Autumn Term 2020 Curriculum Plan

Autumn Term 2020 Curriculum Plan English Year 7

Year 8

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan ‘A Perfect World’: Students will study the art of rhetoric and develop their speech writing skills. Students will develop their editing and re drafting skills. They will also perform a speech on what makes the perfect world using the skills gained throughout the SOW. Introduction to Shakespeare: Students will be introduced to Shakespeare and his plays, with a focus on Romeo and Juliet.

Students will develop their understanding of context and continue to develop analytical skills.

This SOW will prepare students to study Macbeth in Y9

Year 9

Poetry through time Students will study poetry from a range of time periods and movements such as: sonnets, war poetry, romantic poetry, dramatic monologues and contemporary poetry.

Year 10

GCSE English Language- AQA Paper 1 exploring creative reading and writing Students will analyse and evaluate the linguistic and structural features of a range of fiction texts. For part B, they will then compose a fictional piece of writing-either descriptive or narrative based.

Year 11

GCSE English Language- AQA Paper 2 revision and exam practice Students will summarise, analyse and compare a range of nonfiction text types. For part B, they will then write nonfiction texts such as: articles, letters, speeches and essays.

Maths Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Science Year 7

Year 8

Biology Year 9

Year 10

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Algebra: exploring number patterns , Algebra: understanding and using algebraic notation, Algebra: equality and equivalence Fractional Thinking: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions, Lines and Angles: Constructing, Measuring and Using Geometric Notation Introduction to number , Introduction to algebra Foundation: Probability, Perimeter, area, volume, Transformations Higher: Accuracy and bounds, Area and perimeter, Volume and surface area Foundation: Trigonometry, Percentages, Proportion Higher: Algebraic fractions, Vectors Direct and inverse proportion Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Introduction to Science: Safety in the laboratory and how to draw, name and use equipment correctly. Variables and graph work followed by writing methods Cells and Organisms: The building blocks of life and specialised cells with a focus on the skeletal, respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems Reproduction: Animal reproduction with a focus on human reproduction, the menstrual cycle and pregnancy health. Plant reproduction including the role of bees in pollination.

Pressure and Motion: This is a mixed module covering pressure in solids, liquids and gases as well as the principles of levers. Students then study speed-distance-time graphs and acceleration Cell Biology: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells, stem cells and cell division by mitosis.

Principles of diffusion and active transport Human Organisation 1: The digestive system and enzyme action. Metabolic processes.

Completion of Infection & Response: Pathogens and body defences. The immune system and principles of immunisations.

Year 11

Chemistry Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Physics Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Geography Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Year 11

History Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

RE Year 7

Year 8 Year 9

Human Organisation 2: The vital biological processes of respiration and metabolism Plant Organisation: Plant transport systems and photosynthesis Homeostasis & Response: The structure of the nervous system and how we respond to stimuli. The organs involved in the endocrine system and its role in the balance of the body’s internal environment.

Fundamental ideas: The structure of the atom and the Periodic Table. Techniques to separate mixtures Chemical changes: Conservation of mass. The reactivity of metals and common reactions with acids. Electrolysis and the reaction profiles of exothermic and endothermic reactions.

Chemical Analysis: During this topic students will learn how chemists analyze substances.

This will include chromatography and common gas tests.

Using Resources: Finite and renewable resources. Water treatment, carrying out life cycle assessments and how we can reduce, reuse and recycle.

Energy: Energy stores and transformations, work and power Nuclear Radiation: Nuclear radiation process’, Isotopes and decay, half-life Energy Applications: Gravitational, elastic and kinetic energy. Energy efficiency.

Forces: Terminal velocity, stopping distances, reaction time and momentum.

Waves: wave terminology, measuring the speed of waves, electromagnetic spectrum.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Our local area: Understanding the geography of the local area with a focus on geographic skills.

America: A study of the continents of North America and South America including population, climate, biomes and current geographical issues.

Geology: Study of rocks and how they can show us the changes to our planet over billions of years from the dinosaurs to ice ages to climate change.

GCSE Paper 1: UK Landscapes (Coasts) Coastal processes, landforms and the effect they have on coastal settlements How coastal erosion and cliff collapse are managed by coastal settlements.

GCSE Paper 1: UK Landscapes (Coasts) Coastal processes, landforms and the effect they have on coastal settlements How coastal erosion and cliff collapse are managed by coastal settlements.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan What is History? Skills and introduction and the Mystery of the Skeletons Continuity and Change 1500-1900 Ordinary Lives – from daily life to the impact of the Industrial Revolution Empire and Expansion 1750-1980 Depth Study – India - ‘How far was Empire a Good thing?’

Medicine Through Time c.1250 to Present: Medieval and Renaissance Medicine The Norman Conquest 1065 – 1087

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan What makes a community?

A study of signs and symbols of belonging in order to identify religious communities both locally and globally.

Buddhism – A study of the Buddhist Dharma Ultimate Questions A study of religious and philosophical answers to life’s ultimate questions.

Year 10 Year 11

Spanish Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Year 11

Crime and Punishment Muslim and non- religious attitudes towards crime and punishment Living the Christian Life A study of the key practices carried out by Christians

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Dictionary skills and classroom language; greetings and basics Mi Vida – personal information; family; describing yourself Where I live – Town and home / daily routine, places in town, directions Healthy Living- body parts and ailments, drugs and alcohol Free-time: music, films and TV programmes Tiempo libre - identifying and using key verbs Holiday preferences, weather, activities and travel; booking accommodation and dealing with problems Ciudades - Describing a region; understanding the geography of Spain; describing a visit in the past Talking about shopping and giving details about spending habits Future aspirations, study and work (related to money)

French Year 9

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Greetings Family / Age / Pets / French phonics Students will adapt the key verbs être & avoir

Computing Year 7

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Impact of Technology - Collaborating online respectfully - Students learn the appropriate use of the school network and are updated and reminded of important online decisions.

Computing systems – Students learn about the different layers of computing systems: from programs and the operating system, to the physical components that store and execute these programs, to the fundamental binary building blocks that these components consist of.

Computing systems 1.1 Systems Architecture 1.2 Memory 1.6 System Security 1.7 System Software

Year 8

Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Art & Design Year 7

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Formal Elements

Students will focus on Line, Pattern and Colour, developing their understanding by utilising their new found knowledge within the art of creating optical illusions through the monster Op Box design and construction.

Year 8

Year 9

Realism Students will look closely at the art of ‘hyperrealism’ and learn methods to create imagery in a more accurately proportioned/realistic way. They will be introduced to the artist Sarah Graham, inspiring fun kitsch confectionary responses to this rather technical genre.

“Portraiture” Students will focus on the human skeletal/skull structure, producing observational studies.

They will be introduced to various techniques focusing predominantly on facial features.

Year 10

Year 11

Drama Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Music Year 7

Year 8

Year 9 Year 10

Year 11

Food Year 7 Year 8

Year 9

Students will focus predominantly on producing observational studies from both secondary and primary sources, imaginatively exploring the given theme Metamorphosis whilst trialling various materials, techniques/processes.

Component 1 -Portfolio Students will develop their ideas through researching their own artists, producing selfdirected/ explorative photoshoots enabling them to derive their own personalised responses to the given theme. This will lead towards and inform their Component 1 Art exam piece.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Storytelling Through this scheme of work students will be introduced to Drama techniques through popular stories and learn how to develop their own stories for performance. They will also work towards learning lines for a class performance.

Developing and staging a script with the introduction of movement theatre Students will focus on extracts from scripts and taking them from ‘page to stage’ Students will be expected to maintain physical and vocal characterisation as well as be off script. They will also learn how to devise their own movement theatre and choral speaking Performance from a stimulus Students will learn how to perform as part of an ensemble and will devise and direct their own group work contribution that links/acknowledges the scenes of other groups.

Monologues and duologues Students will be devising their own monologues and duologues based on a given theme/stimulus.

GCSE exam Component 2- Devising Students will work in groups to devise a performance from a given stimulus they will present this for their exam Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Developing vocal and rhythmic skills An introduction to the Elements of Music, with a focus on rhythm. They will develop an understanding of the Instruments in the Orchestra, through listening tasks.

Students will focus on developing further knowledge of the Elements of Music, focussing on melody, rhythm, structure and dynamics. An introduction to the necessary skills to analyse music.

Students will analyse a wide range of music, through performance and listening tasks. They will also focus on developing a secure understanding of music theory.

Developing knowledge and understanding of the Elements of Music, through a wide range of Composition, Performance and Appraising activities. Students will study the set work ‘Africa’

by Toto and develop the associated appraising skills. They will focus on the Area of Study: Musical Forms and Devices.

Completion of Set Brief Compositions and final Practical performances. They will revisit the set works and Areas of Study, developing the necessary exam techniques for answering questions in the Appraisal examination Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan An introduction to food hygiene and safety. A basic understanding of specialist equipment and its function. An overview of the Eatwell Guide and the main Macro Nutrients in the diet.

Students will further develop their knowledge of Food Safety and Food Poisoning. Students will examine Food Choices and consider different farming methods (Intensive, Free Range & Organic, GMO), moral, social and economic impacts of food choices.

Theory: Commodity Fruit & Vegetables Seasonality What are food miles?

Nutritional Values & Dietary Considerations

Year 10 Year 11

Design Technology Year 7 Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Creative I-Media Year 10

Year 11

PE Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 GCSE Cambridge Nationals Sports Science Year 11 GCSE

Food Safety and Food Storage Food Science Experiments: Oxidisation Nutrition: Macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats), Micronutrients (Vitamins & Minerals). Diets Throughout Life Stages. Specialist Diets. Diet related medical conditions.

NEA 2 Food Preparation Task (50%) Written evidence 10 pages to include a 3 hour practical exam making and serving two dishes with accompaniments (PICNIC or BRUNCH) Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Introduction to D & T principles Designers and design styles (Gerrit Reitveld and De Stijl), polymers, analysing products.

Development of D & T principles Designers and Design styles (Raymond Templier, Coco Channel and Art Deco), Analysing projects to a greater depth. Woods & manufactured board theory.

Theory Design styles, key designers and iconic designs. drawing methods (2D & 3D) Design and modelling skills. Developing the use of CAD using 2D design.

Theory New and emerging technologies Energy generation & storage Systems – mechanical and electrical Theory Manufacturing processes Review prior theory and apply to NEA Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Students will complete their first controlled assessment on Digital Graphics. To begin pupils will complete a practice unit based on an old exam scenario in order to learn the skills they will need to complete the actual assessment. Once the practice has been completed the pupils will be given the set assignment and provided with approximately ten hours to complete it in exam conditions.

Students will be focusing on the controlled assessment unit R087. This unit asks the students to produce a multimedia product to a brief set by the exam board. In order to assist the students in understanding the requirements of the controlled assessment we will start this term with a practice brief to learn all the skills needed. The controlled assessment will take approximately 10 hours to complete in exam conditions.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Orienteering, fitness and health, leadership Orienteering, fitness and health, leadership Orienteering, fitness and health, leadership Core: Orienteering, fitness and health, leadership, yoga, equal opportunities in sport and inclusion Baselining sports injuries, principles of training, components of fitness Baselining sports injuries Sports nutrition Core: Orienteering, fitness and health, leadership, yoga, equal opportunities in sport and inclusion Components of fitness, principles of training