Homework
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Monday 30th June
Date due: Thursday 3rd July
Instructions:
This will allow you to receive feedback before you complete the Section 1 exam.
Date set: Monday 30th June
Date due: Thursday 3rd July
Instructions:
- Write a first draft of the method you will be using for your controlled
assessment. - Use the help sheet given to you in class to
structure your answer.
This will allow you to receive feedback before you complete the Section 1 exam.
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 26th June
Date due: Thursday 3rd July
Instructions:
Date set: Thursday 26th June
Date due: Thursday 3rd July
Instructions:
- Download the glossary of key terms that you will need for your controlled
assessment (attached below) - Be able to recognise the key terms from their definitions for a mini-test on Thursday
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 19th June
Date due: Thursday 26th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any
problems.
Date set: Thursday 19th June
Date due: Thursday 26th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any
problems.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 12th June
Date due: Thursday 19th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
Date set: Thursday 12th June
Date due: Thursday 19th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 5th June
Date due: Thursday 12th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
Date set: Thursday 5th June
Date due: Thursday 12th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is also below for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 22nd May
Date due: Thursday 5th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is attached for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
Date set: Thursday 22nd May
Date due: Thursday 5th June
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. The mark scheme is attached for you to mark your own.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 15th May
Date due: Thursday 22nd May
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. For some of you, this will be the first GCSE question you have done. Be resilient and resourceful (use the internet to help you)!
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
Date set: Thursday 15th May
Date due: Thursday 22nd May
Instructions:
Download and complete the GCSE exam question below. For some of you, this will be the first GCSE question you have done. Be resilient and resourceful (use the internet to help you)!
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if you have any problems.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 24th April
Date due: Monday 28th April
Instructions:
Date set: Thursday 24th April
Date due: Monday 28th April
Instructions:
- Complete the revision sheets given to you in lessons.
- Continue
to use your revision guide to revise for the SATs exams on Tuesday and Thursday
next week.
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 3rd April
Date due: Thursday 24th April
Instructions:
Complete both SATs papers given to you in class. Your Easter break is two weeks so you have two papers to complete.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
Date set: Thursday 3rd April
Date due: Thursday 24th April
Instructions:
Complete both SATs papers given to you in class. Your Easter break is two weeks so you have two papers to complete.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 27th March
Date due: Thursday 3rd April
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme- this is very important for you to get instant feedback.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow
a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
Date set: Thursday 27th March
Date due: Thursday 3rd April
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme- this is very important for you to get instant feedback.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow
a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 20th March
Date due: Thursday 27th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
Date set: Thursday 20th March
Date due: Thursday 27th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 13th March
Date due: Thursday 20th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
You should also be carrying out your own revision. Below are some levelled SATs questions and mark schemes that you can use to test yourself with.
Date set: Thursday 13th March
Date due: Thursday 20th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs paper given to you in class.
Mark your own using the mark scheme.
It is your responsibility to look after your copy of the SATs paper. If you lose it, you must borrow a copy from someone else and make a copy of it. Losing the sheet will not be taken as an excuse for not completing the homework.
You should also be carrying out your own revision. Below are some levelled SATs questions and mark schemes that you can use to test yourself with.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 6th March
Date due: Thursday 13th March
Instructions:
Complete all of the worksheet below.
See Miss Murray before Thursday if there are any problems.
Date set: Thursday 6th March
Date due: Thursday 13th March
Instructions:
Complete all of the worksheet below.
See Miss Murray before Thursday if there are any problems.
melting_points_hw_1.docx | |
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 27th February
Date due: Thursday 6th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below. Print out and complete on the sheet or in your homework book.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if there are any problems.
Date set: Thursday 27th February
Date due: Thursday 6th March
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below. Print out and complete on the sheet or in your homework book.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Thursday if there are any problems.
food_chains_homework.docx | |
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 13th February
Date due: Thursday 27th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below.
Remember to see Miss Murray before the hand in date if you have any issues downloading the questions.
Have a lovely half term!
Date set: Thursday 13th February
Date due: Thursday 27th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below.
Remember to see Miss Murray before the hand in date if you have any issues downloading the questions.
Have a lovely half term!
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 6th February
Date due: Thursday 13th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below on photosynthesis.
Date set: Thursday 6th February
Date due: Thursday 13th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below on photosynthesis.
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9A1 and 9B1
Date set: Thursday 29th January
Date due: Thursday 6th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below on moments and pressure.
Date set: Thursday 29th January
Date due: Thursday 6th February
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below on moments and pressure.
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mock_sats_year_9_revision_topic_list.docx | |
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9A1 and 9B1 Revision for mock SATs
Date set: Thursday 16th January
Date due: Lessons 2 and 3 next week
Use the revision checklist attached above to revise topics for your mock SAT exam.
All the information you need can be accessed on the BBC KS3 Bitesize website.
There will also be a drop-in session after school on Monday where you can ask any questions you still have and do some final revision.
This is your chance to take responsibility for your own learning and reach your target grade in Science. I will know if you have not revised from your results. Good luck!
9A1 and 9B1 Rocks
Date set: Thursday 9th January
Date due: Monday 13th January
Find a diagram of the rock cycle.
Write a short paragraph in your own words to describe it.
9A1 and 9B1 Respiration
Homework set: Thursday 19th December
Homework due: Thursday 9th January
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions on respiration.
Date set: Thursday 16th January
Date due: Lessons 2 and 3 next week
Use the revision checklist attached above to revise topics for your mock SAT exam.
All the information you need can be accessed on the BBC KS3 Bitesize website.
There will also be a drop-in session after school on Monday where you can ask any questions you still have and do some final revision.
This is your chance to take responsibility for your own learning and reach your target grade in Science. I will know if you have not revised from your results. Good luck!
9A1 and 9B1 Rocks
Date set: Thursday 9th January
Date due: Monday 13th January
Find a diagram of the rock cycle.
Write a short paragraph in your own words to describe it.
9A1 and 9B1 Respiration
Homework set: Thursday 19th December
Homework due: Thursday 9th January
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions on respiration.
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9A1 and 9B1 Cells
Homework set: Thursday 12th December
Homework due: Monday 16th December
Instructions:
Remember to see Miss Murray before Monday if there are any problems.
9A1 and 9B1
In addition to the forces homework below, you will need to revise for your assessment.
Assessment dates:
9A1: Thursday 12th December
9B1: Tuesday 10th December
Topics covered:
Homework set: Thursday 12th December
Homework due: Monday 16th December
Instructions:
- Draw a labelled diagram of both an animal and a plant cell
- Choose (at least) one organelle and carry out some research into what it's function is and how it is specialised for that function. Focus on an organelle that you don't know much about already.
Remember to see Miss Murray before Monday if there are any problems.
9A1 and 9B1
In addition to the forces homework below, you will need to revise for your assessment.
Assessment dates:
9A1: Thursday 12th December
9B1: Tuesday 10th December
Topics covered:
- Photosynthesis
- States of matter
- Elements, mixtures and compounds
- Separating mixtures
- The pH scale
- Neutralisation
- Acid + base reactions
- Acid + metal reactions
- Acid + carbonate reactions
- Displacement reactions
- Balanced and unbalanced forces
- Streamlining
9A1 and 9B1: Forces
Homework set: Monday 2nd December
Homework due: Monday 9th December
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
See Miss Murray before Monday if you have any problems. Not being able to download the questions will not be taken as an excuse. You should try to download the questions before the weekend in case there are issues.
Homework set: Monday 2nd December
Homework due: Monday 9th December
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
See Miss Murray before Monday if you have any problems. Not being able to download the questions will not be taken as an excuse. You should try to download the questions before the weekend in case there are issues.
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9A1 and 9B1: Displacement Reactions
Homework set: Monday 25th November
Homework due: Monday 2nd December
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
Homework set: Monday 25th November
Homework due: Monday 2nd December
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
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9A1 and 9B1
Homework set: Monday 11th November
Homework due: Monday 25th November
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
Homework set: Monday 11th November
Homework due: Monday 25th November
Instructions:
Complete the SATs questions below and bring them to the lesson on Monday.
Either print out the questions and write on the sheet, or answer the questions in your homework book.
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9A1 and 9B1
Homework set: Thursday 24th October
Due in: Thursday 7th November
Instructions:
1. Put the title Elements, Compounds and Mixtures and the date in your yellow homework book.
2. Answer the questions below in full sentences.
Questions:
1. Define the following:
a) element
b) compound
c) mixture
2. Find three examples for each.
3. Describe how you might be able to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.
4. Do some research to find one chemical reaction. Write a word and symbol equation for it.
Any problems, see Miss Murray before Thursday.
Homework set: Thursday 24th October
Due in: Thursday 7th November
Instructions:
1. Put the title Elements, Compounds and Mixtures and the date in your yellow homework book.
2. Answer the questions below in full sentences.
Questions:
1. Define the following:
a) element
b) compound
c) mixture
2. Find three examples for each.
3. Describe how you might be able to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.
4. Do some research to find one chemical reaction. Write a word and symbol equation for it.
Any problems, see Miss Murray before Thursday.
9A1 and 9B1
Homework set: Monday 14th October
Assessment will be Thursday 17th for 9B1 and Friday 18th for 9A1
Instructions:
Answer the questions on the worksheets below to help you revise everything we have learned so far.
There are questions and mark schemes provided to help you to self-assess.
There is no point in copying the answers, you won't know what you can truly do, and what areas need revision.
Homework set: Monday 14th October
Assessment will be Thursday 17th for 9B1 and Friday 18th for 9A1
Instructions:
Answer the questions on the worksheets below to help you revise everything we have learned so far.
There are questions and mark schemes provided to help you to self-assess.
There is no point in copying the answers, you won't know what you can truly do, and what areas need revision.
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photosynthesis_answers.pdf | |
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environmental_chemistry_qs.pdf | |
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9A1 and 9B1
Homework set: Monday 7th October
Homework due: Monday 14th October
Instructions:
1. Open the file below.
2. Write a letter to Dr Tomlinson - instructions are on the APPLICATION slide.
3. You can complete your work on a computer or hand-write your letter.
4. Remember how to address Dr Tomlinson. It is a formal letter and you will need to make sure your science is clear.
This homework is an opportunity for you to be reflective and resourceful whilst you improve and complete your work from the lesson.
Homework set: Monday 7th October
Homework due: Monday 14th October
Instructions:
1. Open the file below.
2. Write a letter to Dr Tomlinson - instructions are on the APPLICATION slide.
3. You can complete your work on a computer or hand-write your letter.
4. Remember how to address Dr Tomlinson. It is a formal letter and you will need to make sure your science is clear.
This homework is an opportunity for you to be reflective and resourceful whilst you improve and complete your work from the lesson.
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9A1
Homework set: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Homework due: Monday 7th October
Instructions:
Write a letter to your local community, explaining how individuals can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere.
You must explain why the amount of carbon dioxide needs reducing.
You may wish to include ideas on:
- Transport
- Energy in the home
- Re-using rather than buying new
Homework set: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Homework due: Monday 7th October
Instructions:
Write a letter to your local community, explaining how individuals can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere.
You must explain why the amount of carbon dioxide needs reducing.
You may wish to include ideas on:
- Transport
- Energy in the home
- Re-using rather than buying new
9B1
Homework set: Tuesday 1st October
Homework due: Monday 7th October
Answer the question below in full sentences.
All food should be free-range. Do you agree? Summarise the arguments for and against this opinion. State your opinion and explain why you think this is the case.
Homework set: Tuesday 1st October
Homework due: Monday 7th October
Answer the question below in full sentences.
All food should be free-range. Do you agree? Summarise the arguments for and against this opinion. State your opinion and explain why you think this is the case.
9A1 and 9B1:
Homework set Monday 23rd September.
Due in Monday 30th September.
Instructions:
1. Find out and write a description of what 'fertilisers' and 'pesticides' are.
2. For each of them, describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages associated with their use.
3. You must bring this with you to the lesson on Monday 30th September as we will be using your information during the lesson.
This homework should build on your resourcefulness. Use the internet, textbooks, parents, etc. as a starting point for your research.
If you are experiencing any problems, see Miss Murray before Monday.
9A1 and 9B1:
Homework set Monday 16th September
Due in Monday 23rd September.
Instructions:
1. Find out the names of two minerals important for plant growth.
2. Describe how a plant will appear different if it is deficient in each of these minerals.
3. Explain the reason for this change in appearance.
This homework should build on your resourcefulness. Use the internet, textbooks, parents, etc. as a starting point for your research.
If you are experiencing any problems, see Miss Murray before Monday.
Homework set Monday 23rd September.
Due in Monday 30th September.
Instructions:
1. Find out and write a description of what 'fertilisers' and 'pesticides' are.
2. For each of them, describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages associated with their use.
3. You must bring this with you to the lesson on Monday 30th September as we will be using your information during the lesson.
This homework should build on your resourcefulness. Use the internet, textbooks, parents, etc. as a starting point for your research.
If you are experiencing any problems, see Miss Murray before Monday.
9A1 and 9B1:
Homework set Monday 16th September
Due in Monday 23rd September.
Instructions:
1. Find out the names of two minerals important for plant growth.
2. Describe how a plant will appear different if it is deficient in each of these minerals.
3. Explain the reason for this change in appearance.
This homework should build on your resourcefulness. Use the internet, textbooks, parents, etc. as a starting point for your research.
If you are experiencing any problems, see Miss Murray before Monday.