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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
B12 Homeostasis in action
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B12 Homeostasis in action

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Homeostasis in action contains 5 fully resourced lessons in which GCSE students develop an understanding of controlling body temperature, osmoregulation, the kidneys, and how kidney failure can be treated. Lessons suitable for teaching- AQA Spec B5 Homeostasis and response unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12 Homeostasis in action chapter. Each presentation contains- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Practical activity (if appropriate) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 2 Climate and Earth's resources Distance learning
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Activate 2 Climate and Earth's resources Distance learning

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Climate and Earth resources (Distance learning) contains 5 digital worksheets designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of global warming, the carbon cycle, climate change, extracting metals from ores, and recycling through engaging activities. These adaptable resources are perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.7.3 Climate and 3.7.4 Earth resources topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 7b: Earth topic. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Each editable resource includes: ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: 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. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Year 7 Introduction to the Lab interactive workbook
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Year 7 Introduction to the Lab interactive workbook

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Digital interactive notebook designed to introduce remote students to the school lab and the scientific process. Broken down into 5 sections- Lab safety Equipment and measurements Variables and planning Collecting and recording Conclusions and evaluations Each section contains information pages and activities designed to engage students (for example online lab simulator for lab safety, designing and carrying out experiments at home, online games to practice measuring skills.
Activate 1 part 5 of 5
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Activate 1 part 5 of 5

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This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 81-88 from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (Year 7) scheme. Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters: 10a Genes x 8 Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B4 Organising animals and plants Distance learning
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B4 Organising animals and plants Distance learning

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9 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B4: Organising animals and plants chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the human circulatory system, the human respiratory system, organ systems in plants and transpiration. 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: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy Distance learning
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P1 Conservation and dissipation of energy Distance learning

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9 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of energy stores and transfers. 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- 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 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.
Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance Distance learning
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Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance Distance learning

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8 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 10b: Genes chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance. 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 Each digital worksheet includes: 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
C4 Chemical calculations Distance learning
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C4 Chemical calculations Distance learning

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8 digital worksheets covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C4: Chemical calculations chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of mole calculations, calculating masses from equations, concentrations of solutions, yields and atom economy. 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: Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or 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. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this document These resources work best as Google Docs. with Google Classroom. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
C1 Atomic structure
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C1 Atomic structure

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**8 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C1: Atomic structure chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of atomic structure and separating mixtures. ** All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Each presentation contains- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
B4 Organising animals and plants
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B4 Organising animals and plants

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9 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B4: Organising animals and plants chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the human circulatory system, the human respiratory system, organ systems in plants and transpiration. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance
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Activate 2 Evolution and inheritance

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8 presentations covering the Year 8 10b: Genes chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
B16 Adaptations, interdependence, and competition
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B16 Adaptations, interdependence, and competition

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8 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the processes of ecosystems, communities, distribution and abundance, competition, and adaptations. Each presentation contains- • Bell work activity • Lesson objective and success criteria • Information slides • Challenge activities (group work) • Practical activity (where appropriate) • Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) • Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Activate 1 Variation and human reproduction
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Activate 1 Variation and human reproduction

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8 presentations covering the Year 7 10a: Genes chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of variation and human reproduction. Most presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. K- Know (low demand) A- Apply (standard demand) E- Extend (high demand) Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
6.16 Structure and bonding (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)
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6.16 Structure and bonding (AQA 9-1 Synergy) (Foundation only)

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Presentations covering the AQA 9-1 Synergy chapter 16- Structure and bonding. Presentations contain- -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. Compiled from various sources.
Activate 1 Movement and cells Distance learning
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Activate 1 Movement and cells Distance learning

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9 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 8a: Organisms chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of Movement and cells. 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
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
Activate 1 Earth structure and the Universe Distance learning bundle
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Activate 1 Earth structure and the Universe Distance learning bundle

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9 distance learning lessons covering the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 1 7a: Earth chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of the Earth structure and the Universe. 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™.
Activate 2 Elements and the Periodic Table Cover lessons
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Activate 2 Elements and the Periodic Table Cover lessons

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Elements and the Periodic Table (Cover lessons) contains 9 ready-to-use cover lessons designed to help Year 8 students work independently and develop their understanding of atoms, elements, compounds, chemical formulas, the Periodic Table structure, and property trends in Groups 1, 7, and 0 through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements and 5.4 The Periodic Table topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Matter chapter. Each resource includes: ● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. Benefits: ● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 1 Sound and light waves
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Activate 1 Sound and light waves

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9 presentations covering the Year 7 4a: Waves chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of sound and light waves. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Activate 1 Earth structure and the Universe
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Activate 1 Earth structure and the Universe

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9 presentations covering the Year 7 7a: Earth chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the Earth’s structure and the Universe. All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Each presentation contains- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.