Year 7. Science. Homework Booklet SCIENCE DEPARTMENT. Take good care of your homework booklet. There will be consequences if it gets lost.

Student Name Form Group Year 7 2017-2018 Science Homework Booklet You will be expected to complete 2 pieces of homework per topic to be chosen by the subject teacher (a total of 8 for Biology, 8 for Physics and 8 for Chemistry during the year). Over the year, you will also be expected to complete at least one task for each science (3 in total) of your own choice from the takeaway homework menu. Take good care of your homework booklet. There will be consequences if it gets lost. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NETHER STOWE HIGH SCHOOL

CONTENTS TABLE Topic Homework Name Page No. BIOLOGY TOPIC 1: Cells BIOLOGY TOPIC 2: Body Systems BIOLOGY TOPIC 3: Competition and Adaptation BIOLOGY TOPIC 4: Plants and Photosynthesis PHYSICS TOPIC 1: Waves PHYSICS TOPIC 2: Sound PHYSICS TOPIC 3: Light PHYSICS TOPIC 4: Space CHEMISTRY TOPIC 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table CHEMISTRY TOPIC 2: Separation Techniques and Crude Oil CHEMISTRY TOPIC 3: Earth s Atmosphere and Resources CHEMISTRY TOPIC 4: Chemical Changes Cells Test Yourself 1 2 Cells Test Yourself 2 3 The Big Question: Specialised Cells 4-5 Cells Test Yourself 3 6 Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems 7 The Big Question: The Skeleton 8-9 Respiration 10 Cells and Body Systems Crossword 11-12 Home from Home 13 The Big Question: Adaptations 14-15 Adaptations for Survival 16 Plant Nutrition Crossword 17-18 The Big Question: Plant Minerals 19-20 Photosynthesis 21 Wave Introduction and Calculations 22 The Big Question: Waves 23-24 Waves Mini Test 25-26 Sound Waves 27-28 The Big Question: Sound and Energy Transfer 29-30 The Human Ear 31 Sound Waves Crossword 32-33 Reflection of Light Rays 34 The Big Question: Refraction 35-36 Light 37-38 Light Waves Crossword 39-40 The Solar System 41-42 The Big Question: The Earth 43-44 Space Crossword 45-46 Periodic Table Code Breaker 47 The Big Question: Metals and Non-Metals 48-49 The Periodic Table 50 Periodic Table Crossword 51-52 Mixtures (Pure and Impure Substances) 53-54 The Big Question: Mixtures 55-56 Separation Techniques Test Yourself 1 57 Separation Techniques Test Yourself 2 58 The Atmosphere and Climate Change 59-60 The Big Question: Climate Change 61-62 Earth and Atmosphere Crossword 63-64 Chemical Reactions 65 The Big Question: Chemical Reactions 66-67 Chemical Reactions Crossword 68-69 Science Takeaway Homework Menu 70-72 Periodic Table of Elements 73 1

Biology - Specialised Cells (The Big Question) Aims In this homework you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by considering how plant and animal cells are specialised for their particular functions. Big Question Give an example of one specialised animal cell and one specialised plant cell, explaining how each cell is specialised for its function. (6 marks QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe examples of specialised animal cells Describe examples of specialised plant cells Link the structure of specialised cells to their function Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 4

Answer to the Big Question Now you need to write your answer to the question. This is a QWC question. This means you will be marked on: spelling grammar organising your ideas and information clearly using key scientific words. Write your answer in the space below. Improvements Write any suggestions for improvement in the box below. 5

Biology - The Skeleton (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by learning how the skeleton is structured, and what the main functions of the skeleton are. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Explain using specific examples how the skeleton provides the body with physical protection and protection against infection. (QWC, 6 marks) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe the structure of the skeleton Describe how the skeleton protects vital organs Give specific examples of bones protecting vital organs Explain how the skeleton protects against infection Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 8

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Biology - Adaptations (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by learning what adaptations are and how animals and plants are adapted to survive. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Animals and plants have features (adaptations) that allow them to survive in the conditions in which they normally live. Describe how animals and plants are adapted to survive in dry conditions such as deserts. For each adaptation that you give, describe how the adaptation helps the animal or plant to survive in dry conditions. To obtain full marks you should refer to both animals and plants. What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe what adaptations are and how they benefit living things. Describe at least one way in which animals and plants are adapted to survive. Link these adaptations to how it increases the chance of survival. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 14

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Biology - Plant Minerals (The Big Question) Aims In this homework you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by learning about the minerals that plants need. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Explain in detail why farmers have to add to fertiliser to soil to ensure good crop yields year after year. (QWC, 6 marks) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Name the minerals required by a plant. Describe how a plant uses minerals for healthy growth. Explain the role of nitrates in plant growth. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 19

Physics - Waves (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by defining longitudinal and transverse waves and comparing them, using examples. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Waves may be longitudinal or transverse. (a) (b) Describe the differences between longitudinal waves and transverse waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves. Describe how radio waves are different from sound waves. (QWC, 7 marks) What I need to know Before answering a 6 mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Define transverse and longitudinal waves. Identify what type of wave radio waves are. Compare radio waves and sound waves. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 23

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Physics - Sound and Energy Transfer (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by comparing how sound travels in different materials and comparing the speed of light and sound. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Compare the time it takes light to travel around the world with the time it takes sound to travel the same distance. The distance around the equator is about 40 000 km. (6 marks, QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6 mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer State the speed of light and the speed of sound in air. Calculate the time taken for light and sound to travel the same distance. Explain the difference in time taken for light and sound to travel the same distance. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 29

Physics - Refraction (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by investigating the reasons that we have seasons. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question You are planning an investigation into the refraction of light at an air to glass boundary to measure the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction. Describe your investigation method. You should think about any inaccuracies in your method. A labelled diagram may be drawn as part of your answer. (6 marks, QWC). What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Describe what is meant by the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction. Describe, step-by-step, the practical method that could be followed to measure these two angles. Answer Identify any issues with your method that could cause inaccuracies in your results. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 35

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Physics - The Earth (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by investigating the reasons that we have seasons. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Explain in detail what you would experience throughout the year if the axis of the Earth was not tilted. (6 marks, QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe differences between the seasons Explain why seasonal changes happen Predict how the seasons would be different if the Earth s axis was not tilted Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 43

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Aims Chemistry - Metals and Non-Metals (The Big Question) In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by carrying out simple tests on metals and non-metals so that you can compare their properties. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Compare the properties of metals and non-metals. (6 marks QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Compare the physical appearance, state, and material behaviour (e.g. what happens when you hammer it) of metals and non-metals. Compare the electrical and heat conduction of metals and nonmetals. Compare the melting points and densities of metals and nonmetals. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 48

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Chemistry Mixtures (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by considering how mixtures and compounds are different and carrying out some simple separation techniques. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Write a paragraph to compare mixtures and compounds. (6 marks, QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Compare the amounts of each substance in a compound and in a mixture. Compare how the substances in mixtures and in compounds can be separated. Compare how the substances in mixtures and in compounds are joined together and the properties that the substance would have. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 55

Chemistry - Climate Change (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by considering what climate change is, what causes it, and what the effects of it may be. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Explain the causes and effects of climate change. (6 marks, QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe what the greenhouse effect and climate change are. Explain the causes of climate change. Explain the possible long-term effects of climate change. Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 61

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Chemistry - Chemical Reactions (The Big Question) Aims In this homework, you are given a question to answer. You will find the answer to this question by observing and carrying out some simple chemical reactions. You will then write your answer to the question. Big Question Compare chemical changes with physical changes. Include examples to illustrate your answer. (6 marks, QWC) What I need to know Before answering a 6-mark question, you should always think about the information you need to know to answer it. The table below states the things you need to be able to do to answer the question. You might not know how to answer all of them yet. Tick the box for the answers you know, and write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe what happens to atoms in chemical reactions Compare chemical changes with physical changes Give examples to illustrate each type of reaction Key words Add all the key words you need to answer the Big Question in this box. 66

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Choose your homework from the menu below. The chilli rating suggests the difficulty or level of challenge of the task. Over the year, you will be expected to complete at least one task for each science (3 in total). You should attempt at least one flaming hot task! 1. Create a poster about the consequences if no-one studied science. Think about why learning about science is important. 2. Research some famous scientists and their discoveries. In your book write down some facts about famous scientists. 3. Identify the keywords that we have used in this topic and write a keyword glossary. Find the definitions of keywords, write them in your book and learn how to spell them correctly. 4. Write 3 Tweets in your book that could summarise the lesson / topic. No more than 140 characters; use # s for key words and they must be informative. 5. Create 5 challenging quiz questions about today s lesson to test a class mate. Write the questions in your book with the correct answers. 70

6. Create a flow diagram, flow chart or comic strip to explain a new process that we have learned about. Use pictures and key words to explain the process in a clear way. 7. Create a factsheet summarising the lesson, but also add additional research and facts Use correct terminology and use the internet to include extra facts (no copy & paste!). 8. Create 10-20 challenging quiz questions about what we have covered so far in this topic Write the questions in your book with the correct answers. 9. Write a poem or song describing a topic we have covered. Use any keywords you have learned, make it memorable to help you remember. 10. Create a poster based on the topic covered so far. Include interesting facts, keywords and visuals. 11. Create a science board game. Include a range of questions with different levels of challenge. Make it visually interesting and be as creative as you like. 12. Design a postcard about a topic. Summarise the information into 5 key points. Choose the most important points about the topic. 71

13. Write a newspaper article relevant to the topic we are studying. Include specific, accurate facts with good English. You could include quotes and images. Have a look at newspapers or online for ideas of how they present articles. 14. Design an attention grabbing webpage that summarises the topic we are studying. Be creative; use any computer program, include factual info and links to other useful websites that may help with revision. 15. Write a script for a movie explaining a concept/process/feature/anything you have learned from this topic. Write a script for a short film explaining a particular element of a topic, to act as revision for yourself and the class. 16. Imagine you are going to teach the class part of the topic, come up with a starter or a plenary activity for a lesson on that topic. Create an introductory or recap task, game or warm up for the class that could start a lesson. 72