All AQA 5 year SoW Combined Science - 2-Year Scheme of Work for KS3 Science

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A KS3 combined science 2-year scheme of work provides a suggested topic order for teaching using Collins AQA KS3 Science Student Books 1 and 2. The plan assumes rotation through the three sciences under one teacher to maintain variety, while ensuring each term’s learning builds on the previous term. Timings target an average of three student book spreads per week, with flexibility for class needs. Year 7 term content is organized by chapters, lesson references, AQA syllabus mapping, big ideas, and learning objectives, including practical and worksheet resources.

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Year 1 of 2-year scheme of work

Forces - Speed and Gravity

Matter - Particle model and Separating mixtures

This 2-Year Scheme of Work offers a suggested topic order for KS3 using Collins AQA KS3 Science Student Books 1 and 2, assuming that one teacher teaching all three sciences rotates through the sciences to give variety. Other routes through the books are possible if you wish to teach different topics first or to suit timetabling or equipment needs. Note, however, that the suggested route ensures that each term’s content builds upon the previous term’s content and knowledge. The suggested timings are based on covering an average of three Student Book spreads per week, but can be tailored to suit the needs of a particular class or group of students. Year 1 of 2-year scheme of work | Year | Term | Week | Student Book spread number
and lesson plan reference | Big Idea/
subtopic and AQA
syllabus reference | Title | Programme of study references | Learning objectives | CD-ROM resources | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Book 1, Chapter 1: Forces – Speed and Gravity | Year 7 | Term 1 | 1 | 1.1.1 | Forces, Speed 3.1.1 | Understanding speed | Change depending on direction of force and its size Speed and the quantitative relationship between average speed, distance and time (speed = distance ÷ time) | 􀁸 List the factors involved in defining speed.
􀁸 Explain a simple method to measure speed.
􀁸 Use the speed formula. | Worksheet 1.1.1; Practical sheet 1.1.1; Technician’s notes 1.1.1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 1 | 1.1.2 | Forces, Speed 3.1.1 | Describing journeys with distance–time graphs | The representation of a journey on a distance–time graph | 􀁸 Gather relevant data to describe a journey.
􀁸 Use the conventions of a distance–time graph.
􀁸 Display the data on a distance– time graph. | Worksheet 1.1.2; Practical sheet 1.1.2; Technician’s notes 1.1.2 | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 1 | 1.1.3 | Forces, Speed 3.1.1 | Exploring journeys on distance–time graphs | The representation of a journey on a distance–time graph
Speed and the quantitative relationship between average speed, distance and time (speed = distance ÷ time) | 􀁸 Interpret distance–time graphs to learn about the journeys represented.
􀁸 Relate distance–time graphs to different situations and describe what they show. | Worksheet 1.1.3; Practical sheet 1.1.3; Technician’s notes 1.1.3 | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 2 | 1.1.4 | Forces, Speed 3.1.1 | Investigating the motion of a car on aramp | Relating ideas about changing speed and factors affecting it to the identification and management of variables to gather evidence and form conclusions. | 􀁸 To describe the motion of an object whose speed is changing.
􀁸 To devise questions that can be explored scientifically.
􀁸 To present data so that it can be analysed to answer questions. | Worksheet 1.1.4; Practical sheet 1.1.4; Technician’s notes 1.1.4 | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 2 | 1.1.5 | Forces, Speed 3.1.1 | Understanding relative motion | Relative motion: trains and cars passing one another | 􀁸 Describe the motion of objects in relation to each other.
􀁸 Explain the concept of relative motion. | Worksheet 1.1.5; Practical sheet 1.1.5; Technician’s notes 1.1.5 | | | | | | | | | | 􀁸 Apply the concept of relative motion to various situations. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 2 | 1.1.6 | Forces, Gravity 3.1.2 | Understanding forces | Forces as pushes or pulls arising from the interaction between two objects Using force arrows indiagrams | | 􀁸 Recognise different examples of forces.
􀁸 List the main types of force.
􀁸 Represent forces using arrows. | Worksheet 1.1.6 | | Year 7 | Term 1 | 3 | 1.1.7 | Forces, Gravity 3.1.2 | Understanding gravitational fields | Gravity force, weight = mass × gravitational field strength (g), on Earth g =10 N/kg, different on other planets and stars | | 􀁸 Describe gravity as a noncontact force.
􀁸 Explore the concept of gravitational field and weig

FAQs

How is the topic order for KS3 organized in this scheme of work?

It uses a suggested topic order for KS3 based on Collins AQA KS3 Science Student Books 1 and 2, with progression so each term builds on the previous term’s content and knowledge.

Does the scheme assume one teacher teaches all three sciences?

Yes. The plan assumes one teacher teaching all three sciences rotates through the sciences to give variety.

How are timings planned and adjusted?

Timings are based on covering an average of three student book spreads per week, and can be tailored to the needs of a particular class or group of students.

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