KS3 Science

Classes at KS3 follow the Exploring Science course, based on the QCA Scheme of Work. This is an up-to-date, practical-based course which makes use of a wide range of learning styles. Students learn the scientific skills required to plan, carry out and analyse the results of experiments, which can then be used as students continue their studies.

Year 7 Curriculum
Autumn Term:
  • Tissues and cells 
  • Sex and Science
  • Acids and Alkalis
  • Bubbles, Bangs and Burning
Spring Term:
  • What a Waste!
  • Materials from the Earth
  • Forces and their Effects 
  • The Solar System and Beyond
Summer Term:
  • Energy and Sustainable Living
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Ecology Matters
  • Classified
Year 8 Curriculum
 
 Autumn Term:
  • Food Glorious food!
  • Going for Gold 
  • In the drink. 
  • Exploring the earth
  • Heat transfer
Spring Term:
  • On the move. 
  • Doctors and diseases. 
  • The way of the do do.
  • Light fantastic.
  • Sound and hearing.
Summer Term:
  • Materials and recycling.
  • All that glitters 
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