Science
Key Stage 3 / S1 - S3
What’s different with PGL?
PGL’s Science courses give pupils the opportunity to explore
the links between their own experiences and the scientifi c
principles which affect their everyday lives. At a PGL centre
pupils are surrounded by outdoor activities and there is a
wealth of scientifi c information waiting to be discovered! Data
collected during outdoor activity sessions is incorporated into
selected study modules, giving your pupils opportunities to
develop a range of skills including investigation, observation,
prediction, recording, measuring and forming conclusions.
Units of Study
World of Invertebrates Light and Sound
fi ngerprinting with a range of chemicals, chemical and pH testing,
Pupils explore a range of habitats found on centre in order to collect and Pupils investigate how light travels, how it reacts on contact with a range of
observations, microscope work and code breaking.
Theme 1. Life Processes & Living Things
record the invertebrates found there. The invertebrates are identifi ed and objects and media, and how those objects might appear viewed through
Geology, Rocks and Fossils
Fit and Healthy their classifi cation, specifi c adaptations, life cycles and feeding strategies a digital camera and the naked eye. Pupils also look at how sound travels,
Pupils examine different rock types and textures formed in a variety of
After discussing health and fi tness, including levels, measurement, discussed. how it changes and in particular the damage that loud noise can cause.
environmental conditions and timescales. They discuss erosion and
guidelines and methods of improvement, pupils undertake a series of
Solar System
permeability and the effects these processes have. Groups also discuss
physical experiments with the results contributing to a database which they
Theme 2. Physical Processes Using our amazing mobile planetarium, pupils learn about the reasons
fossil formation and, where possible, will have the opportunity to hunt for
can then use for comparisons.
Alternative Energy Technology
for seasonal variation, day and night, constellations, the solar system and
fossils.
Habitats and Adaptations
Pupils explore how weather can be used to create power on three
our galaxy. They discuss the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, based on their
By visiting a range of different habitats and carrying out some simple
different micro-climates on centre. They take weather measurements
understanding of the gravitational and atmospheric conditions needed for
Sample Itinerary
experiments relating to soil type, light, air temperature, soil temperature
and investigate different types of alternative technology in terms of cost,
earth-based life.
and wind speed, pupils identify a range of fl ora and fauna living in each
simplicity, environmental impact and production volumes.
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
habitat and discuss adaptations.
Falling and Gravity
Theme 3. Materials & their Properties
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Arrive at centre in time Orientation /
for evening meal Scavenger Hunt
Rocky Shore
Through a series of experiments with falling objects, pupils investigate the Everyday Chemistry
Pupils investigate a rocky shore environment, identifying and classifying the
visual effects of gravity, relating these back to the theories of Sir Isaac Conducting a series of simple, safe experiments, pupils investigate
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Science study unit: Archery
Falling and Gravity Motor Sports
Campfi re
organisms they encounter. They investigate food chains and feeding methods,
Newton. They then consider the impact of these effects on their own commonplace chemical processes which occur at home, at school
considering their impact upon population sizes and inter-species relationships.
everyday lives and the relationship gravity has with other forces. and on centre. They are introduced to the concepts of chemical states,
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Trapeze Science study unit: Levers,
Sensory Trail Pressures and Moments
‘The Great Egg Race’
Nature Trail
reactions, variables and waste products.
Levers, Pressures and Moments 4
Climbing Science study unit:
Challenge Course Light and Sound
Talent Show
Pupils explore the different plants and animals in the local area. They
Pupils consider the forces involved in the actions of various levers by using Forensic Investigation
discuss and investigate concepts such as native and non-native species,
common examples found in everyday life and some more unusual ones Throughout their investigation pupils are introduced to real life forensic 5
Jacob’s Ladder Return to school
Giant Swing after lunch
population densities, wildlife corridors, competition and predation and also
found in simple machines. Pupils will be challenged, in small groups to science techniques by deciphering a series of clues and distinguishing
human impacts.
design and build a mediaeval trebuchet. between conclusive and suggestive evidence. This session includes
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