Syllabus Schedule Month August to September (week 6-9) Topic/ Theme/ Skill

Subject: Science Major Tasks

Year Group: S1/S2 Assessments Es & Os

Welcome to the Wonderful world of Science

Lab Safety Hazard Symbol Create an awareness of potential risks via cartons, Video + discussion Introduction + safe usage of chemicals with hazard symbols (demos+ display) 1) Naming of Basic Equipment 2) Bunsen Burner use + control Agreed set of Lab safety rule (peer assessment, signed by pupils) Task: Match hazard o label

Basic Lab Equipment

Collection Game Practical Skill: light + control of Bunsen burner flame Practical skill: 1) Use of a stopwatch 2) Use of a thermometer 3) Use of a measuring cylinder 4) Use of a scale to measure mass 1)Completed investigation with a valid set of data 2) Correctly written up on proforma 3) Bar/ Line graph

Forms of measurements

Round Robin of practical activities on measurement of time, temperature, volume and mass

Investigation Skills

Basic Investigation -Report back on performance

December to March (week 19-33)

Living on Mars

Elements on the Periodic Table

1) Use of periodic table to look up name + symbols of elements 2) Division of Periodic Table into metals and non-metals via experiment 3) Introduction of main groups of elements in the periodic table

Completed table : symbols + element name Quiz Practical skill: Be able to test if an element is metal or non-metal Be able to name main groups and know basic properties of each group (test) Poster work: (peer assessment) - Choose 5 elements to take to mars and give reasons for choice Quiz and question in workbook SCN 315a
I have developed my knowledge of the Periodic Table by considering the properties and uses of a variety of elements relative to their positions.

Mixtures and Compounds

1) Basic properties of: 1.1 an element 1.2 a mixture 1.3 a compound Via practical exploration 2) Naming of compounds and introduction into formulae Models, video and PowerPoint

Table to Complete 1) Compounds and constituent elements 2) Compounds and formulae

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Having contributed to a variety of practical activities to make and break down compounds, I can describe examples of how the properties of compounds are different from their constituent elements.

3) Can compounds be broken back down into their elements 3.1 Via heat (video/demonstration) 3.2 Electrolysis (practical) 3.3 Via light (research task)

Be able to state an example of each method (Test/Notes) Practical skill: be able to separate copper from chlorine

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Having contributed to a variety of practical activities to make and break down compounds, I can describe examples of how the properties of compounds are

4) Mixtures 4.1 Pure/mixture -group work+ practical 4.2 Separation of Mixtures via experimentation and demos ie: Flotation, filtration, evaporation. Distillation and chromatography

Research feedback (peer assessment)

different from their constituent elements.

Peer assessment

Practical Skill

4.3 Salt Rock game

Group work Problem solving (what method to use when and where) Salt Rock game (separation method and mathematical/ numeracy)

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I can differentiate between pure substances and mixtures in common use and can select appropriate physical methods for separating mixtures into their components.

Solvents

1) The solubility test (practical) 2) Factors affecting solubility Brain storm and design an experiment to determine the effect of a factor on solubility

Practical skill Practical skill Experimental design and collection of valid set of results Peer evaluation of line graph SCN 316b
I have taken part in practical investigations into solubility using different solvents and can apply what I have learned to solve everyday practical problems.

3) Research task: Other solvents and their uses

Feedback and notes

Chemical Reactions

1) What happens during a chemical reaction (practical) 2) Signs of a chemical reaction (practical round robin + sideshow)

Experimental feedback and skill Experimental Feedback whiteboard activity SCN319a

Through experimentation, I can identify indicators of chemical reactions having occurred. I can describe ways of controlling the rate of reactions and can relate my findings to the world around me.

3)Important chemical reactions (research task and feedback)

Peer assessment and cooperative learning

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I have helped to design and carry out practical activities to develop my understanding of chemical reactions involving the Earths materials. I can explain how we apply knowledge of these reactions in practical ways.

4) How to control the speed of a chemical reaction (series of experiments varying concentration, particle size, temperature and use of a catalyst)

Experimental Feedback and cooperative learning

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Through experimentation, I can identify indicators of chemical reactions having occurred. I can describe ways of controlling the rate of reactions and can relate my findings to the world around me.

5) Acid + Alkalis, The pH scale Testing pH 6) Changing the pH + neutralisation

Experimental Feedback Experimental Feedback

experiment 7) Everyday examples of neutralisation (group work) 8) Research topic: Acid Rain worksheet Peer assessment of poster SCN318a
Having taken part in practical activities to compare the properties of acids and bases, I have demonstrated ways of measuring and adjusting pH and can describe the significance of pH in everyday life

Rocks

1)Formation of Rocks (video/PowerPoint) 2) Rock types, examples + uses +in house specialist (cooperative learning) 3) Formation of soil Practical: Experimental weathering of granite

Complete Worksheet Completed Data collection sheet

Experimental feedback

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Through evaluation of a range of data, I can describe the formation, characteristics and uses of soils, minerals and basic types of rocks.

4) Extraction of copper from copper ore

Experimental feedback

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I can participate in practical activities to extract useful substances from natural resources.

5)Research task +peer learning (what else is extracted from rocks + use)

Peer assessment +completed data sheet

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Through evaluation of a range of data, I can describe

Pupils to present findings via power point

End of section assessment.

the formation, characteristics and uses of soils, minerals and basic types of rocks.

Syllabus Schedule Chemistry Section Month (6 weeks) Topic/theme/Skill

Subject: Science

Year Group: S2/S3

Major Tasks Requirements for successful combustion of fuel - Round robin of experiments and demo - Calculation of energy released Fossil Fuel formation via video/text resources (cooperative learning) Practical Properties of natural gas Fractional Distillation (video and Text) Research Task and cooperative learning on Fractions and uses

Assessments Practical feedback, quiz and workbook notes and answers to questions

Es & Os

Fossil Fuel Dilemma

Fossil Fuel

Accurate complete descriptions Experimental feedback Quiz/short test Accurate completed table from info gathered from peers SCN404b
Through investigation, I can explain the formation and use of fossil fuels and contribute to discussions on the responsible use and conservation of finite resources.

Properties of fractions and relate to purpose (demo + data analysis)

Completed worksheet and notes

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I have explored how different materials can be derived from

crude oil and their uses. I can explain the importance of carbon compounds in our lives.

Problems created by fossil fuels Effect of complete and incomplete combustion on carbon cycle and acid rain (via research, peer report back and videos etc) + Debate

Completed worksheets Verbal report backs Participation in debate Letter to M.P./ newspaper on possible recommendations

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Through exploring the carbon cycle, I can describe the processes involved in maintaining the balance of gases in the air, considering causes and implications of changes in the balance.

Alternative fuels -text data + video clips (possible solutions)

Completed worksheet Production of pamphlet to be peer assessed

SCN404a
Using experimental evidence, I can place metals in an electrochemical series and can use this information to make predictions about their use in chemical cells.

End of section assessment. Topical Science

To be done by groups when time allows waiting for rotations to Topical Science Research Task: Contribution of Scientists (Scottish) to our world today Poster + Presentation (to be peer assessed

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I have collaborated with others to find and present information on how

end/start

scientists from Scotland and beyond have contributed to innovative research and development.

Evaluation of Media items Selection, reading, discussion/debate

Worksheet + chosen product (letter/poster/presentation)

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Through research and discussion, I have contributed to evaluations of media items with regard to scientific content and ethical implications.

Syllabus Schedule Chemistry Section Month 10 weeks Topic/ Theme/ Skill

Subject: Science

Year Group: S3

Major Tasks

Assessments

Es and Os

Foundations of the Material World

Foundations of the Material World Types of bonding between atoms - Covalent - Ionic - Metallic Video, models, Power point Brainstorm list of common materials - Link them to constituent elements and type of bond Research Task and cooperative learning - Each pupil or group are given a novel Material to research and report back on Round Robin of Experiments on metals in order to place metals in order of reactivity Worksheets and models SCN415a
Through gaining an understanding of the structure of atoms and how they join, I can begin to connect the properties of substances with their possible structures.

Group work and worksheets

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Through gaining an understanding of the structure of atoms and how they join, I can begin to connect the properties of substances with their possible structures.

Presentation (PowerPoint/poster/pamphlet) (peer assessment) Completed set of data collection sheets

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I have carried out research into novel materials and can begin to explain the scientific basis of their properties and discuss the possible impacts they may have on society

Experimental records Order of reactivity Notes

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Having carried out a range of experiments using different chemicals, I can place metals in an order of reactivity, and relate my findings to their everyday uses.

Class discussion/ debate Is this order in anyway related to everyday use Discussion can we destroy materials? Can we destroy matter/elements that make up the material? Practical investigation Nitrogen cycle. An example of matter is not created/destroyed but changed from one form to another If matter is not destroyed can energy be destroyed in chemical reactions? Round Robin of experiments explaining energy change in chemical reactions

written conclusions with evidence Investigation write up

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Through evaluation of experimental results, I can demonstrate my understanding of conservation of mass

Worksheet + poster / diagrams

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Through investigating the nitrogen cycle and evaluating results from practical experiments, I can suggest a design for a fertiliser, taking account of its environmental impact.

Experimental Records + worksheets

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I can collect and analyse experimental data on chemical reactions that result in an obvious change in energy. I can apply my findings to explain the significance of the energy changes associated with chemical reactions

End of section assessment

Topical Science: For Better/Worse??

To be done by groups when time allows waiting for rotations to end/start For Better/Worse?? Research Task Each pupil to research a new development in science and its possible impact on life Group work: Each group to be given a theme of topical interest Presentation (video/demo/talk/power point) (peer assessment) SCN420a
I have researched new developments in science and can explain how their current or future applications might impact on modern life

Essay

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Having selected scientific themes of topical interest, I can critically analyse the issues, and use relevant information to develop an informed

plus available resources. Time will be given for discussion and debates within each group. Each member to then write an essay on topic

argument