International School Ikast-Brande
KS3 Science
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Combined Sciences gives students the opportunity to study biology, chemistry and physics, each covered in separate syllabus sections. Students learn about the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study.
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Curriculum overview
Topics to be studied:
Biology
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Characteristics of living organisms
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Cells
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Cell structure and organisation
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Movement in and out of cells
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Enzymes
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Nutrition
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Nutrients
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Plant nutrition
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Animal nutrition
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Chemistry
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The particulate nature of matter
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Experimental techniques
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Methods of separation and purification
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Atoms, elements and compounds
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Physical and chemical changes
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Elements, compounds and mixtures
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Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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Ions and ionic bonds
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Molecules and covalent bonds
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Physics
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Motion
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Matter and forces
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Mass and weight
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Density
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Effects of forces
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Energy, work and power
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Energy
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Energy resources
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Work
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Power
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Simple kinetic molecular model of matter
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States of matter
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Molecular model
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Evaporation
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Assessment
Continuous assessments will be given throughout Key Stage 3. At the end of each topic, students will be assessed on four skills- knowledge, understanding, analysis and evaluation.
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