Key Stage 3 Topics Bundle

38 resources connecting core curriculum topics to work-related scenarios to give learning context and purpose. The resources feature contextualised challenges relating to a wide range of careers that demonstrate the real world application of learning in life after school.

Each of the core topic resources feature seven contextual challenges relating to different careers as well as opening and closing discussion prompts. The full list of Maths, English and Science topics covered is as follows:

Maths
Numbers; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures; Probability; Statistics

English
Reading; Grammar and Vocabulary; Writing; Spoken English

Biology
Structure and function of living organisms; Material cycles and energy; Interactions and interdependencies; Genetics and evolution

Chemistry
Particulate nature of matter; Atoms, elements & compounds; Pure and impure substances; Chemical reactions; Energetics; The periodic table; Materials; Earth and atmosphere

Physics
Energy; Motion and forces; Waves; Electricity & electromagnetism; Matter

Careers Comprehensions

The bundle also includes 11 reading comprehension worksheets that challenge students' critical thinking and comprehension skills as they review careers information and use it to answer a range of questions to check understanding. 

The jobs featured in the Careers Comprehensions include: Accountant, Fire Officer, Actor, Solicitor, Conservationist, Nurse, Doctor, Paramedic, Events Organiser, Plumber, Fashion Designer, Police Officer and Sustainability Manager.

You can download our free sample Probability resource here.

Note: after purchase, the KS3 Bundle must be downloaded as a single zip file and must then be unzipped to access all the individual files.