Knowledge resources

Students state whether each of nine common objects are either soft or do not bend easily.

Students draw a circle around those objects that are hard.

Students outline four tests they could do to find out if a newly described substance is a metal.

Task: Students place in order four beakers of copper sulphate solution from most to least concentrated. They then explain what would happen if two beakers were put together, and explain the term "concentration". Assessment focus: solutions.

For this NEMP task students show their understanding of the life cycle, functions and parts of a tree.

Students are provided with some information about testing leaves for starch. They are required to match the steps in the process with their purpose, and to explain what substance is present that turns iodine blue-black.

Students are given diagrams of an experiment on photosynthesis using pond weed. Students are asked to put the diagrams of the experiment into the correct order, to give an aim, identify the gas produced, name the process in plants that produces this gas, and to write a conclusion for the experiment.

Task: choose 3 features of a mosquito and say how they help it survive. Assessment focus: adaptations for survival.

Task: from a set of animals students identify which have observable features common to fish. They then use this information to identify which of the animals are fish. Assessment focus: classification of fish.

Task: Answer questions about the fire triangle. Assessment focus: elements necessary for combustion.

Task: Answer questions about how a thermometer works. Assessment focus: expansion of water on heating.

Students interpret a map showing concentrations of ozone in the atmosphere and then answer some questions about the ozone issue. This resource assesses the ability to interpret data, and also knowledge of the ozone layer and associated issues.

Students are provided with a sequence of diagrams showing the erosion of a waterfall by a river over time. Students complete diagrams for two other waterfall erosion sequences. Each waterfall has different combinations of layers of soft and hard rocks.

Students are provided with a diagram and asked to identify the type of geological process that it represents. Students are also required to explain what happened.

Students are given a diagram of a glacier, and asked to identify natural hazards and the possible effect of increased temperature on the position of the glacier snout.

Task: Sequence drawings of a bean seedling to show order of events during germination. Assessment focus: germination.

Task: Name the parts of a bike and describe how some of them work. Assessment focus; knowledge of the working systems of a bicycle.

Students compare cars from different eras. They describe how different features of modern cars make them safer. The task assesses students' understanding of how technology can make cars faster and safer.

Task: Answer questions about car tyres. Assessment focus: friction; air pressure.

Task: Select which picture correctly shows an ice cube in a glass of water and select correct explanation. Assessment focus: density of ice.

Task: Answer questions about what happens to the light form a torch. Assessment focus: light.

Task: Answer a multiple choice questions about what would be seen on earth if a meteor hit the moon, and explain why that answer is correct. Assessment focus: how sound and light travel.

For each of eight provided situations students identify whether each is an example of evaporation, condensation or neither of these.

This task consists of two multiple-choice questions on humidity.

Students identify three different places where food can be put to keep it cool. Students also explain why keeping food cool is beneficial.