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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
Structure of the atom
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Structure of the atom

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This fully resourced lesson on structure of the atom is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the structure of atoms through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.4) and 4.1.1(.5) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.6, Structure of the atom 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 (25 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. ● 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. Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Structure of the atom 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. Structure of the atom Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Separating mixtures 2 Distillation and chromatography
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Separating mixtures 2 Distillation and chromatography

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This fully resourced lesson on separating mixtures (chromatography and distillation) is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how distillation and chromatography work to separate mixtures through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.2) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.4, Fractional distillation and chromatography 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 (41 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 GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Separating mixtures 2 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. Separating mixtures 2 Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Separating mixtures 1 Filtration and crystallisation
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Separating mixtures 1 Filtration and crystallisation

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This fully resourced lesson on separating mixtures 1 (filtration and crystallisation) is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of what a mixture is and how they can be separated using filtration and crystallisation through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.2) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.3, Separating mixtures 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 (36 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. Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Separating mixtures 1 Filtration and crystallisation 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. Separating mixtures 1 Filtration and crystallisation Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Chemical equations
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Chemical equations

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This fully resourced lesson on chemical equations is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.1) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.2, Chemical equations 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 (38 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 GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Chemical equations 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. Chemical equations Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Atoms, elements, and compounds
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Atoms, elements, and compounds

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This fully resourced lesson on atoms, elements, and compounds is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the link between atoms, elements, and compounds through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.1) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.1 Atoms 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 (52 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. ● 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 GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Atoms, elements, and compounds 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. Atoms, elements, and compounds Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
B1 Cell structure and transport
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B1 Cell structure and transport

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**10 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1: Cell structure and transport chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of microscopy, cell structure, specialised cells, diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. ** *All 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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Exchanging materials
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Exchanging materials

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

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During this lesson (B1.9 Active transport) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how active transport works and its importance in cells. Based on the 9th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (22 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Osmosis in plants
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Osmosis in plants

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During this lesson (B1.8 Osmosis in plants) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the importance of osmosis in plant cells. Based on the 8th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (28 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Osmosis
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Osmosis

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During this lesson (B1.7 Osmosis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the process of osmosis and its importance in animal cells. Based on the 7th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Diffusion in living organisms
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Diffusion in living organisms

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During this lesson (B1.6 Diffusion) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how particles move by diffusion and why it is important for living things. Based on the 6th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (22 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Specialisation in plant cells
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Specialisation in plant cells

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During this lesson (B1.5 specialisation in plant cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how some plant cells are specialised to carry out their function. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (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) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Specialisation in animal cells
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Specialisation in animal cells

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During this lesson (B1.4 specialisation in animal cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how some animal cells are specialised to carry out their function. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (26 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

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

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During this lesson (B1.2 Animal and plant cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the function of organelles in plant and animal cells. Based on the second lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (29 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
The world of the microscope
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The world of the microscope

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During this lesson (B1.1 The world of the microscope) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how microscopy has developed over time and how to calculate the magnification, real size and image size of a specimen. Based on the first lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * **Presentation contains (31 slides)- ** Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.