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Science KS3 | Years 7 to 8

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Year 7

Excitement and engagement to promote awe and wonder is the focus of our KS3 science curriculum. We want students to develop their love of science which they bring from KS2 and home and become the best scientists that they can be. Our curriculum is based around practical investigations, in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and ‘finding things out for yourself’.

This is achieved in Year 7 through the study of 10 different topics across all three of the science disciplines.

Term One

  • Introduction to Science
  • Organisation | Movement and cells
  • Matter | Particle model and separating mixtures
  • Forces | Speed and gravity

Term Two

  • Reactions | Acids and alkalis, and metals and non-metals
  • Energy | Energy costs and energy transfer
  • Electromagnets | Potential difference, resistance, and current

Term Three

  • Ecosystem | Interdependence and plant reproduction
  • Genes | Variation and human reproduction
  • Earth | Earth's structure and the universe

Year 8

In Year 8 through the study of 9 different topics across all three of the science disciplines.

Term One

  • Waves | Sound and light
  • Forces | Contact forces and Pressure
  • Elements and the Periodic table

Term Two

  • Energy | Work and heating and cooling
  • Waves | Wave effects and Wave properties
  • Reactions | Types of reaction and chemical energy

Term Three

  • Earth | Climate and the Earth's resources
  • Ecosystems Respiration and photosynthesis
  • Organisms | Breathing and digestion

Assessment Details

The assessment plan for Year 7 consists of regular 'Knowledge check' assessments throughout the year which students will be given notice of via their Google Classroom.

There will be two formal assessments:

  • Mid-year assessment
  • End of year assessment

All of these assessment types work to inform current grades for students and to identify areas for development.

Additional Equipment Recommended

  • Students will need a scientific calculator.
  • We have recommended revision guides being available in the school shop.
  • Coloured pencils are useful for diagrams.

What can I do to support my child at home?

  • Take an interest in the science that students are studying
  • Encourage students to practice spellings and learn definitions
  • Encourage students to complete the homework and meet deadlines
  • We recommend the use of Seneca learning. Encourage students to engage with this regularly and to use it for targeted revision in the preparation for exams
  • Take advantage of relevant science institutes to support interest in science. For example, Tring Museum, National Science Museum, Woburn Safari Park, College Lake, Whipsnade Zoo etc
  • Help students prepare thoroughly for assessments

Recommended Resources for the Course

Websites
Books

Teaching Staff

Head of Science

Mrs Beatty - lbeatty@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk Save

Second in Science

Mrs Moore - vmoore@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Teachers of Science

Mr Brockwell - gbrockwell@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mrs Barnes - jbarnes@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Miss Edwards - jedwards@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mr Mudarikiri - tmudarikiri@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mrs Woodburn - kwoodburn@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mr Caputo - acaputo@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Miss Gamage - cgamage@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mrs Hooley - chooley@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mrs Baldwin - lbaldwin@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Mrs Smith - ksmith@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

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