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.
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.
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to represent variation within a species. Students will recall variation, describe the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation, and represent variation within a species using graphs.
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 Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
19 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes
Handout sheet
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating how to test foods for nutrients. Students will recall the nutrients found in food, describe how to test foods and the positive result for starch, lipids, sugar, and protein.
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 Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
21 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheet
Worksheets x 2
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
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the health issues associated with consuming an unhealthy diet. Students will recall how you get and use energy, describe some health issues caused by an unbalanced diet, and calculate the energy requirements for different people.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheets, quizzes and a class practical 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.
Included:
36 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Worksheet + information sheets
Class practical worksheet + teacher notes
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how we can prevent extinction. Students will state what is meant by an endangered species, describe some techniques used to prevent extinction, and explain how preserving biodiversity benefits humans.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheet 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:
14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
activity sheet
information sheet
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how substances move in and out of animal and plant cells. Students will describe the process of diffusion and explain how diffusion occurs in animal and plant cells.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, quizzes, differentiated worksheet and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the cells topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE students.
Included:
18 slides in total for the lesson PPT
2 worksheets
Class practical worksheet
Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
Levels of organisation
Gas exchange
Breathing
Skeleton
Movement: joints
Movement: muscles
Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the respiratory system. Students will describe in detail the structure and function of the gas exchange system and the pathway air takes. Students will also explain how parts of the gas exchange system are adapted to their function.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems 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 x 2
Homework sheet
Class practical worksheet
Handouts
DO NOW/EXIT TICKET *
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure and function of the skeletal system. Students will name the main parts in the skeleton, describe the functions of the skeleton, and explain how the properties of bones link to their function in the body.
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 Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
41 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheets x 4
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
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
The ultimate KS3 Biology bundle! Created for the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the following Activate 2 chapters:
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
*(FREE resources not included in Bundle: Food Tests, Continuous and discontinuous variation, chemosynthesis) *
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical/demo activities for students to complete.
Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about biotechnology. Students will state what is meant by the term biotechnology, describe the process of fermentation, and describe how bread, beer, and wine are made.
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 Ecosystems 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
activity sheets x3
Class practical worksheet
Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 10: Genes. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
10.3 Evolution
10.3.1 Natural selection
10.3.2 Charles Darwin
10.3.3 Extinction
10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity
10.4 Inheritance
10.4.1 Inheritance
10.4.2 DNA
10.4.3 Genetics
10.4.4 Genetic modification
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
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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.
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Perfect if you teach GCSE Biology Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about microscopy. Students will explain how changes in microscope technology have enabled us to see cell structures and organelles with more clarity and detail, demonstrate an understanding of number, size and scale, including the use of estimations and explain when they should be used, demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between quantitative units in relation to cells.
This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. This resource has been adapted to cover all exam boards. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
20 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions.
Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included.
The complete Oxford SMART Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Designed to inspire Year 8 students to explore the awe and wonder of the science that surrounds them.
Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Science Activate 2 specification, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapters. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle.
Full list of SMART Activate 2 chapters and lessons:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
Chapter 2: Biological processes
Chapter 3: Ecosystems and adaptation
Chapter 4: Inheritance
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: The Periodic Table
Chapter 2: Separation techniques
Chapter 3: Metals and other materials
Chapter 4: The Earth
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism
Chapter 2: Energy
Chapter 3: Motion and pressure
These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned in year 7 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what happens during fertilisation. Students will describe the processes of sexual intercourse and fertilisation, and the causes of low fertility in males and females.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reproduction topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for PSHE lessons.
Included:
13 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Handouts
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how an organism’s genes can be altered. Students will describe how a product is produced using genetic modification, describe some advantages of genetic modification, and explain the disadvantages of genetic modification.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet 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:
18 slides in total for the lesson PPT
activity sheet and answers
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the process of chemosynthesis. Students will describe the process of chemosynthesis, explain where it takes place, and compare and contrast chemosynthesis with photosynthesis.
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.
16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
1 worksheet + 2 reading sheets