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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
Adapt and survive
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Adapt and survive

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During this lesson (B16-6 Adapt and survive) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms are adapted to survive in extreme conditions. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter. Presentation contains (24 slides)- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • 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.
Global warming
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Global warming

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Global warming is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the causes and effects of global warming through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.7.3 Climate and Earth resources topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 7b: Earth, 7.3.1 Global warming lesson. The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (30 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (high demand) This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Global warming Distance learning (KS3) If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Sustainable food production
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Sustainable food production

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Sustainable food production is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of why sustainable food production is important and give examples of sustainable food production methods through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 12th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.5.3 Sustainable fisheries and 4.7.5.4 Role of biotechnology lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.12 Sustainable food production lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (26 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Preventing bacterial growth
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Preventing bacterial growth

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During this lesson (B5.4 Preventing bacterial growth) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate the number of bacteria in a colony and the effects of disinfectants and antibiotics on bacterial growth. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (Kerboodle) B5: Communicable diseases 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.
Pure substances and mixtures KS3
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Pure substances and mixtures KS3

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This fully resourced lesson on pure substances and mixtures is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of the differences between pure substances and mixtures through engaging activities, clear explanations, and differentiated materials. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.2 Separating mixtures topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 5a: The particle model, 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures lesson. The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (34 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (high demand) This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Pure substances and mixtures Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Competition in animals
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Competition in animals

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During this lesson (B16-4 Competition in animals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how and why animals compete for resources. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition 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 (19 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy
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P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy

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**9 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of energy stores and transfers. ** *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.
Salts from insoluble bases
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Salts from insoluble bases

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During this lesson (C5.5 Salts from insoluble bases) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the reaction between an acid and a base. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C5: Chemical changes 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 (17 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Types of reproduction
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Types of reproduction

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During this fully resourced lesson on types of reproduction GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction. This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (29 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Types of reproduction Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Energy and work done
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Energy and work done

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During this lesson (P1-3 Energy and work) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how work and energy are related. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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) 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.
Human defence responses
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Human defence responses

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During this lesson (B5-9 Human defence responses) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the body protects itself from pathogens. Based on the 9th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B5: Communicable diseases 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) 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.
Continuous and discontinuous variation
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Continuous and discontinuous variation

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During 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.1 Variation chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Presentation contains (27 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Energy and the environment
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Energy and the environment

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During this lesson (P3.4 Energy and the environment) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the impact of using energy resources on the environment. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (19 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 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
Explaining trends
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Explaining trends

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During this lesson (C2-5 Explaining trends) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the trends in reactivity in Group 1 and Group 7. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (27 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
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Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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During this lesson (C7.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the energy transfers during chemical reactions. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C7 Energy changes 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 (21 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 (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Helping the heart
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Helping the heart

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During this lesson (B4.4 Helping the heart) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how some heart defects can be treated. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants 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) 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
Factors affecting transpiration
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Factors affecting transpiration

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During this lesson (B4.9 Factors affecting transpiration) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of some factors that can affect the rate of transpiration. Based on the 9th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants 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 (23 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
Tissues and organs in plants
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Tissues and organs in plants

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During this lesson (B4.6 Tissues and organs in plants) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of organ systems in plants. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants 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 (19 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
Growing bacteria in the lab
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Growing bacteria in the lab

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During this lesson (B5.3 Growing bacteria in the lab) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to grow bacterial cultures in the lab using aseptic technique. Based on the third lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (Kerboodle) B5: Communicable diseases 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 (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.