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My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments. For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website

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My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments. For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website
Leaves
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Leaves

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During 9.4.2 Leaves Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how leaves are adapted to their function. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.4 Photosynthesis chapter. 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 (24 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
Plant minerals
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Plant minerals

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During 9.4.4 Plant minerals Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the role of minerals in healthy plant growth. Based on the 4th 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
The rate of photosynthesis Distance learning
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The rate of photosynthesis Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (B8.2 The rate of photosynthesis) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the limiting factors for the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) Biology B9: Photosynthesis chapter. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (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
Aerobic respiration
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Aerobic respiration

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During this lesson (B9.1 Aerobic respiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the importance and chemistry of cellular respiration. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (26 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Metabolism and the liver
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Metabolism and the liver

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During this lesson (B9.4 Metabolism and the liver) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what metabolism means and give examples of the reactions that make up metabolism. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration chapter. Presentation contains (21 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Stem cell dilemmas
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Stem cell dilemmas

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During this lesson (B2-4 Stem cell dilemmas) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the potential benefits, risks, social and ethical issues with the use of stem cells. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B2: Cell division chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Catalysts and enzymes
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Catalysts and enzymes

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During this lesson (B3.4 Catalysts and enzymes) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how enzymes work as biological catalysts. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (19 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
How the digestive system works
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How the digestive system works

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During this lesson (B3.6 How the digestive system works) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how food is digested and the role of digestive enzymes. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (21 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Breathing and gas exchange
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Breathing and gas exchange

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During this lesson (B4.5 Breathing and gas exchange) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the gas exchange system. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (38 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Making digestion efficient
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Making digestion efficient

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During this lesson (B3.7 Making digestion efficient) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the roles of hydrochloric acid and bile in digestion. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B3: Organisation and the digestive system chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (21 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Movement- muscles
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Movement- muscles

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During 8.1.4 Movement: Muscles Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how antagonistic pairs of muscles create movement. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement 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 7 class. Presentation contains (22 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Movement- joints
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Movement- joints

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During 8.1.3 Movement: Joints Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of joints. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.1 Movement 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 7 class. Presentation contains (21 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
New classification systems
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New classification systems

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New classification systems is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of modern systems of classification and evolutionary trees through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 10th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.4 Classification lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.10 New systems of classification lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (40 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
More fossil evidence
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More fossil evidence

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More fossil evidence is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how fossils show how much, or how little, organisms have changed over time through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.4.5 Evidence for evolution- fossils lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.6 Fossils and extinction lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (27 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
The impact of climate change
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The impact of climate change

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The impact of climate change is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how environmental changes affect the distribution of species in an ecosystem through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.4 Impact of environmental change lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.6 The impact of change lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (22 slides)- ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand 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. The impact of change Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance
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Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance

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8 presentations covering the Year 8 10b: Genes chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 1 part 5 of 5
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Activate 1 part 5 of 5

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This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 81-88 from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (Year 7) scheme. Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters: 10a Genes x 8 Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
The response to exercise
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The response to exercise

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During this lesson (B9.2 The response to exercise) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the body’s response to exercise. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (26 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

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During this lesson (B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how prokaryote and eukaryote cell’s structure and function. Based on the third lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (30 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Exchanging materials
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Exchanging materials

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During this lesson (B1.10 Exchanging materials) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how multicellular organisms exchange materials. Based on the 10th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (33 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.