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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.
Reflection KS3 Activate Science
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Reflection KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how light is reflected from a mirror. Students will describe how images are formed in a plane mirror, and use ray diagrams to show how light reflects and forms images from different surfaces. 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 Light 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
Food and Fuels KS3 Activate Science
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Food and Fuels KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the energy content of foods and fuels. Great as an introduction to energy, students will compare the energy in foods and fuels with the energy needed for different activities. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, activity sheets, and quizzes for students to complete. Also included is an optional practical activity worksheet for students to investigate the energy content of food. This resource is part of the energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS4 lessons. 28 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Word and balanced symbol equations GCSE Science Bundle
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Word and balanced symbol equations GCSE Science Bundle

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle supports your students in learning about word and balanced symbol equations. Adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall all word equations that cover the full specification, write names and chemical formula for compounds, and practice writing balanced symbol equations to represent reactions. This bundle includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Also great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 63 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 2 differentiated worksheets Answers for all worksheets
States of Matter KS3 Activate Science
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States of Matter 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 explains the properties of the three states of matter. Students will state the properties of a substance in its three states, draw and describe the arrangement of particles in the three states of matter, and use ideas about particles to explain the properties of a substance in its three states. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical activities for students to complete. This resource is part of the Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 33 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical activities 2 Worksheets Quiz PPT
Compounds and Chemical formulae KS3 Activate Science
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Compounds and Chemical formulae 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 what compounds are and how we interpret chemical formulae. 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 is part of the Elements, atoms, and compounds topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 41 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT Worksheets
The ear and hearing KS3 Activate Science
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The ear and hearing KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure and function of the different parts of the ear. Students will describe how the ear works and explain how hearing can be damaged. 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 Sound topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 29 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The elements of Group 1 KS3 Activate Science
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The elements of Group 1 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 the properties of Group 1 elements - the alkali metals. Students will describe the properties and reactivity of the Group 1 elements, use data and observations to describe trends and predict properties of Group 1 elements, and describe the reactions using word equations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, demo and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets included
Ecosystems KS3 Activate Science
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Ecosystems 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 ecosystems. Students will describe what is meant by ecosystem, community, habitat, and environment. Students will also explain how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem, and describe niches within an ecosystem. 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 Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes DO NOW task sheet handout
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
Competition and adaptation KS3 Activate Science
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Competition and adaptation 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 how organisms are adapted to survive in their environment. Students will state what is meant by competition and adaptation, describe some resources plants and animals compete for, and explain how organisms are adapted to survive in their environments. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Information sheets Worksheets
Colour KS3 Activate Science
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Colour KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how we see colours and what happens to light as it passes through prisms and filters . Students will describe what happens when light passes through a prism, how primary colours add to make secondary colours, and explain how filters and coloured materials subtract light. 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 Light topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 30 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Respiratory System KS3 Science
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Respiratory System KS3 Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the respiratory system. The lesson is split into two parts and is designed to last two lessons. PART 1: Gas Exchange - Students will describe in detail the structure and function of the gas exchange system and the pathway air takes. Students will also explain how parts of the gas exchange system are adapted to their function. PART 2: Breathing - Students will describe the process of inhaling and exhaling, and explain how to measure lung volume. This part of the lesson also includes teacher notes for guidance on the lung dissection demo. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals/demos for students to complete. This resource has been created using the Activate KS3 Science course and is also great for KS2 Science. Included: 39 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheets x 2 Differentiated worksheets x 2 Homework sheet Teacher notes for lung dissection Handouts DO NOW/EXIT TICKET
Plant Minerals KS3 Activate Science
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Plant Minerals 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 minerals plants need to survive. Students will state the four minerals needed for healthy plant growth, describe the function of minerals and symptoms of mineral deficiency, and explain why fertilisers are used by farmers. 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. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
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
The structure of the Earth KS3 Activate Science
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The structure of the Earth 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 structure of the Earth. Students will compare the properties and composition of the layers of the Earth. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, fact sheets 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. 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Indicators and pH KS3 Activate Science
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Indicators and pH 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 we use indicators and the pH scale to categorise solutions as acidic, alkaline, or neutral . Students will identify acids, alkalis, and neutral solutions on the pH scale, identify the best indicator to distinguish between solutions of different pH, and use data and observations to determine the pH of a solution. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. This resource is part of the Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. *Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets Quiz PPT 3 class practicals: Making red cabbage indicator, using litmus paper, and using Universal Indicator. *
Disruption to food chains and webs KS3 Activate Science
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Disruption to food chains and webs 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 how toxic materials accumulate in a food web. Students will describe the factors that affect the population of a species, explain how toxic materials accumulate in a food web, and explain the importance of insect pollinators to food supplies. 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. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
Resistance KS3 Activate Science
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Resistance KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about resistance and how we calculate it. Students will use a formula to calculate resistance, explain how resistance affects the way components work, and use a model or analogy to explain resistance. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Resistance calculations worksheet Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete AQA Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1&2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 144 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic. Also included is the back to school and scientific skills topic resources (5 lesson topic). ACTIVATE 1 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.1.1 Introduction to forces 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced 1.1.3 Speed 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 1.2.1 Gravity Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.1.1 Potential difference 2.1.2 Resistance 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits 2.2.1 Current 2.2.2 Charging up Topic 3: Energy 3.1.1 Food and fuels 3.1.2 Energy resources 3.1.3 Energy and power 3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)* 3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)* Topic 4 Waves 4.1.1 Sound waves 4.1.1 Sound speed 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 4.2.1 Light 4.2.2 Reflection 4.2.3 Refraction 4.2.4 The eye and vision 4.2.5 Colour CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures 5.2.2 Solutions 5.2.3 Solubility 5.2.4 Filtration 5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation 5.2.6 Chromatography Topic 6: Reactions 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Topic 7: Earth 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics 7.2.1 The night sky 7.2.2 The Solar System 7.2.3 The Earth 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 8.1.2 The Skeleton 8.1.3 Movement: joints 8.1.4 Movement: muscles 8.2.1 Observing cells 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 8.2.3 Specialised cells 8.2.4 Movement of substances 8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Topic 10: Genes 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS TOPIC INCLUDED (5 lesson topic) ACTIVATE 2 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.3.1 Friction and drag 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3.3 Turning forces 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids 1.4.3 Stress in solids Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields 2.4.1 Electromagnets 2.4.2 Using electromagnets Topic 3: Energy 3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines 3.4.1 Energy and temperature 3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles 3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation Topic 4 Waves 4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 4.4.1 Modelling waves CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.3.1 Elements 5.3.2 Atoms 5.3.3 Compounds 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 5.3.5 Polymers 5.4.1 The Periodic Table 5.4.2 The elements of Group 1 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 Topic 6: Reactions 6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions 6.3.2 Combustion 6.3.3 Thermal decomposition 6.3.4 Conservation of mass 6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic 6.3.2 Energy level diagrams 6.4.3 Bond energies Topic 7: Earth 7.3.1 Global warming 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.3.3 Climate change 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.3.1 Gas exchange 8.3.2 Breathing 8.3.3 Drugs 8.3.4 Alcohol 8.3.5 Smoking 8.4.1 Nutrients 8.4.2 Food tests 8.4.3 Unhealthy diet 8.4.4 Digestive system 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 9.3.3 Biotechnology 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 9.4.2 Leaves 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 9.4.4 Plant minerals Topic 10: Genes 10.3.1 Natural selection 10.3.2 Charles Darwin 10.3.3 Extinction 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity 10.4.1 Inheritance 10.4.2 DNA 10.4.3 Genetics 10.4.4 Genetic modification Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1&2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Light Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Light Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created using the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Light Reflection Refraction The eye and the camera Colour Perfect for KS3 Physics and can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.