KS3 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Overview
Key Stage 3 Science lays the foundation for understanding the world through the core disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It encourages curiosity, analytical thinking, and scientific literacy — preparing students for GCSEs and beyond.
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Focus Areas:
Cells & Organisation: Structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems
Reproduction: Human and plant reproduction, puberty, and fertilisation
Health & Disease: Nutrition, exercise, microbes, and the immune system
Ecology: Food chains, ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental impact
Inheritance & Variation: Genes, DNA, and characteristics passed through generations
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Particles & States of Matter: Solids, liquids, gases, and particle theory
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures: Atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding
Chemical Reactions: Acids and alkalis, combustion, oxidation, and displacement
Earth & Atmosphere: Rocks, the carbon cycle, climate change, and pollution
Separating Techniques: Filtration, distillation, chromatography
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Forces & Motion: Gravity, friction, pressure, speed, and balanced/unbalanced forces
Energy: Types of energy, energy transfers, conservation, and efficiency
Electricity & Magnetism: Circuits, current, voltage, magnets, and electromagnets
Waves: Sound, light, reflection, refraction, and the electromagnetic spectrum
Space Physics: Solar system, seasons, gravity, and the universe