Key stage 3 science is all about exploring how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes. Developing robust skills to allow scientific enquiries to be conducted are important to learn how to work objectively, modifying explanations to take account of new evidence and ideas.
Pupils should begin to see the connections between subjects that are taught across all three sciences, and become aware of some of the big ideas underpinning scientific knowledge.
Here is a list of our experiments and activities for students in Key Stage 3:
Reactivity series of metals, using materials, and corrosion
Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
The earth’s water resources
The earth’s water resources
Filtration methods, extractions, making a pH sensor
States of matter, gases
For general Chemistry resources and CPD opportunities for teachers, take a look at the RSC Learn Chemistry site.
Beyond GCSE….
If you are interested to see the huge range of jobs that can be found in Chemistry, take ‘Future in Chemistry‘ profiles on the Royal Society of Chemistry website.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to study a Degree in Chemistry? If so, take a look at this useful video showing a day in the life of a chemistry student, at the University of Birmingham.
More experiments can be found in the main experiments tab.
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