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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
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Magnets and magnetic fields

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During 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how magnets interact. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.3 Magnetism 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) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Activate 2 Contact forces and pressure
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Activate 2 Contact forces and pressure

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6 presentations covering the Year 8 1b Forces chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of contact forces and pressure. 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) All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Stress on solids
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Stress on solids

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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.
Pressure in liquids
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Pressure in liquids

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During this lesson (1.4.2 Pressure in liquids) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of why objects float or sink and how liquid pressure changes with depth. Based on the 2nd 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Pressure in gases
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Pressure in gases

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During this lesson (1.4.1 Pressure in gases) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how fluids exert a pressure and how to calculate it. Based on the 1st 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 (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.
Turning forces- Moments
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Turning forces- Moments

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During this lesson (1.3.3 Turning forces- moments) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by a moment and how to calculate them. Based on the 3rd 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Squashing and stretching- Hooke's Law
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Squashing and stretching- Hooke's Law

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During this lesson (1.3.2 Squashing and stretching) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how forces deform objects and use Hooke’s law. Based on the 2nd 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Friction and drag forces
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Friction and drag forces

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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.
Activate 1 Electricity
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Activate 1 Electricity

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Electricity contains 5 comprehensive lessons designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of potential difference, resistance, and current through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 Current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism 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 7, 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. Electricity Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Charging up (Static electricity)
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Charging up (Static electricity)

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Charging up (static electricity) is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what happens when charged objects interact through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.2.2 Charging up 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 (33 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 7 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. Charging up Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Current
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Current

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Current is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by current and what happens to it in series and parallel circuits through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.2.1 Current 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 (32 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 7 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. Current Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Series and parallel circuits
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Series and parallel circuits

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Series and parallel circuits is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what happens to the potential difference across components in series and parallel circuits through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits 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 (33 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. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 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. Series and parallel circuits Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Resistance
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Resistance

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Resistance is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by resistance and how to calculate it through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.2 Resistance 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 (26 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. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 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. Resistance Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Potential difference
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Potential difference

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Potential difference is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by potential difference through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.1 Potential difference 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 (24 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. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 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. Potential difference Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 1 Speed and gravity
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Activate 1 Speed and gravity

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5 presentations covering the Year 7 1a: Forces chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of speed and gravity. 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) Please note: (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.
Distance-time graphs
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Distance-time graphs

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During this lesson (1.1.4 Distance-time graphs) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a distance-time graph to describe a journey. Based on the 4th 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 (20 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.
Introduction to forces
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Introduction to forces

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During this lesson (1.1.1 Introduction to forces) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of contact and non-contact forces and what is meant by an interaction pair. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- 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 (22 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.