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
Drugs is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of drugs on behaviour, health, and life processes through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.3 Drugs 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 (31 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.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Drugs Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Alcohol is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of alcohol on health and behaviour through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.4 Alcohol 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.
● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Alcohol Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Smoking is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.5 Smoking 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.
● 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.
● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Smoking Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this engaging distance learning lesson on alcohol Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the effects of alcohol on health and behaviour. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.4 Alcohol lesson.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This editable resource includes (5 pages):
● 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 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
During this engaging distance learning lesson on smoking Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.5 Smoking lesson.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This editable resource includes (6 pages):
● 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 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
During this engaging distance learning lesson on drugs Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the effects of drugs on behaviour, health, and life processes. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.3 Drugs lesson.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This editable resource includes (5 pages):
● 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 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
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the smoking lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Smoking is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.5 Smoking lesson.
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Student Worksheets/Handouts
● Homework Activities
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engagement
● Exploration
● Explanation
● Application
● Extension
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use 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
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the alcohol lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Alcohol is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of alcohol on health and behaviour.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.4 Alcohol lesson.
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Practical Activity
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Student Worksheets/Handouts
● Homework Activities
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engagement
● Exploration
● Explanation
● Application
● Extension
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use 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
This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the drugs lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Drugs is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of drugs on behaviour, health, and life processes.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.3 Drugs lesson.
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Homework Activities
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engagement
● Exploration
● Explanation
● Application
● Extension
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use 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
Breathing and Digestion contains 10 comprehensive lessons designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of gas exchange, breathing, drugs, alcohol, smoking, nutrients, food tests, unhealthy diets, and the digestive system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 8.3 Breathing and 8.4 Digestion topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms 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 Year 8, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (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.
Breathing and Digestion Distance learning Bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Breathing and Digestion (Distance learning) contains 10 digital worksheets designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of gas exchange, breathing, drugs, alcohol, smoking, nutrients, food tests, unhealthy diets, and the digestive system 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 KS3 8.3 Breathing and 8.4 Digestion topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
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
This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 41-60 from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (Year 8) scheme.
Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters:
7b Earth x 5
8b Organisms x 10
9b Ecosystem x 5 (part of chapter the rest are in part 4)
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
