KS3 Science
Science
Year 7 and 8
In year 7 and 8, students will follow a teaching strategy of Know, Apply and Extend in order to ensure all students are given the opportunity to be challenged and achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves.
Homework in year 7 and 8 comprises of online Seneca Learning tasks (see link below). There are also booklets for enhancement homework, if students would like to extend their learning further.
Extracurricular opportunities
Opportunities are offered throughout the year for students to participate in a diverse range of activities. This has included,: CREST science award club, John Muir Award, Year 7 science club, Astronomy club. Trips have included Manchester Science Museum, Chester Zoo, National Space Centre, science homework rewards trips (Alton Towers and Bowling).
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Year seven |
Year eight |
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Working in a lab |
Breathing and digestion |
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Cells and movement
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Acids and alkali, metals and non-metals |
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The particle model and separating mixtures |
Inheritance and evolution |
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Energy transfer and work |
Heating, cooling and energy costs |
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Variation and human reproduction
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Types of reactions and chemical energy |
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Voltage, resistance and current |
Wave properties effects |
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Interdependence and plant reproduction |
Sound and light
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Periodic table and the elements |
Photosynthesis and respiration |
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Contact forces, speed and gravity
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GCSE required practical preparation |
Extended homework workbooks
Year 7 Term 1
Year 7 Term 2
Year 7 Term 3
Year 8 Term 1
Year 8 Term 2
Year 8 Term 3