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Get a great start to Key Stage 3 science through this thoroughly developed and well structured “Working Scientifically” course.
The course is designed to develop students’ scientific investigation skills which will enable them to think critically and solve practical problems.
Students will develop the mastery of asking scientific questions, writing a detailed scientific method, carrying out investigation and confidently communicating their findings.
There are 3 units in the course each with several lessons and associated quiz assessments to test students’ practical understanding.
- Laboratory Equipment and Rules.
- Planning Scientific Investigations.
- Recording, Analysing and Evaluating Scientific Results.
Completing this course guarantees 100% success rate in Laboratory Investigations at KS3!
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L1 Safety Rules and Expectations in the LaboratoryLearning Objectives:
1. To identify safety hazards.
2. To state the presentation rules in science.
3. To describes hazards in the laboratory and how to minimize them.
4. To explain different risks and how to minimize them.
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L1 Safety Rules and Expectations in the Laboratory QuizSummary quiz on safety rules and expectations in the laboratory -
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L2 Laboratory Equipment
Learning Objectives:
1. To identify the different lab equipment.
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2. To describe the functions of the different lab equipment.
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L2 Laboratory Equipment QuizSummary quiz on laboratory equipment
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L3 Using a Bunsen Burner
Learning Objectives:
1. To label the different parts of a Bunsen Burner.
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2. To describe how to use a Bunsen Burner safely.
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L3 Using a Bunsen Burner QuizSummary quiz on using a Bunsen burner
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L1 Asking Scientific Questions
Learning Objectives:
1. To state how to develop a scientific methodology.
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2. To describe the different variables to consider during an investigation.
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L 1 Asking Scientific Questions QuizSummary quiz on asking scientific questions
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L2 Planning an Investigation
Learning Objectives:
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1. To describe how to write a plan for an investigation.
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2. To describe the difference between accuracy and precision.
3. To explain risk assessment.
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L2 Planning an Investigation QuizSummary quiz on planning an investigation
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L1 Measuring Amounts
Learning Objectives:
1. To state the standard units of measurement.
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2. To describe how to measure different quantities accurately.
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L1 Measuring Amounts QuizSummary quiz on measuring amounts
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L2 Recording, Analysing and Evaluating Data
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe how to appropriately record data in tables.
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2. To describe how to interpret data using graphs and charts to draw conclusions.
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3. To explain how to explain how to evaluate data
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L2 Recording, Evaluating and Analysing Data QuizSummary quiz on recording , evaluating and analysing data
