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 lesson (1.3.3 Turning forces- moments) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by a moment and how to calculate them. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces 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 (28 slides)-
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: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this distance learning lesson (2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how magnets interact. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.3 Magnetism 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 (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- lesson 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 (2.4.1 Electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what an electromagnet is. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets 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 (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 (2.4.2 Using electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of some uses of electromagnets. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets 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 (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.
Electricity (Distance learning) contains 5 digital worksheets designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of potential difference, resistance, and current through engaging activities. These adaptable resources are perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 Current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Each editable resource includes:
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use these resources.
● Google Doc™ Format: These resources are best used in Google Doc™ format. While they 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
8 presentations covering the Year 8: Enquiry processes 2 chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the scientific method and reviewing claims, evidence, sources, and scientific theories.
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)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
9 presentations covering the Year 7 4a: Waves chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of sound and light waves.
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
9 presentations covering the Year 7 7a: Earth chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the Earth’s structure and the Universe.
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.
Presentation covering the second lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy 6.15 Forces and energy changes chapter.
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.
During this engaging distance learning lesson on understanding forces Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how forces interact with and affect objects.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.2 Gravity topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.1.1 Introduction to forces lesson.
This adaptable resource is perfect for:
● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
This editable resource includes (6 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
This lesson is also available as a:
● Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Understanding forces
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Understanding forces Cover lesson
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on distance-time graphs is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to use a distance-time graph to describe a journey through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 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 (30 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.
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.
Distance-time graphs 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.
Distance-time graphs Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Speed and gravity contains 5 fully resourced lessons designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of forces, speed, distance-time graphs, and gravity through clear explanations and engaging activities.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed and 3.1.2 Gravity topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces 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 materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
●Student worksheets/handouts (if appropriate): 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 (if appropriate): 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 (if appropriate): 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, 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:
● Cover lesson worksheets: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Speed and gravity Cover lessons
● Digital worksheets: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Speed and gravity Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this lesson (P1-5 Kinetic energy and elastic energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate kinetic and elastic potential energy stores. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During 4.3.2 Radiation and energy Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the range of wavelengths and frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, and their effect on living cells. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects 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 (30 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
During 4.4.1 Modelling waves Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of longitudinal and transverse waves and make comparisons. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.4 Wave properties chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (34 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
During this distance learning lesson (1.3.1) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the effect of drag forces and friction. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces 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- 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.
During this lesson (P3.3 Solar power and geothermal energy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun and the Earth. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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
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
Presentation covering the content for the 3.2.1 Energy adds up lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
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-
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: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.2.1: Energy adds up lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
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- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
• Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
• Explain- lesson 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 (P1-1 Changes in energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of energy transfers in terms of energy stores and pathways. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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.
