Big Barn Farm

RESPIRATION Key Concepts: Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration StepStep Descriptor 16-18I can state that organisms release energy from carbohydrates by respiration 16-18I can name the reactants and products of respiration 19-21I can state there is respiration that requires oxygen and respiration that does not 19-21I can name the two types of respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) 19-21I can write the word equation for aerobic respiration 22-24I can write the symbol equation for aerobic respiration 22-24I can describe some applications of aerobic and anaerobic respiration 22-24I can write a word equation for the process anaerobic respiration 22-24I can evaluate the implications of aerobic and anaerobic respiration for organisms 25-27I can describe the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration 25-27I can write a symbol equation for the process anaerobic respiration

REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS Key Concepts: Plant structure, Reproduction in Plants StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals 13-15I can Identify and describe the basic structure of basic flowers and trees 16-18I can name some tissues and organs in the reproductive systems of plants I can describe the functions of some tissues and organs in the reproduction systems of plants 22-24I can describe methods of seed and fruit dispersal 25-27I can investigate methods of dispersal mechanisms quantitatively

PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND TRANSPORT IN PLANTS Key Concepts: Photosynthesis, transpiration, diffusion, adaptations of leaves StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can state that cells are the fundamental unit "building block" of organisms 10-12I can state that a plant takes in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen 13-15I can state that a plant takes in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen from the leaves 13-15I can state that plants gain mineral nutrients and water from the soil via their roots I can describe that water is taken in through the plant roots, travels up through the stem to the leaves 16-18I can describe that water is lost through the leaves 16-18I can explain that water is lost through the leaves as evaporation 16-18I can state that the process by which material moves into and out of cells is diffusion§ 16-18I can list the main parts of cells 16-18I can describe the structural adaptations of some animal and plant cells 16-18I can state that plants make carbohydrates in their leaves by photosynthesis 16-18I can list the reactants and products of photosynthesis 16-18I can describe the functions of the main parts of cells

19-21I can describe the process of diffusion 19-21I can describe how plants need suitable temperature, water & light to stay healthy 19-21I can write the word equation for photosynthesis 19-21I can describe some examples of where diffusion occurs 22-24I can describe the factors that will affect the rate of diffusion 22-24I can describe some adaptations of plants leaves 25-27I can write the symbol equation for photosynthesis 25-27I can suggest how the rate of diffusion may be affected 25-27I can describe how gases are exchanged in the leaf of a plant 25-27I can describe the adaptations of a leaf to allow efficient gas exchange 25-27I can explain some adaptations of plant leaves I can link the importance of photosynthetic organisms to maintaining levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere 25-27I can describe how plants and algae use the products of photosynthesis

FOOD CHAINS Key Concepts: Energy Transfer, Food webs, Relationships within food chains and food webs StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can identify a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores I can state that almost all life on Earth depends on photosynthetic organisms (producers/plants) I can describe that almost all life on Earth depends on photosynthetic organisms (producers/plants) 16-18I name describe simple food chains I can explain why almost all life on Earth depends on photosynthetic organisms (producers/plants) 19-21I can construct food chains and identify producers, predators and prey 19-21I can interpret simple food chains I can explain that all organisms in an ecosystem may affect each other and are affected by their environment 22-24I can describe how a change in the numbers of one organism may affect another 22-24I can interpret food webs 22-24I can describe the relationships among organisms in an ecosystem

Fundamental Chemistry

THE PERIODIC TABLE Key Concepts: The Periodic Table, Mendeleev, Metals, Non-metals, Properties of elements StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can identify where metals and non-metals can be found on the Periodic Table 13-15I can state that the Periodic Table is arranged in periods and groups 13-15I can describe how elements with similar physical and chemical properties are grouped together 13-15I can list the properties of metals and non-metals I can state that elements in the same group of the Periodic Table will have similar patterns in reactions 16-18I can describe how the properties of metals and non-metals make them suitable for different uses 19-21I can represent elements using chemical symbols 22-24I can draw accurate diagrams of nuclei of atoms of particular elements using the Periodic Table 22-24I can describe the changes that Mendeleev made when he developed the modern Periodic Table I can deduce the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in a charged particle given its atomic number, mass number and the charge on the particle 25-27I can deduce the electronic structure of the first 20 elements in the periodic table 25-27I can identify isotopes from data about the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in particles 25-27I can explain some of the properties of metals and non-metals with reference to their structure 25-27I can describe the patterns of reactivity for Group 1 and Group 7 in the Periodic Table

ATOMS, ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS Key Concepts: Atomic Structure, Elements, Compounds, Molecular Formula StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can recognise a simple atomic model 13-15I can list examples of atoms, elements and compounds 16-18I can describe the differences between atoms, elements and compounds 19-21I can label the subatomic particles of a simple atomic model 19-21I can represent elements using chemical symbols 19-21I can represent compounds using chemical formulae 19-21I can deduce the number of atoms in a formula without brackets 22-24I can identify the relative masses and charges of subatomic particles 22-24I can draw accurate diagrams of nuclei of atoms of particular elements using the Periodic Table 22-24I can deduce the number of atoms in a formula with brackets 22-24I can deduce the number of each type of different atom in a formula with brackets 22-24I can describe the number of atoms and bonds in a molecule given the displayed formula I can draw accurate diagrams of electron structure of atoms of particular elements using the Periodic Table I can deduce the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in a charged particle given its atomic number, mass number and the charge on the particle 25-27I can deduce the electronic structure of the first 20 elements in the periodic table 25-27I can identify isotopes from data about the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in particles

CHEMICAL REACTIONS Key Concepts: Chemical reactions, Collisions, Chemical Equations StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can state that mass is conserved during changes of state and chemical reactions 13-15I can state that during chemical reactions reactants become products 13-15I can state that reactions take place when particles collide I can state that during chemical reactions atoms are rearranged in order for reactants to become products 19-21I can represent chemical reactions using word equations 22-24I can explain why mass is conserved during changes of state and chemical reactions 22-24I can represent chemical reactions using symbol equations 22-24I can state that metal and non-metal oxides react differently with water I can represent chemical reactions using balanced symbol equations given the formulae of the reactants and products 25-27I can explain how collisions are random and must be successful in order for a reaction to occur I can describe that metal oxides react with water to form an alkaline solution and non-metal oxides react with water to form acidic solutions

Funfair

MOTION Key concepts: Speed, acceleration, deceleration, distance-time graphs, kinetic energy StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can state that speed is a measurement of how fast an object is moving 10-12I can identify differences in speed of different objects 13-15I can describe changes in motion 13-15I can state that a force may affect the speed, direction or shape of an object 16-18I can describe changes in motion (using keywords acceleration, decelerating, constant speed) 19-21I can explain factors that may affect an objects speed I can describe all the changes involved in the way energy is stored when objects are accelerating of decelerating I can calculate the average speed of an object 22-24I can describe the relationship between gpe and ke 25-27I can interpret distance-time graphs to describe changes in motion 25-27I can interpret distance-time graphs to calculate speed 25-27To be able to describe the relative motion of objects passing each other I can use the equation ke = 1/2mv2 to calculate the amounts of energy associated with a moving body (KE)

CHANGES IN SYSTEMS Key Concepts: Energy, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, collisions StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can describe how energy may be wasted and/or dissipated 10-12I can quantify and calculate energy 10-12I can state that energy is always conserved 13-15I can describe forces in terms of deforming objects, including energy changes that occur I can calculate energy efficiency I can use the equation gpe = mgh to calculate the amounts of energy associated with objects raised above ground level (GPE) 19-21I can describe the energy changes involved in a collision I can describe all the changes involved in the way energy is stored when objects are accelerating of decelerating I can describe the changes in energy when an object is projected upwards, or moves up a slope I can rearrange the equation gpe = mgh to calculate mass, gravitational field strength or height 22-24I can describe the relationship between gpe and ke 25-27I can explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer. E.g. lubrication and/or insulation I can use the equation ke = 1/2mv2 to calculate the amounts of energy associated with a moving body (KE)

FORCES Key Concepts: balanced forces, unbalanced forces, resultant forces, air resistance, water resistance, Hooke’s law StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can list some forces 10-12I can describe the effect of friction between surfaces 10-12I can describe the effects of a spring 10-12I can state that forces are either contact or non-contact 13-15I can state that a force may affect the speed, direction or shape of an object 13-15I can state that forces occur when two objects interact 13-15I can describe forces using force arrows diagrams 13-15I can describe forces in terms of deforming objects, including energy changes that occur I can describe objects in terms of stretching objects 13-15I can state that gravity always pull towards the centre of the object

16-18I can explain ways to reduce or increase friction as necessary 16-18I can discuss applications of friction 16-18I can recognise that levers allow a smaller force to have a greater effect 16-18I can state that a moment is the turning effect of a force 16-18I can describe how to increase or decrease a moment 16-18I can state that gravity is a non-contact force that will affect objects within the gravitational field 19-21I can explain when a force is balanced or unbalanced 19-21I can describe resultant force 19-21I can describe Hooke's Law 19-21I can describe the effects of air or water resistance 19-21I can explain ways to reduce or increase air or water resistance as necessary 19-21I can state that atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in height, due to decrease in weight of air 19-21I can state that all objects have a gravitational field, some will be stronger than others 19-21I can state that the gravitational field strength of the Earth is 10 N/kg 19-21I can describe weight as the force a object experiences due to a gravitational field pulling on it 22-24I can calculate extension of springs using Hooke's Law 22-24I can calculate resultant force 22-24I can calculate moments 22-24I can describe how the gravitational field strength of an object changes due to the size (mass) of the object 22-24I can calculate weight when given mass and gravitational field strength

PRESSURE Key Concepts: pressure in liquids, pressure in gases, upthrust StepStep Descriptor 16-18I can state that pressure in liquids increases with a depth 19-21I can describe the effect of changing pressure on an object 19-21I can calculate pressure 19-21I can describe ways to increase or decrease pressure 19-21I can explain how pressure in liquids results in upthrust, allowing some objects to float 19-21I can describe how floating or sinking is dependent on density 19-21I can explain some applications of increasing or decreasing pressure 22-24I can explain the effects of pressure on an object in terms of particles 22-24I can discuss applications of changing pressure 22-24I can use calculations of density to predict whether an object will float or sink

SPACE Key Concepts: Gravity, planets, stars, light years, seasons, day and night StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can state that on Earth, a year is 365 days 13-15I can describe celestial bodies in order of magnitude 13-15I can state that gravity always pull towards the centre of the object 13-15I can describe a solar system as a collection of planets and other objects orbiting a star I can explain that our Sun is a star, that there are other stars and solar systems in our galaxy and other galaxies in the Universe 16-18I can state that gravity is a non-contact force that will affect objects within the gravitational field 16-18I can describe a day as the time taken for the Earth to spin once on it's axis 16-18I can describe a year as the time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun 16-18I can state that the Earth is tilted on it's axis I can describe how the seasons are due to the orbit of the Earth around the Sun and the fact the Earth is tilted on it's axis I can describe how the movement of light is measured in light years, and that this is a measurement of astronomical distance and not time I can explain how the different seasons occur in the northern hemisphere, with reference to the tilt of the Earth and proximity to the Sun I can explain the existence of a leap year, with reference to the fact that an earth year is actually days - link to resolution in measuring orbit time and calendar use

Sports Trainer

NUTRITION AND DIGESTION Key Concepts: Healthy diet, diffusion, digestion, drugs StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can list the contents of a healthy human diet 10-12I can recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function 10-12I can describe the function of the digestive system 13-15I can describe the ways in which nutrients and water and transported I can identify and name some tissues and organs in the human digestive system 13-15I can describe some effects of recreational drugs on behaviour, health and life processes 13-15I can describe why parts of a healthy human diet are needed 16-18I can describe how nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans 16-18I can describe the functions of some tissues and organs in the human digestive system 19-21I can explain how digestion happens, with reference to enzymes 19-21I can explain the consequences of imbalances in the diet i.e. kwashiorkor 19-21I can discuss the benefits of bacteria in the human digestive system I can describe what carbohydrates, fats and proteins are made off and how a varied diet can depend on age, gender, activity, religion, personal choice and medical issues I can explain some effects of recreational drugs on behaviour, health and life processes 22-24I can explain what can occur when you are deficient in nutrients 25-27I can describe differences between first and second-class proteins and calculating EAR I can describe the storage of biological molecules I can evaluate some effects of recreational drugs on behaviour, health and life processes 25-27I can make calculations of energy requirements in a healthy daily diet

RESPIRATION AND GAS EXCHANGE Key Concepts: Gas exchange, diffusion, respiratory and circulatory systems, respiration StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can identify and name some tissues and organs in the circulatory and respiratory systems 16-18I can state that the process by which material moves into and out of cells is diffusion I can explain the effect of exercise on the human circulatory system; the causes and current and potential treatments of cardiovascular disease, including lifestyle changes, stents and stem cells 16-18I can describe changes in lung volume during breathing 16-18I can describe how the circulatory and respiratory systems are organised 16-18I can describe that the circulatory and respiratory systems form the gas exchange system I can describe the functions of some tissues and organs in the circulatory and respiratory systems 16-18I can describe the structure and function of the heart and lungs 16-18I can state that organisms release energy from carbohydrates by respiration 16-18I can name the reactants and products of aerobic respiration 16-18I can state what happens to the air, ribs and diaphragm during breathing

19-21 I can describe the ways in which nutrients, including oxygen and carbon dioxide, and water are transported within animals, including humans I can describe the impact of exercise, asthma and smoking on the human gas exchange system 19-21I can describe the process of diffusion 19-21I can name the two types of respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) 19-21I can state there is respiration that requires oxygen and respiration that does not 19-21I can write the word equation for aerobic respiration 22-24I can describe some applications of aerobic and anaerobic respiration 22-24I can describe the factors that will affect the rate of diffusion I can interpret data about and evaluate the impact of exercise, asthma and smoking on the human gas exchange system 22-24I can write the symbol equation for aerobic respiration 25-27I can compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration 25-27I can write a symbol equation for anaerobic respiration 25-27I can describe how substances are exchanged between capillaries and tissues 25-27I can describe the processes of aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration 25-27I can evaluate the implications of aerobic and anaerobic respiration for organisms 25-27I can suggest how the rate of diffusion may be affected

SKELETAL SYSTEM Key Concepts: Skeletal and muscular systems, muscles StepStep Descriptor I can state the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems in humans and animals I can state that some muscles may be stronger than others I can identify parts of the skeletal and muscular system I can describe methods of measuring the force from muscles I can describe the individual functions of parts of the skeletal and muscular system I can explain why some muscles may need to be stronger than others I can explain how parts of the skeletal and muscular system work together 25-27I can explain the function of antagonistic muscle pairs

Survival 1

FUELS Key Concepts: Calculations of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can list some energy resources 10-12I can describe how the energy in different energy resources can be used 13-15I can identify a simple energy transfer 16-18I can name the energy type that is stored in food and fuel 22-24I can calculate energy values of different foods in kJ (using food labels) 25-27I can compare energy values of different foods in kJ (using food labels) 25-27I can compare and contrast energy resources

CHEMICAL REACTIONS Key Concepts: Collisions, chemical reactions, molecular formula, equations StepStep Descriptor 13-15I can state that during chemical reactions reactants become products I can describe that during chemical reactions, surroundings may increase or decrease in temperature I can state that during chemical reactions atoms are rearranged in order for reactants to become products 19-21I can state that during chemical reactions, energy may be released or absorbed I can state neutralisation, combustion, thermal decomposition, oxidation, displacement and the reaction of metals and acids, as examples of chemical reactions 19-21I can represent chemical reactions using word equations

22-24 I can recognise that some reactions are exothermic, as they give out heat to the environment, and that some reactions are endothermic, as they take in energy from the environment I can describe neutralisation, combustion, thermal decomposition, oxidation, displacement and the reaction of metals and acids as examples of chemical reactions 22-24I can deduce the number of atoms in a formula with brackets 22-24I can deduce the number of each type of different atom in a formula with brackets 22-24I can describe the number of atoms and bonds in a molecule given the displayed formula 22-24I can represent chemical reactions using symbol equations I can represent chemical reactions using balanced symbol equations given the formulae of the reactants and products I can explain that during chemical reactions, energy may be absorbed or released during the making and breaking of bonds I can explain the energy changes in an exo- or endothermic reaction, referring to the making and breaking of bonds I can explain the conditions and uses of neutralisation, combustion, thermal decomposition, oxidation, displacement and the reaction of metals and acids, as examples of chemical reactions I can represent chemical reactions using balanced symbol equations given the formulae (some of all with brackets) of the reactants and products

ENERGY TRANSFERS Key Concepts: Conduction, convection, radiation StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can state that energy gives the ability to do things 10-12I can state that thermal energy is transferred by conduction in solids 10-12I can state that thermal insulators reduce thermal energy transfer 10-12I can name some thermal insulators 13-15I can identify a simple energy transfer 13-15I can name different energy stores 13-15I can state that thermal energy is transferred from hotter objects to colder objects 13-15I can state that thermal energy is transferred by convection in fluids (keywords not required) 16-18I can describe situations where energy is transferred 16-18I can state that thermal energy is transferred by radiation I can state that the affect of a thermal transfer is that one object increases in temperature whilst the other decreases in temperature 16-18I can describe some uses and applications of thermal insulators

19-21 I can state that thermal energy is transferred between objects until thermal equilibrium is reached 19-21I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by conduction 19-21I can describe how materials which are heated will expand 22-24I can explain how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, in terms of particles 22-24I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by convection 22-24I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by radiation 25-27I can explain how thermal energy is transferred by convection, in terms of particles 25-27I can explain the expansion of heated materials, with reference to energy levels of particles 25-27I can discuss how all materials have a store of energy inside them 25-27I can suggest how thermal energy transfer by convection may be changed 25-27I can suggest how thermal energy transfer by conduction may be changed 25-27I can suggest how thermal energy transfer by radiation may be changed 25-27I can suggest why thermal insulators reduce thermal energy transfer

STATES OF MATTER Key Concepts: Solids, Liquids and Gases, Changing State StepStep Descriptor 16-18I can state that during changes of state, there are energy changes 16-18I can describe how materials which are heated will expand 19-21I can describe changes of states with reference to energy changes I can explain changes of state with reference to the energy levels of particles

Survival 2

ENERGY TRANSFERS Key Concepts: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Energy Resources, Insulators StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can list some energy resources 10-12I can describe how the energy in different energy resources can be used 10-12I can state that energy gives the ability to do things 10-12I can state that thermal energy is transferred by conduction in solids 10-12I can state that thermal insulators reduce thermal energy transfer 10-12I can name some thermal insulators 13-15I can identify a simple energy transfer 13-15I can name different energy stores 13-15I can state that thermal energy is transferred from hotter objects to colder objects 13-15I can state that thermal energy is transferred by convection in fluids (keywords not required)

16-18I can name the energy type that is stored in food and fuel 16-18I can describe situations where energy is transferred 16-18I can state that thermal energy is transferred by radiation I can state that the affect of a thermal transfer is that one object increases in temperature whilst the other decreases in temperature 16-18I can describe some uses and applications of thermal insulators I can state that thermal energy is transferred between objects until thermal equilibrium is reached 19-21I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by conduction 22-24I can calculate energy values of different foods in kJ (using food labels) 22-24I can explain how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, in terms of particles 22-24I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by convection 22-24I can describe how thermal energy is transferred by radiation 25-27I can compare energy values of different foods in kJ (using food labels) 25-27I can compare and contrast energy resources 25-27I can explain how thermal energy is transferred by radiation in terms of particles and waves 25-27I can explain how thermal energy is transferred by convection, in terms of particles 25-27I can explain the expansion of heated materials, with reference to energy levels of particles 25-27I can discuss how all materials have a store of energy inside them

STATES OF MATTER Key Concepts: Solids, Liquids, Gases, Changing State, Diffusion StepStep Descriptor 10-12I can name the three main states of matter 13-15I can describe simples changes of state and that they are reversible 16-18I can describe the structure and arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases I can describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases 19-21I can describe how materials which are heated will expand 19-21I can describe the process of diffusion I can describe the changes that take place in the arrangement of particles when a substance changes state I can describe some examples of diffusion 22-24I can explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases 22-24I can describe diffusion with reference to concentration gradient 22-24I can list the factors that will affect the rate of diffusion 22-24I can describe Brownian motion as the random movement of particles in liquids and gases I can describe the structure and arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases with reference to bonds and density 25-27I can explain the process of diffusion with reference to concentration gradient and Brownian motion I can explain the changes that take place in the arrangement of particles when a substance changes state.

PRESSURE Key Concepts: Pressure in liquids, Atmospheric Pressure, Density StepStep Descriptor 16-18I can state that pressure in liquids increases with a depth 19-21I can describe how pressure occurs in gases I can state that atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in height, due to decrease in weight of air 19-21I can describe the effect of changing pressure on an object 19-21I can calculate pressure 19-21I can describe ways to increase or decrease pressure 19-21I can explain how pressure in liquids results in upthrust, allowing some objects to float 19-21I can describe how floating or sinking is dependent on density 19-21I can explain some applications of increasing or decreasing pressure 22-24I can explain the effects of pressure on an object in terms of particles 22-24I can discuss applications of changing pressure 22-24I can use calculations of density to predict whether an object will float or sink

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Key Concepts: Concrete, construction materials, ceramics StepStep Descriptor I can describe some properties of different materials e.g. ceramics, polymers and composites 16-18I can state that reinforced concrete is a composite material 16-18I can suggest uses for different materials based on their properties I can explain why reinforces concrete is a better construction material than non-reinforced concrete in terms of: hardness, flexibility and strength