Module Title: 7d Variation and classificationment
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Collect pictures of an animal e.g. dog/cat/horse/cow and describe the variations/differences and why these occur
2	Collect different types of leaves (at least 6) and construct a key to identify each one
3	Construct a graph of height/eye colour/tongue rolling/handspan from data collected in class
4	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7e Acids and alkalis
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Test solutions found at home using indicator paper provided ­ ask permission and take care
2	Complete worksheet of ph scale
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7f Simple chemical reactions
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Write down simple word equations used around the house in everyday life
2	Do worksheet on chemical reactions
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7g Particles model of solid liquid and gas
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Design and produce a poster which illustrates three different solids, three liquids and three gases
2	List the differences between solids and liquids. Write an explanation for a young child to understand why sand is not a liquid
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7h Solutions
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Compare salt and sugar. Describe how you would find out which was more soluble in half a mug of water. What would you need to do for a fair test?
2	Observing diffusion in liquids investigation. You will be given a worksheet
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7i Energy Resources
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Keep a diary of what you do in your day. Look at, and write, the energy changes which happen during the day e.g. my clock buzzes to wake me up chemical  » electrical  » sound  (in battery) (in wires)
2	From the information you have been given about the different types of renewable energy resources, make a decision as to which would be suitable for use in Bicester. Write a letter to your local council outlining: - which type you are recommending - what the advantages are
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7j Electrical circuits
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Electrical safety - Make two lists of situations in which people are being safe or unsafe in using electrical equipment
2	‘A day in the life of an electron’ ­ Write a story covering the passage of an electron through a circuit
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7k Forces and their effects
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Make a parachute from a suitable material (which you do not mind cutting up!) Bring this to next lesson with your design brief
2	‘A world where friction does not exist’ ­ Either draw a poster, write a story, poem or piece of factual work on the title above
3	Revise for a test on this module

Module Title: 7l Solar system
Task no	Details of the homework task set
1	Produce a holiday brochure for two planets of your choice: • How to get there • Atmosphere • Food • Living
2	Revise for a test on this module

Useful Websites:
www.science.qld.gov.au/sciencecentreexhibits
(Queensland Science Centre ‘Seeing Sound’)
www.saveenergy.co.uk (Energy Efficiency)
www.natenergy.org.uk (National Energy Foundation)
www.greenenergy.org.uk (National Energy Foundation)
www.bbc.co.uk/science/scienceshack
www.eren.doe.gov/roofus (Rufus solar house)
www.fearofphysics.com/SunMoon
www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/uninow (Universe now)
www.fourmilab.ch/earthview
www.astro.uiuc.edu/projects/data/Seasons
www.scienceu.com/observatory/articles/seasons
www.earthimaging.com
www.earthbrowser.com
www.noether.physics.ubc.ca/Software/resources