Y8 Science Workbook

8J Light and Sound

Contents:
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 Introduction to the Science Workbook

 Learning Objectives
 Glossary
 Summary Notes
 Tasks
 Grade Descriptors

Introduction to the Science Workbook:

This workbook has been created to support you in understanding your Science topic. It is to be used
alongside the work you are doing in class and any homework your teacher may set.

You do not have to answer everything in this workbook. It is optional and you should focus on tasks that
help you with your revision the most.

Learning Objectives:

Subject content E-D C/B A/A*

L1 – Comparing To label the parts of a wave. To define the terms frequency To compare light and sound waves by
Waves and wavelength. comparing transverse and longitudinal
waves.
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Explain what superposition means.

To explain how to make
To explain the link between frequency
L2 – Making sound To describe how we make sound. sounds louder.
and pitch.

L3 – Travelling To explain why why it travels To explain why sound gets fainter as it
To describe how sound travels,
sound faster through some mediums. gets further away.
Recall the meanings of words that
To describe what happens to
describe materials and how they To use the ray model of light, in
light when it hits different
L4 – Light waves affect light (transparent, diagrams, to explain how we see things
surfaces and draw ray
translucent, opaque, transmit, and how shadows are formed.
diagrams to this.
absorb).
Represent rays of light as To use the law of reflection to predict
To state the meanings of the key
straight lines with arrows how light will travel.
L5 – Reflection terms related to relection (such as
showing the direction of travel To compare specular and diffuse
angle of incidence, normal, etc.).
Describe the law of reflection. reflection.
Compare and contrast human eyes and
L6 – Detecting State the parts of the eye and To describe how the eye and a a camera.
light cameras. camera detect light. To explain the functions of the parts of
the eye and cameras.
Explain why coloured objects appear
Describe how to split light into
coloured and why they look different in
different colours using a prism, Explain how filters can be used
L7 – Colours light of different colours.
and recall the colours of the to make coloured light.
Explain why light disperses through a
spectrum, in order.
prism.
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Glossary
Word Sheets
Complete the table by filling in the words from the glossary linked above

(You can also fill in the final column with the key word translated into your first language and add an
image if you would like. If you come across any other words you do not understand in the definitions
add them to your table with a definition.)

Key word Definition Image/ gif First language

translation

Notes:
Sound - Exploring Science Y7 textbook (Pages 182-186)
Light - Exploring Science Y8 textbook (Pages 149-164)
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Summary notes

Videos:
Types of waves
Sound
Light waves
Light and sound

Tasks:
1. Create some revision flash cards using the summary notes/textbook/videos.
2. Teach somebody (a friend/ family member) about the parts of the Eye and what each part does.
3. Complete the Light quick quiz here and then mark it using the mark scheme or here (light). The
mark scheme for the sound topic is here (sound).
4. Complete the 7La Sound waves quick check and mark it using the link in task 3.
5. Complete the 7Ld Frequency, amplitude and wavelength quick check and mark it using the link in
task 3.
6. Complete the 8Ja Light Rays quick check and mark it using the link in task 3.
7. Complete the 8Jb Reflection quick check and mark it using the link in task 3.
8. Complete the 8Jc Refraction quick check and mark it using the link in task 3.
9. Complete the 8Jd Light summary quick check and mark it using the link in task
10.Complete the Light and Sound Kahoot quiz or Light quiz
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Grade descriptors:

Is able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the concepts covered and applies these to complex, familiar
A*
and unfamiliar problems.
Is able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered and applies these to familiar and unfamiliar
A
problems.
Is able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the concepts covered and can apply these to a
B
variety of familiar problems.
Is able to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the concepts covered and can apply these to a
C
variety of simple problems.
D Is able to demonstrate some knowledge of the basic concepts covered and can apply these to very basic problems.
Is able to demonstrate limited knowledge of some of the very basic concepts covered and can apply these to a
E
limited selection of problems.