Science Homework: Year 8 (Mrs Downing) What type of reproduction needs males and females?Name three male reproductive organs and describe their role.Name three female reproductive organs and describe their role.Explain how a sperm cell is adapted for swimming.Where does fertilisation occur?What is the function of the a) placenta b) the umbilical cord and c) amniotic fluid?About Read More …
Science Homework #13: Year 11 Give two non-living indicators to measure environmental change.What do automatic control systems use to detect changes in the environment?Why are embryionic stem cells more useful to use than adult stem cells?If 2 alleles of a gene are identical they are known as ……..?…….. Alleles.White cells can destroy micro organisms in two Read More …
Science Homework #12: Year 11If nanoparticles have such wonderful properties then why are they not used more?The electrolysis of brine (salt water) gives three useful chemicals…Name them.In a chemical equation… the number of atoms in the reactants equals that in the products- this is known as the Law of Conservation of …?How do white blood Read More …
Science Homework: Year 8 (Mrs Downing) What do all living things do? List the 7 life processes.Draw a table to show the functions of five different organs in your body.Name and describe the job of three different plant organs.Draw and label an animal cell and describe the role of each part.Draw and label a plant cell.What Read More …
Science Homework: Year 9 (Mrs Downing)How can we test for carbon dioxide gas?What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?Write a word equation for the reaction of sodium with water.What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?Describe the process of photosynthesis. Use a word equation to help.Microorganisms are an important part of Read More …
Revision: Revelation, Science & Religion (Faith & Ethics)
Rising Stars: A careers talk by Gunan Shang.Turton recently hosted a careers talk by Gunan Shang (a former student in material science) for our design technology students. “I really enjoyed the Turton career talk of material science. I found the subject very interesting and Gunan made the job of material scientist seem very enjoyable and compelling. Read More …
Science Homework (Year 11): Core Stability #11Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #11’)Homework Topic:Question 1Which process is being carried out when the nucleus from an adult body cell is transferred to an empty unfertilised egg cell?B1Question 2Put these energy sources in order increasing reliability… wind, tidal, nuclearP3Question 3Suggest a useful Read More …
Science Homework (Year 11): Core Stability #10Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #10’)Homework Topic:Question 1What is the only fool-proof method of producing less carbon dioxide?C1Question 2What is the scientific name for the process of particles dropping to the bottom of a lake/ sea?P1Question 3An injection containing a safe form of Read More …
Science Homework (Year 11): Core Stability #9Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #9’)Homework Topic:Question 1Longitudinal earthquake waves are also known by which letter?P1Question 2What do we mean by mutations in terms of genes?B3Question 3Which organ is thought of a double pump?B2Question 4Why does the National Grid use high voltages to Read More …