Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Index

Art Computer Science Design & Technology English French Geography History Mathematics Music PE Religious Studies Science SMSC Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Art

Year 7

Autumn Term ● Key Skills

Spring Term ● Portraiture

Summer Term ● Animal Sculpture

Assessment  Classroom-based still life test opportunities/  Research-based test Homework

Key Skills ● Shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting

Useful resources to YouTube videos related to shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting aid progress Visits to art galleries

Year 8 Autumn Term ● Insects

Spring Term ● Cubism

Summer Term ● Zombies

Assessment  Classroom-based still life test opportunities/  Research-based test Homework

Key Skills ● Shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting with wire, pen & ink

Useful resources to YouTube videos related to shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting aid progress Visits to art galleries

Year 9 Autumn Term ● Clowns in oil pastel

Spring Term ● Pop Art

Summer Term ● Fantasy Art

Assessment  Classroom-based still life test opportunities  Research-based test

Key Skills ● Mixed media (collage, drawing & painting), shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting with wire, pen & ink Useful resources to YouTube videos related to shading, blending, observational drawing, sculpting aid progress Visits to art galleries

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Computer Science

Year 7

Autumn Term  Esafety & BBC MicroBit  Computer Hardware & Software

Spring Term  Data Representation (binary & denary conversion)  Flowol - (sensors, robot design)

Summer Term  Python Programming  How the web works  Code.org – block-text programming

Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities/ o Q & A and verbal feedback Homework  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser - homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, Creative thinking, Analytical skills, Resilience and Critical thinking skills

Useful resources to  https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zvc9q6f aid progress  https://code.org/  https://snakify.org/en/  https://www.codecademy.com/  http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/kthree/kthreehome.htm

Year 8 Autumn Term  Esafety – Use technology safely  BBC Microbit programming  Computer Network

Spring Term  Data Representation – binary & denary & hexadecimal conversion  Emerging Technology

Summer Term  Website creation – using Dreamweaver  Flowol & Pseudocode  Python Programming

Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities/ o Q & A and verbal feedback Homework  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser – homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, Creative thinking, Analytical skills, Resilience, Critical thinking skills

Useful resources to  https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zvc9q6f aid progress  https://code.org/  https://snakify.org/en/  http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/kthree/kthreehome.htm  https://www.codecademy.com/

Year 9 Autumn Term  Esafety - Digital Citizenship  Algorithm & Python Programming

Spring Term  Data Representation and Computer Hardware  Environmental Impact

Summer Term  Website development & creation – using CS6 Adobe Suite  Computer Network , The Internet & WWW

Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities o Q & A and verbal feedback  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser – Homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, Creative thinking, Analytical skills, Resilience and Critical thinking skills

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Design & Technology

Year 7

Autumn Term  Acrylic pen holder  Crazy car

Spring Term  Food technology  Sketch up  Rocket car challenge Summer Term  Bird feeder  Textiles  Graphics

Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities/ o Q & A and verbal feedback Homework  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser - homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, designing, team work, practical skills.

Useful resources to  www.technologystudent.com aid progress  www.bbc.com/bitesize

Year 8

Autumn Term  Block bots  Food technology

Spring Term  Textiles  Sketch up Summer Term  Steady hand game  Graphics  Trophy Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities/ o Q & A and verbal feedback Homework  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser – homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, designing, team work, practical skills.

Useful resources to  www.technologystudent.com aid progress  www.bbc.com/bitesize

Year 9 Autumn Term  Food Technology  Earphone winder

Spring Term  Plane project  Clock project Summer Term  Sketch up  Speaker project Assessment  Formative assessment opportunities o Q & A and verbal feedback  Summative assessment o Crib sheet marking o Knowledge organiser – Homework o End of term test

Key Skills  Problem solving, designing, team work, practical skills.

Useful resources to  www.technologystudent.com aid progress  www.bbc.com/bitesize

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

English

Year 7

Autumn Term  Study of the novel  Creative Writing---GCSE style

Spring Term  Five poems from the AQA Anthology  Non Fiction Writing

Summer Term  Introduction to Shakespeare  Study of the novel Assessment Reading and writing assessments. Language analysis. opportunities/ Homework Knowledge organisers.

Key Skills  Retrieval of information---analysis of writers’ methods  Using a broad range of language features

Useful resources to Schemes of work---appropriate texts aid progress BBC Bitesize

Year 8 Autumn Term  Of Mice and Men  Romantic Poetry

Spring Term  Creative writing AQA style  Study of Macbeth.

Summer Term  Gothic Literature  Non Fiction Writing

Assessment Reading and writing assessments. Language analysis opportunities/ Homework Knowledge organisers

Key Skills  Retrieval of information---analysis of writers’ methods  Using a broad range of language features  Understanding significance of context

Useful resources to Schemes of work---appropriate texts. aid progress BBC Bitesize.

Year 9 Autumn Term Creative writing AQA . An Introduction to A Christmas Carol.

Spring Term  Study of the Novel.  Non Fiction reading skills.

Summer Term  Conflict poetry AQA Anthology.  Romeo and Juliet.

Assessment AQA exam based reading and writing assessments. opportunities Knowledge organisers.

Key Skills  Commenting on writers’ methods.  Using a wide range of language features and academic terminology.  Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.

Useful resources to AQA past papers. aid progress

The route through the language of France KS3

La famille et les Loisirs À table ! Tout sur moi L’école Les animaux Mon quartier amis (leisure (talk about Year 7 (talk about (school) (animals) (local area) yourself) (family & friends) activities) food)

Ça, c’est mon truc ! (lifestyle)

Aux quatre Year 8 Célébrités et coins du C’est quoi, la En Afrique événements (French monde (daily sportifs (sports France ? life and issues in speaking personalities & (France & other francophone Le monde des countries in events) countries) Africa) countries) médias Les vacances (entertainment (holidays) & advertising

Accro à la Bouger, c’est technologie important ! (technology) (sport & leisure)

Être ado, c’est En pleine Autour du Rendez-vous Chez moi, ça Les métiers quoi ? forme ! monde (parties & veut dire quoi ? (jobs & (issues for (a balanced (Transport & festivals) (home) ambitions) teenagers) diet) holidays) Year 9 The path to a Sustainable Future through Geography in KS3

Can we ever Where & how Q: What is Fieldwork: What What is the How do maps Region Study: know enough do we get & Geography? types of energy Year 7 UK like? work? London about use natural A: Everything does KTC use? tectonics? resources?

How does trade work?

Year 8

What happens How and why How are What is it like where the do we measure populations where land meets weather? changing? people live? Fieldwork: Does the sea? Why are KTC have a rivers microclimate? important?

Fieldwork: Region Study: What is OUR Asia river like?

Factfulness: How can the How can we Climate Science Bridging the development Region Study: SDG’s lead to protect the and a Sustainable Gap: GCSEs similarities & Africa a more equal environment? Future and beyond differences world? Year 9 The Journey through History at KS3

What was London Who should be How did Why did Henry Why did medieval life through time King of England William control VIII marry six Charles I loose in 1066? England? like? times? his head?

Year 7 Year 8

How did everyday Why was the 19th From slavery to How has slavery life change in the century revolutionary American Civil changed over 19th century? in Britain?? Rights? time? Was the British Empire a force for good?

Migration through time

Did WW1 How did the lives of Terrorism Medieval Early Modern cause WW2? Jews change in 1930s through Crime and Crime and Germany? time Punishment Punishment Year 9

Lions led by Donkeys in WW1? Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Mathematics

Year 7 – Edexcel 5 year Scheme of Work: year 1

Autumn Term  Number / Sequences / Shape / Data

Spring Term  Algebra / Fractions / Angles / Graphs

Summer Term  Percentages / Ratio / Equations / 3D shape / Ratio

Assessment End of topic mini assessments and problem solving activities opportunities/ Homework GL Assessment Sept and June

Key Skills  Numeracy, Problem solving, Forming and solving equations

Useful resources to Mathswatch as an independent learning aid aid progress CGP Edexcel KS3 study guide

Year 8 - Edexcel 5 year Scheme of Work: year 2 Autumn Term  Number / Geometry / Probability / percentages / shape

Spring Term  Graphs / Data / Algebra / Ratio

Summer Term  Fractions and Decimals / Proportion / Graphs / Equations

Assessment End of topic mini assessments and problem solving activities opportunities/ Homework GL Assessment June

Key Skills  Numeracy, Problem solving, Forming and solving equations

Useful resources to Mathswatch as an independent learning aid aid progress CGP Edexcel KS3 study guide

Year 9 – GCSE Edexcel: Foundation and Higher Autumn Term  Number /Shape / Algebra/Fractions

Spring Term  Decimals/Powers and roots/ Estimation and accuracy/ equations

Summer Term  Sequences/ Formula / Volume and surface area / percentages

Assessment End of topic mini assessments and problem solving activities opportunities End of term assessment: Dec and June GL Assessment June

Key Skills  Numeracy , Problem solving and reasoning  Developing higher order thinking

Useful resources to Mathwatch for optional homework and independent study. aid progress CGP Mathematic Edexcel GCSE 1-9 study guide

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Music

Year 7

Autumn Term ● Feel the Beat! / Christmas Capers

Spring Term ● Form & Structure / Music & Space

Summer Term ● Caribbean Music / Instruments of the Orchestra

Assessment Individual and group performances, peer and self-assessment of performances opportunities/ and compositions, Baseline assessment of key music skills, singing as a group Homework

Key Skills ● Listening, Composing, Performing, reading music notation, developing group work, developing singing skills, cross-curricular links- English, Maths, History, Science, Geography, RE, SMSC Useful resources to YouTube, BBC bitesize, Google aid progress

Year 8

Autumn Term ● Programme Music / Underground Music

Spring Term ● Sounding Together / 20th Century Music

Summer Term ● Renaissance Music / Music of the World

Assessment Composing and performing own pieces of music, analysing different musical works opportunities/ Homework

Key Skills ● Listening, Composing, Performing, cross-curricular links- English, Maths, History, Geography, RE, SMSC-, developing a deeper understanding of how music has developed over the last 500 years and an appreciation of different music from different parts of the world Useful resources to YouTube, BBC bitesize, Google aid progress

Year 9

Autumn Term ● Soundtracks / Music & The Media

Spring Term ● Theme & Variations

Summer Term ● Jazz Impro / Popular Song

Assessment Assessment of own composed film music, assessment of own composed Theme & opportunities Variations, performances, composing and performing own songs

Key Skills ● Listening, Composing, Performing, cross-curricular links- Media, English, History, SMSC, RE, CS- , use of music technology and IT and music production Useful resources to YouTube, BBC bitesize, Google aid progress

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Physical Education

Year 7

Autumn Term  Basketball  Gymnastics  Netball  Tag/Touch Rugby  Football  Dodgeball  Rugby League Spring Term  Volleyball  Table Tennis  Handball  Rugby Union  Football  Gaelic Football Summer Term  Track & Field Athletics  (Sprints -100m, 200m, 400m)  (Distance runs – 800m, 1500m)  (Throws – shot put, javelin)  (Jumps – long jump, triple jump, high jump)  Short Tennis  Cricket  Softball Assessment Assessment focusses on: opportunities/  Skill execution Homework  Performance in competitive situations  Understanding and knowledge  Tactics and strategies  Observation & coaching skills  Leadership & communication Key Skills  Cognitive skills  Problem solving  Metacognition,  Decision making  Reasoning.  Critical thinking  Analysing  Synthesising  Evaluation  Teamwork  Practical ability  Independent learning Useful resources to aid progress

Year 8 Autumn Term  Basketball  Fitness Training  Netball  Tag/Touch Rugby  Football  Dodgeball  Rugby League Spring Term  Volleyball  Table Tennis  Handball  Rugby Union  Football  Gaelic Football Summer Term  Track & Field Athletics  (Sprints -100m, 200m, 400m)  (Distance runs – 800m, 1500m)  (Throws – shot put, javelin)  (Jumps – long jump, triple jump, high jump)  Short Tennis  Cricket  Softball Assessment Assessment focusses on: opportunities/  Skill execution Homework  Performance in competitive situations  Understanding and knowledge  Tactics and strategies  Observation & coaching skills  Leadership & communication

Key Skills  Cognitive skills  Problem solving  Metacognition,  Decision making  Reasoning.  Critical thinking  Analysing  Synthesising  Evaluation  Teamwork  Practical ability  Independent learning Useful resources to aid progress

Year 9 Autumn Term  Basketball  Fitness Training  Netball  Tag/Touch Rugby  Football  Dodgeball  Rugby League Spring Term  Volleyball  Table Tennis  Handball  Rugby Union  Football  Gaelic Football Summer Term  Track & Field Athletics  (Sprints -100m, 200m, 400m)  (Distance runs – 800m, 1500m)  (Throws – shot put, javelin)  (Jumps – long jump, triple jump, high jump)  Short Tennis  Cricket  Softball Assessment Assessment focusses on: opportunities  Skill execution  Performance in competitive situations  Understanding and knowledge  Tactics and strategies  Observation & coaching skills  Leadership & communication

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

RS-Year 9

Year 9 Autumn Term Science & Religion: The Universe, Creation, Origins of the World & Life. Are Science and Religion Compatible?

Scientific Theories: Genesis, Big Bang, Evolution

Spring Term War & Conflict: Reasons we go to war, The Just War Theory, Christian & Muslim attitudes to War, Pacifism

Islam: Introduction to Islam, Five Pillars, Muhammad, The Qur’an, Rites of Passage in Islam, Islam and Christianity

Summer Term First Give Programme: A fully-resourced secondary school programme that gets students engaging in social action.

Drugs: Illegal drugs, Impacts of drugs, Religions views on drugs, Anti-smoking

Tolerance: Ann Frank, Remember The Titans

Assessment 2 formal assessments per year. opportunities

Key Skills The Y9 Religious Studies subject offers a range of religious, moral and ethical topics for students to explore. Students are challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious and ethical issues. Students also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. They develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study. Useful resources to Reading aid progress Watching the News

Attending ‘Debate Club’

Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Science

Year 7

Autumn Term  Chemistry (Matter) o Particle model o Solids, liquids and gases o Diffusion o Mixtures o Solutions o Distillation o Chromatography  Physics (Energy and Electromagnets) o Energy Transfers o Kinetic energy o Chemical energy o Electrical circuits o Static electricity o Resistance o Electric fields  Biology (Organisms) o Cells o Using microscopes o Adaptations of cells o Unicellular organisms o Human skeleton o Problems with the skeleton o Joints and muscles o Organization of living organisms Spring Term  Chemistry (Reactions) o Acids and alkalis o Using indicators o Neutralization o Metals and non-metals o Displacement reactions o Oxidation reactions  Physics (Light and Sound – Waves) o Sound o Reflection and absorption of sound o Light o Reflection and rarefaction of light o Exploring light  Biology (Ecosystems) o Food webs o Ecosystems o Importance of insects o Flowering Plants o Fertilization of plants o Seed dispersal o Fruits Summer Term  Chemistry (Earth Science) o Structure of the Earth o Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks o Effects of the Moon (seasons) o Stars and Galaxies  Physics (Motion and Forces) o Speed o Distance –time Graphs o Forces o Relative Motion o Understanding Gravity o Gravitational Fields  Biology (Genes) o Variation o Causes of variation o Female reproductive system o Male reproductive system o Foetal development Assessment  End of each unit test opportunities/  Homework to be assigned by teacher Homework

Key Skills  Graphing  Calculations  Making proper scientific observations Useful resources to  KS3 revision Guides aid progress  BBC Bitesize

Year 8 Autumn Term  Chemistry (Matter) o Elements in the periodic table o Properties of metals/non-metals o Patterns in the periodic table o Chemical formula o Polymers o Ceramics o Composites  Physics (Energy and Electromagnets) o Doing work o Machines at works o Thermal energy o Heating o Temperature o Fields and forces o Ideas about fields o Electromagnets  Biology (Organisms) o Human digestive system o Roles of digestive organs o Enzymes o Healthy diet o How we breathe o Gas exchange

Spring Term  Chemistry (Reactions) o Exothermic and Endothermic reactions o Catalysts o Combustion o Using fuels o Thermal decomposition o Physical/chemical changes o Law of conservation of mass  Physics (Motion and Forces) o Equilibrium o Stretching and compression o Hooke’s Law o Air Resistance o Pressure o Sinking and floating  Biology(Ecosystems) o Aerobic respiration o Anaerobic Respiration o Fermentation o Photosynthesis o Leaves o Water and minerals in plants Summer Term  Chemistry (Earth Science) o Understanding the atmosphere o Carbon cycle o Damage to the earth’s resources o Extracting minerals o Importance of recycling  Physics (Sound and Light – Waves) o Exploring sound o Exploring light o Transverse and longitudinal eaves o Reflection o Refraction  Biology (Genes) o Importance of biodiversity o Variation o Extinction o Structure of DNA o Roles of chromosomes Assessment  End of each unit test opportunities/  Homework to be assigned by teacher Homework

Key Skills  Graphing  Calculations  Making proper scientific observations Useful resources to  KS3 revision Guides aid progress  BBC Bitesize

Year 9 Autumn Term Biology Cell biology Chemistry Atomic structure and the periodic table Physics Energy

Spring Term Biology Organisation Chemistry Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Physics Electricity Summer Term Biology Infection and response Chemistry Quantitative chemistry Physics Particle model of matter Assessment  End of each unit test opportunities  Homework to be assigned by teacher

Key Skills  Graphing  Calculations  Making proper scientific observations  Understanding key command words Useful resources to  CGP Revision Books available on Wisepay aid progress  CGP Revision Cards available on Wisepay  Google Classroom,  Logon Science  BBC Bitesize

The path through PSHE in KS3

Physical, Recognising How to make How to assess How to deal with Health and mental and and informed and manage Relationships risky or negative Year 7 wellbeing emotional managing choices risks relationships wellbeing emotions

How to deal with bullies

Living in the Wider World

Health and Year 8 Informed Diverse Parenthood wellbeing choices communities Rights and responsibilities How to deal with first aid emergencies

The role of the media How to access Economic and Bridging the Diversity and Responsibilities advice and Employability business Gap: Year 9 equality as consumers support skills environment and beyond

Relationships

Bereavement, separation Living in the and divorce Wider World