With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place.
Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place.
Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Biology GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop.
Samples of these booklets can be found using the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258
These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical.
Paper 1 booklet:
Microscopy
Microbiology (Biology)
Osmosis
Food Tests
Enzymes
Photosynthesis
Paper 2 booklet:
Reaction Time
Plant Responses (Biology)
Field Investigation (Quadrats)
Field Investigation (Transects)
Decay (Biology)
I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this).
I have also created a bundle that contains all the required practicals for each subject and can be found using the link below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151
This resource contains 4 worksheets for balancing equations using moles that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
Students will be:
Using the mole equation
Balancing equations using moles
Calculating the relative molecular and atomic mass of compounds
Using and simplifying ratios
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures and Separation Techniques
Relative Atomic Mass and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Relative Atomic and Formula Mass
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation of Acids
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Types of Electromagnetic Waves
Uses of Electromagnetic Waves (Includes higher content)
We have worksheets for the following topics in Physics Paper 2:
Forces
Scalars/Vectors and Contact/Non-contact Forces
Gravity
Resultant Forces
Distance and Speed
Distance-time Graphs
Velocity and Acceleration
Velocity-Time Graphs
Newton’s Laws of Motions
Stopping Distances
Waves
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Electromagnetic Waves and Uses
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Poles of a Magnet and Magnetic Fields
More worksheets will be added in the future.
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This resource contains 2 worksheets for use in class or homework on states of matter.
Students are asked for the following
Draw particle diagrams for the different states of matter
Describe the arrangement, motion and energy levels.
Describe the properties of different states of matter
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This resource contains 2 worksheets for ‘identification of common gases’ in chemical analysis that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. I hope your students find these useful either in the classroom or as revision.
Students will be:
Questions regarding each element or compound.
Describing the test required for the presence of each gas.
We currently have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 2:
Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
Calculating Mean Rates of Reaction
Le Chatelier’s Principle – Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry
Alkenes – Triple
Reactions of Alkenes – Triple
Alcohols - Triple
Carboxylic Acids - Triple
Chemical Analysis
Identification of Common Gases
Identification of Ions - Triple
Flame Emission Spectroscopy – Triple
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This resource contains 5 worksheets for ‘Reactions of Alkenes’ in organic chemistry that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
Reactions of alkenes with:
Hydrogen
Water
Chlorine
Bromine
Iodine
These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. I hope your students find these useful either in the classroom or as revision.
We currently have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 2:
Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
Calculating Mean Rates of Reaction
Le Chatelier’s Principle – Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry
Alkenes – Triple
Reactions of Alkenes – Triple
Alcohols - Triple
Carboxylic Acids - Triple
Chemical Analysis
Identification of Common Gases
Identification of Ions - Triple
Flame Emission Spectroscopy – Triple
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This resource is a simple worksheet that you can use with your class once you have taught the gravitational potential energy calculation (gravitational potential energy = mass x gravitational field strength x height).
This worksheets helps students to:
Convert units
Simple calculations
Worded calculation questions
Rearranging the equation questions
Application questions
This can also be used as homework to help further embed the knowledge being taught.
We have worksheets for the following physics equations:
Paper 1:
Energy
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2)
Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2
Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height
Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change
Power = Energy Transferred / Time
Power = Work Done / Time
Electricity
Charge Flow = Current x Time
Potential Difference = Current x Resistance
Power = Potential Difference x Current
Power = (Current)2 x Resistance
Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference
Particle Model of Matter
Density = Mass / Volume
Paper 2:
Forces
Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength
Force = Spring Constant x Extension
Speed = Distance / Time
Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time
Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration
Momentum = Mass x Velocity
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This resource is a simple worksheet that you can use with your class once you have taught the momentum calculation (momentum = mass x velocity)
This worksheets helps students to:
Convert units (standard form)
Simple calculations
Worded calculation questions
Rearranging the equation questions
Application questions
This can also be used as homework to help further embed the knowledge being taught.
We have worksheets for the following physics equations:
Paper 1:
Energy
Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2)
Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2
Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height
Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change
Efficiency calculation
Power = Energy Transferred / Time
Power = Work Done / Time
Electricity
Charge Flow = Current x Time
Potential Difference = Current x Resistance
Power = Potential Difference x Current
Power = (Current)2 x Resistance
Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference
Particle Model of Matter
Density = Mass / Volume
Energy for a Change of State = Mass x SLH
Paper 2:
Forces
Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength
Force = Spring Constant x Extension
Speed = Distance / Time
Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time
Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration
Work Done = Force x Distance
Momentum = Mass x Velocity
Waves
Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency
Wavespeed = Frequency x Wavelength
Magnetism
Force = Magnetic Flux Density x Current X Length
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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Answers are also included.
This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks.
Topics include:
4.6.1.1 - Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
4.6.1.2 - Meiosis
4.6.1.3 - DNA and the Genome
Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence.
Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes.
This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks.
Topics include:
4.5.3.1 - Human Endocrine System
4.5.3.2 - Control of Blood Glucose Concentration
Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence.
Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
This resource contains 4 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Describing motion (forwards, stationary & backwards)
Describing distance move and time
Calculating speed
Drawing tangents of a curve
We have worksheets for the following topics in Physics Paper 2:
Forces
Scalars/Vectors and Contact/Non-contact Forces
Gravity
Resultant Forces
Distance and Speed
Distance-time Graphs
Velocity and Acceleration
Velocity-Time Graphs
Newton’s Laws of Motions
Stopping Distances
Waves
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Electromagnetic Waves and Uses
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Poles of a Magnet and Magnetic Fields
More worksheets will be added in the future.
Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Blood Glucose
Diabetes
We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2:
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis and The Nervous system
The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple
The Eye – Triple
Endocrine System and Negative Feedback
Blood Glucose and Diabetes
The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple
Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle
Contraception and IVF
Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA
DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple
Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares
Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination
Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance
Cloning – Triple
Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple
The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple
Evolutionary Trees and Classification
Ecology
Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence
Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles
Biodiversity and Human Interactions
Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple
Transfer of Biomass – Triple
Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple
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This resource contains 5 worksheets for calculating the amount of substances in equations that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures and Separation Techniques
Relative Atomic Mass and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Relative Atomic and Formula Mass
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation of Acids
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Levels of Organisation (Food Chains)
Carbon Cycle
Water Cycle
We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2:
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis and The Nervous system
The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple
The Eye – Triple
Endocrine System and Negative Feedback
Blood Glucose and Diabetes
The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple
Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle
Contraception and IVF
Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA
DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple
Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares
Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination
Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance
Cloning – Triple
Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple
The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple
Evolutionary Trees and Classification
Ecology
Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence
Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles
Biodiversity and Human Interactions
Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple
Transfer of Biomass – Triple
Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple
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This resource contains two worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams.
These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. I hope your students find these useful either in the classroom or as revision.
This pack includes:
Plant Disease Detection
Plant Defences
Includes answer sheets that can be edited for your own slides.
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We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1:
Cell Biology
Cell Structure and Specialised Cell
Microscopy
Microscopy Required Practical
Culturing Microorganisms – Triple
Microbiology Required Practical – Triple
Cell Division and Stem Cells
Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
Osmosis Required Practical
Organisation
Organisation and The Digestive System
Food Tests Required Practical
Enzymes and Enzyme Activity
Enzymes Required Practical
The Circulatory System and Heart Disease
The Respiratory system
Plant Tissues and Organs
Infection and Response
Pathogens and Human Defences
Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development
Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple
Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple
Bioenergetics
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis Required Practical
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Exercise and Metabolism
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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
The Brain
Control of Body Temperature
We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2:
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis and The Nervous system
The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple
The Eye – Triple
Endocrine System and Negative Feedback
Blood Glucose and Diabetes
The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple
Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle
Contraception and IVF
Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA
DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple
Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares
Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination
Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance
Cloning – Triple
Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple
The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple
Evolutionary Trees and Classification
Ecology
Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence
Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles
Biodiversity and Human Interactions
Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple
Transfer of Biomass – Triple
Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple
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This resource contains 2 worksheets for electrolysis that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This does NOT include half-equations at the electrodes which should be taught to higher students.
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures and Separation Techniques
Relative Atomic Mass and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Relative Atomic and Formula Mass
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation of Acids
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
This resource contains 1 worksheet that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1:
Cell Biology
Cell Structure and Specialised Cell
Microscopy
Microscopy Required Practical
Culturing Microorganisms – Triple
Microbiology Required Practical – Triple
Cell Division and Stem Cells
Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
Osmosis Required Practical
Organisation
Organisation and The Digestive System
Food Tests Required Practical
Enzymes and Enzyme Activity
Enzymes Required Practical
The Circulatory System and Heart Disease
The Respiratory system
Plant Tissues and Organs
Infection and Response
Pathogens and Human Defences
Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development
Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple
Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple
Bioenergetics
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis Required Practical
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Exercise and Metabolism
This resource contains 3 worksheets for the structure and bonding of carbon that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Diamond
Graphite
Graphene and Fullerene
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures and Separation Techniques
Relative Atomic Mass and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Relative Atomic and Formula Mass
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation of Acids
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Theory of Evolution (x2)
Speciation
We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2:
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis and The Nervous system
The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple
The Eye – Triple
Endocrine System and Negative Feedback
Blood Glucose and Diabetes
The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple
Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle
Contraception and IVF
Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA
DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple
Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares
Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination
Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance
Cloning – Triple
Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple
The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple
Evolutionary Trees and Classification
Ecology
Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence
Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles
Biodiversity and Human Interactions
Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple
Transfer of Biomass – Triple
Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple
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