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KS3 Science

At Lindsworth School we believe in sharing our enthusiasm of science with the pupils. We aim to stimulate and develop an interest, enthusiasm and enjoyment in the acquisition of scientific knowledge and skills. We encourage an attitude of curiosity and enquiry and an awareness of the relevance of science to our everyday life.

Science at KS3

In Years 7 and 8 pupils follow ‘Exploring Science: Working Scientifically’. The course not only fulfils all the requirements of the National Curriculum, but also looks forwards to the new GCSEs, helping to lay secure foundations for work in Years 9, 10 and 11. With the changes to terminally examined GCSEs, their increasing focus on the application of ideas and their amplified requirements for maths, literacy and communication, we have integrated these skills into the whole of our Key Stage 3 course. This means that, from the start of Year 7, pupils will steadily grow in confidence when using mathematical skills, thinking scientifically and communicating their ideas clearly and logically.

Year

Half Term

Topics

7

1

Cells , tissues, organs and systems

   

Mixtures and Separation

 

2

Energy

   

Muscle and Bone

 

3

Acids and Alkalis

   

Current and electricity

 

4

Ecosystems

   

The Particle Model

 

5

Force

   

Sexual Reproduction in Animals

 

6

Atoms, Elements and Molecules

   

Sound

 

Year

Half Term

Topics

8

1

Nutrients

   

Combustion

 

2

Fluids

   

Breathing and Respiration

 

3

The Periodic Table

   

Light

 

4

Plants and Their Reproduction

   

Metals and Their Uses

 

5

Energy Transfer

   

Unicellular Organisms

 

6

Rocks

   

Earth and Space

 

Year

Half Term

Topics

9

1

Key Concepts in Biology

   

States of Matter / Separating Substances

 

2

Motion

   

Cells and Control

 

3

Atomic Structure

   

The Periodic Table

 

4

Forces and Motion

   

Genetics

 

5

Ionic Bonding

   

Covalent Bonding

   

Types of Substance

 

6

Conservation of Energy

   

Natural Selection and Genetic Modification