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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.

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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.
Results Tables and Graphs KS3 Science
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Results Tables and Graphs KS3 Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Science! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to draw results tables and graphs. Students will state what is meant by a variable, and independently draw results tables, bar charts and line graphs for investigations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is great as part of an introduction topic for year 7 students or as a stand-alone Science lesson. The resource is also great for GCSE Science. Included: 36 slides in total for the lesson PPT Graph treasure hunt activity
Word and balanced symbol equations GCSE Science Bundle
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Word and balanced symbol equations GCSE Science Bundle

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle supports your students in learning about word and balanced symbol equations. Adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall all word equations that cover the full specification, write names and chemical formula for compounds, and practice writing balanced symbol equations to represent reactions. This bundle includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Also great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 63 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 2 differentiated worksheets Answers for all worksheets
Covalent bonding, Structure and Properties GCSE Science
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Covalent bonding, Structure and Properties GCSE Science

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about covalent bonding, structure and properties. Adapted to cover all exam boards, students will: Recall the structure of the atom, mass and atomic number, and electron shell diagrams. Write chemical formula for covalent compounds. Draw dot and cross diagrams for covalent compounds. Describe and explain the structure and properties of simple covalent molecules and giant covalent structures i.e. diamond and graphite. Describe and explain the structure and properties of other allotropes of carbon e.g. fullerenes, graphene and polymers. Evaluate the use of bonding models to represent different types of molecules. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 31 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 6 differentiated worksheets Mark schemes for all worksheets
Resistance KS3 Activate Science
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Resistance KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about resistance and how we calculate it. Students will use a formula to calculate resistance, explain how resistance affects the way components work, and use a model or analogy to explain resistance. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Resistance calculations worksheet Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Lab Safety and Hazard Symbols KS3 Science
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Lab Safety and Hazard Symbols KS3 Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Science! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the importance of lab safety rules, and the hazards and risks associated with practical activities. Students will also identify and explain the meaning of various hazard symbols, and carry out a class practical investigation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is great as part of an introduction topic for year 7 students or as a stand-alone Science lesson. The resource is also great for GCSE Science. Included: 38 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet Handouts
Chromatography KS3 Activate Science
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Chromatography KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating how chromatography separates dyes. Students will state what happens to mixtures when they undergo chromatography, describe how chromatography separates mixtures, and analyse chromatograms to identify substances in mixtures. 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 Separation Techniques topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes Handouts
Acids and Alkalis Activate KS3 Science Bundle
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Acids and Alkalis Activate KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! 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: Acids and alkalis Indicators and pH Neutralisation Making salts Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Chemical Reactions KS3 Activate Science
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Chemical Reactions KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about chemical reactions. Students will describe the characteristics of chemical reactions, explain why chemical reactions are useful, and compare chemical reactions to physical changes. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical 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 KS2 Science. Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes Method sheets
Metals and Water KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and Water KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with water. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to predict reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. In the class practical, students will investigate patterns in reactivity of various metals with water. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet
Respiration AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Respiration AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Ionic bonding, Structure and Properties GCSE Science
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Ionic bonding, Structure and Properties GCSE Science

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about ionic bonding, structure and properties. Adapted to cover all exam boards, students will: Recall the structure of the atom, mass and atomic number, and electron shell diagrams. Describe the difference between an atom and ion. Describe the link between the charge of an ion and the position in the Periodic Table. Draw dot and cross diagrams for ionic compounds. Write chemical formula for ionic compounds. Describe and explain the structure and properties of giant ionic lattice structures. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 6 differentiated worksheets Mark schemes for all worksheets
Sedimentary rocks KS3 Activate Science
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Sedimentary rocks KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how sedimentary rocks are made. Students will describe the properties of sedimentary rocks and the stages of formation of sedimentary rocks. 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 Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Combustion KS3 Activate Science
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Combustion KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about combustion reactions. Students will learn about fuels, write word equations for combustion reactions, and evaluate the use of renewable fuels. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical 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
Electromagnets KS3 Activate Science
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Electromagnets KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about electromagnets. Students will describe how to make an electromagnet, use a diagram to explain how to make an electromagnet and how to change its strength, and describe how the strength of an electromagnet changes with distance. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Electromagnets worksheet Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
The structure of the Earth KS3 Activate Science
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The structure of the Earth KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure of the Earth. Students will compare the properties and composition of the layers of the Earth. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, fact sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The elements of Group 1 KS3 Activate Science
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The elements of Group 1 KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the properties of Group 1 elements - the alkali metals. Students will describe the properties and reactivity of the Group 1 elements, use data and observations to describe trends and predict properties of Group 1 elements, and describe the reactions using word equations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, demo and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets included
The Particle Model KS3 Activate Science
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The Particle Model KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about why different materials have different properties. Students will state what materials are made up of, describe simply what the particle model of matter is, and explain why different materials have different properties. 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 Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT 2 Worksheets
Polymers KS3 Activate Science
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Polymers KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the importance of polymers in everyday life. Students will describe the properties, structure and formation of polymers, and compare natural polymers with synthetic polymers. 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 metals and acids 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 Worksheet
Biotechnology KS3 Activate Science
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Biotechnology KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about biotechnology. Students will state what is meant by the term biotechnology, describe the process of fermentation, and describe how bread, beer, and wine are made. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity 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: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT activity sheets x3 Class practical worksheet
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.