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
During this distance learning lesson (6.3.2 Combustion) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers involved in combustion. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke 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
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers in exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke 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
During this distance learning lesson (6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens to the atoms during chemical reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke 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
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.2 Energy level diagrams) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how energy level diagrams represent exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke 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
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.3 Bond energies) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens to bonds during reactions and calculate bond energies. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke 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
During this distance learning lesson (6.1.6 Making salts) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what products are formed from neutralisation reactions. Based on the 6th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 7 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke 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™- 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 (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this distance learning lesson (6.1.2 Acids and alkalis) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the properties of acids and alkalis. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 7 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke 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™- 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 (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this lesson (C6.3 The extraction of aluminium) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of why metals are extracted with either carbon or by electrolysis. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C6: Electrolysis chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (21 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C6.1 Introduction to electrolysis) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens in electrolysis. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C6: Electrolysis 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:
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
During this distance learning lesson (C3.1 States of matter) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how particles behave in the different states of matter. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding 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:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
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 features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C3.2 Atoms into ions) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how atoms can form positive or negative ions to make compounds. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding 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:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
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™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C3.10 Giant metallic structures) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how their structure gives metals their physical properties. Based on the 10th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding 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:
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
This lesson bundle provides the pure substances and mixtures lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Pure substances and mixtures is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of the differences between pure substances and mixtures.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.2 Separating mixtures topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 5a: The particle model, 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures lesson.
The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Bundle contents:
1. Classroom-based presentation and resources:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria
● Discussion Slides
● Information Slides with Levelled Content
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work)
● Practical Activity
● Differentiated Questions with Answers
● Student Worksheets/Handouts
● Homework Activities
2. Digital worksheet:
● Teacher guidance and answers
● Engage
● Explain
● Apply
● Extend
● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use 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 introduces new students to the basics of lab equipment and measurement. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
● Different types of lab equipment
● Drawing lab equipment
● How to use lab equipment safely
● Measurement techniques
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains:
● Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab equipment and how to use them to make measurements.
● Info sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on lab equipment and measurement.
● Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about lab equipment and measurement.
● Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about lab equipment and measurement.
● Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of lab equipment and measurement.
● Experiments using equipment to make measurements: These experiments give students hands-on experience using lab equipment to make measurements.
● Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of lab equipment and measurement.
This lesson is the second in a series of three that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
● Lab safety
● The Bunsen burner
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 9/10 AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C4.1: Relative masses and moles lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate the relative mass of a compound.
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- ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
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™- 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 (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
**This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C2-5 Explaining trends 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 the trends in reactivity in Group 1 and Group 7. **
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
**This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C2-6 The transition elements 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 the properties and reactions of the transition elements. **
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-
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
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 ™
This 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach the Periodic Table in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. The Periodic Table is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of how the Periodic Table is organised; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs:
● Teacher-led lesson (PowerPoint Presentation):
○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation.
○ Includes everything you need for an effective lesson (instructions, activities, worksheets, etc.)
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Cover lesson (Word Document):
○ This printable cover lesson resource provides clear instructions and engaging activities for students to work independently with minimal supervision.
○ Minimal prep required – simply print and go!
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Digital worksheet (Google Doc Recommended):
○ Perfect for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work!
○ This interactive worksheet guides students through the learning objectives with clear explanations and engaging activities.
○ 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).
All three formats come with all the necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Plus, they’re fully editable, allowing you to adjust the activities’ length and difficulty to match your students’ progress and time constraints.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.1 The Periodic Table lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach Group 7 elements in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. Group 7 elements is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of the patterns in the properties of Group 7 elements; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs:
● Teacher-led lesson (PowerPoint Presentation):
○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation.
○ Includes everything you need for an effective lesson (instructions, activities, worksheets, etc.)
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Cover lesson (Word Document):
○ This printable cover lesson resource provides clear instructions and engaging activities for students to work independently with minimal supervision.
○ Minimal prep required – simply print and go!
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Digital worksheet (Google Doc Recommended):
○ Perfect for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work!
○ This interactive worksheet guides students through the learning objectives with clear explanations and engaging activities.
○ 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).
All three formats come with all the necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Plus, they’re fully editable, allowing you to adjust the activities’ length and difficulty to match your students’ progress and time constraints.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 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 the characteristics of chemical reactions.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
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 licence.
2.Digital worksheet-
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke 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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
