Science Framework
Appendix 3: Scientific vocabulary
This appendix lists the scientific terms and technical language found in the QCA schemes of work for science for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, and in materials produced by the Key Stage 3 Strategy to support the teaching of literacy, mathematics or science. Pupils should be able to use them accurately in a range of contexts. For convenience, the words are arranged by year and, for Key Stage 3, by the units from the QCA scheme of work. Words in the lists appear only once although pupils will meet them in other units and in later year groups:
