TOPICS KEY INFORMATION

FIRST TERM SKILL ASSESSMENT

Introduction to Identify a range of scientific equipment. Be able to select, plan and carry out B1 Cells end of topic test
science B1 - Explain the functions of the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, scientific experiments to test Required practical on usin
B1 – Cells nucleus, vacuole, mitochondria and chloroplasts. Identify similarities predictions and identify microscopes Required
B2 – Structure between animal and plant cells. Recognise the role of diffusion in the independent, dependent and practical on osmosis.
and function of movement of materials in and between cells. Identify structural control variables. Use appropriate
body systems adaptations of unicellular organisms. techniques, apparatus and materials B2 Body systems end of
during laboratory work paying topic test
B2 - Outline the hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms from attention to health and safety. Apply
cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms. Describe the structure mathematical concepts and
and function of the human skeleton including support, protection and calculate results.
movement. Describe the function of muscles and examples of
antagonistic pairs of muscles. Identify the structure and function of the
gas exchange system in humans including the mechanism of breathing.
B3 – B3 - Identify and describe the structure and function of the male and Understand that scientific methods B3 Reproduction end of t
Reproduction female reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle, gametes and and theories develop as earlier test.
fertilisation including the effect of maternal lifestyle of the foetus through explanations are modified to take
C1 – Particles the placenta. Describe reproduction in plants including the structure of a account of new evidence and ideas. C1 Particles end of topic t
and their flower, types of pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation and Make predictions using scientific
behaviour dispersal knowledge and understanding.
Make and record observations and
C1 - Describe properties of the different states of matter in terms of the measurements using a range of
particle model including gas pressure. Use the particle model to explain methods for different investigations
changes of state. and evaluate the reliability of
methods suggesting possible
improvements.
SECOND TERM
C2 – Elements, C2 - Describe a simple model of the atom. Identify differences between Select, plan and carry out scientific C2 Elements end of topic
atoms, and elements, atoms and compounds. Recognise and apply chemical symbols experiments to test predictions and C3 Reactions end of topic
compounds and formulae for elements and compounds. identify independent, dependent Required practical on
C3 – Reactions and control variables. temperature change
C3 - Explain the law of conservation of mass. Explain chemical reactions as Make predictions using scientific
the rearrangement of atoms. knowledge and understanding. Pay
 Describe thermal decomposition and combustion. Explain the difference attention to objectivity and concern
between exothermic and endothermic reactions. for accuracy, precision, repeatability
and reproducibility.

C4 – Acids and C4 - Identify reactions of acids with alkalis and metals including the Evaluate risks. Make and record C4 Acids and alkalis end o
Alkalis products formed. Define acids and alkalis in terms of neutralisation observations and measurements topic test P1 Forces end o
reactions. Use the pH scale and indicators for measuring acidity and using a range of methods. Make topic test
P1 – Forces alkalinity. predictions using scientific
knowledge and understanding.
P1 - Recognise forces as pushes or pulls arising from an interaction Evaluate data, showing awareness
between two objects. Show the relationship between force and extension of potential sources of random and
using Hooke’s Law. Identify forces as contact and non-contact. Associate systematic error. Present
forces with stretching and squashing objects. Apply force arrows and observations and data using
diagrams to explain balanced and unbalanced forces. appropriate methods, including
tables and graphs. Use and derive
simple equations and carry out
appropriate calculations.
THIRD TERM
P2 – Sound P2 - Recognise that sound needs a medium through which to travel and Make predictions using scientific P2 Sound end of topic tes
identify the difference of the speed of sound in solids, liquids and gases. knowledge and understanding. Ask
P3 – Light Explain frequency measured in hertz, echoes, reflection and ultrasound. questions and develop a line of P3 Light end of topic test.
Discover the auditory range of humans and animals and recognise the enquiry based on observations of
danger to the eardrum of loud sounds. the real world alongside prior
knowledge and experience. Identify
P3 - Explain the similarities and differences between light and sound further questions arising from your
waves. Explain the transmission of light through materials including results.
absorption and reflection. Describe the law of reflection. Explain how and
why we see objects as different colours.

P4 – Space P4 - Identify our sun as a star and recognise that there are other stars in Make predictions using scientific P4 Space end of topic tes
our galaxy and other galaxies. Explain the seasons in terms of the Earth’s knowledge and understanding.
tilt. Explain how eclipses form and the stages of the moon. Interpret observations and data,
identifying patterns and using
observations to draw conclusions.
Identify further questions arising
from your results.
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TOPICS KEY INFORMATION

FIRST TERM
 Logic  Two-way tables, sets and Venn diagrams
 Arithmetic  Place value - whole numbers, decimals
 Graphs  Addition and subtraction of decimals -
 Angles money
 Number Patterns and  Multiplication of decimals - whole numbers
Sequences and decimals; money
 Area and Perimeter  Division of decimals - whole numbers and
decimals
 Directed numbers on number line,
coordinates
 Basic geometry
 nth term formulae
 Squares, rectangles, triangles
SECOND TERM
 Arithmetic  Fractions - fundamental concepts
 Data Collection and  Negative numbers - four rules
Presentation  Collection, organization and display.
 Discrete Quantitative Data  Organization and analysis
 Searching for Patterns  nth terms for geometric sequences
 Time, Timetables and  Linear equations
Mileage Charts
 Algebra
THIRD TERM
 Arithmetic  Decimals and fractions – Conversion
 Probability of one event  Fractions - four rules
 Including addition law