(Subject) Schemes of Learning Year …7
Progression Route: Science
Topic
Unit of Work:
Chemistry
Acids and alkalis: 7E
Assessment: end of unit test with intrim level ladder
Time/No of Lessons:
9 lessons
NC/Specification
content:
 Hazard warning symbols and safety in the lab.
 Acids in the home.
 Indicators.
 Neutralisation.
Consideration of scientific evidence.
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Unit of Work:
Bubbles, bangs and burning:7F
Assessment: end of unit test with intrim level ladder
Time/No of Lessons:
9 lessons
NC/Specification
content:
 Chemical reactions.
 Acids and metals and the production of hydrogen.
 Production of carbon dioxide from carbonates and acids.
 Activation energy, starting reactions.
 The combustion triangle.
 Fuels and global warming issues.
Scientific debate on explosives in society.
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Unit of Work:
What a waste: 7G
Assessment: end of unit test with intrim level ladder
Time/No of Lessons:
9 lessons
NC/Specification
content:
 The states of matter.
 Particle theory.
 Diffusion.
 Gas pressure.
Condsidering scientific theories and providing conflicting opinion.
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Unit of Work:
Materials from the earth: 7H
Assessment: end of unit test with intrim level ladder
Time/No of Lessons:
NC/Specification
content:
9 lessons
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Rocks and minerals.
Chemical and physical weathering.
Transportation and deposition of sediment.
Fossils and accurate observations.
Correct use of scientific data to draw conclusions.