KS3 Science
Science is diverse and exciting. It helps pupils to explore the world around them and understand so many things that have such relevance to daily life. Pupils must, therefore, have the best possible support for learning science at school.
At KS3, students will complete work on Life Processes and Living Things, Materials and their Properties, Physical Processes and Scientific Enquiry in preparation for their KS3 Tests towards the end of Year 9.
At key stage 3 science offers opportunities for pupils to:
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build on their scientific knowledge and understanding from key stage 2 and make connections between different areas of science;
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use scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and events;
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understand a range of familiar applications of science;
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think about the advantages and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments for the environment and in other contexts, considering the reasons for different opinions;
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carry out investigations of different types, on their own and in groups, making use of reference sources and evaluating their work;
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communicate what they did and its significance;
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learn how scientists work and the importance of experimental evidence in supporting scientific ideas.
