My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments.
For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website
My comprehensive collection of classroom-based resources caters to KS3 and KS4 science, aligned with the AQA specification. Additionally, I offer a range of distance learning resources to support flexible learning environments.
For the latest updates on resources and new releases, be sure to visit my website
8 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry C5: Chemical changes chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of the reactivity of metals, and the reactions of acids and bases.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (P2.5 Heating and insulating buildings) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how homes are heated and how to reduce the rate of cooling. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P2: Energy transfer by heating chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (28 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
8 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the processes of ecosystems, communities, distribution and abundance, competition, and adaptations.
Each presentation contains-
• Bell work activity
• Lesson objective and success criteria
• Information slides
• Challenge activities (group work)
• Practical activity (where appropriate)
• Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
• Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
11 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B5: communicable diseases chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which student develop an understanding of health and disease, human and plant diseases caused by pathogens, and how humans and plants defend themselves against disease.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Each presentation contains-
• Bell work activity
• Lesson objective and success criteria
• Information slides
• Challenge activities (group work)
• Practical activity (where appropriate)
• Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
6 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B10: The human nervous system chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, reflex actions, brain structure and function, and the eye.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on DNA and the genome GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what the genome is and that DNA is the molecule of inheritance.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.4 DNA from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.4 DNA and the genome from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (27 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
DNA and the genome Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic.
This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
-AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
-AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
-Level 1: Low demand
-Level 2: Standard demand
-Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (41 slides)-
-Teacher and technician notes
-Bell work activity
-Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
-Information slides with differentiated content
-Differentiated activities (group work)
-Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
-Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Genetic engineering Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics.
This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (32 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria.
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Selective breeding Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B10.2 The nervous system) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the nervous system is adapted to its function. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (30 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (P6.1 Density) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by density and how it is calculated. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics (OUP scheme) P6 Molecules and matter chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (26 slides)-
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims and objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Activities (group work)
Practical activity
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
5 presentations covering the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology B7: Non-communicable diseases chapter of the Kerboodle scheme in which GCSE students develop an understanding of the long-term effects of smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise on health, including cancer.
All presentations are also available as digital worksheets, which are ideal for independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Each presentation contains-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (B10.1 Principles of homeostasis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what homeostasis is and why it is important. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (23 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this lesson (C5.3 Extracting metals) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how extraction methods depend on metal reactivity. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C5: Chemical changes chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (19 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this fully resourced lesson on genetic inheritance GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how alleles determine an organisms characteristics.
This is the 7th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of -
AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.6 Genetic inheritance from B6 Reproduction unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.7 Inheritance in action from B13 Reproduction chapter.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
Presentation contains (34 slides)-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
Genetic inheritance
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
Organising an ecosystem contains 4 comprehensive lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of feeding relationship, how materials for example carbon and water are recycled in an ecosystem, and the importance of decomposers through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA B7 Ecology unit, and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter.
The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Each editable presentation contains:
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Practical Activity (if appropriate): Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts (if appropriate): Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
● Homework Activities (if appropriate): Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels.
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
Each lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which are ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
B17 Organising an ecosystem Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Classification is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the importance of classification and the key features of the Linnaean system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 9th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.4. Classification lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.9 Classification lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter).
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (37 slides):
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
The carbon cycle is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the main processes involved in recycling carbon in the carbon cycle through engaging activities and differentiated instruction.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.2 How materials are cycled lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.3 The carbon cycle lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter).
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Presentation contains (32 slides):
● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels.
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.
The carbon cycle Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
During this lesson (C5.5 Salts from insoluble bases) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the reaction between an acid and a base. Based on the 5th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C5: Chemical changes chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (17 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
During this distance learning lesson (B2-3 Stem cells) GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what stem cells are and some of their potential uses. Based on the 3rd lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE (OUP) B2: Cell division chapter.
Ideal for independent & distance learning / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8
This resource includes:
Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task (Fact of the day).
Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore.
Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions).
Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson.
Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning.
Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet
This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™- upload to your Google Drive™, right click and select make a copy (this will convert back into Google Doc™. format and enable Google Draw™ and other Google features).
The worksheet can also be used with Microsoft Teams™, SMHW or sent to students via email, but please note some features (fact of the day, Google Draw™) will not be available.
During this lesson (B2-3 Stem cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what stem cells are and some of their potential uses. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B2: Cell division chapter.
*Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. *
Presentation contains (21 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Practical activity (where appropriate)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.
