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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.
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
Inheritance KS3 Activate Science
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Inheritance KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how characteristics are inherited and how scientists have worked together to develop the DNA model. Students will describe how characteristics are inherited, describe the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Students will also explain how a DNA mutation may affect an organism and its future offspring. 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 Adaptation and inheritance 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 Differentiated worksheets Reading sheets
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
Plant Minerals KS3 Activate Science
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Plant Minerals KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the minerals plants need to survive. Students will state the four minerals needed for healthy plant growth, describe the function of minerals and symptoms of mineral deficiency, and explain why fertilisers are used by farmers. 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. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets
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
Ecosystems KS3 Activate Science
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Ecosystems KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about ecosystems. Students will describe what is meant by ecosystem, community, habitat, and environment. Students will also explain how different organisms co-exist within an ecosystem, and describe niches within an ecosystem. 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 Ecosystem processes topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 19 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and Teacher notes DO NOW task sheet handout
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.
Natural selection KS3 Activate Science
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Natural selection KS3 Activate Science

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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 natural selection and how organisms have evolved over time. Students will describe what is meant by evolution, describe the theory of natural selection and explain why species evolve over time. 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 Adaptation and inheritance topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Reading sheets
Plant and Animal Cells KS3 Activate Science
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Plant and Animal Cells KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the difference between animal and plant cells. Students will describe the function of cell components, and compare the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the cells topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 23 slides in total for the lesson PPT 15 slides for the quiz PPT Cell component information sheets and worksheet for students to complete Literacy and grammar success criteria sheet
Compounds and Chemical formulae KS3 Activate Science
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Compounds and Chemical formulae 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 compounds are and how we interpret chemical formulae. Students will describe the difference between an element and compound, write the chemical names for some simple compounds, write and interpret chemical formulae. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demos for students to complete. This resource is part of the Elements, atoms, and compounds topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 41 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT Worksheets
Flowers and Pollination KS3 Activate Science
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Flowers and Pollination KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how plants reproduce. Students will identify the main structures of a flower, describe the process of pollination, and describe the differences between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated plants. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, activity sheet, information sheets and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Reproduction topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 lessons. Included: 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT Activity sheet Information sheets
Photosynthesis KS3 Activate Science
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Photosynthesis KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how plants make their own food . Students will describe the process of phtosynthesis, and explain how reactants enter and products leave the plant. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, reading and support sheets, 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. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets Reading sheet Support sheets
Work, Energy, and Machines KS3 Activate Science
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Work, Energy, and Machines 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 how machines use energy to do work. Students will practice calculations involving work done, use diagrams to show how levers and pulleys work, and compare the work needed to move objects different distances. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets 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. 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT
The elements of Group 7 KS3 Activate Science
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The elements of Group 7 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 Group 7 elements - The Halogens. Students will describe the properties and reactivity of the Group 7 elements, use data and observations to describe trends and predict properties of Group 7 elements, and use word equations to describe the reactions. 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: 21 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes Worksheet