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 (1.3.2 Squashing and stretching- Hooke’s Law) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how forces deform objects and use Hooke’s law. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces 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- 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 (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this distance learning lesson (1.3.3 Turning forces- moments) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by a moment and how to calculate them. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces 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- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Investigate- 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 (1.4.1 Pressure in gases) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how fluids exert a pressure and how to calculate it. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.4 Pressure 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- 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- lesson 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 (1.4.2 Pressure in liquids) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of why objects float or sink and how liquid pressure changes with depth. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.4 Pressure 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- 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- lesson 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
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.2.2: Energy dissipation lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred usefully or is ‘wasted’.
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:
• Teacher guidance and answers
• Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
• Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
• Explain- lesson 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 (3.4.1 Energy and temperature) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what work is and how to calculate it. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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:
Teacher guidance and answers
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 (3.4.2 Energy transfer: Particles) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling 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:
Teacher guidance and answers
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.
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.1.1 Food and fuels lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the energy content of food and compare this to the energy content of fuels.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Peer and self-assessment
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 1.4.1 Pressure in gases lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how fluids exert a pressure and how to calculate it.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
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- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of why objects float or sink and how liquid pressure changes with depth.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
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- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 4a 4.1.4: the ear and hearing lesson from the 4a: Waves chapter. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the ear works and how hearing can be damaged.
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:
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- lesson 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.
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how magnets interact.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P2.2: Infrared radiation lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding that all bodies emit and absorb infrared radiation.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
1. Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
During this distance learning lesson (7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what causes the phases of the Moon, and how models of our Solar System have changed over time. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe 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:
Teacher guidance and answers
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™.
During 8.24.4 Energy demands GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy demands are met, and energy resources used. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation (25 slides)
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
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 8.24.6 Solar power GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun. Based on the 6th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation contains (15 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
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 8.24.8 Big energy issues GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the need for a base load of electricity and how supply and demand are managed. Based on the 8th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation contains (19 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
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 8.24.13 Energy and efficiency GCSE Foundation students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by efficiency and how to calculate it for different devices. Based on the 13th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy (OUP scheme) 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter.
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Presentation contains (24 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
14 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Synergy 8.24: Resources of materials and energy chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which foundation students develop an understanding of how metals are extracted from their ores, how energy demands are met, and the importance of improving energy efficiency and recycling materials.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson aims and objectives
Discussion slides
Information slides
Activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at foundation tier covering content 1-6.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.2.3 Refraction lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what happens what light enters a different medium.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
1.Classroom based presentation-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
2.Digital worksheet-
Teacher guidance and answers
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.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com