Science Passport
KS2
Name………………………………………….
Primary School…………………………….
Secondary School…………………………
KS3
Leaving your Primary School is a big leap
Some of your friends might be going to
another Secondary School and some will
come with you to your new school
You were one of the oldest pupils at Primary
School.
From September you will be one of the
youngest in your new school.
Doing the activities in this booklet will help you get
used to the changes.
You will get to know your new science teachers and
use some of the equipment to carry out experiments.
Remember
Quick Quiz 1 -
My Primary School
My Year 6 teachers name is …………………………………..
My best friend’s name is ………………………………………
My favourite subject is ……………………………………….
( it must be
)
My least favourite subject is ………………………………….
The subject I find hardest is …………………………………..
What I like most about my Primary School …………………..
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Quick Quiz 2 -
My Secondary School
My Year 7 teachers name is …………………………………..
My best friends name is ………………………………………
My favourite subject is ……………………………………….
( still must be
)
My least favourite subject is ………………………………….
The subject I find hardest is …………………………………..
What I like most about my Secondary School …………………..
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About me
Hair colour …………………………
Eye colour ………………………….
Picture
Boy or girl ………………………….
Can you roll your tongue?
Have you ‘hitchhikers’ thumb?
yes / no
yes / no
Have you got attached or unattached earlobes? attached / unattached
Did you know that you inherited all of these from your parents.
Can you think of any other characteristics that you have inherited?
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More about me
My shoe size is ……………………………
My height is ………………………………
(What units should you use to measure your height?)
My hand span is …………………………..
(What units should you use to measure your hand span?)
Did you know that your environment affects all of these.
Can you think of any other characteristics that your environment could affect?
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Break the code
Scientists do many different jobs. See if you can break the code
1.
2.
3.
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A
Studies outer space and the solar system.
B
Biologist …………………………………….
C
Studies all forms of life
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AstronoMer
Zoologist ……………………………………
Studies animal life
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4. CheMist ………………………………………..
Studies elements, atoms and molecules.
5. Physicist ……………………………………
Studies motion, forces and energy
6. Meteorologist
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Studies the atmosphere and weather
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My Practical Skills
Safety Pass
Write out two important safety
rules.
1.…………………………………….
2……………………………………..
Measuring
Liquids Pass
The apparatus used to measure
liquids is called a
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The amount of liquid is measured in
……………………..(This is called the units.)
Bunsen Burner
Pass
Measuring
Solids Pass
When I light a Bunsen Burner I
must wear …………………………………
The air hole must be ………………..
Research:- Where did the word
‘Bunsen’ come from?
The apparatus used to measure
solids is called a ……………………………
The amount of solid is measured in
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The tare button puts the reading to
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My Practical Skills
(continued)
Higher
Safety
pass:
Look carefully at the picture
of a science laboratory on
the next page.
Put a circle around all the
things that are wrong.
Can you think of two other skills
you might need in a science lab?
Fill in the boxes with your ideas.
1.………………………………………………………
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Microscope
pass:
I carry a microscope by
carrying the …………. and
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I looked at ……………………...
………………….. under the
microscope
2.…………………………………………………….
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Look carefully at the picture below. There are some dangerous situations here. Can you
see them? Circle the ones you see. Compare them with the other pupils in your class.
How many dangerous situations
did you find?
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Find the following words in the
word search puzzle:
scientist
science
safety
fire
rubber tubing
air hole
safety glasses
collar
base
barrel
science room
flame
Apparatus used in Science
Name the equipment game
1.
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4.
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2.
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3.
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5.
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6.
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Apparatus word search
science apparatus
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BUNSEN BURNER
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HEATPROOF MAT
MEASURING CYLINDER
TEST TUBE
THERMOMETER
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Investigation
Scenario: You are a top forensic scientist working with the police. They are on
the trail of a jewel thief, Des ‘the Diamond’, who is very clever.
Des has stolen diamonds worth millions and is trying to get them out of the
country. He is stopped at Gatwick Airport and searched. No diamonds are
found and in his rucksack, he only has clothes and a jar of sugar for his tea
together with a jar of salt for his food.
You know he definitely has the diamonds on him.
Any ideas?
Write them here; ………………………………………………………………
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Investigation (continued)
You suspect that the diamonds could be hidden in the sugar or salt so you
have a look but can’t see any.
What could you do next ?
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Come up with a method that you could use to test your ideas.
Method:.…………………………………………………………………….
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Check your ideas with the Head of the Forensic Team (your teacher) and ask
if you can carry out your experiment.
The experiment
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If you put the sugar in water, what will happen?
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If you put the salt in water, what will happen?
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Can you think of a way to speed this process up.
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If the diamonds are in the sugar or salt, what will happen to them?
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A finger print found at the scene of the crime
matches one of Des’ prints but there is
another print which does not. Does it match
one of the forensic scientists who surveyed
the scene of the crime?
Does it match yours?
Roll your finger across the ink pad then carefully roll it across the paper in the correct box.
Right Hand
Thumb
Fore-finger
Middle finger
Fore-finger
Middle finger
Ring finger
Little finger
Left Hand
Thumb
Ring finger
Little finger
A note has been found in a rubbish bin setting out the plans for smuggling the diamonds. Des
denies writing the note. The police have found several pens in his pocket. Can you prove he
used one of the pens to write the plans?
Any ideas? ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Information.
Ink is made from a mixture of coloured dyes.Scientists can separate these dyes and identify a pen
from a tiny amount of ink. This method is called chomatography.
The Head of the Forensic Science Team will give you instructions on how to carry out the test.
Record your results on the next page.
Do you think Des wrote the plans?
Glue your results in here
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As this will be used in evidence you must be
able to explain why you have given that
answer.
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Some fibres have been found in the jewellers shop where the diamonds were stolen.
Des says that he has never been in the jewellers shop. Is he telling the truth?
Use a hand lens to look at the fibres taken from
the jewellers and from several of Des’ jackets.
Describe what you see.
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Use a microscope to look at the fibres taken from
the jewellers and from Des’ jackets.
Describe what you see.
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Sellotape your samples in here
The carpet in the jewellers was cleaned and treated with a chemical called
sodium bicarbonate which deodorises carpets. You may have heard of it as it is
also called baking soda.
The Head of the Forensic Team will give you a small amount of scrapings taken
from the sole of Des’ shoes.
If there is sodium bicarbonate in the scrapings, it will fizz when put into an acid.
You will need the following equipment to carry out the test:
Test tube, Small filter funnel, Vinegar (this is an acid), Sample of scrapings.
Safety – You must wear eye protection when carrying out this experiment.
Method:
1.
Use the filter funnel to carefully add the shoe scraping to the test tube.
2.
Add a small amount of vinegar using an eyedropper.
3.
Record what you see.
What did you see happening in the test tube?
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What does this tell you was present in the shoe scrapings?
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Discuss your observations with the other forensic scientists in your team.
Did they get the same results?
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What is your conclusion? Do you have proof that Des was in the jewellers?
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Gather all your evidence together. Discuss it with the other forensic scientists in
your team.
Chromatography
Shoe scrapings
Finding the diamonds
Fabrics and fibres
Fingerprints
Pick out a few key
words for each of the
5 experiments and
write them in the box.
Carry out a survey in you team and record how many people find Des ‘the Diamond’ Guilty
and how many find him Not Guilty.
Record the results.
Guilty verdict: ……….
Not Guilty verdict: ………….
Draw a bar chart to show your
results in the box opposite.
Your Forensic Team Leader will
help you.
Guilty
Not Guilty
Casts taken of footprints can also be used as evidence.
Look at the picture of a very special footprint. Hint: It has nothing to do with Des.
Research.
Where was this footprint made?
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Who made the footprint?
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When was the footprint made?
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What kind of surface do you think the footprint was
made in? Put a circle around your answer.
Hard rock / soft dust / sticky mud / None of these
How long will it take before the footprint disappears?
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You have successfully
completed the
Science Passport
Welcome to Key Stage 3
Your Signature ………………………………………………..
Teachers Signature ……………………………………………
Head of Department’s Signature …………………………….