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.
01The Building Blocks of Life
Exploration of cellular structures and the fundamental processes that sustain living organisms.
Differentiating between living and non-living things and identifying the seven life processes.
Learning to use microscopes to observe microscopic structures and calculate magnification.
Investigating the unique microscopic components of plant cells and their specific roles.
Investigating the microscopic components of animal cells and their specific roles.
Exploring how cells adapt their structure to perform specific functions in multicellular organisms.
Understanding how specialized cells group together to form complex biological systems.
Tracing the path of food through the body and identifying the organs involved in digestion and absorption.
Examining the structure and protective role of the skeletal system.
Investigating how muscles contract and relax to facilitate movement in conjunction with the skeleton.
Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and the role of different nutrients.
Exploring the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and their role in transporting substances around the body.
Investigating the organs involved in breathing and the process of gas exchange.
An introduction to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and how they coordinate body functions.
Understanding common diseases, their causes, prevention, and the importance of hygiene.
Exploring the world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and their impact on living organisms.
Understanding how the body defends itself against pathogens and maintains health.
Investigating the uses and abuses of medicines and other drugs, including their effects on the body.
02Particles 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.
Exploring melting, boiling, condensation, and freezing in terms of particle movement and energy.
Investigating how particles spread out and exert pressure in gases and liquids.
Differentiating between pure substances and mixtures, and understanding their basic composition.
Applying physical techniques to recover pure substances from simple mixtures.
Investigating more advanced separation techniques for complex mixtures.
Exploring the organisation of elements and identifying key groups and periods.
Exploring the chemical properties of acids and bases using indicators and the pH scale.
Investigating the reaction between acids and alkalis to form neutral solutions.
Identifying common acids and alkalis found in the home and their safe handling.
Introducing the concept of chemical change and representing reactions with word equations.
Investigating reactions involving oxygen, including burning and rusting.
Exploring reactions where heat breaks down compounds into simpler substances.
Comparing the physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals.
Ordering metals based on their reactivity and understanding displacement reactions.
Exploring the uses and impacts of common chemicals in household products and industry.
Learning essential safety rules and procedures for conducting scientific experiments.
03Forces in Action
Analyzing how forces affect motion, shape, and the interaction between objects.
Identifying different types of forces and measuring their magnitude in Newtons.
Using force meters to measure the magnitude of forces and understanding units.
Investigating how forces can change an object's speed, direction, or shape.
Investigating how surfaces oppose motion and the applications of friction.
Exploring how fluids oppose motion and the concept of streamlining.
Exploring the gravitational pull of planets and its effect on objects.
Differentiating between mass and weight and understanding their relationship to gravity.
Exploring the structure of our solar system, including planets, moons, and other celestial bodies.
Investigating the movements of the Earth and Moon, and their effects on day/night and seasons.
Exploring the properties of magnets and how electricity can create magnetism.
Investigating the build-up and discharge of electrical charge.
Constructing and drawing simple series and parallel circuits.
Differentiating between materials that conduct electricity and those that insulate.
Investigating how sound is produced, travels, and its properties like pitch and loudness.
Exploring how light travels, forms shadows, and reflects off surfaces.
Investigating how light bends when passing through different materials and the use of lenses.