This Lab Book can sit at the heart of any Key Stage 3 science course as it builds students' practical and enquiry skills ready for GCSE, and supports teachers in providing a rich practical foundation for GCSE and beyond. The Skills Appendix is particularly helpful for teachers and students alike.
- Stella Paes, Former Head of AQA Science Qualifications
Linked to the AQA KS3 Syllabus and GCSE specifications, this Lab Book will help to introduce and embed the skills and terminology that are needed for students to succeed in the required practical components of their AQA GCSE (9-1) Science course.
- 12 fun, inspiring KS3 practicals, fully reviewed for safety by CLEAPSS.
- Gives you everything you need for the 12 practicals in one Lab Book, eliminating the need for additional photocopying or printing off other pieces of paper (such as graphs).
- Includes a free online Teacher and Technician Guide to help with delivery.
- Each practical starts with a checklist of skills that are going to be developed in the unit, alongside a list of prior knowledge to assess and consolidate previous learning.
- Writing frames and guidance support students as they build their confidence in key skills, such as experimental design, recording and presentation of results, evaluation of methods and data.
- Includes extra support around common misconceptions, plus opportunities to extend students’ work.
- Helps you track student progress and identify areas for development using our handy practical skills grid.
- Links to Exploring Science to show how these key practicals can be embedded in this teaching scheme.