Science KS4
22 Key Free Teaching Resources
Jeans for Genes Day
Free downloadable resources for Jeans for Genes Day, designed to bring your PSHE, science and genetics curricula to life. The resources include compelling films, teacher’s notes & worksheets.
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BP Educational Service
Providing innovative curriculum-linked free teaching resources for primary and secondary at Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
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Whynotchemeng
Free teaching resources, plus everything you need to know about careers in chemical engineering.
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Practical Action
Inspiring resources on sustainability, climate change, renewable energy and global learning
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BSI British Standards
Explore the importance of British Standards in all areas of life.
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Planet Earth Centre
Free Monthly Night Sky Map of the Stars from Planet Earth Education
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Centre Alternative Technology
Resources for Teaching about Sustainability
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Curriculum Bits for Science
Resources to Support Teaching Aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
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Planet Science
Planet Science Resources and Teaching Ideas for Key Stage 3
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Natural History Museum
Darwin in the Andes Teaching Resource Video from the Natural History Museum
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Curriculum Bits for Science - Biology
Science Resources for KS3 and KS4
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For pupils in Key Stage 4, they encounter scientific theories, models and ideas. They consider how evidence from testing ideas is used to develop theories. Pupils are taught how scientific data is collected and analysed.
At Key Stage 4, pupils develop their practical and enquiry skills. They plan to test an idea or answer a scientific question. Data is collected from primary and secondary sources. Pupils are required to work accurately with due regard for safety when collecting first-hand data. They evaluate how data was collected and consider the reliability. Communication skills are an important aspect at Key Stage 4 with pupils needing to present information and data, develop a case and draw a conclusion. This is supported by the use of scientific, technical and mathematical language.
The key areas in which these skills are developed relate to: organisms and health; chemical and material behaviour; energy, electricity and radiations; environment, Earth and universe.
The resources contained in this section can be used to support pupils in developing skills, knowledge and understanding within the Key Stage 4 curriculum for Science.
