S3 Science
Overview
Overview
Our S3 Science curriculum aims to prepare students for progression towards National 4 discrete sciences or Level 5 Applied Science. In order to achieve this we aim to build on the following skills in S3:
practical investigation
problem solving
critical thinking
knowledge and understanding
team work and peer collaboration
Below is an overview of the units covered in our S3 Science course.
Unit 1: Human Health
Unit 1: Human Health
What is Health?
Threats to Health
Health Claims
Unit 2: Applications of Science
Unit 2: Applications of Science
Materials
Electricity
Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum
Practical Skills
Unit 3: Metals
Unit 3: Metals
Periodic Table
Properties of Metals
Reactions of Metals
Protection of Metals
Unit 4: Food
Unit 4: Food
Seeds
Plant Life Cycle
Fertilisers