AQA big ideas – KS3 science homework pack

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Michelle Heelis
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Based on the big ideas principle of the AQA Science syllabus, AQA big ideas – KS3 science homework pack has been designed to ensure you have all your KS3 homework activities in one place.

The pack is divided into the 10 big ideas and features two tasks for each of the four subunits, comprising 80 activities in total. Each task includes ideas for self or peer assessment and answers are included, so marking and assessment is easy. And, while the activities are based on the AQA syllabus, they are easily incorporated into any KS3 scheme of work.

Just photocopy and go.

What's included?

  • 80 homework tasks covering the 10 big ideas
  • A mix of long and short tasks
  • Self and peer assessment ideas
  • Answers included

What's inside?

Pack 1 - Forces

  • Speed
    • Speed statements
    • Comparing cars
  • Gravity
    • Pancakes on the Moon
    • Satellites and gravity
  • Contact forces
  • Pressure
    • Shoe pressure
    • Pressure examples

Pack 2 - Electromagnets

  • Voltage and resistance
    • Voltage and resistance
    • Twenty questions
  • Current
    • Circuits
  • Electromagnets
    • Electromagnets review
    • Relay switches
  • Magnetism
    • Multiple choice magnets
    • Daily magnets

Pack 3 - Energy

  • Energy costs
    • Energy at home
    • Energy group research
  • Energy transfer
    • Energy stores
    • Energy transfer
  • Work
    • Machines
    • Pulleys
  • Heating and cooling
    • Designer coats
    • Take away tasks

Pack 4 - Waves

  • Sound
    • Sound dominoes
    • Sound and hearing
  • Light
    • Light waves
    • Speed of light
  • Wave effects
    • Wave flashcards
    • Drawing waves
  • Wave properties
    • Types of waves
    • Extreme waves

Pack 5 - Matter

  • Particle model
    • Particle drawings
    • Deposition
  • Separating mixtures
    • Complex mixtures
    • Separating mixtures
  • Periodic table
    • The periodic table
    • Group research
  • Elements
    • Making models
    • Ceramics and composites

Pack 6 - Reactions

  • Metals and non-metals
    • Daily chemistry
    • Metals and non-metals
  • Acids and alkalis
    • True or false
    • Categories
  • Chemical energy
    • Definitions
    • Hand warmers and cold packs
  • Types of reaction
    • Reactions
    • Investigating the change in mass when magnesium burns

Pack 7 - Earth

  • Earth structure
    • The rock cycle
    • Rock types
  • Universe
    • The solar system
    • Solar system research
  • Climate
    • Climate change
    • Climate Café
  • Earth resources
    • Extracting metals
    • Using metals

Pack 8 - Organisms

  • Movement
    • Biting force
    • Which organs have muscle?
  • Cells
    • Systems to cells cards
    • Unicellular organisms research

Pack 9 - Ecosystems

  • Breathing
    • Athletic breathing
    • Beating Flying Hill
  • Digestion
    • Digestion jigsaw
    • Food investigation
  • Interdependence
    • Fish tank ecosystem
    • Ecosystem engineers
  • Plant reproduction
    • Triffids
    • How are seeds spread?
  • Respiration
    • Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
    • Germinating seeds experiment
  • Photosynthesis
    • Global warming and photosynthesis
    • Science and growing salad

Pack 10 - Genes

  • Variation
    • Variation in humans
    • Height and feet investigation
  • Human reproduction
    • The menstrual cycle
    • Research poster
  • Evolution
    • What is the question?
    • Endangered species
  • Inheritance
    • Inheritance forbidden words
    • DNA research
AQA big ideas – KS3 science homework pack
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5
waves H/W ppt.
Correction - Seismic p waves are longitudinal.

Michael McTaggart

23/06/2021

Response from Teachit editor
Thanks for spotting this Michael - the relevant PPT has now been updated.
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The resource can be used for AFL, plenary, or even as a starter and homework

Moeneera Jacobs

24/02/2021

5
waves H/W ppt.
Correction - Seismic p waves are longitudinal.

Michael McTaggart

23/06/2021

Response from Teachit editor
Thanks for spotting this Michael - the relevant PPT has now been updated.
5

21/04/2021

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05/04/2021

5
The resource can be used for AFL, plenary, or even as a starter and homework

Moeneera Jacobs

24/02/2021

Excellent resource used to add to my lockdown learning tasks for my pupils can be completed without the use of a word processor if needed.

Rachel Gregory

24/01/2021

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15/09/2020

Exactly what I needed! So many ideas with extensions - will help them think and develop ideas!

A SIMHA

08/09/2020

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