1. Science at Chesterton

2. Why do we teach Science? Developing and maintaining curiosity Developing descriptive and explanation skills Developing practical investigative and exploratory skills Provide and understanding and knowledge basis for KS4 study

3. What we will study Cells and reproductionEcology Acids and metalsStates of matter Chemical changeEnergy Forces and motionElectric circuits

4. Assessment and feedback End of module test for each module Feedback task at the end of each module Year 7 exam June/July

5. How to support students Interest and wonder is more important than the ‘right’ answer Why might that be?, rather than Why is that? Vocabulary and test preparation It doesn’t always feel new, it can feel very difficult