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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
C2 The periodic table
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C2 The periodic table

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**6 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C2: The Periodic table chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of the development and structure of the Periodic table, the chemical and physical properties of the alkali metals and halogens, and the transition elements. ** *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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
The transition elements
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The transition elements

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During this lesson (C2-6 The transition elements) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of the transition elements. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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 (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.
Group 7 The halogens
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Group 7 The halogens

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During this lesson (C2-4 Group 7 the halogens) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of Group 7 elements. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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 (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) 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.
Group 1 the alkali metals
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Group 1 the alkali metals

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During this lesson (C2-3 Group 1- the alkali metals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of Group 1 elements. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (20 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) 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.
Electronic structures and the Periodic table
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Electronic structures and the Periodic table

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During this lesson (C2-2 Electronic structures and the Periodic table) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how atomic structure is linked to the Periodic table. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (20 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) 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.
Development of the Periodic table
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Development of the Periodic table

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During this lesson (C2-1 Development of the Periodic table) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the periodic table has developed over time. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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 (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) 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.
B2 Cell division
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B2 Cell division

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4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B2: Cell division chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of cell division, mitosis, differentiation, stems cells and their uses, and the moral and ethical considerations 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Stem cell dilemmas
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Stem cell dilemmas

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During this lesson (B2-4 Stem cell dilemmas) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the potential benefits, risks, social and ethical issues with the use of stem cells. Based on the 4th 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 (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Growth and differentiation
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Growth and differentiation

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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.
Cell division
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Cell division

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During this lesson (B2-1 Cell division) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the cell cycle and the process of mitosis. Based on the 1st 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 (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) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Energy and efficiency
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Energy and efficiency

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During this lesson (P1-7 Energy and efficiency) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by efficiency and how to calculate it for different devices. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Energy dissipation
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Energy dissipation

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During this lesson (P1-6 Energy dissipation) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by useful and wasted energy. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (22 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) 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.
Kinetic energy and elastic potential stores
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Kinetic energy and elastic potential stores

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During this lesson (P1-5 Kinetic energy and elastic energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate kinetic and elastic potential energy stores. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Gravitational potential energy stores
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Gravitational potential energy stores

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During this lesson (P1-4 Gravitational potential energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of changes in gravitational potential energy stores of an object. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Energy and work done
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Energy and work done

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During this lesson (P1-3 Energy and work) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how work and energy are related. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (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) 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.
Conservation of energy
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Conservation of energy

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During this lesson (P1-2 Conservation of energy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the principle of conservation of energy. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (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) 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.
Changes in energy stores
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Changes in energy stores

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During this lesson (P1-1 Changes in energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of energy transfers in terms of energy stores and pathways. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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) 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.
C1 Atomic structure
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C1 Atomic structure

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**8 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C1: Atomic structure chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of atomic structure and separating mixtures. ** 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Electronic structures
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Electronic structures

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During this lesson (C1-8 Electronic structures) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electrons are arranged in the first 20 elements. Based on the 8th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C1: Atomic structure 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 (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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Isotopes and ions
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Isotopes and ions

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This fully resourced lesson on isotopes and ions is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of what isotopes and ions are through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.6) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.7, Ions, atoms, and isotopes lesson. The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (37 slides): ● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson. ● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson. ● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson. ● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding. ● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities. ● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic. ● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes. Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Isotopes and ions Cover lesson ● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace. Isotopes and ions Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com