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.
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 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.
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The complete KS3 Biology Activate 1 bundle. Created for the Oxford AQA Approved Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with 25 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 Biology chapter.
Full list of Activate 1 Biology topics and lessons:
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
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Biology 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.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 10: Genes. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
10.1 Variation
10.1.1 Variation
10.1.2 Continuous and discontinuous
10.1.3 Competition and adaptation
10.1.4 Adapting to change
10.2 Human reproduction
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
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.
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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 9: Ecosystems. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
9.1 Interdependence
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 Plant reproduction
9.2.1 Flowers and pollination
9.2.2 Fertilisation and germination
9.2.3 Seed dispersal
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
The complete KS3 Biology Activate 1 & 2 bundle. Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 43 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from every Activate 1 & 2 Biology chapter.
Full list of Activate 1 Biology chapters and lessons:
Chapter 1: Cells
1.1 Observing cells
1.2 Plant and animal cells
1.3 Specialised cells
1.4 Movement of substances
1.5 Unicellular organisms
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
2.1 Levels of organisation
2.2 Gas exchange
2.3 Breathing
2.4 Skeleton
2.5 Movement: Joints
2.6 Movement: Muscles
Chapter 3: Reproduction
3.1 Adolescence
3.2 Reproductive systems
3.3 Fertilisation and implantation
3.4 Development of a fetus
3.5 The menstrual cycle
3.6 Flowers and pollination
3.7 Fertilisation and germination
3.8 Seed dispersal
Full list of Activate 2 Biology chapters and lessons:
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
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
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
2.1 Photosynthesis
2.2 Leaves
2.3 Plant minerals
2.4 Chemosynthesis
2.5 Aerobic respiration
2.6 Anaerobic respiration
2.7 Food chains and webs
2.8 Disruption to food chains and webs
2.9 Ecosystems
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
3.1 Competition and adaptation
3.2 Adapting to change
3.3 Variation
3.4 Continuous and discontinuous
3.5 Inheritance
3.6 Natural selection
3.7 Extinction
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Biology 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.
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The complete KS3 Activate 1 & 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 & 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 137 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle.
Full list of Activate 1 chapters:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Cells
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
Chapter 3: Reproduction
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour
Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds
Chapter 3: Reactions
Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Forces
Chapter 2: Sound
Chapter 3: Light
Chapter 4: Space
WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS:
Back to School Science
Laboratory safety and hazard symbols
Lab equipment, scales and measuring
The Bunsen burner
Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data.
Full list of Activate 2 chapters:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: The Periodic Table
Chapter 2: Separation techniques
Chapter 3: Metals and acids
Chapter 4: The Earth
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism
Chapter 2: Energy
Chapter 3: Motion and pressure
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.
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The complete KS3 Activate 2 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 2 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 72 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter.
Full list of Activate 2 chapters and lessons:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
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
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
2.1 Photosynthesis
2.2 Leaves
2.3 Plant minerals
2.4 Chemosynthesis
2.5 Aerobic respiration
2.6 Anaerobic respiration
2.7 Food chains and webs
2.8 Disruption to food chains and webs
2.9 Ecosystems
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
3.1 Competition and adaptation
3.2 Adapting to change
3.3 Variation
3.4 Continuous and discontinuous
3.5 Inheritance
3.6 Natural selection
3.7 Extinction
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: The Periodic Table
1.1 Metals and non-metals
1.2 Groups and periods (Periodic Table)
1.3 The elements of Group 1
1.4 The elements of Group 7
1.5 The elements of Group 0
Chapter 2: Separation techniques
2.1 Mixtures
2.2-2.3 Solutions and solubility
2.4 Filtration
2.5 Evaporation and distillation
2.6 Chromatography
Chapter 3: Metals and acids
3.1 Acids and metals
3.2 Metals and oxygen
3.3 Metals and water
3.4 Metal displacement reactions
3.5 Extracting metals
3.6 Ceramics
3.7 Polymers
3.8 Composites
Chapter 4: The Earth
4.1 The Earth and its atmosphere
4.2 Sedimentary rocks
4.3 Igneous and metamorphic rocks
4.4 The rock cycle
4.5 The carbon cycle
4.6 Climate change
4.7 Recycling
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism
1.1 Charging up
1.2 Circuits and current
1.3 Potential difference
1.4 Series and parallel
1.5 Resistance
1.6 Magnets and magnetic fields
1.7 Electromagnets
1.8 Using electromagnets
Chapter 2: Energy
2.1 Food and fuels
2.2 Energy adds up
2.3 Energy and temperature
2.4 Energy transfer: particles
2.5 Energy transfer: radiation
2.6 Energy resources
2.7 Energy and power
2.8 Work, energy, and machines
Chapter 3: Motion and pressure
3.1 Speed
3.2 Motion graphs
3.3 Pressure in gases
3.4 Pressure in liquids
3.5 Pressure on solids
3.6 Turning forces
Perfect if you’re teaching the complete Activate 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.
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The complete KS3 Activate 1 bundle (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Created for the Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 specification and updated using the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with 65 fully differentiated and resourced lessons from each Biology, Chemistry and Physics chapter. Also included is the working scientifically and scientific skills bundle.
Full list of Activate 1 chapters and lessons:
BIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Cells
1.1 Observing cells
1.2 Plant and animal cells
1.3 Specialised cells
1.4 Movement of substances
1.5 Unicellular organisms
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
2.1 Levels of organisation
2.2 Gas exchange
2.3 Breathing
2.4 Skeleton
2.5 Movement: Joints
2.6 Movement: Muscles
Chapter 3: Reproduction
3.1 Adolescence
3.2 Reproductive systems
3.3 Fertilisation and implantation
3.4 Development of a fetus
3.5 The menstrual cycle
3.6 Flowers and pollination
3.7 Fertilisation and germination
3.8 Seed dispersal
CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour
1.1 The particle model
1.2 States of matter
1.3-1.5 Changes of state bundle
1.6 Diffusion
1.7 Gas pressure
Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds
2.1-2.2 Elements and atoms bundle
2.3-2.4 Compounds and chemical formulae bundle
Chapter 3: Reactions
3.1 Chemical reactions
3.2 Word equations
3.3 Burning fuels
3.4 Thermal decomposition
3.5 Conservation of mass
3.6 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
PHYSICS
Chapter 1: Forces
1.1 Introduction to forces
1.2 Squashing and stretching
1.3 Drag forces and friction
1.4 Forces at a distance
1.5 Balanced and unbalanced
Chapter 2: Sound
2.1 Waves
2.2 Sound and energy transfer
2.3 Loudness and pitch
2.4 Detecting sound
2.5 Echoes and ultrasound
Chapter 3: Light
3.1 Light
3.2 Reflection
3.3 Refraction
3.4 The eye and the camera
3.5 Colour
Chapter 4: Space
4.1 The night sky
4.2 The Solar System
4.3 The Earth
4.4 The Moon
WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS:
Back to School Science
Laboratory safety and hazard symbols
Lab equipment, scales and measuring
The Bunsen burner
Data - Recording, analysing and evaluating data.
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.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the process of chemosynthesis. Students will describe the process of chemosynthesis, explain where it takes place, and compare and contrast chemosynthesis with photosynthesis.
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.
16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
1 worksheet + 2 reading sheets
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.
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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 2 topic 4: Waves. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
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, quizzes and worksheets. Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if required.
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Perfect for KS3 Science! Created for the AQA Activate 1 topic 4: Waves. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
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
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 KS2 Science if required.
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Perfect for KS3 Physics! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 1 topic 4.2 Light. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons:
4.2.1 Light
4.2.2 Reflection
4.2.3 Refraction
4.2.4 The eye and vision
4.2.5 Colour
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, class practicals, quizzes, and worksheets.
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the electromagnetic spectrum. Students will describe the properties, uses and dangers of each electromagnetic wave type and explain the effect of radiation on living cells.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, information cards and worksheet, and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Waves topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
15 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in exploring the eye and vision. Students will learn about the structure and function of the different parts of the eye, use ray diagrams to describe how light passes through the lens in the eye, and explain how lenses may be used to correct vision.
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 Light topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
40 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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.
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Perfect for KS3 Physics! Created for the new AQA Approved Activate 1&2 topic 3: Energy. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the topic. This includes:
Activate 1:
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)*
Activate 2:
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
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 needed.
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