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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
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.
The Earth
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The Earth

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During 7.2.3 The Earth Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of why the Earth experiences days, nights, and the seasons. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe 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 (40 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.
Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable
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Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable

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Presentation covering the content for the 3.1.2 Energy resources lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how electricity is generated using non-renewable and renewable energy resources. **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- 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.
1.1 States of matter (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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1.1 States of matter (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy 1.1 States of matter chapter. Presentations contain- -Bell work activity -Lesson objective and success criteria -Information slides -Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities -Practical activities (where appropriate) -Summary questions (inc QWC) -Peer and self-assessment Aimed at foundation tier. Compiled from various sources.
Heating and insulating buildings Lesson bundle
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Heating and insulating buildings Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P2.5: Heating and insulating buildings lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how homes are heated and how to reduce the rate of cooling. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. 1. Classroom based presentation- 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. 2.Digital worksheet- Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Energy and temperature Lesson bundle
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Energy and temperature Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 3.4.1 Energy and temperature lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the difference between thermal energy and temperature. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- 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. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Energy transfer by particles Lesson bundle
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Energy transfer by particles Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 3.4.2 Energy transfer: Particles lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- 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. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation Lesson bundle
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Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 3.4.3 Energy transfer: Radiation and insulation lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by radiation. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- 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. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
3.8.4 Half-life (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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3.8.4 Half-life (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 4th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 8 Radiation and risk Presentation contains- -Bell work activity -Lesson objective and success criteria -Information slides -Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities -Practical activities (where appropriate) -Summary questions (inc QWC) -Peer and self-assessment Aimed at foundation tier. Compiled from various sources.
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.
Infrared radiation
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Infrared radiation

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During this lesson (P2.2 Infrared radiation) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding that all bodies emit and absorb infrared radiation. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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.
Energy dissipation (KS3 1)
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Energy dissipation (KS3 1)

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Presentation covering the content for the 3.2.2 Energy dissipation lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how energy is transferred usefully or is ‘wasted’. 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- 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.
Sound waves and speed
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Sound waves and speed

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Presentation covering the content for the 4.1.1 Sound waves and speed lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4a: Waves chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how sounds are produced and travel through different mediums. 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- 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.
Energy and temperature
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Energy and temperature

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During 3.4.1 Energy and temperature Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the difference between thermal energy and temperature. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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.
Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation
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Energy transfer- Radiation and insulation

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During 3.4.3 Energy transfer: Radiation and insulation Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by radiation. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (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.
Specific heat capacity
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Specific heat capacity

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During this lesson (P2.4 Specific heat capacity) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by the specific heat capacity of a substance and how to calculate it. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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.
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
P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy
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P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy

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**9 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of energy stores and transfers. ** *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.
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.