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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.
Energy level diagrams KS3 Activate Science
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Energy level diagrams KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning how to draw energy level diagrams to represent exothermic and endothermic changes. Students will recall exothermic and endothermic changes, identify whether an energy level diagram is showing an exothermic or endothermic reaction, and use energy level diagrams to explain energy changes in changes of state and 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: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet
Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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The complete KS3 Chemistry Activate 1 & 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 47 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 & 2 Chemistry chapter. Full list of Activate 1 Chemistry chapters and lessons: 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 Full list of Activate 2 Chemistry chapters and lessons: Chapter 1: The Periodic Table 1.1 Metals and non-metals 1.2 Groups and periods (Periodic Table) 1.3 The elements of Group 1 1.4 The elements of Group 7 1.5 The elements of Group 0 Chapter 2: Separation techniques 2.1 Mixtures 2.2-2.3 Solutions and solubility 2.4 Filtration 2.5 Evaporation and distillation 2.6 Chromatography Chapter 3: Metals and acids 3.1 Acids and metals 3.2 Metals and oxygen 3.3 Metals and water 3.4 Metal displacement reactions 3.5 Extracting metals 3.6 Ceramics 3.7 Polymers 3.8 Composites Chapter 4: The Earth 4.1 The Earth and its atmosphere 4.2 Sedimentary rocks 4.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 4.4 The rock cycle 4.5 The carbon cycle 4.6 Climate change 4.7 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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 1 & 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete KS3 Activate 1 & 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 137 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: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Cells Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems Chapter 3: Reproduction CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds Chapter 3: Reactions Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis PHYSICS Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Sound Chapter 3: Light Chapter 4: Space 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. Full list of Activate 2 chapters: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table Chapter 2: Separation techniques Chapter 3: Metals and acids Chapter 4: The Earth PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure 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.
Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete KS3 Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 72 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Full list of Activate 2 chapters and lessons: BIOLOGY Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle 1.1 Nutrients 1.2 Food tests 1.3 Unhealthy diet 1.4 Digestive system 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 1.6 Drugs 1.7 Alcohol 1.8 Smoking Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes 2.1 Photosynthesis 2.2 Leaves 2.3 Plant minerals 2.4 Chemosynthesis 2.5 Aerobic respiration 2.6 Anaerobic respiration 2.7 Food chains and webs 2.8 Disruption to food chains and webs 2.9 Ecosystems Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance 3.1 Competition and adaptation 3.2 Adapting to change 3.3 Variation 3.4 Continuous and discontinuous 3.5 Inheritance 3.6 Natural selection 3.7 Extinction CHEMISTRY Chapter 1: The Periodic Table 1.1 Metals and non-metals 1.2 Groups and periods (Periodic Table) 1.3 The elements of Group 1 1.4 The elements of Group 7 1.5 The elements of Group 0 Chapter 2: Separation techniques 2.1 Mixtures 2.2-2.3 Solutions and solubility 2.4 Filtration 2.5 Evaporation and distillation 2.6 Chromatography Chapter 3: Metals and acids 3.1 Acids and metals 3.2 Metals and oxygen 3.3 Metals and water 3.4 Metal displacement reactions 3.5 Extracting metals 3.6 Ceramics 3.7 Polymers 3.8 Composites Chapter 4: The Earth 4.1 The Earth and its atmosphere 4.2 Sedimentary rocks 4.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 4.4 The rock cycle 4.5 The carbon cycle 4.6 Climate change 4.7 Recycling PHYSICS Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism 1.1 Charging up 1.2 Circuits and current 1.3 Potential difference 1.4 Series and parallel 1.5 Resistance 1.6 Magnets and magnetic fields 1.7 Electromagnets 1.8 Using electromagnets Chapter 2: Energy 2.1 Food and fuels 2.2 Energy adds up 2.3 Energy and temperature 2.4 Energy transfer: particles 2.5 Energy transfer: radiation 2.6 Energy resources 2.7 Energy and power 2.8 Work, energy, and machines 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 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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Electromagnets AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Electromagnets AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Electromagnets AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Electromagnets AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Electromagnets AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Electromagnets AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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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. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Gas Pressure KS3 Activate Science
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Gas Pressure 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 pressure occurs in gases. Students will describe what is meant by gas pressure, explain unfamiliar observations about gas pressure in terms of particles, and draw before and after diagrams of particles to explain observations about gas pressure. 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: 35 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes Quiz PPT Differentiated worksheet Topic review worksheet and answers. *
More Changes of State KS3 Activate Science
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More Changes of State 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 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
Chemosynthesis KS3 Activate Science
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Chemosynthesis 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 the process of chemosynthesis. Students will describe the process of chemosynthesis, explain where it takes place, and compare and contrast chemosynthesis with photosynthesis. 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 Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT 1 worksheet + 2 reading sheets
Earth AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Earth AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate topic 7: Earth. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: Activate 1: 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 Activate 2: 7.3.1/7.3.3 Global warming & Climate change 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Earth AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Earth AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 2 topic 7: Earth. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 7.3.1/7.3.3 Global warming & Climate change 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Earth AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Earth AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 7: Earth. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 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 This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Earth Structure AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Earth Structure AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 7: Earth. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 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 This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science
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Neutralisation 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 pH changes of neutralisation reactions. Students will state what products are formed in the reaction between an acid and alkali, explain how neutralisation reactions are used in different situations, and describe a method for making a neutral solution from an acid and an alkali. 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 Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical sheet - Rainbow Fizz! Literacy task sheet Information slides
Filtration KS3 Activate Science
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Filtration 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 insoluble solids are separated from solutions. Students will describe how to filter a mixture, explain how filtration works and describe some of the uses of filtration. 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 KS2 Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet Topic review worksheet Handouts
Recycling KS3 Activate Science
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Recycling 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 recycling materials is important. Students will describe how Earth’s resources are recycled, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of recycling. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities and worksheets 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. 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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 Earth and its atmosphere KS3 Activate Science
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The Earth and its atmosphere 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 and the composition of the atmosphere. Students will compare the layers of the Earth and describe the composition of the atmopshere. 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. 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT 2 Worksheets + Fact Sheets