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Schemes of work: Science at key stage 3 Teacher's Guide

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Appendix 1: how the units of the scheme of work cover the programme of study

Appendix 2: sequencing the units

Appendix 3: links with other areas of the curriculum and other schemes of work

Appendix 4: teaching energy

Introduction

What is this scheme of work?
What does the scheme cover?

Section one: Science at key stage 3

Aims and purposes of science
Content

Section two: how the scheme is constructed

Definitions
Long-, medium- and short-term planning
Planning for progression
Building on pupils' earlier experiences
Expected levels of attainment
The units
Inclusion
Assessing progress
Links with other areas of the curriculum
Work at home and outside lessons
Health and safety
Reviewing existing schemes of work

Section three: using the scheme of work

Principles for constructing a scheme of work in science

Further support