Activate is the most popular course for KS3 Science and prepares students for all GCSE routes, with flexible assessment and progression from assessment expert Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt . This Student Book will spark students' curiosity in science, whilst building maths, literacy and Working Scientifically skills.

Activate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This Student Book will spark students' curiosity in science, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new GCSEs.

Activate 1 is split into distinct Biology, Chemistry and Physics units with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use Activate 1 and 2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Add Activate 3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.

"Activate is an extremely competent and professionally built new KS3 resource, written and tailored to the 2014 programme of study. It has been designed to engage students' interest in science from Year 7 and take them through to GCSE success, and it has that 'no stone left unturned' reliability factor to it that will fill you with confidence."

"Delivers the curriculum in a fun and interesting way and offers good support for students of all abilities. A great resource for Key Stage 3!"

"After having looked at all the schemes available for the new KS3 National Curriculum, Activate has by far the best thought out assessment package. Whoever thought this out needs a good pat on the back. In the end there was no other choice but Activate for our students."