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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
Electromagnets
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Electromagnets

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During 2.4.1 Electromagnets Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what an electromagnet is. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets 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.
6.15.4 Mass and weight (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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6.15.4 Mass and weight (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 4th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 6.15 Forces and energy changes chapter. 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. Compiled from various sources.
6.15.9 Forces and elasticity (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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6.15.9 Forces and elasticity (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 9th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 6.15 Forces and energy changes chapter. 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. Compiled from various sources.
6.15.7 Energy and work (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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6.15.7 Energy and work (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 7th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 6.15 Forces and energy changes chapter. 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. Compiled from various sources.
6.15.8 Gravitational potential energy stores (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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6.15.8 Gravitational potential energy stores (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 8th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 6.15 Forces and energy changes chapter. 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. Compiled from various sources.
6.17.1  Magnetic fields (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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6.17.1 Magnetic fields (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the first lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 17 Magnetism and electromagnets. 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. Compiled from various sources.
3.8.1  Atoms and radiation (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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3.8.1 Atoms and radiation (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the first lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 8 Radiation and risk 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. Compiled from various sources.
3.8.3 Nuclear changes (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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3.8.3 Nuclear changes (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the third lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 8 Radiation and risk 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. Compiled from various sources.
3.8.5 Properties of radiation (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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3.8.5 Properties of radiation (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 5th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 8 Radiation and risk 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. Compiled from various sources.
Activate 2 Contact forces and pressure Distance learning
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Activate 2 Contact forces and pressure Distance learning

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6 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 1b: Forces chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of contact forces and pressure. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: 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- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™ format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). This worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Activate 2 Magnets and  electromagnets Distance learning
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Activate 2 Magnets and electromagnets Distance learning

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3 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 2b: Electromagnets chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of magnets and electromagnets. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™ format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). This worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Using electromagnets Distance learning
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Using electromagnets Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (2.4.2 Using electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of some uses of electromagnets. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets 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 (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Conservation of energy Distance learning
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Conservation of energy Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P1-2 Conservation of energy) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the principle of conservation of energy. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P1- Conservation and dissipation of energy 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: 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Changes in energy stores Distance learning
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Changes in energy stores Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P1-1 Changes in energy stores) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of energy transfers in terms of energy stores and pathways. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P1- Conservation and dissipation of energy 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: 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy Distance learning
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P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy Distance learning

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9 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of energy stores and transfers. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this document This resource works best as a Google Doc. with Google Classroom- upload to your Google Drive, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc. format and enable Google Draw and other Google features). This document can also be used with Microsoft Teams, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw) will not be available.
Infrared radiation Distance learning
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Infrared radiation Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P2.2 Infrared radiation) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding that all bodies emit and absorb infrared radiation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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: 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™.
More infrared radiation Distance learning
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More infrared radiation Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P2.3 More on infrared radiation) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how the temperature of the Earth is affected by IR radiation. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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: 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™.
Heating and insulating buildings Distance learning
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Heating and insulating buildings Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P2.5 Heating and insulating buildings) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how homes are heated and how to reduce the rate of cooling. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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: Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™.
P2 Energy transfer by heating Distance learning
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P2 Energy transfer by heating Distance learning

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5 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics P2: Energy transfer by heating chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of how thermal energy is transferred by conduction and infrared radiation, and how buildings are heated and insulated. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom.
Energy from wind and water Distance learning
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Energy from wind and water Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P3.2 Energy from wind and water) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from wind and water sources. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P3: Energy resources 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 (2 pages): 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