ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018

SCHEME OF WORK

GRADE: 7 SUBJECT: SCIENCE

NAMES OF THE BOOK USED WITH ISBN NUMBER(S):

KEY STAGE 3 SCIENCE STUDENT BOOK 1, COLLINS
ISBN: 978-0-00-750581-4

NAME OF THE TEACHER: Mr. RITO ANTO I

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 2nd JULY, 2017

Week TERM 1
1 CELLS THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE
Explain how evidence can change ideas
Record Evidence using microscope
Classify specialized cells as animal cells and
plant cells
2 Describe differences in unicellular organisms
Describe the process of diffusion and its
relation to the cell
Define the term tissues, organs and organ
system
Describe the structure and functions of parts
in flowering plants
3 Describe the process of pollination and
fertilization
Describe the role of insects in crop
production, using suitable data
Describe the need of plants to disperse their
seed.
Use data to evaluate different seed dispersal
mechanisms
4 MIXING, DISSOLVING AND SEPARATING
Recognize and reduce risks when working in
laboratory
Make and record accurate measurements
Identify elements by their names and symbols
Explain the difference between types of water
5 Explain the terms solvent, solution, solute and
soluble
TERM 2
EATING DRINKING AND BREATHING
Describe the components of healthy
diet
Test food for starch, sugar, protein
and fat.
Describe how we use energy from
food
Explain the physical effects of obesity
and starvation
Identify the causes and effects of
some deficiencies in the diet
Explain the role of digestion
Describe what is meant by chemical
and physical digestion
Explain how the structure of each of
the organs is adapted to its function
Describe the role of different enzymes
in digestion
Describe the role of bacteria in our
digestive system
Evaluate a model of breathing
Interpret and evaluate data linked to
lung volume
Describe the features of the human
gas exchange system
TERM 3
ENERGY TRANSFERS AND SOUND
Describe a range of energy
transfers using simple diagrams
Describe factors affecting energy
transfers related to falling objects
Describe the equation work done
=force * Distance
Describe the energy changes in
dynamo
Describe different situations that
use the energy stored in
stretching and compressing elastic
materials
Describe how temperature
differences leads to energy
transfer
Describe the combustion of fuels
transfer different amounts of
energy
Collect evidence to investigate the
energy of different fuels
Describe how sound waves
transfer energy
Describe how the pitch of a sound
wave can be changed
Describe how the speed of sound
can be measured using echoes
Use the particle model to explain
why there are differences when
 Recognize the difference between substances
and use these to separate them
Explain solubility
Obtain pure salt from a mixture
6 Use distillation to separate substances
Describe the composition of air
Use chromatography to separate dyes
7 Use chromatography to identify unknown
substances
Recognize hazards when using solvents
Explain what happens to mass during
dissolving
8 FORCES AND THEIR EFFECTS
List the main types of forces
Measure forces using newton meter
Explain the meaning of weightless
Explain the concepts of force pairs
9 Explain the relationship between an applied
force and the change of shape an object
Investigate the effects of applied forces on
springs.
Describe the effects of friction
Describe applications that make use of friction
10 Discuss examples of frictional drag in air and
in water
Link streamlining to fuel efficiency in vehicles
Describe the effects of balanced and
unbalanced forces.
Explain how diffusion makes breathing sound travels through solids,
possible liquids and gases
Describe the physical effects of Analyze the effect of different
disease and life style on the breathing materials on sound waves
system Describe the structure and
different parts of the ear
ELEMENTS. COMPOUNDS AND REACTIONS Describe factors which affect
Identify where and how different hearing
elements were fond Describe some applications for
Explain why the periodic table is useful ultra sound and infra sound
Interpret chemical symbols
Identify differences between metals
Describe the properties of non-metals
Describe semi metals and their
properties
Evaluate the impact of extracting
metals from the earth
Use data and the properties of
elements to choose suitable materials.
Explain what is meant by a compound
Use a simple model to show the
differences between atoms and
molecules
Write a word equation to represent
chemical changes
Draw a conclusion to explain
observations.
Explain the importance of carbon in
our lives
Describe oxidation
Describe the composition and uses of
carbonate compounds.
Observe and explain mass changes
11 Provide examples to illustrate where a force of
precise strength and direction is needed
List the factors involved in defining speed
Describe the forces acting on a see saw
12 State and use the law of moments
Explain why counter weights are needed by
cranes