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 distance learning lesson (C2-3 Group 1- the alkali metals) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the properties and reactions of Group 1 elements. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C2: The Periodic table chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Atomic structure (Distance learning) contains 8 digital worksheets designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the history of the atom, atomic structure, isotopes, ions, and electronic structures through engaging activities.
These adaptable resources are perfect for:
● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students.
They cover the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C1, Atomic structure chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class.
Each editable resource includes:
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use these resources.
● Google Doc™ Format: These resources are best used in Google Doc™ format. While they can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
Each lesson is also available as a:
● Teacher-led lesson: Deliver engaging lessons with these fully resourced PowerPoint presentations. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
C1 Atomic structure Class bundle
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, these versions provide everything a cover teacher needs to deliver smooth and engaging lessons.
C1 Atomic structure Cover lesson bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
6 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C2: The Periodic table chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the development and structure of the Periodic table, the chemical and physical properties of the alkali metals and halogens, and the transition elements.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
Each digital worksheet includes:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this document
This resource works best as a Google Doc. with Google Classroom- upload to your Google Drive, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc. format and enable Google Draw and other Google features).
This document can also be used with Microsoft Teams, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw) will not be available.
Presentation covering the 10th lesson of AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 21- The rate and extent of chemical change, of the Kerboodle scheme (worksheets from scheme are not included due to license).
Presentation contains-
-Bell work activity
-Lesson objective and success criteria
-Information slides
-Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities
-Practical activities (where appropriate)
-Summary questions (inc QWC)
-Peer and self-assessment
Aimed at foundation tier.
During this engaging distance learning lesson on solutions Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how substances dissolve to form solutions. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.5.2 Separating mixtures topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 5a: The particle model, 5.2.2 Solutions lesson.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
This editable resource includes (4 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this engaging distance learning lesson on Group 0 elements Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the chemical and physical properties of Group 0 elements.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 lesson.
This adaptable resource is perfect for:
● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This editable resource includes (6 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this engaging distance learning lesson on the Periodic Table Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how the Periodic Table is organised.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.4 Periodic Table topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.4.1 The Periodic Table lesson.
This adaptable resource is perfect for:
● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This editable resource includes (7 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.3.4 Conservation of mass) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by conservation of mass and how to balance symbol equations. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Experiment- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.3.2 Combustion) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers involved in combustion. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the energy transfers in exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens to the atoms during chemical reactions. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.3 Types of reaction chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.2 Energy level diagrams) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how energy level diagrams represent exothermic and endothermic reactions. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.4.3 Bond energies) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens to bonds during reactions and calculate bond energies. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 6b: Reactions- 6.4 Chemical energy chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (6.1.6 Making salts) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what products are formed from neutralisation reactions. Based on the 6th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 7 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this distance learning lesson (6.1.2 Acids and alkalis) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the properties of acids and alkalis. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 7 (OUP) 6a: Reactions- 6.1 Acids and alkalis chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this lesson (C6.3 The extraction of aluminium) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of why metals are extracted with either carbon or by electrolysis. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C6: Electrolysis 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.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C6.1 Introduction to electrolysis) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens in electrolysis. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C6: Electrolysis chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (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.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C3.1 States of matter) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how particles behave in the different states of matter. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C3.2 Atoms into ions) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how atoms can form positive or negative ions to make compounds. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C3.10 Giant metallic structures) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how their structure gives metals their physical properties. Based on the 10th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C3: Structure and bonding chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (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.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com