St Olave’s
Science Department
Year 8 End of Year
Examination Revision
Checklist
The following checklists include all the topics that will be included in the Year 8
End of Year examination. Students should use the tickboxes to check their
progress.
Atoms, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Check that you can now do the following:
I can define the words element, compound and mixture
I understand that scientific methods and theories develop to take account of
new evidence and ideas.
I know that all matter is made from atoms and can recall a model for the
structure of the atom
I know how the Periodic Table was developed
I can link the position of an element in the modern Periodic Table to the
electron arrangement in an atom.
I know the difference between metals and non-metals and I can explain why
metals are electrical conductors
I can recall the reaction of Group 2 metals with water, the trend in this group
and write equations for the reactions taking place.
I can write formulae of compounds using my knowledge of valency
I know that compounds have a fixed composition and will have properties which
may differ from the elements from which they are made
I understand that mass is conserved during a chemical reaction
I can define the terms endothermic or exothermic reaction. .
I can explain why a reaction is endothermic or exothermic in terms of bonds
being broken or made.
I know what a catalyst is
I know that a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive one from its
compound.
I know that carbon can be used to extract certain metals from their ores in a
redox reaction
I can recall and write equations for the limestone cycle
I know how the properties of polymers, alloys and composites can be utilised in
different applications
I can use appropriate techniques and apparatus during laboratory work, and
interpret observations and draw conclusions.
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Sound and Light
Check that you can now do the following:
I can explain what a wave does
I can name different types of wave
I can describe the difference between a longitudinal and a transverse wave (and give an
example of each)
I can describe how a sound wave travels
I can explain why sound travels at different speeds in different materials
I can explain how sound waves are measured
I can explain oscilloscope traces in terms of frequency and amplitude
I can describe a method to measure the speed of sound
I can name the parts of the ear and describe their functions
I can describe ultrasound and some of its applications
I can recognise a luminous and non-luminous sources
I can explain how we know that light and sound travel at different speeds
I can explain why a pinhole camera works
I can state the law of reflection and illustrate using ray diagrams
I can explain why refraction occurs and illustrate using ray diagrams
I can name the parts of the eye and describe their function
I can compare differences between cameras and eyes
I can describe how to produce a spectrum of light
I can describe the process of dispersion of light and name the colours in order
I can describe the operation of filters on colours
I can explain the use of filters and reflected colours
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Nutrition and Respiration
Check that you can now do the following:
To know the content of a healthy human diet including each of the seven food types
To know why these seven food types are needed
To be able to complete calculations of energy requirements in a healthy daily diet
To know what the consequences of imbalances in the diet are, including obesity
starvation and deficiency diseases and be able to describe an example of a deficiency
disease
To know the tissues and organs of the human digestive system
To know the adaptations to the function of the tissues and organs of the human
digestive system
To know that enzymes are simply biological catalysts
To know the structure and function of the gas exchange system
To know the adaptations to the function of the gas exchange system
To understand the mechanisms of breathing using a pressure model
To know simple measurements of lung volume
To understand the impact of exercise on the gas exchange system
To know the effect of asthma and smoking on the gas exchange system
To understand aerobic respiration in living organisms, including a word equation
To understand anaerobic respiration in living organisms, including a word equation
To understand the process of anaerobic respiration in humans and micro-organisms,
including fermentation
To know the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of the
reactants, products formed and the effect this has on the body
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Forces, Speed and Pressure
Check that you can now do the following:
I can remember and use the equation that links, speed distance and time
I can describe and experiment to measure speed and identify sources of error
I can interpret distance time graphs
I can interpret velocity time graphs
I can describe the effect a force can have on an object, and the instrument used to
measure forces
I can add arrows to diagram to illustrate forces
I can describe the motion of an object when the forces on the object are balanced or
unbalanced
I can describe the effect that friction has on an object
I can explain the effect of gravitational forces
I can state Hooke’s law and describe an experiment to prove the law
I can describe how to construct and mark a scale on a Force meter
I can describe the effect of turning forces and state the equation of moment of a force
and its units
I can describe the principle of moments and use it in calculations
I can explain real world applications of moments
I can state the equation for pressure and give appropriate units
I can describe real world situations utilising high and low pressure
I can explain why air pressure exists
I can explain why air pressure changes with altitude
I can explain why water pressure changes with depth
I can describe and carry out calculations using a hydraulic force multiplier.
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Earth Science
Check that you can now do the following:
I can define the words rock, mineral, ore
I can give examples of rocks and minerals
I can explain how igneous rock, sedimentary rock and metamorphic rocks form.
I can use a key to decide what type a rock is
I can use a hand lens to look closely at the features of different rocks
I can explain how plants and animals break up rock
I can explain how the freezing water and changes in temperature can break up rocks.
I can explain why rainwater is acidic
I can explain why acidic solutions can break up certain rocks
I understand how rock fragments are transported and deposited by running water
I know about the timescale of geological changes
I know the percentage of gases which make up the air
I can describe the properties of carbon dioxide gas
I know that the composition of the atmosphere has changed over time
I can explain why the composition of the atmosphere changed
I can distinguish between the Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming and Climate Change
I can present evidence that explains why carbon dioxide levels have been linked to Global
Warming
I can construct the Carbon Cycle and explain how carbon circulates between organisms,
rocks, the ocean and the atmosphere.
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