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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
Ecology - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle
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Ecology - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 9 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the ecology topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Biotic & Abiotic Factors Adaptations Competition & Interdependence Levels of Organisation Carbon Cycle Water Cycle Biodiversity & Waste Management Land Use & Deforestation Global Warming & Human Interactions. Also included are 3 revision question grids. I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. You can also buy these worksheets as a large bundle containing all the worksheets for paper 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-paper-2-worksheets-bundle-12456140 Thank you!
GCSE Biology - Paper 1  Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Paper 1 Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 12 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the AQA Biology paper 1. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 2
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Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 2

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This resource contains revision mats for the required practicals in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers are now included in this resource. Practicals Include: Extension of a Spring Acceleration Waves Radiation and Asorption They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. My current year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate this resource and follow me for further resources to come. Let me know of any changes you think I could make to improve this resource. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
NEW AQA Biology Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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NEW AQA Biology Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Biology GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop. Samples of these booklets can be found using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258 These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical. Paper 1 booklet: Microscopy Microbiology (Biology) Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis Paper 2 booklet: Reaction Time Plant Responses (Biology) Field Investigation (Quadrats) Field Investigation (Transects) Decay (Biology) I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this). I have also created a bundle that contains all the required practicals for each subject and can be found using the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151
NEW AQA Physics Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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NEW AQA Physics Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Physics GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop. Samples of these booklets can be found using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258 These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical. Paper 1 booklet: Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation (Physics) Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Paper 2 booklet: Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light (Physics) Radiation and Absorption I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this). I have also created a bundle that contains all the required practicals for each subject and can be found using the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151
NEW AQA Chemistry Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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NEW AQA Chemistry Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Chemistry GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop. Samples of these booklets can be found using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258 These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical. Paper 1 booklet: Making Salts Neutralisation (Chemistry Electrolysis Temperature Change Paper 2 booklet: Rates of Reaction Chromatography Identifying Ions (Chemistry) Water Purification I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this). I have also created a bundle that contains all the required practicals for each subject and can be found using the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151
Energy Calculations Worksheets - GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Energy Calculations Worksheets - GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This bundle contains 7 worksheets for each of the equations found in the combined AQA GCSE physics specification. Equations include: Kinetic Energy Elastic Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Change in Thermal energy Power (Energy Transferred) Power (Work Done) Efficiency Each worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions Each worksheet can be used as in lesson task sheets or used as homework. Answers are also included.
AQA GCSE Science P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions
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AQA GCSE Science P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions

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Are you ready to prepare your student for the 2025 GCSE Science exams with confidence? Introducing our ultimate resource for exam prediction success! Want to make your own predictions for the 2025 GCSE Science (combined and triple) exam series, but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of past exam papers to review? Say goodbye to exam stress with our comprehensive breakdown of GCSE Science exams spanning from 2020 to 2024. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, meticulously analyzing each exam to identify recurring topics and their significance. Our unique system assigns each topic a numerical rating, providing insight into its frequency and importance: 1 = Included but with minor emphasis 2 = Some questions touch upon this content 3 = Significant focus on this topic 4 = Heavy emphasis, with questions predominantly centered around it Armed with this invaluable resource, you’ll gain a clear understanding of which topics are likely to appear in the 2025 exam series. Say hello to exam preparedness and goodbye to last-minute cramming! Find our individual resources here: GCSE Biology 2025 GCSE Chemistry 2025 GCSE Physics 2025
Chemistry Required Practicals (without triple)
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Chemistry Required Practicals (without triple)

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This bundle contains the revision mats for the required practicals that now involved in the new AQA specification for 2018 (without triple) They contain questions based around the methodology of the practicals, graph work and evaluation of the methods chosen. Exam question would be good to go along with these for added benefits. This revision mats include: Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Change Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Answers are also included for all the resources. These are great tools for use as homework after the students have performed the required practical or for revision before any assessments and their exams. Students have commented on these saying that they have found them useful tools for revision and helped them in lessons as aids. Please rate these resources and follow me for upcoming revision mats for the other areas of the specification.
Energy - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Energy - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the energy topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Types of Energy Kinetic Energy Elastic Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Change in Thermal Energy Power and Energy Power and Work Done Energy Resources and Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power and Bio-fuel Wind and Hydro-electrical Power Geothermal and Tidal Power Solar and Wave Power I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. Thank you!
NEW AQA Biology Trilogy Biodiversity and Human Activity
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NEW AQA Biology Trilogy Biodiversity and Human Activity

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A lesson for the new AQA Biology specification about the effects of pollution and human activity on biodiversity. Videos can be included about biodiversity - probably the trailer for Planet Earth 2. This lesson compresses the following topics into one lesson with the use of information sheets and a table: 4.7.3.2 Waste Management 4.7.3.3 Land Use 4.7.3.4 Deforestation Students found this type of activity useful, but needs consolidating at the end with either an exam question of other AfL techniques.
GCSE Physics P5 Forces Calculations Worksheets Bundle
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GCSE Physics P5 Forces Calculations Worksheets Bundle

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This bundle contains 7 worksheets for each of the equations found in the combined AQA GCSE Forces physics topic: Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Work Done = Force x Distance Momentum = Mass x Velocity Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions Standard Form Significant Figure Each worksheet can be used as in lesson task sheets or used as homework. Answers are also included.
GCSE Physics P1 Energy Calculations Worksheets Bundle
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GCSE Physics P1 Energy Calculations Worksheets Bundle

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This bundle contains 7 worksheets for each of the equations found in the combined AQA GCSE Energy physics topic: Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Efficiency calculation Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions Standard Form Significant Figure Each worksheet can be used as in lesson task sheets or used as homework. Answers are also included.
Cell Biology - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Cell Biology - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 10 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the cell biology topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Animal and Plant Cell Structures Microscopy Microscopy Equation Specialised Cells Cell Division (Mitosis) Stem Cells, Diffusion Rate of Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport Also includes the GCSE revision question mat. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. Thank you!
Cells and Organisation Bundle - KS3 Biology National Curriculum
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Cells and Organisation Bundle - KS3 Biology National Curriculum

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This bundle contains 8 worksheets for the ‘Cells and Organisation’ topic of the KS3 biology national curriculum. There a total of 8 worksheets, covering the following topics: Microscopy Animal and Plant Cells Unicellular Organisms Diffusion Worksheets can be used for year 7-9 in class or given as homework. Save 33%. Thank you.
Organisation - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Organisation - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the organisation topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Organisation The Digestive System Enzymes Enzyme Activity The Lungs (x2) The Heart Blood Vessels & Blood Problems with The Heart Plant Tissues Root Hair Cells & Xylem/Phloem Transpiration Also includes the GCSE revision question mat. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. Thank you!
GCSE Biology - Papers 1 & 2 Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Papers 1 & 2 Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 23 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the AQA Biology papers 1 & 2. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2
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Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2

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This resource contains 5 revision mats for the required practicals in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 2. Answer sheets have been added. They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. Required practicals included: Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light (Triple) Radiation and Absorption My year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate this resource. You can also find our other bundles for the following: Biology Paper 1 Biology Paper 2 Biology Triple Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 2 Chemistry Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 2 Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology Trilogy Paper 1
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Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology Trilogy Paper 1

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his resource contains 5 revision mats for the required practicals in the Biology section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers to each revision mat are also included. They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. Require Practicals Included: Microscopy Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. My current year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate these resources. You can also find our other bundles for the following: Biology Paper 1 Biology Paper 2 Biology Triple Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 2 Chemistry Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 2 Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Homeostasis and Response - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle
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Homeostasis and Response - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 11 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the homeostasis and response topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Homeostasis Nervous System Reflex Arcs Endocrine System Blood Glucose Diabetes Negative Feedback Secondary Characteristics Menstrual Cycle Contraception IVF Now includes the GCSE question revision mat for this topic. I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. You can also buy these worksheets as a large bundle containing all the worksheets for paper 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-paper-2-worksheets-bundle-12456140 Thank you!