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
Best of luck to ERGS senior player Alfie Lucy, who will captain the Ulster U18 Clubs side today as they take on the Eagle Impact Rugby Academy (USA).
The match kicks off at 1.00pm at Campbell College, and everyone at ERGS wishes Alfie and his teammates the very best.
A fantastic honour to lead your province—no doubt Alfie will do us proud!
🏆 Day 3 at the Irish Rowing Championships 🏆
What a fantastic way to round off an incredible weekend of racing!
🥇 Women’s Junior Eights – Champions of Ireland for the third year in a row!
🥇 Men’s Junior 16 Coxed Four – Champions of Ireland!
🥉 Men’s Junior Coxed Four – Bronze medallists
Congratulations to all of our amazing rowers, who gave everything over the past three days. Your commitment, determination and teamwork have made the entire club incredibly proud.
A huge thank you to our coaches, parents, volunteers, supporters and everyone who has encouraged our athletes throughout the season. Your support makes achievements like these possible, and we are so grateful.
What a weekend. Congratulations to everyone involved! 💙💛🚣