Core Science 1 : Key Concepts

Core Science is a new two-volume resource designed to meet the requirements of key stage 3 science.

It offers a fully flexible approach to covering the key stage 3 curriculum.

Topics for the first two years are included in Core Science 1.

Each topic can be covered either in a single visit during the two years, or part of each topic could be covered in year 7 and completed in year 8.

All the key ideas are then revisited and extended in Core Science 2, preparing pupils for assessment in year 9 and providing a firm base for study at key stage 4.

Core Science is suitable for a wide range in ability.

Each topic starts at a very accessible level, but the later spreads in each topic become progressively more demanding.

Core Science 2 is more formally differentiated into Core material (for all abilities) and Core+ material, which is more challenging.