KS3 Year 9 Science Practical Workbook

Complete KS3 Year 9 Science practical pack covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics with investigations, questions, mark schemes and assessment materials.
This comprehensive KS3 Year 9 Science Practical Workbook covers all standard Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals typically completed before GCSE Required Practicals. Designed for clarity, accessibility and classroom impact, it includes full question sets, data tasks, 6‑mark extended‑response questions and complete mark schemes for every topic.

The resource supports mixed‑ability groups, SEND learners and students preparing for the transition into GCSE Science. Each section mirrors the structure of real practical investigations, helping learners build confidence with methods, variables, data interpretation and scientific reasoning.

Biology practicals include:
• Microscopy and magnification
• Enzyme reaction rate investigations
• Photosynthesis and light intensity
• Osmosis in potato tissue
• Microorganism growth and aseptic technique

Chemistry practicals include:
• Filtration, distillation and chromatography
• Acids, alkalis and neutralisation
• Rates of reaction (temperature and concentration)
• Conservation of mass
• Gas tests (O₂, CO₂, H₂, Cl₂)

Physics practicals include:
• Density of solids and liquids
• Specific heat capacity introduction
• Resistance in circuits
• Hooke’s Law (force and extension)
• Light, lenses, refraction and reflection

The pack also contains:
• Multiple‑choice and short‑answer questions
• Data interpretation tasks
• 6‑mark exam‑style questions
• Full mark schemes
• Optional diagnostic grid
• Optional SEND‑friendly versions

Perfect for classwork, homework, revision, cover lessons and assessment preparation, this resource provides everything needed to deliver and assess Year 9 practical foundations with confidence.