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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
Food and fuels Lesson bundle
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Food and fuels Lesson bundle

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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
Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Lesson bundle
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Energy resources- renewable and non-renewable Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.1.2 Energy resources 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 electricity is generated using non-renewable and renewable energy resources. 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- 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
Energy dissipation Lesson bundle (KS3 1)
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Energy dissipation Lesson bundle (KS3 1)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.2.2 Energy dissipation 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 energy is transferred usefully or is ‘wasted’. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
Energy and power Lesson bundle
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Energy and power Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3.1.3 Energy and power 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 power and how the cost of energy can be calculated using kilowatt hours. 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. 2. 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
Levels of organisation Lesson bundle
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Levels of organisation Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 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 hierarchy of organisation in multicellular organisms. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
The skeleton Lesson bundle
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The skeleton Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the second lesson of the Year 7: 8a- Organisation chapter of the Activate scheme, (students develop an understanding of the role and importance of the skeleton), in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Aimed at a mixed ability 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) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc
Movement- joints Lesson bundle
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Movement- joints Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.1.3 Movement: Joints 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 structure and function of joints. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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 ™
Movement- muscles Lesson bundle
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Movement- muscles Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.1.4 Movement: Muscles 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 antagonistic pairs of muscles create movement. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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 ™
Observing cells Lesson bundle
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Observing cells Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.2.1 Observing cells 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 to use a microscope to observe cells. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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
Movement of substances Lesson bundle
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Movement of substances Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.2.4 Movement of substances 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 substances move in and out of cells. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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
Unicellular organisms Lesson bundle
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Unicellular organisms Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.2.5 Unicellular organisms 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 unicellular organisms are adapted to carry out different functions. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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
Specialised cells Lesson bundle
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Specialised cells Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.2.3 Specialised cells 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 purpose of specialised cells and name some examples. 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 (where appropriate) 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 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
Speed Lesson bundle
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Speed Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1.1.3 Speed 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 to calculate the speed of 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment 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™
Plant and animal cells Lesson bundle
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Plant and animal cells Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 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 function of the components in animal and plant cells. 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 (where appropriate) 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 (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
Frequency and pitch Lesson bundle
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Frequency and pitch Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 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 link between pitch, frequency, and wavelength. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Distance-time graphs Lesson bundle
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Distance-time graphs Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 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 to use a distance-time graph to describe a journey. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment 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™
Balanced and unbalanced Lesson bundle
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Balanced and unbalanced Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced forces lesson of the Year 7: 1a- Forces chapter of the Activate scheme, (students develop an understanding of the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces), in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Aimed at a mixed ability 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) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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™
Gravity Lesson bundle
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Gravity Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1.2.1 Gravity 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 concepts of gravitational fields and weight. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment 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™
Loudness and amplitude Lesson bundle
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Loudness and amplitude Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 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 link between loudness and amplitude. 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 (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Peer and self-assessment Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2. Digital worksheet- • 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. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Factors affecting transpiration Lesson bundle
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Factors affecting transpiration Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Biology B4.9 Factors affecting transpiration 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 factors that can affect the rate of transpiration. 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 Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Kerboodle 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 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