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
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
