Year 7 Term 1 6 1.5.7 Matter, separating mixtures 3.5.2 Exploring solutions Mixtures, including dissolving Explain the terms solvent, solution, solute and soluble. • Describe the effect of temperature on solubility. • Analyse patterns and present data to explain solubility. Worksheet 1.5.7; Practical sheet 1.5.7; Technician’s notes 1.5.7 Year 7 Term 1 7 1.5.8 Matter, separating mixtures 3.5.2 Understanding distillation Simple techniques for separating mixtures: distillation Use distillation to separate substances. Explain why distillation can purify substances. Devise ways to separate mixtures, based on their properties. Worksheet 1.5.8a; Worksheet 1.5.8b; Practical sheet 1.5.8; Technician’s notes 1.5.8 Year 7 Term 1 7 1.5.9 Matter, separating mixtures 3.5.2 Exploring chromatography Simple techniques for separating mixtures: chromatography The identification of pure substances Use chromatography to separate dyes. Use evidence from chromatography to identify unknown substances in a mixture. Worksheet 1.5.9; Technician’s notes 1.5.9 Year 7 Term 1 7/8 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 8: Organisms – Movement and Year 7 Term 1 8 1.8.1 Organisms, Movement 3.8.1 Exploring the human skeleton The structure and functions of the human skeleton, to include support, protection, movement and making blood cells Identify of the human skeleton. Describe the of the skeleton. Explain why we have different shapes and sizes of bones. Worksheet 1.8.1; Technician’s notes 1.8.1 Year 7 Term 1 8 1.8.2 Organisms, Movement 3.8.1 Understanding the role of joints and muscles Biomechanics – the interaction between skeleton and muscles, including the measurement of force exerted by different muscles Describe the roles of tendons, ligaments, joints and muscles. Identify muscles used in different movements. Compare different joints in the human skeleton. Worksheet 1.8.2
Year 7 Term 1 9 1.8.3 Organisms, Movement 3.8.1 Examining interacting muscles The function of muscles and examples of antagonistic muscles Describe antagonistic muscles and give examples. Explain how antagonistic muscles bring about movement using scientific vocabulary Plan an investigation to compare muscle strengths Worksheet 1.8.3; Practical 1.8.3a; Technician’s notes 1.8.3b; Practical sheet 1.8.3a; Technician’s notes 1.8.3b Year 7 Term 1 9 1.8.4 Organisms, Movement 3.8.1 Exploring problems with the skeletal system The structure and functions of the human skeleton, to include support, protection, movement and making blood cells Biomechanics – the interaction between skeleton and muscles, including the measurement of force exerted by different muscles Recall some medical problems with the skeletal system. Explain how some conditions affect the skeleton. Consider the benefits and risks of a technology for improving human movement. Worksheet 1.8.4 Year 7 Term 1 9 1.8.5 Organisms, 3.8.2 Understanding organisation in multicellular organisms Hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms: from cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms Define the terms tissues, organs and organ systems. Describe how some recreational drug affect body systems. Suggest the effect of damage on other body systems. Worksheet 1.8.5 Year 7 Term 1 10 1.8.6 Organisms, Cells 3.8.2 Describing and animal cells Cells as the fundamental unit of living organisms, including how to observe and record cell structure using a light microscope The functions of the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, mitochondria and chloroplasts The similarities and differences between animal and cells Describe the structures found in animal and plant cells. Explain the function of some of the structures within animal and plant cells. Communicate ideas about cells effectively using scientific terminology. Worksheet 1.8.6a; Worksheet 1.8.6b; Technician’s notes 1.8.6
Year 7 Term 1 10 1.8.7 Organisms, Cells 3.8.2 Understanding adaptations of cells The functions of the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, mitochondria and chloroplasts The similarities and differences between animal and cells Recall the purpose of specialised Identify examples of specialised plant and animal cells. Explain the structure and function of specialised cells. Worksheet 1.8.7; Technician’s notes 1.8.7 Year 7 Term 1 10 1.8.8 Organisms, Cells 3.8.2 Exploring cells Cells as the fundamental unit of living organisms, including how to observe and record cell structure using a light microscope The similarities and differences between animal and plant cells Observe cells using a microscope and record findings. Explain how to use a microscope to identify and compare cells. Explain how developments in science can change ideas. Worksheet 1.8.8; Practical sheet 1.8.8a; Practical sheet 1.8.8b; Technician’s notes 1.8.8 Year 7 Term 1 11 1.8.9 Organisms, Cells 3.8.2 Understanding unicellular organisms The structural adaptations of some unicellular organisms Recognise different types of unicellular organisms. Explain how unicellular organisms are adapted to carry out functions. Compare and contrast features of unicellular organisms. Worksheet 1.8.9 Year 7 Term 1 11 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 2: Electromagnets – Voltage and resistance and Current Year 7 Term 1 12 1.2.1 Electromagnets, Voltage and resistance 3.2.1 Describing electric circuits Other processes that involve energy transfer: completing an electrical circuit Electric current, measured in amperes, in circuits Describe and draw circuit diagrams. Explain what is meant by current. Explain how materials current to flow. Worksheet 1.2.1; Practical sheet 1.2.1; Technician’s notes 1.2.1
Year 7 Term 2 2 1.2.8 Electromagnets, Current 3.2.2 Understanding electrostatic fields Non-contact forces: forces due to static electricity Separation of positive or negative charges when objects are rubbed together: transfer of electrons, forces between charged objects The idea of electric field, forces acting across the space between objects not in Explain static electricity in terms of fields. Explain how charged objects affect each other. Worksheet 1.2.8; Technician’s notes 1.2.8 Year 7 Term 2 2/3 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 6: Reactions – Metals and non-metals and Acids and alkalis Year 7 Term 2 3 1.6.1 Reactions, metals and 3.6.1 Using metals and non-metals The varying physical and chemical properties of different elements The properties of metals and non-metals Recognise the properties and uses of metals and Explain the uses of metals and non-metals on their properties. Worksheet 1.6.1; Practical sheet 1.6.1; Technician’s notes 1.6.1 Year 7 Term 2 3 1.6.2 Reactions, metals and 3.6.1 Exploring the reactions of with metals Reactions of with metals to produce a salt plus hydrogen Describe the reaction between acids and metals using word equations and particle diagrams. Explain the reaction between and metals. Compare the reactivities of different metals. Worksheet 1.6.2; Practical sheet 1.6.2; Technician’s notes 1.6.2 Year 7 Term 2 4 1.6.3 Reactions, metals and 3.6.1 Understanding displacement reactions The order of metals and carbon in the reactivity series; representing chemical reactions using formulas and using equations; displacement reactions; changes of state and chemical reactions. Represent and explain displacement reactions using equations and particle diagrams. Make inferences about reactivity from displacement reactions. Worksheet 1.6.3; Practical sheet 1.6.3; Technician’s notes 1.6.3
Year 7 Term 2 7 1.9.1 Ecosystems, Interdependence 3.9.1 Understanding food webs The interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including food webs Describe how food webs are made up of a number of food chains. Make predictions about factors affecting plant and animal populations. Analyse and evaluate changes in a food web. Worksheet 1.9.1a; Worksheet 1.9.1b; Technician’s 1.9.1 Year 7 Term 2 7 1.9.2 Ecosystems, Interdependence 3.9.1 Understanding the effects of toxins in the environment How organisms affect, and are affected by, environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials Describe how toxins pass along the food chain. Explain how toxins enter and accumulate in food chains. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides. Worksheet 1.9.2; Technician’s notes 1.9.2 Year 7 Term 2 7 1.9.3 Ecosystems, Interdependence 3.9.1 Exploring the importance of insects The interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including insect-pollinated crops The importance of plant reproduction through insect pollination in human food security Describe the impact of low pollination on fruit production. Explain why artificial pollination is used for some crops. Evaluate the risks of monoculture on world food security. Worksheet 1.9.3; Practical 1.9.3 Year 7 Term 2 8 1.9.4 Ecosystems, Interdependence 3.9.1 Exploring ecological balance The interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including insect-pollinated crops How organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials Describe ways in which organisms affect their environment. Explain why prey populations affect predator populations. Evaluate a model of predator–prey populations and explain the importance of predators. Worksheet 1.9.4a; Worksheet 1.9.4b; Technician’s notes 1.9.4
Year 7 Term 2 8 1.9.5 Ecosystems, reproduction 3.9.2 Exploring flowering plants Reproduction in plants, including flower structure, wind and insect pollination Identify parts of flowering plants. Describe the function of the parts of plants and link structure function. Evaluate the differences between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated plants. Worksheet 1.9.5; Practical 1.9.5; Technician’s notes 1.9.5 Year 7 Term 2 8 1.9.6 Ecosystems, Plant reproduction 3.9.2 Exploring fertilisation Reproduction in plants, including flower structure, wind and insect pollination, fertilisation Describe the processes of pollination and fertilisation. Describe the role of pollen tubes. Explain how seeds are formed. Worksheet 1.9.6; Practical sheet 1.9.6a; Practical sheet 1.9.6b; Technician’s notes 1.9.6 Year 7 Term 2 9 1.9.7 Ecosystems, reproduction 3.9.2 Understanding how seeds are dispersed Reproduction in plants, including seed and fruit formation and dispersal Recognise the variety of different structures by different seeds. Describe the need for plants to disperse their seed. Plan an investigation into seed dispersal by wind. Worksheet 1.9.7a; Worksheet 1.9.7b; Technician’s notes 1.9.7 Year 7 Term 2 9 1.9.8 Ecosystems, Plant reproduction 3.9.2 Understanding how fruits disperse seeds Reproduction in plants, including seed and formation and dispersal, including quantitative investigation of some dispersal mechanisms Describe how fruits are used in seed dispersal. Compare evidence about seed dispersal by wind and by fruit formation. Use data to evaluate different seed dispersal mechanisms. Worksheet 1.9.8 Year 7 Term 2 9/10 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 3: Energy – Energy costs and Energy transfer
kJ, kW hour), domestic fuel bills, fuel use and costs and fuels and energy resources. Evaluate actions that could be taken in response to rising energy demand. Year 7 Term 2 12 1.3.6 Energy, Energy transfer 3.3.2 Stores and transfers Processes that involve energy transfer and changes in systems, including: energy as a quantity that can be quantified and calculated; comparing the starting with the final conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy. Investigate a model of energy. Describe energy stores and transfers. the energy model to different situations. Worksheet 1.3.6; Technician’s notes 1.3.6 Year 7 Term 2 12 1.3.7 Energy, Energy transfer 3.3.2 Exploring energy transfers Other processes that involve energy transfer: changing motion, dropping an object, completing an electrical circuit, burning fuels Energy as a quantity that can be quantified and calculated; the total energy has the same value before and after a change. Recognise what energy is and its unit. Describe a range of energy transfers using simple diagrams. Use a Sankey diagram as a model to represent simple energy changes. Worksheet 1.3.7; Technician’s notes 1.3.7 Year 7 Term 2 12 1.3.8 Energy, Energy transfer 3.3.2 Understanding potential energy and kinetic energy Other processes that involve energy transfer: changing motion, dropping an object Recognise energy transfers due to falling objects. Describe factors affecting energy transfers related to falling objects. Explain how energy is conserved when objects fall. Worksheet 1.3.8; Technician’s notes 1.3.8
Year 7 Term 3 1 1.3.9 Energy, Energy transfer 3.3.2 Understanding elastic potential energy Other processes that involve energy transfer: stretching a spring. Work done and energy changes on deformation. Comparing the starting with the final conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy in elastic distortions Describe different situations that use the energy stored in compressing and stretching elastic materials. Describe how elastic potential energy in different materials can be compared. Explain how elastic potential energy is transferred. Worksheet 1.3.9; Practical 1.3.9; Technician’s notes 1.3.9 Year 7 Term 3 1 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 7: Earth – Earth structure and Universe Year 7 Term 3 2 1.7.1 Earth, Earth structure 3.7.1 Understanding the structure of the Earth The composition of the Earth The structure of the Earth Describe the layers of the Describe the characteristics of the different layers. Explain how volcanoes change the Worksheet 1.7.1a; Worksheet 1.7.1b; Technician’s notes 1.7.1 Year 7 Term 3 2 1.7.2 Earth, Earth structure 3.7.1 Exploring igneous rocks The rock and the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Describe how igneous rocks are formed. Explain how the pH of the magma affects the formation of rocks. Investigate the effect of cooling rate on the formation of crystals. Worksheet 1.7.2; Practical 1.7.2a; Practical sheet 1.7.2b; Technician’s notes 1.7.2 Year 7 Term 3 2 1.7.3 Earth, Earth structure 3.7.1 Exploring sedimentary rocks Describe how sedimentary rocks are formed. Explain how fossils give clues about the past. Explain the properties of sedimentary rocks. Worksheet 1.7.3; Practical sheet 1.7.3a; Practical sheet 1.7.3b; Technician’s notes 1.7.3 Year 7 Term 3 3 1.7.4 Earth structure 3.7.1 Exploring metamorphic rocks Describe how metamorphic rocks are formed. Explain the properties of metamorphic rocks. Worksheet 1.7.4; Practical sheet 1.7.4; Technician’s notes 1.7.4 Year 7 Term 3 3 1.7.5 Earth structure Understanding the rock cycle Describe the rock cycle. Worksheet 1.7.5a;
3.7.1 Explain how can change from one type to another. Worksheet 1.7.5b; Practical sheet 1.7.5; Technician’s notes 1.7.5 Year 7 Term 3 3 1.7.6 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Describing stars and galaxies Our Sun as a star, other stars in our galaxy, other galaxies Describe the characteristics of a star. Relate our Sun to other stars. Explain the concept of galaxies and the position of our galaxy compared to others. Worksheet 1.7.6 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.7 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Explaining the effects of the Earth's motion The seasons and the Earth’s tilt, day length at different times of year, in different hemispheres Describe variation in length of day, apparent position of the Sun and seasonal variations. Compare these with changes in the opposite hemisphere. Explain these changes with reference to the motion of the Earth. Worksheet 1.7.7; Practical sheet 1.7.7; Technician’s notes 1.7.7 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.8 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Exploring our neighbours in the Universe The light year as a unit of astronomical distance Recall that the light year is used to measure astronomical distances. Explain the limitation of units such as kilometres in describing astronomical distances. Explain what causes the appearance of the Moon to change. Worksheet 1.7.8; Practical sheet 1.7.8; Technician’s notes 1.7.8 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.9 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Using models in science understanding that scientific methods and theories develop as earlier explanations are modified to take account of new evidence and ideas Explore how we can use models to explain ideas in science. Construct an explanation ideas and evidence. Decide if a model is good enough to be useful. Worksheet 1.7.9; Technician’s 1.7.9 Year 7 Term 3 5 End of chapter assessment
Recognise the development of a foetus. Year 7 Term 3 7 1.10.7 Genes, Human reproduction 3.10.2 Understanding factors affecting a developing foetus Reproduction in humans (as an example of a mammal), to include the effect of maternal lifestyle on the foetus through the placenta Describe the effects of different factors on a developing foetus. Evaluate the strength of data. Analyse advice given to pregnant women. Worksheet 1.10.7 Year 7 Term 3 8 1.10.8 Genes, Human reproduction 3.10.2 Communicating ideas about smoking in pregnancy Reproduction in humans (as an example of a mammal), to include the effect of maternal lifestyle on the foetus through the placenta Critique claims linked with the effects of smoking in pregnancy. Identify potential bias in sources of information. Give a reasoned opinion. Worksheet 1.10.8; Technician’s notes 1.10.8 Year 7 Term 3 8 End of chapter assessment Book 1, Chapter 4: Waves – Sound and Light Year 7 Term 3 9 1.4.1 Waves, sound 3.4.1 Exploring sound Sound produced by vibrations of objects; sound waves are longitudinal Identify how sounds are made. Describe how sound waves transfer energy. Explain how loud and quiet sounds are made. Worksheet 1.4.1; Practical 1.4.1; Technician’s notes 1.4.1 Year 7 Term 3 9 1.4.2 Waves, sound 3.4.1 Describing sound Sound produced by vibrations of objects, in loudspeakers; detected by their effect on microphone diaphragm and the ear drum Frequencies of sound waves, measured in hertz (Hz) Explain what is meant by pitch. Understand frequency, wavelength and amplitude. Relate sounds to displayed waveforms. Worksheet 1.4.2; Technician’s notes 1.4.2 Year 7 Term 3 9 1.4.3 Waves, sound 3.4.1 Hearing sounds Sound produced by vibrations of objects, detected by their effects on microphone diaphragm and the ear drum Waves transferring information for conversion to electrical signals by microphone Explain what is by audible range. Understand how the ear detects sounds. Apply ideas about sound to explaining defects in hearing. Worksheet 1.4.3; Practical sheet 1.4.3; Technician’s notes 1.4.3
Year 7 Term 3 12 1.4.10 Waves, light 3.4.2 Exploring coloured light Colour and the different frequencies of light, white light and prisms (qualitative only); differential colour effects in absorption and diffuse reflection Describe how a spectrum can be produced from white light. Compare the properties of light atdifferent frequencies. Explain how light of different wavelengths can be split and recombined. Worksheet 1.4.10; Practical 1.4.10; Technician’s notes 1.4.10 Year 7 Term 3 12 End of chapter assessment and end of year assessment Year 2 of 2-year scheme of work Year Term Week Student Book spread number and lesson plan reference Big Idea/ subtopic and AQA syllabus reference Programme of study references Learning objectives CD-ROM resources Book 2, Chapter 1: Forces – Contact forces and Pressure Year 8 Term 1 1 2.1.1 Forces, Contact forces Analysing equilibrium Opposing forces and equilibrium: weight held by stretched spring or supported on a compressed surface Using force arrows in diagrams, adding forces in one dimension, balanced and unbalanced forces Analyse situations to identify the various forces that are acting. Explore static situations in which objects are held in equilibrium and the nature of the forces involved. Worksheet 2.1.1; Practical sheet 2.1.1; Technician’s notes 2.1.1 Year 8 Term 1 1 2.1.2 Forces, Contact forces What a drag! Forces associated with rubbing and friction between surfaces, with pushing things out of the way; resistance to motion of air and water Describe the effects of drag and other forces on objects as they move. Describe factors affect the size of frictional and drag forces. Evaluate how well sports or vehicle technology reduces frictional or drag forces. Worksheet 2.1.2; Technician’s notes 2.1.2 Year 8 Term 1 1 2.1.3 Forces, Contact forces Understanding stretch and compression Forces associated with deforming objects Measurements of Explain the relationship between an applied force and the change of shape of an object. Worksheet 2.1.3; Practical sheet 2.1.3;
stretch or compression as force is changed Investigate forces involved in compressing and stretching materials. Identify applications for compressible and stretchable materials. Technician’s notes 2.1.3 Year 8 Term 1 2 2.1.4 Forces, Contact forces Investigating Law Forces associated with deforming objects; stretching and squashing – springs Measurements of stretch or compression as force is changed Force–extension linear relation; Hooke’s Law as a special case Investigate the effects of applied forces on springs. Generate data to produce a and analyse outcomes. Worksheet 2.1.4; Practical sheet 2.1.4; Technician’s notes 2.1.4 Year 8 Term 1 2 2.1.5 Forces, Pressure Exploring pressure on a surface Pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface Explain how pressure can be applied on a solid surface. Describe some effects of varying pressure. Worksheet 2.1.5a; Worksheet 2.1.5b; Practical sheet 2.1.5; Technician’s notes 2.1.5 Year 8 Term 1 2 2.1.6 Forces, Pressure Exploring pressure in a fluid Pressure in liquids, increasing with depth Atmospheric pressure; decreases with increase of height as weight of air above decreases with height Describe how pressure in a liquid alters with depth. Describe how pressure in a gas varies with height the Earth. Explain pressure changes in relation to particles and gravity. Worksheet 2.1.6; Technician’s notes 2.1.6 Year 8 Term 1 3 2.1.7 Forces, Pressure Calculating pressure Pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface Identify the factors that determine the size of pressure on a solid. Calculate the size of pressure exerted. Worksheet 2.1.7; Practical 2.1.7; Technician’s notes 2.1.7 Year 8 Term 1 3 2.1.8 Forces, Pressure Explaining floating and sinking Upthrust effects, floating and sinking Explain why some objects float and others sink. Relate floating and sinking to density, displacement and upthrust. Explain the implications of these ideas. Worksheet 2.1.8; Practical sheet 2.1.8; Technician’s notes 2.1.8 Year 8 Term 1 3/4 End of chapter assessment
Book 2, Chapter 5: Matter – Periodic table and Elements Year 8 Term 1 4 2.5.1 Matter, periodic table Looking at the periodic table of elements The principles underpinning the Mendeleev periodic table The periodic table: periods and groups; metals and non-metals Navigate the periodic table and identify some of the elements. Identify features of the periodic table and describe how it is organised. Explain why the periodic table is useful. Worksheet 2.5.1; Technician’s notes 2.5.1 Year 8 Term 1 4 2.5.2 Matter, periodic table Exploring metals in the periodic The varying physical and chemical properties of different elements How patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Table The properties of metals and non-metals Describe the physical properties of Group 1 metals. Describe the pattern in reactions of Group 1 metals. Use data to predict the reactivity and position of metals within the periodic table. Worksheet 2.5.2; Practical sheet 2.5.2; Technician’s notes 2.5.2 Year 8 Term 1 5 2.5.3 Matter, periodic table Exploring in the periodic table The varying physical and chemical properties of different elements How patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Table The properties of metals and non-metals Describe the physical properties of the halogens. Describe the pattern in reactions of the halogens. Use data to predict the reactivity and position of non-metals within the periodic Worksheet 2.5.3; Practical sheet 2.5.3; Technician’s notes 2.5.3 Year 8 Term 1 5 2.5.4 Matter, periodic table Analysing wider patterns within the periodic table The varying physical and chemical properties of different elements How patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Sort elements chemical data and relate this to their position in the periodic table. Worksheet 2.5.4
adaptations to function Distinguish between breathing and respiration. Year 8 Term 1 8 2.8.4 Organisms, Digestion Exploring the effects of disease and lifestyle The impact of exercise, asthma and smoking on the human gas exchange system Describe the physical effects of disease and lifestyle on the breathing system. Explain the physical effects of disease and lifestyle on the breathing system. Describe how our understanding about the effects of smoking has changed over time. Worksheet 2.8.4; Technician’s notes 2.8.4 Year 8 Term 1 9 2.8.5 Organisms, Digestion Exploring a healthy diet Content of a healthy human diet: carbohydrates, lipids (fats and oils), proteins, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and water, and why each is needed Describe the components of a healthy diet. Examine the importance of each component of a healthy diet. Compare the energy requirements of different healthy diets. Worksheet 2.8.5 Year 8 Term 1 9 2.8.6 Organisms, Digestion Understanding the effects of an unbalanced diet The consequences of imbalances in the diet including obesity, starvation and deficiency diseases Describe the physical effects of eating too much and eating too little. Identify the causes and effects of some deficiencies in the diet. Worksheet 2.8.6 Year 8 Term 1 9 2.8.7 Organisms, Digestion Understanding the human digestive system The tissues and organs of the digestive system, including adaptations to function Identify the organs of the digestive system. Describe the process of digestion. Evaluate a model of the digestive system. Worksheet 2.8.7; Practical sheet 2.8.7; Technician’s notes 2.8.7 Year 8 Term 1 10 2.8.8 Organisms, Digestion Understanding the roles of the digestive organs The tissues and organs of the digestive system, including adaptations to function Describe the roles of the organs of the digestive system. Describe the importance of enzymes and gut bacteria in digestion. Explain how the structure of each of the organs is adapted to its function. Worksheet 2.8.8; Technician’s 2.8.8 Year 8 Term 1 10 End of chapter assessment
Book 2, Chapter 2: Electromagnets – Magnetism and Electromagnetism Year 8 Term 1 11 2.2.1 Electromagnets, Magnetism Forces and fields Magnetic attraction and repulsion. Magnetic fields by plotting with compass, representation by field lines Earth’s magnetism, compass and navigation Know the laws of magnetic attraction. Explain how a magnetic field can be represented by field lines. Apply ideas about attraction to magnetic materials placed in a field. Worksheet 2.2.1; Technician’s notes 2.2.1 Year 8 Term 1 11 2.2.2 Electromagnets, Magnetism Using ideas about fields Magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion. Magnetic fields by plotting with compass, representation by lines Earth’s magnetism, compass and navigation Describe key features of the magnetic field. Explain why fields vary in strength. Explore the fields around combinations of magnets. Worksheet 2.2.2; Technician’s 2.2.2 Year 8 Term 1 11 2.2.3 Electromagnets, Electromagnets Investigating The magnetic effect of a current, electromagnets Describe what an electromagnet is. Investigate the factors affecting the strength of electromagnets. Worksheet 2.2.3; Practical sheet 2.2.3; Technician’s notes 2.2.3 Year 8 Term 1 12 2.2.4 Electromagnets, Electromagnets electromagnets Electromagnets Describe different applications of electromagnets. Worksheet 2.2.4 Year 8 Term 1 12 2.2.5 Electromagnets, Electromagnets Investigating strength of electromagnets The magnetic effect of a current, electromagnets, D.C. motors Identify and manage variables Investigate the effect of changing variables. Draw conclusions about how the strength of an electromagnet can be controlled. Worksheet 2.2.5; Technician’s notes 2.2.5 Year 8 Term 1 12 End of chapter assessment
Book 2, Chapter 6: Reactions – Chemical energy and Types of reaction Year 8 Term 2 1 2.6.1 Reactions, chemical energy Understanding exothermic reactions Internal energy stored in materials; exothermic chemical reactions (qualitative); comparing the starting with the final conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy associated with chemical compositions Describe examples of exothermic reactions. Explain the energy changes taking place during an exothermic reaction. Worksheet 2.6.1; Practical sheet 2.6.1; Technician’s notes 2.6.1 Year 8 Term 2 1 2.6.2 Reactions, chemical energy Comparing endothermic and exothermic changes Exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions (qualitative); comparing the starting with the conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy associated with chemical compositions Describe examples of endothermic reactions. Worksheet 2.6.2; Practical sheet 2.6.2; Technician’s notes 2.6.2 Year 8 Term 2 1 2.6.3 Reactions, chemical energy Investigating endothermic reactions Exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions (qualitative); Choose a suitable and interval of values in an investigation. Consider how to present data to make conclusions. Worksheet 2.6.3; Practical sheet 2.6.3; Technician’s notes 2.6.3 Year 8 Term 2 2 2.6.4 Reactions, chemical energy Explaining the use of catalysts What catalysts do Describe what a catalyst is. Explain how catalysts work. Worksheet 2.6.4; Practical 2.6.4; Technician’s notes 2.6.4
Year 8 Term 2 2 2.6.5 Reactions, types of reaction Exploring combustion Chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms Representing chemical reactions formulas and using equations Combustion Fuels and energy resources Exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions (qualitative); Summarise combustion using an equation. Make observations during chemical reactions. Write word equations to represent chemical changes. Explain chemical changes using a model. Worksheet 2.6.5; Technician’s notes 2.6.5 Year 8 Term 2 2 2.6.6 Reactions, of reaction Exploring the use of fuels Identify applications of combustion reactions. Identify used in different applications. Compare the energy content of different fuels. Worksheet 2.6.6; Practical sheet 2.6.6; Technician’s notes 2.6.6 Year 8 Term 2 3 2.6.7 Reactions, types of reaction Understanding thermal decomposition Chemical reactions, thermal decomposition Recognise and explain thermal decomposition reactions. Describe some uses of thermal decomposition. Worksheet 2.6.7; Practical sheet 2.6.7a; Practical sheet 2.6.7b; Technician’s notes 2.6.7 Year 8 Term 2 3 2.6.8 Reactions, of reaction Explaining changes Differences between atoms, elements and compounds Chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds Conservation of mass changes of state and chemical reactions Chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms Thermal decomposition, oxidation Observe and explain mass changes for chemical and physical processes. Use particle diagrams to explain chemical processes. Worksheet 2.6.8; Practical sheet 2.6.8; Technician’s notes 2.6.8 Year 8 Term 2 3/4 Assessments
Book 2, Chapter 9: Ecosystems – Respiration and Photosynthesis Year 8 Term 2 4 2.9.1 Ecosystems, Respiration Understanding aerobic respiration Aerobic and anaerobic respiration in living organisms, including the breakdown of organic molecules to enable all the other chemical processes necessary for life The word equation for aerobic respiration Recall the equation for respiration and describe what it Explain the importance of respiration. Apply what we know about respiration. Worksheet 2.9.1; Practical 2.9.1; Technician’s notes 2.9.1 Year 8 Term 2 4 2.9.2 Ecosystems, Respiration Exploring respiration in sport Aerobic and anaerobic respiration in living organisms, including the breakdown of organic molecules to enable all the other chemical processes necessary for life Describe what is meant by anaerobic respiration. Explain why some sports involve more aerobic or more anaerobic respiration. Explain what is meant 5by oxygen debt. Worksheet 2.9.2 Year 8 Term 2 5 2.9.3 Ecosystems, Respiration Understanding anaerobic respiration The process of anaerobic respiration in humans and including fermentation, and the word equation for anaerobic respiration Recall that plants and microbes carry out anaerobic respiration. Recall the word equation for fermentation in plants and microbes. Describe some evidence to show that anaerobic respiration can produce carbon dioxide. Worksheet 2.9.3; Practical sheet 2.9.3; Technician’s notes 2.9.3 Year 8 Term 2 5 2.9.4 Ecosystems, Respiration Investigating fermentation The process of anaerobic respiration in humans and including fermentation, and the word equation for anaerobic respiration Describe some applications of fermentation. Identify dependent, independent and control variables in an investigation. Analyse data and identify next steps. Worksheet 2.9.4; Practical sheet 2.9.4; Technician’s notes 2.9.4 Year 8 Term 2 5 2.9.5 Ecosystems, Respiration Comparing aerobic and anaerobic respiration The differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in of the reactants, the products formed and the implications for the organism Describe some similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Worksheet 2.9.5
Year 8 Term 2 6 2.9.6 Ecosystems, Photosynthesis Exploring how plants make food The reactants in, and products of, photosynthesis, and a word summary for photosynthesis Plants making carbohydrates in their leaves by photosynthesis Describe a method to show that chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis. Identify risks and control measures. Worksheet 2.9.6; Practical sheet 2.9.6; Technician’s notes 2.9.6 Year 8 Term 2 6 2.9.7 Ecosystems, Photosynthesis Looking at leaves The adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis Relate the size of a leaf to the availability of light. Relate the function of the leaf to its structure and the types of cell. Evaluate the structure of a cell related to its function. Worksheet 2.9.7; Practical sheet 2.9.7; Technician’s notes 2.9.7 Year 8 Term 2 6 2.9.8 Ecosystems, Photosynthesis Exploring the movement of and minerals in plants Plants gain mineral nutrients and water from the soil via their roots Identify how water and minerals move through a plant. Explain how and minerals move through a plant. Evaluate the cell structures that allow the movement of water and minerals through a plant. Worksheet 2.9.8a; Worksheet 2.9.8b; Practical sheet 2.9.8; Technician’s notes 2.9.8 Year 8 Term 2 7 2.9.9 Ecosystems, Photosynthesis Investigating the importance of minerals to plants Identify the minerals essential to healthy growth. Explain the effects of a deficiency in essential minerals. Evaluate the limitations of evidence. Worksheet 2.9.9a; Worksheet 2.9.9b; Practical sheet 2.9.9; Technician’s notes 2.9.9 Year 8 Term 2 7 2.9.10 Ecosystems, Photosynthesis Investigating photosynthesis The reactants in, and products of, photosynthesis, and a word summary for photosynthesis Identify the factors that can affect photosynthesis. Predict results of investigations. Interpret secondary data about photosynthesis. Worksheet 2.9.10a; Worksheet 2.9.10b; Practical sheet 2.9.10a; Practical sheet 2.9.10b; Technician’s notes 2.9.10 Year 8 Term 2 7/8 End of chapter assessment
Book 2, Chapter 3: Energy – Work and Heating and cooling Year 8 Term 2 8 2.3.1 Energy, Work work Work done; simple machines give bigger force but at the expense of smaller movement (and vice versa): product of force and displacement unchanged Recognise situations where work is done. Describe the relationship work done = × distance. the equation for work done to different situations. Worksheet 2.3.1; Technician’s notes 2.3.1 Year 8 Term 2 8 2.3.2 Energy, Work Making work easier Work done; simple machines give bigger force but at the expense of smaller movement (and vice versa): product of force and displacement unchanged Understand what simple machines are. Explain why they are useful. Compare and contrast different machines Worksheet 2.3.2; Technician’s 2.3.2 Year 8 Term 2 9 2.3.3 Energy, heating and cooling Explaining thermal energy Heating and thermal equilibrium: temperature difference between two objects leading to energy transfer from the hotter to the cooler one Comparing the starting with the final conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy associated with temperatures Describe how temperature differences lead to energy transfer. Worksheet 2.3.3; Practical 2.3.3; Technician’s notes 2.3.3 Year 8 Term 2 9 2.3.4 Energy, heating and cooling How heat travels Explain how heat can travel by conduction, convection and radiation. Give examples of each of these happening. Worksheet 2.3.4; Technician’s notes 2.3.4 Year 8 Term 2 9 2.3.5 Energy, heating and cooling How to stop heat from travelling Explain the difference between conductors and insulators. Explain how insulation works. Apply ideas about insulation to practical applications. Worksheet 2.3.5; Practical sheet 2.3.5; Technician’s notes 2.3.5
Year 8 Term 2 10 2.3.6 Energy, heating and cooling Energy and temperature Heating and thermal equilibrium: temperature difference between two objects leading to energy transfer from the hotter to the cooler one, through contact (conduction) or radiation; such transfers tending to reduce the temperature difference: use of insulators Describe the warming and cooling of objects. Explain the relationship between energy transfer and temperature change. Worksheet 2.3.6; Practical sheet 2.3.6; Technician’s notes 2.3.6 Year 8 Term 2 10 End of chapter assessment Book 2, Chapter 7: Earth – Climate and Earth resources Year 8 Term 2 11 2.7.1 Earth, Climate Understanding our atmosphere The composition of the atmosphere Describe the composition of our atmosphere. Describe how the atmosphere has changed over time. Explain why the atmosphere has changed. Worksheet 2.7.1; Practical sheet 2.7.1; Technician’s notes 2.7.1 Year 8 Term 2 11 2.7.2 Earth, Climate Understanding how carbon is recycled The carbon cycle Describe the carbon cycle. Worksheet 2.7.2; Practical sheet 2.7.2; Technician’s notes 2.7.2 Year 8 Term 2 11 2.7.3 Earth, Climate Exploring how humans affect the carbon the carbon cycle, the composition of the atmosphere and the production of carbon dioxide by human activity and the impact on climate. Understand that human activities affect the carbon cycle. Appreciate the of this impact. Explain how the impact relates to carbon stores as well as carbon dioxide producers. Worksheet 2.7.3; Technician’s notes 2.7.3 Year 8 Term 2 12 2.7.4 Earth, Climate Understanding global warming The production of carbon dioxide by human activity and impact on climate Describe the effects of global warming. Explain the consequences of global warming for living things. Evaluate the arguments for human activity impacting on global warming. Worksheet 2.7.4
Year 8 Term 3 2 2.10.2 Genes, Evolution Understanding the importance of biodiversity Changes in the environment may leave individuals within a species, and some entire species, less well adapted to compete successfully and reproduce, which in turn may lead to extinction The importance of maintaining biodiversity and the use of gene banks to preserve hereditary material Describe what is meant by biodiversity. Explain the importance of biodiversity. Worksheet 2.10.2 Year 8 Term 3 2 2.10.3 Genes, Evolution Explaining extinction Changes in the environment may leave individuals within a species, and some entire species, less well adapted to compete successfully and reproduce, which in turn may lead to extinction The importance of maintaining biodiversity and the use of gene banks to preserve hereditary material Identify changes that can cause a species to become extinct. Explain the use of gene banks to preserve hereditary material before a species becomes extinct. Analyse and evaluate theories of what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Worksheet 2.10.3 Year 8 Term 3 3 2.10.4 Inheritance Understanding the nature of genetic material A simple of chromosomes, genes and DNA in heredity, including the part played by Watson, Crick, Wilkins and Franklin in the development of the DNA model Identify that the nucleus contains chromosomes, which carry inherited genetic information. Describe the link between chromosomes, genes and DNA. Describe the structure of DNA. Assess the work of Watson, Wilkins and Franklin on DNA structure. Worksheet 2.10.4a; Worksheet 2.10.4b; Practical sheet 2.10.4; Technician’s notes 2.10.4
Year 8 Term 3 3 2.10.5 Genes, Inheritance Exploring the role of chromosomes A simple of chromosomes, genes and DNA in heredity Identify that a fertilised egg contains a full set of chromosomes, half from each parent. Explain the number of chromosomes in gametes. Explain how some genetic disorders arise. Worksheet 2.10.5a; Worksheet 2.10.5b; Practical sheet 2.10.5; Technician’s notes 2.10.5 Year 8 Term 3 3 2.10.6 Inheritance Understanding variation Heredity as the process by genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next Identify inherited characteristics in plants and animals that vary between offspring. Explain how inherited differences arise by genetic material from both parents combining. Describe how identical twins occur and analyse data about their features. Worksheet 2.10.6; Technician’s notes 2.10.6 Year 8 Term 3 4 2.10.7 Inheritance Modelling inheritance Heredity as the process by which genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next Use a model to represent inheritance of a trait. Predict likelihood of offspring inheriting specific traits. Worksheet 2.10.7 Year 8 Term 3 4 End of chapter assessment Book 2, Chapter 4: Waves – Wave effects and Wave properties Year 8 Term 3 5 2.4.1 Waves, Wave effects Exploring frequencies of sound waves, measured in hertz (Hz); echoes, reflection and absorption of sound sound needs a medium to travel, the speed of sound in air, in water, in solids auditory range of humans and animals. use for cleaning and physiotherapy by waves Understand how waves vary in frequency. Apply ideas about frequency to understand ultrasound. Understand practical applications of ultrasound. Worksheet 2.4.1; Technician’s notes 2.4.1 Year 8 Term 3 5 2.4.2 Waves, Wave effects Sound systems Understand the function of microphones and loudspeakers. Understand how audio equipment responds to different frequencies. Worksheet 2.4.2; Technician’s notes 2.4.2
Waves on water as undulations which travel through water with transverse motion; these waves can be reflected, and add or cancel – superposition Year 8 Term 3 6/7 End of chapter assessment Year 8 Term 3 7 to 12 Revision and end of Key Stage assessment