Curriculum Overview
We follow the scheme of learning provided by 'Edexcel Exploring Science'. More information to come on further resources you can use to support, coming soon!
'What you need to know' sheets for Year 8 Science
Below are the 'what you need to know' statements for all the year 8 topics in science. They contain statements that can be examined in assessments throughout the year.
| Topic | What you need to know sheet |
|---|---|
| 8A Food and Nutrition | 8a_What you need to know sheet.doc |
| 8C Breathing and Respiration | 8C What you need to know sheet.pdf |
| 8D Unicellular Organisms | 8d Unicellular organisms WYKTK.docx |
| 8E Combustion | 8E Combustion WYKTK Sheet.docx |
| 8G Metals and their Uses | 8G Metals and their uses WYKTK Sheet.docx |
| 8H Rocks | 8H Rocks WYKTK sheet.docx |
| 8I Fluids | 8I Fluids WYKTK Sheet.doc |
| 7L Sound | 7F Acids and Alkalis WYKTK Sheet.docx |
| 8J Light | 8J Light WYKTK.docx |
| 8K Energy Transfers | 8K Energy Transfers WYKTK.docx |
These are the most common websites used within Science.
| Website Name | Use | URL | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Perfect | Online interactive revision, extension and support website used to improve and increase science knowedlge. You can find quizzes, lessons, experiements and more here. Homework may also be set here. | Education Perfect | Learning, Assessment and Analytics Platform | Check your emails for your login. If you are not sure speak to your Science Teacher |
| OneNote | This will be used to store copies of the PowerPoints we use in lessons. This is useful is you are absent, or if you want to use the resources again! | OneNote Class Notebook | Everyone in Year 7 has access to the 'Year 7 OneNote' via Teams. Click 'Class Notebook' on the Year 7 Science general page. When this has been done once, you will be able to see the resources through the normal OneNote site. Log in via Office 365 |
Software List
You will need to make sure the following software is installed on your device as it will be used within this subject.
| Software Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Office 365 | Home | Microsoft 365 (office.com) |