Teaching chemistry concepts is not easy, especially if you have a limited budget. Fortunately, the internet provides access to a variety of excellent resources to help teachers set up their courses.
Since we don't have a full lab, the work we do at YouthBuild typically involves off-the-shelf supplies that are easily acquired online. This incomplete list offers a basic collection of inexpesive and durable equipment for a variety of experiments.
These simple lesson plans offer easy modules to introduce key concepts like chemical bonds, the carbon cycle, and everyday reactions.
These simple, at-home experiments offer accessible hands-on experiences for students using materials you likely have on hand.
From crystals to snot to bouncing rubber eggs, these simple experiments are a great way to introduce chemistry concepts like fluid properties and the effects of acids and bases.
CK-12 provides a wide variety of grade-level course materials for K-12, and the chemistry textbooks integrate diagrams, descriptions, and outside videos. I highly recommend these free resources. Chemistry for High School provides a comprehensive textbook across levels, but the Chemistry Flexbooks include workbooks, lab manuals, and texts for specific courses.
I can't recomment the OpenStax textbooks enough. They're free, peer-reviewed, and detailed. Although these college textbooks might not be the best book for every high school course, these are excellent resources for instructors who need a refresher on core concepts. For this website, I link to the Atoms First Edition of Chemistry 2e simply because I prefer that order of chapters, but both textbooks include the same material.