KS3 Science Lab Book

KS3 Science Lab Book Synopsis

Help pupils build skills for KS3 Science practical work to be ready for the AQA GCSE 9-1 Required Practicals. Provide a consistent and supportive approach to KS3 Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals with clear methods, questions that test understanding and applying skills in different contexts.

Establish a consistent approach to KS3 Science practicals with everything together in one write-in book. Help build confidence and familiarity from Year 7 upwards with a focus on scientific vocabulary, drawing and analysing graphs, and GCSE 9-1 command words. Cheaper than photocopying, the lab book can be used flexibly with any scheme of learning.

Each practical activity:
Explains the purpose of the practical and relates it to the science
Develops core skills including maths skills
States common mistakes and how to avoid them
Supports pupils to record and evaluate results
Checks understanding with key questions
Develops scientific reasoning with spot the mistake questions
Encourages pupils to apply their skills to unfamiliar scientific contexts
Helps pupils to evaluate their learning with self-reflection sections

Download the support materials highlighted on page 6 of the book here: www.collins.co.uk/key-stage-3-lab-book