Key Stage 3. Second Edition.

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1 Key Stage 3 Science Second Edition Progression for every student Matched to the new 2014 curriculum Written by a team of expert authors who know what works in the classroom Series editor: Ed Walsh Written by Sarah Askey, Tracey Baxter, Sunetra Berry, Pat Dower, Anne Pilling and Pete Robinson Second Edition

2 Collins Key Stage 3 Science Ensures progression throughout with an in-depth scheme of work that supports you in delivering inspiring lessons. Provides flexibility with a 3-year and a 2-year route through the course. Builds the skills needed for further study and encourages students to develop scientific curiosity. 3 book structure with a third of each title dedicated to Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Written by an expert author team, who have over 80 years teaching experience between them you can be confident they understand what works in the classroom. Engages and excites students by bringing science to life and encourages an enjoyment of science too!. Embeds assessment throughout the course check understanding at the end of each unit and each topic. Build school/home links with homework tasks for every lesson. 2

3 About the series editor... Ed Walsh Ed is the series editor for the Collins Key Stage 3 Science 1st and 2nd Editions and has contributed to or edited over thirty books. He was a teacher for twenty years, twelve of them as team leader, and has worked in Manchester, South Wales and Cornwall. He has worked for Cornwall Council since 2002 as Science consultant and adviser and was seconded to the National Strategies for two years as regional and then senior adviser in London and the South East. Ed runs CPD sessions at various events including the ASE Annual Conference and provides support for classroom teachers of pupils from 5 to 18. He is also involved in development work on the next generation of GCSE courses, an integrated curriculum for primary schools, guidance materials for CLEAPSS and training on the use of ipads in science teaching. Ed lives in Truro with his wife; he likes going to the theatre, photography and walking the coastal footpath. contents Pupil Books 1-6 Teacher Packs 7 Collins Connect 8 Assessment 9 Homework and Skills 10 Components chart 11 How to Order 12 Take a closer look at the Pupil Books Pupil Books are designed to support your students to develop the skills required for GCSE success. They enable students to develop strategies that encourage thinking and working scientifically and independent learning. Clearly differentiated material ensures the books are suitable for use with mixed ability classes. Plenty of questions help students test their understanding and consolidate their learning. 3

4 Take a closer look at the Pupil Books Engaging introduction puts the science into context Objectives for every lesson Material is clearly differentiated with the content increasing in difficulty Questions at the end of every topic test understanding before moving on 4

5 Take a closer look at the Pupil Books Embed progression with links to prior learning to help students build on what they already know The chapter opener page provides an overview of exciting new ideas students can expect to find and how they relate to each other The first tasks are accessible to all students and the final task is open and extended to challenge the most able Activities are included at the mid-point in each topic and provide an opportunity to bring themes together in a new context and check students have grasped key ideas 5

6 Take a closer look at the pupil books The checklist models how the key ideas in a particular topic develop and what students need to do to progress in science You can refer to the checklist throughout the topic or use as an end-of-chapter review Questions test understanding of key concepts and processes and application and evaluation Questions are also designed to develop students ability to write longer answers an important skill for further study 6

7 Take a closer look at the Teacher Packs Teacher Packs provide practical teacher support with ready-made editable lesson plans, which can be easily adapted to suit individual teachers and make planning easier. Differentiated science worksheets support written work for each lesson. Practical science lesson plans support the planning or carrying out of practical work, with accompanying technician s notes to ensure the preparation goes smoothly. Make planning easy with full lesson information clearly laid out including objectives, outcomes, skills covered, misconceptions, resources and vocabulary Lesson plans use the learning sequence of engage, challenge and develop, explain, consolidate and apply and plenary Suggestions for differentiation throughout to support students of all abilities All answers to student book and worksheet questions 7

8 Take a closer look at Collins Connect enables you to teach Key Stage 3 Science flexibly by providing online access to your Key Stage 3 Science resources for teachers and students on whiteboards, computers and tablets. Ideal used as a front of class teaching tool and as a way to set homework and assessments from one place you can assign work to individuals or the whole class via your VLE or by in just a few clicks. Deliver exciting lessons with video, quizzes, interactive activities and more launching straight from the page help explain key concepts and bring scientific ideas to life. Set up is straightforward and there is the option to synchronise Collins Connect with SIMS so all data on individual students can easily be accessed from within the platform alongside auto-generated reports on individual student performance and overall class performance. Naked Scientist animations answer real science questions and videos show science in the real world. Interactive activities to check understanding and engage students. Engaging starter questions to get students thinking at the start of every lesson. Personalised dashboard for students and teachers Clear design and easy to navigate 8 We know buying the right digital resources for your students is a top priority, which is why you can trial Collins Connect for 30 days, completely free. Visit

9 Take a closer look at Assessment Powered by Collins Key Stage 3 Science provides comprehensive assessment support. There are many opportunities for assessment throughout the course, including quick tests to check understanding at the end of each unit, which are automarked to save you time. End of topic assessments enable you to check students progress in greater detail and allow students to practice the types of question that will be examined at GCSE. Reports can be generated quickly and easily at both individual and class level, to enable you to identify strengths and weaknesses. Differentiated tests at the end of each topic and each book provide flexible assessment options. Samples of assessment questions from Collins Connect A free topic will be available for you to try the resources out for yourself, using the Collins Connect platform. Visit secondary-teaching-resources to find out more 9

10 Take a closer look at Homework resources Powered by The homework tasks provide opportunities for students to work at their own pace and consolidate or extend what they have learned in class. Auto-marked online science homework available for every lesson to save you time. Quick starter activities get students thinking about a topic Interesting and varied open activities are designed to help students consolidate what they ve learned and provide extension. Tasks encourage independent research and provide opportunities for students to find out more Resources for your current Key Stage 3 OUT NOW! Skills in Science: Skills Booster and Builder Looking to develop the skills your students need for GCSE? Focus your students on quality of written communication, 6-mark questions and maths in science with lots of practice and explanation. The Booster Book works well used throughout KS3 and at the beginning of GCSE. The Builder Book can be used as a support throughout the GCSE course, particularly for your higher ability students. Clearly explain the key skills with examples and illustrations. Provides practice with engaging activities. Explains how to arrive at the correct answers and how students can improve. 10

11 resources available for collins ks3 science Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Pupil Books Pupil Book and Online Access* Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Book year subscription Pupil Books (Online Access Only)* 1 year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription Teacher Packs Online Teacher Resource** Powered by Collins Connect including Interactive Book whole-class assessment homework 3 year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription year subscription The prices quoted here are for individual components. Our Sales Consultants are always happy to discuss your requirements and find a package that suits your needs, including exclusively digital solutions. *Subscriptions to the Online Pupil Books can only be purchased when a valid subscription to the Collins Connect Online Teacher Resource is taken out. ** The Online Teacher Resource allows unlimited access for teachers and students to the online content in school and enables the resources to be used for front of class teaching, including whiteboard use. Full terms and conditions can be found online at Prices are correct at the time of going to press. Collins reserve the right to change prices without notice. Prices are listed here without VAT. VAT is applicable to software and digital subscriptions and is applied at the current rate.

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