Curriculum Overview KS3

Content Form I

1. Safety

2. Measurement:

  • Length
  • Time
  • Volume
  • Mass
  • Temperature
  • pH
  • Microscopy & introduction to cells

3. Classifying materials

  • Variety, choice & suitability of materials (including recycling)
  • Particle of matter theory

4. Environmental science

Content Form II

1. Energy at work

2. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds

 3. Cycles of Life

There are a variety of project ideas included in the schemes of work and of course lots of fun investigations!

Assessment

Assessment is made by ongoing ‘end of module tests’ (both practical and theory).

Marks are accumulated during the year and, subsequently, an exam grade is awarded.