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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.

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Welcome! I've been teaching Science for 10 years and have taught across the full key stage range (2-5). I take great pride in producing high quality and outstanding lesson resources that are fully differentiated and engaging for students. All my lesson resources cover the Activate KS3 Science course, AQA Approved Activate Science course, and the new Oxford SMART Activate Science course. I also produce GCSE Science bundles. For any questions contact me via email: ychebbout@yahoo.co.uk.
The Skeleton KS3 Activate Science
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The Skeleton KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the structure and function of the skeletal system. Students will name the main parts in the skeleton, describe the functions of the skeleton, and explain how the properties of bones link to their function in the body. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 41 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets x 4
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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The complete AQA Activate 1&2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1&2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 144 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics topic. Also included is the back to school and scientific skills topic resources (5 lesson topic). ACTIVATE 1 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.1.1 Introduction to forces 1.1.2 Balanced and unbalanced 1.1.3 Speed 1.1.4 Distance-time graphs 1.2.1 Gravity Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.1.1 Potential difference 2.1.2 Resistance 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits 2.2.1 Current 2.2.2 Charging up Topic 3: Energy 3.1.1 Food and fuels 3.1.2 Energy resources 3.1.3 Energy and power 3.2.1 Energy adds up* (Energy transfer lesson)* 3.2.2 Energy dissipation* (Energy transfer lesson)* Topic 4 Waves 4.1.1 Sound waves 4.1.1 Sound speed 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 4.2.1 Light 4.2.2 Reflection 4.2.3 Refraction 4.2.4 The eye and vision 4.2.5 Colour CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.1.1 The particle model 5.1.2 States of matter 5.1.3 Melting and freezing 5.1.4 Boiling 5.1.5 More changes of state 5.1.6 Diffusion 5.1.7 Gas pressure 5.1.8 Inside particles 5.2.1 Pure substances and mixtures 5.2.2 Solutions 5.2.3 Solubility 5.2.4 Filtration 5.2.5 Evaporation and distillation 5.2.6 Chromatography Topic 6: Reactions 6.1.1 Chemical reactions 6.1.2 Acids and alkalis 6.1.3 Indicators and pH 6.1.4 Acid strength 6.1.5 Neutralisation 6.1.6 Making salts 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 - Metals and non-metals (includes more about elements and chemical reactions of metals and non-metals combined) 6.2.3 Metals and acids 6.2.4 Metals and oxygen 6.2.5 Metals and water 6.2.6 Metal displacement reactions Topic 7: Earth 7.1.1 The structure of the Earth 7.1.2 Sedimentary rocks 7.1.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks 7.1.4 The rock cycle 7.1.5 Ceramics 7.2.1 The night sky 7.2.2 The Solar System 7.2.3 The Earth 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.1.1 Levels of organisation 8.1.2 The Skeleton 8.1.3 Movement: joints 8.1.4 Movement: muscles 8.2.1 Observing cells 8.2.2 Plant and animal cells 8.2.3 Specialised cells 8.2.4 Movement of substances 8.2.5 Uni-cellular organisms Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 9.2.1 Flowers and pollination 9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination 9.2.3 Seed dispersal Topic 10: Genes 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change 10.2.1 Adolescence 10.2.2 Reproductive systems 10.2.3 Fertilisation and implantation 10.2.4 Development of a fetus 10.2.5 The menstrual cycle BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS TOPIC INCLUDED (5 lesson topic) ACTIVATE 2 PHYSICS Topic 1: Forces 1.3.1 Friction and drag 1.3.2 Squashing and stretching 1.3.3 Turning forces 1.4.1 Pressure in gases 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids 1.4.3 Stress in solids Topic 2: Electromagnets 2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields 2.4.1 Electromagnets 2.4.2 Using electromagnets Topic 3: Energy 3.3.1 Work, energy, and machines 3.4.1 Energy and temperature 3.4.2 Energy transfer: particles 3.4.3 Energy transfer: radiation and insulation Topic 4 Waves 4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 4.4.1 Modelling waves CHEMISTRY Topic 5: Matter 5.3.1 Elements 5.3.2 Atoms 5.3.3 Compounds 5.3.4 Chemical formulae 5.3.5 Polymers 5.4.1 The Periodic Table 5.4.2 The elements of Group 1 5.4.3 The elements of Group 7 5.4.4 The elements of Group 0 Topic 6: Reactions 6.3.1 Atoms in chemical reactions 6.3.2 Combustion 6.3.3 Thermal decomposition 6.3.4 Conservation of mass 6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic 6.3.2 Energy level diagrams 6.4.3 Bond energies Topic 7: Earth 7.3.1 Global warming 7.3.2 The carbon cycle 7.3.3 Climate change 7.4.1 Extracting metals 7.4.2 Recycling BIOLOGY Topic 8: Organisms 8.3.1 Gas exchange 8.3.2 Breathing 8.3.3 Drugs 8.3.4 Alcohol 8.3.5 Smoking 8.4.1 Nutrients 8.4.2 Food tests 8.4.3 Unhealthy diet 8.4.4 Digestive system 8.4.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion Topic 9: Ecosystems 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 9.3.3 Biotechnology 9.4.1 Photosynthesis 9.4.2 Leaves 9.4.3 Investigating photosynthesis 9.4.4 Plant minerals Topic 10: Genes 10.3.1 Natural selection 10.3.2 Charles Darwin 10.3.3 Extinction 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity 10.4.1 Inheritance 10.4.2 DNA 10.4.3 Genetics 10.4.4 Genetic modification Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1&2 specification. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Waves AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Waves AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate topic 4: Waves. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: Activate 1: 4.1.1 Sound waves and speed (sound and energy transfer) 4.1.2 Loudness and amplitude 4.1.3 Frequency and pitch 4.1.4 The ear and hearing 4.2.1 Light 4.2.2 Reflection 4.2.3 Refraction 4.2.4 The eye and vision 4.2.5 Colour Activate 2 4.3.1 Sound waves, water waves, and energy 4.3.2 Radiation and energy 4.4.1 Modelling waves This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Circulatory System GCSE Biology
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Circulatory System GCSE Biology

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Biology Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced three lesson topic supports your students in learning about the circulatory system. Students will describe the function of each blood component, describe the main features and function of the three blood vessels, and describe the structure and function of the heart. The resource is designed to be taught over three lessons. The resource is suitable for all exam boards and includes a detailed and engaging PowerPoint Presentation with key points, worked examples, differentiated activities, exam style questions, progress check questions/quizzes for students to complete, worksheets with answers included. The resource is also suitable for use in KS3 Science classes. INCLUDED IN RESOURCE: 84 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and quizzes. Differentiated worksheets with answers included. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For more resources like this please visit: /teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
Charles Darwin KS3 Activate Science
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Charles Darwin KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about Darwin’s theory. Students will describe how Darwin come up with his theory, describe the process of peer review, and evaluate the evidence that Darwin used to develop his theory of natural selection. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Genes topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated activity sheet and information sheet
Enzymes GCSE Biology
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Enzymes GCSE Biology

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Biology Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about Enzymes. Students will: Explain the mechanism of enzyme action including the active site and enzyme specificity. Explain how enzymes can be denatured due to changes in the shape of the active site. Explain the effects of temperature, substrate concentration and pH on enzyme activity. Demonstrate an understanding of rate calculations for enzyme activity. Explain the importance of enzymes as biological catalysts in the synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids and their breakdown into sugars, amino acids and fatty acids and glycerol. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. This resource has been adapted to cover all exam boards. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 29 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions. Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included.
Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
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Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 10.1 Variation. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 10.1.1 Variation 10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous 10.1.3 Competition and adaptation 10.1.4 Adapting to change Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Alcohol KS3 Activate Science
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Alcohol KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Science! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the effects of alcohol on health and behaviour. Students will state what drug ethanol is, describe the effect of alcohol on health and behaviour, and describe the effect alcohol has on conception and pregnancy. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science and PSHE lessons. Included: 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet Class practical worksheet Handout
Adapting to change KS3 Activate Science
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Adapting to change KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms adapt to environmental changes. Students will state what is meant by interdependence, describe how organisms adapt to environmental changes, and explain how competition can lead to adaptation. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets Teacher notes and answers
Disruption to food chains and webs KS3 Activate Science
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Disruption to food chains and webs KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how toxic materials accumulate in a food web. Students will describe the factors that affect the population of a species, explain how toxic materials accumulate in a food web, and explain the importance of insect pollinators to food supplies. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
Competition KS3 Activate Science
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Competition KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how organisms are adapted to survive in their environment. Students will state what is meant by competition, describe some resources plants and animals compete for, describe how organisms are adapted to survive in their environments, and explain the interaction between predator and prey populations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Ecosystems topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 26 slides in total for the lesson PPT Information sheets x15 Differentiated Worksheets x7 Answer sheet
Human Reproduction Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Human Reproduction Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! Created for the AQA Activate 1 Human reproduction topic. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: Adolescence Reproductive systems Fertilisation and implantation Development of a fetus The menstrual cycle Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for PSHE lessons if needed. This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Ecosystem Processes Activate 2 KS3 science bundle
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Ecosystem Processes Activate 2 KS3 science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Photosynthesis Leaves Plant minerals Chemosynthesis Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Food chains and webs Disruption to food chains and webs Ecosystems Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Specialised Cells KS3 Activate Science
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Specialised Cells KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how animal and plant cells are specialised. Students will state some examples of specialised plant and animal cells, describe the function of various specialised cells, and explain how the structure of a specialised cell can help it to carry out its function. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, differentiated worksheets, information sheets, card sort and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the cells topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 27 slides in total for the lesson PPT Specialised cells information sheets Differentiated worksheets (on lesson PPT) Card sort activity
Respiration AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Respiration AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 9.3 Respiration. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 9.3.1 Aerobic respiration 9.3.2 Anaerobic respiration 9.3.3 Biotechnology Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Movement Muscles KS3 Activate Science
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Movement Muscles KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how muscles work to cause movement. Students will state examples of groups of muscles in the body, describe the function of major muscle groups, and explain how antagonistic muscles cause movement. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Handoutx2
Movement Joints KS3 Activate Science
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Movement Joints KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the role of joints in movement. Students will state where joints are found in the body, describe the structure and function of joints, and explain how to measure the force exerted by different muscles. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Structure and Function of Body Systems topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Joints information sheets Worksheets x 2 Handout
Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Competition and adaptation Adapting to change Variation Continuous and discontinuous Inheritance Natural selection Extinction Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Health and lifestyle SMART Activate 2 KS3 Biology Bundle
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Health and lifestyle SMART Activate 2 KS3 Biology Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 2 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 1.1 Nutrients 1.2 Food tests 1.3 Unhealthy diet 1.4 Digestive system 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 1.6 Drugs 1.7 Alcohol 1.8 Smoking Perfect for KS3 Biology and can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, worksheets and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Energy Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
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Energy Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created using the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Food and fuels Energy transfer Energy and temperature Energy transfer particles Energy transfer radiation Energy resources Energy and power Work, energy, and machines Perfect for KS3 Physics and can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.