Curriculum Overview
2015/16
Year 7
ART
SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
Baseline assessment
Subject
Focus on primary & secondary observations, use of imagination &
Leader: Mr
Beasley Year the formal elements with art and design.
7 Teachers: Mr
Students are to learn about how to use tones in order to create 3dimensional drawings.
http://drawsketch.about.com/od/learntodraw/ss/pencilshading.htm
Beasley
Henri Rousseau
Colour theories, perspective, history of art research, imaginative
drawing.
Collecting images to develop in the classroom
www.henrirousseau.org/
Insects & bugs
Ceramic Tiles
Development of form, high & low relief
Research what clay is and where it comes from
http://sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Ceramics/Science-Ideas-andConcepts/What-is-clay
Cultural Masks
Research of various cultural masks, purpose, focus on design and
embellishment
Why do we use masks? Research various types of masks from
various cultures.
Mrs West
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Subject Leader:
David Boyington
Desk Tidy
Year 7 Teachers:
D. Boyington
P. Griffiths
A. Brady
Ball Bearing Maze
An introduction to workshop safety. Students will learn how to safely use essential
hand tools and machinery by making a personalised post it note/pencil holder.
An introduction to material classifications and fixing methods.
Students will learn about different types of materials (Natural timbers,
manufactured boards and polymers) and how these materials can be fixed together
by making a hand held ball bearing maze.
Tangram Puzzle
An introduction to structures and forces. Students will learn about the different
types of structure and the forces that act upon them by making a simple catapult.
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www.technologystudent.com
Health and Safety section
Tools and Processes section
(Available from the homepage)
www.technologystudent.com
Resistant Materials section
(Available from the homepage)
www.technologystudent.com
Structures section
Forces/Moments section
(Available from the homepage)
DRAMA
SUBJECT
TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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Subject
Leader:
Miss N Law
Year 7
Teachers:
Miss N Law
Mrs R Jessop
Introduction to Dramatic Skills:
What is drama?
Hot seating
Narration
Thoughts in the Head, Mime
Assessment
Performance
Haunted House:
Story as a stimulus
Use of props
Group work
Thoughts in the Head
Still Images
Physical theatre
Assessment
Performance
Characterisation:
Stereotypes
Use of fairy tales
Biographies
Motif
Perspective
Hot seating
Performance
Assessment
Bullying:
Poem as a stimulus
Use of media
Cyber bullying
Hot seating
Role play
Thought tracking
Monologues
Assessment
Performance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/exploring/explorative_strategiesrev1.Shtml
Students should ensure that any group work rehearsals out of the classroom take place to aid
with assessment pieces
To understand how a soundscape works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKfF_CS 0JoA&spfreload=10
Hot Seating:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/exploring/explorative_strategiesrev6.shtml
Cyber Bullying Website:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/
Stimulus Work: (Timothy Winters)
Poem as a stimulus
Still Image
Mark the moment
Proxemics
Levelling
Character development
Assessment
Performance
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations:
Script Work:
Script reading
Stage directions
Role-Play
Group work
Proxemics
Levelling
Character development
Using Stimuli in Drama:
http://www.artsonthemove.co.uk/resour ces/gamesmethods/stimuli.php
Character Development:
http://users.pgtc.com/~slmiller/character development.htm
ENGLISH
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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Subject Leader:
Lesley Gudger
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr Edmundson
Miss Gooseman
Mrs Dewland
Miss Chappell
Ms Gudger
Mrs Lambert
Studying a novel. One of the following:
• Danny
• Boy
• Room 13
• Tins
• Skellig
• Blitzed
• Millions
• The Hobbit
• Billionaire Boy
• Boy in the dress
• Mr Stink
Encourage regular reading at home
Discuss plot and characterisation
Visit author websites
Literacy skills websites: BBC Bitesize, BBC skillswise
Help to secure understanding of homophones Help to improve spelling
b key words provided by
your child’s English teacher.(Look,cover,write,check)
An introduction to persuasive texts:
Adopt a Panda
Football Fanzine
Reality TV
Discuss how adverts on television and in magazines make suggestions to
their audience.
Help to secure verb and tense agreement (use of websites).
Secure understanding of and spelling of key words (provided by the
teacher) Discuss your child’s class work ; help to improve spelling skills by
learning to spell key words highlighted by your child’s teacher.
Studying short stories.
Myths & Legends;
“Pandora’s Box”
“Beowulf” extracts
“Theseus and the Minotaur”
Encourage wide reading of myths and legends from around the world.
Discuss what makes a good story.
Encourage the use of a thesaurus on homework tasks to develop
ambitious vocabulary choices.
Continue to use literacy websites to secure understanding of the use of
apostrophes, commas, colons and semi colons
Help to spell key subject words provided by your child’s teacher
ENGLISH (Cont.)
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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Poems from Other Cultures
An introduction to the media:
Leaflets
Articles
Persuasive techniques
An introduction to Shakespeare:
“Macbeth”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Encourage wide reading of poems by : John Agard,Benjamin Zephania, Imtiaz
Dharker, Maya Angelou.
Discuss the poems with your child and the effects of words and phrases.
Encourage your child to think about more than one meaning.
Help to secure understanding of the P.E.E chain as a method of discussing
poetry.
Aid your child in learning the spellings of poetic techniques.
Continue to use the literacy websites to improve spelling and punctuation
skills.
Read the poem “Blessing” by Imtiaz Dharker; discuss theme, language and
structure with your child.
Encourage wide reading of newspapers and magazines and discuss the
effects of presentational devices.
Help your child to remember key presentational features with the
mnemonic AFOREST:
Alliteration or anecdotes, F acts, O pinions, Rhetorical questions
E motive language/exaggeration, Statistics /style, Triples /tone
Help to develop the understanding of the effects above.
Continue to secure spelling of key words and words highlighted in your
child’s exercise book.
Discuss plot and characterisation
Use Youtube to view different productions of the play.
Help to secure specific spellings: characters names’ , linguistic techniques and
structural devices ( spellings provided by your child’s English teacher)
Discuss the social and historical context of the play.
Use literacy websites to develop punctuation and literacy skills. Use of
“Sparknotes and “Cliffnotes” on the internet to help clarify understanding of
language.
GEOGRAPHY
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Ellen Fish
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr J Bogie
Mrs S Smith
Mrs E Fish
Mr D Goodwin
Map Skills – An introduction to symbols, four and six figure
grid references, height and how to use a range of maps.
Festivals – A study of major UK festivals such as
Glastonbury, by using map skills gained above
Use any map at home (such as a road atlas) to practice
directions, symbols, grid references and identifying
settlements.
Pupils can research locations of other major music
festivals.
Settlement (Where do we live)
Pupils can use publications such as the Evening Telegraph
Property Guide to collect information on characteristics of
each housing zone, especially prices.
A study of types of settlement and why those settlements
grew over time. A study of the characteristics of zones
within towns and cities
Exploring Britain
A study into the physical and human geography of Britain
including major rivers, mountains, companies and people
Weather & Climate
A study of key characteristics of the Weather, including
the Water Cycle and why it rains. An investigation into
how we record and measure the weather.
Living World – Ecosystems
A study of various world ecosystems including deserts,
rainforests and the Mediterranean.
Africa
A study of the key physical and human characteristics of
Africa, including looking at levels of economic
development.
Pupils can use an atlas at home or programmes such as
Google Earth to learn main physical features of Britain
such as rivers and mountains.
Pupils can practice recording aspects of the weather at
home through observation and watch TV weather
forecasts.
Pupils can watch TV programmes (documentary style) that
concern life in deserts, the Poles, rainforests and other
climate zones.
Pupils can use atlases, the internet etc. to learn the key
African nations and their main human and physical
characteristics. They can watch TV programmes that show
life in Africa, especially those which highlight
characteristics of developing nations.
HISTORY
SUBJECT TEAM
Subject Leader:
Ben Taylor
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr Taylor
Mr Bogie
Mrs Tindall
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
History Skills
Identify and explain bias in various texts – newspapers,
This unit will assess and develop basic historical skills such magazines, websites etc.
Create a historical timeline of different periods /inventions
as; identifying bias, categorising sources, dating,
/ wars.
chronology and deductive reasoning.
Research life in Medieval England.
Contenders to the Throne
Create a presentation about Harold Godwinson, William of
Normandy or Harald Hardraada and explain why they
The Battle of Hastings
should be king in 1066.
This unit will focus on 1066 and will establish what
Research the Battle of Hastings and explain the reasons for
Medieval England was like, why there was a succession
William’s victory.
crisis in 1066 and the events that led up to Hastings. There Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/
will be a substantial assessed piece of work that looks at
Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman
the causes of William’s victory.
Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett
ISBN: 0192801619
William’s England
Create a timeline depicting all of the Norman Kings of
England.
The third unit will look at what William did when he took
Research information for Castle Project.
control of England. It will explain how he used the
Collect resources to build model castle.
Domesday book and feudal system to establish control.
Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/
There will also be an independent investigation into the
Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman
development of castles during this period.
Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett
ISBN: 0192801619
Medieval England
Create a PowerPoint presentation describing the murder
Unit four will consider many of the key events and changes of Thomas Becket
Research the Peasants Revolt and analyse the causes of it.
during the Medieval period. Topics include
Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman
Thomas Becket, Magna Carta, and the Peasants Revolt.
Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett
ISBN: 0192801619
HISTORY (Cont.)
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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Subject Leader:
Ben Taylor
The Crusades
Create a timeline of the Crusades.
Find out about Saladin and Richard the Lionheart – compare the two
men.
Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman Conquest: A
Very Short Introduction – George Garnett
ISBN: 0192801619
The penultimate unit of Year 7 will investigate
the Crusades. It will cover the entire crusading
movement, from its origins to the impact it had
on western culture.
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr Taylor
Mr Bogie
Mrs Tindall
The Black Death
Constructing History
The final unit will look at the Black Death and
the impact it had on Medieval Europe. Students
will create a guide that advises people about the
plague and how to deal with it.
Research the causes of the Black Death.
Create a diary of a person that has contracted the Black Death.
Research the life and death of Richard III.
MATHS
The Scheme of Work provides full coverage of the National Curriculum and has been developed to create a Pathway through the levels of
attainment. Students work through a pathway relevant to their particular current working level to meet their individual needs
Level 3 to 6
SUBJECT TEAM
Level 3U6 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Mathew Holt
1: Algebra
Expressions and Formulae
Sequences
Equations
Algebraic Graphs
2: Geometry and Measure
Angles
2D Shapes
Transformations
3D Shapes
Measures
Angles & Constructions
3: Number
Four Operations
Fractions
Decimals & Estimation
Percentages
Property of Number
Ratio & Proportion
4: Statistics
Interpreting Data
Presenting Data
Probability
www.mymaths.co.uk login details can be obtained from class teacher.
Topics can be accessed via the ‘my library’ section, alternatively you can
use the search function.
www.youtube.com – this often has many videos
demonstrating techniques to solve a variety of questions.
www.cgp.co.uk and www.mathswath.co.uk offer a wide range
of materials that can be purchased.
Encourage your child to ask a teacher during break, lunch or even
afterschool as they are always willing to help.
www.mathsisfun.com a great way to explore fun maths games and
puzzles.
Level 5 to 7
SUBJECT TEAM
Level 5U7 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Mathew Holt
1: Algebra
Expressions and Formulae
Sequences
Equations & Inequalities
Algebraic Graphs
2: Geometry and Measure
Pythagoras
Angles
2D Shapes
Transformations
3D Shapes
Measures
Constructions
www.mymaths.co.uk login details can be obtained from class teacher.
Topics can be accessed via the ‘my library’ section, alternatively you can
use the search function.
www.youtube.com – this often has many videos
demonstrating techniques to solve a variety of questions.
www.cgp.co.uk and www.mathswath.co.uk offer a wide range
of materials that can be purchased.
Encourage your child to ask a teacher during break, lunch or even
afterschool as they are always willing to help.
www.mathsisfun.com a great way to explore fun maths games and
puzzles.
3: Number
Fractions
Decimals & Estimation
Percentages
Indices & Standard form
Ratio & Proportion
4: Statistics
Present & Interpret Data 1
Present & Interpret Data 2
Probability
Level 6 to 8
SUBJECT TEAM
Level 6U8 CURRICULUM
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MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Mathew Holt
1: Algebra
Expressions and Formulae
Sequences
Equations
Algebraic Graphs
Inequalities
2: Geometry and Measure
Pythagoras
Trigonometry
2D Shapes
Transformations
3D Shapes
Measures
Angles & Constructions
3: Number Four
Operations
Fractions
Decimals & Estimation
Percentages
Property of Number
Ratio & Proportion
4: Statistics
Present & Interpret Data
Probability
MEDIA & ICT
www.mymaths.co.uk login details can be obtained from class teacher.
Topics can be accessed via the ‘my library’ section, alternatively you can
use the search function.
www.youtube.com – this often has many videos demonstrating
techniques to solve a variety of questions.
www.cgp.co.uk and www.mathswath.co.uk offer a wide range of
materials that can be purchased.
Encourage your child to ask a teacher during break, lunch or even
afterschool as they are always willing to help.
www.mathsisfun.com a great way to explore fun maths games and
puzzles.
SUBJECT TEAM
Subject Leader:
Jack Williamson
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr Ratyal
Mrs Holland
Mr Goodwin
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Module 1
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ESafety & PPT
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Module 2
Email
Module 3
Publisher
Module 4
Spreadsheets
Module 5
Murder Most Horrid (Database)
Module 6
IT Scratch
Discuss the need to stay safe online and share knowledge.
Allow pupils to carry out verbal research tasks in discussions with
parents.
Listen and rehearse presentation delivery.
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Discuss the need to stay safe online and share knowledge.
Give pupils chance to demonstrate their skills and share what they
have learnt.
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Access to newspapers and magazines.
Encourage students to write reports to add in to their newspapers.
• See modular handbook to reinforce the use of correct terminology.
• Encourage students to attend IT Club with Ms Watson to further their
knowledge of flat file and relational databases.
• Access to Scratch Online – to allow pupils to further their
understanding of computer science. The tutorials will develop skills
and techniques at creating games to solve problems.
MUSIC
SUBJECT
TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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Subject
Leader:
Miss Law
Subject
Teachers:
Miss Law
Mrs Jessop
Introduction to Music:
Music Classroom
Introduction to voice
Programme Music
Elements of Music
‘Atmosphere’ by Missak Takoushians
Instruments of Orchestra
Introduction to Music: Instruments of the
Orchestra
Elements of music
Rhythm, Pulse, Ostinato
Rhythm Tree
Texture
Danse macabre
Peter and the wolf
composition
How to read music:
Graphic score
Notation
Treble clef
Bass clef
Keyboards/ boomwhackers
Chords:
What is a chord?
Discord/concord
Major and minor
3-chord wonders
Performance
Adding melody
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/melody4.shtml
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y1KL4datQM
http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/10
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/notationrev1.shtml
http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/40
Composition
Indian Music
Historical context of Indian music and culture
Raga
Accompaniment
Drone
Tala
Improvisation
Instrumentation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/world_music/music_india1.shtml
Music in the Media:
Adverts
Jingles
Slogans
Voice-over
Composition
Performance/ recording
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug99/articles/20tips.htm
PE
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Subject Leader:
Justin Wakefield
Netball (Girls)
Rugby (Boys)
Overhead passing/moving onto the ball
Passing, Tactical play, Mauling
Shooting – one hand
Kicking, Scrums, Linebouts
Rebounding the ball, Attacking space,
Defending
Game tactics and knowledge of the rules
Football (Boys and Girls)
Dribbling to outwit an opponent, Passing and turns,
Controlling the ball – advanced, Shooting , Heading, Positioning
Hockey (Boys and Girls)
urns
Dribbling to outwit an opponent, Passing and t
Control, Shooting, Tackling , Positioning
Game tactics and knowledge of the rules
Gymnastics (Boys and Girls)
rk and low apparatus
Counter tension and counter balanceb floor
wo Routine construction
Table Tennis (Boys and Girls)
Forehand drive, Backhand drive, Basic serve
Tactical placement, Singles play
Year 7 Teachers:
Daniel Shoubridge
Justin Wakefield
Steve Kemshall
Gordon Todd
Amy Baird
Jen Broderick
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For all PE activities:
Use assessment grids to self-assess
performance set targets for progress.
Attend extra-curricular activities.
Join a club where possible.
Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube
etc or live performances).
Athletics (Girls and Boys)
Basic sprint starts, Basic distance running, Basic relays and changeovers
Basic High Jump, Basic Long Jump, Basic Triple Jump
Basic Shot Put, Basic Javelin
Rounders (Girls)
Cricket (Boys)
Bowling and rules
Basic batting stance
Batting and rules – backhanded
Basic bowling action
Overarm throwing to bases
Overarm throwing
Backstopping, Ground fielding
Fielding – deep and
Postwork and tactical play
short
Officiating and
umpiring
SCIENCE
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Subject Leader:
Mrs H Kemshall
Independence
How organisms are classified
How living things rely on each for survival
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr C Brace
Mr A Brady
Mrs H Kemshall
Mr C Kelly
Mr K Lamb
Mr R Castle
Mr McDonald
Cells and Reproduction
How we can study the microscopic world
How animal and plant cells differ
How cells are specialised to do their job
What changes happen at puberty
How life is created
How hormones control fertility
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Particles and Solutions
How materials can exist in 3 states
How states can change from one to another
What substances can be dissolved
How to increase solubility
Acids and Reactions
What symbols are used to identify hazards
How chemicals can be grouped as acid, alkali or neutral
How an indicator colour and pH is used to communicate
the strength of an acid/alkali
How to make an indicator
How to neutralise an acid and make a salt
SCIENCE (Cont.)
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Subject Leader:
Mrs H Kemshall
Energy and Electricity
What types of energy exist
How energy can be changed from one form to another
How electricity can be generated
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Year 7 Teachers:
Mr C Brace
Mr A Brady
Mrs H Kemshall
Mr C Kelly
Mr K Lamb
Mr R Castle
Mr McDonald
Forces and Space
What types of forces exist
How to measure forces
How to increase/reduce forces
What the solar system is made up from
How the planets are similar/different
How the time of day and seasons change
Ethics and Morals
SCIENCE (Cont.)
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
Subject Leader:
Mrs H Kemshall
Energy and Electricity
What types of energy exist
How energy can be changed from one form to another
How electricity can be generated
Year 7 Teachers:
Mr C Brace
Mr A Brady
Mrs H Kemshall
Mr C Kelly
Mr K Lamb
Mr R Castle
Mr McDonald
Forces and Space
What types of forces exist
How to measure forces
How to increase/reduce forces
What the solar system is made up from
How the planets are similar/different
How the time of day and seasons change
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