Year 7 Science

READING TASKS

Kay's Anatomy: A complete (and completely disgusting) guide to the human body by Adam Kay

Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well . . . pretty weird. This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions.

100 Things to know about Space by Alex Frith, Alice James and Jerome Martin

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

Why don't penguins feet freeze and 114 other questions by New Scientist

Many seemingly simple questions turn out to have complex answers. And some that seem difficult have a very simple explanation. This book celebrates all questions - the trivial, idiosyncratic, baffling and strange with answers that are entertaining and enlightening.

Does anything eat wasps? and 101 other questions by New scientist

Every year, readers send in thousands of questions to New Scientist, the world's best-selling science weekly, in the hope that the answers to them will be given in the 'Last Word' column - regularly voted the most popular section of the magazine.

WRITING TASKS

Report

Write a news report about what you think is the most important scientific discovery.

LISTENING TASKS

Brains on podcast

An award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults

WATCHING TASKS

Science for Students

Crash Course kids videos.

You tube videos covering lots of science topics.

RESEARCH TASKS

Hatch a butterfly

Grow and hatch your own butterflies. Click here for inspiration

TRIPS AND VISITS

Magna Science Centre

Plan a visit to Magna science centre

Magna is a science centre with great learning opportunities. It is an amazing building set in the former Templeborough steelworks, providing an exciting and inspiring education visit. Pupils can explore and discover science, technology, design and steel heritage in an engaging, hands-on environment.

CREATIVE TASKS

Model Making

Make a Solar system model . Click here for inspiration.

STUDENT LED TASKS

Make a Spell

Create a Harry Potter inspired set of spells and magical enchantments based on latin and chemistry. Getting inspired here