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
12 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C3: Structure and bonding chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of types of bonding (ionic, covalent, and metallic), allotropes of carbon and nanoparticles.
All 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-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on the Periodic Table lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how the Periodic Table is organised through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.1 The Periodic Table lesson.
Resource includes:
●Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
●Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
●Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my structure of the atom lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of the structure of atoms through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.4) and 4.1.1(.5) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.6, Structure of the atom lesson.
Resource includes:
● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on evaluating investigations is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to evaluate investigations and suggest improvements through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.2 Discuss limitations and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP5, Evaluating data and methods lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (26 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Evaluating investigations Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Evaluating investigations Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this lesson (C2-6 The transition elements) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of the transition elements. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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.
During 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the characteristics of the different layers of the Earth. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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 (29 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.
During 7.1.5 Ceramics Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the properties of ceramics and some of their uses. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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 (23 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.
During 7.2.3 The Earth Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of why the Earth experiences days, nights, and the seasons. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe 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 (40 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.
Extracting metals from ores is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of what an ore is, and methods used to extract metals from them through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.7.3 Climate and 3.7.4 Earth resources topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 7b: Earth, 7.4.1 Extracting metals 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.
Extracting metals from ores Distance learning (KS3)
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
The particle model is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what the particle model of matter is through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.1 The particle model topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 5a: The particle model, 5.1.1 The particle model 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 (32 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.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 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.
The particle model Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on Group 0 elements is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the chemical and physical properties of Group 0 elements through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (33 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Group 0 elements Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Group 0 elements Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to the Bunsen burner. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
● The parts of the Bunsen burner
● How to light the Bunsen burner
● How to adjust the flame
● The different flame settings
● The safety precautions that must be taken when using the Bunsen burner
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains (24 slides):
● Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as safety information for using the Bunsen burner.
● Info sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
● Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the Bunsen burner and its uses in science.
● Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the Bunsen burner, including its parts, how to light it, and how to adjust the flame.
● Activities: These activities help students to practice using the Bunsen burner and to learn about its different flame settings.
● Experiments using the Bunsen burner: These experiments give students the opportunity to use the Bunsen burner.
● Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
This lesson is the third and final lesson that introduces new students to lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
● Lab safety
● Equipment and making measurements
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This presentation covers the content for the C4.1 Relative masses and moles lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C4: Chemical calculations chapter (Kerboodle scheme). During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to calculate the relative mass of a compound.
*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 (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C3.2 Atoms into ions 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 atoms can form positive or negative ions to make compounds.
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 (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (C5.3 Extracting metals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how extraction methods depend on metal reactivity. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C5: Chemical changes 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 (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)
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
Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 20 Acids and alkalis
Presentations contain-
-Bell work activity
-Lesson objective and success criteria
-Information slides
-Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities
-Practical activities (where appropriate)
-Summary questions (inc QWC)
-Peer and self-assessment
Aimed at foundation tier.
Compiled from various sources.
During this lesson (C3.7 Giant covalent structures) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the general properties of substances with giant covalent structures. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C3: Structure and bonding 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.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (C4.5 Atom economy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate the atom economy of a reaction and why it is important in industry. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C4: Chemical calculations 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 (22 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
This fully resourced lesson on isotopes and ions is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of what isotopes and ions are through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.6) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.7, Ions, atoms, and isotopes lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, 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 materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
This lesson is also available as a:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Isotopes and ions Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Isotopes and ions Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com