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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.
Structure and Function of Body Systems Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle
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Structure and Function of Body Systems Activate 1 KS3 Science Bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created using the Activate 1 KS3 Science and the new AQA Approved Activate Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: Levels of organisation Gas exchange Breathing Skeleton Movement: joints Movement: muscles Perfect for KS3 Science and lessons can easily be adapted for KS2 Science if needed. Lessons include engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practicals for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
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.
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
Genes AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science bundle
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Genes AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science bundle

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Perfect for KS3 Biology! This bundle has been created for the new AQA Activate 2 topic 10: Genes. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons: 10.3 Evolution 10.3.1 Natural selection 10.3.2 Charles Darwin 10.3.3 Extinction 10.3.4 Preserving biodiversity 10.4 Inheritance 10.4.1 Inheritance 10.4.2 DNA 10.4.3 Genetics 10.4.4 Genetic modification Perfect for KS3 Biology and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, and quizzes. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a comment. Thank you.
Unhealthy Diet KS3 Activate Science
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Unhealthy Diet 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 health issues associated with consuming an unhealthy diet. Students will recall how you get and use energy, describe some health issues caused by an unbalanced diet, and calculate the energy requirements for different people. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, information sheets, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Health and lifestyle topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 36 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet + information sheets Class practical worksheet + teacher notes
Drag forces and friction KS3 Activate Science
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Drag forces and friction 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 and investigating the effects of drag forces and friction on objects. Students will describe examples of everyday situations involving drag forces, describe the effect of drag force and friction on objects, and explain how friction and drag forces can be reduced. 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 Forces topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 26 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Movement of Substances KS3 Activate Science
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Movement of Substances 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 substances move in and out of animal and plant cells. Students will describe the process of diffusion and explain how diffusion occurs in animal and plant cells. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, quizzes, differentiated worksheet and a class practical 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 students. Included: 18 slides in total for the lesson PPT 2 worksheets Class practical worksheet
Gas Pressure KS3 Activate Science
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Gas Pressure 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 pressure occurs in gases. Students will describe what is meant by gas pressure, explain unfamiliar observations about gas pressure in terms of particles, and draw before and after diagrams of particles to explain observations about gas pressure. 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 Particles and their behaviour topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *Included: 35 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes Quiz PPT Differentiated worksheet Topic review worksheet and answers. *
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.
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Topic 3 Bundle
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Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Topic 3 Bundle

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The complete Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Topic 3 Bundle Perfect if you teach Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Single Science or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced topic bundle supports your students in learning about Chemical Changes. Students will learn about acids and bases, strong and weak acids, reactions of acids, making insoluble and soluble salts, electrolysis and predicting products of electrolysis. This resource has been created to cover all the specification points from topic 3 - Chemical Changes. This bundle can also be adapted to cover other exam boards. The resource includes a detailed and engaging 70 slide topic PowerPoint with key points and differentiated activities, worksheets with mark schemes included, exam style questions and progress check questions/quizzes for students to complete. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 70 slide topic PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes. 10 Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For the full set of Chemistry topic bundles please visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
Turning Forces KS3 Activate Science
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Turning Forces 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 turning forces. Students will state what is meant by pivot and moment, calculate the moment of a force, and apply the law of moments to calculations involving clockwise and anti-clockwise moments. 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 motion and pressure topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 15 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Microscopy GCSE Biology
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Microscopy GCSE Biology

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Perfect if you teach GCSE Biology Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about microscopy. Students will explain how changes in microscope technology have enabled us to see cell structures and organelles with more clarity and detail, demonstrate an understanding of number, size and scale, including the use of estimations and explain when they should be used, demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between quantitative units in relation to cells. This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. This resource has been adapted to cover all exam boards. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 20 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions. Differentiated worksheet with mark scheme included.
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds KS3 Activate Science
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Atoms, Elements, and Compounds KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson that assists students in learning about atoms, elements, compounds and chemical formulae. In part 1: Students will state what an element is and recall chemical symbols, describe what atoms are, and compare the properties of one atom of an element to the properties of many atoms. In part 2: 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 has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 57 slides in total for the lesson PPT Particle diagrams support PPT 3 Worksheets Knowledge organiser
SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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SMART Activate 1 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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NEW FOR 2022/23: KS3 SMART ACTIVATE CURRICULUM The ultimate KS3 Chemistry bundle! This bundle has been created for the new Oxford SMART Activate 1 KS3 Science course. It comes complete with the following fully differentiated and resourced lessons from the Activate 1 Chemistry chapters: Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour 1.1: The particle model 1.2: States of matter 1.3: Density 1.4: Melting and freezing 1.5: Boiling 1.6: More changes of state 1.7: Diffusion Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds 2.1: Elements 2.2: Atoms 2.3: Compounds 2.4: Chemical formulae Chapter 3: Reactions 3.1: Chemical reaction 3.2: Word equations 3.3: Oxidation reactions 3.4: Decomposition reactions 3.5: Using ratios 3.6: Conservation of mass 3.7: Exothermic and endothermic Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis 4.1: Acids and alkalis 4.2: Indicators and pH 4.3: Neutralisation 4.4: Making salts Perfect for KS3 Chemistry and lessons can easily be adapted for GCSE Science if needed. This bundle includes engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentations with differentiated activities, worksheets, class practical activities and quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy the resource and feel free to leave a review. Thank you.
SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Biology Bundle
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SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Biology Bundle

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The complete Oxford SMART Activate 1&2 Biology bundle. Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Biology Activate 1&2 specification, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the Activate Biology chapters. Full list of SMART Activate 1 Biology chapters: Chapter 1: Cells Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems Chapter 3: Reproduction Full list of SMART Activate 2 Biology chapters: Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Biological processes Chapter 3: Ecosystems and adaptation Chapter 4: Inheritance These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned at KS2 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For more resources like this feel free to visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Chemistry Bundle
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SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Chemistry Bundle

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The complete Oxford SMART Activate 1&2 Chemistry bundle. Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Chemistry Activate 1&2 specification, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the Activate Chemistry chapters. Full list of SMART Activate 1 Chemistry chapters: Chapter 1: Particles and their behaviour Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds Chapter 3: Reactions Chapter 4: Acids and alkalis Full list of SMART Activate 2 Chemistry chapters: Chapter 1: The Periodic Table Chapter 2: Separation techniques Chapter 3: Metals and other materials Chapter 4: The Earth These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned at KS2 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For more resources like this feel free to visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Physics Bundle
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SMART Activate 1&2 KS3 Physics Bundle

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The complete Oxford SMART Activate 1&2 Physics bundle. Perfect if you teach the new Oxford SMART KS3 Physics Activate 1&2 specification, this fully differentiated and resourced bundle covers every lesson from the Activate Physics chapters. Full list of SMART Activate 1 Physics chapters: Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Sound Chapter 3: Light Chapter 4: Space Full list of SMART Activate 2 Physics chapters: Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism Chapter 2: Energy Chapter 3: Motion and pressure These resources provide a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students; building on what they’ve learned at KS2 and easing progression to GCSE and beyond. Each lesson comes complete with an engaging and detailed PowerPoint Presentation, differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demo activities for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. For more resources like this feel free to visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ychebbout
Extracting Metals KS3 Activate Science
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Extracting 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 how metals are extracted from ores. Students will state what is meant by an ore, describe how metals are extracted from ores, and explain which metal oxides react with carbon. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 12 slides in total for the lesson PPT Worksheet with Teacher notes
Thermal decomposition KS3 Activate Science
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Thermal decomposition 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 thermal decomposition reactions. Students will write word equations for decomposition reactions and use particle diagrams to describe what happens during these reactions. 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 GCSE Science. Included: 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheet and class practical worksheet Teacher notes with answers
Fertilisation and Implantation KS3 Activate Science
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Fertilisation and Implantation 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 what happens during fertilisation. Students will describe the processes of sexual intercourse and fertilisation, and the causes of low fertility in males and females. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities 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 PSHE lessons. Included: 13 slides in total for the lesson PPT Handouts