Science at key stage 3

In science at KS3, pupils are working in the following:

Areas of key concepts:

• Scientific thinking
• Applications and implications of science
• Cultural understanding
• Collaboration

Key processes:

• Practical and enquiry skills
• Critical understanding of evidence
• Communication 

Range and content:

• Energy, electricity and forces
• Chemical and material behaviour
• Organisms, behaviour and health
• The environment, earth and the universe

Curriculum opportunities:

1. Research, experiment, discuss and develop arguments
2. Pursue an independent enquiry into an aspect of science of personal interest
3. Use real-life examples as a basis for finding out about science
4. Study science in local, national and global contexts, and appreciate the connections between these
5. Experience science outside the school environment, including in the workplace where possible
6. Use creativity and innovation in science, and appreciate their importance in enterprise
7. Recognise the importance of sustainability in scientific and technological developments
8. Explore contemporary and historic scientific developments and how they have been communicated
9. Prepare to specialise in a range of science subjects at KS4 and consider career opportunities both within science and in other areas that are provided by science qualifications
10. Consider how knowledge and understanding of science informs personal and collective decisions, including those on substance abuse and sexual health
11. Make links between science and other subjects and areas of the curriculum

These pages show the challenges that children with these impairments may encounter and how provision can be made to ensure inclusion:

• Autistic spectrum disorder focussing on Asperger’s syndrome
• Physical impairment
• Visual impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Dyslexia
• Communication difficulties