Key Stage 3 Science
Keystage 3 science at Southam College is aimed at inspiring and motivating young and active minds. Our course is based on a wide range of engaging topics allowing pupils to develop as enquiring and independent young scientists. We also provide opportunities for skills based practical work aimed at promoting team work and creativity.
The Southam College Ccience Department run a condensed keystage3 curriculum consisting of many Exploring Science modules which span the broad spectrum of scientific learning, including the core sciences chemistry, physics and biology.
Throughout their studies, students develop their powers of analysis by carrying out a series of ‘How Science Works’ independent tasks which will prepare them more fully for studies further on in their career at Southam College.
Homework is set on a weekly basis and pupils study 6 lessons per fortnight.
The Southam College Ccience Department run a condensed keystage3 curriculum consisting of many Exploring Science modules which span the broad spectrum of scientific learning, including the core sciences chemistry, physics and biology.
Throughout their studies, students develop their powers of analysis by carrying out a series of ‘How Science Works’ independent tasks which will prepare them more fully for studies further on in their career at Southam College.
Homework is set on a weekly basis and pupils study 6 lessons per fortnight.
Key Stage 3 Science Club
If you want to investigate further into what science has to offer then be part of an enthusiastic team that turns up to science club every day 9 from 12.30 – 1.00 pm in Lab 1. Dr Onyekwe has a whole year’s worth of exciting and engaging activities that are fun but informative and guaranteed to give you a memorable experience!
Activities that Science Club have investigated:
Mr Etheridge is willing to try out things you would like to investigate too, so bring your friends and join in the fun!
Activities that Science Club have investigated:
- making a bubble machine and a closer look at bubbles hover balls and the physics behind them
- making red cabbage indicator and using it to test a range of bench and home acids and alkalis
- experimenting with the rainbow flask
Mr Etheridge is willing to try out things you would like to investigate too, so bring your friends and join in the fun!
Year 7 and Year 8 Science Test 1
The Year 7 and Year 8 Science Test 1 will take place week beginning December 9th 2013. The test will include all the areas that you have studied this year.
USEFUL WEBSITE - BBC BITESIZE http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/ |
Page numbers refer to KS3 level 5-7 Science Revision Guide
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Page numbers refer to KS3 level 5-7 Science Revision Guide
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Eye Dissection – Sept 2013
SCIENCE TOPIC – B1
9A3 were given the opportunity to dissect sheep eyes today in science. The class had to learn the function of each component of the eye before they were allowed to locate and identify these parts in small groups. The class displayed a very mature yet enthusiastic attitude. Well done 9A3, fantastic lesson had by all. Want to learn more about eyes – click link below http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/cow_eye/step01.html |
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Rat Dissection - October 2013
8A1 had a ‘tail’ to tell other students when they observed a rat dissection in science. Currently studying digestion, the students got a chance to see the main organs in the digestive system; the stomach, intestines, oesophagus and much more.
Ben Hall said ’it was interesting to find out information about the animal and how fragile the body actually is’.
Luckily all of the students stomached the lesson, even when they cut open the stomach! After their lesson the students went straight to lunch with a not so healthy appetite!
Jack Whitehead said ‘I felt for the rat when Mr Etheridge pulled out his organs out. It was fun as we’ve never seen this before!’
Lauren Baker said ‘I want to do it now!’
Well done 8A1
Mr Etheridge, Science Teacher
Ben Hall said ’it was interesting to find out information about the animal and how fragile the body actually is’.
Luckily all of the students stomached the lesson, even when they cut open the stomach! After their lesson the students went straight to lunch with a not so healthy appetite!
Jack Whitehead said ‘I felt for the rat when Mr Etheridge pulled out his organs out. It was fun as we’ve never seen this before!’
Lauren Baker said ‘I want to do it now!’
Well done 8A1
Mr Etheridge, Science Teacher