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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.

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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
Back to School Scientific Skills
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Back to School Scientific Skills

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Perfect resource for the start of the academic year to welcome new Science classes! A fully resourced set of three lessons that focuses on helping students to develop their scientific skills. Great as an introduction topic for KS3 Science classes and can easily be modified for GCSE Science classes. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons. This includes: 1: Lab apparatus, Scales and Measuring - students will learn about common laboratory apparatus used in Science. They will draw correct scientific diagrams to represent apparatus and use various apparatus in a practical activity. 2: The Bunsen burner - students will learn about the parts of a Bunsen burner and how to safely use a Bunsen burner during a Science experiment. They will identify the three different flames and describe the features of each one. 3: Results Tables and Graphs - students will learn about variables, and how to independently draw results tables, bar charts and line graphs for investigations. (approx 4-5 hours in total) The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical activities for students to complete. Included: 84 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets x6 Handouts
SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete Oxford SMART Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Designed to inspire Year 8 students to explore the awe and wonder of the science that surrounds them. Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Science Activate 2 specification, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapters. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle. Full list of SMART Activate 2 chapters and lessons: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Biological processes Chapter 3: Ecosystems and adaptation Chapter 4: Inheritance CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table Chapter 2: Separation techniques Chapter 3: Metals and other materials Chapter 4: The Earth PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned in year 7 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
Recycling KS3 Activate Science
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Recycling KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about why recycling materials is important. Students will describe how Earth’s resources are recycled, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of recycling. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities and worksheets for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds KS3 Activate Science
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Atoms, Elements, and Compounds KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson that assists students in learning about atoms, elements, compounds and chemical formulae. In part 1: Students will state what an element is and recall chemical symbols, describe what atoms are, and compare the properties of one atom of an element to the properties of many atoms. In part 2: Students will describe the difference between an element and compound, write the chemical names for some simple compounds, write and interpret chemical formulae. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demos for students to complete. This resource has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 57 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT 3 Worksheets Knowledge organiser
SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM The ultimate KS3 Chemistry bundle! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the Activate 1 Chemistry chapters: Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour 1.1: The particle model 1.2: States of matter 1.3: Density 1.4: Melting and freezing 1.5: Boiling 1.6: More changes of state 1.7: Diffusion Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds 2.1: Elements 2.2: Atoms 2.3: Compounds 2.4: Chemical formulae Chapter 3: Reactions 3.1: Chemical reaction 3.2: Word equations 3.3: Oxidation reactions 3.4: Decomposition reactions 3.5: Using ratios 3.6: Conservation of mass 3.7: Exothermic and endothermic Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis 4.1: Acids and alkalis 4.2: Indicators and pH 4.3: Neutralisation 4.4: Making salts Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Thermal decomposition KS3 Activate Science
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Thermal decomposition KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about thermal decomposition reactions. Students will write word equations for decomposition reactions and use particle diagrams to describe what happens during these reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet and class practical worksheet Teacher notes with answers
Filtration KS3 Activate Science
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Filtration KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating how insoluble solids are separated from solutions. Students will describe how to filter a mixture, explain how filtration works and describe some of the uses of filtration. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Separation Techniques topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet Topic review worksheet Handouts
KS3 Scientific Skills Knowledge Organiser
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KS3 Scientific Skills Knowledge Organiser

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Perfect resource for KS3 Science! This resource assists students in learning about key scientific skills. This resource can be used as a revision aid or support sheet to help students during lessons covering these key scientific skills.
The Periodic Table of Elements
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The Periodic Table of Elements

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Black and white copy of The Periodic Table (UK version). Great for colour-coding the metals and non-metals, and various different groups. Straight to the printer, easy to read and clear font.
Density KS3 Activate Science
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Density KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how the particle model can be used to explain density. Students will state the meanings of mass, volume, and density, explain why the same substance has different densities in each of its three states, and explain why different solids have different densities. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the new Oxford Smart Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets and answers. *
Using ratios KS3 Activate Science
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Using ratios KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how we use ratios in Science. Students will show information using ratios, simply ratios, and use ratios to calculate values. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the new Oxford Smart Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets and answers. *
Chemosynthesis KS3 Activate Science
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Chemosynthesis KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the process of chemosynthesis. Students will describe the process of chemosynthesis, explain where it takes place, and compare and contrast chemosynthesis with photosynthesis. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT 1 worksheet + 2 reading sheets
The rock cycle KS3 Activate Science
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The rock cycle KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how how the rock cycle links the formation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Students will describe the processes that interconvert the three types of rocks, construct a labelled diagram to illustrate the processes of rock formation, and use the rock cycle to explain how the material in rocks is recycled. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Sedimentary rocks KS3 Activate Science
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Sedimentary rocks KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how sedimentary rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of sedimentary rocks and the stages of formation of sedimentary rocks. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The carbon cycle KS3 Activate Science
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The carbon cycle KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how carbon is recycled. Students will describe the processes that recycle carbon naturally, identify carbon sinks and use the carbon cycle to explain how carbon is recycled. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The Earth Activate 2 KS3 Science bundle
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The Earth Activate 2 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: The Earth and its atmosphere Sedimentary rocks Igneous and metamorphic rocks The rock cycle The carbon cycle Climate change and global warming Recycling Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and fun homework projects to complete! Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Climate change and global warming KS3 Activate Science
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Climate change and global warming KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the impacts of climate change. Students will describe how human activities affect the carbon cycle, the impacts of global warming, and explain the greenhouse effect. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Rocks KS2/KS3 Science Topic Bundle
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Rocks KS2/KS3 Science Topic Bundle

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The perfect rocks topic bundle! Specially designed for KS2 /KS3 Science lessons. This bundle has been created to captivate students curiosity by providing fun and interactive ways for students to learn about rocks! This bundle comes complete with three fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Lesson 1: Sedimentary rocks A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how sedimentary rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of sedimentary rocks and the stages of formation of sedimentary rocks. Lesson 2: Igneous and metamorphic rocks A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of igneous and metamorphic rocks and the stages of formation of both types of rock. Lesson 3: The rock cycle A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how how the rock cycle links the formation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Students will describe the processes that interconvert the three types of rocks, construct a labelled diagram to illustrate the processes of rock formation, and use the rock cycle to explain how the material in rocks is recycled. This bundle includes an engaging and detailed topic PowerPoint Presentation with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Igneous and metamorphic rocks KS3 Activate Science
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Igneous and metamorphic rocks KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of igneous and metamorphic rocks and the stages of formation of both types of rock. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. Also included is a class practical that involves the students investigating crystal sizes in igneous rocks. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT