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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.

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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
Food Chains and Webs KS3 Activate Science
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Food Chains and Webs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about food chains and food webs. Students will describe the features of food chains, and compare and contrast food chains with food webs. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet
Plant Minerals KS3 Activate Science
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Plant Minerals KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the minerals plants need to survive. Students will state the four minerals needed for healthy plant growth, describe the function of minerals and symptoms of mineral deficiency, and explain why fertilisers are used by farmers. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
Disruption to food chains and webs KS3 Activate Science
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Disruption to food chains and webs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how toxic materials accumulate in a food web. Students will describe the factors that affect the population of a species, explain how toxic materials accumulate in a food web, and explain the importance of insect pollinators to food supplies. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
Leaves KS3 Activate Science
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Leaves KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis. Students will describe the structure and function of the main components of a leaf, and explain how a leaf is adapted for photosynthesis. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes Reading sheets
Ecosystem Processes Activate 2 KS3 science bundle
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Ecosystem Processes Activate 2 KS3 science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Photosynthesis Leaves Plant minerals Chemosynthesis Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Food chains and webs Disruption to food chains and webs Ecosystems Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Ecosystems KS3 Activate Science
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Ecosystems KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about ecosystems. Students will describe what is meant by ecosystem, community, habitat, and environment. Students will also explain how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem, and describe niches within an ecosystem. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes DO NOW task sheet handout
Competition and adaptation KS3 Activate Science
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Competition and adaptation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms are adapted to survive in their environment. Students will state what is meant by competition and adaptation, describe some resources plants and animals compete for, and explain how organisms are adapted to survive in their environments. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Information sheets Worksheets
Variation KS3 Activate Science
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Variation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how variation occurs in species. Students will state what is meant by variation, describe the difference between environmental and inherited variation, and explain how variation occurs in species. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets PowerPoint Quiz
Adapting to change KS3 Activate Science
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Adapting to change KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms adapt to environmental changes. Students will state what is meant by interdependence, describe how organisms adapt to environmental changes, and explain how competition can lead to adaptation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets Teacher notes and answers
Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Competition and adaptation Adapting to change Variation Continuous and discontinuous Inheritance Natural selection Extinction Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete KS3 Activate 1 & 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 137 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle. Full list of Activate 1 chapters: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Cells Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems Chapter 3: Reproduction CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds Chapter 3: Reactions Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis PHYSICS Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Sound Chapter 3: Light Chapter 4: Space WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS: Back to School Science Laboratory safety and hazard symbols Lab equipment, scales and measuring The Bunsen burner Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data. Full list of Activate 2 chapters: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table Chapter 2: Separation techniques Chapter 3: Metals and acids Chapter 4: The Earth PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1 & 2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete KS3 Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 72 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Full list of Activate 2 chapters and lessons: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle 1.1 Nutrients 1.2 Food tests 1.3 Unhealthy diet 1.4 Digestive system 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 1.6 Drugs 1.7 Alcohol 1.8 Smoking Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes 2.1 Photosynthesis 2.2 Leaves 2.3 Plant minerals 2.4 Chemosynthesis 2.5 Aerobic respiration 2.6 Anaerobic respiration 2.7 Food chains and webs 2.8 Disruption to food chains and webs 2.9 Ecosystems Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance 3.1 Competition and adaptation 3.2 Adapting to change 3.3 Variation 3.4 Continuous and discontinuous 3.5 Inheritance 3.6 Natural selection 3.7 Extinction CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table 1.1 Metals and non-metals 1.2 Groups and periods (Periodic Table) 1.3 The elements of Group 1 1.4 The elements of Group 7 1.5 The elements of Group 0 Chapter 2: Separation techniques 2.1 Mixtures 2.2-2.3 Solutions and solubility 2.4 Filtration 2.5 Evaporation and distillation 2.6 Chromatography Chapter 3: Metals and acids 3.1 Acids and metals 3.2 Metals and oxygen 3.3 Metals and water 3.4 Metal displacement reactions 3.5 Extracting metals 3.6 Ceramics 3.7 Polymers 3.8 Composites Chapter 4: The Earth 4.1 The Earth and its atmosphere 4.2 Sedimentary rocks 4.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 4.4 The rock cycle 4.5 The carbon cycle 4.6 Climate change 4.7 Recycling PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism 1.1 Charging up 1.2 Circuits and current 1.3 Potential difference 1.4 Series and parallel 1.5 Resistance 1.6 Magnets and magnetic fields 1.7 Electromagnets 1.8 Using electromagnets Chapter 2: Energy 2.1 Food and fuels 2.2 Energy adds up 2.3 Energy and temperature 2.4 Energy transfer: particles 2.5 Energy transfer: radiation 2.6 Energy resources 2.7 Energy and power 2.8 Work, energy, and machines Chapter 3: Motion and pressure 3.1 Speed 3.2 Motion graphs 3.3 Pressure in gases 3.4 Pressure in liquids 3.5 Pressure on solids 3.6 Turning forces Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Biology Bundle
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Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Biology Bundle

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The complete KS3 Biology Activate 1 & 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 43 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 & 2 Biology chapter. Full list of Activate 1 Biology chapters and lessons: Chapter 1: Cells 1.1 Observing cells 1.2 Plant and animal cells 1.3 Specialised cells 1.4 Movement of substances 1.5 Unicellular organisms Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems 2.1 Levels of organisation 2.2 Gas exchange 2.3 Breathing 2.4 Skeleton 2.5 Movement: Joints 2.6 Movement: Muscles Chapter 3: Reproduction 3.1 Adolescence 3.2 Reproductive systems 3.3 Fertilisation and implantation 3.4 Development of a fetus 3.5 The menstrual cycle 3.6 Flowers and pollination 3.7 Fertilisation and germination 3.8 Seed dispersal Full list of Activate 2 Biology chapters and lessons: Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle 1.1 Nutrients 1.2 Food tests 1.3 Unhealthy diet 1.4 Digestive system 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 1.6 Drugs 1.7 Alcohol 1.8 Smoking Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes 2.1 Photosynthesis 2.2 Leaves 2.3 Plant minerals 2.4 Chemosynthesis 2.5 Aerobic respiration 2.6 Anaerobic respiration 2.7 Food chains and webs 2.8 Disruption to food chains and webs 2.9 Ecosystems Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance 3.1 Competition and adaptation 3.2 Adapting to change 3.3 Variation 3.4 Continuous and discontinuous 3.5 Inheritance 3.6 Natural selection 3.7 Extinction Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Biology Activate 1 & 2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Competition KS3 Activate Science
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Competition KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms are adapted to survive in their environment. Students will state what is meant by competition, describe some resources plants and animals compete for, describe how organisms are adapted to survive in their environments, and explain the interaction between predator and prey populations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystems topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 26 slides in total for the lesson PPT Information sheets x15 Differentiated Worksheets x7 Answer sheet
AQA Activate 1 KS3 Biology bundle
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AQA Activate 1 KS3 Biology bundle

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The complete KS3 Biology Activate 1 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 25 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 Biology chapter. Full list of Activate 1 Biology topics and lessons: Topic 8: Organisms 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 8.1.2 The Skeleton 8.1.3 Movement: joints 8.1.4 Movement: muscles 8.2.1 Observing cells 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 8.2.3 Specialised cells 8.2.4 Movement of substances 8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Topic 10: Genes 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Biology Activate 1 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout] Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete AQA Activate 1 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 82 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic. Also included is the back to school and scientific skills topic resources (5 lesson topic). PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.1.1 Introduction to forces 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced 1.1.3 Speed 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 1.2.1 Gravity Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.1.1 Potential difference 2.1.2 Resistance 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits 2.2.1 Current 2.2.2 Charging up Topic 3: Energy 3.1.1 Food and fuels 3.1.2 Energy resources 3.1.3 Energy and power 3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)* 3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)* Topic 4 Waves 4.1.1 Sound waves 4.1.1 Sound speed 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 4.2.1 Light 4.2.2 Reflection 4.2.3 Refraction 4.2.4 The eye and vision 4.2.5 Colour CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures 5.2.2 Solutions 5.2.3 Solubility 5.2.4 Filtration 5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation 5.2.6 Chromatography Topic 6: Reactions 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Topic 7: Earth 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics 7.2.1 The night sky 7.2.2 The Solar System 7.2.3 The Earth 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 8.1.2 The Skeleton 8.1.3 Movement: joints 8.1.4 Movement: muscles 8.2.1 Observing cells 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 8.2.3 Specialised cells 8.2.4 Movement of substances 8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Topic 10: Genes 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS TOPIC INCLUDED (5 lesson topic) Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Genes AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Genes AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 10: Genes. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 10.1 Variation 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2 Human reproduction 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 10.1 Variation. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Ecosystems AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Ecosystems AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 9: Ecosystems. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 9.1 Interdependence 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2 Plant reproduction 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Interdependence AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Interdependence AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 9.1 Interdependence. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.