Download 2017 Year 8 Term3 Programme

Year 8 Science
Course 1 2017
Term 3: Biology
Text: Amazing Science 8 (Oxford)
Biological Science Content Descriptions
Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions (ACSSU149)
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examining a variety of cells using a light microscope, by digital technology or by viewing a simulation
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distinguishing plant cells from animal or fungal cells
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identifying structures within cells and describing their function
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recognising that some organisms consist of a single cell
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recognising that cells reproduce via cell division
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describing mitosis as cell division for growth and repair
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
(ACSSU150)
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identifying the organs and overall function of a system of a multicellular organism in supporting the life processes
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describing the structure of each organ in a system and relating its function to the overall function of the system
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comparing similar systems in different organisms such as digestive systems in herbivores and carnivores, respiratory systems in
fish and mammals
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distinguishing between asexual and sexual reproduction
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comparing reproductive systems of organisms
Wk
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Topic
Content
Microscopes
(Zooming In,
Microcsopes)
 to name some different types of
microscopes
 to know the main parts of a
microscope
 to safely use a microscope to view
objects
Cells (Building
Blocks of Life)
Cells (Inside
Cells)
 to identify the main parts of a cell
(membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus).
 to know that all living things are
made of cells
 to distinguish between plant and
animal cells in terms of structure
 to know the structural
organisation of the body
 to describe the functions of the
following organelles: nucleus,
cytoplasm, vacuole, cell
membrane, mitochondria and
chloroplasts.
 to know that plant cells have a
large vacuole, chloroplasts and a
cell wall
 to know that plants and animals
cells have many similar organelles
Activities
 View microscopic images
 Label a microscope worksheet
 Check it out q.1-4, p.7
 Check it out q1-4, p.9
 Discovery of Cells worksheet
 Microscopes PP
 Zooming in worksheet
 Microscope worksheet
 History of the microscope web link
 Labelling Cells worksheet
 Check it out q.1-4, p.13
 Building blocks of life worksheet
 Cells and their interaction video (web)
 Microorganisms slide show (web)
 Cells alive interactive website
 Interactive activity: parts of a cells
 Cell size and scale web link
 Cell size interactive web link
 Cells to Organisms worksheet
 Video: cell organelles (web)
 Inside Cells worksheet
 Cell teams worksheet
 Drawing Cells worksheet
 Check it out q.1-4, p.17
 BBC: plant and animal cells weblink
 Click View video: Cells and tissues
 Different Cells worksheet
 Making Cells interactive activity
 Labelling plant cells interactive activity
Resources and Experiments
Assessment
and Homework
 AS8: Experiment 1
 Microscope skills video
 How to use a microscope web
link
 Virtual microscope weblink
 Catalyst: Electron Microscope
video
 Using microscope prac &
worksheet
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 AS8: Experiment 2
Microscope and
cells Test (5%)
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5
6
7
Specialised
Cells
Tissues and
Organs &
Body Systems:
(Human Body
Systems)
Digestive
System
Respiratory
System
 to know examples of different
types of cells and the functions of
each type
 To describe the hierarchy of
structure of living things from cells
to tissues to organs to organ
systems
 To identify some body systems,
their functions and some of the
organs they are made up of.
 To know what digestion is
 to know why digestion is
important
 to know the 2 different types of
digestion
 to know what mechanical
digestion is
 to know what chemical digestion is
 to know the different sites of
chemical and mechanical digestion
in the digestive system
 To identify the organs that make
up the respiratory system
 To describe the function of the
respiratory system
 To know that respiration occurs in
cells and release energy from food
 Check It out Q.14, p.15
 Cell teams worksheet
 Check it out q.1-4, p.19
 Different Cells worksheet
 You tube microscopic pond weed clip
 Web link: from cells to systems
 Revision on cells
 Check it out, q.1-4, p.29
 Human Body Systems worksheet
 Big Ideas 8 Video: Squid dissection
 Body Systems videos
 Check it out q.1-5, p.31
 Digestive System worksheet
 Video: How the digestive system works
(web)
 Preparing onion cell slide &
worksheet
Topic test: 5%

Study skills: Use
graphic organisers
to organise test
notes.
 Digestive System interactive
 Big Ideas 8 Video: rat dissection
 Weblink: Interactive digestive system Check
it out, q.1-5, p.33
 A3 Digestive system diagram: Label,
summarise functions of each organ &
highlight sites of different types of digestion
 Making Poo practical and
worksheet
 You tube: Respiratory System Respiratory
System Worksheet
 Video: respiration (weblink)
 Video: Science In Action-Respiration
 Respiratory System interactive
 Kahoot: Respiratory System
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Topic test: 5%
Study skills: Use
graphic organisers
(Venn Diagram,
Mind maps, Flow
charts,
Brainstorms) to
organise test
notes.
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Circulatory
System
9
Test and
Revision
10
Human
Endeavour
 to know the function of the
circulatory system
 to know the parts of the
circulatory system.
 to know the differences between
arteries, veins and capillaries
 to know the role of the heart
 to know the parts of the heart and
what they do
 to know the direction of blood
flow around the body.
 To revise concepts taught during
the term
 Check it out q.1-5, p.39
 Circulatory System PP
 Circulatory System worksheet
 Heart Interactive weblink
 Heart dissection video
 Clickview: Body Systems video
 Kahoot: Circulatory System
 Experiment 3: Heart Dissection
 Body System Review
 Key Ideas: Body systems
 Cells Review and Key Ideas
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Heart
Dissection and
Topic test: 5%
Study skills: Use
graphic organisers
(Venn Diagram,
Mind maps, Flow
charts,
Brainstorms) to
organise test
notes.
 To look at the history of Human
dissection and surgery
 Check it Out q.1-4, p.41
 Look inside the human body worksheet
 Catalyst: Energy drinks
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Assessment Outline
Assessment Type
Title
Weighting
Practical Test
Microscope Prac Test
5%
Cells & Specialised Cells Test
Topic Test
5%
Digestive and Respiratory System Test
Topic Test
5%
Heart Dissection & Circulatory System
Test
Practical and Topic Test
5%