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SCIENCE Year 8

The year is organised into six modules of work – two in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Each module lasts either six or seven weeks.

A rota operates so that the order in which forms tackle the modules is different. The only exception to this is Chemistry 2, which all pupils study after the Whit half-term holiday.

The content of the Year 8 modules is :

Biology 1: Food and Digestion & Respiration

Biology 2: Microbes and Disease & Ecological Relationships

Chemistry 1: Elements & Compounds and Mixtures

Chemistry 2: Rocks and Weathering & The Rock Cycle*

Physics 1: Heat Energy & Magnets

Physics 2: Light & Sound

Homework

A homework of approximately 30 minutes should be set each week.

The following sorts should occur during the year:

  • Learning of key facts for end of module tests/end of year exam (last week before Whit holiday)
  • Answering written questions, some drawn from previous test papers.
  • With prior permission from parent/guardian, carrying out simple experiments.
  • Research, using any available material e.g. books &/or computer software (including the internet).
  • Collecting of material for use in a subsequent lesson.