Download Yr 7 Guide Exam autumn 2015

Year 7 Guidance for Science Exam –Autumn 2015
Below is a list of topics you will be tested on in the Science exam. You should spend
time revising these particular topics, as this will help your preparation for the exam.
Notes
 The Science paper will also have data based questions – which may require you
to draw graphs; use information given in results tables; comment on how you
carry out experiments (e.g. cell slide preparation).
 Use the revision sheets that you have been given to help you revise – if you do
not have any of the sheets then you need to see your teacher to get another
copy.
Energy Sources (Physics)
The following will help
 Know the different types of energy (e.g. kinetic, Gravitational potential,
elastic, thermal, sound, light, electrical, thermal)
 Know what is meant by the terms “renewable” and “non-renewable” energy
sources and be able to give examples of each.
 Know that energy can be changed from one form into another form of energy
States of Matter (Chemistry)
The following will help
 To know how the particles are arranged in Solids; liquids and gases.
 Know the different changes of state.
 Understand what is meant by boiling and melting points
 Know how to calculate the density; volume; mass of an object using the formula
density = mass divided by volume (g/cm3)
 Know how to calculate the density of an irregular object.
Cells (Biology)
The following will help
 Know the seven characteristics of all living things.
 Know the different cell parts found in typical animal and plant cells.
 Know the functions (jobs) of the different cell parts.
 Know how to prepare a slide of plant cells to be viewed using a microscope
 Know the different types of specialized plant and animal cells.
Electric circuits
The following will help
 Know how to draw circuit diagrams using the correct symbols.
 Know how to measure current using an ammeter
 Know what happens to the amount of current in a circuit
 Know how current flows around a circuit