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

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

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the difference between series and parallel circuits. Students will draw series and parallel circuits, describe how current and potential difference vary in series and parallel circuits, and create series and parallel circuits form circuit diagrams. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
The reactivity series KS3 Activate Science
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The reactivity series KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how metals react with water. Students will predict the products of the reaction of a metal with water, write a word equation for the reaction of a metal with water, and use the reactivity series to predict how vigorously metals react with acids, oxygen, and water. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes, and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and other materials topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet *
The Haber Process and Fertilisers GCSE Chemistry
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The Haber Process and Fertilisers GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about The Haber Process and fertilisers. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall reversible reactions and equilibrium, describe and explain the conditions used in The Haber Process, and describe the use and production of fertilisers. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 17 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions. 3x Differentiated worksheets with mark scheme included.
Rates of Reaction GCSE Chemistry
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Rates of Reaction GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about rates of reaction. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will: State what is meant by rate of reaction. Calculate the rate of a reaction. Describe the different experimental methods used to investigate the rate of a reaction - disappearing cross experiment, change in mass experiment, volume of gas given off experiment. Explain what is meant by collision theory and state what factors the rate of a reaction depends on. Explain how changes in temperature, concentration, pressure and surface area affect the rate of reaction. Complete rate experiments involving gases and precipitates. Describe what a catalyst is and explain how it affects the rate of a reaction. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, class practical/demo activities, worksheet with answers, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. Approx lesson time: 2-3 hrs INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 25 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions, quizzes, class practical activities. Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included
Metals and non-metals KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and non-metals KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the properties of metals and non-metals. Students will recall the properties of metals and non-metals, explain how elements are classified as metals and non-metals, and use patterns to classify an element as a metal or non-metal. 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 Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 27 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet with Teacher notes 3 lesson worksheets Periodic Table template
Magnets and magnetic fields KS3 Activate Science
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Magnets and magnetic fields KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about magnetic fields. Students will describe how magnets interact, investigate the magnetic field of a magnet, and explain what magnetic field diagrams tell you about the direction and strength of a magnetic field. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great KS2 Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Metal displacement reactions KS3 Activate Science
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Metal displacement reactions KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating metal displacement reactions. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to explain displacement reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. In the class practical, students will investigate the reactions of various metals with different metal solutions and decide if a displacement reaction has occurred. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet
Chemical Reactions KS3 Activate Science
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Chemical Reactions KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about chemical reactions. Students will describe the characteristics of chemical reactions, explain why chemical reactions are useful, and compare chemical reactions to physical changes. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes Method sheets
Metals and Acids KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and Acids KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with dilute acids. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and explain a metal-acid reaction using particle diagrams. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and two class practicals/demos for students to complete. In the class practicals, students will investigate patterns in reactivity of various metals with dilute acid, and the test for hydrogen gas. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet Word equations practice worksheet
Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium GCSE Chemistry
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Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium GCSE Chemistry

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall what is meant by a reversible reaction and explain how they reach equilibrium, explain what is meant by a dynamic equilibrium, and use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain how changing the conditions alters the position of equilibrium. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 16 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions and practice exam questions. 2x Differentiated worksheets with mark scheme included.
Resistance KS3 Activate Science
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Resistance KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about resistance and how we calculate it. Students will use a formula to calculate resistance, explain how resistance affects the way components work, and use a model or analogy to explain resistance. 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 Electricity and magnetism topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT Resistance calculations worksheet Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Indicators and pH KS3 Activate Science
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Indicators and pH KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating how we use indicators and the pH scale to categorise solutions as acidic, alkaline, or neutral . Students will identify acids, alkalis, and neutral solutions on the pH scale, identify the best indicator to distinguish between solutions of different pH, and use data and observations to determine the pH of a solution. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. This resource is part of the Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. *Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheets Quiz PPT 3 class practicals: Making red cabbage indicator, using litmus paper, and using Universal Indicator. *
Oxidation reactions KS3 Activate Science
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Oxidation reactions KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about what happens when fuels burn. Students will state the meanings of combustion and oxidation, write word equations for oxidation reactions, and predict the products of the combustion of fuels. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical activity for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 21 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes. *
Acids and Alkalis KS3 Activate Science
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Acids and Alkalis KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the properties and uses of acids and alkalis. Students will recall the hazards of acids and alkalis and how to handle them safely, describe the differences between concentrated and dilute solutions of an acid, and compare the properties of acids and alkalis. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and information slides to be displayed in the classroom. This resource is part of the Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 15 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet Information slides for display
Energy and Power KS3 Activate Science
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Energy and Power KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the difference between energy and power. Students will practice calculations involving power and cost, and compare the energy usage and cost of running different home devices. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, card sort and quizzes for students to complete. Also included are resources for the optional class practical activity. This resource is part of the energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Metals and Water KS3 Activate Science
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Metals and Water KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with water. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to predict reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. In the class practical, students will investigate patterns in reactivity of various metals with water. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet
Conservation of Mass KS3 Activate Science
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Conservation of Mass KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about conservation of mass. Students will learn about conservation of mass in chemical reactions and calculate masses of reactants and products. Students will also practice writing balanced symbol equations. 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 Reactions topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Class practical worksheet with Teacher notes
Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science
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Neutralisation KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the pH changes of neutralisation reactions. Students will state what products are formed in the reaction between an acid and alkali, explain how neutralisation reactions are used in different situations, and describe a method for making a neutral solution from an acid and an alkali. 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 Acids and Alkalis topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. Included: 24 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical sheet - Rainbow Fizz! Literacy task sheet Information slides
AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle
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AQA Activate 1&2 KS3 Science Bundle

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

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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.