HoD Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2Art Mr Freeman Topic: Zentangle

Content: Confidence and meditationTopic: Zentangle animalsContent: Developing personal links

Topic: POP ArtContent: Art history and cultural links

Topic: POP Art postersContent: Applying knowledge

Topic: Circus and FairgroundContent: Tradition and SMSC Links

Topic: Carousel HorsesContent: Developing a discriminitave style

Cooking and Nutrition

Mr McGiffen/Mr Morton

Topic: H &S and cookingContent: Why do we cook food. Fruit and vegetables. Cooking techniques.

Topic: Diet and NutritionContent: The nutrients, functions and sources. Diet related health problems

Topic: Food Choice and meal planningContent: Why do people chose what to eat. Meal planning for different groups.

Topic: H &S and cookingContent: Why do we cook food. Fruit and vegetables. Cooking techniques.

Topic: Diet and NutritionContent: The nutrients, functions and sources. Diet related health problems

Topic: Food Choice and meal planningContent: Why do people chose what to eat. Meal planning for different groups.

Media Tech Mr McGiffen Topic: Introduction to Trailers & Film LanguageContent: Analysing generic conventions of trailers. Learning about film language and its use in trailers.

Topic: Storyboarding & FilmmakingContent: Pre-Production Planning skills including storyboarding. Filming separate scenes to use in a trailer

Topic: Editing the film & Critical AnalysisContent: Learning how to edit and add SFX in Adobe Premiere. How to analyse trailers and screen for feedback

Topic: Introduction to Trailers & Film LanguageContent: Analysing generic conventions of trailers. Learning about film language and its use in trailers.

Topic: Storyboarding & FilmmakingContent: Pre-Production Planning skills including storyboarding. Filming separate scenes to use in a trailer

Topic: Editing the film & Critical AnalysisContent: Learning how to edit and add SFX in Adobe Premiere. How to analyse trailers and screen for feedback

Graphics Tech Mr McGiffen Topic: Introduction to Graphic Design - packaging for Herbs and SpicesContent: Conduct Market Research for 'Live' brief with the Incredible Aqua Garden and create designs to meet a specification

Topic: Developing designs and creating lea�ets and packagingContent: Using nets, creating graphics,testing materials and making prototype screating final outcome, evaluation of findings

Topic: Developing knowledge and applying learningContent: Developing graphic skills and applying them to creating merchandise and promotional items for the Incredible Aqua Garden

Topic: Introduction to Graphic design - create an Eat Fresh Recipe Book Content: Conduct Market Research for 'Live' brief and create designs to meet a specification

Topic: Developing designs and creating graphic outcomes Content: Developing graphic style, show influence of illustrator Carrie Lewis, create prototype and test materials

Topic: Developing knowledge and applying learningContent: Developing graphic skills and applying them to creating merchandise and promotional items for the Eat Fresh educational programme

Drama Miss Brockman Topic: Basic skills, baseline assessment and What has happened to Lulu?Content:• Skills Recap/ Baseline Assessment• To be able to use a range of EXPLORATIVE STRATEGIES in order to explore a theme• To be able to work effectively in pairs• To understand the meaning of DUOLOGUE• To be able to include THOUGHT TRACKING and NARRATION in a piece of Drama• To understand how to use SPLIT SCENE effectively.• To be able to create an effective PREPARED IMPROVISATION that includes THOUGHT TRACKING• To be able to write IN ROLE

Topic: Plane crash, Movement and Teenage crimeContent:• To be able to work CO-OPERATIVELY in groups• To understand the difference between CROSSCUTTING and SPLIT SCENE• To be able to use CROSS CUTTING effectively• To understand the meaning of MULTIROLE and include it within the drama• To be able to use basic MOVEMENT SKILLS and PHYSICAL THEATRE• To understand the meaning of UNISON and CANONo To create a SUBSTANTIAL and EFFECTIVE piece of Drama that educates young people about the dangers of knife crime

Topic: Racism and Mental HealthContent:• To produce Drama based around a given theme using a RANGE OF SKILLS• To understand how a MASK can be used in a symbolic way • To understand the meaning of TIE or THEATRE IN EDUCATION• To explore a serious REAL LIFE ISSUE• To develop the idea of creating a piece of THEATRE IN EDUCATION• To be able to share ideas for a dramatic presentation, NEGOTIATING EFFECTIVELY with each other • To develop VOCAL and PHYSICAL skills• To be able to SUSTAIN a role in performance through demonstrating skills in VOCAL AND PHYSICAL ESPRESSION• To be able to perform in front of an audience

Topic: Genre and RunawaysContent:• To understand the meaning of GENRE and NATURALISM and create a piece of NATURALISTIC drama• To be able to create a NATURALISTIC character and DUOLOGUE• To understand the meaning and origins of the word MELODRAMA• To be able to use an EXAGGERATED acting style• To understand the STOCK CHARACTERS found in a Melodrama • To produce a short Melodrama• To understand the words INTERPRET and ANNOTATE and be able to annotate and interpret a script• To be able to create own version of the script using a range of dramatic techniques

Topic: Greek Theatre and Flashback- Train TragedyContent:• To be able to work in UNISON to create drama in the style of GREEK THEATRE• To be able to experiment with chorus work• To understand why an EXAGGERATED style of drama was necessary in Greek theatre.• To be able to use EXAGGERATED FACIAL EXPRESSIONS and GESTURES within a performance• To be able to create TENSION in a drama• To be able to use FLASHBACK• To be able to work collaboratively in order to create an effective piece of Drama that includes FLASHBACK, TENSION and a wide range of appropriate Drama Skills• To use AUDIENCE ADDRESS within the Drama

Topic: Alice in WonderlandContent:• To understand the meaning of PHYSICAL THEATRE• To experiment with PHYSICAL THEATRE techniques in order to develop more CONTROLLED MOVEMENT and FOCUS• To be able to create an ENSEMBLE piece using Physical Theatre • To understand the kind of language used in storytelling• To be able to use voice, movement and gesture to create a NON-NATURALISTIC performance in response to a story extract• To be able to use PHYSICAL THEATRE to respond to a STIMULUS• To be able to create a character from an inanimate object using MIME and IMPROVISATION• To use FREEZE FRAMES and SOUNDSCAPES to enhance TENSION and ATMOSPHERE

English Mrs WookeyGeography Mrs Jevons Topic: Polar Bears live in the Arctic, not the

Antarctic. But why not?(Ecosystems and adaptations)Content: Students develop an understanding of a variety of ecosystems around the world and the impacts humans have on these. They study the adaptations plants and animals have made to endure these environments, e.g. the Tropical Rainforest

Topic: Where on Earth is …..?Part Two.India and AfricaContent: Studying the physical and human Geography in these locations.

Topic: Where on Earth is …..?Part Two.India and AfricaContent: Studying the physical and human Geography in these locations.

Topic: How do you fit 7 billion people on a planet?(Population and Urbanisation)Content: Understanding how the population of the planet has changed over time and the impacts that has on the planet.

Topic: Where on Earth is …..?Part Three.ChinaContent: Studying the physical and human Geography in this country.

Topic: How do we keep our mobiles charged up?(Energy)Content: Students study how energy is created from natural resources and the impacts the different energies have on the planet

History Mr Wardman Topic: Britain 1485-1750Content: The Tudors and The Stuarts

Topic: Britain 1485-1750Content: The Tudors and The Stuarts

Topic: Britain 1485-1750Content: The Tudors and The Stuarts

Topic: Britain 1485-1750Content: The Tudors and The Stuarts

Topic: Britain 1750-1900Content: The Industrial Revolution

Topic: Britain 1750-1900Content: The Industrial Revolution

Computing Mrs Mcdermott/Mr Mayall

Topic: E-Safety UpdateContent: An update on safety when using social media

Topic: Small BasicContent: A continuation from Logo in year 7 – Programming language

Topic: PythonContent: Learning new skills on a more advanced programming language.

Topic: DreamweaverContent: Creating a PowerPoint an uploading to Dreamweaver as web design app.

Topic: Photo EditingContent: Learning the art of editing photographs in Fireworks.

Topic: Micro bitContent: Programming of a small computer chip.

Maths- Delta Pathway

Mr Milnes Topic: Factors and PowersTopic: Working with powers

Topic: 2D shapes and 3D solidsTopic: Real life graphs

Topic: TransformationsTopic: Fractions, decimals and percentages

Topic: Constructions and loci Topic: ProbabilityTopic: Scale drawings and measures

Topic: Graphs

Maths- Theta Pathway

Mr Milnes Topic: NumberTopic: Area and Volume

Topic: Statistics, graphs and chartsTopic: Expressions and equations

Topic: Real-life graphsTopic: Decimals and ratio

Topic: Lines and angles Topic: Calculating with fractionsTopic: Straight Line Graphs

Topic: Percentages, decimals and fractions

Maths- Pi Pathway

Mr Milnes Topic: Number properties and calculationsTopic: Shapes and measures in 3D

Topic: StatisticsTopic: Expressions and equations

Topic: Decimal calculationsTopic: Angles

Topic: Number properties Topic: SequencesTopic: Fractions and percentages

Topic: Probability

Delivered on a carousel Music Miss Brockman

GIRLS

PE Mr Duerden Topic: Outwitting an opponent in invasion games. Content: Netball/FootballPerform basic skills, apply basic tactics. Understand key rules and terminology. Understand the importance of warming.

Topic: Accurate replication.Content: Gymnastics Perform advanced elements of travel. Create and perform elements of balance.

Topic: Demonstrate creativity in elements of Dance.Content: James Bond DancePerform skills and techniques demonstrating tension, control and fluency.

Topic: Outwitting an opponent in net and wall games. Content: BadmintonPerform skills, techniques and ideas that demonstrate control and precision. Take the role of an official.

Topic: Striking and Fielding.Content: Rounders.Perform skills, techniques and ideas that demonstrate control and precision. Identifiy strengths and weakness of a peer.

Topic: Perform at maximum levels.Content: Athletics.Accurately replicate the correct technique of a variety of athletics events.

BOYS

PE Mr Duerden Topic: Outwitting an opponent in invasion games. Content: Football/BasketballPerform skills, techniques and ideas that demonstrate control and precision. Understand the benefits of exercise.

Topic: Healthy and active lifestyle. Content: Health related fitness.Explain the effects of exercise on the body. Perform and measure a variety of fitness based activities.

Topic: Demonstrate creativity in elements of Dance.Content: James Bond Dance.Perform basic skills, apply basic techniques. Understand key terminology. Demonstrate leadership during warm up activities.

Topic: Outwitting an opponent in net and wall games. Content: Badminton.Perform skills, techniques and ideas that demonstrate control and precision. Take the role of an official.

Topic: Striking and Fielding.Content: Cricket.Perform skills, techniques and ideas that demonstrate control and precision. Identifiy strengths and weakness of a peer.

Topic: Perform at maximum levels.Content: Athletics.Accurately replicate the correct technique of a variety of athletics events.

Science Mr Riding

EPR Mr Womack Topic: MonasticismContent: What is it like to be a monk or nun, and why would people choose this way of life?

Topic: MonasticismContent: What is it like to be a monk or nun, and why would people choose this way of life?

Topic: Old Testament StudiesContent: Tracing the development of Judaism, Christianity and Islam through such stories as Creation, Adam and Eve, The Flood and Moses and the 10 Commandments.

Topic: Old Testament StudiesContent: Tracing the development of Judaism, Christianity and Islam through such stories as Creation, Adam and Eve, The Flood and Moses and the 10 Commandments.

Topic: Life After DeathContent: Exploring various religious arguments about life after death and the impact these beliefs have upon people’s actions in daily life.

Topic: IslamContent: How do Muslims live? What do they believe and why? An exploration of the world’s fastest growing religion

MFL Miss Boardman Topic: Mi vida (My life)Content: Consolidation unit to support the transition to one language on the curriculum. The unit focuses on:• Introductions• Classroom Language• Pencil case items• Numbers 1-60• Months and Days• Birthdays• Ages• Alphabet• Colours• Descriptions of self and family members• Pets

Topic: La comida (Food)Content: Pupils will identify and use a range of vocabulary in relation to food and eating habits. The unit focuses on: • Types of food • What people like to eat and drink• Opinions about food• Different meals• Using different tenses to talk about eating habits• Shopping for food• Using larger numbers• Quantities• Ordering food in a cafe/restaurant• Typical dishes• La Navidad y el Año Nuevo (Christmas and New Year)

Topic: De comprasContent: Pupils will identify and use a range of vocabulary in relation to shopping. The unit focuses on:

• Different shops and what can be bought there• Pocket money and spending habits• Different items of clothing• Likes and dislikes• Shopping for clothes language• Buying presents

Topic: La salud (Health)Content: Pupils will identify and use a range of vocabulary in relation to health and healthy lifestyles. The unit focuses on:

• Parts of the body• Structures for explaining what is hurting• Identifying other illnesses• Explaining how long someone has been ill• Simple remedies for illness• Eating habits/lifestyle• Giving advice for a healthier lifestyle

Topic: En el futuro (In the future)Content: Pupils will identify and use a range of vocabulary in relation to future plans and life in the future. The unit focuses on:

• Identifying what people do in their free time using the present tense• Describing what people are going to do at the weekend using different forms of the future tense• Jobs and Careers• Future job aspirations• Predicting the world of the future

Topic: Los viajes y el turismo (Travel and tourism)Content: Pupils will identify and use a range of vocabulary in relation to travel and tourism. The unit focuses on:• Towns and regions in Spain• Letters to the tourist office• What there is for tourists• What activities people can do in different places• Holiday plans past and present• Arranging accommodation• Suitcase items

In maths during KS3 students will study one of three pathways (either Delta, Theta or Pi). This will be decided on by the department at the start of the

year depending on previous knowledge and results achieved by the class.

Topic: CHEMISTRYContent: Reactivity and Periodic table - Earth and atmosphere - Acids and Alkalis

Topic: PHYSICSContent: Sound and Light - Magnetism - Electricity

Topic: BIOLOGYContent: Plants and photosynthesis - Nutrition - Health - Inheritance and variation

Topic: Who Needs Rules? Topic: Freedom and Oppression Topic: Rich and Poor

Musicianship Singing, solfa, improvisation, composition, reading and writing notation, rhythm, pulse, pitch, solo, ensemble, canon, sing and play.

Folk Music Keyboard skills, standard notation, chords, rhythm, musical literacy, listening. Band project/Song writing Composition, musical elements, chords, ensemble skills, instrumentation, expression and performance.

Classical Music Solo performance, standard notation, musical literacy, chords, expression, keyboard skills.