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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
Solubility
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Solubility

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This fully resourced lesson on solubility is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of the meaning of solubility and some factors that affect it through engaging activities, clear explanations, and differentiated materials. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.2 Separating mixtures topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 5a: The particle model, 5.2.3 Solubility 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. 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. Solubility Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Atoms
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Atoms

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This fully resourced lesson on atoms is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of Dalton’s atomic theory through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.2 Atoms 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 (32 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. ●Practical activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills. ●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 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. Atoms 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. Atoms Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Chemical equations Distance learning
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Chemical equations Distance learning

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During this engaging distance learning lesson on chemical equations GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.1) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.2, Chemical equations lesson. This adaptable resource is perfect for: ● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities. ● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace. ● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students. Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class. This editable resource includes (7 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explain: 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. ● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extend: 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
The Bunsen burner
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The Bunsen burner

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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- -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 in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover: -Lab safety -Equipment and making measurements -Variables and planning scientific investigations -Collecting and recording data -Analysing data and drawing conclusions The Bunsen burner If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Analysing patterns in data (KS3 1)
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Analysing patterns in data (KS3 1)

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This presentation covers the content for the EP1.4 Analysing patterns in data lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate Enquiry processes 1 chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to analyse patterns in data and draw conclusions. 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- 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: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Acid strength
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Acid strength

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During 6.1.4 Acids strength Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the factors that affect the pH of a solution. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 licence.
Energy level diagrams
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Energy level diagrams

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During 6.4.2 Energy level diagrams Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy level diagrams represent exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy 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 (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
Bond energies
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Bond energies

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During 6.4.3 Bond energies Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens to bonds during reactions and calculate bond energies. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy 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 (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
7.21.4 The effect of concentration and pressure (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)
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7.21.4 The effect of concentration and pressure (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)

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Presentation covering the 4th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license). Presentation contains- -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.
7.21.3 The effect of temperature (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)
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7.21.3 The effect of temperature (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)

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Presentation covering the third lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license). Presentation contains- -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.
Conservation of mass Distance learning
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Conservation of mass Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (6.3.4 Conservation of mass) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by conservation of mass and how to balance symbol equations. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes: Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day). Experiment- 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
The transition elements Lesson bundle
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The transition elements Lesson bundle

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**This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C2-6 The transition elements 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 properties and reactions of the transition elements. ** 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. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Displacement reactions Distance learning
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Displacement reactions Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (C5.2 Displacement reactions) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how to predict displacement reactions using the reactivity series. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C5: Chemical changes chapter. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (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 features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Making soluble salts Distance learning
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Making soluble salts Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (C5.6 Making soluble salts) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how carbonates and hydroxides react with acids to form salts. Based on the 6th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C5: Chemical changes chapter. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (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. 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 features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
8.24.15 Reduce, reuse, recycle (AQA Synergy)
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8.24.15 Reduce, reuse, recycle (AQA Synergy)

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During 8.24.15 Reduce, reuse, recycle GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the importance of using less and recycling materials more. Based on the 15th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter. Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6. Presentation contains (26 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson aims and objectives Discussion slides Information slides Activities (group work) 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
Reaction profiles Lesson bundle
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Reaction profiles Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C7.3 Reaction profiles 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 reaction profiles for exothermic and endothermic reactions. 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- 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
Recording and presenting data
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Recording and presenting data

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This presentation covers the content for the EP1.3 Recording data lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate Enquiry processes 1 chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to collect, record and display data appropriately. 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- 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: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
AQA 9-1 C10.4 Carboxylic acids and esters
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AQA 9-1 C10.4 Carboxylic acids and esters

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Presentation covering the fourth lesson of AQA 9-1 Chemistry C10 Organic reactions unit. Presentation contains- -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 a mixed ability class. Compiled from various sources
1.2 Atomic structure (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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1.2 Atomic structure (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy 1.2 Atomic structure chapter. 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.
7.21.10 Reversible reactions (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)
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7.21.10 Reversible reactions (AQA 9-1 Synergy Foundation only)

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Presentation covering the 10th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license). Presentation contains- -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.