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 fully resourced lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding 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 (32 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.
Selective breeding Distance learning
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Non-communicable diseases contains 5 fully resourced lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of non-communicable diseases like cancer, the impact of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and alcohol, and the role of lifestyle choices in disease prevention through clear explanations and engaging activities.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA GCSE 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.6 Health issues and effect of lifestyle on non-communicable diseases topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme B7 Non-communicable diseases 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 GCSE, 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:
● Cover lesson worksheets: Perfect for unplanned absences, these versions provide everything a cover teacher needs to deliver smooth and engaging lessons.
Non-communicable diseases Cover lessons bundle
● Digital worksheets: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, these digital versions allow students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Non-communicable diseases Distance learning bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Cycling materials is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the importance of decay in recycling materials through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.2 How materials are cycled lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.2 Materials cycling lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem 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.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
● Homework Activities: 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
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.
Cycling materials Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Classification is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the importance of classification and the key features of the Linnaean system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 9th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.4. Classification lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.9 Classification 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 (37 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.
● Homework Activities: 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 lesson (B10.1 Principles of homeostasis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what homeostasis is and why it is important. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system 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 (23 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 (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on types of reproduction GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction 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 (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
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.
Types of reproduction Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on the kidneys GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the kidneys control the amount of water and ions in the body.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney function from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.3 The human kidney from B12 Homeostasis in action 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 (37 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
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
9 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B4: Organising animals and plants chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the human circulatory system, the human respiratory system, organ systems in plants and transpiration.
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 fully resourced lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
-AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
-AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering 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 (41 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 engineering Distance learning
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cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
6 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B10: The human nervous system chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, reflex actions, brain structure and function, and the eye.
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 fully resourced lesson on kidney failure and dialysis GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how kidney failure can be treated by dialysis.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 5 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.5.3.3 Kidney failure from B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12.4 Dialysis- an artificial kidney from B12 Homeostasis in action 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
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Global warming’s impact on biodiversity is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the causes and effects of global warming, and how it is impacting biodiversity through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.3.5 Global warming lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.5 Global warming lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems 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 (30 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
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.
Global warming’s impact on biodiversity
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
4 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B9: Respiration chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, the body’s response the exercise and metabolism.
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
During this lesson (B10.2 The nervous system) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the nervous system is adapted to its function. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system 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 (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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
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
Maintaining biodiversity is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of programmes that mitigate human activities effects on biodiversity through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4 4.7.3.6 Maintaining biodiversity lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.7 Maintaining biodiversity lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems 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.
Maintaining biodiversity Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
11 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B5: communicable diseases chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of health and disease, human and plant diseases caused by pathogens, and how humans and plants defend themselves against disease.
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)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this lesson (B2-3 Stem cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what stem cells are and some of their potential uses. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B2: Cell division 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.
During this fully resourced lesson on sexual and asexual reproduction GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of why some organisms reproduce both asexually and sexually.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.3 Advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.3 Best of both worlds 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)
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.
Sexual and asexual reproduction Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B4.3 The heart) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the heart. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants 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 (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)
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
