Year 7 Science Pack – What is a Scientist?

Introduce Year 7 to science with this complete lesson pack: PowerPoint, hazard symbols worksheet, careers carousel sheet, and printable job cards.

This resource is designed for the first lesson of the WJEC/KS3 Year 7 topic “I’m a Scientist” but can be adapted for any KS3 science introduction. The pack covers key content including:

What is a scientist? – Challenging stereotypes and exploring different science jobs.

Lab safety – Identifying and understanding hazard symbols, plus establishing rules for working safely.

Careers in science – Carousel activity with 10 job description cards (Research Scientist, Astronaut, Agriculturist, Medical Physicist, Marine Biologist, Chemistry Teacher, Rocket Scientist, Veterinarian, Nutritionist, Dentist).

Plenary and reflection – Exit ticket questions to consolidate learning.

What’s included:

PowerPoint presentation (.pptx) – lesson structure, starter, main tasks, plenary, and homework task.

Hazard Symbols Worksheet (.pdf) – match and learn laboratory hazard symbols.

Careers Carousel Recording Sheet (.pdf) – student worksheet for the careers activity.

Scientist Job Description Cards (.pdf) – 10 printable fact cards for carousel or group work.

How it can be used:

As a complete first lesson for Year 7 science.

To introduce lab safety in a fun, interactive way.

To explore careers in science and inspire curiosity about STEM.

As part of WJEC/KS3 “I’m a Scientist” scheme of work, but adaptable for other specifications.

Keywords: Year 7 Science, KS3 Science, WJEC, lab safety, hazard symbols, science jobs, careers in science, introduction to science, scientist lesson, PowerPoint, worksheets, PDF resources.

File types: .pptx (PowerPoint), .pdf (printable worksheets and job cards).