Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview
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THE HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL KS3 Curriculum Overview Contents Subject Page Number English 2 Mathematics 4 Science 6 Art and Design 11 Computer Science 13 Design Technology 15 Geography 18 History 20 French 22 Spanish 23 Music 25 Physical Education 26 Religious Education 32 1 Click here to return to the Contents Page KS3 Scheme of Work - ENGLISH Year 7 Topic(s) Content Range of extracts from fiction and nonfiction, poems 1 Growing up over Time exploring ideas and experiences around growing up and forming one’s own identity 2 Class reader: Goodnight Mr Study of a complete novel, complementing the focus Tom OR The Boy in the Striped on childhood experience explored in Growing up over Pyjamas time Sequence of lessons devised by King’s College London. These lessons aim to develop cognitive skills 3 Let’s Think in English through a range of short texts, primarily explored Term 1 & 2 through reading and discussion Stage adaptation (by Philip Pullman) of Mary Shelley’s novel. Exploring the Gothic and introducing pupils to 4 Frankenstein: the play literary and dramatic concepts they will encounter throughout their study of English Exercises designed to consolidate, secure and build upon pupils’ understanding of English grammar, 5 Consolidation of basic skills spelling and punctuation to strengthen their skills as writers and communicators across the curriculum Study of a complete play by Shakespeare. The work will be considered as a literary and dramatic text; Shakespeare’s language and stagecraft; contextual 1 The Tempest issues e.g colonization; creative and academic tasks; spoken and written exercises; cross-curricular links with History, Geography, Art, Music and RE. Close study of a complete novel which will 2 Class reader: Miss Peregrine’s complement pupils’ study of The Tempest for School for Peculiar Children example the issues around the use of power and Term 3 & 4 magic Sequence of lessons devised by King’s College London. These lessons aim to develop cognitive skills 3 Let’s Think in English through a range of short texts, primarily explored through reading and discussion Exercises designed to consolidate, secure and build upon pupils’ understanding of English grammar, 4 Consolidation of basic skills spelling and punctuation to strengthen their skills as writers and communicators across the curriculum 2 Click here to return to the Contents Page Unit of work exploring the genre of travel writing; a 1 Quests and journeys range of fiction and non-fiction texts 2 Our Day Out Study of a complete modern drama by Willy Russell 3 Let’s Think in English/class Class reader links to main focus of Journeys and the reader: The Hobbit by J R R quest narrative Tolkien Term 5 & 6 Exercises designed to consolidate, secure and build upon pupils’ understanding of English grammar, 4 Consolidation of basic skills spelling and punctuation to strengthen their skills as writers and communicators across the curriculum Pupils complete their study of the set texts. An end of year exam will assess their progress and 4 End-of-year assessment understanding and measure their improvement in English over Year 7 Year 8 Topic(s) Content Study of a complete novel by Terry Pratchett. Exploring how a contemporary novel with a historical 1 Dodger by Terry Pratchett setting and the relationships between history and fiction Term 1 & 2 2 Class reader: Curious Incident Study of a complete novel by Mark Haddon of the Dog in the Night Time Continuing the sequence of lessons on a fortnightly 3 Let’s Think in English basis begun in Year 7 Study of a complete play by Shakespeare. Exploring 1 Julius Caesar issues of power, trust, loyalty and betrayal Term 3 & 4 2 Class reader: Martin Pig Study of a complete novel by Kevin Brooks. 3 Let’s Think in English Study of a range of extracts and short texts, fiction and non-fiction, on the topic of Crime. Pupils will be introduced to a range of contemporary and heritage 1 Crime Writing texts and consider the appeal of the crime genre across time, as well as addressing issues around crime and punishment Term 5 & 6 2 Class reader: Running Girl by Study of a complete contemporary crime fiction novel Simon Mason OR Knightley and for young adults, exploring how the genre continues Son by Rohan Gavin to have widespread appeal End of year exam will assess progress made in English 3 End-of-year assessment throughout Year 8 3 Click here to return to the Contents Page Year 9 Topic(s) Content Study of a complete modern Drama text or novel, 1 Journey’s End OR The Woman developing skills and understanding gained in Black throughout KS3 Term 1 & 2 2 Development of Language Students practise and refine skills in both Reading and skills Writing addressed through the main set texts Study of a complete Shakespeare play, introducing the genre of Tragedy and extending students’ Term 3 & 4 Romeo and Juliet understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s language and stagecraft Study of a range of heritage and contemporary 1 Anthology of poetry poems, embracing both literary critical and creative approaches to poetry Term 5 & 6 Study of a complete novel by a heritage writer from a 2 Of Mice and Men different culture End of year exam will assess progress made in English 3 End-of-year assessment throughout Year 9 KS3 Scheme of Work – MATHEMATICS Year 7 Topic(s) Content Number, including primes highest common factor lowest common multiple. Patterns and numbers. Term 1 Module 1 Expressions and brackets Fractions, decimals and percentages and their equivalencies. BODMAS, estimating and using a calculator. Formulae and negative numbers. Ordering fractions percentages decimals Term 2 Module 2 Setting up and solving Equations, substitution Linear Sequences Fours rules and Fractions Percentages including multipliers. Term 3 Module 3 Approximating and Estimating. Ratio including problems. Constructions and triangles Term 4 Module 4 Angles and Parallel lines Areas of shapes including the circle Finding Surface area and volume including converting of units. Term 5 Module 5 Equations of lines Transformations Mean mode median and comparing data Term 6 Module 6 Constructing Statistical diagrams 4 Click here to return to the Contents Page Year 8 Topic(s) Content Use of Venn diagrams in HCF and LCM Term 1 Module 1 Standard form and the 4 rules. Recurring decimals and fractions Ratio and proportion including best buys Real life graphs. Term 2 Module 2 Percentage problems including reverse percentage Solving equations including ones with 2 brackets to expand Changing the subject of a formula Solve inequalities Term 3 Module 3 Quadratic sequences. Equations of straight lines including calculating gradient Term 4 Module 4 Plans and elevations Angles and Polygons Length and area of part circles. Pythagoras Theorem Term 5 Module 5 Probability including sample space and probability trees Scatter Diagrams and interpretation Averages and grouped data Term 6 Module 6 Cumulative frequency diagrams Year 9 Topic(s) Content Further number, factors & multiples Term 1 Module 1 Fractions & Decimals problems Rounding including upper and lower bounds Algebra Quadratics Calculating with percentages Term 2 Module 2 Angles, scale diagrams and bearings Polygons Sequences Term 3 Module 3 Co-ordinates and linear graphs Circumference and area including part circles Scatter-graphs interpolation and extrapolation Term 4 Module 4 Statistics graphs and calculations Real life graphs Ratio and Proportion Term 5 Module 5 Equations including Quadratics 2D representation of 3d shapes Congruence and similarity Term 6 Module 6 Transformations 5 Click here to return to the Contents Page KS3 Scheme of Work – SCIENCE Year 7 Topic(s) Content Using a microscope to see plant and animal cells. The role of diffusion. Organisms Adaptations of unicellular organisms. Cells, tissues, organs and systems. The human skeleton, muscles and joints. Matter and its properties. The particle model and behaviour, gas pressure and diffusion. Terms 1 and 2 Matter Changing state, water, mixtures, filtering and evaporation. Chromatography and distillation. Movement and speed. Distance–time graphs. Forces and motion Forces and representing forces. Gravity and weight. Balanced and unbalanced forces and forces and changes in movement. Ecosystems. Food chains, webs and pyramids. Ecosystems Competition Plant Reproduction Seed Dispersal Working safely with acids and alkalis. Reactions of acids and alkalis. PH scale and indicators. Making Salts Terms 3 and 4 Reaction Chemical Reactions Metals and Non metal Reaction of metals Displacement reactions. Conservation of energy. Energy from food. Energy Fuels and energy resources Energy and Power calculations Energy stores and dissipation 6 Click here to return to the Contents Page What is a species and variation? Adaptation Genetics and Reproductive systems evolution Fertilisation and Menstrual Cycle Foetal development Nature of Waves Sound Loudness and Amplitude Waves Pitch and Frequency The Ear and Hearing Using sound and ultrasound. Terms 5 and 6 Static electricity. Electric fields and charge. Electricity Circuits and current. Voltage and resistance. Electrical relationships. The Earth. The rock cycle The Earth and Ceramics atmosphere, space The Sun and stars and Solar System. Days and seasons. The Moon and its craters. Year 8 Topic(s) Content Photosynthesis. Minerals from the soil. Gas exchange in mammals. Organisms Breathing Drugs, alcohol and smoking Nutrition, food tests and diet and digestion Atoms, elements and the Periodic Table. Atoms, elements and compounds. Naming compounds.