Science at Chesterton

Why do we teach Science?Developing and maintaining curiosityDeveloping descriptive and explanation skillsDeveloping practical investigative and exploratory skills

Provide and understanding and knowledge basis for KS4 study

What we will studyCells and reproduction EcologyAcids and metals States of matterChemical change EnergyForces and motion Electric circuits

Assessment and feedbackEnd of module test for each module

Feedback task at the end of each module

Year 7 exam June/July

How to support studentsInterest and wonder is more important than the ‘right’ answer

Why might that be?, rather than Why is that?

Vocabulary and test preparation

It doesn’t always feel new, it can feel very difficult