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
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
During 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration Year 8 students work through a variety of 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.
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
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 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 importance of aerobic respiration.
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
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note 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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.3 Respiration 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
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 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 differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note 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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 9.4.1 Photosynthesis Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the process of photosynthesis and how plants are adapted for it. Based on the 1st 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 (23 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
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 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 process of photosynthesis and how plants are adapted for it.
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
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note 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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on control of body temperature GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how body temperature is monitored and controlled.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.2.4 Control of body temperature from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.1 Controlling body temperature from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (31 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on excretion and water balance GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the body removes the waste products from cells.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Water and nitrogen balance from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.2 Removing waste products from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (23 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on the kidneys GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the kidneys control the amount of water and ions in the body.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney function from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.3 The human kidney from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (37 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on kidney failure and dialysis GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how kidney failure can be treated by dialysis.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney failure from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.4 Dialysis- an artificial kidney from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on kidney transplants GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is involved in a kidney transplant.
This is the 5th lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney failure from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.5 Kidney transplants from B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (25 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson on variation GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what variation is and its causes.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.1 Variation from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.1 Variation from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact 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.
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
During this fully resourced lesson on variation GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what variation is and its causes.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.1 Variation from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.1 Variation from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (38 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Variation Distance learning (GCSE)
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on variation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what variation is and its causes.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.1 Variation from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.1 Variation from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
This bundle contains the ‘Variation’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact 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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact 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.
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
During this fully resourced lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (32 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Selective breeding Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on selective breeding students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
This bundle contains the ‘Selective breeding’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact 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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This series of 6 fully resourced lessons is the perfect way to introduce new Year 7 students to the world of scientific enquiry. The lessons cover all the key topics, from lab safety to drawing conclusions, and they are packed with engaging activities and experiments.
The topics covered in this series of lessons include:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
-Variables and planning investigations
-Collecting and recording results
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
The presentations are also accompanied by a student science passport and certificate of completion. The passport allows students to track their progress through the series, and the certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete all six lessons.
Aimed at a mixed ability class
Each presentation contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab safety equipment and procedures.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the topics covered in the presentations and encourage students to think critically about the scientific process.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the topics covered in the presentations.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of the topics covered in the presentations.
-Experiments: These experiments allow students to gain hands-on experience with the topics covered in the presentations.
-Demonstrate understanding tasks: These tasks allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered in the presentations.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to collecting and recording data. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
-The importance of collecting and recording data
-Different types of data collection tools and techniques
-How to accurately collect data
-How to accurately record data
-How to organise data
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of data collection and recording tools and techniques.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about collecting and recording data.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about collecting and recording data.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of collecting and recording data.
-Experiments: These experiments give students hands-on experience collecting and recording data.
-Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of collecting and recording data.
This lesson is the fifth in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
-Variables and planning investigations
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
Introduction to Science and the lab
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson is designed to help Year 7 students develop their skills in analysing data, drawing conclusions, and evaluating investigations. The lesson covers the following topics:
-How to plot graphs and interpret data
-How to draw conclusions from their data and explain how their conclusions support their hypothesis.
-How to evaluate the quality of their investigations and identify areas for improvement.
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide instructions on how to deliver the lesson.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about data analysis, drawing conclusions, and evaluating investigations.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about data analysis, drawing conclusions, and evaluating investigations.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of data analysis, drawing conclusions, and evaluating investigations.
This lesson is the sixth in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
-Variables and planning investigations
-Collecting and recording data
Introduction to Science and the lab
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com