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
Elements and the Periodic Table contains 9 fully resourced lessons designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of atoms, elements, compounds, chemical formulas, the Periodic Table structure, and property trends in Groups 1, 7, and 0 through engaging activities, clear explanations, and differentiated materials.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements and 5.4 The Periodic Table topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Matter 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.
Elements and the Periodic Table Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on separating mixtures (chromatography and distillation) is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how distillation and chromatography work to separate mixtures through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.2) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.4, Fractional distillation and chromatography 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.
● Practical activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
● 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 a:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Separating mixtures 2 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.
Separating mixtures 2 Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on planning investigations is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to plan a scientific investigation through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data, 2.11 Plan variables, 2.13 Estimate risks and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP2 Planning investigations 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 (38 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.
● Practical activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
● 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 7 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.
Planning investigations 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.
Planning investigations Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on analysing data is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to analyse patterns in data and draw conclusions through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skills 2.1 Analyse patterns, and 2.3 Draw conclusions and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP 4, Analysing patterns in data 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 (33 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 7 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.
Analysing data 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.
Analysing data Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to the Bunsen burner. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
● The parts of the Bunsen burner
● How to light the Bunsen burner
● How to adjust the flame
● The different flame settings
● The safety precautions that must be taken when using the Bunsen burner
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains (24 slides):
● Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as safety information for using the Bunsen burner.
● Info sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
● Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the Bunsen burner and its uses in science.
● Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the Bunsen burner, including its parts, how to light it, and how to adjust the flame.
● Activities: These activities help students to practice using the Bunsen burner and to learn about its different flame settings.
● Experiments using the Bunsen burner: These experiments give students the opportunity to use the Bunsen burner.
● Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
This lesson is the third and final lesson that introduces new students to lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
● Lab safety
● Equipment and making measurements
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During 6.1.1 Chemical reactions Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the characteristics of chemical reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (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 licence.
During 6.1.6 Making salts Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what products are formed from neutralisation reactions. Based on the 6th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis 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 (17 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 licence.
During 6.3.2 Combustion Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers involved in combustion. Based on the 2nd 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 (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 6.4.2 Energy level diagrams Year 8 students work through a variety of 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.
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 (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)
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
Presentation covering the 5th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license).
Presentation contains-
-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.
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Chemistry C3.2 Atoms into ions 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 atoms can form positive or negative ions to make compounds.
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
14 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which foundation students develop an understanding of how metals are extracted from their ores, how energy demands are met, and the importance of improving energy efficiency and recycling materials.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
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 GCSE Chemistry C7.3 Reaction profiles 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 reaction profiles for exothermic and endothermic reactions.
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
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
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 ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy 5.13 The periodic table chapter.
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.
Presentation covering the third lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 20 Acids and alkalis
Presentation contains-
-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.
Presentation covering the 11th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license).
Presentation contains-
-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.
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
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 ™
During this distance learning lesson (7.1.4 The rock cycle) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the processes involved in the rock cycle. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.1 Earth structure 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:
Teacher guidance and answers
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™- 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.
