Science

Y8 Science

Key Stage 3

Year 8

Materials and the Earth

Chemistry

THEME

Particles

Atoms and the periodic table

Energetics and rates

Reactivity

Chemical reactions

UNIT

In this lesson we will be looking at describing the structure of the Earth and explaining the cause of volcanoes and earthquakes

Structure of the Earth

In this lesson we will be looking at properties of igneous rocks, how they are formed and different classifications of these rocks

Igneous rocks

In this lesson we will be looking at the properties of sedimentary rocks, how sedimentary rocks are formed and comparing different types of weathering

Sedimentary rocks

In this lesson we will be looking at the properties and formation of metamorphic rock and will see how all of the rock types are interconnected in the rock cycle

Metamorphic rocks

In this lesson, you will learn about how different types of fossils are formed, how fossils can be evidence for evolution and understand what we can learn about organisms from their fossils.

Fossils

In this lesson you will learn about how crude oil is formed, what crude oil contains and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using crude oil

Crude Oil

In this lesson we will review rock properties and formation and recap how fossils and fossil fuels are formed. We will also revisit hydrocarbons.

Review (Part 1)

In this lesson you will learn what the atmosphere of the Earth was like 4.5 billion years ago, what it is like today and why these changes happened

The Earth's atmosphere

In this lesson we will learn why carbon is such an important element to life on Earth and look at how carbon is cycled throughout the atmosphere and our environment

The carbon cycle

In this lesson we will look at what is meant by 'the greenhouse effect' and explain the environmental significance of an accelerated greenhouse effect.

The greenhouse effect

In this lesson we will be analysing data related to climate change and describing and explaining the potential consequences of climate change

Evidence for climate change

In this lesson we will describe and compare the properties of ceramics, polymers and composites and consider why each is suited to different uses

Types of material

In this lesson we will compare and contrast different methods of preserving the Earth's natural resources and explain the importance of these methods

Recycling resources

In this lesson we will describe the processes of mining and quarrying and evaluate their use

Mining and quarrying

In this lesson we will review how we can use the Earth's raw materials and resources and the considerations we need to make when doing so.

Key Stage 3, Science
Materials and the Earth

Lessons in this unit

Structure of the Earth

Igneous rocks

Sedimentary rocks

Metamorphic rocks

Fossils

Crude Oil

Review (Part 1)

The Earth's atmosphere

The carbon cycle

The greenhouse effect

Evidence for climate change

Types of material

Recycling resources

Mining and quarrying

Review (Part 2)

Key Stage 3, Science Materials and the Earth

Lessons in this unit

Structure of the Earth

Igneous rocks

Sedimentary rocks

Metamorphic rocks

Fossils

Crude Oil

Review (Part 1)

The Earth's atmosphere

The carbon cycle

The greenhouse effect

Evidence for climate change

Types of material

Recycling resources

Mining and quarrying

Review (Part 2)

Key Stage 3, Science
Materials and the Earth