Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #9)

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 …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #8)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #8Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #8’)Homework  Topic:Question 1Nanotechnology controls structures which range in size from 1 to ____ nm in size.C2Question 2As the distance from the source of EM radiation increases the intensity (stays the same/ increases/ decreases). Delete the wrong ones!P2Question 31000J Read More …

A visit to Canon Slade to see Author Chris Riddell. By Grace Higginson (Year 7)

A visit to Canon Slade to see Author Chris Riddell. On the 16th November, I and a group of 25 fellow year 7 went on a trip to see the amazing, current children’s laureate author, Chris riddell. It was a great experience to meet this wonderful author and illustrator. Aged just 54, he has already achieved Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #7)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #7Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #7’)Homework  Topic:Question 1Which scientist was famous for his theory of continental drift?P1Question 2Which gas makes up only 1% of the present atmosphere of the Earth?C1Question 3Convection currents in the core result in which process beneath the oceans?P1Question 4What Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #6)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #6Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #6’)Homework  Topic:Question 1What is the name given to ‘packets’ of light?P2Question 2Which natural processes remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?C1Question 3″Meeting the needs of people today without damaging the Earth for future generations” can be summed up in Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #5)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #5Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #5’)Homework  Topic:Question 1Which evidence from light tells us that further away galaxies are moving away from us faster than closer ones?P1Question 2What effect can a high salt diet have on the body?C3Question 3What is the name given to Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #4)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #4Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #4’)Homework  Topic:Question 1State the climate of ancient Britain and the process which led to coal formation.C3Question 2How can plasticisers become dangerous when used in PVC water bottles and baby toys?C3Question 3How old do we think the Universe is?P1Question Read More …

Author Visit: Joshua Khan ( 20th October, 2016 )

 Author Visit:  Joshua Khan – “Shadow Magic” Author Joshua Khan was in Turton on Thursday afternoon entertaining year 7 with a talk about his new book Shadow Magic and the things that inspired him to write it. Books were on sale after the talk which he signed in between letting students take lots of selfies.  A Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #3)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #3Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #3’)Homework  Topic:Question 1How did salt deposits end up in Cheshire?C3Question 2Prescribing a placebo in a trial for a brain cancer is not very ethical… why?B2Question 3A simple name for an object emitting radiation is a __________??P2Question 4Give two Read More …