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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.
Electromagnets KS3 Activate Science
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Electromagnets KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about electromagnets. Students will describe how to make an electromagnet, use a diagram to explain how to make an electromagnet and how to change its strength, and describe how the strength of an electromagnet changes with distance. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Electromagnets worksheet Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
The structure of the Earth KS3 Activate Science
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The structure of the Earth KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure of the Earth. Students will compare the properties and composition of the layers of the Earth. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, fact sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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
The elements of Group 1 KS3 Activate Science
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The elements of Group 1 KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the properties of Group 1 elements - the alkali metals. Students will describe the properties and reactivity of the Group 1 elements, use data and observations to describe trends and predict properties of Group 1 elements, and describe the reactions using word equations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, demo and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets included
The Particle Model KS3 Activate Science
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The Particle Model KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about why different materials have different properties. Students will state what materials are made up of, describe simply what the particle model of matter is, and explain why different materials have different properties. 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 Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT 2 Worksheets
Energy transfer radiation KS3 Activate Science
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Energy transfer radiation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how energy is transferred by radiation. Students will describe the properties and uses of infrared radiation, and compare energy transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, activity sheet, quizzes, and a class practical/demo activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Levels of Organisation KS3 Activate Science
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Levels of Organisation 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 hierarchy of organisation in the human body. Students will describe the order of hierarchy of organisation in a multi-cellular organism and explain why multi-cellular organisms need organ systems to keep their cells alive. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, literacy activities and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 27 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets/handouts x 7
Food and Fuels KS3 Activate Science
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Food and Fuels KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the energy content of foods and fuels. Great as an introduction to energy, students will compare the energy in foods and fuels with the energy needed for different activities. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, activity sheets, and quizzes for students to complete. Also included is an optional practical activity worksheet for students to investigate the energy content of food. This resource is part of the energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS4 lessons. 28 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Polymers KS3 Activate Science
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Polymers KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the importance of polymers in everyday life. Students will describe the properties, structure and formation of polymers, and compare natural polymers with synthetic polymers. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the metals and acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 15 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet
Biotechnology KS3 Activate Science
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Biotechnology 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 biotechnology. Students will state what is meant by the term biotechnology, describe the process of fermentation, and describe how bread, beer, and wine are made. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystems topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT activity sheets x3 Class practical worksheet
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete AQA Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1&2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 144 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). ACTIVATE 1 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) ACTIVATE 2 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.3.1 Friction and drag 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3.3 Turning forces 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids 1.4.3 Stress in solids Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields 2.4.1 Electromagnets 2.4.2 Using electromagnets Topic 3: Energy 3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines 3.4.1 Energy and temperature 3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles 3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation Topic 4 Waves 4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 4.4.1 Modelling waves CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.3.1 Elements 5.3.2 Atoms 5.3.3 Compounds 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 5.3.5 Polymers 5.4.1 The Periodic Table 5.4.2 The elements of Group 1 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 Topic 6: Reactions 6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions 6.3.2 Combustion 6.3.3 Thermal decomposition 6.3.4 Conservation of mass 6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic 6.3.2 Energy level diagrams 6.4.3 Bond energies Topic 7: Earth 7.3.1 Global warming 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.3.3 Climate change 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.3.1 Gas exchange 8.3.2 Breathing 8.3.3 Drugs 8.3.4 Alcohol 8.3.5 Smoking 8.4.1 Nutrients 8.4.2 Food tests 8.4.3 Unhealthy diet 8.4.4 Digestive system 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 9.3.3 Biotechnology 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 9.4.2 Leaves 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 9.4.4 Plant minerals Topic 10: Genes 10.3.1 Natural selection 10.3.2 Charles Darwin 10.3.3 Extinction 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity 10.4.1 Inheritance 10.4.2 DNA 10.4.3 Genetics 10.4.4 Genetic modification 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.
Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science
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Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the pH changes of neutralisation reactions. Students will state what products are formed in the reaction between an acid and alkali, explain how neutralisation reactions are used in different situations, and describe a method for making a neutral solution from an acid and an alkali. 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 Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical sheet - Rainbow Fizz! Literacy task sheet Information slides
Magnets and magnetic fields KS3 Activate Science
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Magnets and magnetic fields KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about magnetic fields. Students will describe how magnets interact, investigate the magnetic field of a magnet, and explain what magnetic field diagrams tell you about the direction and strength of a magnetic field. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great KS2 Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Distance-time graphs KS3 Activate Science
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Distance-time graphs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to calculate speed from a distance-time graph. Students will state what a straight line or a curved line on a distance-time graph tells you about speed, calculate speed from a distance-time graph, illustrate a journey with changing speed and label changes in motion. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the motion and pressure topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The rock cycle KS3 Activate Science
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The rock cycle KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how how the rock cycle links the formation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Students will describe the processes that interconvert the three types of rocks, construct a labelled diagram to illustrate the processes of rock formation, and use the rock cycle to explain how the material in rocks is recycled. 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 Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The Skeleton KS3 Activate Science
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The Skeleton 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 structure and function of the skeletal system. Students will name the main parts in the skeleton, describe the functions of the skeleton, and explain how the properties of bones link to their function in the body. 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 Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 41 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets x 4
Energy level diagrams KS3 Activate Science
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Energy level diagrams KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning how to draw energy level diagrams to represent exothermic and endothermic changes. Students will recall exothermic and endothermic changes, identify whether an energy level diagram is showing an exothermic or endothermic reaction, and use energy level diagrams to explain energy changes in changes of state and chemical reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet
Ecosystems and adaptation SMART Activate 2 KS3 Biology Bundle
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Ecosystems and adaptation SMART Activate 2 KS3 Biology Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 3.1 Food chains and webs 3.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 3.3 Ecosystems 3.4 Competition 3.5 Adapting to change Perfect for KS3 Biology and can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
States of Matter KS3 Activate Science
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States of Matter KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how the particle model explains the properties of the three states of matter. Students will state the properties of a substance in its three states, draw and describe the arrangement of particles in the three states of matter, and use ideas about particles to explain the properties of a substance in its three states. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical activities for students to complete. This resource is part of the Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 33 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical activities 2 Worksheets Quiz PPT
Igneous and metamorphic rocks KS3 Activate Science
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Igneous and metamorphic rocks KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of igneous and metamorphic rocks and the stages of formation of both types of rock. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. Also included is a class practical that involves the students investigating crystal sizes in igneous rocks. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT