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 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4a: Waves chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of the link between pitch, frequency, and wavelength.
*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.
Presentation covering the content for the 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4a: Waves chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of the link between loudness and amplitude.
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.
Presentation covering the content for the 4.1.1 Sound waves and speed lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4a: Waves chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how sounds are produced and travel through different mediums.
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.
5 presentations covering the Year 7 3a Energy chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of energy costs and energy stores and transfers.
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)
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license
Presentation covering the content for the 3.2.2 Energy dissipation lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how energy is transferred usefully or is ‘wasted’.
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.
This fully resourced lesson on energy and power is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how the cost of energy can be calculated through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1 Energy costs topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 3a: Energy, 3.1.3 Energy and power lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (48 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Kilowatts and kilojoules
● Calculating power
● Understanding electricity bills
● Practical activity (Investigating power): Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activity (Energy survey): Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Energy and power Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Energy and power Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson on energy resources is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how electricity is generated using different energy resources through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1 Energy costs topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 3a: Energy, 3.1.2 Energy resources lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (50 slides):
● Suggested runtime: 2 hours
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Energy resources Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Energy resources Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson on food and fuels is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of food and fuels as stores of energy through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1 Energy costs topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 3a: Energy, 3.1.1 Food and fuels lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (42 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Practical activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Food and fuels Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Food and fuels Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
8 presentations covering the Year 8: Enquiry processes 2 chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the scientific method and reviewing claims, evidence, sources, and scientific theories.
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)
Please note: (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.
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 EP2.10 Critique claims and justify opinions 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 critique a claim and justify your opinion using evidence.
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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 EP2.9 Evidence and sources 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 peer review is and its importance.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.8 Communication 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 communicate ideas effectively to different audiences.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.7 More on analysing and evaluating 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 different ways of using data and line graphs.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
Presentation covering the content for the EP2.6 More on planning how to answer a question 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 write down a question that can be answered scientifically and identify variables.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 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.
4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B8: Photosynthesis chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the process of photosynthesis, limiting factors to the rate of photosynthesis, and how plants used the glucose they produce.
Most presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
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)
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
During this lesson (B8.4 Making the most of photosynthesis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans can manipulate the environment to increase the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B8: Photosynthesis chapter.
Presentation contains (31 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 higher ability class covering content 5-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B8.3 How plants use glucose) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how plants use the glucose they make and the importance of nitrates. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B8: Photosynthesis 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 (32 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