Key Stage 3

Pupils will study a curriculum designed to build up to GCSE 9-1 curriculum where the three sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are taught as separate units and as independent science homework projects. There are three pathways in which science is taught at KS3 and this is dependent on sets.  

Pathway 1 – Aspire  

The top two sets in KS3 will follow a legacy GCSE style syllabus. We have a designed a curriculum that extends our pupils but still covers the core concepts pupils learn in KS3 along with the fun practical side. All pupils following this pathway are provided with legacy Edexcel GCSE textbooks and will be exposed to GCSE exam question in all assessments to develop their technique in readiness for starting the higher GCSE. 

KS3 Units        

 Introduction to Science                                   

B1 – Cells                                                     

B2 – Plant and Animal Systems                       

C1 – Atoms and the Periodic Table                   

C2 – Quantitative Chemistry                           

P1 - Electricity                                               

P2 – Forces and Calculations      

B1 – Health, Disease and Inheritance 

B2 – Animals and Responding to their environment 

C1 – Rocks and Metals 

C2 – Atmosphere and Fuels 

P1 – Waves 

P2 – Energy, Electricity and Space 

Pathway 2 – Engage 

In KS3 sets 2-3 will follow a purpose built KS3 curriculum that builds up to GCSE. This curriculum has been designed so pupils have the opportunity to explore science both inside and outside the classroom in order to nurture their own scientific curiosity. This curriculum ensures that all topics that are covered at GCSE level are introduced at KS3 so that no pupil starts their GCSE science with gaps in their knowledge. Pupils cover KS3 content in class supported by an Activate textbook and complete assessments using exam questions that use the same language as their book to develop confidence and confirm understanding of the subject. All pupils following this pathway are provided with Activate textbooks. 

KS3 Units  

Introduction to Science  

B1 – Cells and Functions  

B2 – Reproduction     

C1 – Particles and Kinetic Theory  

C2 – Chemical Reactions  

P1 - Waves 

P2 – Force 

B1 – Ecology, Plants and Inheritance 

B2 – Health and Lifestyle  

C1 – Substances and Separation 

C2 – Metals and Acid 

P1 – Electricity 

P2 – Energy and Speed 

Pathway 3 – Achieve 

Science can often be a new and challenging subject and at Campion we believe that science is a subject that can be enjoyed by all pupils. We acknowledge that some areas of science can be difficult for some pupils to access, with this in mind we have developed a curriculum that allows all pupils to access the subject and develop a deep understanding of the basic principles and techniques that they need to know to make sure they are GCSE ready. This pathway allows for more reinforcement and practice to aid content retention and is followed by pupils in set 4. This pathway is also supported the Activate textbook and assessments are made using the same language as the textbook to promote confidence and success in the subject. 

KS3 Units  

Introduction to Science  

B1 – Cells and Functions  

B2 – Reproduction     

C1 – Particles and Kinetic Theory  

C2 – Chemical Reactions  

P1 - Waves 

P2 – Force 

B1 – Ecology, Plants and Inheritance 

B2 – Health and Lifestyle  

C1 – Substances and Separation 

C2 – Metals and Acid 

P1 – Electricity 

P2 – Energy and Speed