Science: Key Stage 3

Year 7 (Key Stage 3)

Term	Topic and content	Required practical
Autumn 1	Introduction to science Ecosystems and interdependence Particle model and changing state Energy transfers
Autumn 2	Cells and microscopes Solutions and separating techniques for mixtures	Observing cells
Spring 1	Forces and speed Space and gravity	Measuring speed
Spring 2	Human reproduction Plant reproduction
Summer 1	Reactions of acids and alkalis Light and sound	Reflection
Summer 2	Human body – movement, digestion and breathing	Energy in food Food testing

Term	Topic and content	Required practical
Autumn 1	Organisms 2 – health, breathing and digestion Reactions 1 – acids and alkalis, reactions of metals	Food tests
Autumn 2	Forces 2 – friction, stretching & squashing, pressure Energy 1 – energy stores and resources, power and efficiency Electromagnets 1 – series and parallel circuits, resistance	Energy in food
Spring 1	Electromagnets 2 – electromagnets and uses Matter 2 – elements & compounds, the Periodic table Energy 2 – energy transfers
Spring 2	Reactions 2 – energetic reactions, oxidation Waves 2 – properties of waves EM spectrum Ecosystems 2 – plants and photosynthesis	Exothermic and endothermic reactions Testing a leaf for starch - photosynthesis
Summer 1	Ecosystems 2 – respiration and biotechnology Genes 1 – variation and human reproduction Earth 2 – Recycling, Greenhouse Effect, polymers
Summer 2	Genes 2 – evolution and genetics

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