Curriculum Overview 2015/16 Year 7 ART SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers: Baseline assessment Focus on primary & secondary observations, use of imagination & the formal elements with art and design. Students are to learn about how to use tones in order to create 3dimensional drawings. http://drawsketch.about.com/od/learntodraw/ss/pencilshading.htm 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.
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Curriculum Overview
2015/16
Year 7
ART
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
Baseline assessment Focus on primary & secondary observations, use of imagination & the formal elements with art and design.
Students are to learn about how to use tones in order to create 3dimensional drawings. http://drawsketch.about.com/od/learntodraw/ss/pencilshading.htm
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.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
Desk Tidy
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.
www.technologystudent.com Health and Safety section Tools and Processes section (Available from the homepage)
Ball Bearing Maze
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.
www.technologystudent.com Resistant Materials section (Available from the homepage)
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.
www.technologystudent.com Structures section Forces/Moments section (Available from the homepage)
DRAMA
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Year 7 Teachers:
Introduction to Dramatic Skills: What
is drama? Hot seating Narration
Thoughts in the Head, Mime 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
Haunted House: Story as a stimulus
Use of props Group work
Thoughts in the Head Still Images
Physical theatre Assessment Performance
To understand how a soundscape works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKfF_CS 0JoA&spfreload=10
Characterisation:
Stereotypes Use of fairy tales
Biographies Motif
Perspective Hot seating
Performance Assessment
Hot Seating:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/exploring/explorative_strategiesrev6.shtml
Bullying: Poem as a stimulus
Use of media Cyber bullying
Hot seating Role play
Thought tracking Monologues Assessment Performance
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
Using Stimuli in Drama:
http://www.artsonthemove.co.uk/resour ces/gamesmethods/stimuli.php
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations: Script Work: Script reading
Stage directions Role-Play
Group work Proxemics Levelling
Character development
Character Development:
http://users.pgtc.com/~slmiller/character development.htm
ENGLISH
SUBJECT TEAM YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Poems from Other Cultures
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.
An introduction to the media: Leaflets Articles Persuasive techniques
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.
An introduction to Shakespeare: “Macbeth” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
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)
A study of types of settlement and why those settlements grew over time. A study of the characteristics of zones within towns and cities
Pupils can use publications such as the Evening Telegraph Property Guide to collect information on characteristics of each housing zone, especially prices.
Exploring Britain
A study into the physical and human geography of Britain including major rivers, mountains, companies and people
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.
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.
Pupils can practice recording aspects of the weather at home through observation and watch TV weather forecasts.
Living World – Ecosystems
A study of various world ecosystems including deserts, rainforests and the Mediterranean.
Pupils can watch TV programmes (documentary style) that concern life in deserts, the Poles, rainforests and other climate zones.
Africa
A study of the key physical and human characteristics of Africa, including looking at levels of economic development.
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
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Year 7 Teachers:
History Skills
This unit will assess and develop basic historical skills such as; identifying bias, categorising sources, dating, chronology and deductive reasoning.
Identify and explain bias in various texts – newspapers, magazines, websites etc. Create a historical timeline of different periods /inventions / wars. Research life in Medieval England.
Contenders to the Throne
The Battle of Hastings
This unit will focus on 1066 and will establish what Medieval England was like, why there was a succession crisis in 1066 and the events that led up to Hastings. There will be a substantial assessed piece of work that looks at the causes of William’s victory.
Create a presentation about Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy or Harald Hardraada and explain why they should be king in 1066. Research the Battle of Hastings and explain the reasons for William’s victory. Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/ Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett ISBN: 0192801619
William’s England
The third unit will look at what William did when he took control of England. It will explain how he used the Domesday book and feudal system to establish control. There will also be an independent investigation into the development of castles during this period.
Create a timeline depicting all of the Norman Kings of England. Research information for Castle Project. Collect resources to build model castle. Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/ Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett ISBN: 0192801619
Medieval England
Unit four will consider many of the key events and changes during the Medieval period. Topics include Thomas Becket, Magna Carta, and the Peasants Revolt.
Create a PowerPoint presentation describing the murder of Thomas Becket Research the Peasants Revolt and analyse the causes of it. Gifted and talented additional reading: The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction – George Garnett ISBN: 0192801619
HISTORY (Cont.)
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
The Crusades
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.
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 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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
1: Algebra Expressions and Formulae Sequences Equations Algebraic Graphs
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.
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
Level 5 to 7
SUBJECT TEAM
Level 5U7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
1: Algebra
Expressions and Formulae Sequences Equations & Inequalities Algebraic Graphs
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
2: Geometry and Measure
Pythagoras Angles 2D Shapes Transformations 3D Shapes Measures Constructions
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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
1: Algebra
Expressions and Formulae Sequences Equations Algebraic Graphs Inequalities
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.
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
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
Year 7 Teachers:
Module 1
ESafety & PPT
• 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.
Module 2 Email
• Discuss the need to stay safe online and share knowledge.
• Give pupils chance to demonstrate their skills and share what they have learnt.
Module 3 Publisher
• Access to newspapers and magazines.
• Encourage students to write reports to add in to their newspapers.
Module 4 Spreadsheets
• See modular handbook to reinforce the use of correct terminology.
Module 5 Murder Most Horrid (Database)
• Encourage students to attend IT Club with Ms Watson to further their knowledge of flat file and relational databases.
Module 6 IT Scratch
• 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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Subject Teachers:
Introduction to Music:
Music Classroom Introduction to voice Programme Music Elements of Music
‘Atmosphere’ by Missak Takoushians Instruments of Orchestra
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/
Introduction to Music: Instruments of the Orchestra
Elements of music Rhythm, Pulse, Ostinato
Rhythm Tree Texture
Danse macabre Peter and the wolf
composition
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/melody4.shtml
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y1KL4datQM
How to read music: Graphic score
Notation Treble clef Bass clef
Keyboards/ boomwhackers
http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/10
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/elements_of_music/notationrev1.shtml
Chords: What is a chord? Discord/concord Major and minor 3-chord wonders
Performance Adding melody Composition
http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/40
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
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
Netball (Girls) Overhead passing/moving onto the ball Shooting – one hand Rebounding the ball, Attacking space, Defending Game tactics and knowledge of the rules
Rugby (Boys) Passing, Tactical play, Mauling Kicking, Scrums, Linebouts
For all PE activities: Use assessment grids to self-assess performance set targets for progress. Attend extra-curricular activities.
Football (Boys and Girls)
Dribbling to outwit an opponent, Passing and turns,
Controlling the ball – advanced, Shooting , Heading, Positioning
Hockey (Boys and Girls)
Dribbling to outwit an opponent, Passing and turns Control, Shooting, Tackling , Positioning Game tactics and knowledge of the rules
Gymnastics (Boys and Girls) rk and low apparatus
Counter tension and counter balance floor wo Routine construction Table Tennis (Boys and Girls) Forehand drive, Backhand drive, Basic serve Tactical placement, Singles play
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) Bowling and rules Batting and rules – backhanded Overarm throwing to bases Backstopping, Ground fielding Postwork and tactical play
Cricket (Boys) Basic batting stance Basic bowling action Overarm throwing Fielding – deep and short
Officiating and umpiring
SCIENCE
SUBJECT TEAM
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
Independence
How organisms are classified
How living things rely on each for survival
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
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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader:
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:
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 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME/SUPPORT MATERIALS
Subject Leader: Year 7 Teachers:
Energy and Electricity
What types of energy exist
How energy can be changed from one form to another
How electricity can be generated
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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