Science Passport

KS2

KS3Name………………………………………….

Primary School…………………………….

Secondary School…………………………

Leaving your Primary School is a big leap

Some of your friends might be going to another Secondary School and some will come with you to your new school

You were one of the oldest pupils at Primary School.

From September you will be one of the youngest in your new school.

Doing the activities in this booklet will help you get used to the changes.

You will get to know your new science teachers and use some of the equipment to carry out experiments.

Remember

Quick Quiz 1 - My Primary SchoolQuick Quiz 1 - My Primary School

My Year 6 teachers name is …………………………………..

My best friend’s name is ………………………………………

My favourite subject is ……………………………………….

( it must be )

My least favourite subject is ………………………………….

The subject I find hardest is …………………………………..

What I like most about my Primary School …………………..

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Quick Quiz 2 - My Secondary SchoolQuick Quiz 2 - My Secondary School

My Year 7 teachers name is …………………………………..

My best friends name is ………………………………………

My favourite subject is ……………………………………….

( still must be )

My least favourite subject is ………………………………….

The subject I find hardest is …………………………………..

What I like most about my Secondary School …………………..

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About me

PictureHair colour …………………………

Eye colour ………………………….

Boy or girl ………………………….

Can you roll your tongue? yes / no

Have you ‘hitchhikers’ thumb? yes / no

Have you got attached or unattached earlobes? attached / unattached

Did you know that you inherited all of these from your parents.Can you think of any other characteristics that you have inherited?

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More about me

My shoe size is ……………………………

My height is ………………………………

(What units should you use to measure your height?)

My hand span is ………………………….. (What units should you use to measure your hand span?)

Did you know that your environment affects all of these.

Can you think of any other characteristics that your environment could affect?

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Break the codeScientists do many different jobs. See if you can break the code

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Studies outer space and the solar system.

2. ……………………………………. Studies all forms of life

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Studies animal life4. ………………………………………..

Studies elements, atoms and molecules.

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Studies motion, forces and energy

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Studies the atmosphere and weather

Letter Code Letter Code

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B O

C P

D Q

E R

F S

G T

H U

I V

J W

K X

L Y

M Z

My Practical SkillsMy Practical Skills

Safety PassSafety PassWrite out two important safety Write out two important safety rules.rules.

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Measuring Liquids PassMeasuring Liquids PassThe apparatus used to measure The apparatus used to measure liquids is called a liquids is called a ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

The amount of liquid is measured in The amount of liquid is measured in

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unitsunits.).)

Bunsen Burner PassBunsen Burner PassWhen I light a Bunsen Burner I must When I light a Bunsen Burner I must wear …………………………………wear …………………………………

The air hole must be ………………..The air hole must be ………………..

Research:- Where did the word Research:- Where did the word ‘Bunsen’ come from?‘Bunsen’ come from?

Measuring Solids PassMeasuring Solids PassThe apparatus used to measure The apparatus used to measure solids is called a solids is called a …………………………………………………………

The amount of solid is measured inThe amount of solid is measured in

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The tare button puts the reading to The tare button puts the reading to

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My Practical Skills (continued)My Practical Skills (continued)

Higher Safety passHigher Safety pass::Look carefully at the picture Look carefully at the picture of a science laboratory on of a science laboratory on the next page.the next page.

Put a circle around all the Put a circle around all the things that are wrong.things that are wrong.

Microscope pass:Microscope pass:I carry a microscope by I carry a microscope by carrying the …………. and carrying the …………. and …………………………

I looked at ……………………...I looked at ……………………...

…………………………………….. under the .. under the microscopemicroscope

Can you think of two other skills you Can you think of two other skills you might need in a science lab?might need in a science lab?

Fill in the boxes with your ideas.Fill in the boxes with your ideas.

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Look carefully at the picture below. There are some dangerous situations here. Can you see them? Circle the ones you see. Compare them with the other pupils in your class.

How many dangerous situations did you find?

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Find the following words in the word search puzzle:

scientist science

safety fire

rubber tubing air hole

safety glasses collar

base barrel

science room flame

Apparatus used in ScienceApparatus used in ScienceName the equipment game

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Apparatus word searchApparatus word search

science apparatus

R S C T K E Q R T G R F T E A O B S E H N Q E U S M T U N D A I Q R T N E V T E N I R L D T L N T R B I M U C Y F R I ED F L M S O B A F I F L H Y T A X T M K L P H R C Z E N X I O R O O W E P M B E A K E R E D C N F O O R P T A E H H R R B A L A N C E G J K T U L I I N E S N U B M S B

BALANCEBEAKER BUNSEN BURNER CONICAL FILTER FLASK FUNNELHEATPROOF MAT MEASURING

CYLINDER TEST TUBETHERMOMETER TRIPOD

InvestigationInvestigationScenario: You are a top forensic scientist working with the police. They are on the trail of a jewel thief, Des ‘the Diamond’, who is very clever.Des has stolen diamonds worth millions and is trying to get them out of the country. He is stopped at Gatwick Airport and searched. No diamonds are found and in his rucksack, he only has clothes and a jar of sugar for his tea together with a jar of salt for his food.You know he definitely has the diamonds on him.Any ideas?

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Investigation (continued)Investigation (continued)You suspect that the diamonds could be hidden in the sugar or salt so you have a look but can’t see any.What could you do next ?

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Come up with a method that you could use to test your ideas.

Method:.…………………………………………………………………….

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Check your ideas with the Head of the Forensic Team (your teacher) and ask if you can carry out your experiment.

The experimentThe experiment

If you put the sugar in water, what will happen?If you put the sugar in water, what will happen?

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If you put the salt in water, what will happen?If you put the salt in water, what will happen?

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Can you think of a way to speed this process up.Can you think of a way to speed this process up.

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If the diamonds are in the sugar or salt, what will happen to them?If the diamonds are in the sugar or salt, what will happen to them?

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A finger print found at the scene of the crime matches one of Des’ prints but there is another print which does not. Does it match one of the forensic scientists who surveyed the scene of the crime? Does it match yours?

Right HandThumb

Thumb

Left Hand

Fore-finger

Fore-finger

Middle finger

Middle finger

Ring finger

Ring finger

Little finger

Little finger

Roll your finger across the ink pad then carefully roll it across the paper in the correct box.

A note has been found in a rubbish bin setting out the plans for smuggling the diamonds. Des denies writing the note. The police have found several pens in his pocket. Can you prove he used one of the pens to write the plans?

Any ideas? ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Information.

Ink is made from a mixture of coloured dyes.Scientists can separate these dyes and identify a pen from a tiny amount of ink. This method is called chomatography.

The Head of the Forensic Science Team will give you instructions on how to carry out the test.

Record your results on the next page.

Glue your results in hereDo you think Des wrote the plans?

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As this will be used in evidence you must be able to explain why you have given that answer.

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Some fibres have been found in the jewellers shop where the diamonds were stolen. Des says that he has never been in the jewellers shop. Is he telling the truth?

Use a hand lens to look at the fibres taken from the jewellers and from several of Des’ jackets.

Describe what you see.

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Use a microscope to look at the fibres taken from the jewellers and from Des’ jackets.

Describe what you see.

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Sellotape your samples in here

The carpet in the jewellers was cleaned and treated with a chemical called sodium bicarbonate which deodorises carpets. You may have heard of it as it is also called baking soda.

The Head of the Forensic Team will give you a small amount of scrapings taken from the sole of Des’ shoes.

If there is sodium bicarbonate in the scrapings, it will fizz when put into an acid.

You will need the following equipment to carry out the test:

Test tube, Small filter funnel, Vinegar (this is an acid), Sample of scrapings.

Safety – You must wear eye protection when carrying out this experiment.

Method:

1. Use the filter funnel to carefully add the shoe scraping to the test tube.

2. Add a small amount of vinegar using an eyedropper.

3. Record what you see.

What did you see happening in the test tube?

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What does this tell you was present in the shoe scrapings?

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Discuss your observations with the other forensic scientists in your team.

Did they get the same results?

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What is your conclusion? Do you have proof that Des was in the jewellers?

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Gather all your evidence together. Discuss it with the other forensic scientists in your team.

Finding the diamonds

Fingerprints

Chromatography

Fabrics and fibres

Shoe scrapings

Pick out a few key words for each of the 5 experiments and write them in the box.

Carry out a survey in you team and record how many people find Des ‘the Diamond’ Guilty and how many find him Not Guilty.

Record the results.

Guilty verdict: ……….

Not Guilty verdict: ………….

Draw a bar chart to show your results in the box opposite.

Your Forensic Team Leader will help you.

Guilty Not Guilty

Casts taken of footprints can also be used as evidence.

Look at the picture of a very special footprint. Hint: It has nothing to do with Des.

Research.

Where was this footprint made?

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Who made the footprint?

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When was the footprint made?

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What kind of surface do you think the footprint was made in? Put a circle around your answer.

Hard rock / soft dust / sticky mud / None of these

How long will it take before the footprint disappears?

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You have successfully completed the

Science PassportWelcome to Key Stage 3

Your Signature ………………………………………………..

Teachers Signature ……………………………………………

Head of Department’s Signature …………………………….