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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