Science - KS3

The Science curriculum at Salesian aims to inspire the scientists of the future and develop scientific literacy so that all children can understand and navigate an increasingly technological world. 

The Science curriculum will contribute towards the development of the whole person by giving students the skills and knowledge so that they can live happy and healthy lives – using the lens of scientific theory and application to help them do this.

Furthermore, the Science Department hopes to:

• Stimulate curiosity and enjoyment of science and its methods of enquiry.
• Instil a systematic body of scientific knowledge and develop an understanding of scientific theory and experimentation including its power and its limitations.
• Develop abilities and skills which are relevant to the study, practice and application of science and explore new ideas.
• Develop experimental and investigative abilities, particularly observational skills, recording and analytical skills.
• Challenge the intellectual ability of all and by this ensure that all students perform to their full potential and achieve highly.
• Inspire vocation through encouraging students to pursue further studies in one or more of the sciences and in related subject areas.

Key Stage 3 provides a grounding in the fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This is achieved through the study of key concepts such as cells and organ systems in biology, particles and chemical reactions in chemistry and electricity and forces in physics. Students also begin to develop their experience of working scientifically through a variety of experimental work. This includes devising and testing hypothesis, analysing data and drawing conclusions.