Scientific enquiry - Key stage 3

It is vital that science departments and teachers plan for progression in scientific enquiry as well as Sc2, Sc3 and Sc4. Pupils need frequent opportunities to develop and practise the skills required before they are asked to use them to complete a full investigation. Learning objectives for Sc1 should be included in schemes of work and lesson plans alongside objectives for the other attainment targets.

Short focussed activities can be used as starters to develop these skills.

Download examples:
Describing graphs (word)
Scientific enquiry skills (word)

These cna be easily adapted by changing the graphs or the details of the experiment.

More detailed materials can be found in the AKSIS packs available from ASE booksales.