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Northern Beaches Secondary College
Balgowlah Boys Campus
Year 8 2015
Half Yearly Examination Study Guide
CONTENTS
English ......................................................................................................... 1
Mathematics ................................................................................................. 2
Science ........................................................................................................ 3
Body Systems ...................................................................................... 4
Elements ............................................................................................. 6
Electricity ............................................................................................. 8
Geography ................................................................................................... 8
PDHPE ........................................................................................................ 10
Japanese ..................................................................................................... 11
French ........................................................................................................ 12
Drama ........................................................................................................ 13
Visual Arts ................................................................................................... 14
Music .......................................................................................................... 15
Technology ................................................................................................. 16
Co2 CARS ............................................................................................ 17
Robots................................................................................................ 18
NOTES: ....................................................................................................... 19
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English
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
4 sections:
Multiple choice responses- reading and responding to diverse stimulus similar to NAPLAN
Grammar, punctuation and spelling Short answer questions which require boys to identify and
explain specific language tools such as metaphors, similes and personification.
Extended Response: Students will be required to explore how ideas are represented in the Fantasy genre.
Topic Knowledge Skills
Literacy. Reading/viewing Multiple choice comprehension and short answer
Literacy
Language techniques Comprehension Reading/viewing
Understanding and
interpreting Responding to texts in
different mediums- visual, literacy & technologies
Time management in exam
Extended Response ‘Fantasy’
Higher order thinking- process of application.
Close knowledge of a specific text and manner in which language shapes meaning.
Capacity to make informed language choices, and structure text according to appropriate purpose, audience and context
Ability to explain the relationship between language and meaning
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Mathematics
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
Calculator allowed
Topic Knowledge Skills
Number
Number Decimals
Operations Long division Integers Rounding decimals, Terminating
& recurring decimals Operations with decimals Prime factors HCF, LCM Index Laws
Patterns & Algebra
Number patterns Algebraic arithmetic Substitution
Like terms Index notation Expanding, factorising Fractions
Measurement
Perimeter, Area & Volume Circles Pythagors’ Theorem
Surface area & volume of prisms Composite shapes Parts of Circles, Pi, area &
Circumference
Finding unknown sides, worded problems
Triads
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Science
Examination Time
One Period
Format
Section A
75 Short answer questions. Section B
5 x 5 mark questions. Part (a) 2 marks --- short response / label / identify.
Part (b) 3 marks --- longer response / skills / enrichment
How do I prepare
Topic Revision Sheet 1 Not examinable
Body Systems Elements Electricity
Revision Sheet 2
Body systems
1. Cover all the answers with a slip of paper. Read the question. Write your answers on the slip of paper. Continue reading and writing answers until you have completed all the questions. Uncover your answers. Check your work.
2. Ask your mum, dad, brother, sister or a friend to test you.
3. Make up a competition between your friends.
4. Revise all skills and enrichment activities associated with this topic.
Revision Sheet 3
Elements
See points 1-4 above.
Revision Sheet 4 Electricity
.
See points 1-4 above.
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Science Body Systems
1. The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
Cell
2. A group of cells that carry out a particular function in the human body.
Tissue
3. A group of tissues that work together to carry out a particular function in the human body.
Organ
4. A group of organs that work together to carry out a specific function in the human body.
System
5. Identify 10 body systems. PTO
6. A protein that speeds up chemical changes. Enzyme
7. A complex food groups found in starchy foods: rice, potatoes, pasta. Identify: the enzyme that digests carbohydrates.
Carbohydrate – digested by carbohydras. (Example: amylase in saliva)
8. A complex food group found in foods such as: meat, fish, soy beans, cheese. Identify the enzyme that digests proteins.
Protein - digested by the enzyme: protease.
9. A complex food group found in foods such as: butter, cream. Identify the enzyme that digests fats.
Fats - digested by the enzyme: lipase.
10. The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces. Mechanical digestion Mouth: chewing, Stomach: pummels
11. he chemical breakdown of food into smaller pieces. Chemical digestion Enzymes, Hydrochloric acid, bile.
12. A progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of the digestive tract.
Peristalsis.
13. Sketch and label a diagram to assist you in explaining the processes involved in digestion. Include a description of villi and there function.
PTO Mouth, teeth, salivary glands, oesophagus, sphincters, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum.
14. Sketch and label a diagram to assist you in explaining the processes involved in breathing.
PTO Trachea, lungs, diaphragm, air pressure, Note: Answer in terms of air pressure. Specific labels not required (to be studied in Yr 9)
15. Construct a flow chart illustrating the flow of blood through the heart.
PTO Vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta.
16. Recall the function of the constituents of blood: plasma, white &red blood cells, plasma, platelets.
PTO
The Skeletal system Unit 2.5: not examinable.
17. Waste from protein breakdown. Urea
18. The functional unit of a kidney that separates urea out of blood.
Nephron
19. Sketch and label a diagram to assist you in explaining the processes involved in the excretion of urea.
Below Renal Artery, urea, kidney, nephron, renal vein, heart, urine, ureter, bladder, urethra.
20. A drug that stops the body attacking a transplanted organ
Immunosuppressant
21. Would you donate a kidney? Prepared responses page 40
Plant systems Unit 2.8: not examinable
PRIMARY SKILLS: Dissection
2.1
2.4
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.2
5
Small intestine: Absorbs nutrients into villi and so into capillaries
(bloodstream.) Villi are finger like projections that increase surface
area.
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Science Elements
1. Create a flowchart illustrating that you have a clear understanding of how matter can be classified.
Page 116
2. The attempt to turn base metals into precious metals like gold. Alchemy
3. A substance made up of the same type of particles. Pure substance.
4. A substance made up of different types of particles in no fixed ratio. A mixture can be physically separated. i.e. an impure substance.
Mixture. (Impure substance)
5. The smallest part of an element that still retains the properties of that element. Example: gold Au, silver Ag, carbon C, hydrogen H, chlorine Cl (refer to the periodic table)
Atom
6. A particle that contains only one type of atom. Example: gold Au, silver Ag, carbon C, hydrogen H2, chlorine Cl2. (refer to the Periodic table)
Element
7. The smallest particle of a substance that is capable of separate existance. Example: oxygen O2, hydrogen H2, water H2O, carbon dioxide CO2, neon Ne.
Molecule
8. A particle that contains one type of atom. Examples: oxygen (O2), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne)
Molecule of an element
9. A particle made up of two or more different types of atoms. Example: water H20, carbon dioxide CO2, sodium chloride NaCl
Molecule of a Compound
10. A letter (or letters) of the alphabet used to represent an atom of a specific element. Examples: H, He, Li, Be, Ag, Au, U, C,O, Co (see periodic table)
Chemical symbol.
11. A collection of symbols and numbers that represent the number and type of atoms in a particle. Examples; H20, HCl, NH3, CH3COOH, CO
Chemical formula
12. A table that organises most of the known elements and provides a wealth of information.
Periodic table
13. Identify those areas on the Period table that are classified as metal, non-metals and metalloids.
Refer to the Periodic table.
14. A row across the Periodic table. Period
15. A column down the Periodic table. Group
16. Recall the names and symbols of the first 20 elements on the Periodic table
Refer to the Periodic table
17. I am the Russian Chemist who in 1869 published the first version of the Periodic table.
Dmitri Mendeeleev
18. The properties of a substance that can be observed or examined without changing the composition of the substance.
Physical properties
19. List 10 physical properties that can be used to classify a substance. State at room temperature, colour, hardness, density, melting point, boiling point, solubility, lustre (shininess), malleability (ability to bend), ductility (stretched into wire) heat conductivity electrical conductivity
20. Create molecules of a range of compounds using the molecular model kits.
Practical activity
21. Appreciate that use of elements and compounds by different cultures. See text
Practical skills: Investigating the Periodic table/Molecular model kits Laboratory equipment used to compare physical properties of elements / Decomposition of water.
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Science
Electricity
Geography
1. A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (negative and positive). (1) Static: accumulation of charge (2) Moving: electric current
Electricity
2. A basic property of matter existing as two types: positive and negative. Electric Charge
3. The negative particle in an atom that can move through a conductor. Electron
4. An imbalance of electric charge that results in positive and negative charges residing in separate places.
Static electricity
5. A series of electrochemical cells designed to deliver electrical energy to a circuit.
Battery
6. A measurement of the energy contained in a charge. Voltage
7. Units used to measure voltage (electric potential). Volts
8. A meter used to measure the voltage across a device in a circuit. Voltmeter
9. The flow of electricity, such as the movement of charge (electrons), through a wire.
Electric current
10. Units used to measure current. Amps (ampere)
11. A meter used to measure how much electric current is flowing in a circuit.
Ammeter
12. A material that allows the flow of electric current. Conductor
13. A material that impedes the flow of electric current. Insulator
14. A pathway for electric current leading back to the same starting point. Electric circuit
15. A simplified diagram showing the pathways for electricity and the devices connected.
Circuit diagram
16. A wire, coloured yellow and green, that connects all three pronged appliances to the earth so that harmful currents do not pass through a person.
Earth wire
17. A circuit in which current travels along an unintended path. Example --- connecting a wire directly to two sides of a battery.
Short circuit
18. An automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit.
Circuit breaker
19. To make or produce. Generate
20. An electric component (eg. light) or a portion of a circuit that converts electrical energy into other forms of energy.
Load
21. SKILLS: (1) Draw circuit diagrams from a set of instructions. (2) Construct simple electric circuits using circuit diagrams.
Class work Page 216 – electric symbols and PTO
22. ENRICHMENT: Discuss changes that have taken place in the way we use electricity to produce light.
Pages 219 and 226
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Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
All questions based upon students own knowledge and the supplied stimulus booklet
Exam includes 5 multiple choice questions All other questions are short answer
Topic Knowledge Skills
Globalisation
Role of technology in globalisation
Impacts of globalisation on cultures and economies
Use written and graphic skills
Topographic map skills Interpreting and
constructing graphs
Interpreting data tables Explanatory Short
responses Construct cohesive and
analytical written responses
Global Inequality
Distinctions between types of
poverty
Impacts of poverty Responses to poverty by non-
government organisations
Global Geographical Issues
Climate change impacts Sea level rise
Contentious opinions toward climate change
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PDHPE
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice Short answer Source analysis Essay Question
Topic Knowledge Skills
Exploring risk
Defining Mental Health Common Mental Illnesses Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
Understanding and interpreting information Knowledge of facts and application of content
Support Networks Common Medication
Source Analysis
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Japanese
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Reading Writing
Topic Knowledge Skills
Culture
5 main islands of Japan, Capital City Script recognition (recognise difference between Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) Status – Senpai/Kouha Numbers – superstitions
General knowledge
Hiragana
Hiragana covered so far in class
Reading / Writing
Numbers
Understand and be able to write using the Japanese number system 1 to 99
Read / Writing
Greetings
Understand vocabulary for greetings – be able to read and write a basic self-introduction using Japanese
Reading /Writing
Dates
Months of the year Days of the month Birthdays
Reading / Writing
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French
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Reading and writing skills. Exam will consist of: multiple choice cloze passage tasks reading passage tasks writing
Topic Knowledge Skills
Grammar
Present tense conjugation of être, avoir and faire. ER verb conjugation pattern Understand and use concepts of gender and plurality in relation to nouns and pronouns Definite and indefinite articles
Reading\writing
Introductions
How to introduce yourself and other people including: name, age, location, nationality
Reading/writing
Numbers: Time
Recognise and use concepts of telling the time in both 12 hour and 24 hour time
Reading/writing
School
School subjects and daily routine in relation to school
Reading/writing
Likes and dislikes
Expressing likes and dislikes in relation to school subjects
Reading/writing
Daily Routines
Expressing and understanding daily routines outside of school
Reading/writing
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Drama
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Written
Topic Knowledge Skills
Improvisation
What is improvisation The relevant terminology used in improvisation What role does improvisation have in drama
Ability to describe improvisation using the relevant terminology. Ability to define the role of improvisation in drama
The Elements of Drama
What are the Elements of Drama Description of the Elements of Drama
Ability to communicate the Elements of Drama Describe the significance of each element.
Character Development
What things need to be considered when developing a character
Ability to communicate the varied attributes that need to be considered to create a character. Describe the importance and connection between character development and informing the audience through performance. Ability to creatively develop a character that will create belief.
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Visual Arts
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Question 1 and 2 are short answer questions ranging from single word responses to vocabulary definitions. Question 3 is a comprehension task containing 2 marks to 4 mark responses. Question 4 and 5 are extended answer responses ranging from 2 marks to 6 mark responses.
Topic Knowledge Skills
Art Vocabulary
You will need to be able to write definitions for given art terminology.
Name and define - The meanings of specific
art terms given in the exam.
The Frames
You will need to be able to identify descriptions of the four frames: the cultural frame, the structural frame, the subjective frame and the postmodern frame.
Identify - Descriptions of the four
frames
Comprehension
You will be given an article about Leonardo Da Vinci and his inventions. You will be asked to answer questions using evidence from the text and images provided.
Comprehension - Name/define and describe
from information within a provided article
Artist Practice
You will need to be able to explain how you have made your Flying Machines from start to finish. You will also need to assess the effectiveness of your work, as well as areas for improvement.
Analyse - Your own processes,
strengths and areas for improvement in creating a comic artwork.
Structural Frame
You will need to be able to able to describe the work of the artist John Wolseley from the point of view of the structural frame. You will need to be able to describe the following:
- Materials and techniques used - Subject matter - Composition and perspective
Analyse - Materials and techniques - Subject matter - Composition and
perspective
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Music
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
In Class Assessment & Formal Examination
Topic Knowledge Skills
Composition
Write original melodic content and arrange it for given ensemble
Adhere to stylistic conventions of ‘Rock’
Effective use of the concepts of music
to:
Communicate and manipulate musical ideas (including rhythms, tonality, dynamics, tempo etc.)
Clear instrument roles (including solo, into, outro)
Original material that is entertaining and creative
Musicology Timeline of Rock Development of styles of
Rock
Knowledge of quintessential arts of Rock (Elvis, The Beatles)
Demonstration of a deep Understanding of topic content
Name a describe artist of Rock and their influence
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Technology
Examination Length One Period
Examination Format
Multiple choice answers
Short response questions Extended response question
Topic Knowledge Skills
Workplace Health & Safety
Hygiene process at beginning of lesson
Personal hygiene rules Kitchen safety rules Avoiding food poisoning Washing up procedure
Demonstrate the appropriate WH&S requirements in the preparation of food projects
Steps and procedures o prevent food poisoning while preparing and cooking food.
Discuss safety and hygiene rules relevant to the kitchen
Food Preparation
Measuring procedures Abbreviations used in
cooking
Recipes
Demonstrate the knowledge of terminology and measuring
Demonstrate the understanding of what a recipe is and what components a recipe contains.
Nutrition
Six nutrients and examples Energy source Labelling Healthy diet
Knowledge of food groupings that supply the nutrition requirements of the human body.
Demonstrate the ability to read a food label for nutritional information
Food Storage
Hazardous foods How to store food correctly Conditions bacteria like to
live in (danger zone)
Knowledge of hazardous foods
Demonstrate understanding of correct food storage procedures
Demonstrate understanding of hazardous foods and the implications associated with them
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Technology
Co2 CARS
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple choice answers - True or False and Short answers – 31 Marks Safety, Tools, Equipment and processes for CO2 car project Orthogonal Drawing
Topic Knowledge Skills
Workplace Health & Safety
Personal protective Equipment
Workshop rules General machine safety
Students expected to demonstrate an understanding of how to work safely in the workshop
Design
Design process.
Students expected to demonstrate an understanding of the steps of the design process and relate that knowledge to their CO2 cars and other projects
CO2 Cars
Design and manufacture of the CO2 car
Students expected to demonstrate an understanding of the steps involved in designing, planning, manufacturing and evaluating their project
Tools and Equipment
Workshop Equipment, Processes and Safety
Students expected to demonstrate an understanding of workshop tools and equipment and the processes of using them safely
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Technology
Robots
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format Multiple choice , Short answers, Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Materials
Robotics Hardware, input, output and processing. Including motors and sensors.
Tools
Basic Scratch programming blocks Basic robotics programming
Techniques
Recognise and explain program components in Scratch and robotics Planning and testing in a working environment.
Online Safety
Importance of online community safety with reference to scratch
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of robotics hardware and software and Scratch software.
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