrocarbons – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 53 – Pollutants – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## Topic 4B – Hydrocarbons Lesson 54 – Alkanes – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 55 – Alkenes – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 56 – Reactions of Alkenes (Cracking & Halogens) – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical --- ## Topic 4C – Functional Groups (Triple) Lesson 57 – Alcohols (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 58 – Making Alcohols (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 59 – Carboxylic Acids (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 60 – Esters (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 61 – Making Esters (Triple) – Lesson & Required Practical --- ## Topic 4D – Polymers Lesson 62 – Polymers – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 63 – Condensation Polymers (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## What’s Included **13 complete lessons + 2 practical investigations (15 teaching resources total)** • Editable PowerPoint lesson slides • Printable and digital student worksheets • Practical and required practical worksheets with teacher notes • Full mark schemes and model answers • Exam-style questions and scaffolded tasks • Consistent Synapse Science layout and formatting --- ## Ideal For Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 4: Organic Chemistry Teachers delivering **Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Triple) content** Schools seeking a **complete ready-to-teach unit** Classwork, homework, revision, or exam preparation --- ## Keywords Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 4 Bundle, Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Esters, Polymers, Required Practical, Triple Science, Synapse Science, Chemistry Lessons, Chemistry Worksheets

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