Hero image

The Resource Lab

Average Rating4.90
(based on 60 reviews)

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.

378Uploads

259k+Views

520k+Downloads

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.
Continuous and discontinuous variation KS3 Activate Science
ychebboutychebbout

Continuous and discontinuous variation KS3 Activate Science

(3)
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to represent variation within a species. Students will recall variation, describe the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation, and represent variation within a species using graphs. 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 Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes Handout sheet
Activate 1 KS3 Physics bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Activate 1 KS3 Physics bundle

19 Resources
The ultimate KS3 Physics bundle! Created for the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the following Activate 1 chapters: Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Sound Chapter 3: Light Chapter 4: Space Perfect for KS3 Physics and can easily be adapted for GCSE Science or even KS2 Science lessons if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

8 Resources
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.
SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

20 Resources
NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM The ultimate KS3 Chemistry bundle! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the Activate 1 Chemistry chapters: Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour 1.1: The particle model 1.2: States of matter 1.3: Density 1.4: Melting and freezing 1.5: Boiling 1.6: More changes of state 1.7: Diffusion Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds 2.1: Elements 2.2: Atoms 2.3: Compounds 2.4: Chemical formulae Chapter 3: Reactions 3.1: Chemical reaction 3.2: Word equations 3.3: Oxidation reactions 3.4: Decomposition reactions 3.5: Using ratios 3.6: Conservation of mass 3.7: Exothermic and endothermic Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis 4.1: Acids and alkalis 4.2: Indicators and pH 4.3: Neutralisation 4.4: Making salts Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
KS3 Scientific Skills Knowledge Organiser
ychebboutychebbout

KS3 Scientific Skills Knowledge Organiser

(0)
Perfect resource for KS3 Science! This resource assists students in learning about key scientific skills. This resource can be used as a revision aid or support sheet to help students during lessons covering these key scientific skills.
Changing the subject KS3 Activate Science
ychebboutychebbout

Changing the subject KS3 Activate Science

(0)
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how you change the subject of an equation. Students will state the equation for calculating resistance, change the subject of an equation, and apply changing the subject of an equation to the equation for resistance. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the new Oxford Smart Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 10 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet *
Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Adaptation and inheritance Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

7 Resources
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.
Sound Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Sound Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

5 Resources
Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created using the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Waves Sound and energy transfer Loudness and pitch Detecting sound Echoes and ultrasound Perfect for KS3 Physics and can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, quizzes, and worksheets. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Speed KS3 Activate Science
ychebboutychebbout

Speed KS3 Activate Science

(0)
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to calculate the speed of an object . Students will use the formula for calculating speed, describe the link between speed and journey time, and describe how the speed of an object depends on the movement of the observer. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the motion and pressure topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Distance-time graphs KS3 Activate Science
ychebboutychebbout

Distance-time graphs KS3 Activate Science

(0)
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how to calculate speed from a distance-time graph. Students will state what a straight line or a curved line on a distance-time graph tells you about speed, calculate speed from a distance-time graph, illustrate a journey with changing speed and label changes in motion. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the motion and pressure topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Forces AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Forces AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

5 Resources
Perfect for KS3 Physics! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 1: Forces. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: 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 This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Forces AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Forces AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

11 Resources
Perfect for KS3 Physics! Created for the new AQA Approved Activate 1&2 topic 1: Forces. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes: Activate 1: 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 Activate 2: 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 on solids This bundle comes complete with engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations, differentiated activities, quizzes, worksheets and class practical activities. Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Motion and Pressure Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Motion and Pressure Activate 2 KS3 Science Bundle

6 Resources
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: Speed Motion graphs (distance-time graphs) Pressure in gases Pressure in liquids Pressure in solids Turning forces 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.
Activate 2 KS3 Physics bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Activate 2 KS3 Physics bundle

19 Resources
The ultimate KS3 Physics bundle! Created for the Activate 2 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the following Activate 2 chapters: Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Competition KS3 Activate Science
ychebboutychebbout

Competition KS3 Activate Science

(0)
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
Interdependence AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Interdependence AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

4 Resources
Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 9.1 Interdependence. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 9.1.1 Food chains and webs 9.1.2 Disruption to food chains and webs 9.1.3 Ecosystems 9.1.4 Competition 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.
Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Variation AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science bundle

4 Resources
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.
AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

AQA Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

5 Resources
The complete AQA Activate 1 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 82 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). 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) Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 1 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.
Reactions SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Reactions SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

7 Resources
NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Chemistry! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 3.1 Chemical reactions 3.2 Word equations 3.3 Oxidation reactions 3.4 Decomposition reactions 3.5 Using ratios 3.6 Conservation of mass 3.7 Exothermic and endothermic Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
Sound SMART Activate 1 KS3 Physics Bundle
ychebboutychebbout

Sound SMART Activate 1 KS3 Physics Bundle

5 Resources
NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 2.1 Waves 2.2 Sound 2.3 Loudness and pitch 2.4 Detecting sound 2.5 Echoes and ultrasound Perfect for KS3 Physics and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.