Download 2016 Learning Outcomes for 10Sci Exams

Year 10 End of Year Examinations
Biology
Genetics Learning Outcomes
1. Explain what variation is & why it is essential in all living things.
2. Explain different types of variation – independent & dependant & draw graphs of data collected in class.
3. Explain how genetic information is passed from one generation to the next, using terms such as nucleus, cell,
chromosome, genes & DNA.
4. Explain the process of fertilisation & role of sex cells in animals and plants.
5. Explain the differences / similarities of fertilisation in plants & animals.
6. Explain & complete monohybrid crosses.
7. Know the terms genes, alleles, dominant, recessive, heterozygous & homozygous.
8. Explain how sex is determined / inherited
9. Have an appreciation of a variety of genetic diseases & their impact on sufferers.
Conservation Learning Outcomes
1. Describe how plants and animals in a community respond to environmental factors.
2. Understand trophic and nutrient relationships between producers, consumers and decomposers
3. Able to describe the effect of human activities on a New Zealand ecosystem.
Chemistry
Atomic Science Learning Outcomes
1. Define atom, element and molecule
2. Know the symbols for at least the first 20 elements in the Periodic Table
3. Identify metals and non-metals in the P.T.
4. Use the atomic and mass number from the P.T.
5. Draw the structure of a given atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons
6. Write electron arrangements for a given atom and ion
7. Describe the role of electrons in chemical reactions
8. Describe a chemical reaction using a word equation
9. Distinguish between element, mixture and compound
10. Determine the number of atoms in a compound, given its chemical formula
Acids & Bases Learning Outcomes
1. Define an acid, describe properties and examples.
2. Define alkalis (soluble bases), describe properties and give examples.
3. Use the pH Scale to compare the acidity and alkalinity of solutions. Link to Universal Indicator colours.
4. Make indicators to classify acidic, neutral and alkaline solutions.
5. Carry out and explain neutralisation reactions and list examples of neutralisation reactions in the lab and
everyday life
6. Write word equation for neutralisation using: Acid + Base  Salt + Water
7. Carry out and describe the reactions of acids with carbonates
8. Write word equation for neutralisation using: Acid + Carbonate  Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
9. Recognise risks of acids and alkalis, deal with them appropriately
10. Understand the effect of acid rain on the environment
Physics
Forces and Motion Learning Outcomes
1. Define the quantities of distance, time and speed
2. Calculate average speed using: Average speed(v) = distance travelled(d) ÷ time taken(t) Unit: ms-1
3. Draw and interpret distance-time graphs and speed-time graphs
4. Distinguish between acceleration and deceleration
5. Define a force as a push, pull or twist
6. Describe the different effects of a force on an object
7. Draw force diagrams and work out the net force acting on an object
8. Explain the difference between contact forces and forces acting at a distance and give examples of each
9. Explain the difference between mass and weight
10. Calculate the size of a force using: Force(F) = mass(m) x acceleration(a) Unit: Newton(N).
Weight Force (Fw) = mass(m) x acceleration due to gravity(g) Unit: Newton(N).
11. Describe how friction can be helpful and unhelpful
12. State Newton’s Laws of Force and Motion
Electricity & Magnetism Learning Outcomes
1. Set up and draw the correct circuit diagrams
2. Understand and explain electric current as flow of electrons which travels round the circuit and the current
are measured using an ammeter.
3. Know that voltage is a measure of energy and voltage is measured using a voltmeter.
4. Understand completely series and parallel circuits, how voltage and current is changed/ affected in both
circuits.
5. Understand the basic idea of resistance and state Ohm’s law to describe the relationship between voltage,
current and resistance.
6. Understand electric power( Wattage)
7. Understand electrical safety devices and explain how household electrical appliances work safely. Explain the
uses of fuses.
8. Understand magnetism is a force because magnets have energy to attract or repel objects and its effect on
electric current.