Cells as the basic units of living things, compare plant...
recognise cells as the basic units of living things, compare plant and animal cells, and describe the functions of specialised cell structures and organelles
Year 8 Science
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recognise cells as the basic units of living things, compare plant and animal cells, and describe the functions of specialised cell structures and organelles
analyse the relationship between structure and function of cells, tissues and organs in a plant and an animal organ system and explain how these systems enable survival of the individual
investigate tectonic activity including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries and describe the scientific evidence for the theory of plate tectonics
describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use
classify different types of energy as kinetic or potential and investigate energy transfer and transformations in simple systems
classify matter as elements, compounds or mixtures and compare different representations of these, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional models, symbols for elements and formulas for molecules and compounds
compare physical and chemical changes and identify indicators of energy change in chemical reactions
explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge
investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the development of scientific knowledge
examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations
explore the role of science communication in informing individual viewpoints and community policies and regulations
develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships
plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate
select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies
analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions
construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information
write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate