What are the key changes in Cambridge Lower Secondary Science?

We have added a new strand, Earth and Space, which covers content about the planet Earth, the wider Solar System and beyond.

We have retained the strands Biology, Chemistry and Physics, but reorganised, removed, added and edited the content.

We have replaced Scientific Enquiry with a new skills strand, Thinking and Working Scientifically. This provides a broader range of skills learners are expected to develop, including a new focus on developing and understanding scientific models.

We have added a new strand, Science in Context, which provides a framework for how context can be incorporated into the teaching of science and help learners see how science connects to their everyday lives.