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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
Specialisation in plant cells Distance learning
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Specialisation in plant cells Distance learning

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1.5 Specialisation in plant cells lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how some plant cells are specialised to carry out their function. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Osmosis in plants Distance learning
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Osmosis in plants Distance learning

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1.8 Osmosis in plants lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the importance of osmosis in plant cells. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Exchanging materials Distance learning
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Exchanging materials Distance learning

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1.10 Exchanging materials lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how multicellular organisms exchange materials. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Active transport Distance learning
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Active transport Distance learning

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1.9 Active transport lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how active transport works and its importance in cells. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Planning investigations Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Planning investigations Distance learning (KS3 1)

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 1 EP: 1.2 Planning investigations lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to plan an investigation. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class This resource includes: • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). • Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Handling data Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Handling data Distance learning (KS3 1)

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 1 EP: 1.3 Collecting, recording, and presenting data lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to record and display data appropriately. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class This resource includes: • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Evaluating data Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Evaluating data Distance learning (KS3 1)

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 1 EP: 1.5 Evaluating data lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to evaluate data and suggest improvements to experiments. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class This resource includes: • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Analysing data Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Analysing data Distance learning (KS3 1)

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 1 EP: 1.4 Analysing patterns in data lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to analyse patterns in data and draw conclusions. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class This resource includes: • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Stress on solids Distance learning
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Stress on solids Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (1.4.3 Stress on solids) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet 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. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes: Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Disruption to food chains and webs Distance learning
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Disruption to food chains and webs Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what factors can affect the population of a species. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.1 Interdependence chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Fertilisation and germination Distance learning
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Fertilisation and germination Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the process of fertilisation and how it leads to seed formation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.2 Plant reproduction chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
1b Forces Digital Escape rooms revision activities (AQA KS3 Activate 2)
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1b Forces Digital Escape rooms revision activities (AQA KS3 Activate 2)

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These escape rooms are a fun way for students to revise and improve their knowledge of resultant forces, Hooke’s law, turning forces and pressure. There are questions, problems, and puzzle solutions that require content knowledge in addition to unique & fun “escape room thinking.” Students are required to find and solve a series of clues (involving keywords or calculations) to get the 6 digit code for the safe that will break them out of Mr Pascal’s laboratory. There are 6 rooms with 3/4 questions per room. This activity is aimed at Apply/Extend students and should take around an hour to complete. This resource includes- Student record sheet (including link to a website that contains the escape room which can be accessed on any PC or mobile device) A detailed answer key that will give the safe combination and answers for each clue. To use this resource- Students receive a copy of the ‘student record sheet’- this can either be printed or issued via Google Classroom/ Microsoft Teams/ SMHWK/ email (or any other LMS). Student type the address into their PC/ mobile device web browser to enter the escape rooms. They should then explore the rooms, solving clues to find the safe combination in order to ‘escape’.
Seed dispersal Distance learning
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Seed dispersal Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (9.2.3 Seed dispersal) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the ways in which plants disperse their seeds. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.2 Plant reproduction chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Investigating photosynthesis (KS3 2)
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Investigating photosynthesis (KS3 2)

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During 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.4 Photosynthesis 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 (22 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Aerobic respiration Distance learning (KS3 2)
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Aerobic respiration Distance learning (KS3 2)

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During this distance learning lesson (9.3.1 Aerobic respiration) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the importance of aerobic respiration. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.3 Respiration chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes (2 pages): 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Biotechnology Distance learning
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Biotechnology Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (9.3.3 Biotechnology) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of some applications of fermentation. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.3 Respiration chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes (2 pages): 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Leaves Distance learning
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Leaves Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (9.4.2 Leaves) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how leaves are adapted to their function. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.4 Photosynthesis chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes (2 pages): 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Investigating photosynthesis Distance learning (KS3 2)
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Investigating photosynthesis Distance learning (KS3 2)

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During this distance learning lesson (9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.4 Photosynthesis chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes (1 page): 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet **This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ **some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Electronic structures and the Periodic table Distance learning
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Electronic structures and the Periodic table Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (C2-2 Electronic structures and the Periodic table) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how atomic structure is linked to the Periodic table. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C2: The Periodic table chapter. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Group 1 the alkali metals Distance learning
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Group 1 the alkali metals Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (C2-3 Group 1- the alkali metals) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of Group 1 elements. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C2: The Periodic table chapter. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes: 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.