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 this distance learning lesson on sexual and asexual reproduction GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of why some organisms reproduce both asexually and sexually.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.3 Advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.3 Best of both worlds from B13 Reproduction chapter.
This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B2-3 Stem cells) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what stem cells are and some of their potential uses. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B2: Cell division chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this engaging distance learning lesson on energy stores and transfers Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2 Energy transfer topic and the Activate 1 (OUP) 3a: Energy, 3.2.1 Energy adds up lesson.
This adaptable resource is perfect for:
● Distance learning: Keep students on track with independent learning activities.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up after absences at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a comprehensive learning experience for homeschooled students.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
This editable resource includes (6 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers.
● Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary.
● Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth.
● Explain: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension.
● Apply: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
○ Completing energy transfer diagrams.
○ Creating different systems using the PhET simulation, followed by describing the energy transfers in their systems.
● Extend: Activity that challenges students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
○ Describing energy stores at the start, midpoint, and end of each scenario, including estimated values in joules to demonstrate energy conservation.
Important:
● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Energy stores and transfers
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Energy stores and transfers Cover lesson
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this distance learning lesson (9.1.3 Ecosystems) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 9a: Ecosystems- 9.1 Interdependence chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (C5.5 Salts from insoluble bases) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the reaction between an acid and a base. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) C5: Chemical changes chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™. some features will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B9.2 The response to exercise) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the body’s response to exercise. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) Biology B9: Respiration chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (5 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B4.3 The heart) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the heart. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B4: Organising animals and plants chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes (4 pages):
Teacher guidance and answers
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ 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 Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This fully prepared cover lesson, adapted from my popular Stretching and Squashing resource, is ideal for unexpected staff absences and allows Year 8 students to develop their understanding of how forces deform objects and how Hooke’s Law describes the extension of a spring. Designed for independent learning, it minimises classroom disruption and requires minimal teacher input. With clear explanations, engaging tasks, and detailed answer sheets, the resource supports non-specialist or cover teachers. It’s also fully editable, so you can easily adapt it to suit your students’ needs—saving you valuable planning time.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.3 Contact forces topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces, 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching lesson.
Resource includes:
● 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).
● Answer sheet (Pages 2-3): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 4-7):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Squashing and stretching
● 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.
Squashing and stretching Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my Friction and drag lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how drag forces affect objects as they move through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.3 Contact forces topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces, 1.3.1 Friction and drag lesson.
Resource includes:
● 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).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Friction and drag
● 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.
Friction and drag Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my reversible reactions lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of what a reversible reaction is and how to represent them through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This is the 6th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.6.2.1 Reversible reactions topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C8.6 Reversible reactions lesson.
Resource includes:
● 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).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Reversible reactions
● 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.
Reversible reactions Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my catalysts lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of what catalysts are, how they work, and why they are important in industry 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 GCSE 4.6.1.4 Catalysts topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C8.5 Catalysts lesson.
Resource includes:
● 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).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Catalysts
● 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.
Catalysts Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my Collision theory lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of how collision theory and activation energy explain the rate of chemical reactions 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 GCSE 4.6.1.3 Collision theory topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C8.2 Collision theory and surface area lesson.
Resource includes:
● 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).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
This lesson is also available as a:
● 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.
Collision theory
● 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.
Collision theory Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
