Year 8 Curriculum Map Biology

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1 Biology Title Photosynthesis (5) Lungs and Gas Exchange (7) Respiration (8) Muscles and Bones (9) Drugs and Health (11) Driving Question for Main Task How can l describe what photosynthesis is and the role of plants in the ecosystem? understanding that: Plants carry out photosynthesis and how plant structures show adaptations for photosynthesis That plants play an important role in ecosystems. structure of the breathing system and the circulatory system Bubble Task to understanding of : Step by step procedure of a heart dissection. Differences in gas exchange between simple and complex animals Describe and explain the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration The process of respiration, word and symbolic equation for respiration, uses of energy in the body. -anaerobic respiration, what it is and when it happens and its equation - show clear understanding of some uses of aerobic respiration functions of the skeletal system and the different types of joints? Bubble Task to understanding of : Modelling; how the different types of joints work different types of drugs, their classes and effects on the body? stages in drug testing? Extended writing article on the effects of drugs on society and why the government is trying to educate people of the risks of substance abuse.

2 Stretch and Challenge Task Visit local garden centres to explore the diversity of plant groups and habitats. Read about forest clearances and the consequent loss of biodiversity. Watch television programmes about plant life and gardening. Research information of the first successful heart transplant and the ethical issues relating to such medical procedures Research and write an article explaining how yoghurt or cheese is made using anaerobic respiration. Research the advancements in the field of prosthesis Research on how drugs like Prozac and ecstasy work in our body

3 Chemistry Title Driving Question for Main Task Simple Chemical reactions (5) Describe all the observations that one can see when a chemical reaction has taken place. Series of practical investigations that show all the possible observations indicating the rearrangement of atoms when new substances are formed understanding of; carry out a full risk assessment modelling of chemical reactions Compounds (6) I can name compounds and write their formulae; explain why compounds have different properties from the elements from which they can be made Assessment to the understanding of : -why compounds have different properties to the elements that made them; -link properties of compounds to their use -prediction of physical and chemical properties of compounds -how to write the correct formulae for compounds Extracting Metals (8) How can l describe the reactivity series of metals, describe how metal ores can be extracted using carbon? Discuss why some metals can only be extracted using electrolysis? the the reactivity series A summary of the extracting metals from their ores. Link use of specific uses of certain metals to their properties Reactions with Acids (9) How can l describe key acid reactions and link them to our everyday life, Describe a neutralisation reaction and the different ways of making salts from acids? the understanding on of: Step by step method of making a salt copper sulphate. Risk assessment when carrying out an investigation. Methods of ing purity of substances Describing reactions (10) How can l describe different types of reaction, decide whether the reactions are endothermic or exothermic and discuss the factors that affect rate of a reaction? Difference between, combustion, thermal decomposition, oxidation and reduction and displacement reactions. The difference between an exothermic and endothermic reaction. The particle model. Word and symbolic Earth and Atmosphere (11) How can l describe the composition of the earth and the atmosphere? Assessment to understanding of : Why the atmosphere is important for life, how the oceans used to be in the atmosphere, how the hole in the ozone layer is a cause for concern. The rock cycle and recycling.

4 Stretch and Challenge Task Design a flow chart that summarises gas tests and their results for the following gases: -hydrogen -sulphur dioxide -ammonia -carbon dioxide -chlorine -Oxygen -water -methods of separating compounds Explain the following observations: When wood burns the ash is much less than the mass of the wood. As l add sugar to water the volume stays the same but the mass keeps going up You have been asked to find out whether an unknown metal is silver or magnesium. You have some iron sulphate solution available. Explain how you could use the iron sulphate to identify the unknown metal. Using their knowledge of the atomic structure to explain why group 1 metals are much softer than other metals Research on how titration can be used to purity of a substance. Give a step by step guide to titration. equation. Factors that affect the rate of a reaction Catalytic converters speed up the reactions that reduce the harmful emissions from car engines. Research on how catalytic converters work. Use the keywords learnt in this topic in your explanation. Create a promotional poster to encourage people to change their habits. Choose one of these themes: -separating waste at home for cycling -buying local goods. Buying recycled products.

5 Physics Title Forces and effects(2) Motion(6) Waves and sound (8) Driving Question for MainTask Stretch and Challenge Task How can I identify different forces and what can l learn about what produces them? Forces acting on objects and identify what is producing each of these forces. Balanced and unbalanced forces and be able to describe the effects unbalanced forces have on the motion and shape of objects. Gravity and the effect gravity has on masses. Friction and the useful and problematic effects caused by friction Imagine you work for a company that designs and makes sports equipment. Some of the managers have asked why the company needs to employ scientists to help to design new equipment. Prepare a Describe how an unbalanced force can affect the speed of an object. Describe how objects accelerate due to gravity How forces affect speed. Calculating speed, and draw distance-time graphs, speed-time graphs and. Read the above mentioned graphs Research streamlining in nature and give examples of when it is an advantage ad when it is a disadvantage. How Describe what a wave is and its properties? Explain what determines the frequency of a wave. Assessment to Different types of waves. Distinguish a transverse wave from a longitudinal wave. State how the amplitude and frequency of a wave can be altered Design and make a string telephone. Give a step by step guide to making it and explain its operation. Light (9) properties of light Bubble assessment to the -how to draw a ray diagram -differences between transparent, translucent and opaque using examples - explain how a pin ole camera works -the three primary colours of light and how they combine Research of to find out the purpose of the different parts of a camera and link them to the parts of the eye that do the same job. Application of forces (10) concept of moments, principle of moments, the relationship between pressure and area. Assessment to the understanding of: Calculation of moments, application of the principle of moments to the action of levers On a winter day a friend falls through ice that covers a lake. Explain why you would rescue them by lying on the ice instead of

6 presentation to the management to persuade them that an understanding of forces is necessary to design sports equipment. have scientists tried to imitate this natural phenomenon? standing on it.

Science curriculum overview Yr7 (Draft arrangement as the school may need flexibility as the need arises)

Science curriculum overview Yr7 (Draft arrangement as the school may need flexibility as the need arises) Term Topic and key questions Assessment structure Autumn 1 CHEMISTRY Test 1: The particle 1.The