Year 7 Science - Nether Stowe School 7...write your answer in the answer box. Learning objective Answer Describe examples of specialised animal cells Describe examples of specialised

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2017-2018

Year 7

Science Homework Booklet

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NETHER STOWE HIGH SCHOOL

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.

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CONTENTS TABLE

Topic Homework Name Page No.

BIOLOGY TOPIC 1: Cells

Cells Test Yourself 1 2


The Big Question: Specialised Cells 4-5


BIOLOGY TOPIC 2: Body Systems

Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems 7

The Big Question: The Skeleton 8-9

Respiration 10

Cells and Body Systems Crossword 11-12

BIOLOGY TOPIC 3: Competition and

Adaptation

Home from Home 13

The Big Question: Adaptations 14-15

Adaptations for Survival 16

BIOLOGY TOPIC 4: Plants and

Photosynthesis

Plant Nutrition Crossword 17-18

The Big Question: Plant Minerals 19-20

Photosynthesis 21

PHYSICS TOPIC 1: Waves

Wave Introduction and Calculations 22

The Big Question: Waves 23-24

Waves Mini Test 25-26

PHYSICS TOPIC 2: Sound

Sound Waves 27-28

The Big Question: Sound and Energy Transfer 29-30

The Human Ear 31

Sound Waves Crossword 32-33

PHYSICS TOPIC 3: Light

Reflection of Light Rays 34

The Big Question: Refraction 35-36

Light 37-38

Light Waves Crossword 39-40

PHYSICS TOPIC 4: Space

The Solar System 41-42

The Big Question: The Earth 43-44

Space Crossword 45-46

CHEMISTRY TOPIC 1: Atomic

Structure and the Periodic Table

Periodic Table Code Breaker 47

The Big Question: Metals and Non-Metals 48-49

The Periodic Table 50

Periodic Table Crossword 51-52

CHEMISTRY TOPIC 2: Separation

Techniques and Crude Oil

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

CHEMISTRY TOPIC 3: Earth’s

Atmosphere and Resources

The Atmosphere and Climate Change 59-60

The Big Question: Climate Change 61-62

Earth and Atmosphere Crossword 63-64

CHEMISTRY TOPIC 4: Chemical

Changes

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

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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

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.

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)

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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.

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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

What I need to know







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



Explain using specific examples how the skeleton provides the body with physical

protection and protection against infection. (QWC, 6 marks)

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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




Improvements


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Clues for the crossword can be found on page 12

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Biology - Adaptations (The Big Question)

Aims


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

What I need to know







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



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.

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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




Improvements


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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

What I need to know







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



Explain in detail why farmers have to add to fertiliser to soil to ensure good crop yields year

after year. (QWC, 6 marks)

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Answer to the Big Question Now you need to write your answer to the question. This is a QWC question. This means


spelling

grammar




Improvements


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Physics - Waves (The Big Question)

Aims


question by defining longitudinal and transverse waves and comparing them, using

examples. You will then write your answer to the question.

Big Question

What I need to know

Before answering a 6 mark question, you should always think about the information you






Define transverse and longitudinal

waves.

Identify what type of wave radio

waves are.

Compare radio waves and sound

waves.

Key words



Waves may be longitudinal or transverse.

(a) Describe the differences between longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

(b) Radio waves are electromagnetic waves. Describe how radio waves are different from

sound waves. (QWC, 7 marks)

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grammar




Improvements


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Waves Mini Test Answers

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7)

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Physics - Sound and Energy Transfer (The Big Question)

Aims


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

What I need to know

Before answering a 6 mark question, you should always think about the information you






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



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)

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grammar




Improvements


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Physics - Refraction (The Big Question)

Aims


question by investigating the reasons that we have seasons. You will then write your

answer to the question.

Big Question

What I need to know







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.

Identify any issues with your

method that could cause

inaccuracies in your results.

Key words



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).

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grammar




Improvements


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Physics - The Earth (The Big Question)

Aims


question by investigating the reasons that we have seasons. You will then write your

answer to the question.

Big Question

What I need to know







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



Explain in detail what you would experience throughout the year if the axis of the Earth was not

tilted. (6 marks, QWC)

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grammar




Improvements


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Chemistry - Metals and Non-Metals (The Big Question)

Aims


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

What I need to know







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 non-

metals.

Compare the melting points and

densities of metals and non-

metals.

Key words



Compare the properties of metals and non-metals. (6 marks QWC)

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Chemistry – Mixtures (The Big Question)

Aims


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

What I need to know







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



Write a paragraph to compare mixtures and compounds. (6 marks, QWC)

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Chemistry - Climate Change (The Big Question)

Aims


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

What I need to know







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



Explain the causes and effects of climate change. (6 marks, QWC)

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Chemistry - Chemical Reactions (The Big Question)

Aims


question by observing and carrying out some simple chemical reactions. You will then write

your answer to the question.

Big Question

What I need to know







Describe what happens to atoms in

chemical reactions

Compare chemical changes with

physical changes

Give examples to illustrate each

type of reaction

Key words



Compare chemical changes with physical changes. Include examples to illustrate your answer. (6

marks, QWC)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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