1b Forces: Contact forces, and Pressure (Cover lessons) contains 6 ready-to-use worksheets, adapted from my popular classroom-based resources, are ideal for unexpected staff absences and allows KS3 / Middle School students to develop their understanding friction and drag, squashing and stretching, turning effects, and pressure in gases, liquids, and solids through clear explanations and engaging activities. Designed for independent learning, they minimise classroom disruption and require minimal teacher input. With structured tasks, supportive materials, and detailed answer sheets, these resources enable confident delivery by non-specialist or cover teachers. They’re also fully editable, making it easy to tailor to your students’ specific needs—saving you valuable planning time. 
 
These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.3 Contact forces and 3.1.4 Pressure topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces chapter.
 
While primarily designed for UK students with British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems.
 
Each resource includes:
Teacher guide: Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
Answer sheet: Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
Student worksheet: 
Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. 
 
Each lesson is also available as a:
Teacher-led lesson: Deliver engaging lesson with these fully resourced PowerPoint presentations. Includes everything you need to teach, from instructions to activities and worksheets. 
Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, these digital versions allow students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.