Autumn Term 2020 Curriculum Plan

Autumn Term 2020 Curriculum Plan English Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10 Literature Year 10 Language

Year 11 Literature

Year 11 Language

Maths Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Creative writing - How to write effective speeches. Students will be studying a range of famous speeches, in order to write, re-draft and perform their own speech around the theme of ‘A Perfect World’ Multicultural Poetry - Students will be studying a range of poems, exploring the theme of different cultures throughout the world. They will learn how to read, understand, compare and respond to the poems they have read.

Rhymes Through Time - Students will be studying a range of poems, exploring how poetry has developed through different eras of time. They will learn about form, structure, language and context of poetry, alongside developing their written responses.

Romeo and Juliet - Students will be studying the entire play of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a focus on plot, characters, theme and writer’s methods.

Narrative and Descriptive Writing - Students will be developing their creative writing skills through narrative writing and writing to describe. They will also focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar skills needed to support their work.

Macbeth - Students will be revising and consolidating their knowledge of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. They will focus on building their response to key extracts and planning for essay questions.

Transactional Writing - Students will consolidate their knowledge of creating non-fiction texts. This will include writing their own: letter, article, speech, report, guide and review.

They will also focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar skills needed to support their work.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Sequences - Describe and continue both linear and non-linear sequences Understand and use algebraic notation - Develop a deeper understanding of the basic algebraic forms Equality and Equivalence - Forming and solving one-step linear equations Ratio and Scale - Exploring links between fractions and ratios. Simplifying and sharing into a given ratio.

Multiplicative change - Solving problems involving proportion. Using scale factors to draw and interpret scale diagrams.

Multiplying and dividing fractions - deepening the students understanding of calculating with fractions.

Foundation Introduction to Number - Using proficient methods for 4 operations, estimation and HCF and LCM Introduction to Algebra - Efficiently manipulating algebraic expressions Higher Introduction to Number - Estimation, rules of indices and standard form Introduction to Algebra - Efficiently manipulating algebraic expressions including quadratic expressions and proofs Foundation Probability - Work out probability of events, using a variety of methods including probability trees and frequency trees Perimeter, area and volume - Build on and apply previous knowledge to develop understanding of surface area and volume.

Sequences - Develop an understanding of rules of sequences leading to an understanding of the nth term.

Higher Fractions, percentage and ratio - Build on previous knowledge to solve problems involving a mixture of fractions, percentages and ratios Angles - Apply angle rules within parallel lines and interior and exterior angles

Year 11

Science Year 7 Year 8 Biology Year 9 Year 10 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

Pythagoras and Trigonometry - Understand and apply Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry Foundation Probability - Work out probability of events, using a variety of methods including probability trees and frequency trees Statistics and averages - Compare mean, median and mode when analysis statistics Draw and interpret graphs - Draw appropriate graphs and charts to represent data sets Higher Surds - Understand and manipulate surds Functions - Use and understand function notation to find inverse and compound functions More complex algebra - Build on understanding of algebra in more complex problems, such as algebraic fractions and quadratics Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Cells and Organisms - Exploring the structure of living organisms.

Genes - Investigating the relationship between genetics, variation and evolution.

Cell Biology - Explore how structural differences between types of cells enables them to perform the specific functions within organisms.

Homeostasis - Explore the process of homeostasis and the endocrine system.

Cells Biology and Organisation - Explore how the structural differences between types of cells enables them to perform specific functions.

Atomic Structure - Explore the historical development of the periodic table and models of atomic structure that have developed over time as new evidence emerged.

Rates of Reaction - Investigate the reactivity of chemicals and explore the variables that can be manipulated in order to speed them up or slow them down.

Particle Behaviour - Investigate atomic structure and how the periodic table provides chemists with a structured organisation of the known chemical elements.

Particle Model of Matter - Investigate the particle model which is used to explain the behaviour of solids, liquids and gases.

Forces - Investigate forces and how engineers analyse forces when designing a great variety of machines and instruments.

Energy and Electricity - Explore the concept of energy and how electric charge is a fundamental property of matter.

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Our local area - An introduction to Geography and map skills focusing on the local vicinity.

Our Island home - Exploring the Geography of the United Kingdom, studying key Geographical concepts each lesson.

Development - A study of how and why some countries are rich and some are poor, how this is measured, the causes and potential solutions to these issues.

Urban issues and challenges - The study of our ever growing urbanised world. Causes of urbanisation and the opportunities and challenges this can bring.

Physical landscapes in the UK, Coasts - A focus on coastal processes and management in the UK.

History Year 7 Year 8

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan How does an investigation into the Riccall skeletons help us to become good Historians?

When and why did England give power to the people? The end of all powerful monarchs and the development of democracy

Year 9

What was so great about the First World War?

An introduction into why the war was fought in the trenches, what conditions were really like, why ordinary men were so keen to join up in 1914 and how weapons began to develop during the war and the impact they had.

Year 10

Medicine in Britain c.1250 – present day.

A depth study into the medical development that took place from 1250 to the present day, focusing on causes, change and continuity.

Year 11

Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588

RE Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Spanish Year 7

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan The Island - An insight into the creation of a community, the roles and traditions religions have established within our own communities.

War & Peace - A look into how religion has had an influence on the world within the concept of war and peace.

Ethical studies - An evaluation of real world issues e.g. Euthanasia & Abortion, in an attempt to develop our own educated opinions on them.

Christian beliefs - A detailed examination of a variety of beliefs within Christianity.

Issues of Good & Evil - Tackling real world issues such as the Death Penalty and the reason behind prison.

Year 10 Year 11

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Los básicos - Students will learn the basics of Spanish, learning how to greet people in Spanish as well as looking at language used in the classroom.

Donde vivo yo - Students will describe where they live and their house, using a range of adjectives and opinions.

La salud - Students will learn about body parts and illnesses and be able to say if something hurts as well as how long for.

Mi vida en el insti - talking about school life ¡Desconéctate! - discussing holidays

French Year 9 Year 10

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Je me présente - introductions and describing yourself Qui suis-je - talking about family and relationships

Computing Year 7

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Impact of Technology - students learn the appropriate use of the school network and are updated and reminded of important online safety issues.

Introduction to Python Programming - students are introduced to text-based programming with Python with simple programs involving input and output, and gradually moving on through arithmetic operations, randomness, selection, and iteration.

Computer Hardware - Students develop knowledge of key parts of a computer system including internal and external components and describe peripherals and their function.

Systems Architecture - Students develop knowledge of the operations of the CPU and embedded computer systems.

Algorithms - Students develop key computational thinking concepts and gain knowledge of popular sorts and searches within a computer system.

System Security - Students develop knowledge of forms of attack on computer networks understanding common forms and threats and preventions.

System Software - Students develop knowledge of the purpose and function of systems software including operating systems and utility software.

Year 8 Year 9

Year 8

Year 9 Year 10

Year 11

Art & Design

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 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 Year 10 Year 11

Design Year 7 Year 8

Insects - Students are introduced to the Visual Elements, Line, Shape, Tone, Form and Texture, Colour and Pattern to develop drawing skills.

Hundertwasser - Students continue to develop their drawing skills, application of tone, cross-hatching and understanding of composition.

Students develop their drawing skills, look at the different facial features, facial mapping and explore a variety of media and techniques.

Introduction to Component 1: Portfolio - Zoo project - Students explore a variety of drawing techniques, processes and materials.

Component 1: Portfolio - People and Places Project Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Study of a scripted play- focusing on characterisation and themes.

Study of a scripted play- focusing on characterisation and themes.

Scriptwriting - focusing on monologues and duologues to communicate meaning and character.

Study of theatre practitioner Bertolt Brecht’s Epic Theatre, focusing on social, political, historical and cultural aspects.

Preparation for GCSE performance ‘Texts in Practice’- focusing on selecting a relevant script, as a performer- learning lines, developing character, rehearsing, or as a designer (lighting, set or sound).

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Understanding the Elements of Music, with a focus on Pitch, Texture, Dynamics and a deeper understanding of Rhythm. An introduction to Notation and the Instruments of the Orchestra.

A further insight to the Elements of Music, focusing on Pitch, Texture, Dynamics and a deeper understanding of Rhythm. To have a deeper insight to Instruments of the Orchestra.

Developing a further knowledge of Music Theory and Technology skills.

Performance - Developing practical skills.

Composition - Developing composition skills using a wide range of elements Appraising - Advanced music theory/understanding scores Performance - Developing practical skills.

Composition - Developing composition skills using a wide range of elements Appraising - Advanced music theory/understanding scores Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan An introduction to food hygiene and safety.

A basic understanding of basic equipment and its use in the kitchen.

Basic understanding of healthy eating and nutrition, making healthy choices. Seasonal foods and the importance of eating the seasons.

Fruit and Vegetables. Considering how they grow and the healthiest method of storing and cooking. Menu planning and the importance of a healthy diet.

Macro nutrients, their importance in the diet and the functional properties of these nutrients in the preparation of food. Micro nutrients and strategies to get a balanced diet.

Nutrition, Macro and Micro nutrients and their importance in the diet. Non Exam Assessment 2 is started. Practical skills are used towards the Non Exam Assessment Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan What is design? Introduction into the real world of design, What is design? Introduction into the real world of design, recall and develop year 7 work

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

Half Term 1 Curriculum Plan Rounders, Cricket, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Rounders, Cricket, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Rounders, Cricket, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Core - Rounders, Cricket, Softball, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Theory - Skeletal System, Muscular System, Movement Analysis, Practical - Table Tennis, Badminton Sports Nutrition - exploring what constitutes towards a balanced and healthy diet. Outlining the different nutrients, time of consumption, effects of poor diet on performance and creation of a diet plan.

Core - Rounders, Cricket, Table Tennis, Orienteering Practical - Table Tennis Theory - Analysing and Evaluating Performance