Curriculum Overview 2015/16 Year 9 ART SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM Subject Leader: Mr Beasley Year 9 Teachers: Mr Beasley Mrs West Portraits Focus on primary and secondary observations. Students are to learn about proportions, structure of the face/head & how to create 3-dimensional drawings using tones and shadows Use of photography – development of expression, structure and experimentation. Growth & Decay project/Printing Primary and secondary observations. History of art. Research methods Analysis of artists Development of work & experimentation Printing techniques Production of a final outcome HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Support with drawing techniques and research methods www.npg.org.uk Research various drawing, painting & sculptural techniques at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/video/painting/ Research Miriam Laville; www.miriam-laville.co.uk/ Research what lino printing is? Research lino printing artists: Work through evaluation and analysis sheets Research printing techniques James Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EJaQdUSyN0 DT SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM Subject Leader Mr. D. Boyington Students will partake in a range of research and design activities also practical tasks that will allow them to understand the following aspects of the GCSE specification Term 1 Material – Woods Tools and equipment – Marking out & Wasting Industrial and commercial processes – Joining methods Designing products – Design skills Term 2 Material – Polymers Tools and equipment – Marking out & Wasting Industrial and commercial processes – Materials processing and forming & Adhesives Technology – CAD/CAM Term 3 Material – Metals Tools and equipment – Marking out & Wasting Industrial and commercial processes – Heat treatment & Finishing techniques Designing products – Specification criteria Year 9 teachers Mr Boyington Mr. P. Griffiths HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Encourage students to take part in practical activities around the home or community to develop practical skill and understanding. BBC BITESIZE REVISION BBC BITESIZE REVISION Maths SUBJECT TEAM Subject Leader: Mat Holt Year 9 teachers Mat Holt James Yates Simon Lightfoot Sarah Donner Rebecca Muir Georgina Cowen Kayem Shafei YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Number Students will begin a 3 year GCSE course following the new AQA specification. The course comprises of the 4 aspects listed in the table and further information can be found at http://allaboutmaths.aqa.org.uk/ Algebra Geometry & Measures Statistics We actively encourage all pupils to use the ‘Mathsbuster’ revision program, to independently practice mathematical skills on a regular basis to support the learning within the classroom. Drama SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject leader Nicola Law Baseline Assessment: Focus on performance skills with use of voice and character Students are to understand how to best use their voice and characterisation within performance: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpfk6sg/revision - using your body http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z3c2yrd/revision - using your voice Students will be able to create performances in different styles by using different genres of drama: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zm72pv4 http://www.pushtheatre.org/ - Push Fish http://www.franticassembly.co.uk/ - Frantic Assembly Students will devise their own theatre using different styles and concepts http://dramaresource.com/features/devising-theatre/ Practitioners: Focus on genre, skills and practitioners Devising Theatre: Focus on how to devise in groups Scripted Performances: Focus on how to read and use scripts within performance Evaluating Drama: Will focus on live performances Students will work from a script to understand how to create a scripted performance http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z7jqtfr Students will focus on how to effectively write about performances http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z6mxsbk English SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM Subject Leader Lesley Gudger Autumn Term GCSE English Language Develop inferential reading skills Explore how a writer uses language and structural devices to achieve effects Develop narrative and descriptive writing skills Year 9 teachers Lesley Gudger Julie Thomson Antony Edmondson Sarah Gooseman Helen Palmer Jo Indian HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Encourage your child to use a thesaurus when completing homework to develop ambitious vocabulary choices. Read the play “An inspector Calls” with your child. Discuss characters, events and themes. Encourage your child to use BBCBITESIZE (GCSE) to clarify understanding of characters and themes. Research the political backdrop to the play. Continue to encourage wider reading of quality newspapers. Discuss and ask questions about the reading material. Continue to develop knowledge of linguistic terminology with a focus GCSE Literature “An Inspector Calls” J.B Priestley Explore themes, character, structure Encourage your child to read regularly, including newspapers, web based articles and magazines. Revise language terminology: adjectives , nouns, verbs etc BBC Skillswise Encourage your child to learn to spell words which have been identified by the classroom teacher. Spring Term GCSE English Language Develop transactional writing skills. Develop inferential reading skills Explore how a writer Uses language and structural devices to achieve effect Develop the ability to compare and contrast texts. GCSE Literature Develop the ability to respond to and analyse unseen poetry To explore language, theme and structure of poems (AQA Anthology: War and Conflict) “Poppies”, Jane Weir “War Photographer” Carol Ann Duffy “Ozymandias” Shelley “The charge of the Light Brigade” Tennyson “Exposure” Owen. Summer Term GCSE English Language Paper 1 reading skills -Identify and interpret explicit and implicit meanings -Continue to develop comparison skills - Continue develop descriptive and narrative writing skills. - Continue to develop transactional writing skills : Writing to argue Writing to persuade Writing to advise Writing to inform. GCSE Literature: !9th Century novel either: “Frankenstein,” Mary Shelley “A Christmas Carol” Charles Dickens. On poetic terms. BBC Bitesize/Skillswise Research the poets- read some of their other poems. Visit the exam website: AQA.co.uk. Begin to attempt exam papers. Encourage your child to read the novel every night for 15/20 mins. They should read over what they have read to secure their understanding. Use Letts guides or Cliff notes on the internet to help to develop understanding. Encourage your child to make notes independently and highlight quotations which convey character and themes. Research the writers and their historical context. French SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader: Module 1 - Life as a Teenager (Ma Viesocialed’ado) Regular vocabulary testing (using the blue vocabulary books) Mr Chacón-Ríos Unit 1:Describing yourself to include range of personal information www.pearsonactivelearn.com Unit 2: Facebook Year 9 teachers Each students has their own username and log-on. Unit 3: Inviting someone out - accepting/declining Francis Lee Unit 4: Describing a date Kim Robinson www.linguascope.com Unit 5: Describing a music event Mes Chacon-Tuke username –humberston En plus :Cultural component password – school www.zut.org.uk www.frenchgames.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zgdqxnb Module 2 –HealthyLifestyles(Bien dans sa peau) Regular vocabulary testing (using the blue vocabulary books) Unit 1:body parts / paintball Unit 2: sport and fitness www.pearsonactivelearn.com Unit 3: healthy eating Each student has their own username and log-on. Extra: Christmas–traditions Unit 4 :plans to get fit / New Year’s Resolutions www.linguascope.com Unit 5:describing levels of fitness username –humberston Sports in France password – school www.zut.org.uk www.frenchgames.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zgdqxnb Module 3 In thefuture Regular vocabulary testing (using the blue vocabulary books) www.pearsonactivelearn.com Unit 1:My future Each student has their own username and log-on. Unit 2:The world is a small town Unit 3: the working day www.linguascope.com Unit4: My job username –humberston password – school Unit 5:My ambitions www.zut.org.uk A professional portrait www.frenchgames.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zgdqxnb Module 4 Holidays Regular vocabulary testing (using the blue vocabulary books) Unit 1:Questions about holidays www.pearsonactivelearn.com Unit 2:Dream holidays Each student has their own username and log-on. Unit 3: What you need on holidays Unit 4: Holidays’ problems www.linguascope.com Unit 5:Tourists’ attractions username –humberston password – school School during holidays www.zut.org.uk www.frenchgames.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zgdqxnb Module 5:The world I live in Regular vocabulary testing (using the blue vocabulary books) Unit 1:My rights www.pearsonactivelearn.com Unit 2:My priorities Each student has their own username and log-on. Unit 3: Do you like shopping? Unit 4: Happiness www.linguascope.com username –humberston Youngsters against injustice password – school www.zut.org.uk www.frenchgames.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zgdqxnb History SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader Ben Taylor Economic downturn and recovery How was the USA affected by the Great Depression between 1929 and 1945? Students discover the impact of the Wall Street Crash and the ensuing economic depression of the 1930s. www.JohnDClare.co.uk The issue of Civil Rights 1941 - 1970 Why was it difficult for black Americans to gain equal rights between 1941 and 1970? An exploration of the campaign for black civil rights including key events and individuals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/tch_wjec/usa1929 2000/ Social change 1950-2000 How did American society change between 1950 and 2000? Cold War rivalry Why did relations between the USA and the USSR deteriorate between 1945 and 1973? An analysis of women’s liberation, student protest and youth culture. The Development of the USA 1930-2000 by John Wright and Steve Waugh Students explore the simmering rivalry between these two superpowers post WW2. This includes a detailed study of the Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir2/ Year 9 teachers Ben Taylor John Bogie ICT: GCSE Edexcel ICT 2010 Specification SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader: Jack Williamson Module 1 Controlled Assessment: Students will develop their research skills by using advanced search techniques to research key information about their project. They will develop a logo, a database and a digital advert. Discuss how Internet searches can be refined using advanced searches. Module 2 Controlled Assessment: Students will develop a spreadsheet model and write a report on their findings. If you have computer and Internet access, investigate different uses for spreadsheet software and modelling. Module 3 Controlled Assessment: Students will develop a digital adverting campaign and a podcast to promote their business project. If computer and internet access is available; Utilise open source software for editing audio (Audacity) and experiment with packages. Module 4 Controlled Assessment: Students will evaluate their work and complete individual reviews to identify strengths and weaknesses in their work, they will also act upon peer feedback. Review project work with students and offer feedback about how they could develop their work further. Year 9 teachers Miss Holland Mr Ratyal Mr Ayre Discuss & explore via examples what fundamentals are needed for successful advertising. Download Office via DRET Freedom. Explore creating spreadsheets with online tutorials. Media: BTEC Digital Media Production SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader: Jack Williamson Module 1 - Advertising Skills Building: Students will develop their understanding of advertising, they will form teams to create an advertising campaign consisting of print, radio and online adverts for a company and a product. They will also have to individually evaluate their contributions and end result. Module 2 – E-magazine creation Skills Building: Students will develop their understanding of digital publications and why they are important for the future survival of the magazine. They will produce an individual piece based around their hobbies and interests. Students will then evaluate their end product – for creativity, interactivity and how informative it is. Module 3 – BBC Schools Report Skills Building: Students will take part in the national project BBC Schools News Reports. BBC News School Report gives students in the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience. In March, students from all of the UK take part in an annual News Day, simultaneously creating video, audio and text-based news reports, and publishing them on a school website, to which the BBC aims to link. Module 4 - Photography Skills Building: Students will develop their understanding of photography and the uses of digital manipulation for advertising and publishing. Students will use photography to create a new film trailer poster – which they then ‘pitch to the class’. Discuss how their contributions to team work can be positive. Teachers: Miss Holland Discuss & explore via examples what fundamentals are needed for successful advertising. If you have computer and Internet access, students can log on to www.joomag.com at home to continue work. Also explore digital publication on mobile devices and PCs. If computer and internet access is available; visit the website - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport for more details about the project. Use film/movie promotional material and film poster to explore key features. PE SUBJECT TEAM Subject Leader: Justin Wakefield YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS GCSE PE Exam board: Edexcel Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems Regularly revise topic areas discussed in class. Practice Point Evidence Apply (PEA) statements/answers on topic areas. Year 9 Teachers: Justin Wakefield (GCSE & core PE) Steve Kemshall (core PE) Gordon Todd (core PE) Check exam board website for updated practice exam questions/papers. Exam board information www.edexcel.com Practice applying theory learnt on revisions websites www.teachpe.com www.S-Cool.co.uk GCSE bitesize – PE: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ www.brianmac.co.uk Amy Baird (core PE) Component 2: Health and Performance Regularly revise topic areas discussed in class. Practice Point Evidence Apply (PEA) statements/answers on topic areas. Check exam board website for updated practice exam questions/papers. Exam board information www.edexcel.com Practice applying theory learnt on revisions websites www.teachpe.com www.S-Cool.co.uk GCSE bitesize – PE: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ www.brianmac.co.uk Component 3: Practical Performance (Acceptable activities listed below) Research rules on Attend extra-curricular activities Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Sporting activities allowed within component 3 Team Activity / Comments Association football Cannot be five-a-side or futsal Badminton Cannot be assessed with singles Basketball Camogie Cannot be assessed with hurling Cricket Dance This can only be used for one activity Gaelic football Handball Hockey Must be field hockey, not ice hockey or roller hockey Hurling Cannot be assessed with camogie Lacrosse Netball Rowing Rugby league Rugby union Squash Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Cannot be assessed with sculling, canoeing or kayaking. This can only be used for one activity Cannot be assessed with rugby union or rugby sevens – cannot be tag rugby Can be assessed as sevens or fifteen a side. Cannot be assessed with rugby league, cannot be tag rugby. This can only be only be used for one activity Cannot be assessed with singles Cannot be assessed with singles Cannot be assessed with singles Specialist activity Blind cricket Goal ball Powerchair football Table cricket Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair rugby Individual activity Amateur boxing Athletics Badminton Canoeing Cycling Dance Diving Golf Gymnastics Equestrian Kayaking Rock climbing Rowing Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) Comments Cannot be assessed with doubles Cannot be assessed with kayaking, rowing or sculling Track or road cycling only This can only be used for one activity Platform diving Floor routines and apparatus only Cannot be assessed with canoeing, rowing or sculling Can be indoor or outdoor Cannot be assessed with sculling, canoeing or kayaking. This can only be used for one activity Create, practice and perform a training programme for a selected sport/activity. Check exam board website for updated practice exam questions/papers. Exam board information www.edexcel.com Practice applying theory learnt on revisions websites www.teachpe.com www.S-Cool.co.uk GCSE bitesize – PE: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ www.brianmac.co.uk Netball (Girls) Overhead passing/moving onto the ball Core PE Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Shooting – one hand Rebounding the ball Attend extra-curricular activities. Attacking space Defending Game tactics and knowledge of the rules Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Rugby (Boys) Passing - loop Tactical play Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Rucking Kicking Mauling Attend extra -curricular activities. Scrums Line-outs Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Game tactics and knowledge of the rules Football (Boys) Dribbling to outwit an opponent Passing and turns Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Controlling the ball - advanced Shooting – advanced Attend extra -curricular activities. Tackling Heading – attacking and defensive Positioning – formations Game tactics and knowledge of the rules Hockey (Boys and Girls) Dribbling to outwit an opponent Passing and turns Control Shooting Tackling Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Positioning Game tactics and knowledge of the rules Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Gymnastics (Boys and Girls) Attend extra -curricular activities. Counter tension and counter balance- floor work Counter tension and counter balance – high apparatus Basic flight – basic vaults Traveling movements in, around and onto apparatus Handsprings Routine construction Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Attend co-curricular activities. Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Table Tennis (Boys) Forehand drive Backhand drive Use of ‘spin’ in play Use of ‘spin’ when serving Tactical placement Doubles play Athletics (Girls and Boys) Intermediate sprint starts Intermediate distance running Basic relays and changeovers Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Intermediate High Jump Attend extra -curricular activities. Intermediate Long Jump Basic Triple Jump Intermediate Shot Put Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Intermediate Javelin Rounders (Boys and Girls) Bowling and rules Batting and rules – backhanded Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Attend extra -curricular activities. Overarm throwing to bases Backstopping Ground fielding Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Postwork and tactical play Cricket (Boys) Batting – pull shot and placement of shots Bowling – spin Use assessment grids to self assess performance set targets for progress. Attend extra -curricular activities. Long barrier Overarm throwing Fielding positions including wicket keeper Officiating and umpiring Watch the sport (either on TV, YouTube etc or live performances). Science SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader: Helen Kemshall AQA Combined Science Over a period of three years students will study Pupils can take full advantage of the specimen exam papers on offer on the AQA website for the new Combined Science examination. Biology Year 9 teachers Helen Kemshall Robin Castle Keith Lamb Ashley Brady Carl Brace 1 Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology Chemistry 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 10. Quantitative chemistry 11. Chemical changes 12. Energy changes 13. The rate and extent of chemical change 14. Organic chemistry 15. Chemical analysis 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere 17. Using resources Physics http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy8464/assessment-resources Currently new CGP Revision Guides and Workbooks are being produced to supplement teaching of the new course and once these are available for sale the Academy will be in touch with parents. Pupils and parents can use these for preparation for new material or for revision purposes. Pupils and parents also access the BBC Bitesize website to help prepare for new topics or exams. The link can be found below – http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv 18. Forces 19. Energy 20. Waves 21. Electricity 22. Magnetism and electromagnetism 23. Particle model of matter 24. Atomic structure Biology (Triple pupils) Subject Content 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology Pupils can take full advantage of the specimen exam papers on offer on the AQA website for the new Combined Science examination. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy8464/assessment-resources Currently new CGP Revision Guides and Workbooks are being produced to supplement teaching of the new course and once these are available for sale the Academy will be in touch with parents. Pupils and parents can use these for preparation for new material or for revision purposes. Pupils and parents also access the BBC Bitesize website to help prepare for new topics or exams. The link can be found below – http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv Chemistry (Triple pupils) Pupils can take full advantage of the specimen exam papers on offer on the AQA website for the new Combined Science examination. Subject content 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy8464/assessment-resources 2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 3. Quantitative chemistry 4. Chemical changes 5. Energy changes 6. The rate and extent of chemical change 7. Organic chemistry 8. Chemical analysis 9. Chemistry of the atmosphere 10. Using resources Physics (Triple pupils) Currently new CGP Revision Guides and Workbooks are being produced to supplement teaching of the new course and once these are available for sale the Academy will be in touch with parents. Pupils and parents can use these for preparation for new material or for revision purposes. Pupils and parents also access the BBC Bitesize website to help prepare for new topics or exams. The link can be found below – http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv Pupils can take full advantage of the specimen exam papers on offer on the AQA website for the new Combined Science examination. Subject Content 1. Forces 2. Energy 3. Waves 4. Electricity 5. Magnetism and electromagnetism 6. Particle model of matter 7. Atomic structure 8. Space physics (physics only) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy8464/assessment-resources Currently new CGP Revision Guides and Workbooks are being produced to supplement teaching of the new course and once these are available for sale the Academy will be in touch with parents. Pupils and parents can use these for preparation for new material or for revision purposes. Pupils and parents also access the BBC Bitesize website to help prepare for new topics or exams. The link can be found below – http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv Spanish SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 9 CURRICULUM Subject Leader and Year 9 teacher The Spanish sounds:key phonics of pronunciation Students are to learn the basic sound of the Spanish language. in Spanish http://www.studyspanish.com/pronunciation/ Bases of Spanish grammar:definite and indefinite To learn/consolidate knowledge of basic Spanish grammar. articles, masculine and feminine nouns and adjectival agreements. Mr Chacón-Ríos HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS http://www.studyspanish.com/tutorial.htm My life:greetings and personality; brothers, sisters Students are to learn how to communicate in Spanish. Pearson active learn: Viva and pets. 1 Module 1 My free time:likes/dislikes, sports and free time activities in different weather conditions. My school:school life, subjects, timetable and facilities. https://www.activeteachonline.com/product/view/id/35/page/0/mode/dps To describe what youngsters normally do in their free time in relation with different weather conditions. Viva 1 Module 2 https://www.activeteachonline.com/product/view/id/35/page/0/mode/dps To describe school life and topics related to education. Viva 1 Module 3 My family and my friends: Family members and their descriptions. Where you live. https://www.activeteachonline.com/product/view/id/35/page/0/mode/dps To learn to describe family and house.Viva 1 Module 4 https://www.activeteachonline.com/product/view/id/35/page/0/mode/dps My town:The town/city you live in: facilities, activities and opinions. To describe the town/city you live in.Viva 1 Module 5 https://www.activeteachonline.com/product/view/id/35/page/0/mode/dps