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
This fully resourced lesson on collecting and recording data is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of collect and record data accurately and effectively through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP 3, Collecting, recording, and presenting 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 (36 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.
Collecting and recording 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.
Collecting and recording data Distance learning
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During this fully resourced lesson on DNA and the genome GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what the genome is and that DNA is the molecule of inheritance.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.4 DNA from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.4 DNA and the genome from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
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.
DNA and the genome Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
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Contraception is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how fertility can be controlled by different hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.5 Contraception lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.5 The artificial control of fertility lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter).
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (26 slides):
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Contraception Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
These three fully resourced lessons are the perfect starting point for Year 7 students in science. Packed with experiments and activities, they will help students develop essential lab skills, understand lab safety procedures, and learn how to use scientific equipment correctly.
The topics covered in this series of lessons include:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
The presentations are also accompanied by a student science passport and certificate of completion. The passport allows students to track their progress through the series, and the certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete all three lessons.
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Each presentation contains:
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
●Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the topics covered in the presentations and encourage students to think critically about the scientific process.
●Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the topics covered in the presentations.
●Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of the topics covered in the presentations.
●Experiments: These experiments allow students to gain hands-on experience with the topics covered in the presentations.
●Demonstrate understanding tasks: These tasks allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered in the presentations.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During 3.4.2 Energy transfer: Particles Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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 (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.
During 8.2.1 Observing cells Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a microscope to observe cells. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 8a: Organisms- 8.2 Cells chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Presentation contains (21 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
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
Biodiversity and ecosystems contains 12 comprehensive lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the human population explosion, pollution, deforestation, global warming and the impact of climate change, strategies to maintain biodiversity, trophic levels and biomass transfer, food security, intensive farming methods, and sustainable food production through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA B7 Ecology unit, and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems 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 class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels.
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this fully resourced lesson on evolution GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (29 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
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.
Evolution Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on genetic inheritance GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how alleles determine an organisms characteristics.
This is the 7th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.6 Genetic inheritance from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.7 Inheritance in action from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (34 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
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.
Genetic inheritance
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cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
**This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B5.3: Growing bacteria in the lab 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 to grow bacterial cultures in the lab using aseptic technique. **
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-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
During this lesson (C5.8 Strong and weak acids) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the terms dilute and concentrate, weak and strong, in relation to acids. Based on the 8th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C5: Chemical changes 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 higher ability class covering content 5-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
5 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B7: Non-communicable diseases chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the long-term effects of smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise on health, including cancer.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (C3.2 Atoms into ions) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how atoms can form positive or negative ions to make compounds. Based on the 2nd 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
During this lesson (C3.11 Nanoparticles) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what nanoparticles are and compare their sizes to atoms and molecules. Based on the 11th 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
The history of genetics is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how the work of Mendel forms the basis of modern genetics through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.3.3 The understanding of genetics lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.1 The history of genetics lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter).
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (29 slides)-
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
If you require more assistance, please contact me at:
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Organising an ecosystem contains 4 comprehensive lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of feeding relationship, how materials for example carbon and water are recycled in an ecosystem, and the importance of decomposers through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA B7 Ecology unit, and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17 Organising an ecosystem 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 class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels.
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
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.
B17 Organising an ecosystem Distance learning
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During this lesson (C3.8 Fullerenes and graphene) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure of the fullerenes and graphene. Based on the 8th 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 (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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B16-8 Adaptation in plants) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of ways in which plants are adapted to survive. Based on the 8th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter.
Presentation contains (18 slides)-
• Bell work activity
• Lesson objective and success criteria
• Information slides
• Challenge activities (group work)
• Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
• Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B8: Photosynthesis chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the process of photosynthesis, limiting factors to the rate of photosynthesis, and how plants used the glucose they produce.
Most presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
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)
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
