Y8 Resources - Autumn Term

● Recap of the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases

● Explanation of energy transfers by conduction, convection and radiation

● Definitions of thermal energy and temperature

● Explaining why some materials are good thermal insulators

● To describe the key chemicals the body uses and produces during aerobic respiration

● To explain changes in the body after exercise

● To describe anaerobic respiration in yeast and in humans

● To recall the main parts of a plant cell

● To recall the organisation of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems

● Explanation of the role of specialised cells within a plant

● To describe the process of photosynthesis

● To describe the uses of glucose 

● To recall the key chemicals the body uses and produces during respiration

● To describe how we inhale and exhale

● Description of how gases move from our lungs to our blood

● Explanation of the ways parts of the lungs are adapted for their function

● An understanding of how exercise, smoking and asthma affect lungs

● To recall the organs of the digestive system in order

● Explanation of how these organs are adapted to do their job

● To recall which enzymes break down which foods

● To recall the major food groups

● An explanation of why we need certain foods in our diet