KS3 Science Network Resources

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• Worried about your use of homework?
• Finding cover lessons a problem?
• Keen to support inexperienced and non-specialist staff?
• Looking to use ICT more effectively?

Something for everyone

Building an extensive bank of resources on your school network can:

• save preparation time for staff
• increase the consistency of teaching
• encourage independent learning
• help structure both class and home work
• raise standards.

Use with or without computers

All the materials detailed below can be used both as onscreen and printed resources. They are provided on a single CD-ROM and are accessible through a simple, intuitive browser menu. The materials come with a full site licence and are designed to be photocopied and networked.

Each KS3 disc offers:

• Assessing AT2, AT3 and AT4 at KS3 – Graded, well-supported questions for the assessment of the non-practical elements of Science at Key Stage 3, supported by illustrated notes, teacher’s notes, answers and references to levels.
• Managing Cover Lessons – Science Over 40 activities designed to be used when the teacher is absent, covering Sc2, Sc3 and Sc4.
• KS3 Science Homeworks (1: Life Processes and Living Things, 2: Materials and their Properties, 3: Physical Processes) – A bank of carefully prepared and varied homeworks covering the attainment targets at KS3. Answers and references are provided.
• Using the Internet Science – A whole school resource, this versatile publication has been compiled to save teachers time and provide an imaginative and curriculum-based bank of ideas for using the Internet.
• Giant Body Kit KS3 and Giant Plant Kit KS3 –Two creative and innovative publications which allow classes, groups or individuals to assemble, complete and work with life-size outlines.
• Biodiversity (Pack 1: Animals, Pack2: Plants) – Two complete kit sof materials for teaching how to identify and classify a wide range of common animals and plants, with beautiful illustrations.
• Ecology (Pack 1 and Pack 2) – A variety of activities about ecology, covering Levels 2 to 7 and beyond.

New, much improved version

To help all staff and students to make more of these excellent materials, they now come with:

• a more attractive, easier-to-use interface
• full contents lists and quick links to speed up searching and selecting content
• practical support and suggestions for subject leaders
• user guidance for teachers and support staff
• hints and tips for students.

Note that this product is also available as part of the Homework Support System.