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Key Stage 3 · Year 7 Science
Online KS3 Year 7 Science Course
Build a broad foundation in Biology, Chemistry and Physics through a structured Year 7 Science course designed for home study.
Students also develop scientific investigation skills through practical activities, experiments and structured work on designing, carrying out and interpreting investigations.
Immediate access to the online course
24 lessons across six Science modules
Optional tutor marking, email support and printed materials
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£14.99 / month
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- Course materials subscription
- Academic induction session and booking fee
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Course overview
Year 7 Science course at a glance
Explore Biology, Chemistry and Physics through a structured home-study course that also develops practical skills and an understanding of how scientific investigations are designed, carried out and interpreted.
Course level
Key Stage 3 · Year 7
The first year of Oxford Home Schooling’s three-year Key Stage 3 Science programme.
Course structure
6 modules · 24 lessons
Each module combines Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Scientific Investigation.
Science subjects
Biology · Chemistry · Physics
Develop a broad understanding of the three main sciences rather than studying them in isolation.
Scientific investigation
Design, carry out and interpret
Investigation lessons develop the skills needed to plan scientific work, collect evidence and interpret results.
Practical work
Science activities at home
Practical activities use accessible equipment wherever possible and help turn scientific ideas into experience.
Assignments
6 tutor-marked assignments
Every module concludes with a Tutor-marked Assignment designed to show how well students are progressing.
Assessment
Regular understanding checks
Self-assessment activities appear throughout the course alongside practical and written lesson activities.
Progression
Build towards GCSE Science
The full KS3 programme provides a strong foundation for later GCSE or IGCSE Science study.
Learn how Science works
Alongside scientific knowledge, the course develops practical investigation skills so students learn how questions are tested, evidence is gathered and conclusions are reached.
How it works
How your Year 7 Science course works
Work through a clear sequence of scientific explanations, activities, practical work and investigations designed to build knowledge and scientific thinking together.
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Enrol and start online
Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the course and plan your studies.
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Study the three sciences
Work through Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons with clear aims, explanations and activities designed to develop understanding progressively.
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Investigate and experiment
Practical and investigation activities help you learn how scientific questions are designed, tested and interpreted, with adult supervision where appropriate.
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Check your understanding
Self-assessment and Tutor-marked Assignments provide regular opportunities to review what you have learned and identify areas that need more work.
Flexible additional support
Add personal support when you need it
The course can be studied independently using the lesson materials and activities. Tutor marking, email support, one-to-one tutorials and printed materials can be purchased separately when useful.
What you’ll study
Explore the Year 7 Science course content
The Year 7 course contains six modules and 24 structured lessons, combining Biology, Chemistry and Physics with a continuing strand of scientific investigation.
Module 1 Introducing Science Begin with the characteristics of life, elements and compounds, density and the design of scientific investigations. 4 lessons
- Biology: The Variety and Characteristics of Life
- Chemistry: Elements and Compounds
- Physics: Density, Floating and Sinking
- Scientific Investigations: Design
Module 2 Cells, Energy, Change in State Study cells, changes of state and dissolving, energy, and how scientific investigations are carried out. 4 lessons
- Biology: Cells
- Chemistry: Change in State and Dissolving
- Physics: Energy
- Scientific Investigations: Carrying Out
Module 3 Organisms, Mixtures, Energy Resources Explore cells and organisms, separating mixtures, energy resources and the interpretation of investigation results. 4 lessons
- Biology: Cells and Organisms
- Chemistry: Separating Mixtures – 1
- Physics: Energy Resources
- Scientific Investigations: Interpreting
Module 4 Life Cycles, Mixtures, Forces Study life cycles and fertilisation, extend work on mixtures, explore forces and design your own investigation. 4 lessons
- Biology: Life Cycles and Fertilisation
- Chemistry: Separating Mixtures – 2
- Physics: Forces
- Student Investigation: Design
Module 5 Reproduction, Acids and Alkalis, Light Explore human reproduction, acids and alkalis, light and the practical stage of a student investigation. 4 lessons
- Biology: Human Reproduction
- Chemistry: Acids and Alkalis
- Physics: Light
- Student Investigation: Carrying Out
Module 6 Disease, Particles, the Solar System Finish Year 7 with microbes and disease, particles, the Solar System and interpretation of investigation results. 4 lessons
- Biology: Microbes and Disease
- Chemistry: More about Particles
- Physics: the Solar System
- Student Investigation: Interpreting
Three sciences, one developing investigation strand
Each module combines Biology, Chemistry and Physics with scientific investigation, allowing subject knowledge and practical scientific skills to develop together.
Assessment and progress
How progress is assessed in Year 7 Science
There is no final examination in the course. Instead, students check their understanding regularly through lesson activities, self-assessment and a Tutor-marked Assignment at the end of every module.
Tutor-marked assignments
6 TMAs
6
Assignments
6
Course modules
1 per module
Progress check
Every module concludes with a written Tutor-marked Assignment, giving students and parents a regular indication of how well scientific knowledge and skills are developing.
Self-assessment
Throughout the course
Regular
Lesson checks
Answers
Review learning
Discussion
With a parent
Lessons without a TMA include self-assessment activities designed to test what has been learned and provide a starting point for reviewing progress with a parent or guardian.
Scientific knowledge
Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Assessment checks understanding across all three sciences rather than concentrating on a single subject area.
Investigation skills
Design, carry out, interpret
Students develop scientific reasoning alongside the practical skills needed to investigate questions methodically.
Practical Science
Apply ideas at home
Practical activities help students connect scientific explanations with observation and experimentation.
Parent support
Guidance for every module
Parents’ Guides contain information about each lesson and suggested answers to the self-assessment activities.
Progress through Key Stage 3
Build strong foundations for later Science
Year 7 introduces the knowledge and investigation skills developed further through Years 8 and 9 before students progress towards GCSE or IGCSE Science.
Support & add-ons
Add extra Science support when you need it
Your course subscription provides the structured online materials and practical activities needed for independent study. Additional tutor support, marking and printed materials can be purchased separately whenever they would be useful.
Written feedback
Assignment marking
Submit individual course assignments and receive tutor feedback on scientific knowledge, reasoning, investigation skills, written answers and areas that need further work.
Assignment marking bundle£53.95
Practical Science
Home practical activities
Practical activities are built into the course and are designed wherever possible to use accessible equipment at home, with adult supervision where necessary.
Practical activities Included with the course
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask Science questions by email while working through the course and receive help when a biological, chemical, physical or investigative idea needs further explanation.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Live tuition
One-to-one tutorials
Book an individual online session with a tutor to work through difficult scientific ideas, review an investigation or build confidence with a particular topic.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Printed materials
Science course pack
Add a printed, spiral-bound copy of the course materials if you prefer to read, annotate, record results and complete activities away from the screen.
Flexible by design
Choose only what you need
Study independently using the course materials and practical activities, then add tutor marking, email support, tutorials or printed materials if your needs change.
Explore your options
See all available Science support
Prospective students can compare the different support services. Existing students can purchase Science marking, tutorials and other course-specific add-ons through their account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Year 7 Science course
Find answers about the course structure, practical Science at home, assessment, tutor support and progression through Key Stage 3.
Can I start the Year 7 Science course at any time?
Yes. You can enrol and begin studying when it suits you, then work through the course at a pace that fits your home education timetable.
How is the Year 7 Science course structured?
Year 7 contains 24 lessons arranged across six modules. Each module combines Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Scientific Investigation.
Does the course cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics?
Yes. All three sciences are studied throughout the course, alongside a continuing programme of scientific investigation.
Can practical Science be studied at home?
Yes. The course includes practical activities designed to be completed safely at home wherever possible, often using readily available equipment. Some activities require adult supervision.
How many Tutor-marked Assignments are there?
There are six Tutor-marked Assignments, with one at the end of each module.
Is tutor marking included in the subscription?
The course contains all six Tutor-marked Assignments. Tutor marking is purchased separately, allowing you to add marking when it would be useful.
Are there self-assessment activities?
Yes. Lessons that do not contain a TMA include self-assessment activities designed to test what has been learned and help students review their progress.
Can I get help from a Science tutor?
Yes. Optional support includes assignment marking, Email Tutor Support and one-to-one online tutorials.
Is there guidance for parents?
Yes. The course includes general guidance for parents as well as a Parents’ Guide for each module, including lesson information and suggested self-assessment answers.
What comes after Year 7 Science?
Students can continue through Years 8 and 9 of Key Stage 3 Science. The full programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for later GCSE or IGCSE Science study.
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Enrol at any time and begin exploring Biology, Chemistry, Physics and scientific investigation through a structured, flexible Key Stage 3 home-study course.
- Start studying at any time
- Immediate access to the online course
- Develop scientific knowledge and practical skills together
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