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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

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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
Group 1 the alkali metals
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Group 1 the alkali metals

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During this lesson (C2-3 Group 1- the alkali metals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of Group 1 elements. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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 (20 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.
Development of the Periodic table
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Development of the Periodic table

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During this lesson (C2-1 Development of the Periodic table) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the periodic table has developed over time. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C2: The Periodic table 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) 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.
The structure of the Earth
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The structure of the Earth

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During 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the characteristics of the different layers of the Earth. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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 (29 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.
7.20 Acids and alkalis (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)
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7.20 Acids and alkalis (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)

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Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 20 Acids and alkalis Presentations contain- -Bell work activity -Lesson objective and success criteria -Information slides -Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities -Practical activities (where appropriate) -Summary questions (inc QWC) -Peer and self-assessment Aimed at foundation tier. Compiled from various sources.
Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
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Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

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During this lesson (C6.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to predict the products of electrolysis of an aqueous solution. Based on the 4th 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 (13 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
Expressing concentrations
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Expressing concentrations

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During this lesson (C4.6 Expressing concentrations) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the relationship between mass (or moles), volume and concentration. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C4: Chemical calculations 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 (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) 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
Extracting metals from ores
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Extracting metals from ores

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Extracting metals from ores is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 8 students develop their understanding of what an ore is, and methods used to extract metals from them through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.7.3 Climate and 3.7.4 Earth resources topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 7b: Earth, 7.4.1 Extracting metals 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. ● 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. ● 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. Extracting metals from ores Distance learning (KS3) If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Chemical formulae
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Chemical formulae

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This fully resourced lesson on chemical formulae is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of how to name compounds and interpret chemical formulae through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 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 (41 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 Year 8 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (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. Chemical formulae 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. Chemical formulae Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 2 Climate and Earth's resources
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Activate 2 Climate and Earth's resources

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Climate and Earth resources contains 5 comprehensive lessons designed to help Year ** students develop their understanding of global warming, the carbon cycle, climate change, extracting metals from ores, and recycling through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.7.3 Climate and 3.7.4 Earth resources topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 7b: Earth topic. 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. Climate and Earth resources Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Conservation of mass
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Conservation of mass

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During 6.3.4 Conservation of mass Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by conservation of mass and how to balance symbol equations. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction 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 (20 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
The night sky
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The night sky

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During 7.2.1 The night sky Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure of the Universe. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe 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 (26 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.
The yield of a chemical reaction
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The yield of a chemical reaction

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During this lesson (C4.4 The yield of a chemical reaction) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the factors that can affect yield and how to calculate it. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C4: Chemical calculations 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 (19 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
Metals and water
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Metals and water

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During 6.2.5 Metals and water Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use the reactions of metals with water to place metals in order of reactivity. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.2 Metals and non-metals 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 (29 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
Ceramics
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Ceramics

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During 7.1.5 Ceramics Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the properties of ceramics and some of their uses. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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 (23 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.
The Earth
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The Earth

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During 7.2.3 The Earth Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of why the Earth experiences days, nights, and the seasons. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe 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 (40 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.
Sedimentary rocks
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Sedimentary rocks

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During 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how sedimentary rocks are formed and their properties. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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 (34 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.
6.16 Structure and bonding (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)
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6.16 Structure and bonding (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)

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Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 16- Structure and bonding. Presentations contain- -Bell work activity -Lesson objective and success criteria -Information slides -Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities -Practical activities (where appropriate) -Summary questions (inc QWC) -Peer and self-assessment Aimed at foundation tier. Compiled from various sources.
States of matter (Chemistry)
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States of matter (Chemistry)

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During this lesson (C3.1 States of matter) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how particles behave in the different states of matter. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C3: Structure and bonding 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 (20 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
Giant ionic structures
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Giant ionic structures

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During this lesson (C3.4 Giant ionic structures) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of some of the physical properties of ionic compounds. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C3: Structure and bonding 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 (18 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
Giant covalent structures
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Giant covalent structures

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During this lesson (C3.7 Giant covalent structures) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the general properties of substances with giant covalent structures. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C3: Structure and bonding 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) 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