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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

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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
The Solar System Lesson bundle
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The Solar System Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 7.2.2 The Solar System lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the model of the Solar System. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
The Moon Lesson bundle
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The Moon Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 7.2.4 The Moon and changing ideas lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what causes the phases of the Moon, and how models of our Solar System have changed over time. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™
Energy demands Lesson bundle
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Energy demands Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P3.1 Energy demands lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy demands are met, and energy resources are used. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. 1. Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™ If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Big energy issues Lesson bundle
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Big energy issues Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P3.5 Big energy issues lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the need for a base load of electricity and how supply and demand are managed. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. 1. Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™ If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Energy from wind and water Lesson bundle
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Energy from wind and water Lesson bundle

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the AQA GCSE Physics P3.2 Energy from wind and water lesson in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from wind and water sources. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. 1. Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™ If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Reflection Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Reflection Distance learning (KS3 1)

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During this distance learning lesson (4.2.2 Reflection) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how light is reflected from different surfaces. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes (5 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Reflection Lesson bundle (KS3)
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Reflection Lesson bundle (KS3)

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This lesson bundle covers the content for the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 4.2.2 Reflection lesson, in two formats- classroom based lesson presentation and digital worksheet Ideal for distance learning or covering missed content after absence. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how light is reflected from different surfaces. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 1.Classroom based presentation- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Please note worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. 2.Digital worksheet- Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Please note: This resource works best as a Google Doc ™ If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
The eye and vision Distance learning
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The eye and vision Distance learning

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During this distance learning lesson (4.2.4 The eye and vision) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how the human eye focuses on objects. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 4a: Waves- 4.2 Light chapter. Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class This resource includes (4 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (joke of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Evidence and sources (KS3 2)
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Evidence and sources (KS3 2)

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Presentation covering the content for the EP2.9 Evidence and sources lesson from the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 Enquiry processes chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of what peer review is and its importance. 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) Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
Asking Scientific questions Distance learning (KS3 1)
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Asking Scientific questions Distance learning (KS3 1)

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This digital worksheet covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 1 EP: 1.1 Asking scientific questions lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to develop an idea into an investigation. Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson Aimed at a mixed ability class This resource includes: • Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. • Explain- lesson presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). • Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. • Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features). The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (joke of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
Charging up (Static electricity) Distance learning
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Charging up (Static electricity) Distance learning

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During this engaging distance learning lesson on charging up (static electricity) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what happens when charged objects interact. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.2.2 Charging up lesson. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. This editable resource includes (4 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: 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. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: 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. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Current Lesson bundle
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Current Lesson bundle

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This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the current lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Current is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by current and what happens to it in series and parallel circuits. This lesson is the 4th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.2.1 Current lesson. The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Bundle contents: 1. Classroom-based presentation and resources: ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria ● Discussion Slides ● Information Slides with Levelled Content ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work) ● Practical Activity ● Differentiated Questions with Answers ● Student Worksheets/Handouts ● Homework Activities 2. Digital worksheet: ● Teacher guidance and answers ● Engagement ● Exploration ● Explanation ● Application ● Extension ● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Series and parallel circuit Lesson bundle
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Series and parallel circuit Lesson bundle

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This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the series and parallel circuits lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Series and parallel circuits is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of what happens to the potential difference across components in series and parallel circuits. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits lesson. The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Bundle contents: 1. Classroom-based presentation and resources: ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria ● Discussion Slides ● Information Slides with Levelled Content ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work) ● Practical Activity ● Differentiated Questions with Answers 2. Digital worksheet: ● Teacher guidance and answers ● Engagement ● Exploration ● Explanation ● Application ● Extension ● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Potential difference
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Potential difference

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Potential difference is a comprehensive lesson designed to Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by potential difference through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.1 Potential difference lesson. The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (24 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (high demand) This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Potential difference Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Potential difference Lesson bundle
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Potential difference Lesson bundle

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This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the potential difference lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. Potential difference is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by potential difference. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.1 Potential difference lesson. The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Bundle contents: 1. Classroom-based presentation and resources: ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria ● Discussion Slides ● Information Slides with Levelled Content ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work) ● Practical Activity ● Differentiated Questions with Answers ● Student Worksheets/Handouts 2. Digital worksheet: ● Teacher guidance and answers ● Engagement ● Exploration ● Explanation ● Application ● Extension ● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Resistance Lesson bundle
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Resistance Lesson bundle

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This comprehensive lesson bundle provides the resistance lesson in both classroom and distance learning formats: PowerPoint for classroom instruction and digital worksheets for distance learning. resistance is an engaging and differentiated lesson designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of what is meant by resistance and how to calculate it. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism, 2.1.2 Resistance lesson. The bundle includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement and is fully editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Bundle contents: 1. Classroom-based presentation and resources: ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria ● Discussion Slides ● Information Slides with Levelled Content ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work) ● Practical Activity ● Differentiated Questions with Answers ● Student Worksheets/Handouts 2. Digital worksheet: ● Teacher guidance and answers ● Engagement ● Exploration ● Explanation ● Application ● Extension ● Please note: To fully utilise this resource, students need a computer with internet access. This resource is recommended for use in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Activate 1 Electricity Distance learning
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Activate 1 Electricity Distance learning

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Electricity (Distance learning) contains 5 digital worksheets designed to help Year 7 students develop their understanding of potential difference, resistance, and current through engaging activities. These adaptable resources are perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.2.1 Potential difference and resistance and 3.2.2 Current topics and the Activate 1 (OUP) 2a: Electromagnetism chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Each editable resource includes: ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: 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. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: 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 these resources. ● Google Doc™ Format: These resources are best used in Google Doc™ format. While they can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com