United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 7 Science
A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students develop investigative skills through hands-on experimentation and critical analysis of the natural world.
The Building Blocks of Life
Exploration of cellular structures and the fundamental processes that sustain living organisms.
Investigating the microscopic components of plant and animal cells and their specific roles.
Understanding how specialized cells group together to form complex biological systems.
Examining the mechanics of movement and the protective role of the skeletal system.
Particles and Their Behavior
Investigating the states of matter and how particles interact in physical and chemical changes.
Using the particle theory to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Applying physical techniques to recover pure substances from complex mixtures.
Exploring the chemical properties of acids and bases using indicators and the pH scale.
Forces in Action
Analyzing how forces affect motion, shape, and the interaction between objects.
Identifying different types of forces and measuring their magnitude in Newtons.
Investigating how surfaces and fluids oppose motion and the applications of these effects.
Exploring the gravitational pull of planets and the structure of our solar system.
Energy and Sustainability
Understanding energy transfers, conservation, and the environmental impact of energy resources.
Identifying how energy is stored and moved between systems without being created or destroyed.
Evaluating different methods of electricity generation and their ecological footprints.
Examining conduction, convection, and radiation as methods of thermal energy movement.
Interdependence and Ecosystems
Studying the relationships between organisms and their environments, focusing on survival and balance.
Modeling the flow of energy through an ecosystem and the impact of predator-prey relationships.
Investigating the life cycle of flowering plants including pollination and seed dispersal.
Analyzing how physical and behavioral traits help organisms survive in specific habitats.
Earth and Atmosphere
Exploring the composition of the Earth, the rock cycle, and the chemistry of the atmosphere.
Identifying different rock types and the geological processes that transform them over time.
Examining the layers of the Earth and the movement of tectonic plates.
Investigating the composition of the air and the factors influencing global climate change.