During 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the importance of aerobic respiration. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 9b: Ecosystems- 9.3 Respiration 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 8 class. Presentation contains (22 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

Bacteria and enzymes in digestion is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the importance of gut bacteria and enzymes in digestion through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 10th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.4 Digestion topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 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 (31 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. 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. Bacteria and enzymes in digestion Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

Transfer of biomass is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the efficiency of biomass transfers between trophic levels through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 9th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.4.3 Trophic levels and pyramids of biomass lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.9 Biomass transfer 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 (28 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. 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

Accepting Darwin’s ideas is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the evidence used to support Darwin’s theory of evolution and why it was only gradually accepted through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.3.1 Theories of evolution lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.3 Accepting Darwin’s ideas lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution 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 (24 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

Making food production efficient is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how the efficiency of food production can be improved through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 11th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 44.7.5.2 Farming techniques lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.11 Making food production efficient 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 (21 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. 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

Smoking is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke on health through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.5 Smoking 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 (36 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. 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. Smoking Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

Drugs is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the effects of drugs on behaviour, health, and life processes through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers content from the AQA KS3 3.8.3 Breathing topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.3.3 Drugs 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 (31 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. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. 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. Drugs Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this engaging distance learning lesson on bacteria and enzymes in digestion Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the importance of gut bacteria and enzymes in digestion. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. This lesson is the 10th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.8.4 Digestion topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms, 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion lesson. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. This editable resource includes (5 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning. Important: ● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource. ● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this engaging distance learning lesson on air pollution GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the main sources of air pollution and problems associated with it. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.3.2 Waste management lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.3 Air pollution lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems chapter). Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9. This editable resource includes (5 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning. Important: ● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource. ● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

This fully resourced lesson on alcohol and disease is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the short- and long-term effects of alcohol on the body through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.2.2.6 Non-communicable diseases topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme B7.5 Alcohol and other carcinogens 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. ● 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: ● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson. Alcohol and disease 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. Alcohol and disease Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on DNA and protein synthesis GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how DNA controls protein synthesis. This is the 5th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B6 Reproduction unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B13 Reproduction chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. This resource includes (4 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com