Year 7C2 Science Program 2018

Assessment Outline

Term / Week / Assessment Type / Topic / Weighting (%)
Term 1 / Week 4 / TEST / SIS: Variables & Data Analysis (Graphing) / 7.5
Term 1 / Week 9 / MINI-LESSON - PBL / EsSs: Predictable Phenomena / 10
Term 2 / Week 5 / LEARNING STATIONS - PBL / Biology: Kingdoms & Classification / 7.5
Term 2 / Week 8 / EXAM / EsSs & Biology / 25
Term 3 / Week 7 / INVESTIGATION BOOKLET / Physics: Rube Goldberg & Levers / 7.5
Term 3 / Week 10 / TEST (Investigation Validation) / Physics: Levers & Forces / 10
Term 4 / Week 4 / Test (Investigation Validation) / Chemistry: Separating Techniques / 7.5
Term 4 / Week 8 / EXAM / EsSs, Biology, Physics & Chemistry / 25
Total / 100

Study Skills: One study skill delivered in each Term

Term / Week / Study Skill
Term 1 / Week 4 / Memory Techniques
Term 2 / Week 2 / Time Management
Term 3 / Week 1 / Effective Reading & Note Taking
Term 4 / Week 6 / Timetabling & Targeted Revision

Year 7 Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE):Addressed in all 4 disciplines through classwork, investigations and assessments.

Nature and development of science:

NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE

  • Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available
  • Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures

USE AND INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE

  • Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations
  • People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity

Year 7 Science Inquiry Skills (SIS):Addressed in all 4 disciplines through classwork, investigations and assessments.

QUESTIONING AND PREDICTING

  • Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge

PLANNING AND CONDUCTING

  • Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed
  • Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy

PROCESSING AND ANALYSING DATA AND INFORMATION

  • Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
  • Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions based on evidence

EVALUATING

  • Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements
  • Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence

COMMUNICATING

  • Communicate ideas, findings and evidence based solutions to problems using scientific language, and representations, using digital technologies as appropriate

Term 1: EARTH SCIENCE & SPACE SCIENCE

Year 7Earth Science & Space Science Content Descriptor:

  • Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon

Wk / Topic / Skills, Concepts & Content / Resources / Assessment
1 / Introduction /
  • Expectations
  • Program of Study
  • OneNote/EdPerfect/Etc
  • Set 3D Moving Model of Eclipse Homework Task (Due W3)
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
2 / Skills /
  • Branches of Science Task
  • Science Enquiry Skills
  • Science as a Human Endeavour
  • OneNote
  • FOCUS: Independent Learning/Collaboration/IT
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
General Section
Branches of Science
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
3 /
  • Present 3D Moving Model of Eclipse to groups
  • FOCUS: Evaluate & Identify Improvements
  • Set Predictable Phenomena Research Task for PBL Assessment
  • NASA Challenge
  • Lab Equipment Challenge
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
General Section
NASA Challenge & Lab Equipment Challenge
OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
Eclipse & Seasons PBL
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
4 / Predictable Phenomena PBL /
  • Variables
  • Graphing Challenge
  • Line Graphs: Task 1-4
  • Line Graphs: Extension work
  • SIS Assessment: Line Graphing & Variables
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
General Section
Graphing Challenge
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize / Assessment: SIS Graphing & Variables
5-10 / Predictable Phenomena Mini Lessons PBL
  1. Seasons
  2. Phases of the Moon
  3. Solar Eclipse
  4. Lunar Eclipse
Detail:
  • comparing times for the rotation of Earth, the sun and moon, comparing the times for the orbits of Earth and the moon
  • modelling the relative movements of the Earth, sun and moon
  • modelling solar and lunar eclipses
  • modelling phases of the moon occur
  • explaining why different regions of the Earth experience different seasonal conditions
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
EsSs
Predictable Phenomena Mini Lessons PBL
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize / Assessment (Weeks 9 + 10):
Mini Lessons on Predictable Phenomena
11 / Introduce Kingdoms & Classification Learning Stations PBL /
  • Research the phyla for each kingdoms, provide diagrams and models

Term 2: BIOLOGY

Year 7Biological Sciences Content Descriptor:

  • Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms
  • Interactions between organisms can be described in terms of food chains and food webs; human activity can affect these interactions

Wk / Topic / Skills, Concepts & Content / Resources / Assessment
1-5 / Kingdoms & Classification Learning Stations PBL /
  • Kingdoms & Classification Learning Stations PBL
  • Classification
  • Food Chains/Webs
  • Human impact
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Biology
Kingdoms & Classification Learning Stations PBL
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
6 / EsSs Exam Revision / See Term 1 – Weeks 2 - 10 / OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
EsSs
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
7 / Biology Exam Revision / See Term 2 – Weeks 1 - 5 / OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Biology
EdPerfect
BBC BiteSize
8 / Semester 1 Exams / Semester One Exam: Chemistry & Biology
9-10 / Physics /
  • Rube Goldberg
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
Rube Goldberg
EdPerfect
Bitesize

Term 3: PHYSICS

Year 7 Physical Science Content Descriptors:

  • Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earth’s gravitational attraction, acting on the object

Wk / Topic / Skills, Concepts & Content / Resources / Assessment
1 / Hypothesis, Variables, Data Recording & Data Analysis /
  • Hypothesis, Variables, Data Recording & Data Analysis
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
SIS
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
2-3 / ASELL Surfaces & Friction Data Inquiry Task /
  • ASELL Surfaces & Friction Data Inquiry Task
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
ASELL Surfaces Friction Data Inquiry Task
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
4-7 / Rube Goldberg Machine / Design and build a Rube Goldberg Machine which includes:
  • 1st Class Lever
  • 2nd Class Lever
  • 3rd Class Lever
  • Pully
  • Trebuchet
Level
Plane
Wheel & Axel
Wedge (extra credit)
Screw (extra credit) / OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
Rube Goldberg Machine
and
Levers & Simple Machines
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize / Assessment: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class Levers in a Rube Goldberg Machine – PBL Investigation Booklet
8 / Forces & Gravity /
  • Egg Drop
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
Egg Drop
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
9 / Levers Investigation /
  • Y7 Levers Investigation
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Physics
Levers Investigation
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
10 / Hypothesis, Variables, Data Recording & Data Analysis /
  • Hypothesis, Variables, Data Recording & Data Analysis
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
SIS
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize / Assessment: Y7 Levers Investigation Validation Test

Term 4: CHEMISTRY

Year 7Chemical Sciences Content Descriptors:

  • Mixtures, including solutions, contain a combination of pure substances that can be separated using a range of techniques

Wk / Topic / Skills, Concepts & Content / Resources / Assessment
1-2 / Solutions Badger Task /
  • Solutions Data Analysis Task
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Chemistry
Solutions Analysis Task
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
3-4 / Salt, Sand & Iron Investigation /
  • Separating Techniques Report and Validation Test – How can you separate a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
Chemistry
Separating Techniques Task
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize / Assessment: Separating Techniques Report and Validation Test
5-6 / Revision & PEQs /
  • Y7 EsSs
  • Y7 Biology
  • Y7 Physics
  • Y7 Chemistry
/ OneNote: Y7C2 Science 2018
Teacher Space
EsSs
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
EdPerfect
BBC Bitesize
7-8 / Exams