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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
Magnets and magnetic fields Distance learning
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Magnets and magnetic fields Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how magnets interact. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.3 Magnetism 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- 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). 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.
Electromagnets Distance learning
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Electromagnets Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (2.4.1 Electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what an electromagnet is. Based on the 1st 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.
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.
Energy and power
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Energy and power

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Presentation covering the content for the 3.1.3 Energy and power lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of power and how the cost of energy can be calculated using kilowatt hours. *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.
Gravity
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Gravity

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During this lesson (1.2.1 Gravity) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the concepts of gravitational fields and weight. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- 1.2 Gravity 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Speed
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Speed

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During this lesson (1.1.3 Speed) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to calculate the speed of objects. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- 1.1 Speed 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Balanced and unbalanced forces
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Balanced and unbalanced forces

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During this lesson (1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced forces) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- 1.1 Speed 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Solar power and geothermal energy
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Solar power and geothermal energy

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During this lesson (P3.3 Solar power and geothermal energy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun and the Earth. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (18 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Reviewing theories 1 (KS3 2)
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Reviewing theories 1 (KS3 2)

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Presentation covering the content for the EP2.12 Review theories 1 lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of what a scientific theory is and how they are developed. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Communication of ideas (KS3 2)
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Communication of ideas (KS3 2)

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Presentation covering the content for the EP2.8 Communication lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to communicate ideas effectively to different audiences. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
More on analysing and evaluating (KS3 2)
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More on analysing and evaluating (KS3 2)

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Presentation covering the content for the EP2.7 More on analysing and evaluating lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of the different ways of using data and line graphs. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Sound waves and energy
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Sound waves and energy

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During 4.3.1 Sound waves and energy Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how sound waves transfer energy. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects 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 (31 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
Big energy issues
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Big energy issues

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During this lesson (P3.5 Big energy issues) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the need for a base load of electricity and how supply and demand are managed. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (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) 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
Energy transfer by particles- conduction and convection
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Energy transfer by particles- conduction and convection

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During 3.4.2 Energy transfer: Particles Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Energy from wind and water
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Energy from wind and water

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During this lesson (P3.2 Energy from wind and water) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from wind and water sources. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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) Teacher demo 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
Energy demands
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Energy demands

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During this lesson (P3.1 Energy demands) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy demands are met, and energy resources are used. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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) 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
The night sky
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The night sky

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During 7.2.1 The night sky Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure of the Universe. Based on the 1st 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
The Solar System
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The Solar System

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During 7.2.2 The Solar System Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the model of the Solar System. Based on the 2nd 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 (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Heating and insulating buildings
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Heating and insulating buildings

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During this lesson (P2.5 Heating and insulating buildings) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how homes are heated and how to reduce the rate of cooling. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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 (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.
Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation
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Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation

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During 3.4.3 Energy transfer: Radiation and insulation Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by radiation. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Presentation contains (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (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.