Programme of Study and Success Criteria for Key Stage 3 - SCIENCE

Programmes of Study Success Criteria Year 7

AutumnTerm:

1. Being a Scientist 2. Cells 3. S & F of Body Systems 4. Space 5. Particles and their Behaviour

Year 7

AutumnTerm:

1. Students should understand the basic principles of Science at secondary school and how the lab works. 2. I can describe what all living organisms are made of and that some are made up of lots of cells.

I can explain what each part of the microscope does and how it is used and how to use this to observe cells. I can describe plant and animal cells and explain the similarities and differences between them. I can also explain the function of the components in each cell. I can describe some substances that move into and out of the cell. I can also explain the process of diffusion. I can name a unicellular organism and I can describe what a unicellular organism is. I can explain in detail amoeba and euglena.

3. I can state what is meant by a tissue, an organ, and an organ system and I can explain in detail the hierarchy of organisation in a multicellular organism. I can name the parts of the gas exchange system and I can explain how the adaptations of the parts of the gas exchange system help them perform their function. I can state what happens to the ribcage and diaphragm during inhaling and exhaling as well as explaining in detail how to measure lung volumes. I can name the main parts of the skeleton and I can explain the relationship between the bones and joints in the skeleton. I can state the function of major muscle groups and I can explain why it is necessary to have both muscles in an antagonistic pair to cause movement.

Spring Term:

1. Reproduction 2. Elements, Atoms and compounds 3. Acids and Alkalis 4. Forces

4. I can name the planets in the Solar System and I can explain how the properties and features of planets are linked to their place in the Solar System. I can describe differences between seasons and I can I can predict the effect of the Earth’s tilt on temperature and day-length. I can name some phases of the Moon and I can explain how total eclipses are linked to phases of the Moon.

5. I can state that materials are made up of particles and I can use the particle model to explain why different materials have different properties. I can identify a substance in its three states and I can use ideas about how fast particles are moving to explain the properties of a substance in its three states. I can describe boiling and melting as a change of state and I can explain why different substances boil and melt at different temperatures. I can describe examples of diffusion and I can describe why diffusion is faster at higher temperatures. I can describe simply what gas pressure is and I can explain, using particle diagrams, what happens to gas pressure as the temperature increases.

1. I can describe the main changes which take place during puberty.

I can name the main structures of the male and female reproductive structures and I can explain the adaptations of some of the main structures that help them function. I can state what is meant by fertilisation and I can explain the sequence of fertilisation and implantation. I can state how long a pregnancy lasts andI can explain the role of the menstrual cycle in reproduction. I can name the parts of a flower and I can explain the processes of wind and insect pollination comparing the similarities and differences between the two. I can state what is meant by seed dispersal and I can explain how the adaptations of seeds aid dispersal.

2. I can state examples of elements and I can compare the properties and uses of different elements. I can state that elements and compounds are different and I can use particle diagrams to explain why a compound has different properties to the elements in it. I can state how many different elements are in a compound by looking at a chemical formula and I can calculate the percentage of a given element within a compound. I can also use data provided to calculate formula masses for compounds.

3. I can name some common properties of acids and alkalis and I can explain what ‘concentrated’ and ‘dilute’ mean, in terms of the numbers of particles present.

Summer Term:

1. Health 2. Reactions 3. Sound 4. Light

I can describe broad colours of universal indicator for acids, alkalis, and neutral solutions. I can also I can categorise substances as strong or weak acids and alkalis using pH values. I can state simply what happens during a neutralisation reaction and I can explain why neutralisation reactions are useful in the context of specific examples. I can state the type of chemical made when an acid and alkali react and I can predict the formulae for products of reactions between acids and metals, or acids and bases.

4. I can identify some forces acting on objects in everyday situations and I can explain which pairs of forces are acting on an object. I can describe how solid surfaces provide a support forces and I can use Hooke’s Law to predict the extension of a spring. I can identify examples of drag forces and friction and I can explain why drag forces and friction slow things down in terms of forces. I can identify gravity as a force that acts at a distance and I can explain how the effect of gravity changes moving away from Earth. I can describe the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces and I can describe a range of situations that are in equilibrium.

1. I can identify positive and negative qualities in a relationship. I can identify how to improve my personal hygiene. I can name different types of teeth and label the different parts of a tooth. I can also explain how to keep my mouth healthy. I can recognise and consider the health effects of smoking. I can think of strategies to help students to not start smoking.

2. I can state what a chemical reaction is and I can explain the differences in physical and chemical changes. I can identify reactants and products for a given reaction and I can convert word equations into formula equations. I can state what fuels react with when they burn and I can explain the benefits and disadvantages of some oxidation reactions. I can state simply what a decomposition reaction is and I can write formula equations for decomposition reactions. I can also compare decomposition reactions with combustion reactions. I can state what happens to the mass of the reactants and products in chemical reactions and I can

calculate masses of reactants and products. I can state simply what happens in endothermic and exothermic changes and I can begin considering endothermic and exothermic changes in terms of energy transfers to and from the surroundings.

3. I can state some features of sound waves I can explain how reflection of a wave occurs. I can name some sources of sound and I can describe sound as the transfer of energy through vibrations and explain why sound cannot travel through a vacuum. I can state the link between loudness and amplitude and I can compare and contrast waves of different frequency using a diagram. I can also I can explain how animals hear the same sounds differently. I can state some ways that hearing can be damaged and I can compare and contrast the ear and the microphone. I can state simply what ultrasound is and I can explain some uses of ultrasound.

4. I can describe some ways that light interacts with materials and I can calculate the distance travelled by light in a light-year. I can describe the features of a mirror image and I can apply the conceptof specular reflection and diffuse scattering to models and other examples. I can describe what happens when light is refracted and I can explain what happens when light travels through a lens. I can name parts of the eye and I can explain how the eye forms an image. I can state what happens to light when it passes through a prism and I can explain the formation of primary and secondary colours. I can also explain how filters and coloured materials subtract light.

Year 8

AutumnTerm:

1. Separation techniques 2. Health and Lifestyle 3. Periodic Table 4. Electricity

Year 8

1. I can state that parts of mixtures are not joined together and I can use particle models to represent mixtures. I can identify a solvent, solute, and solution in a given scenario and I can explain the relationship between solutes, solvents, and solutions. I can describe what happens when a solute dissolves and I can explain why temperature affects the amount of solute dissolved in a solution. I can name the filtrate and residue in given situations and I can explain whether or not filtering can be used in given situations. I can state some mixtures that can be separated using evaporation and distillation. I can also discuss whether evaporation or distillation would be suitable for separating a mixture. I can state what happens to mixtures when they undergo chromatography and I can consider how chromatography can be used to monitor the progress of reactions.

2. I can name some nutrients in a given diet and I can explain how each nutrient contributes to a healthy, balanced diet. I can state that food can be tested for starch, lipids, sugar, and protein and I can explain why testing food for starch, lipids, sugar, and protein is important. I can state what is meant by digestion and I can explain how each part of the digestive system works in sequence, including adaptations of the small intestine for its function. I can name some enzymes used in digestion and I can explain how enzymes affect the rate of digestion. I can name some recreational and medicinal drugs and I can explain how recreational drugs can have a negative effect on people’s lifestyles. I can name one effect of alcohol on health or behaviour and I can explain in detail how alcohol affects health and behaviour, detailing its effect on life processes. I can name effect of tobacco smoke on health and I can explain which chemicals in tobacco smoke affect the development of a foetus.

3. I can state some common properties of metals and non-metals. I can predict the properties of an element, given its position on the Periodic Table. I can describe in simple terms what pattern is shown in a given property of a group or period including group 1 elements. I can describe patterns in the properties of Group 1 elements using data given. I can state a pattern shown by the Group 7 elements and I can describe displacement reactions. I can state a chemical and a physical property of Group 0 elements and I can compare the trends in Group 0 with those of Group 1 and Group 7 elements.

4. I can state the two types of charge and I can explain, in terms of electrons, why something becomes charged. I can name what flows in a circuit and I can describe how to measure current. I can state the unit of potential difference and I can explain the difference between potential difference and current. I can state one difference between series and parallel circuits and I can explain why current and potential difference varies in series and parallel circuits. I can state the unit of resistance and I can explain what factors affect the resistance of a resistor. I can describe features of a magnet and I can compare magnetic field lines and a magnetic field. I can state the main features of an electromagnet and I can explain how an electromagnet works.

Spring Term:

1. Metals and Acids 2. Motion and Pressure 3. Health

1. I can describe what happens when metals react with acids and I can use formula equations to show what

happens when metals react in different acids. I can state the product of the reaction between metals and oxygen and I can construct balanced equations that include state symbols. I can state the products of the reaction between metals and water and using this I can explain predictions made about a metal’s reactivity. I can state which metal is more reactive in a pair of named metals and I can explain why displacement reactions are predicted to occur or not occur. I can list the properties of ceramics and I can distinguish between chemical and physical properties of ceramics. I can state the definition of a polymer and I can compare properties of different polymers. I can state some properties of composite materials and I can suggest advantages and disadvantages of composite properties.

2. I can state the equation for speed and I can explain what is meant by relative motion and how it can be calculated. I can describe simply what a distance–time graph shows and I can analyse journeys using distance–time graphs. I can state two things that affect gas pressure and I can compare some effects of atmospheric pressure. I can state simply what happens to pressure with depth and I can explain why liquid pressure changes with depth. I can state the equation of pressure and I can compare pressure in different situations, explaining the differences in pressure using scientific knowledge. I can state the law of moments and I can apply the concept of moments to everyday situations.

3. I can describe the qualities I look for in a friend. I can describe the symptoms and dangers of eating disorders and I can identify when others may need support. I can describe the effects of different drugs and I can recognise the dangers of different drugs. I can identify reasons why people may smoke and I can describe how the main chemicals in tobacco affect the body. I can explore how my attitude to people changes when I smoke.

Summer Term:

1. Adaptation and Inheritance 2. Earth 3. Energy 4. Ecosystems and Processes

1. I can state some resources that plants and animals compete for and I can explain how adaptations help an organism survive in their environment. I can name an environmental change and I can explain how competition or long-term environmental change can lead to evolutionary adaptation or extinction. I can state what is meant by the term variation and I can explain that some variation is affected by both environmental and inherited factors. I can state what is meant by a gene and I can describe how scientists worked together to develop the DNA model. I can state how survival rates differ for successful adaptation and I can explain how scientists know that organisms have changed over time. I can state what is meant by the term extinct and I can explain some factors that may have led to extinction.

2. I can name the layers of the Earth and I can describe the composition of the atmosphere. I can state a property of sedimentary rocks and I can give a detailed explanation of the sedimentary rock cycle. I can state one difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks and I can link properties of igneous and metamorphic rocks to their methods of formation. I can give simple facts about how a rock can be changed from one type to another and I can give a detailed description and explanation of a rock’s journey through the rock cycle. I can state the changes in levels of carbon dioxide over time and I can use equations to explain processes that exchange carbon dioxide to and from the atmosphere. I can state a cause of global warming and I can discuss in detail the impacts of global warming, identifying primary and secondary problems. I can describe how aluminium is recycled and I can use data to discuss the relative benefits and drawbacks of recycling materials.

3. I can identify energy values for food and fuels and I can suggest different foods needed in various situations, considering diet and exercise. I can state the definition of the conservation of energy and I can compare energy transfers to energy conservation. I can state how energy and temperature are measured and I can give an example to show that energy and temperature are different. I can describe simply what happens in conduction and convection and I can describe how energy is transferred by particles in conduction and convection. I can state that insulators reduce heat loss compared to conductors and I can explain why certain materials are good insulators. I can state some sources of infrared radiation I can explain how energy is transferred by radiation.

I can name renewable and non-renewable resources and I can compare the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable and non-renewable energy resources. I can state the definitions of energy and power and I can compare the power consumption of different activities. I can state how work is calculated and I can compare work done in different scenarios and by different machines.

4. I can state where photosynthesis occurs in the plant and I can explain how the plant obtains the reactants for photosynthesis. I can name the main structures of the leaf and I can explain how the structures of the leaf make it well adapted for photosynthesis. I can name the minerals required by a plant and I can explain how proteins are made for plant growth. I can name an organism which carries out chemosynthesis and I can explain how some chemosynthetic organisms form symbiotic relationships. I can state the requirements for aerobic respiration and I can explain the process of aerobic respiration. I can state the products of anaerobic respiration and I can describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. I can state the definition of a food chain and the definition of a food web. I can also explain why a food web gives a more accurate representation of feeding relationships than a food chain. I can state that one population can affect another and I can explain the interdependence of organisms. I can state that different organisms can co-exist and I can explain why different organisms are needed in an ecosystem.

Year 9

AutumnTerm:

1. Biology – NT

2. Chemistry – NT

3. Physics - NT

Year 9

1. I can state what is meant by an allele and I can explain how dominant and recessive alleles can be expressed as external features. I can also use a Punnett square to show what happens during a genetic cross. I can name a genetic disorder and I can explain how a genetic disorder can be inherited. I can state what is meant by selective breeding and I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding. I can state what is meant by genetic engineering and I can analyse advantages and disadvantages of producing products through genetic engineering. I can give one example of cloning and I can explain in terms of genetics the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. I can state what is meant by fermentation and I can explain how the process of fermentation works in relation to the word equation. I can name the type of microorganism responsible in the production of cheese and yoghurt and I can

compare the similarities and differences between cheese and yoghurt production. I can name a commercial product produced by enzymes and I can explain what happens to an enzyme when it denatures, and why this slows the speed of reaction.

2. I can state what nanoparticles are and I can compare the properties of nanoparticles and normal-sized particles. I can give three properties of carbon nanotubes and I can compare the properties of nanoparticles and normal materials, explaining how these properties relate to their uses. I can state one use of nanoparticles in medicine and I can explain how and why nanoparticles are useful in medical treatments. I can state one example of where nanoparticle safety has been considered and I can suggest how the safety of a given nanoparticle product could be investigated. I can state the products of combustion and I can explain combustion reactions in car engines using balanced formula equations. I can state one advantage and one disadvantage of a new vehicle fuel and I can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of new vehicle fuels in relation to wider global issues. I can name the substances that are converted by a catalytic converter and I can explain how catalytic converters clean up exhaust gases using balanced formula equations.

3. I can give examples of a digital and an analogue signal and I can explain the difference in quality of analogue and digital signals. I can state the equation for efficiency and I can compare qualitatively the efficiency of a range of devices. I can give the name of the circuit component that detects changes in temperature and I can explain in basic terms how a thermistor works. I can state ways that sensors can be used in hospitals and I can compare two ways in which sensors are used in hospitals. I can state one way in which optical fibres are used and I can compare the use of different waves in the EM spectrum for seeing inside the human body. I can state one way in which technology is used in sport and I can explain the impact of reaction time on timing of different sport races. I can state how the demand for electricity is changing and I can evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different methods of electricity generation.

Spring Term:

1. Biology – TP

2. Chemistry – TP

3. Physics - TP

1. I can state what is meant by a vaccine and I can explain how a vaccine works. I can state how Jenner reduced the spread of smallpox and I can explain why it is important for scientists like Jenner to study the spread of a disease. I can state one method of gaining immunity to a disease and I can explain how a person becomes immune to a disease. I can state what is meant by an antibiotic and I can explain how the effectiveness of different antibiotics against different diseases can be tested. I can state the meaning of antibiotic resistance and I can explain how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics. I can build a model of the DNA molecule and I can explain how the structure of DNA allows it to achieve its function. I can name the process by which organisms evolve and I can explain how Darwin used the evidence from finches to develop his theory of natural selection and evolution. I can state what is meant by extinction and I can explain how the techniques used to prevent extinction work.

2. I can state what Dalton found out about the nature of particles and I can compare the ideas of Democritus, Lavoisier, and Dalton in developing the atomic model. I can state what Dalton, Thompson, and Rutherford discovered about the atom and I can compare the findings of Dalton, Thompson, and Rutherford. I can name the scientist who devised the Periodic Table and I can explain how Mendeleev devised his Periodic Table, and why he left gaps in it. I can state what is meant by a fossil and I can suggest how fossils can be used to provide evidence for the evolution of a species. I can state one thing that can be learnt from a fossil and I can suggest how the significance of finding the Archicebus fossil could be tested.

3. I can state some ideas about the Universe that developed in different cultures and I can compare ideas about the Universe that developed in different cultures. I can state what is meant by geocentric and I can suggest an observation that could not be explain by the geocentric model. I can state some observations that led to our present model of the Solar System and I can compare similarities and differences between different models of the Solar System. I can state the age of the Solar System and I can describe what is meant by the Big Bang. I can also explain ways in which the Big Bang theory is supported by evidence. I can name the orbits a satellite can take and I can describe some uses of satellites.

Summer Term:

1. Health

2. Biology – Detection

3. Chemistry – Detection

4. Physics - Detection

I can state one risk and one benefit of the space programme and I can explain risks and benefits of the space programme. I can state the term given to a material that gives out radiation and can explain how the radioactivity of a sample changes with time. I can state one risk of using radioactive materials and I can explain how to reduce the risks of using radioactive materials. I can name the process used to generate electricity and I can suggest how to change the amount of current produced in electromagnetic induction. I can name one piece of equipment used to detect electromagnetic waves and I can compare the frequency of electromagnetic waves with their uses.

1. I can name the parts of reproductive system and I can dispel myths about how a pregnancy occurs. I can identify different attitudes to sex and relationships. I can name the most common STIs and I can describe the symptoms of STIs. I can name ways to confirm a pregnancy. I can explain what a unit of alcohol is and I can recognise the risks involved with using alcohol. I can identify different drugs and describe and associated health risk.

2. I can name two different types of microscope and I can explain how microscopic evidence is used in a court case. I can state whether one person’s fingerprint is likely to be the same as another person’s fingerprint. I can explain the different methods of retrieving fingerprints at a crime scene. I can name one type of sample that can be used for DNA fingerprinting and I can describe how to carry out DNA fingerprinting. I can name the components of blood and I can explain the similarities and differences between blood groups. I can state one factor that scientists use to determine the time of death of an animal and I can explain advantages and disadvantages of using different techniques for estimating time of death. I can state what is meant by a pathologist and I can explain how a pathologist determines the cause of death or disease.

3. I can state two method of separating mixtures and I can use particle diagrams to compare filtration and

evaporation. I can name one method of identifying acids and alkalis and I can suggest why acids and alkalis have different strengths. I can name one technique that can be used to analyse ink and I can explain how paper chromatography works. I can state what is meant by gas chromatography and I can compare similarities and differences between gas and paper chromatography. I can name a reactive metal using the reactivity series and I can use the reactivity series to predict different metal reaction, giving examples as word of formula equations. I can state what is meant by biodegradable and I can suggest advantages and disadvantaged of using biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials.

4. I can state one use of telescopes and I can draw a ray diagram to explain how one type of telescope works. I can name the two types of telescope and I can compare two types of telescope. I can state the conditions required for life like that on Earth to exist and I can explain different techniques astronomers use to search for possible habitable planets. I can state what GPS stands for and gives examples of its uses and I can evaluate advantages and disadvantages of GPS. I can state one method to find distances in space and I can compare different ways to find distances in space. I can name the two types of modulated wave and I can explain the difference between AM and FM signals. I can state one method scientists use to investigate what the Universe is made of and I can compare different techniques scientists use to investigate what the Universe is made of. I can name one type of particle detector and I can describe how particles can be detected.