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
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
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.12 Review theories 1 lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of what a scientific theory is and how they are developed.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.11 Risks and benefits lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how to assess the impact of an invention or discovery.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.12 Review theories 2 lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of the role of argumentation in the development of a theory.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During 4.2.2 Reflection Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how light is reflected from different surfaces. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light 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
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
During 4.3.1 Sound waves and energy Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how sound waves transfer energy. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects 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 (31 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
Density (Synergy) is a fully resourced lesson in which GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by density and how it is calculated. Based on the 2nd from the AQA Combined Science: Synergy chapter 1.1: States of matter (Topic 1 Building blocks).
Aimed at foundation tier students and covers the Entry level Certificate and GCSE grades1-5 content.
Level 1: ELC and Grade 1
Level 2: Grades 2-3
Level 3: Grades 4-5
This resource contains-
Presentation (30 slides) which includes-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheet (4 pages) aimed at Level 1 & 2 students
Density calculations
Required practical 1- Measuring densities
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Matter and particles (Synergy) is a differentiation lesson during which GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the different properties of solids, liquids and gases using the particle model. Based on the 1st from the AQA Combined Science: Synergy chapter 1.1: States of matter (Topic 1 Building blocks).
Aimed at foundation tier students and covers the Entry level Certificate and GCSE grades1-5 content.
Level 1: ELC and Grade 1
Level 2: Grades 2-3
Level 3: Grades 4-5
This resource contains-
Presentation (32 slides) which includes-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheet (4 pages) aimed at Level 1 & 2 students
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Presentation covering the 5th 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.
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.
During this distance learning lesson (1.3.2 Squashing and stretching- Hooke’s Law) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how forces deform objects and use Hooke’s law. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces 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:
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).
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.
During this distance learning lesson (1.4.2 Pressure in liquids) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of why objects float or sink and how liquid pressure changes with depth. Based on the 2nd 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:
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.
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
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.
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
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 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 fluids exert a pressure and how to calculate it.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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)
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 ™
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 4a 4.1.4: the ear and hearing lesson from the 4a: Waves chapter. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the ear works and how hearing can be damaged.
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.
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 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 the ear works and how hearing can be damaged.
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)
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 ™
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P2.3: More on infrared radiation 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 the temperature of the Earth is affected by IR radiation.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
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)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.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- 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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P2.4: Specific heat capacity 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 what is meant by the specific heat capacity of a substance and how to calculate it.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
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)
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- 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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
During 8.24.6 Solar power GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation contains (15 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Practical activity
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
During 8.24.10 Energy dissipation GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the principle of conservation of energy and what is meant by useful and wasted energy. Based on the 10th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation contains (25 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity
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