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
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
During this distance learning lesson (1.3.2 Squashing and stretching- Hooke’s Law) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how forces deform objects and use Hooke’s law. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
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.
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.
During this distance learning lesson (1.4.2 Pressure in liquids) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of why objects float or sink and how liquid pressure changes with depth. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.4 Pressure chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
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- 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
5 presentations covering the Year 7 1a: Forces chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of speed and gravity.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Each 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: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this lesson (1.3.3 Turning forces- moments) Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by a moment and how to calculate them. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (28 slides)-
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.
During this lesson (1.1.4 Distance-time graphs) Year 7 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of how to use a distance-time graph to describe a journey. Based on the 4th lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- 1.1 Speed chapter.
*Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. *
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Presentation contains (20 slides)-
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.
9 presentations covering the Year 7 7a: Earth chapter of the AQA KS3 Activate scheme. Students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the Earth’s structure and the Universe.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class.
Each 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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During this distance learning lesson (2.3.1 Magnets and magnetic fields) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how magnets interact. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.3 Magnetism chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
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.
During this distance learning lesson (2.4.1 Electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what an electromagnet is. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (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™- 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.
During this distance learning lesson (2.4.2 Using electromagnets) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of some uses of electromagnets. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 8 (OUP) 2b: Electromagnets- 2.4 Electromagnets chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (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™- 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.
During this distance learning lesson (1.1.1 Introduction to forces) Year 7 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what is meant by an interaction pair. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (OUP) 1a: Forces- Speed 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:
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™- 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.
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
During this lesson (P1-5 Kinetic energy and elastic energy stores) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to calculate kinetic and elastic potential energy stores. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P1: Conservation and dissipation of energy chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
During 4.3.2 Radiation and energy Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of the range of wavelengths and frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, and their effect on living cells. Based on the 2nd lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.3 Wave effects chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (30 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During 4.4.1 Modelling waves Year 8 students work through a variety of activities to develop their understanding of longitudinal and transverse waves and make comparisons. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 4b: Waves- 4.4 Wave properties chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class.
Presentation contains (34 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: Activate (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (1.3.1) Year 8 students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the effect of drag forces and friction. Based on the 1st lesson from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces- 1.3 Contact forces chapter.
Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class
This resource includes:
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.
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.
During this lesson (P3.3 Solar power and geothermal energy) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how electricity can be generated from the Sun and the Earth. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P3: Energy resources chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (18 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 61-80 from the AQA KS3 Activate 1 (Year 7) scheme.
Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters:
7a Earth x 4 (part of chapter the rest are in part 3)
8a Organisms x 9
9a Ecosystems x 7
Each 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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
This bundle contains presentations covering the content for lessons 1-20 from the AQA KS3 Activate 2 (Year 8) scheme.
Bundle contains presentations for the following chapters:
Enquiry process 2 x 8
1b Forces x 6
2b Electromagnets x 3
3b Energy x 3
Each 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)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Please note: (Kerboodle) worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Presentation covering the content for the 3.2.1 Energy adds up lesson from the Year 7 AQA KS3 Activate 3a Energy chapter. During this lesson students work through a variety of tasks to develop an understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 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.
This distance learning lesson covers the content for the Year 7 AQA Activate 3a: 3.2.1: Energy adds up lesson. Students work through the digital worksheet completing a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how energy is transferred between stores.
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:
• Teacher guidance and answers
• Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day).
• 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.
