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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 teacher handbook provides full lesson suggestions that build maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new GCSEs, as well as full assessment guidance.This teacher handbook accompanies the Activate 3 student book, which takes a contextual approach to Biology, Chemistry and Physics with working scientifically integrated throughout. Packed full of ideas for Y9, it builds on content from the Key Stage 3 Programme of Study, helping to consolidate key concepts whilst continuing to prepare for Key Stage 4. Activate 3 provides plenty of practise at handling data, using maths and extended writing - all essential skills for Key Stage 4 success.