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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
1.1.8 Pure substances and mixtures (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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1.1.8 Pure substances and mixtures (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 8th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 1.1 States of matter 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.
3.8.7 Cancer (AQA 9-1 Synergy)
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3.8.7 Cancer (AQA 9-1 Synergy)

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Presentation covering the 7th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 8 Radiation and risk 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.
Stress on solids Distance learning
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Stress on solids Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (1.4.3 Stress on solids) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what causes stress and how to calculate it. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.4 Pressure chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes: Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
1b Forces Digital Escape rooms revision activities (AQA KS3 Activate 2)
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1b Forces Digital Escape rooms revision activities (AQA KS3 Activate 2)

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These escape rooms are a fun way for students to revise and improve their knowledge of resultant forces, Hooke’s law, turning forces and pressure. There are questions, problems, and puzzle solutions that require content knowledge in addition to unique & fun “escape room thinking.” Students are required to find and solve a series of clues (involving keywords or calculations) to get the 6 digit code for the safe that will break them out of Mr Pascal’s laboratory. There are 6 rooms with 3/4 questions per room. This activity is aimed at Apply/Extend students and should take around an hour to complete. This resource includes- Student record sheet (including link to a website that contains the escape room which can be accessed on any PC or mobile device) A detailed answer key that will give the safe combination and answers for each clue. To use this resource- Students receive a copy of the ‘student record sheet’- this can either be printed or issued via Google Classroom/ Microsoft Teams/ SMHWK/ email (or any other LMS). Student type the address into their PC/ mobile device web browser to enter the escape rooms. They should then explore the rooms, solving clues to find the safe combination in order to ‘escape’.
Activate 1 Speed and gravity Distance learning
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Activate 1 Speed and gravity Distance learning

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5 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 1a: Forces chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of speed and gravity. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class Each digital worksheet includes: Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™ format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). This worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Energy demands Distance learning
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Energy demands Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P3.1 Energy demands) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how energy demands are met, and energy resources are used. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P3: Energy resources 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 (4 pages): 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
Energy and the environment Distance learning
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Energy and the environment Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (P3.4 Energy and the environment) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the impact of using energy resources on the environment. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) P3: Energy resources 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 (2 pages): Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson 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
Food and fuels Distance learning
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Food and fuels Distance learning

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This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.1.1: Food and fuels lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the energy content of food and compare this to the energy content of fuels. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task. • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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 document This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Distance learning
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Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Distance learning

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This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.1.2: Energy resources lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity is generated using non-renewable and renewable energy resources. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Activate 1 Energy costs and energy transfers Distance learning
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Activate 1 Energy costs and energy transfers Distance learning

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5 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 3a: Energy chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of energy costs and energy transfers. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class Each digital worksheet includes: • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™ format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). This worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Energy and power Distance learning
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Energy and power Distance learning

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This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.1.3: Energy and power lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of power and how the cost of energy can be calculated using kilowatt hours. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson 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 document This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Work, energy, and machines Distance learning
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Work, energy, and machines Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what work is and how to calculate it. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.3 Work chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class This resource includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Activate 2 Work, Heating and cooling Distance learning
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Activate 2 Work, Heating and cooling Distance learning

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4 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 3b: Energy chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of work, and heating and cooling. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class Each digital worksheet includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™ format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). This worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Lesson bundle
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Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.1.2 Energy resources lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity is generated using non-renewable and renewable energy resources. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. Digital worksheet- Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- lesson 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
Energy dissipation Lesson bundle (KS3 1)
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Energy dissipation Lesson bundle (KS3 1)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.2.2 Energy dissipation lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred usefully or is ‘wasted’. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class 1. Classroom based presentation- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
Energy and power Lesson bundle
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Energy and power Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.1.3 Energy and power lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of power and how the cost of energy can be calculated using kilowatt hours. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Classroom based presentation- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (fact of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
Speed Lesson bundle
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Speed Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1.1.3 Speed lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate the speed of objects. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 1. Classroom based presentation- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc™
Sound waves and speed Distance learning
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Sound waves and speed Distance learning

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This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 4a: 4.1.1: Sound waves and speed lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how sounds are produced and travel through different mediums. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Frequency and pitch Distance learning
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Frequency and pitch Distance learning

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This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 4a: 4.1.3: Frequency and pitch lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the link between pitch, frequency, and wavelength. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes: • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Frequency and pitch Lesson bundle
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Frequency and pitch Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the link between pitch, frequency, and wavelength. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 1. Classroom based presentation- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • Teacher guidance and answers • Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™