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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.

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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
Food Chains and Webs KS3 Activate Science
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Food Chains and Webs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about food chains and food webs. Students will describe the features of food chains, and compare and contrast food chains with food webs. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet
Aerobic Respiration KS3 Activate Science
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Aerobic Respiration KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how cells transfer energy. Students will describe the process of aerobic respiration and explain the effect of exercise on breathing rate. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheets and Teacher notes
Inheritance KS3 Activate Science
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Inheritance KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how characteristics are inherited and how scientists have worked together to develop the DNA model. Students will describe how characteristics are inherited, describe the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Students will also explain how a DNA mutation may affect an organism and its future offspring. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Reading sheets
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete AQA Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1&2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 144 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic. Also included is the back to school and scientific skills topic resources (5 lesson topic). ACTIVATE 1 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.1.1 Introduction to forces 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced 1.1.3 Speed 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 1.2.1 Gravity Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.1.1 Potential difference 2.1.2 Resistance 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits 2.2.1 Current 2.2.2 Charging up Topic 3: Energy 3.1.1 Food and fuels 3.1.2 Energy resources 3.1.3 Energy and power 3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)* 3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)* Topic 4 Waves 4.1.1 Sound waves 4.1.1 Sound speed 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 4.2.1 Light 4.2.2 Reflection 4.2.3 Refraction 4.2.4 The eye and vision 4.2.5 Colour CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures 5.2.2 Solutions 5.2.3 Solubility 5.2.4 Filtration 5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation 5.2.6 Chromatography Topic 6: Reactions 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Topic 7: Earth 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics 7.2.1 The night sky 7.2.2 The Solar System 7.2.3 The Earth 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 8.1.2 The Skeleton 8.1.3 Movement: joints 8.1.4 Movement: muscles 8.2.1 Observing cells 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 8.2.3 Specialised cells 8.2.4 Movement of substances 8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Topic 10: Genes 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS TOPIC INCLUDED (5 lesson topic) ACTIVATE 2 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.3.1 Friction and drag 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3.3 Turning forces 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids 1.4.3 Stress in solids Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields 2.4.1 Electromagnets 2.4.2 Using electromagnets Topic 3: Energy 3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines 3.4.1 Energy and temperature 3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles 3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation Topic 4 Waves 4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 4.4.1 Modelling waves CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.3.1 Elements 5.3.2 Atoms 5.3.3 Compounds 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 5.3.5 Polymers 5.4.1 The Periodic Table 5.4.2 The elements of Group 1 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 Topic 6: Reactions 6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions 6.3.2 Combustion 6.3.3 Thermal decomposition 6.3.4 Conservation of mass 6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic 6.3.2 Energy level diagrams 6.4.3 Bond energies Topic 7: Earth 7.3.1 Global warming 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.3.3 Climate change 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.3.1 Gas exchange 8.3.2 Breathing 8.3.3 Drugs 8.3.4 Alcohol 8.3.5 Smoking 8.4.1 Nutrients 8.4.2 Food tests 8.4.3 Unhealthy diet 8.4.4 Digestive system 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 9.3.3 Biotechnology 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 9.4.2 Leaves 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 9.4.4 Plant minerals Topic 10: Genes 10.3.1 Natural selection 10.3.2 Charles Darwin 10.3.3 Extinction 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity 10.4.1 Inheritance 10.4.2 DNA 10.4.3 Genetics 10.4.4 Genetic modification Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1&2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Rates of Reaction GCSE Chemistry
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Rates of Reaction GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about rates of reaction. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will: State what is meant by rate of reaction. Calculate the rate of a reaction. Describe the different experimental methods used to investigate the rate of a reaction - disappearing cross experiment, change in mass experiment, volume of gas given off experiment. Explain what is meant by collision theory and state what factors the rate of a reaction depends on. Explain how changes in temperature, concentration, pressure and surface area affect the rate of reaction. Complete rate experiments involving gases and precipitates. Describe what a catalyst is and explain how it affects the rate of a reaction. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, class practical/demo activities, worksheet with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. Approx lesson time: 2-3 hrs INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 25 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions, quizzes, class practical activities. Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included
Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science
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Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the pH changes of neutralisation reactions. Students will state what products are formed in the reaction between an acid and alkali, explain how neutralisation reactions are used in different situations, and describe a method for making a neutral solution from an acid and an alkali. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical sheet - Rainbow Fizz! Literacy task sheet Information slides
Metals and non-metals KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and non-metals KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the properties of metals and non-metals. Students will recall the properties of metals and non-metals, explain how elements are classified as metals and non-metals, and use patterns to classify an element as a metal or non-metal. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of The Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 27 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet with Teacher notes 3 lesson worksheets Periodic Table template
Drugs KS3 Activate Science
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Drugs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Science! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the effects of drugs on health and behaviour. Students will state what is meant by a drug, describe the difference between recreational and medicinal drugs, and describe the effects of drugs on health and behaviour. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, information sheets, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science and PSHE lessons. Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Drug information sheets x 5 Worksheet
Series and parallel circuits KS3 Activate Science
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Series and parallel circuits KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the difference between series and parallel circuits. Students will draw series and parallel circuits, describe how current and potential difference vary in series and parallel circuits, and create series and parallel circuits form circuit diagrams. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Metals and Acids KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and Acids KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with dilute acids. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and explain a metal-acid reaction using particle diagrams. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and two class practicals/demos for students to complete. In the class practicals, students will investigate patterns in reactivity of various metals with dilute acid, and the test for hydrogen gas. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet Word equations practice worksheet
The Haber Process and Fertilisers GCSE Chemistry
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The Haber Process and Fertilisers GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about The Haber Process and fertilisers. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall reversible reactions and equilibrium, describe and explain the conditions used in The Haber Process, and describe the use and production of fertilisers. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 17 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions. 3x Differentiated worksheets with mark scheme included.
Natural selection KS3 Activate Science
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Natural selection KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the process of natural selection and how organisms have evolved over time. Students will describe what is meant by evolution, describe the theory of natural selection and explain why species evolve over time. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Reading sheets
The reactivity series KS3 Activate Science
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The reactivity series KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how metals react with water. Students will predict the products of the reaction of a metal with water, write a word equation for the reaction of a metal with water, and use the reactivity series to predict how vigorously metals react with acids, oxygen, and water. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes, and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and other materials topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet *
DNA KS3 Activate Science
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DNA KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how scientists discovered DNA. Students will describe the structure of DNA, describe how scientists worked together to discover the structure of DNA, and explain the benefits from scientists knowing all the genes in the human genome. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, literacy tasks, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Genes topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated activity sheet with information sheets Literacy activity worksheet Extension worksheet with answers
Compounds and Chemical formulae KS3 Activate Science
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Compounds and Chemical formulae KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what compounds are and how we interpret chemical formulae. Students will describe the difference between an element and compound, write the chemical names for some simple compounds, write and interpret chemical formulae. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demos for students to complete. This resource is part of the Elements, atoms, and compounds topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 41 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT Worksheets
Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium GCSE Chemistry
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Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall what is meant by a reversible reaction and explain how they reach equilibrium, explain what is meant by a dynamic equilibrium, and use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain how changing the conditions alters the position of equilibrium. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 16 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions and practice exam questions. 2x Differentiated worksheets with mark scheme included.
Anaerobic Respiration KS3 Activate Science
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Anaerobic Respiration KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how you respire without oxygen. Students will describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, and explain the process of fermentation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets
Digestive System KS3 Activate Science
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Digestive System KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how we digest the food we eat. Students will describe the structure and function of the main parts of the digestive system, and describe how components of the digestive system are adapted to their function. The lesson also includes an engaging and interactive demo for students to observe (list of materials and an instruction video are provided on the lesson PowerPoint). The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 28 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Information sheets, literacy tasks and extended writing tasks with success criteria Handouts
Metal displacement reactions KS3 Activate Science
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Metal displacement reactions KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating metal displacement reactions. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to explain displacement reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. In the class practical, students will investigate the reactions of various metals with different metal solutions and decide if a displacement reaction has occurred. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet
Photosynthesis KS3 Activate Science
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Photosynthesis KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how plants make their own food . Students will describe the process of phtosynthesis, and explain how reactants enter and products leave the plant. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading and support sheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Reading sheet Support sheets