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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

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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
Smoking
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Smoking is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. 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 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Smoking Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Alcohol
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Alcohol is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of alcohol on health and behaviour through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 4th 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, 8.3.4 Alcohol lesson. 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. ● Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Alcohol Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Drugs
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Drugs is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of drugs on behaviour, health, and life processes through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.3 Drugs lesson. 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 (31 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Drugs Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Breathing
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Breathing

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Breathing is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the process of inhalation and exhalation in terms of volume and pressure changes through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 2nd 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, 3.3.2 Breathing lesson. 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 (37 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. ● Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Breathing Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Gas exchange
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Gas exchange is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the structure and function of the gas exchange system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing and 3.8.4 Digestion topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.1 Gas exchange lesson. 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. ● Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Gas exchange Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 1 Movement and cells
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Activate 1 Movement and cells

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9 presentations covering the Year 7 8a: Organisms chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of movement and cells. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 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) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Unicellular organisms
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Unicellular organisms

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During 8.2.5 Unicellular organisms Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how unicellular organisms are adapted to carry out different functions. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (19 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Movement of substances
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Movement of substances

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During 8.2.4 Movement of substances Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how substances move in and out of cells. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (15 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Specialised cells
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Specialised cells

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During 8.2.3 Specialised cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the purpose of specialised cells and name some examples. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (34 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Plant and animal cells
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Plant and animal cells

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During 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the function of the components in animal and plant cells. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (18 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Observing cells
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Observing cells

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During 8.2.1 Observing cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a microscope to observe cells. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (21 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Movement- muscles
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Movement- muscles

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During 8.1.4 Movement: Muscles Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how antagonistic pairs of muscles create movement. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (22 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Movement- joints
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Movement- joints

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During 8.1.3 Movement: Joints Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of joints. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (21 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
The skeleton
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The skeleton

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During 8.1.2 The skeleton Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the role and importance of the skeleton. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (22 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Levels of organisation
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Levels of organisation

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During 8.1.1 Levels of organisation Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the hierarchy of organisation in multicellular organisms. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (24 slides)- 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance
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Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance

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8 presentations covering the Year 8 10b: Genes chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. 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) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Genetic modification
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Genetic modification

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During 10.4.4 Genetic modification Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how a product can be genetically modified. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains (27 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Genetics
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Genetics

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During 10.4.3 Genetics Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the difference between dominant and recessive alleles and how they are expressed. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains (20 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
DNA
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DNA

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During 10.4.2 DNA Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure of DNA and how it was discovered. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains (30 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Inheritance
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Inheritance

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During 10.4.1 Inheritance Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how characteristics are inherited. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains (24 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com