Heys Science Preparation | Oswaldtwistle School

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For 6/2

C.3.1.1.a I can state that mass is conserved and explain why, including describing balanced equations in terms of conservation of mass	3
C.3.1.2.a I can describe that the relative formula mass (Mr) of a compound is the sum of the relative atomic masses of the atoms in the compound and calculate the relative formula mass of a compound, given its formula	4
C.3.1.2.b I can calculate the relative formula masses of reactants and products to prove that mass is conserved in a balanced chemical equation	5
C.3.1.3.a I can explain observed changes of mass during chemical reactions in non-enclosed systems using the particle model when given the balanced symbol equation	5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx9bMNRJx_4

C.4.1.1.a I can state that metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides and describe this process as an oxidation reaction, which is a gain of oxygen	4
C.4.1.2.a I can describe the arrangement of metals in the reactivity series, including carbon and hydrogen, and use the reactivity series to predict the outcome of displacement reactions	5
C.4.1.3.a I can explain how metals can be extracted from the compounds in which they are found in nature by reduction with carbon	4
C.4.1.3.b I can evaluate specific metal extraction processes when given appropriate information and identify which species are oxidised or reduced	6
C.4.1.4.a (HT) I can describe oxidation as the loss of electrons and reduction as the gain of electrons	6
C.4.1.4.b (HT) I can write ionic equations for displacement reactions, and I can identify which species are oxidised and reduced from a symbol or half equation	7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m55kgyApYrY

Bonding and the properties of matter

C.2.2.1.a I can name the three states of matter, identify them from a simple model and state which changes of state happen at melting and boiling points	2
C.2.2.1.b I can explain changes of state using particle theory and describe factors that affect the melting and boiling point of a substance, including the strength of the forces between particles, the type of bonding and the structure of the substance	4
~~C.2.2.1.c (HT) I can discuss the limitations of particle theor~~	8
C.2.2.3.a I can explain how the structure of ionic compounds affects their properties, including melting and boiling points and conduction of electricity	4
C.2.2.4.a I can explain how the structure of small molecules affects their properties	5
C.2.2.5.a I can explain how the structure of polymers affects their properties	5
C.2.2.6.a I can explain how the structure of giant covalent structures affects their properties	5
C.2.2.7.a I can explain how the structure of metals and alloys affects their properties, including explaining why they are good conductors	5

Watch these then fill in the worksheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYU7RSoOZ0U&safe=true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8v986wFpYM&safe=true

For 9^th Jan

For 16/1

C.1.1.1.b I can describe how compounds are made of different elements in fixed proportions, are formed by a chemical reaction and can only be separated into their constituent elements by a chemical reaction	2
C.1.1.1.c I can state that elements and compounds are represented by symbols; and I can use chemical symbols and formulae to represent elements and compounds	2
C.1.1.1.d I can write word equations and balanced symbol equations for chemical reactions, including using appropriate state symbols	4
C.1.1.2.a I can describe a mixture as two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined, where the properties of each substance are unchanged	2
C.1.1.2.b I can name and describe the physical processes used to separate mixtures and suggest suitable separation techniques	4

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1413857497&feature=iv&src_vid=MaZ7lsc5ub8&v=uWfhB9q2GHc

And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTq4sgGd2QU

And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mbwbwp0LYk

Fill in the worksheet.


P4.1 Atoms and isotopes	Step
P.4.1.1.a I can describe the basic structure of atoms as consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons at different distances from the nucleus, which vary with the absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation	4
P.4.1.2.a I can define electrons, neutrons, protons, isotopes and ions	3

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VZApOzxYC4

Fill in the worksheet as you watch

For 10^th Jan

C.1.1.5.b I can calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom when given its atomic number and mass number

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSkJzE2Vz_w and fill in the Electron Configuration worksheet.

For 16th Jan


C2.1 Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallic
C.2.1.1.a I can describe the three main types of bonds: ionic bonds, covalent bonds and metallic bonds in terms of electrostatic forces and the transfer or sharing of electrons		5
C.2.1.2.a I can describe how the ions produced by elements in some groups have the electronic structure of a noble gas and explain how the charge of an ion relates to its group number		5
C.2.1.3.a I can describe the structure of ionic compounds, including the electrostatic forces of attraction, and I can represent ionic compounds using dot and cross diagrams		6
C.2.1.4.a I can describe covalent bonds and identify different types of covalently bonded substances, such as small molecules, large molecules and substances with giant covalent structures		4
C.2.1.4.b I can represent covalent bonds between small molecules, repeating units of polymers and parts of giant covalent structures using diagrams, including dot and cross, ball and stick, and line diagrams		5
C.2.1.5.a I can describe the arrangement of atoms and electrons in metallic bonds and draw diagrams of the bonding in metals		4

B7.3 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems For 19/12

B.7.3.1.a I can describe what biodiversity is, why it is important, and how human activities affect it	3
B.7.3.2.a I can describe the impact of human population growth and increased living standards on resource use and waste production	2
B.7.3.2.b I can explain how pollution can occur, and the impacts of pollution	3
B.7.3.3.a I can describe how humans reduce the amount of land available for other animals and plants	2
B.7.3.3.b I can explain the consequences of peat bog destruction	3
B.7.3.4.a I can describe what deforestation is and why it has occurred in tropical areas	3
B.7.3.4.b I can explain the consequences of deforestation	4
B.7.3.5.a I can describe how the composition of the atmosphere is changing, and the impact of this on global warming	5
B.7.3.5.b I can describe some biological consequences of global warming	4
B.7.3.6.a I can describe programmes that aim to reduce the negative effects on ecosystems and biodiversity	3

General introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bk2nnDI68g&safe=true

More for GCSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5UR9uMeWuQ&safe=true

Land use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfJsDfm5BXE&safe=true

Global Warming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hu6vDP2a4Q&safe=true

Some revision things fo rmock exams:

All the biology in one playlist:~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKYQ-K23Mr4

A whole load of exam questions with marks schemes https://www.calderlearningtrust.com/students/revision-materials/science/gcse/

(Just the Biology ones for mocks - foundation and foundation/higher only)

The quick tests here are good but some of the questions are only for higher tier http://kimberleyschool.co.uk/examresources/science/

Also use BBC bitesize: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h

Variation and evolution prep 5/12 (unless we have an exam then) Update: now for 12/12/18

B.6.2.1.a I can describe what variation is and how it can be caused	3
B.6.2.1.b I can describe mutations and explain their influence on phenotype and changes in a species	4
B.6.2.2.a I can explain the theory of evolution by natural selection	4
B.6.2.2.b I can describe how new species can be formed	4
B.6.2.3.a I can describe what selective breeding is	3
B.6.2.3.b I can explain the process of selective breeding, including examples of desired characteristics and risks associated with selective breeding	4
B.6.2.4.a I can describe what genetic engineering is, including examples, and how it is carried out	5
B.6.2.4.b I can explain some benefits, risks and concerns related to genetic engineering	5
B.6.2.4.c (HT) I can explain the process of genetic engineering, to include knowledge of enzymes and vectors	8

Test what you know so far:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL-dUnKmksY

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zcdfmsg/video

Variation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoPYfhTgeI

Evolution:

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z2fqcj6/revision/1

Reproduction Preparation For 28 Nov

B.6.1.1.a I can describe features of sexual and asexual reproduction	4
B.6.1.2.a I can describe what happens during meiosis	5
B.6.1.2.b I can describe what happens at fertilisation	4
B.6.1.4.a I can describe the structure of DNA and its role in storing genetic information inside the cell	4
B.6.1.4.b I can explain the term 'genome' and the importance of the human genome	4
B.6.1.6.a I can describe how characteristics are controlled by one or more genes, including examples	2
B.6.1.6.b I can explain important genetic terms: gamete, chromosome, gene, allele, dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype and phenotype	4
B.6.1.6.c I can understand and use Punnet square diagrams, genetic crosses and family trees	5
B.6.1.6.d (HT) I can construct a Punnet square diagram to predict the outcome of a monohybrid cross	7
B.6.1.7.a I can describe cystic fibrosis and polydactyly as examples of inherited disorders	3
B.6.1.7.b I can evaluate social, economic and ethical issues concerning embryo screening when given appropriate information	4
B.6.1.8.a I can describe how the chromosomes are arranged as 23 pairs in body cells, including the function of the sex chromosomes	3
B.6.1.8.b I can explain how sex is determined and carry out a genetic cross to show sex inheritance	5

Mitosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22V73bs4FAo

Asexual reproduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9zj9V8OWRk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh9b6a-3DLQ&list=PL9IouNCPbCxWt28Bifo2jK9xn-ym956sf

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zcdfmsg/revision/1 - watch the video, take the test, read the revision.

Homeostasis and response for 15/11

Looks like a lot, but questions are often on the whole topic. We’ll do this over two double lessons so only one homework.

B5.1 Homeostasis
B.5.1.1.a I can describe what homeostasis is and why it is important, and I can give examples of conditions controlled by homeostasis	4
B.5.1.1.b I can describe the common features of all control systems	5
B5.2 The human nervous system
B.5.2.1.a I can state the function of the nervous system and name its important components	1
B.5.2.1.b I can describe how information passes through the nervous system	3
B.5.2.1.c I can describe what happens in a reflex action and why reflex actions are important	4
B.5.2.1.d I can explain how features of the nervous system are adapted to their function, including a reflex arc	5
B5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans
B.5.3.1.a I can describe the principles of hormonal coordination and control by the human endocrine system	4
B.5.3.2.a I can state that blood glucose concentration is monitored and controlled by the pancreas, and describe the body's response when blood glucose is too high	4
B.5.3.2.b I can explain what type 1 and type 2 diabetes are and how they are treated	4
B.5.3.2.c (HT) I can describe the body's response when blood glucose concentration is too low	6
B.5.3.2.d (HT) I can explain how glucagon interacts with insulin to control blood glucose levels in the body	7
B.5.3.3.a I can describe how water, ions and urea are lost from the body, and the consequences of losing or gaining too much water for body cells	4
B.5.3.3.b (HT) I know that protein digestion leads to excess amino acids inside the body, and I can describe what happens to these	6
B.5.3.3.c I can describe how the kidneys produce urine	5
B.5.3.3.d (HT) I can explain how the water level in the body is controlled by ADH	8
B.5.3.3.e I can describe how kidney failure can be treated	4
B.5.3.4.a I can describe what happens at puberty in males and females, including knowledge of male and female reproductive hormones	3
B.5.3.4.b I can name and describe the roles of the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle	5
B.5.3.4.c (HT) I can explain how different hormones interact to control the menstrual cycle and ovulation	8
B.5.3.5.a I can describe how fertility can be controlled by hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception	4

Videos:

Homeostasis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S45_3wWL-Xk

Nervous system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDS1hAqWp2M

Endochrine System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6olhi88KZs

Fill in the worksheet

Respiration for 12/11

B4.2 Respiration
B.4.2.1.a I can describe basic features of respiration	3
B.4.2.1.b I can describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration using word equations	4
B.4.2.1.c I can compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration	5
B.4.2.2.a I can describe what happens to heart rate, breathing rate and breath volume during exercise and why these changes occur	2
B.4.2.2.b I can explain what happens when muscles do not have enough oxygen	4
B.4.2.2.c (HT) I can explain what happens to lactic acid	6
B.4.2.3.a I can explain what metabolism is, including examples	5

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKAaDbTP6Dc

You might want to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh6JaCj5cz8 as well

Write down the word equations for aerobic and anaerobic respiration for animals and for plants.

Try the quiz

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zp4mk2p/test

Use the revision section if you need to look anything up.

Photosynthesis for 8th Nov

B.4.1.1.a I can describe what happens in photosynthesis, including using a word equation	4
B.4.1.2.a I can state the limiting factors of photosynthesis	3
B.4.1.2.b I can explain how limiting factors affect the rate of photosynthesis, including graphical interpretation (limited to one factor)	5
B.4.1.2.c (HT) I can explain how the limiting factors of photosynthesis interact, including graphical interpretation involving two or three factors	8
B.4.1.2.d (HT) I can explain how limiting factors are important to the economics of greenhouses, including data interpretation	6
B.4.1.2.e (HT) I can explain and use inverse proportion in the context of photosynthesis	9
B.4.1.3.a I can describe how the glucose produced in photosynthesis is used by plants	4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQqd91uWsY

What part of plant cells is involved in photosynthesis?

What is the chemical that does it?

What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1curtzL8rUM

What are the three main limiting factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJGnS_ktk4

Everything all over again.

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Can you sketch the graphs for the limiting factors?

Defence Against ~~the Dark Arts~~ Pathogens for Nov 5th

	Step
B.3.1.6.a I can describe defences that stop pathogens entering the human body	3
B.3.1.6.b I can state the role of the immune system	1
B.3.1.6.c I can describe how white blood cells attack pathogens	5
B.3.1.7.a I can describe how vaccination works, including at the population level	5
B.3.1.8.a I can explain how antibiotics and painkillers are used to treat diseases, including their limitations	5
B.3.1.9.a I can describe how sources for drugs have changed over time, and give some examples	3
B.3.1.9.b I can describe how new drugs are tested, including pre-clinical testing and clinical trials	5