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 4.4.1 Modelling waves Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of longitudinal and transverse waves and make comparisons. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.4 Wave properties chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
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)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my gravity lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of gravitational fields and weight through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.2 Gravity topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.2.1 Gravity lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Gravity
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Gravity Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this distance learning lesson (2.4.2 Using electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of some uses of electromagnets. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slidesβ’ 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 Docβ’. with Google Classroomβ’- upload to your Google Driveβ’, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Docβ’. format and enable Google Drawβ’ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teamsβ’, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Drawβ’) will not be available.
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my distance-time lessons lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how to use a distance-time graph to describe a journey through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Distance-time graphs
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Distance-time graphs Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my speed lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of what speed is and how to calculate it through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.1.3 Speed lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Speed
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Speed Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my balanced and unbalanced forces lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces, 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Balanced and unbalanced forces
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Balanced and unbalanced forces Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my analysing data lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how to analyse patterns in data and draw conclusions through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skills 2.1 Analyse patterns, and 2.3 Draw conclusions and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP 4, Analysing patterns in data lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Analysing data
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Analysing data Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my evaluating investigations lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how to evaluate investigations and suggest improvements through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.2 Discuss limitations and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP5, Evaluating data and methods lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Evaluating investigations
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Evaluating investigations Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my collecting and recording data lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of collect and record data accurately and effectively through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP 3, Collecting, recording, and presenting data lesson.
Resource includes:
β Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
β Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
β Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
β Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
β Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
β Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
β Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
β Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
β Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
β Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
β Teacher-led lesson: Deliver an engaging lesson with this fully resourced PowerPoint presentation. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
Collecting and recording data
β Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Collecting and recording data Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this lesson (P3.3 Solar power and geothermal energy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun and the Earth. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (18 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 4.3.1 Sound waves and energy Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how sound waves transfer energy. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects chapter.
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 8 class.
Presentation contains (31 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)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (P3.5 Big energy issues) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the need for a base load of electricity and how supply and demand are managed. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (20 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
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 3.4.2 Energy transfer: Particles Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 3b: Energy- 3.4 Heating and cooling chapter.
*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 8 class.
Presentation contains (26 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this lesson (P2.5 Heating and insulating buildings) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how homes are heated and how to reduce the rate of cooling. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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 (28 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
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.
During this lesson (P3.1 Energy demands) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy demands are met, and energy resources are used. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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)
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 lesson (P3.2 Energy from wind and water) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from wind and water sources. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (22 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Teacher demo
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 lesson (P2.1 Energy transfer by conduction) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of why materials are either good thermal conductors or insulators. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating 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 (20 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
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.
During this lesson (P3.4 Energy and the environment) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the impact of using energy resources on the environment. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources 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 (19 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
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 7.2.1 The night sky Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the structure of the Universe. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe chapter.
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 (26 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During 7.2.2 The Solar System Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the model of the Solar System. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 7a: Earth- 7.2 Universe chapter.
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 (24 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
