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Introduction to Lower Secondary Science

This course offers a first look at the material covered in lower secondary school science lessons, providing students with the basics to support their learning at school.

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Kate C

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5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

Introduction to Lower Secondary Science

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Course Overview


This is a foundation course for KS3/preparation for secondary science. It covers everything the students need to know to study science at lower secondary level. This course supports students to become better scientists and provides a thorough grounding in all three sciences to enable them to successfully study science towards GCSE. Topics covered in Biology include: plants, food and digestion, the circulatory system, respiration and reproduction and development. In Chemistry students cover: states of matter, elements and compounds, mixtures and material changes. In Physics topics covered include: measuring motion, sound, light and magnetism. Students are encouraged to investigate each topic and discover how science impacts their lives as well as realising that science is an interesting and achievable subject. This course fosters an enthusiasm for an incredibly important subject with great future earning potential.

Course Content


15 LESSONS

15 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Plants Including Photosynthesis

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Food and Digestion Including Nutrients, the Digestive System and Enzymes

60 minutes

Lesson 3

The Human Circulatory System

60 minutes

Lesson 4

The Human Respiration System

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Reproduction and Development Including Embryo to Baby

60 minutes

Lesson 6

States of Matter Including Particle Theory

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Elements and Compounds Including the Periodic Table

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Mixtures Including Compounds and Solutions

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Material Changes Including Chemical Reactions

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Measuring Motion Including Speed Calculations

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Sound

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Light

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Magnetism

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Revision

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Revision

60 minutes

Key Skills


Scientific Evaluation

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Educator

Kate C

English as a Second Language Expert

Since obtaining her CELTA in 2001, Kate has taught English as a Second Language both abroad and in the UK. As well as ESOL, Kate also teaches mathematics and science.

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