I create engaging and challenging worksheets designed to stretch KS3 students’ understanding in Maths, Physics, and Biology. Each worksheet takes approximately 30–60 minutes to complete, making them ideal for both classroom use and home learning.
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I create engaging and challenging worksheets designed to stretch KS3 students’ understanding in Maths, Physics, and Biology. Each worksheet takes approximately 30–60 minutes to complete, making them ideal for both classroom use and home learning.
I’m continually adding new high-quality resources—so be sure to check back regularly!
Feedback is always appreciated, so please consider leaving a review!
Got a question or suggestion? Feel free to message me on Instagram: @embermathsmemes
Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy Worksheet | KS3 / KS4 Physics Practice
This structured worksheet helps students strengthen their understanding of kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy (GPE), and energy transfers. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 learners, it includes calculation-based problems and conceptual questions that align with GCSE Physics learning objectives. The tasks are designed to take approximately 40 minutes and are suitable for use in lessons, as homework, or for revision.
Students will calculate mechanical energy, work with changes in kinetic and potential energy, and apply formulas in realistic contexts involving seagulls, drones, cannonballs, and spaceships. Questions encourage use of the equations Ek = ½mv² and Ep = mgh, and include interpretation of changes in speed, height, and mechanical energy. The worksheet also introduces the concept of work as force multiplied by distance, linking to energy dissipation through friction.
This resource supports the development of both mathematical and conceptual skills in thermal and mechanical physics, and includes a complete answer sheet for marking or self-checking. It is ideal for lesson activities, exam prep, cover lessons, or independent study.
Key topics include kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, mechanical energy, energy transfers, work done, energy dissipation, and the relationship between force, distance, and energy.
Challenge and engage your students with this comprehensive KS3/KS4 Physics worksheet on moments (turning forces), designed to build problem-solving skills and deepen conceptual understanding. Covering key topics such as calculating moments, equilibrium, see-saws, doors, and real-world applications (like cars and swings), this resource includes 8 diverse, exam-style questions with diagrams and an answer sheet for self-assessment or guided marking.
Perfect for classroom lessons, homework, or revision, the sheet is calculator-friendly and takes approximately 40–50 minutes to complete. It supports learners in applying formulas, working with forces and distances, and analyzing scenarios involving balanced and unbalanced moments.
This worksheet is designed for KS3 and early KS4 physics students to build confidence and fluency in working with the relationship between density, mass, and volume. It contains a range of scaffolded and applied questions that gradually increase in complexity, helping students to consolidate key skills while engaging with real-world contexts.
The tasks cover unit recognition, straightforward density calculations, and volume computations for a variety of 3D shapes including cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones. Students are also given opportunities to apply their understanding in context-based problems involving materials such as gold, carrots, and tin cans. The final extension question challenges students to combine their knowledge of momentum, energy, and volume to determine the density of a falling object.
This resource is suitable for a 40 to 50 minute lesson and can be used flexibly as independent work, homework, or revision. An accompanying answer sheet is included to support self-assessment, peer review, or teacher marking. It aligns well with key learning objectives in the KS3 national curriculum and KS4 GCSE specifications across major exam boards.
The sheet is a .pdf file and readily printable.
The Universe Worksheet | KS3 Physics and Astronomy
This engaging and informative worksheet introduces Key Stage 3 students to the structure and scale of the Universe, combining planetary science, gravitational forces, and astronomical concepts in a 45-minute activity. It is ideal for classroom use, homework, or revision and supports calculator use for relevant numerical questions.
The worksheet covers the Solar System, moons, galaxies, and the Milky Way, as well as the difference between rocky and gas planets. Students apply knowledge of gravitational force using the formula F=mg, calculate weight on different planets, and interpret how gravity changes with mass and distance. Additional questions explore the concept of light years, Earth’s orbit, seasons, and key celestial events like solstices and equinoxes.
This resource builds confidence in both conceptual understanding and scientific reasoning. A full answer sheet is included, making it suitable for self-marking, guided correction, or homework review. It aligns well with the KS3 science curriculum and lays foundational knowledge for future GCSE studies in physics and astronomy.
Key learning areas include planetary order and classification, gravitational strength, light year calculations, orbital dynamics, seasonal changes, and basic cosmology.
Momentum Worksheet | KS3 / KS4 Physics Calculations and Conservation
This physics worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of momentum through structured calculation-based problems and conceptual questions. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 learners, it is ideal for use in a 35–45 minute lesson, homework assignment, or revision session. The sheet supports calculator use and includes realistic application scenarios involving cars, footballs, collisions, and everyday objects.
Learners are guided to calculate momentum using p=mv, work with unit conversions, and apply the principle of conservation of momentum to elastic and inelastic collisions. The tasks progress from basic calculations to more complex, multi-step problems involving changes in momentum, system mass, and relative motion. Situations include objects bouncing off surfaces, falling from moving vehicles, and post-collision velocities for combined or separate masses.
This worksheet is ideal for building fluency with the momentum formula, reinforcing Newtonian physics concepts, and linking theory with practical contexts. A complete answer sheet can be included for self-assessment or teacher marking.
Key concepts include linear momentum, conservation of momentum, elastic and inelastic collisions, mass-velocity relationships, and unit handling in physics calculations.
Specific Heat Capacity Worksheet | KS3 / KS4 Physics Revision and Practice
This printable physics worksheet helps students develop a solid understanding of specific heat capacity through a series of structured questions suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4. Designed to take approximately 35 to 45 minutes, the sheet is ideal for use in lessons, as homework, or for independent revision. It supports calculator use and includes a full answer sheet to allow for self-assessment or guided review.
The resource covers both conceptual understanding and mathematical application. Questions explore the definition of specific heat capacity, use of the energy formula Q=mcΔT, and real-world examples involving thermal energy. Students are asked to interpret temperature data, solve calculations with correct units and significant figures, and explain energy transfer using particle theory. A practical scenario based on thermometer readings is included, along with stretch questions for more advanced learners.
This worksheet is suitable for a range of learning contexts, including classroom teaching, revision sessions, cover lessons, and targeted intervention. It promotes confidence in handling physics equations and understanding thermal processes, aligning well with GCSE physics specifications.
Key topics include specific heat capacity, thermal energy, energy transfer, particle theory, and heat calculations. The questions are designed to reinforce both knowledge and exam-style skills in thermal physics.
This worksheet provides a comprehensive practice resource for Key Stage 3 and lower Key Stage 4 students studying series circuits and electrical power. It is ideal for revision, homework, or cover lessons, and encourages both core understanding and extended thinking.
The resource includes eight thoughtfully designed questions covering a wide range of content. Students are required to recall definitions, interpret diagrams, perform calculations using standard formulae such as P = IV and V = IR, and apply concepts in real-life scenarios. The challenge question at the end promotes reasoning and conceptual depth.
The worksheet is suitable for use with calculators and is intended to take approximately 40 to 50 minutes to complete. A full answer sheet is included, making it suitable for self-assessment, peer marking, or teacher feedback.
Topics covered include:
Current and voltage in series circuits
Resistance and Ohm’s Law
Electrical power calculations using P = IV, P = I²R and P = V²/R
Energy transfer and efficiency
Real-life application questions involving energy cost and power rating
The resource is provided in a clear, print-friendly format and is ready to use in any classroom or homework setting. It is best suited for students aged 12 to 16 and is particularly valuable as part of GCSE foundation preparation or consolidation.
This bundle provides printable PDF worksheets for most major topics encountered by students in KS3/early KS4 Physics, covering key topics such as:
Energy
Momentum
Speed, Distance and Time
Units of Measure
Specific Heat Capacity
Magnets and Electromagnets
Basic Series Circuits and Power
The Universe
Density and Volume
Hooke’s Law (and Elasticity)
Turning Moments
Optics (Reflection, Refraction, Lenses)
Pressure
Light and Sound Waves
Free definitions resource
The worksheets are all designed to take between 40-55 minutes (though individual sheets vary) and all include a mixture of short and long calculation, short and long answer and exam style problems for in class work, revision, homework or assessment. Answers are provided as an additional sheet at the end of each PDF - shorter, easier questions have bottom line solutions provided however longer, more involved questions have solutions and guidance.
The sheets start simple however progress in difficulty throughout, testing all abilities. The sheets are suitable for early KS4 and ‘challenge’ questions are provided to test those students who need something a bit more involved to keep them busy.
Some sheets are listed as KS3 instead of KS3/4 - these sheets may cover a topic at a KS3 level only, and may not be relevant for the complexity added for GCSE, though this is only the case for 2 of the worksheets in the bundle.
All of the worksheets provided in this bundle can be bought individually in my shop however this bundle gives you access to all of them nearly 30% off!
This KS3 Units of Measure worksheet is a comprehensive resource designed to build confidence with SI units, prefixes, conversions, and standard form. Covering key skills such as matching quantities to units, ordering values by size, converting between different measures, and identifying errors in unit usage, it provides a thorough grounding in essential maths for science. Students also practice applying their knowledge to real-world contexts including measuring everyday objects, working with time and distance, converting between pints, litres and miles, and interpreting microscopic scales. With a mix of accessible questions and more challenging applications and designed to take about 40 minutes, this worksheet is ideal for classwork, homework, revision or assessment, and comes complete with a full answer sheet to support both teachers and students.
This Key Stage 3 worksheet on magnets and electromagnets guides students through core concepts such as magnetic forces, magnetic fields, permanent and temporary magnets, and the properties of magnetic materials. It includes clear questions on electromagnets, solenoids, the motor effect, and the Earth’s magnetic field, encouraging application of knowledge to real-world examples like scrapyard cranes, Maglev trains, and auroras. The resource is designed to take 35-45 minutes and reinforce understanding with both descriptive and diagram-based tasks, making it suitable for classroom lessons, homework, or revision.
This comprehensive worksheet on Speed, Distance and Time is designed for KS3 and KS4 Physics students to develop core skills in motion calculations. The resource includes exam style, multi-step word problems, graph interpretation, and challenge questions to stretch higher-attaining pupils. It features real-life contexts like cycling, hiking, and car journeys and incorporates speed-time and distance-time graph analysis. Answers are included, making it ideal for classroom use, homework, or revision. Aligned with GCSE and national curriculum objectives and suitable for use with or without a calculator, this engaging physics worksheet is perfect for consolidating knowledge on calculating speed, distance, time, acceleration, and interpreting motion graphs.
This worksheet focuses on Hooke’s Law, elasticity, and deformation, and includes a variety of question types such as multiple choice, calculations, graph interpretation, and multi-step exam-style problems. Students will apply the equations F = kx and E = ½kx² in different contexts, including calculating the spring constant and determining it from the gradient of force-extension graphs. They will also identify the correct units for each quantity.
The worksheet introduces ductile and brittle materials, and students will learn to identify the elastic limit on a force-extension graph. A challenge question at the end links elastic potential energy to kinetic energy through a spring-powered projectile scenario, offering stretch and challenge for higher-achieving students in a GCSE-style format.
Designed to take approximately 40–50 minutes, this worksheet is ideal for use in class or as a homework assignment.
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This worksheet provides KS3 students – and is equally suitable for KS4 – with valuable practice in calculating pressure from force and area. It includes a variety of question types, from quick short-answer tasks to more challenging, multi-step exam-style problems.
Students explore pressure through real-world examples such as hydraulic presses, snowshoes, high heels, elephant feet, pressure cookers, and are also introduced to water and atmospheric pressure. The contextual variety helps reinforce key concepts while keeping learners engaged.
Designed to take approximately 40–50 minutes, this resource is ideal for classroom use or as a homework task.
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This KS3/4 physics worksheet explores the fundamentals of waves, light and sound through a mix of clear explanations, engaging questions and real-world applications. Students will classify transverse and longitudinal waves, label and describe key wave properties, and use the wave equation to calculate speed, frequency and wavelength. They will work with amplitude–time graphs, link pitch and loudness to frequency and amplitude, and apply their understanding to everyday examples such as lightning and thunder, colour filters, and why black clothes feel warmer in sunlight. The electromagnetic spectrum is covered in detail, with ordering by frequency, wavelength relationships, and calculation of frequencies for red and blue light, alongside a research-style challenge on practical uses for each type of wave. The worksheet contains recall, application, and calculation questions, encouraging independent thinking and problem-solving. Full answers are included to support marking, peer assessment, or self-checking. Designed to take around 40–50 minutes, it is ideal for classwork, homework, or targeted revision.
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This KS3 Physics worksheet on optics covers reflection, refraction, and lenses through a variety of engaging questions and diagrams. Designed for around 40–45 minutes of lesson or homework time, it includes multiple-choice questions, short-answer explanations, labelled diagrams, and applied problem-solving tasks. Topics include transparent, translucent, and opaque materials, the order of colours in a rainbow, lens types and their uses, myopia correction, the law of reflection, refractive index, and dispersion. The resource also features a real-life challenge question on why “AMBULANCE” is reversed on vehicles. Complete with a detailed answer sheet, it is ideal for consolidation, assessment, or revision in lower secondary physics lessons.
The free resource provides students with a colour-coded dictionary of many keywords and their definitions that they will encounter as they learn Physics in KS3 and into KS4 for GCSE. The definitions are organised by topic, and includes Force and Motion, Electricity & Electromagnetism, Energy, Waves, Light and Sound, Matter, Particles and Pressure, and the Universe.
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