--- title: "Science" url: "https://queensmeadschool.org.uk/curriculum/ks3-curriculum/science" school: "Queensmead School" --- # Science In KS3 Science pupils get a chance to develop their practical and scientific investigation skills. They will work on identifying variables, planning experiments, recording and analysing data and evaluating errors. ![](https://queensmeadschool.org.uk/images/Queensmead-School-237-1024x683.jpg) ## You Will Cover ### Year 7 - Introduction to Science – working scientifically - Particles; particle model, elements, mixtures, compounds, density, diffusion - Electricity; building circuits, series & parallel circuits, current electricity, changing current, resistance, electromagnets - Cells; using microscopes, animal cells, plant cells, specialised cells, organ systems, movement of substances - Periodic table; chemical properties, physical properties, trends of the periodic table, reactions of non-metals, development of periodic table. - Ecology; abiotic & biotic factors, photosynthesis, variations, food chains & webs, interdependence, populations. - Forces; balanced & unbalanced forces, springs, friction, pressure, floating & sinking, drag. ### Year 8 - Magnetism; properties of magnets, magnetic fields, domains, electromagnetism, magnets & motors, the Earth’s magnetism. - Energy & waves; energy transfer & stores, fuels, renewable energy, properties of waves, light, sound. - Chemical reactions; recognising chemical reactions, rate of reaction & factors affecting the rate of a reaction, energy changes, reactions of metals with water, reactions of metals with oxygen. - Acids; acids & alkali, pH & indicators, neutralisation, the reaction of acids & metals, the reaction of acids & carbonates, titrations. - Body processes; respiration, pathogens, reproduction, immune response, enzymes & enzyme action, muscles & the skeleton. - Plants; structure of a plant, photosynthesis, factors affecting photosynthesis, adaptations of leaves, germination, and reproduction. ### Year 9 - Space; objects in Space, the Solar System, the Moon, the Sun & the Earth, gravity, humans in Space. - The Earth & its materials; Earth’s structure, Earth’s resources, the rock cycle, Earth’s atmosphere, carbon cycle, maintaining the Earth - Health; healthy diet (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals), unhealthy diet & the consequences, lifestyle & health, genetics. - Energy transfer; energy transfer by particles, energy transfer by radiation, machines & energy. 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