Science Homework: Year 8 (Mrs Downing)Homework Topic:Question 1What is a vacuum?7GQuestion 2Describe three ways in which we could use less fossil fuels and explain why it is important that we use less fossil fuels.7IQuestion 3Sound waves can be reflected, transmitted or absorbed. Draw a diagram to show what this means.0Question 4Why do sounds travel faster in Read More …
Science Homework #23: Year 11Homework Topic:Question 1What effect can a high salt diet have on the body?C3Question 2Give one source of microwaves other than ovens.P2Question 3What do detrivores feed upon?B3Question 4Differences between members of the same species is called __________???B3Question 5Sort these sources into primary OR secondary energy sources… fossil fuels, electricity, wind, nuclear, biofuels, waves Read More …
Science Homework #22: Year 11Homework Topic:Question 1Give two sources from which salt ca be extracted.C3Question 2Open-label, blind and double blind are types of human trials- which is least open to bias?B2Question 3A simple name for an object emitting radiation is a __________??P2Question 4The absorption/ reflection of infra-red radiation by gases in the atmosphere when it is Read More …
Science Homework #21: Year 11Homework Topic:Question 1Which part of the atmosphere protects us from ultra violet light from the Sun?P2Question 2Which useful chemical can the acidic gas, hydrogen chloride be converted to by oxidation?C3Question 3An injection containing a safe form of a disease causing micro-organism is known as a _____________?B2Question 4The electrolysis of brine (salt water) Read More …
Science Homework #20: Year 11Homework Topic:Question 1What do automatic control systems use to detect changes in the environment?B2Question 2Radiation can do three things when it meets a material… What are they?P2Question 3Give one piece of evidence other than the jigsaw fit of continents to prove Wegener’s theory.P1Question 4Which part of the atmosphere protects us from ultra Read More …
Science Homework #19: Year 11Homework Topic:Question 1Which pollutant causes buildings to look dirty?C1Question 2What does LCA stand for?C3Question 3Give one source of microwaves other than ovens.P2Question 4The maintainance of a constant internal environment is also know as __________?B2Question 5Which useful chemical can the acidic gas, hydrogen chloride be converted to by oxidation?C3Question 6Give a way of Read More …
Science Homework #18: Year 11 Homework Topic:Question 1A climbing rope would be srong in (compression/ tension) and weak in (compression/ tension). Delete the wrong ones!C2Question 2Why is the rate of extinction increasing?B3Question 3Name two products from incomplete combustionC1Question 4Give two ways in which new drugs are tested in the labs.B2Question 5Give two ways in which plants can Read More …
Science Homework: Year 8 (Mrs Downing)What is meant by variation?What is the definition of a species?How are polar bears adapted to the cold?Name three features you have inherited.Give an example of environmental variation.What resources do animals need from their habitat to survive and grow.Draw a food chain for the following organisms… rabbit, grass, hawk.What do Read More …
Science Homework: Year 9 (Mrs Downing)How does an object gain gravitational potential energy?Name the different layers of the Earth.How is igneous rock formed? Give two examples of igneous rock.What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?Describe the process of photosynthesis. Use a word equation to help.Why does blood from a smoker contain less Read More …
Year 9 options for 2017/2018 (A letter for year 8 parents)Dear parents,Over the past few years the expectations of student attainment at GCSE level has increased, following government led initiatives. To support and prepare our students Turton staff have increased the expectations for our key stage 3 students. During lessons students have been working hard and Read More …