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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
Colour KS3 Activate Science
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Colour 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 we see colours and what happens to light as it passes through prisms and filters . Students will describe what happens when light passes through a prism, how primary colours add to make secondary colours, and explain how filters and coloured materials subtract light. 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 Light topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS2 Science. 30 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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.
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
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
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.
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
Food and Fuels KS3 Activate Science
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Food and Fuels 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 energy content of foods and fuels. Great as an introduction to energy, students will compare the energy in foods and fuels with the energy needed for different activities. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, activity sheets, and quizzes for students to complete. Also included is an optional practical activity worksheet for students to investigate the energy content of food. This resource is part of the energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for KS4 lessons. 28 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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
The eye and vision KS3 Activate Science
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The eye and vision KS3 Activate Science

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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in exploring the eye and vision. Students will learn about the structure and function of the different parts of the eye, use ray diagrams to describe how light passes through the lens in the eye, and explain how lenses may be used to correct vision. 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 Light topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 40 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Circuits and current KS3 Activate Science
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Circuits and current 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 circuits and current. Students will describe what is meant by current, describe how to measure current, and draw circuit diagrams. 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 Electricity and magnetism 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
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
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
Energy Resources KS3 Activate Science
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Energy Resources 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 different ways electricity is generated. Students will describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources, explain how electricity is generated in a power station, and evaluate the use of different energy resources. 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 energy topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. **Approx lesson time: 2 hrs 36 slides in total for the lesson PPT 4 worksheets, answers included Information sheets/handouts included. **
Pressure in Solids KS3 Activate Science
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Pressure in Solids 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 what causes pressure in solids. Students will describe what is meant by stress, explain the effect of solid surfaces on each other using ideas about pressure, calculate pressure and apply ideas of pressure to different situations. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, 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. 14 slides in total for the lesson PPT
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.
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
Gravity KS3 Activate Science
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Gravity 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 what gravity is and how it affects us. Students will describe the difference between mass and weight, explain how gravitational force varies with mass and distance, and use the formula to calculate weight on different planets and explain changes in weight. 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 Forces topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT
Potential difference KS3 Activate Science
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Potential difference 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 potential difference and how it’s measured. Students will describe what is meant by potential difference, draw circuit diagrams and make circuits that measure potential difference, and explain how potential difference affects the way components work. 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: 15 slides in total for the lesson PPT Class practical worksheet and teacher notes
Distance-time graphs KS3 Activate Science
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Distance-time graphs 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 to calculate speed from a distance-time graph. Students will state what a straight line or a curved line on a distance-time graph tells you about speed, calculate speed from a distance-time graph, illustrate a journey with changing speed and label changes in motion. 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 motion and pressure topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 22 slides in total for the lesson PPT