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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

    • Cells

    • Cell structure and organisation

  • Movement in and out of cells

  • Enzymes

  • Nutrition

    • Nutrients

    • Plant nutrition

    • Animal nutrition

 

Chemistry

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  • The particulate nature of matter

  • Experimental techniques

    • Methods of separation and purification

  • Atoms, elements and compounds

    • Physical and chemical changes

    • Elements, compounds and mixtures

    • Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

    • Ions and ionic bonds

    • Molecules and covalent bonds

 

Physics

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  • Motion

  • Matter and forces

    • Mass and weight

    • Density

    • Effects of forces

  • Energy, work and power

    • Energy

    • Energy resources

    • Work

    • Power

  • Simple kinetic molecular model of matter

    • States of matter

    • Molecular model

    • Evaporation

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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