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 on DNA and the genome GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what the genome is and that DNA is the molecule of inheritance.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.4 DNA from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.4 DNA and the genome from B13 Reproduction chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on DNA and the genome GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what the genome is and that DNA is the molecule of inheritance.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.4 DNA from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.4 DNA and the genome from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
DNA and the genome Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on DNA and protein synthesis students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how DNA controls protein synthesis.
This is the 5th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
This bundle contains the ‘DNA and protein synthesis’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on DNA and protein synthesis GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how DNA controls protein synthesis.
This is the 5th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (34 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
DNA and protein synthesis Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on mutations students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what a mutation is and how they can affect phenotypes.
This is the 6th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 Protein synthesis and mutations from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.6 Gene expression and mutation from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a higher ability class covering content 5-8.
This bundle contains the ‘Mutations’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson on mutations GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what a mutation is and how they can affect phenotypes.
This is the 6th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 Protein synthesis and mutations from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.6 Gene expression and mutation from B13 Reproduction chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
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Aimed at a higher ability class covering content 5-8.
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on mutations GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what a mutation is and how they can affect phenotypes.
This is the 6th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 Protein synthesis and mutations from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.6 Gene expression and mutation from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a higher ability class covering content 5-8.
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Mutations Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson on evolution GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on evolution GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (29 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Evolution Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During the lesson on evolution students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
This bundle contains the ‘Evolution’ lesson in two formats-
1. Classroom based presentation lesson presentation and resources
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
2. Digital worksheet- ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence.
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to the basics of lab equipment and measurement. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
-Different types of lab equipment
-Drawing lab equipment
-How to use lab equipment safely
-Measurement techniques
-Accuracy and precision
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab equipment and how to use them to make measurements.
-Info sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on lab equipment and measurement.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about lab equipment and measurement.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about lab equipment and measurement.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of lab equipment and measurement.
-Experiments using equipment to make measurements: These experiments give students hands-on experience using lab equipment to make measurements.
-Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of lab equipment and measurement.
This lesson is the second in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
-Lab safety
-The Bunsen burner
-Variables and planning scientific investigations
-Collecting and recording data
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
Introduction to Science and the lab
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
-The importance of lab safety
-Common lab safety equipment
-Hazard symbols and their meanings
-How to identify and avoid hazards in the lab
-What to do in the event of an accident
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab safety equipment and hazard symbols.
-Information posters and student worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on lab safety and hazard symbols.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about lab safety and hazard symbols.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about lab safety and hazard symbols.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of lab safety and hazard symbols.
-Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers): These tasks allow students to demonstrate their understanding of lab safety and hazard symbols.
-Student passport: This passport allows students to track their progress through the lesson and earn stamps for completing activities.
-Certificate of completion: This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the unit (introduction to the lab).
This presentation is the first in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other presentations in the series cover:
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
-Variables and planning scientific investigations
-Collecting and recording data
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
Introduction to Science and the lab
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to the Bunsen burner. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
-The parts of the Bunsen burner
-How to light the Bunsen burner
-How to adjust the flame
-The different flame settings
-The safety precautions that must be taken when using the Bunsen burner
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as safety information for using the Bunsen burner.
-Info sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the Bunsen burner and its uses in science.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the Bunsen burner, including its parts, how to light it, and how to adjust the flame.
-Activities: These activities help students to practice using the Bunsen burner and to learn about its different flame settings.
-Experiments using the Bunsen burner: These experiments give students the opportunity to use the Bunsen burner.
-Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
This lesson is the third in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-Variables and planning scientific investigations
-Collecting and recording data
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
The Bunsen burner
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to planning investigations. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
-Different types of variables
-How to identify variables in a scientific investigation
-How to plan a scientific investigation
-The importance of controlling variables
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Lesson contains-
-Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of variables and how to plan an investigation.
-Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about variables and planning investigations.
-Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about variables and planning investigations.
-Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of variables and planning investigations.
-Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of variables and planning investigations.
This lesson is the fourth in a series of six that introduces new students to scientific enquiry and lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
-Lab safety
-Equipment and making measurements
-The Bunsen burner
-Collecting and recording data
-Analysing data and drawing conclusions
Introduction to Science and the lab
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B9.2 The response to exercise) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the body’s response to exercise. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) Biology B9: Respiration chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B9.2 The response to exercise) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the body’s response to exercise. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B9: Respiration chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (26 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
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 (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Presentation covering the content for the 3.2.1 Energy adds up lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
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)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.2.1: Energy adds up lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
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 lesson (B4.3 The heart) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the heart. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (34 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B4.3 The heart) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the heart. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B4: Organising animals and plants chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com