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
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
Food tests is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of how tests can be done on foods to see what they contain through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 7th 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, 8.4.2 Food tests 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 (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.
● 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.
Food tests Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
7 presentations covering the Year 7 9a: Ecosystems chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of interdependence and plant reproduction.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Breathing and Digestion contains 10 comprehensive lessons designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of gas exchange, breathing, drugs, alcohol, smoking, nutrients, food tests, unhealthy diets, and the digestive system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 8.3 Breathing and 8.4 Digestion topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 8b: Organisms chapter.
The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Each editable presentation contains:
● 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 (if appropriate): 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 (if appropriate): Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
● Homework Activities (if appropriate): Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
Each lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which are ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Breathing and Digestion Distance learning Bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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.
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.
During 10.3.1 Natural selection Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of evolution through the process of natural selection. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution 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 (47 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)
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
During 10.4.4 Genetic modification Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how a product can be genetically modified. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance 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 (27 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)
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
During 8.2.1 Observing cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a microscope to observe cells. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells 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 (21 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)
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
During 9.1.1 Food chains and webs Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy moves through food chains and webs. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.1 Interdependence 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 (where appropriate)
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
During this distance learning lesson (B16-4 Competition in animals) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how and why animals compete for resources. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (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.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this lesson (B6.3 Discovering drugs) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how plants and microbes can be the source of new medicines. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B6: Preventing and treating disease 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)
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
During this lesson (B8.2 The rate of photosynthesis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the limiting factors for the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B8: Photosynthesis 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
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
During this lesson (B8.4 Making the most of photosynthesis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans can manipulate the environment to increase the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B8: Photosynthesis chapter.
Presentation contains (31 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 higher ability class covering content 5-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how prokaryote and eukaryote cell’s structure and function.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
1. Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Using plant hormones is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how plant hormones are used in agriculture and horticulture through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 10th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.4.2 Uses of plant hormones lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.10 Using plant hormones lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination 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 (19 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 higher ability class covering content 5-9, with two 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
More fossil evidence is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how fossils show how much, or how little, organisms have changed over time through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.4.5 Evidence for evolution- fossils lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.6 Fossils and extinction 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 (27 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
Nutrients is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of the components needed for a healthy diet and their functions through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 6th 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, 8.4.1 Nutrients 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.
● 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.
Nutrients Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
The impact of climate change is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how environmental changes affect the distribution of species in an ecosystem through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.4 Impact of environmental change lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.6 The impact of change 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 (22 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
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.
The impact of change Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
8 presentations covering the Year 8 10b: Genes chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
9 presentations covering the Year 7 8a: Organisms chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of movement and cells.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
