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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
Activate 1 Variation Distance learning
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Activate 1 Variation Distance learning

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3 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 10a: Genes chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of variation. 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 K- Know (low demand) A- Apply (standard demand) E- Extend (high demand) Each digital worksheet includes: Teacher guidance and answers 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 worksheet These resources work best as Google Docs™ with Google Classroom™. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
KS3 Home learning Evolution project
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KS3 Home learning Evolution project

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Originally designed as a Google slide to engage students during the shut down period (for link to original document please email me- address in shop bio). Presentation contains 10+ hours of research, literacy, numeracy and modeling tasks covering evolution topics (Darwin, Extinction, Preserving biodiversity) students can complete at home. It is a single PowerPoint with instructions and links for the students to follow for each task, that should be completed in the booklet.
B6 Preventing and treating disease Distance learning
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B6 Preventing and treating disease Distance learning

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4 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B6: Preventing and treating disease chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of how vaccinations and drugs can prevent or treat diseases and how drugs are developed. 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: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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 document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B8 Photosynthesis
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B8 Photosynthesis

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4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B8: Photosynthesis chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the process of photosynthesis, limiting factors to the rate of photosynthesis, and how plants used the glucose they produce. Most 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
B7 Non-communicable disease Distance learning
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B7 Non-communicable disease Distance learning

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5 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B7: Non-communicable diseases chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the long-term effects of smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise on health, including cancer. 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: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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 document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B7 Non-communicable diseases
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B7 Non-communicable diseases

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5 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B7: Non-communicable diseases chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the long-term effects of smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise on health, including cancer. 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
B10 The human nervous system Distance learning
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B10 The human nervous system Distance learning

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6 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B10: The human nervous system chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, reflex actions, brain structure and function, and the eye. 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: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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 document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 1 Interdependence and plant reproduction Distance learning
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Activate 1 Interdependence and plant reproduction Distance learning

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7 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 9a: Ecosystems chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of interdependence and plant reproduction. 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 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- 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 These resources work best as Google Docs™ with Google Classroom™. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B17 Organising an ecosystem Distance learning
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B17 Organising an ecosystem Distance learning

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Organising an ecosystem (Distance learning) contains 4 digital worksheets designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of feeding relationship, how materials for example carbon and water are recycled in an ecosystem, and the importance of decomposers through engaging activities. These adaptable resources are perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. These lessons cover the content from the AQA B7 Ecology unit, and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9. Each editable resource includes: ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: 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. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: 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 these resources. ● Google Doc™ Format: These resources are best used in Google Doc™ format. While they 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
B17 Organising an ecosystem
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B17 Organising an ecosystem

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Organising an ecosystem contains 4 comprehensive lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of feeding relationship, how materials for example carbon and water are recycled in an ecosystem, and the importance of decomposers through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. These lessons cover the content from the AQA B7 Ecology unit, and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter. The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Each editable presentation contains: ● 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 (if appropriate): 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 (if appropriate): Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. ● Homework Activities (if appropriate): Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand Each lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which are ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. B17 Organising an ecosystem Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
B6 Preventing and treating disease
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B6 Preventing and treating disease

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6 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B6: Preventing and treating disease chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of how vaccinations and drugs, including mABs, can prevent or treat diseases and how drugs are developed. Most 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
B10 The human nervous system
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B10 The human nervous system

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6 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B10: The human nervous system chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, reflex actions, brain structure and function, and the eye. 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
B3 Organisation and the digestive system Distance learning
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B3 Organisation and the digestive system Distance learning

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7 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the human digestive system, and the role of enzymes in digestion. 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 (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 document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 2 Respiration and photosynthesis Distance learning
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Activate 2 Respiration and photosynthesis Distance learning

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7 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 9b: Ecosystems chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of respirations and photosynthesis. 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- 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 These resources work best as Google Docs™ with Google Classroom™. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B3 Organisation and the digestive system
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B3 Organisation and the digestive system

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7 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the human digestive system, and the role of enzymes in digestion. 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
Activate 1 Interdependence and plant reproduction
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Activate 1 Interdependence and plant reproduction

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7 presentations covering the Year 7 9a: Ecosystems chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of interdependence and plant reproduction. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 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) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 2 Respiration and photosynthesis
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Activate 2 Respiration and photosynthesis

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7 presentations covering the Year 8 9b: Ecosystems chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of respiration and photosynthesis. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. 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) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B12 Homeostasis in action
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B12 Homeostasis in action

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Homeostasis in action contains 5 fully resourced lessons in which GCSE students develop an understanding of controlling body temperature, osmoregulation, the kidneys, and how kidney failure can be treated. Lessons suitable for teaching- AQA Spec B5 Homeostasis and response unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12 Homeostasis in action chapter. Each presentation contains- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Practical activity (if appropriate) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Year 7 Introduction to the Lab interactive workbook
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Year 7 Introduction to the Lab interactive workbook

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Digital interactive notebook designed to introduce remote students to the school lab and the scientific process. Broken down into 5 sections- Lab safety Equipment and measurements Variables and planning Collecting and recording Conclusions and evaluations Each section contains information pages and activities designed to engage students (for example online lab simulator for lab safety, designing and carrying out experiments at home, online games to practice measuring skills.
Activate 1 part 5 of 5
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Activate 1 part 5 of 5

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This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 81-88 from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (Year 7) scheme. Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters: 10a Genes x 8 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) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com