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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

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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
Natural selection Lesson bundle
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Natural selection Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 10.3.1 Natural selection 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 evolution through the process of natural selection. 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) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- 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
Plant minerals Lesson bundle
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Plant minerals Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.4.4 Plant minerals 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 role of minerals in healthy plant growth. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson 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
Investigating photosynthesis Lesson bundle
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Investigating photosynthesis Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 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 factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™ If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Leaves Lesson bundle
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Leaves Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.4.2 Leaves 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 leaves are adapted to their function. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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
Photosynthesis Lesson bundle (KS3 2)
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Photosynthesis Lesson bundle (KS3 2)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 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 process of photosynthesis and how plants are adapted for 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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
Biotechnology Lesson bundle
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Biotechnology Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.3.3 Biotechnology 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 some applications of fermentation. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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
Anaerobic respiration Lesson bundle (KS3 2)
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Anaerobic respiration Lesson bundle (KS3 2)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 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 differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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
Aerobic respiration Lesson bundle (KS3 2)
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Aerobic respiration Lesson bundle (KS3 2)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 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 importance of aerobic respiration. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note 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- 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
Radiation and energy Lesson bundle
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Radiation and energy Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 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 range of wavelengths and frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, and their effect on living cells. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson 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
Radiation and energy Distance learning
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Radiation and energy Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (4.3.2 Radiation and energy) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the range of wavelengths and frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, and their effect on living cells. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects 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 (4 pages): 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. 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
Sound waves and energy Lesson bundle
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Sound waves and energy Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 4.3.1 Sound waves and energy 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 sound waves transfer energy. 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 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
Sound waves and energy Distance learning
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Sound waves and energy Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (4.3.1 Sound waves and energy) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how sound waves transfer energy. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects 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 (5 pages): 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. 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
Activate 1 Sound and light waves Distance learning
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Activate 1 Sound and light waves Distance learning

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9 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 4a: Waves chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of sound and light waves. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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 These resources work best as Google Docs™ with Google Classroom™. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Colour Lesson bundle
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Colour Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.2.5 Colour 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 when light passes through a prism. 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
Colour Distance learning
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Colour Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (4.2.5 Colour) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens when light passes through a prism. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light 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 (5 pages): 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. 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
The eye and vision Lesson bundle
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The eye and vision Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.2.4 The eye and vision 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 the human eye focuses on objects. 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
The eye and vision Distance learning
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The eye and vision Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (4.2.4 The eye and vision) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how the human eye focuses on objects. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light 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 (4 pages): 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. 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
Refraction Lesson bundle (KS3 1)
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Refraction Lesson bundle (KS3 1)

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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
Refraction Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Refraction Distance learning (KS3 1)

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During this distance learning lesson (4.2.3 Refraction) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens what light enters a different medium. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light 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 (5 pages): 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. 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
Reflection Lesson bundle (KS3)
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Reflection Lesson bundle (KS3)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.2.2 Reflection 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 light is reflected from different surfaces. 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