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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.

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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete KS3 Activate 1 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 65 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle. Full list of Activate 1 chapters and lessons: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Cells 1.1 Observing cells 1.2 Plant and animal cells 1.3 Specialised cells 1.4 Movement of substances 1.5 Unicellular organisms Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems 2.1 Levels of organisation 2.2 Gas exchange 2.3 Breathing 2.4 Skeleton 2.5 Movement: Joints 2.6 Movement: Muscles Chapter 3: Reproduction 3.1 Adolescence 3.2 Reproductive systems 3.3 Fertilisation and implantation 3.4 Development of a fetus 3.5 The menstrual cycle 3.6 Flowers and pollination 3.7 Fertilisation and germination 3.8 Seed dispersal CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour 1.1 The particle model 1.2 States of matter 1.3-1.5 Changes of state bundle 1.6 Diffusion 1.7 Gas pressure Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds 2.1-2.2 Elements and atoms bundle 2.3-2.4 Compounds and chemical formulae bundle Chapter 3: Reactions 3.1 Chemical reactions 3.2 Word equations 3.3 Burning fuels 3.4 Thermal decomposition 3.5 Conservation of mass 3.6 Exothermic and endothermic Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis 4.1 Acids and alkalis 4.2 Indicators and pH 4.3 Neutralisation 4.4 Making salts PHYSICS Chapter 1: Forces 1.1 Introduction to forces 1.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3 Drag forces and friction 1.4 Forces at a distance 1.5 Balanced and unbalanced Chapter 2: Sound 2.1 Waves 2.2 Sound and energy transfer 2.3 Loudness and pitch 2.4 Detecting sound 2.5 Echoes and ultrasound Chapter 3: Light 3.1 Light 3.2 Reflection 3.3 Refraction 3.4 The eye and the camera 3.5 Colour Chapter 4: Space 4.1 The night sky 4.2 The Solar System 4.3 The Earth 4.4 The Moon WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS: Back to School Science Laboratory safety and hazard symbols Lab equipment, scales and measuring The Bunsen burner Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data. Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
AQA Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry bundle
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AQA Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry bundle

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The complete KS3 Chemistry Activate 1 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 33 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 Chemistry chapter. Full list of Activate 1 Chemistry topics and lessons: Topic 5: Matter 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures 5.2.2 Solutions 5.2.3 Solubility 5.2.4 Filtration 5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation 5.2.6 Chromatography Topic 6: Reactions 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Topic 7: Earth 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics 7.2.1 The night sky 7.2.2 The Solar System 7.2.3 The Earth 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Chemistry Activate 1 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout] Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Particles and their behaviour SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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Particles and their behaviour SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 1.1 The particle model 1.2 States of matter 1.3 Density 1.4 Melting and freezing 1.5 Boiling 1.6 More changes of state 1.7 Diffusion Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete Oxford SMART Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Designed to motivate and inspire Year 7 and 8 students to think like and see themselves as future scientists. Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Science Activate 1&2 specifications, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the SMART Activate Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapters. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle. Full list of SMART Activate 1 chapters: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Cells Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems Chapter 3: Reproduction CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds Chapter 3: Reactions Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis PHYSICS Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Sound Chapter 3: Light Chapter 4: Space Full list of SMART Activate 2 chapters: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Biological processes Chapter 3: Ecosystems and adaptation Chapter 4: Inheritance CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table Chapter 2: Separation techniques Chapter 3: Metals and other materials Chapter 4: The Earth PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure Working and Thinking Scientifically Unit Opener: 1. Back to School Science 2. Laboratory safety and hazard symbols 3. Lab equipment, scales and measuring 4. The Bunsen burner 5. Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data. These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned at KS2 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For more resources like this feel free to visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
Separation Techniques Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Separation Techniques Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Mixtures Solutions Solubility Filtration Evaporation and distillation Chromatography Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Photosynthesis AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Photosynthesis AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 9.4 Photosynthesis. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 9.4.2 Leaves 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 9.4.4 Plant minerals Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics Topic 4 Atomic Structure
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AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics Topic 4 Atomic Structure

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Perfect if you teach AQA GCSE Physics Single Science or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced topic supports your students in learning about Topic 4 - Atomic Structure. This resource has been created to cover all the specification points from topic 4 and can also be easily adapted to cover other exam boards. The resource includes a detailed and engaging PowerPoint Presentation with key points, worked examples, differentiated activities, exam style questions, progress check questions/quizzes for students to complete, worksheets with mark schemes included. INCLUDED IN RESOURCE: 74 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and quizzes. 13 differentiated worksheets with exam style questions and mark schemes included. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For the full set of AQA Physics topic bundles please visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
Earth Structure AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Earth Structure AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 7: Earth. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Back to School Science
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Back to School Science

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Perfect resource for the start of the academic year to welcome new Science classes! Great for both new KS3 and KS4 Science classes. A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson which includes an icebreaker activity, and covers classroom rules and expectations. Additionally, students will learn about the importance of lab safety rules, and the hazards and risks associated with practical activities. Students will also identify and explain the meaning of various hazard symbols, and finally carry out a class practical investigation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is great as part of an introduction topic for new KS3 classes or as a stand-alone Science lesson. Included: 44 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet Handouts
Matter AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Matter AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! Created for the AQA Activate 2 topic 5: Matter. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 5.3.1 Elements 5.3.2 Atoms 5.3.3 Compounds 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 5.3.5 Polymers 5.4.1 The Periodic Table (metals and non-metals, groups and periods) 5.4.2 The elements of Group 1 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Particle Model AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Particle Model AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 5.1 Particle Model. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Metals and non-metals AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Metals and non-metals AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 6.2 Metals and non-metals. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Forces AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Forces AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Physics! Created for the new AQA Approved Activate 1&2 topic 1: Forces. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: Activate 1: 1.1.1 Introduction to forces 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced 1.1.3 Speed 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 1.2.1 Gravity Activate 2: 1.3.1 Friction and drag 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3.3 Turning forces 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids 1.4.3 Stress on solids This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Heat energy changes in chemical reactions GCSE Chemistry
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Heat energy changes in chemical reactions GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about heat energy changes in chemical reactions. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will: 1.Describe exothermic and endothermic changes. 2.Explain the term activation energy. 3.Draw and label reaction profiles for endothermic and exothermic reactions, identifying activation energy. 4.Use ideas about bond energies to explain energy changes in chemical reactions - bond making and bond breaking. 5. Use bond energies to calculate energy changes in chemical reactions. 6. Describe a method for measuring temperature changes in a chemical reaction. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. Approx lesson time: 2-3 hrs INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 28 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 3 x Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included
Rocks KS2/KS3 Science Topic Bundle
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Rocks KS2/KS3 Science Topic Bundle

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The perfect rocks topic bundle! Specially designed for KS2 /KS3 Science lessons. This bundle has been created to captivate students curiosity by providing fun and interactive ways for students to learn about rocks! This bundle comes complete with three fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Lesson 1: Sedimentary rocks A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how sedimentary rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of sedimentary rocks and the stages of formation of sedimentary rocks. Lesson 2: Igneous and metamorphic rocks A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of igneous and metamorphic rocks and the stages of formation of both types of rock. Lesson 3: The rock cycle A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how how the rock cycle links the formation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Students will describe the processes that interconvert the three types of rocks, construct a labelled diagram to illustrate the processes of rock formation, and use the rock cycle to explain how the material in rocks is recycled. This bundle includes an engaging and detailed topic PowerPoint Presentation with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Acids and Alkalis AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Acids and Alkalis AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 6.1 Acids and Alkalis. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Inside particles KS3 Activate Science
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Inside particles KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson that assists students in learning about atoms, elements, compounds and chemical formulae. In part 1: Students will state what an element is and recall chemical symbols, describe what atoms are, and compare the properties of one atom of an element to the properties of many atoms. In part 2: Students will describe the difference between an element and compound, use diagrams to represent atoms and molecules of elements and compounds. Students will also write the chemical names for some simple compounds, write and interpret chemical formulae. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demos for students to complete. This resource has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 57 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT 3 differentiated worksheets
Reactions SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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Reactions SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 3.1 Chemical reactions 3.2 Word equations 3.3 Oxidation reactions 3.4 Decomposition reactions 3.5 Using ratios 3.6 Conservation of mass 3.7 Exothermic and endothermic Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Motion and pressure SMART Activate 2 KS3 Physics Bundle
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Motion and pressure SMART Activate 2 KS3 Physics Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 3.1 Speed 3.2 Motion graphs 3.3 Pressure in gases 3.4 Pressure in liquids 3.5 Pressure on solids 3.6 Turning forces Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Energy SMART Activate 2 KS3 Physics Bundle
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Energy SMART Activate 2 KS3 Physics Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 2.1 Food and fuels 2.2 Energy resources 2.3 Energy adds up (Energy transfer) 2.4 Energy and temperature 2.5 Energy transfer: particles 2.6 Energy transfer: radiation 2.7 Energy transfer: forces 2.8 Energy and power Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.