Hero image

CMG’s Science lessons

Average Rating4.54
(based on 192 reviews)

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

1k+Uploads

349k+Views

133k+Downloads

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
The eye
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

The eye

(0)
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
Fertilisation and implantation
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Fertilisation and implantation

(0)
During 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens during fertilisation and implantation. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.2 Human reproductions chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class- K- Know (low demand) A- Apply (standard demand) E- Extend (high demand) Presentation contains (24 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
Competition in plants
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Competition in plants

(0)
During this lesson (B16-5 Competition in plants) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how and why plants compete for resources. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition 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 (26 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Anaerobic respiration
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Anaerobic respiration

(0)
During this lesson (B9.3 Anaerobic respiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the chemistry of anaerobic respiration in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration 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 (28 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
Alcohol and other carcinogens
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Alcohol and other carcinogens

(0)
During this lesson (B7.5 Alcohol and other carcinogens) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the effects of alcohol and other carcinogens on the body. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B7: Non-communicable diseases 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 (35 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) 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- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Preserving biodiversity
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Preserving biodiversity

(0)
During 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how humans can prevent extinction and preserve biodiversity. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution 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 (29 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
Ecosystems
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Ecosystems

(0)
During 9.1.3 Ecosystems Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.1 Interdependence 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 (28 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
Seed dispersal
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Seed dispersal

(0)
During 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the ways in which plants disperse their seeds. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.2 Plant reproduction 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
Adaptation in animals
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Adaptation in animals

(0)
During this lesson (B16-7 Adaptation in animals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of ways in which animals are adapted to survive. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition 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 (25 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Aerobic respiration
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Aerobic respiration

(0)
During this lesson (B9.1 Aerobic respiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the importance and chemistry of cellular respiration. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration 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 (26 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
Cloning plants Distance learning
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Cloning plants Distance learning

(0)
During this distance learning lesson on cloning plants GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how plants can be cloned and why it is important in agriculture and medicine. This is the 5th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.5 Cloning from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.5 Cloning from B14 Variation and evolution 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: Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson -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
Adolescence and puberty
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Adolescence and puberty

(0)
During 10.2.1 Adolescence Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of some of the changes that take place during adolescence. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.2 Human reproductions chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class- K- Know (low demand) A- Apply (standard demand) E- Extend (high demand) 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
Reproductive systems
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Reproductive systems

(0)
During 10.2.2 Reproductive systems Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the human reproductive systems. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.2 Human reproductions chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class- K- Know (low demand) A- Apply (standard demand) E- Extend (high demand) Presentation contains (24 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
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

DNA

(0)
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
Charles Darwin and peer review
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Charles Darwin and peer review

(0)
During 10.3.2 Charles Darwin Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the theory of evolution and the process of peer review. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution 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 (29 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
Flowers and pollination
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Flowers and pollination

(0)
During 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure of a plant’s reproductive system and some methods of pollination. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.2 Plant reproduction 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 (28 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
Fertilisation and germination
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Fertilisation and germination

(0)
During 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the process of fertilisation and how it leads to seed formation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.2 Plant reproduction 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 (25 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
Smoking and the risk of disease
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Smoking and the risk of disease

(0)
During this lesson (B7.3 Smoking and the risk of disease) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how smoking increases the risk of developing disease. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B7: Non-communicable diseases 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 (29 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) 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- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Photosynthesis KS3
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Photosynthesis KS3

(0)
During 9.4.1 Photosynthesis Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the process of photosynthesis and how plants are adapted for it. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.4 Photosynthesis 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 (23 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
Selective breeding Distance learning
CMGsSciencelessonsCMGsSciencelessons

Selective breeding Distance learning

(0)
During this distance learning lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics. This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution 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