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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
Chemical formulae Cover lesson
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Chemical formulae Cover lesson

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This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my chemical formulae lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how to name compounds and interpret chemical formulae through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.4 Chemical formulae lesson. Resource includes: ● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Compounds Cover lesson
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Compounds Cover lesson

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This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my compounds lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of what a compound is through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.3 Compounds lesson. Resource includes: ● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Elements Cover lesson
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Elements Cover lesson

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This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my elements lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of what an element is and know the chemical symbols for some of them through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.1 Elements lesson. Resource includes: ●Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ●Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ●Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ●Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ●Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ●Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ●Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Atoms Cover lesson
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Atoms Cover lesson

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This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my atoms lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of Dalton’s atomic theory through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.2 Atoms lesson. Resource includes: ●Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ●Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ●Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ●Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ●Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ●Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ●Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Atoms in chemical reactions
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Atoms in chemical reactions

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During 6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens to the atoms during chemical reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction 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 (19 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Bond energies
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Bond energies

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During 6.4.3 Bond energies Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens to bonds during reactions and calculate bond energies. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy 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 (18 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Energy level diagrams
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Energy level diagrams

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During 6.4.2 Energy level diagrams Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy level diagrams represent exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy 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 (19 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Metals and water
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Metals and water

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During 6.2.5 Metals and water Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use the reactions of metals with water to place metals in order of reactivity. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.2 Metals and non-metals 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 (29 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
Conservation of mass
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Conservation of mass

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During 6.3.4 Conservation of mass Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by conservation of mass and how to balance symbol equations. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction 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 (20 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Exothermic and endothermic (KS3 2)
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Exothermic and endothermic (KS3 2)

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During 6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers in exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy 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 (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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Chemical reactions
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Chemical reactions

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During 6.1.1 Chemical reactions Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the characteristics of chemical reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (20 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 licence.
Acid strength
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Acid strength

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During 6.1.4 Acids strength Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the factors that affect the pH of a solution. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (15 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 licence.
Acids and alkalis
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Acids and alkalis

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During 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the properties of acids and alkalis. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to licence.
Recording and presenting data
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Recording and presenting data

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This presentation covers the content for the EP1.3 Recording data lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate Enquiry processes 1 chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to collect, record and display data appropriately. 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- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Indicators and pH
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Indicators and pH

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During 6.1.3 Indicators and pH Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to identify acids and alkalis using the pH scale and indicators. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (23 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 licence.
Development of the Periodic table
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Development of the Periodic table

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During this lesson (C2-1 Development of the Periodic table) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the periodic table has developed over time. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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 (25 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.
Neutralisation
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Neutralisation

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During 6.1.5 Neutralisation Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens in a neutralisation reaction. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (27 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 licence.
1.2.3 Size of atoms, and isotopes (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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1.2.3 Size of atoms, and isotopes (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 3rd lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 1.2 Atomic structure chapter. Presentation contains- -Bell work activity -Lesson objective and success criteria -Information slides -Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities -Practical activities (where appropriate) -Summary questions (inc QWC) -Peer and self-assessment Aimed at foundation tier. Compiled from various sources.
Planning investigations (KS3 1)
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Planning investigations (KS3 1)

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This presentation covers the content for the EP1.2 Planning investigations lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate Enquiry processes 1 chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to plan a fair test enquiry. *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- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Electronic structures
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Electronic structures

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During this lesson (C1-8 Electronic structures) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electrons are arranged in the first 20 elements. Based on the 8th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C1: Atomic structure 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) 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.