Written by experts and bespoke to the AQA KS3 Science Syllabus this guide will allow you to teach Part 1 with confidence. With an introduction to the syllabus, tailored lesson plans and schemes of work you will have all the tools for success.

* Aligned to AQA’s big ideas and KS3 syllabus with Teacher Guide Part 1 covering Part 1 of the syllabus and Teacher Guide Part 2 covering Part 2
* Lesson plans to accompany each lesson in the student book including learning objectives and outcomes, common misconceptions, key vocabulary, numeracy, literacy and working scientifically skills development
* Editable and photocopiable worksheets, practical sheets and technician’s notes for full support in your teaching
* Answers to all questions in the Student Book to save you time in marking
* Enquiry processes embedded throughout the course to help your students think and work scientifically
* Full syllabus matching chart and schemes of work to aid your planning
* Prepares students for the new, more challenging GCSE
* Provides the first step in our AQA syllabus support for Secondary Science giving students a clear path of progression
* From experienced author team Ed Walsh and Tracey Baxter

Ed Walsh is Science Adviser in Cornwall and the Series Editor for Collins KS3 Science. He has contributed to Collins KS4 Science books supporting courses from AQA, EdExcel and OCR, and has written materials for the Secondary National Strategy. Ed was a teacher for 20 years, 12 as subject leader, and has taught in Manchester, South Wales and Cornwall. He is a regular provider of CPD events at ASE Conferences.