Download gaynes school scheme of work 9gh

GAYNES SCHOOL SCHEME OF WORK – SCIENCE
Year Group
Unit code, title and length
9
9GH Environmental Studies 12 lessons followed
by revision
Resources
Please refer to individual lesson & activity plans
Homework
Please refer to faculty homework schedules
Health and Safety
Please refer to individual lesson & activity plans
Assessments
End of unit test, End of topic test, Sc1
BLP Collaboration, Making links, Revising,
Meta-learning
Social – Areas of Focus
Group work L1,2,4,9,10,11
Local environment L7
Should we be worried about acid rain?
Spiritual
Is global warming going to bring about the end
of mankind?
Reflection of learning
Cross-Curricular
Geography acid rain pollution in other countries
Citizenship- acid rain & caring for environment
Common misconceptions
 Having talked about hazards that all acids and
alkalis are dangerous.
 Acid rain will burn the skin.
Moral – Key Questions
Should we be concerned with climate change? Is
it OK for countries to be lost for good?
Cultural
Why do some other countries still not sign up to
the Kyoto agreement?
IT Possibilities
Research on deforestation
Key Learning Outcomes – Whole Unit
Must
Should
Could
Know that human pollution contributes to the natural acidity of rain to
bring about “acid rain”
Recall that climate change is brought about by changes in weather
patterns which maybe linked to rising CO2 levels. Not everywhere will get
hotter (global warming).
Justify how knowledge of pollution and deforestation will could improve
the sustainability of our planet.
Grade/Level
4
5
7
Key Learning Outcomes – Per lesson
Lesson
Number
1
2
3
4
Learning outcome
Be aware of how soils differ (Level 4)
Describe how plants, animals rocks and the local environment all affect the type and quality of soil
(level 5/6)
Explain how pH effects the soil and the plant types found (level 7 )
Know the main causes of acid rain and how it is formed(level 4)
Describe some of the consequences of acid rain (level 5)
Explain how pollution made in this country can be the cause of acid rain in other countries (level
6)
Recall that the pH of acid rain is less than 5.5 (level 4)
Suggest ways to reduce acid rain (level 5)
Synthesis: Is there a better way to reduce acid rain (level 6)
Recall the fire triangle. (level 4 )
Describe the difference between complete and incomplete combustion (level5)
5
6
7
8
9
10
Explain why complete and incomplete produce different products(level 6)
Be able to recognise that particles do not get lost in a chemical (level 3)
Explain when weight loss occurs in a reaction that there may be chemicals formed that are difficult
to weigh (level5/6)
Identify in specific reactions where each of the original atoms have gone using symbol equations
(level6)
Know the % constituents of “clean” air. (level 4)
Describe how human activity can have a direct effect on air quality. (level 5)
Hypothesise the ways in which individuals and governments can be encouraged to adopt cleaner
options (level 7)
Recall from previous lessons, that carbon, like all atoms is not destroyed but recycled (level3)
Describe different stages in the carbon cycle and how they recycle carbon. (level 5)
Identify the role of the carbon cycle as part of global warming (level 6)
Recall the main greenhouse gases(level3)
Describe how molecules in our atmosphere trap heat. (level 5)
Hypothesise the ways in which emissions will have an affect on the greenhouse effect. (level 7)
Recall that the greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon and that human activity may exaggerate
this effect.(level3)
Identify or describe the possible effects of global warming/climate change based on evidence (level
5)
Explain why the evidence for global warming/climate change is deemed inconclusive. (level 6/7)
State at least 2 problems deforestation can lead to (level4)
Explain why countries feel the need to clear their forests (global trade) . (level 6)
Hypothesise possible alternatives to deforestation and consumer power can influence retailers
(level 7)
Differentiation Up/Down
Lesson
1
2
Up
3
Pupils to think of examples where
material are used
Recall the symbol equations involved
4 &7.5
5
As per Sc1
To be able to balance the equations
6
7
8
9
To be able to balance the equation
At least 5 stages of Journey of atom
Differentiate as to how much info is
shared
Pupils could research about other
greenhouse gases other than CO2
10/11
Down
Use laminated cards
Pupils given specific examples e.g. iron
used in a car
Specific help may be required to
structure poster
As per Sc1
Use the combustion keyword cards to
scaffold. Use keywords
Use molymods to scaffold learning
Provide support on graph.
Only 3 stages necessary
Differentiate as to how much info is
shared
Make sure roles are allocated toward
each pupils strength/
Key Questions
Lesson
1
Biq Q
Can we grow anything
we want, anywhere
we want ?
Starter
What is soil?
2
What do think this
lesson is about?
show pictures of eroded
building/monuments and “burnt
trees”)what has happened and
Plenary
Can you give me an
example of a plant that will
grow in each of these
gardens?
What could you do to stop
acid rain? (indirectly of
course)
3
How could sheep wee
cure acid rain?
4
What will cause a
bean to sprout?
What is needed for
this to happen?
Is there still 2 eggs in
the chocolate cake?
Why should we be
concerned about
pollution?
What have these all
got in common?
5
6
7
8
9
How are these
similar?
10
Is this man made or
would it happen
anyway?
11/12
Deforestation: Is it any
of our business what
Brazil or Indonesia
do?
how?
Why has acid rain increased in
the last 100 years? (advent of
the car)
What do you think is going to
happen?
What differences can you see
between the whoosh bottles
What will happen to the
balance as I burn a candle
What is in clean air?
Where did the carbon come
from
Same q as last lesson
What could you do to stop
acid rain? (indirectly of
course)
Did the experiment give you
the results you expected?
Can you explain the
differences?
Where did the mass of the
candle go?
What can we do to improve
our local environment?
Does a carbon molecule
always take the same path,
or visit every pool?
What is grown in a greenhouse Why did the temperature in
and how does it encourage each bottle go up?What will
growth?
you do if the starting
temperatures of the two
thermometers are different?
“If global warming is happening,
why is it raining / snowing???
Why isn’t the world turning into
a desert??”
Answer the quiz questions
Have you learnt anything
that is going to change the
way you do anything? Can
you give just one example?