Useful websites
www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z4kw2hv http://absoluteshakespeare.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english/ Anticipated Educational Visits Shakespeare4kids to visit the school and put on a production
Geography In Year 8, students will study an array of topics within Physical, Human and Environmental geography. A wide range of skills will be applied in delivering the curriculum and different pedagogical styles will be applied to allow all students to access the curriculum. Aims of the curriculum are to develop students’ knowledge and understanding about the planet we all live on; to provide students with the skills to illustrate, research and refine their understanding; to ensure that students are given a grounded understanding of key geographical concepts; and to enable students to reach conclusions and begin to question the world around them. Course Outline:
Useful websites
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk http://www.geograph.org.uk http://www.geographyalltheway.com Anticipated Educational Visits and Exhibitions Coastal trip to Kite Beach. “Create your own country” exhibition.
History In Year 8 students will begin by developing their knowledge and understanding of the Tudors and in particular will study the use of propaganda within Tudor England. They will explore the growth of the British Empire and the impact this had on different nations around the globe. The final unit in Year 8 focuses on the development of the Slave Trade. Students will consider why the Slave trade developed and what life was like for slaves. Students will experience a range of learning approaches throughout the year, from class based learning to blended learning utilising the latest educational technology.