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
During 10.3.1 Natural selection Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of evolution through the process of natural selection. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (47 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 10.3.2 Charles Darwin Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the theory of evolution and the process of peer review. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (29 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 10.4.4 Genetic modification Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how a product can be genetically modified. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Matter and particles (Synergy) is a differentiation lesson during which GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the different properties of solids, liquids and gases using the particle model. Based on the 1st from the AQA Combined Science: Synergy chapter 1.1: States of matter (Topic 1 Building blocks).
Aimed at foundation tier students and covers the Entry level Certificate and GCSE grades1-5 content.
Level 1: ELC and Grade 1
Level 2: Grades 2-3
Level 3: Grades 4-5
This resource contains-
Presentation (32 slides) which includes-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheet (4 pages) aimed at Level 1 & 2 students
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how igneous and metamorphic rocks are formed. Based on the 3rd 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 (30 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 8.2.1 Observing cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a microscope to observe cells. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells 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 (21 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
During 9.1.1 Food chains and webs Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy moves through food chains and webs. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.1 Interdependence chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Presentation contains (27 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
Presentation covering the second 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.
Presentation covering the 5th 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.
During this distance learning lesson (B16-4 Competition in animals) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how and why animals compete for resources. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition 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™- 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.
During this lesson (C4.3 From masses to balanced equations) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to balance equations from masses of reactants and products. Based on the 3rd 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 (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)
Aimed at a higher ability class covering content 5-8.
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 distance learning lesson (6.2.2 Chemical reactions of metals and non-metals) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the reactions of metals and non-metals. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.2 Metals and non-metals chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (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™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B9.1 Aerobic respiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the importance and chemistry of cellular respiration. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (26 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.1 Variation chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (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™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B2-2 Growth and differentiation) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of cell differentiation in animal and plant cells. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B2: Cell division 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 (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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this lesson (B4.9 Factors affecting transpiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of some factors that can affect the rate of transpiration. Based on the 9th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants 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 (23 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
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 (B3.7 Making digestion efficient) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the roles of hydrochloric acid and bile in digestion. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (21 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
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.
During this lesson (1.3.1 Friction and drag) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the effect of drag forces and friction. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (23 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this lesson (1.4.3 Stress on solids) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what causes stress and how to calculate it. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.4 Pressure 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 (17 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.