My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments.
For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website
My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments.
For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website
4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B9: Respiration chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, the body’s response the exercise and metabolism.
Most presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
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During this lesson (B10.5 The eye) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the structures of the eye allow it to focus light. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (40 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B10.2 The nervous system) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the nervous system is adapted to its function. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (30 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Biology B10. The brain lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the brain.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
1. Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (10.1.1 Variation) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what causes of variation in a species. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.1 Variation chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on types of reproduction GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (29 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Types of reproduction Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson on types of reproduction GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on types of reproduction students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
This bundle contains the ‘Types of reproduction’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 10.1.1 Variation lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what causes of variation in a species.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.1 Variation chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 10.1.3 Adapting to change lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms adapt to environmental changes.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
K- Know (low demand)
A- Apply (standard demand)
E- Extend (high demand)
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Research activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (10.1.3 Adapting to change) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how organisms adapt to environmental changes. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.1 Variation chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
K- Know (low demand)
A- Apply (standard demand)
E- Extend (high demand)
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
The endocrine system is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.1 The human endocrine system lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.1 Principles of hormonal control lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter).
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (36 slides):
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
The endocrine system Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this engaging distance learning lesson on the endocrine system GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine system. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.1 The human endocrine system lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.1 Principles of hormonal control lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter).
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9.
This editable resource includes (5 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the endocrine system lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. The endocrine system is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine system.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.1 The human endocrine system lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.1 Principles of hormonal control lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter).
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Student Worksheets/Handouts
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engagement
● Exploration
● Explanation
● Application
● Extension
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the contraception lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Contraception is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how fertility can be controlled by different hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception.
This lesson is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.5 Contraception lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.5 The artificial control of fertility lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter).
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engage
● Explore
● Explain
● Apply
● Extend
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this distance learning lesson on meiosis GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how cells divide by meiosis to form gametes.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.2 Meiosis from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.2 Cell division in sexual reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on kidney failure and dialysis GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how kidney failure can be treated by dialysis.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney failure from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.4 Dialysis- an artificial kidney from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the smoking lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Smoking is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.5 Smoking lesson.
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Student Worksheets/Handouts
● Homework Activities
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engagement
● Exploration
● Explanation
● Application
● Extension
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com