After each lesson complete a learning log at the back of your jotter. A learning log should include at least two of the following headings, especially 5):
The headings should start ...
1) I really enjoyed finding out more about websites....
The Young Scientist's Handbook .
and see page 4.
Homework 1
Option 1 ..Threat to British Ash Trees
Biodiversity is continually under attack and the recent threat is to British Ash trees. Imagine you are a journalist at
The Daily Besto and your editor has asked you write a newspaper article on the threat facing British Ash Trees and its consequences.
Click on the link for help with this article and how it will be assessed.
Article Help
Option 2 .. The importance of Biodiversity
This homework highlights the importance of Biodiversity.
Biodiversity Homework
Homework 2
Option 1 .. The Cambrian Explosion
You have heard of the Big Bang theory but what is the Cambrian Explosion? If scientists are correct then what came first; the Big Bang or the Cambrian Explosion? Your answer should mention the following points.
what is the Big Bang and when did it occur?
What is the Cambrian explosion and when did it start?
When did the Cambrian explosion end?
Why is it called 'Cambrian'?
Why do you think you were asked about the Cambrian Explosion in this course?
This can be done in pairs and be presented as a poster or a power point or any other way you can think of.
Remember to cite your sources.
Option 2 .. Thinking about life
1. A tree is a living thing but a train is non living. How would you explain to a younger pupil why we say one is living but the other is not living. Give the younger pupil at least four reasons.
2. Draw a key to show how we classify the animals and include each of the animals at the lower end of this key. (This can be done on a poster for the wall)
Eel, Ostrich, Cranefly, Gerbil, Squid, Tape worm, Salamandar, Chameleon.
Homework 3
Option 1 .. Galapagos Islands under threat
The Galapagos islands are among the most biodiverse in the world. Nevertheless the biodiversity of these islands is under threat due to invasive species.
Find out why the authorities have decided to exterminate 180 million rats and write an article for Besto newspapers.
A good article will explain and/or mention most of the following
* what an invasive species is. *How and why the rats got to the islands. *What particular threat to the islands the rats represent. *What measures the authorities will take to destroy the rats. *Where the Galapagos islands are. *The historical significance of the islands as a result of the visit and work of Charles Darwin. *A brief mention of other troublesome invasive species.
Option 2 .. Identification key.
Ask your parents if you can print out a small picture of any group of four; amphibians, reptiles, fish or birds and draw an identification key. Show the key and the pictures to your friend and ask him or her to identify your organisms.
Homework 4 Presenting our data
1. In a class of 16, four pupils are left handed. Present this information in an appropriate format.
2. In a class of 9, the following heights were measured.
142 cm, 148 cm 150 cm 152 cm 155 cm, 155 cm, 157 cm , 161 cm 168 cm. Present this information in an appropriate format.