KS3 SCIENCE

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KS3 SCIENCE

• St James Catholic High School

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Year 7

• The relevance of science to the work place is
  emphasised by reference to the many career and
  job opportunities available using the subject
  knowledge from the taught modules.

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• We teach through a modular course which has been
  developed over the past few years to provide both
  subject knowledge and development of skills.

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• The modules cover subject knowledge from all
  aspects of science.
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Astronomy
• Human Biology

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Year 8

• The curriculum is delivered through a thematic
  approach using a scheme of work developed by the
  Association for Science Education.

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• Teaches the skills of How Science Works
• Makes all science relevant and contemporary
• Delivers achievement and understanding of the Big
  Ideas in science.
• Prepares students for Assessments

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Year 8 Themes

• Pyrotechnics
• ( chemical reactions)
• Nviz
• ( energy resources for the future)
• Species at War
• ( competition and evolution)

• Live and kicking
• ( respiration, digestion and health)
• Studio Magic
• ( Sound and light)

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Year 9 Programme of study

• Engagement with Science
• Learning outside of the classroom
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• thematic to build higher level thinking skills

• Access to GCSE -

Module Name
AE
Alien
Cook
Extinction
Electromancer
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Our aims for KS3 science

• Engagement
• Discussion
• Understanding