Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles.
For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles.
For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
The complete AQA Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1&2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 144 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic. Also included is the back to school and scientific skills topic resources (5 lesson topic).
ACTIVATE 1
PHYSICS
Topic 1: Forces
1.1.1 Introduction to forces
1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced
1.1.3 Speed
1.1.4 Distance-time graphs
1.2.1 Gravity
Topic 2: Electromagnets
2.1.1 Potential difference
2.1.2 Resistance
2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits
2.2.1 Current
2.2.2 Charging up
Topic 3: Energy
3.1.1 Food and fuels
3.1.2 Energy resources
3.1.3 Energy and power
3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)*
3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)*
Topic 4 Waves
4.1.1 Sound waves
4.1.1 Sound speed
4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude
4.1.3 Frequency and pitch
4.1.4 The ear and hearing
4.2.1 Light
4.2.2 Reflection
4.2.3 Refraction
4.2.4 The eye and vision
4.2.5 Colour
CHEMISTRY
Topic 5: Matter
5.1.1 The particle model
5.1.2 States of matter
5.1.3 Melting and freezing
5.1.4 Boiling
5.1.5 More changes of state
5.1.6 Diffusion
5.1.7 Gas pressure
5.1.8 Inside particles
5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures
5.2.2 Solutions
5.2.3 Solubility
5.2.4 Filtration
5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation
5.2.6 Chromatography
Topic 6: Reactions
6.1.1 Chemical reactions
6.1.2 Acids and alkalis
6.1.3 Indicators and pH
6.1.4 Acid strength
6.1.5 Neutralisation
6.1.6 Making salts
6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined)
6.2.3 Metals and acids
6.2.4 Metals and oxygen
6.2.5 Metals and water
6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions
Topic 7: Earth
7.1.1 The structure of the Earth
7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks
7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks
7.1.4 The rock cycle
7.1.5 Ceramics
7.2.1 The night sky
7.2.2 The Solar System
7.2.3 The Earth
7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas
BIOLOGY
Topic 8: Organisms
8.1.1 Levels of organisation
8.1.2 The Skeleton
8.1.3 Movement: joints
8.1.4 Movement: muscles
8.2.1 Observing cells
8.2.2 Plant and animal cells
8.2.3 Specialised cells
8.2.4 Movement of substances
8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms
Topic 9: Ecosystems
9.1.1 Food chains and webs
9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs
9.1.3 Ecosystems
9.1.4 Competition
9.2.1 Flowers and pollination
9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination
9.2.3 Seed dispersal
Topic 10: Genes
10.1.1 Variation
10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous
10.1.3 Competition and adaptation
10.1.4 Adapting to change
10.2.1 Adolescence
10.2.2 Reproductive systems
10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation
10.2.4 Development of a fetus
10.2.5 The menstrual cycle
BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS TOPIC INCLUDED (5 lesson topic)
ACTIVATE 2
PHYSICS
Topic 1: Forces
1.3.1 Friction and drag
1.3.2 Squashing and stretching
1.3.3 Turning forces
1.4.1 Pressure in gases
1.4.2 Pressure in liquids
1.4.3 Stress in solids
Topic 2: Electromagnets
2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields
2.4.1 Electromagnets
2.4.2 Using electromagnets
Topic 3: Energy
3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines
3.4.1 Energy and temperature
3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles
3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation
Topic 4 Waves
4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy
4.3.2 Radiation and energy
4.4.1 Modelling waves
CHEMISTRY
Topic 5: Matter
5.3.1 Elements
5.3.2 Atoms
5.3.3 Compounds
5.3.4 Chemical formulae
5.3.5 Polymers
5.4.1 The Periodic Table
5.4.2 The elements of Group 1
5.4.3 The elements of Group 7
5.4.4 The elements of Group 0
Topic 6: Reactions
6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions
6.3.2 Combustion
6.3.3 Thermal decomposition
6.3.4 Conservation of mass
6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic
6.3.2 Energy level diagrams
6.4.3 Bond energies
Topic 7: Earth
7.3.1 Global warming
7.3.2 The carbon cycle
7.3.3 Climate change
7.4.1 Extracting metals
7.4.2 Recycling
BIOLOGY
Topic 8: Organisms
8.3.1 Gas exchange
8.3.2 Breathing
8.3.3 Drugs
8.3.4 Alcohol
8.3.5 Smoking
8.4.1 Nutrients
8.4.2 Food tests
8.4.3 Unhealthy diet
8.4.4 Digestive system
8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion
Topic 9: Ecosystems
9.3.1 Aerobic respiration
9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration
9.3.3 Biotechnology
9.4.1 Photosynthesis
9.4.2 Leaves
9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis
9.4.4 Plant minerals
Topic 10: Genes
10.3.1 Natural selection
10.3.2 Charles Darwin
10.3.3 Extinction
10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity
10.4.1 Inheritance
10.4.2 DNA
10.4.3 Genetics
10.4.4 Genetic modification
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1&2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about ecosystems. Students will describe what is meant by ecosystem, community, habitat, and environment. Students will also explain how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem, and describe niches within an ecosystem.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
19 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes
DO NOW task sheet handout
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what is meant by a balanced diet. Students will describe the components of a healthy diet and explain the role of each food group in the body.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
23 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheet + information sheets
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms are adapted to survive in their environment. Students will state what is meant by competition, describe some resources plants and animals compete for, describe how organisms are adapted to survive in their environments, and explain the interaction between predator and prey populations.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystems topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
26 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Information sheets x15
Differentiated Worksheets x7
Answer sheet
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the role of joints in movement. Students will state where joints are found in the body, describe the structure and function of joints, and explain how to measure the force exerted by different muscles.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Joints information sheets
Worksheets x 2
Handout
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure and function of the skeletal system. Students will name the main parts in the skeleton, describe the functions of the skeleton, and explain how the properties of bones link to their function in the body.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
41 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheets x 4
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about Darwin’s theory. Students will describe how Darwin come up with his theory, describe the process of peer review, and evaluate the evidence that Darwin used to develop his theory of natural selection.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Genes topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated activity sheet and information sheet
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the main steps in a baby’s development and what happens during birth. Students will state what is meant by gestation, describe the main steps in a baby’s development, and describe what happens during birth.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reproduction topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for PSHE lessons.
Included:
18 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheet and answers
Information cards
Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate topic 4: Waves. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
Activate 1:
4.1.1 Sound waves and speed (sound and energy transfer)
4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude
4.1.3 Frequency and pitch
4.1.4 The ear and hearing
4.2.1 Light
4.2.2 Reflection
4.2.3 Refraction
4.2.4 The eye and vision
4.2.5 Colour
Activate 2
4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy
4.3.2 Radiation and energy
4.4.1 Modelling waves
This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 9.4 Photosynthesis. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
9.4.1 Photosynthesis
9.4.2 Leaves
9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis
9.4.4 Plant minerals
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
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Perfect for KS3 Physics! Created for the new AQA Approved Activate 1&2 topic 3: Energy. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
Activate 1:
3.1.1 Food and fuels
3.1.2 Energy resources
3.1.3 Energy and power
3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)*
3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)*
Activate 2:
3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines
3.4.1 Energy and temperature
3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles
3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation
This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
Competition and adaptation
Adapting to change
Variation
Continuous and discontinuous
Inheritance
Natural selection
Extinction
Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
Adolescence
Reproductive Systems
Fertilisation and Implantation
Development of a fetus
The Menstrual Cycle
Flowers and Pollination
Fertilisation and Germination
Seed dispersal
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! Created for the AQA Activate 1 Human reproduction topic. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
Adolescence
Reproductive systems
Fertilisation and implantation
Development of a fetus
The menstrual cycle
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for PSHE lessons if needed. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the respiratory system. The lesson is split into two parts and is designed to last two lessons.
PART 1: Gas Exchange - Students will describe in detail the structure and function of the gas exchange system and the pathway air takes. Students will also explain how parts of the gas exchange system are adapted to their function.
PART 2: Breathing - Students will describe the process of inhaling and exhaling, and explain how to measure lung volume. This part of the lesson also includes teacher notes for guidance on the lung dissection demo.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals/demos for students to complete. This resource has been created using the Activate KS3 Science course and is also great for KS2 Science.
Included:
39 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheets x 2
Differentiated worksheets x 2
Homework sheet
Teacher notes for lung dissection
Handouts
DO NOW/EXIT TICKET
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how seeds travel . Students will describe the different methods of seed dispersal and explain how seeds are adapted to their method of dispersal.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, literacy tasks, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reproduction topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 lessons.
Included:
18 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Information sheets
Differentiated literacy texts
Extended writing success criteria sheet
Handout
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. Students will state the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis, describe how to test a leaf for starch, and show graphically how different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystems topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheets x2
Class practical worksheet and technician notes
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how our characteristics are inherited. Students will describe the difference between dominant and recessive alleles, use a Punnett square to show how genes are inherited, and explain why offspring are not identical to their parents.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Genes topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
*Included:
11 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheets and answers. *
NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM
The ultimate KS3 Physics bundle! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the Activate 2 Physics chapters:
Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism
1.1: Charging up (FREE RESOURCE)
1.2: Circuits and current
1.3: Potential difference
1.4: Resistance
1.5: Changing the subject
1.6: Series and parallel
1.7: Magnets and magnetic fields
1.8: Electromagnets
1.9: Using electromagnets
Chapter 2: Energy
2.1: Food and fuels
2.2: Energy resources
2.3: Energy adds up (Energy Transfer)
2.4: Energy and temperature (FREE RESOURCE)
2.5: Energy transfer: particles
2.6: Energy transfer: radiation
2.7: Energy transfer: forces
2.8: Energy and power
Chapter 3: Motion and pressure
3.1: Speed
3.2: Motion graphs
3.3: Pressure in gases
3.4: Pressure in liquids
3.5: Pressure on solids
3.6: Turning forces (FREE RESOURCE)
Free resources are not included in the bundle and are available to download from my shop
Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 9: Ecosystems. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
9.1 Interdependence
9.1.1 Food chains and webs
9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs
9.1.3 Ecosystems
9.1.4 Competition
9.2 Plant reproduction
9.2.1 Flowers and pollination
9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination
9.2.3 Seed dispersal
Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.