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
This fully resourced lesson on asking scientific questions is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to develop an idea into an investigation through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skills 2.10 Devise questions and 2.12 Testing hypothesis and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: 1, Asking scientific questions lesson.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (34 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Asking scientific questions Cover lesson
● 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.
Asking scientific questions Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Presentation covering the first lesson of AQA 9-1 Chemistry C10 Organic reactions unit.
Presentation contains-
-Bell work activity
-Lesson objective and success criteria
-Information slides
-Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities
-Practical activities (where appropriate)
-Summary questions (inc QWC)
-Peer and self-assessment
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Compiled from various sources.
Speed and gravity contains 5 fully resourced lessons designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of forces, speed, distance-time graphs, and gravity through clear explanations and engaging activities.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.1 Speed and 3.1.2 Gravity topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces chapter.
The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Each editable presentation contains:
●Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
●Student worksheets/handouts (if appropriate): All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
●Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
●Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
●Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
●Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
●Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
●Practical activity (if appropriate): Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
●Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
●Homework activities (if appropriate): Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
Each lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheets: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Speed and gravity Cover lessons
● Digital worksheets: 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 and gravity Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This fully resourced lesson on balanced and unbalanced forces is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This 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.
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (40 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Balanced and unbalanced Cover lesson
● 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
3 presentations covering the Year 8 2b Electromagnets chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of magnetism and electromagnets.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
*All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. *
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During 10.3.1 Natural selection Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of evolution through the process of natural selection. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution 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 (47 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)
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 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens during the menstrual cycle. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 10a: Genes- 10.2 Human reproductions chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class-
K- Know (low demand)
A- Apply (standard demand)
E- Extend (high demand)
Presentation contains (25 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)
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 10.4.4 Genetic modification Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how a product can be genetically modified. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.4 Inheritance 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 (27 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)
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 (P1-1 Changes in energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of energy transfers in terms of energy stores and pathways. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy 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 (21 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.
Presentation covering the third lesson of AQA 9-1 Chemistry C10 Organic reactions unit.
Presentation contains-
-Bell work activity
-Lesson objective and success criteria
-Information slides
-Challenge and demonstrate understanding activities
-Practical activities (where appropriate)
-Summary questions (inc QWC)
-Peer and self-assessment
Aimed at a mixed ability class.
Compiled from various sources
During 4.2.5 Colour Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what happens when light passes through a prism. Based on the 5th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light 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 (23 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 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
3 presentations covering the Year 8 4b: Waves chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of wave effects and properties.
Most presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Each presentation contains-
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: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 10.3.3 Extinction Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of some of the factors that may lead to extinction. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes- 10.3 Evolution 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)
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 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach collecting and recording data in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. Collecting and recording is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of collect and record data accurately and effectively; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs:
● Teacher-led lesson (PowerPoint Presentation):
○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation.
○ Includes everything you need for an effective lesson (instructions, activities, worksheets, etc.)
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Cover lesson (Word Document):
○ This printable cover lesson resource provides clear instructions and engaging activities for students to work independently with minimal supervision.
○ Minimal prep required – simply print and go!
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Digital worksheet (Google Doc Recommended):
○ Perfect for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work!
○ This interactive worksheet guides students through the learning objectives with clear explanations and engaging activities.
○ 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).
All three formats come with all the necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Plus, they’re fully editable, allowing you to adjust the activities’ length and difficulty to match your students’ progress and time constraints.
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.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Atomic structure (Cover lessons) contains 8 ready-to-use cover lessons designed to help GCSE students work independently and develop their understanding of the history of the atom, atomic structure, isotopes, ions, and electronic structures through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C1, Atomic structure chapter.
Each 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.
Each lesson is also available as a:
● Teacher-led lesson: Deliver engaging lessons with these fully resourced PowerPoint presentations. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets.
C1 Atomic structure Class bundle
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, these digital versions allow students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
C1 Atomic structure Distance learning bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this engaging distance learning lesson on asking scientific questions Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how to develop an idea into an investigation.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skills 2.10 Devise questions and 2.12 Testing hypothesis and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: 1, Asking scientific questions 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.
● Extend: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning.
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.
Asking scientific questions
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Asking scientific questions 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:
● 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.
Collecting and recording data
● 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
This 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach planning investigations in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. Planning investigations is designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of how to plan a scientific investigation; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs:
● Teacher-led lesson (PowerPoint Presentation):
○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation.
○ Includes everything you need for an effective lesson (instructions, activities, worksheets, etc.)
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Cover lesson (Word Document):
○ This printable cover lesson resource provides clear instructions and engaging activities for students to work independently with minimal supervision.
○ Minimal prep required – simply print and go!
○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students’ needs.
● Digital worksheet (Google Doc Recommended):
○ Perfect for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work!
○ This interactive worksheet guides students through the learning objectives with clear explanations and engaging activities.
○ 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).
All three formats come with all the necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Plus, they’re fully editable, allowing you to adjust the activities’ length and difficulty to match your students’ progress and time constraints.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data, 2.11 Plan variables, 2.13 Estimate risks and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP2 Planning investigations lesson.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my planning investigations lesson, allows Year 7 students to work independently and develop their understanding of how to plan a scientific investigation through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data, 2.11 Plan variables, 2.13 Estimate risks and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP2 Planning investigations 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.
Planning investigations
● 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.
Planning investigations Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com