A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living things over millions of years, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.

A non-renewable resource or material is one that cannot be replaced once it has been used up.

Soot is a very fine powdery substance created when fossil fuels are burned.

Carbon dioxide is a type of gas in the air.

Fossil fuels (non-statutory)

Science

Pupils learn about the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure,. and about changes of state in terms of the particle model

pupils use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, demonstrate that changes of state are reversible changes, and explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning 

This unit examines our climate and the factors affecting it. Emphasis is on using data,  taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

Climate change and sustainability (non-statutory)

Air pollution is when harmful substances are put into the air.

Particles are very tiny pieces of matter.

A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

Reducing air pollution (non-statutory)

Carbon is a substance which can be found in many different materials and all living things.

Gases which contribute towards global warming are called greenhouse gases.

What carbon is (non-statutory)

A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released when we do everyday things.

To reduce something means to decrease the amount of it.

Reducing our carbon footprint (non-statutory)

Carbon dioxide gas is one of the gases in our atmosphere.

The atmosphere is the air that surrounds planet Earth.

A gas is a substance  that is not a solid or a liquid.  Gases have no fixed shape and are often invisible.

To capture something is to take it and hold it.

A liquid can flow, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of the bottom of its container.

Carbon capture (non-statutory)

A solar cell is a device that converts light from the Sun into electricity.

Electricity is needed for lighting, heating and making machines and appliances work.

A solar panel is a collection of many solar cells, with each solar cell converting light from the Sun into electricity.

To generate electricity is to produce or make it.

Energy sources can be used to provide heat, light, or electricity.

The Sun as an energy source (non-statutory)

A wind turbine is a device that is turned by the wind to generate electricity.

Energy sources can be used to provide heat, light, or power.

A water pump is a piece of equipment that is used to move water from one place to another.

The wind as an energy source (non-statutory)

A water reservoir is a large artificial lake used to store water.

A dam is a barrier constructed to hold back water.

A water turbine is a device that is turned by water to generate electricity.

Climate change and sustainability (non-statutory)

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.