Teacher Resources KS3 light KS3 particle theory KS3 separation techniques KS3 acid and alkali KS3 pH scale KS3 Indicators KS3 characteristic chemical properties and patterns KS3 Chemical and material behaviour KS3 Introduction to the rock cycle KS3 solutions KS3 change of state Ancient art practical Invisible ink experiment KS3 Chemical change KS3 elements, compounds and mixtures Chemical pigment experiment Smart pigments CSI: colours in ink Food dye experiment KS2 light KS2 solids, liquids and how they can be separated KS2 solid, liquid, gas, solubility KS2 Characteristics of materials KS2 Rocks and soils Bridging gap between key stage 2 and key stage 3

Bridging KS2 and KS3 : Teachers' Resources

With only 40% of pupils staying engaged in science when moving from Key Stage 2 (KS2) to Key Stage 3 (KS3) more hands on science is needed in the classroom to bridge the gap. The CACL team together with the AstraZeneca Trust have teamed up to produce simple, inexpensive experiments which can be directly implemented in the classroom. These experiments are based on colour as this was found to be a particularly effective topic for engaging school children as it is appreciated by everyone regardless of background.

The resources contain background information, links to the National Curriculum (NC), suggested lesson plans and handouts for students. The KS3 materials have been produced as stand-alone resources so that pupils feeding in from schools that have not used these resources at KS2 can participate fully.

KS2 Resources

Smart Pigments	Scheme of work unit: Light National Curriculum link: Knowledge, skills and understanding Sc4 Physical processes
CSI: Colours in ink	Scheme of work unit: Solids, Liquids and how they can be separated National Curriculum link: Knowledge, skills and understanding Sc3 Materials and their properties
Food Dye Experiment	Scheme of work unit: Solids, Liquids and Gas and how they can be separated National Curriculum link: Knowledge, skills and understanding Sc3 Materials and their properties
Invisible Ink	Scheme of work unit: Solid Liquid Gas/Solubility National Curriculum link: Knowledge, skills and understanding Sc3 Materials and their properties
Ancient Art Practical	Scheme of work unit: Characteristics of materials: Rocks and Soils National Curriculum link: Knowledge, skills and understanding Sc3 Materials and their properties

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KS3 Resources

Smart Pigments	Scheme of work unit: Light (visible spectrum) National Curriculum link: Energy can be transferred usefully, stored, or dissipated, but cannot be created destroyed.
CSI: Colours in ink	Scheme of work unit: Particle theory and separation techniques National Curriculum link: Chemical and material behaviour. The particle model provides explanations for the different physical properties and behaviour of matter.
Food Dye Experiment	Scheme of work unit: Particle theory and separation techniques National Curriculum link: Chemical and material behaviour The particle model provides explanations for the different physical properties and behaviour of matter
Invisible Ink	Scheme of work unit: Acid and alkali - pH scale - Indicators National Curriculum link: Range and content of Science key stage 3 Chemical and material behaviour Elements and compounds show characteristic chemical properties and patterns in their behaviour. Use examples such as acids and alkalis.
Ancient Art Practical	Scheme of work unit: Introduction to the Rock Cycle: Particle model/ solutions/Change of state National Curriculum link: Range and content of Science key stage 3 The environment, Earth and universe Chemical and material behaviour
Chemical Pigments Experiment	Scheme of work unit: Chemical change: Separation techniques (filtering): Elements, compounds and mixtures National Curriculum link: Range and content of Science key stage 3 Chemical and material behaviour

Bridging KS2 and KS3 : Teachers' Resources

KS2 Resources

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KS3 Resources

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