The Science curriculum at KS3 is studied as discrete units of work delivered throughout Years 8 -10. These units are designed to cover a wide range of Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics as listed in the table below.
Course Outline
Biology
Cells
Reproduction
Respiration
Food/Diet
Circulation
Microbes and Disease
Ecology
Photosynthesis
Chemistry
Chemical reactions
Kinetic Theory
Elements Compounds and Mixtures
Metals and reactivity
Gases
Water/Solubility
Materials
Acid reactions
Physics
Energy
The Solar System
Light
Sound
Forces
Electricity
Our Key Stage 3 Science programmes are designed for our pupils:
- To have a well-informed awareness of the role and importance of science in everyday life.
- To develop methodical and analytical approaches to problem solving.
- To develop the ability to investigate new situations and ask appropriate questions.
- To develop practical skills, including the ability to plan and carry out investigations.
Skills and Capabilities
At the heart of the curriculum lies an emphasis on the development of skills and capabilities for life-long learning and for contributing effectively to society. These whole curriculum skills and capabilities consist of the Cross-Curricular Skills and Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities. They are embedded and infused throughout the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and pupils should have opportunities to acquire, develop and demonstrate these skills in Science.
The Cross-Curricular skills of Communication, Using Mathematics, and Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) are skills through which young people access knowledge.
The ability to think both critically and creatively and to develop personal and inter-personal skills and dispositions is essential for functioning effectively in a changing world. Therefore, the development of Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TS&PC) is at the heart of the revised curriculum.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
Latest News
Congratulations to Ciara McCusker (Year 9) on her selection for the Ireland squad for this summer’s European Youth Touch Championships.
The tournament will take place at the University of Warwick in August and will see teams from across Europe competing at the highest level.
We are delighted for Ciara and wish her every success as she represents Ireland in what promises to be a memorable experience.
Well done, Ciara! 👏
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