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.
Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 2: Electromagnets. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
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
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 lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what happens to the particles when a substance is changing state. Students will describe the difference between boiling and evaporation, explain changes of state in terms of changes to the energy of the particles, and draw before and after diagrams of particles to explain observations about changes of state.
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 Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
15 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
The complete KS3 Activate 1 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 65 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle.
Full list of Activate 1 chapters and lessons:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Cells
1.1 Observing cells
1.2 Plant and animal cells
1.3 Specialised cells
1.4 Movement of substances
1.5 Unicellular organisms
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
2.1 Levels of organisation
2.2 Gas exchange
2.3 Breathing
2.4 Skeleton
2.5 Movement: Joints
2.6 Movement: Muscles
Chapter 3: Reproduction
3.1 Adolescence
3.2 Reproductive systems
3.3 Fertilisation and implantation
3.4 Development of a fetus
3.5 The menstrual cycle
3.6 Flowers and pollination
3.7 Fertilisation and germination
3.8 Seed dispersal
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour
1.1 The particle model
1.2 States of matter
1.3-1.5 Changes of state bundle
1.6 Diffusion
1.7 Gas pressure
Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds
2.1-2.2 Elements and atoms bundle
2.3-2.4 Compounds and chemical formulae bundle
Chapter 3: Reactions
3.1 Chemical reactions
3.2 Word equations
3.3 Burning fuels
3.4 Thermal decomposition
3.5 Conservation of mass
3.6 Exothermic and endothermic
Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis
4.1 Acids and alkalis
4.2 Indicators and pH
4.3 Neutralisation
4.4 Making salts
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Forces
1.1 Introduction to forces
1.2 Squashing and stretching
1.3 Drag forces and friction
1.4 Forces at a distance
1.5 Balanced and unbalanced
Chapter 2: Sound
2.1 Waves
2.2 Sound and energy transfer
2.3 Loudness and pitch
2.4 Detecting sound
2.5 Echoes and ultrasound
Chapter 3: Light
3.1 Light
3.2 Reflection
3.3 Refraction
3.4 The eye and the camera
3.5 Colour
Chapter 4: Space
4.1 The night sky
4.2 The Solar System
4.3 The Earth
4.4 The Moon
WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS:
Back to School Science
Laboratory safety and hazard symbols
Lab equipment, scales and measuring
The Bunsen burner
Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data.
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1 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 for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 2 topic 2: Electromagnets. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields
2.4.1 Electromagnets
2.4.2 Using electromagnets
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 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 1&2 topic 2: Electromagnets. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
Activate 1
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
Activate 2
2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields
2.4.1 Electromagnets
2.4.2 Using electromagnets
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 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 6.2 Metals and non-metals. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
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
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets.
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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 6.1 Acids and Alkalis. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
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
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what happens to chemical bonds during exothermic and endothermic reactions. Students will recall energy level diagrams, describe what happens to chemical bonds during exothermic and endothermic reactions, and use ideas about bond energies to explain energy changes in chemical reactions.
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 Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
17 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheet
Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 9.3 Respiration. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
9.3.1 Aerobic respiration
9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration
9.3.3 Biotechnology
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 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
The complete KS3 Physics Activate 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 16 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 2 Physics chapter.
Full list of Activate 2 Physics topics and lessons:
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
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Physics Activate 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.
To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout]
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The complete AQA Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 62 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic.
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 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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The complete KS3 Chemistry Activate 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 21 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 2 Chemistry chapter.
Full list of Activate 2 Chemistry topics and lessons:
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
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Chemistry Activate 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.
To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout]
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The complete KS3 Physics Activate 1 & 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 40 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 & 2 Physics chapter.
Full list of Activate 1 Physics topics and lessons:
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
Full list of Activate 2 Physics topics and lessons:
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
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Physics 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.
To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout]
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what happens when fuels burn. Students will state the meanings of combustion and oxidation, write word equations for oxidation reactions, and predict the products of the combustion of fuels.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
*Included:
21 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Class practical worksheet and teacher notes. *
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about thermal decomposition reactions. Students will state the meaning of decomposition reaction, write word equations for decomposition reactions, use particle diagrams to describe what happens in decomposition reactions.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
*Included:
14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Differentiated worksheet
Class practical worksheet and teacher notes. *
The complete KS3 Chemistry Activate 1 & 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 54 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 & 2 Chemistry chapter.
Full list of Activate 1 Chemistry topics and lessons:
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
Full list of Activate 2 Chemistry topics and lessons:
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
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Chemistry 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.
To view individual lesson descriptions and images please visit my shop below: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout]
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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
3.1 Chemical reactions
3.2 Word equations
3.3 Oxidation reactions
3.4 Decomposition reactions
3.5 Using ratios
3.6 Conservation of mass
3.7 Exothermic and endothermic
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry 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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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
2.1 Elements
2.2 Atoms
2.3 Compounds
2.4 Chemical formulae
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry 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/demo activities, and quizzes for students to complete.
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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
4.1 Acids and alkalis
4.2 Indicators and pH
4.3 Neutralisation
4.4 Making salts
Perfect for KS3 Chemistry 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.
Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
