5 The meaning of pH 3 Keywords: acidsalkalisbasespH scaleproperties Students answer two multiple-choice questions on pH. Login to preview
5 Melting point 3 Keywords: candleschemistry and societymelting pointproperties Students decide if a statement is correct and then give a reason for their answer. Assessment focus: Using science ideas to explain a view. Login to preview
4 Plastic in the home 0 Keywords: physical propertiesplasticspropertiessociety Students write down three features of plastic that makes it useful in the home. Login to preview
3 Will the jars float or sink? 1 Keywords: flotationphysical propertiespropertiessinking Students state if each of four jars containing different substances would sink or float. Login to preview
2 Babies 1 Keywords: Life processesanimalshumans Students explain two things a baby animal needs from its mother. Students then describe how a human changes as it grows up and becomes an adult. Login to preview
3 Living in the sea 1 Keywords: Life processesfishmarine mammalsrespiration Task: complete two multiple choice questions. Assessment focus: respiration of marine mammals and fish. Login to preview
5 Bike race 2 Keywords: forcesfrictiongearsphysics concepts Task: Answer questions about making a bike go faster. Assessment focus: friction; gearing. Login to preview
2 Seasons of the year 3 Keywords: astronomical systemsseasons Task: Identify seasons from events described. Assessment focus: seasons. Login to preview
5 The Hubble Space Telescope 1 Keywords: astronomical systemsspace exploration Students answer three questions about the Hubble Space Telescope. Login to preview
2 Which make light? 1 Keywords: energylightlight sourcesphysics concepts From a collection of familiar objects, students identify all those that can act as sources of light. Login to preview
3 Li's balloons 0 Keywords: air pressureforcesphysics concepts Students answer three questions about air pressure in balloons, why helium balloons float, and why a popped balloon makes a noise. Login to preview
3 Puddles on plastic 0 Keywords: colourenergyevaporationheatphysics concepts Task: Describe what happens to water on black plastic and explain why. Assessment focus: effect of colour on heat retention. Login to preview
5 Wasted energy 2 Keywords: energy transformationphysics concepts From a key of terms (heat, kinetic, light, potential and sound), students select the word which describes some common examples of energy change. Login to preview
5 Energy transformations 0 Keywords: energyenergy transformationmatchingphysics concepts Students are asked to match six everyday objects to the main energy transformation that occurs in each of these objects. Login to preview
3 Electrical wires 1 Keywords: conductorselectricityinsulatorsphysics conceptswires For this task students look at a diagram showing household electrical wires and then answer some questions about these. Login to preview
4 Loads on trucks 0 Keywords: balancecentre of gravityphysics concepts Students select from four pictures of laden trucks which is least likely to roll over when cornering, and explain their predictions. This resource assesses students' understanding of centre of gravity. Login to preview
4 Torch parts 1 Keywords: circuitsphysics conceptstorches Students explain how the parts of a torch help it work. Login to preview
4 Using levers 2 Keywords: forcesleverssimple machines Students are given some information about simple machines, and are asked to label the effort, load, and pivot on three examples of simple machines. Login to preview
3 Power cut 3 Keywords: electricityphysics concepts Students list four things that wouldn't work and the problems this would cause if there was a power cut to their home. Login to preview
2 Light up the bulb 0 Keywords: bulbscircuitsdrawingelectricityenergymodel constructionphysics concepts Students draw two wires to complete a simple circuit diagram from a battery to a bulb so that it shines. Login to preview
5 Wellington earthquakes 2 Keywords: Earth systemsarticleearthquakesnews articles Students are provided with a newspaper article titled 'Gentle quake the latest in swarm' and use this to answer three questions. Login to preview
5 Yoyos 2 Keywords: energyenergy transformationphysics concepts Task: Answer questions about energy transformations of a yoyo. Assessment focus: energy transformations. Login to preview
5 Electrical energy changes 2 Keywords: energyenergy transformationphysics concepts Students answer questions about energy transformation. Login to preview
5 Flying planes 3 Keywords: energyenergy transformationphysics concepts Task: Describe how energy is transformed in three situations. Assessment focus: energy transformation. Login to preview
5 What type of energy? 1 Keywords: energyphysics concepts Students classify the type of energy used in seven given examples as being either potential energy, kinetic energy, or radiant energy. Login to preview