CONTENTS...CONTENTS EBacc Excellence (Competency) Textiles and Food Technology French German Spanish...

CONTENTS

EBacc Excellence (Competency)

Textiles and Food Technology

French

German

Spanish

Music

P.E.

PSHCE

Science

Resistant Materials

English

Maths

Art

ICT

Drama

Pupils will be taught by one of the Year 7 teachers for 8 hours a week. The lessons will cover the majority of

the EBacc subjects (Maths, English, Science, Geography, History, Computing), within cross-curricular topic-

based themes.

We aim to make the transition from Primary to Secondary as comfortable, varied and exciting as possible,

catering to all pupils’ learning styles. All pupils will also be involved in a variety of projects throughout the year

allowing them to take more responsibility for their learning.

Autumn Half-Term 1 Autumn Half-Term 2 Spring Half-Term 1

L2L: A transition unit helping pupils adjust to life at Shoreham Academy and looking specifically at their learning styles. 1. Ancient Ancestors: This topic emphasises how people lived in different eras in history including: Egyptians, Aztecs, Romans, Tudors, WW2 and the present day. How can we analyse historical evidence? What is considered to be ‘healthy living’? Medicine and diet. KEY TEXT: A mixture of historical examples of evidence

2. Transformations: This topic looks at a wide range of different changes in people, nature and buildings. What is going to happen with the new build? Transforming our world. How we are becoming a more eco-friendly world. Transforming shapes on graphs and ourselves in line dances. How do humans and animals transform? Life cycles. KEY TEXT: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

3. Natural World: Habitats, Diversity and Adaptation. Creating our own Island and animals that would inhabit them. Volcanoes: How/ why they form. What happens when one erupts? Natural Disasters. Team work skills and survival techniques. KEY TEXT: Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe

Assessment + Homework Assessment + Homework Assessment + Homework

Homework: A mixture of half-termly independent project work and weekly subject knowledge tasks Assessment: Based on achievement of Key Performance Indicators.



Subject: EBacc Excellence Year 7 Person to contact: Mr S Comben

Spring Half-Term 2 Summer Half-Term 1 Summer Half-Term 2

4. Is Anyone Out There? Space and different worlds are explored in

this topic. What is the Solar System like? What is our Universe like? Planet sizes and distances, conversion of

sizes, enlargements and reduction. What is life like in space? What processes

are involved in flying a rocket and running

a space station? Habitable zones. Philosophical questions...Aliens/ UFO’s. KEY TEXT: The Lion the Witch and the

Wardrobe

5. Local Community A look at the community that surrounds

Shoreham Academy. What jobs do people do in the area? How much is the airport, port and lifeboat

station used? What do the police do for us? What parts of the community do we like?

What could be improved? How? KEY TEXT: How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the

Elephant

6. Global Community A focus and comparison of different

continents and environments across the

globe.

Looking at global history... What is Apartheid? What is it like to live in different countries? What festivals do they have? The rainforests of Brazil. What animals live there? How does the destruction of the rainforests

affect us and the world? KEY TEXT: Out of Bounds


Homework: A mixture of half-termly

independent project work and weekly

subject knowledge tasks Assessment: Based on achievement of

Key Performance Indicators.


independent project work and weekly subject

knowledge tasks Assessment: Based on achievement of Key

Performance Indicators.


independent project work and weekly subject

knowledge tasks Assessment: Based on achievement of Key

Performance Indicators.

Students in Year 7 have two hours of Design and Technology a week. One hour is split between Food and Textiles. Students will rotate between Food and Textiles every half term.

Autumn Term Spring term Summer term

Students will complete a design

and make task which will develop their hand and

machine sewing skills and allow students to explore fabrics and fastenings.

Students will make a zipper case from recycled denim to further develop their machine sewing skills. Students will be

required to provide denim fabric if possible.

Explore project - students gain

experience of a range of decorative techniques used on

fabric.

Homework project:

Let’s get sewing!

Homework:

Soft Toy project

Homework project:

Explore homework project

SUBJECT: FOOD TECHNOLOGY Person to contact: Miss Carrannante

Students in Year 7 have two hours of Design and Technology a week. One hour is split between Food and Textiles. Students will rotate between Food and Textiles every half term. Students on the Food rotation must bring ingredients into school as requested by the teacher.


Students will complete a variety of tasks to help develop their

practical skills and their knowledge of hygiene and safety. Students will be

assessed on their practical skills for this term.

Students will complete a variety of tasks to include an assessed Design and Make

task (‘Toast Toppers’). Students will have their designs entered into a

department competition where the winners will have their design made in the school diner in the summer term

Students will complete a variety of tasks to include an assessed Design and Make task (Pizza bites). Students will work in a group to design

and make the pizza bites.

Homework:

Happy Food project

Homework:

Rocking cake project

Homework:

How to make fast food fit food project

SUBJECT: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY YEAR 7 Person to contact: Miss S. Vincent

SUBJECT: FRENCH YEAR 7 Person to contact: Ms Messent

Autumn Half-Term 1 Spring Half-Term 1 Summer Half-Term 1

C’est perso

Talking about what you like and don’t like using ER verbs. Describing yourself and others with a focus on adjective endings. Using the present tense to describe your personality. Using the third person to describe someone famous.

Mes passetemps

To be able to say what you use your computer and mobile phone for using regular ER verbs. To learn how to use jouer and faire to talk about different sports you do and to use aimer+ infinitive to say what you like doing.

Partez

How to talk about your holidays and where you go using the nous form. Understanding how reflexive verbs work and how to use them to talk about your daily routine. Using numbers to order food in a café. Introducing a third tense with the conditional and future.

Assessments + Homework Assessments + Homework Assessment + Homework

Speaking – describe what you look like Writing – a description of someone famous Culture/ICT – research a famous French celebrity Revision for end of unit tests

Research a French-speaking sports personality Speaking – interview your partner about their sporting preferences Vocabulary – learn sports off by heart. Revision – for end of unit tests

Research a French holiday destination Speaking – café role play

Listening for gist

Writing – an account of your ideal holiday destination using conditional tense

Vocabulary – food and countries Revision – for end of unit tests


Mon collège

To talk about school subjects, giving opinions and reasons for why you like or don’t like them. Learning how to use the 12-hour clock and describe your timetable. Use ‘on’ to talk about your daily school routine and what you eat at lunch.

Ma Zone

Learn about differences between French and English styles of living and accommodation. To be able to say what there is and isn’t in your town and what you can and can’t do using on peut +infinitive. Present tense of the irregular verb aller to talk about where you go in your town.

Studio découverte

Projects to be undertaken on one of three different themes – with possibility to link up with other departments – eg. Art department. In-depth texts on animals, poetry or famous French paintings.


Create a French timetable Memorise numbers up to 30 Speaking skills - questionnaire about school subjects Research – French schools – what are the differences Revision for end of unit tests

Research a French town Speaking – describe what there is in your twon Vocabulary Test – places in town ICT – prepare a ppt presentation on a French town Writing – leaflet about what there is to do in your town

Design your ideal town Revision – for end of unit test

ICT – research on French artists and painters with presentation Speaking – write your own poem Vocabulary – animals Writing – describe a painting Revision – for the end of unit test

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) www.linguascope.com User name: shoreham Password: olympics www.francais-extra.co.uk www.funwithlanguages.vacu.co.uk www.languagesonline.org.uk

SUBJECT: GERMAN YEAR 7 PERSON TO CONTACT: Mrs. M. Wood


Module 1 – Hallo! Greeting and introductions, alphabet and numbers/dates. Colours, everyday school bag objects and talking about where you live. Learning about German holidays and festivals. Understanding classroom instructions

Module 3 – Meine Familie Family – focuses on siblings and pets, including describing people (both looks & character)

Module 5 – Zu Hause At home – focuses on where you live, describing home & own room and household chores.


Stereotypes Reading – wo wohnst du? Where do you live? Memorising – learn everyday classroom language Speaking – giving personal details ICT/Culture – research Christmas traditions Revision for the end of unit tests Assessments in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking

Reading – German family comprehension Writing – describe your family Memorising – family and pets Speaking – asking & answering about family ICT/Culture – pop/sports stars Revision Assessments in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking

Reading – Email from Germany Writing – describe own room Memorising – rooms & furniture Speaking – home life ICT/Culture – English & German homes Revision for end of unit tests Assessments in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking


Module 2 – Die Schule Focuses on school subjects and opinions, telling the time, snack food and drinks, school clothes

Module 4 - Freizeit Freetime – focuses on sport & hobbies, arranging to meet friends, going out & favourite things

Module 6 – Stadt und Land In the Town – focuses on describing towns and facilities, what there is to do and going out for snacks.


Reading – page 35, ex. 1b – Fußball schule comprehension Writing – write an e-mail describing timetable Memorising – learn the way of telling the time Speaking – questions and answers about life at school ICT/Culture – produce a school timetable Revision for end of unit tests Assessments in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking

Reading – holiday postcard comprehension Writing – about sport & hobbies Memorising – free-time activities Speaking – arranging a date ICT/Culture – Questionnaire Revision for end of unit tests Assessments as for the 1st half-term

Reading – letter from Germany about town Writing – home town Memorising – buildings in the town Ordering in a snack bar ICT/Culture – German menu Revision for end of unit tests Assessments as for the 1st half-term

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) German Dictionary Revision Guides: German Key Stage 3 Websites: www.modlangs.co.uk - ID: b00084/PASSWORD: fence2gull www.languagesonline.org.uk - German beginners unit www.linguascope.co.uk Username KMCC Password SUSSEX Moodle

SUBJECT: SPANISH YEAR 7 Person to contact: Mr A. Guillen


Vamos Introduction to the Spanish-speaking world, greeting, introducing yourself, alphabet, numbers, age, nationality, months. Introduction to three high frequency verbs: ‘ tener’, ‘llamarse’, ‘vivir’.

Mi familia Talking about family, describing people and pets. Describing people’s characters. Getting to know the geography of Spain.

El tiempo libre Talking about free time and sports. Saying at what time you will do something. Introduction to future tense and Spanish speaking sports personality.


Research – geography of Spain and South America Speaking – greetings and introductions, spelling name Listening – number and month recognition Vocabulary tests – months Reading – extracting personal details from short text Revision for end of unit assessment

Memorising – family and personalities Writing Task - Descriptions Reading Exercise – Famous person Speaking Activity – Family ICT Research – Family tree using publisher Revision – end of unit assessment Introduction of extended homework project.

ICT/Research a Spanish speaking sports personality Speaking Activity – What you are going to do next weekend Writing Task – Letter to a penfriend Reading Exercise – Sport and Leisure Revision – end of unit assessment


En el instituto Focus on school subjects and expressing opinions, days of the week, classroom equipment and instructions, describing your teachers. Introduction to verbs: estudiar, comer, escribir. Introduction to food and money. Christmas vocabulary.

Vivimos en Europa Describing your house and bedroom; talking about what you do in your house. Describing daily routine.

En la ciudad Talking about your town, giving directions, inviting a friend out, talking about the weather.


Memorising - school subjects for vocabulary test Speaking – expressing opinions about school subjects Memorise Writing – draw and label school bag Describe contents. ICT Create a school lunch menu Revision for end of unit assessment

Research – Internet: Spanish sports personalities Memorising – vocabulary Speaking Skills – an aspect of house and home Writing Task – spare-time activities, Revision – end of unit assessment

Speaking Task – Invitations Reading Activity – Places in town Reading – an aspect of Spanish dance and culture. Writing Task/ICT Creative Task – create a web-page Revision - end of unit assessment

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) www.espanol-extra.co.uk Students will be provided with a vocabulary sheet each www.linguascope.com half term to support homework www.studyspanish.com All students should own a pocket Spanish dictionary www.languagesonline.org.uk www.studyspanish.com

SUBJECT: MUSIC YEAR 7 Person to Contact: Mrs Manton

Autumn Half-Term 1 Spring Half-Term 1 Summer Half Term 1

Introduction to music: This unit aims to introduce pupils to the elements of music and basic musical notation, enable pupils to be able to perform on a keyboard both solo, and in pairs. It also enables all pupils to perform as a whole class ensemble. This is the first unit of year 7. It fits in with the school curriculum map ‘Body and Mind’. It will start with a test, which will enable each pupil to have a baseline on which to develop their learning skills in performing, listening and composing.

The Natural World: This unit aims to focus on developing the performing skills of pupils. Pupils will extend their knowledge of notation and keyboard aptitude. All pupils will perform as soloists – ‘Ode to Joy’. They will extend their learning by performing in ensembles and by studying the classical era and orchestra.

Our Local Community: This unit aims to encourage pupil to think about Music and the Arts in the local community. This could also link into Arts Awards opportunities for some pupils. Most pupils will have a basic knowledge and understanding of music in the local community. They will study British folk music and learn about traditional instruments, structures and folk music in the community. They will understand the benefits of participating in such events.

Assessments and Homework Assessments and Homework Assessments and Homework

Students will be assessed in performing solo and ensemble pieces. Their homework will include theory work and investigating composers.

Students will be assessed on their listening skills and their ability to perform in an ensemble.

Students will be assessed in listening skills and in performing folk music which tells a story. Homework will include a research project, where they will study Morris Dancing and other folk cultures.

Autumn Half-Term 2 Spring Half-Term 2 Summer Half Term 2

Christmas Carnival: This unit aims to introduce pupils to a World Music, specifically samba from Brazil. It will increase their knowledge and understanding of citizenship, in terms of Brazil and the Rio Carnival. The unit focuses on rhythm. Pupils will learn to perform polyrhythmic Latin-American rhythms and the physical drumming techniques of Samba. Pupils will study Salsa – Cuban music. They will perform Cuban music incorporating melody and percussion.

Pupils will study the musical and develop their singing skills. They will study ‘Joseph and the amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ and will focus on developing their performing and composing skills.

This unit focuses on composition and links film music with musical clichés. Pupils will learn how to compose for film, using a range of clichés and motifs. Pupils will have a sound knowledge and understanding of musical clichés. They will understand how to compose music for film clips, using cue sheets and a range of motifs and sound effects. They will revisit keyboard playing through an ensemble performance of a film theme tune.

Assessments and Homework Assessments and Homework Assessments and Homework

Students will perform and compose ostinatos and polyrhythmic compositions. Their homework will include study of samba instruments, the main aspects of samba and composition tasks.

Students will be assessed in performing in a whole class ensemble. Homework will include studying composers of musicals and different song types.

Students will be assessed in performing, listening and composing. Homework will include researching the Buena Vista Social Club and music for film.

SUBJECT: Physical Education YEAR 7 Person to contact: Mr Pulling

Aims

The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils:

develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities

are physically active for sustained periods of time

engage in competitive sports and activities

lead healthy, active lives.

Pupils should be taught to:

use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and tennis]

develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [for example, athletics and gymnastics]

perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms

take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group

analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best

take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.

SUBJECT: PSHCE YEAR 7 PERSON TO CONTACT: Mrs Gregory

PSHCEe is now covered on 3 “enrichment days”. The year 7s will covering the following topics on the three days:

November February March

SAFETY (Bullying)

Students will cover the issues surrounding bullying. They will have a presentation on Child Exploitation Online Protection with workshops to follow. Students will also consider:

- Bullying What is it? - How to cope with bullying - Managing Bullying

BEING RESPONSIBLE (Relationships and Finance)

Students will explore the issues related to living. They will use the REAL game resource to consider things such as:

- Family, friends and friendship

- Loving and being in love - My Ideal partner - Financial responsibilities - Budgeting - Insurance/ Tax/ Bills

HEALTH (Eating/ Personal

Hygeine/etc)

Students will learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. They will have outside agencies giving information on:

- Healthy Eating - Exercise - Alcohol - BMI testing - “Sun safety”

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) www.roadsaftyweek.org.uk www.lifebytes.co.uk

In addition to these three days, students will experience PSHCEe activities within tutor time to support the curriculum. There will also be theatre group performances, year group assemblies and targeted group sessions for specific groups on topics such as CAREERS, SEX and the LAW, SAFETY, DRUGS and ENTERPRISE.

SUBJECT: SCIENCE YEAR 7 PERSON TO CONTACT: Miss Reeve

There will be a formal assessment task every 12 weeks that will take place in the hall. Each topic

listed above will last for 6 weeks so a test will consist of the teaching and learning from one term.

Throughout the topics students will be assessed on scientific understanding and their practical skills.

This will be done through a range of assessment tasks such as short exam questions, written tasks,

questioning and practical’s. Homework will also form part of the assessment and will be made

available on the homework website.

Sites to support learning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z4kw2hv

http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/science/

http://www.dontstoplearning.com/ks3science/contents.htm

http://inteleducationresources.intel.co.uk/keystage3.aspx?id=63

Autumn half term 1 Spring half term 1 Summer half term 1

Students will complete the working in a lab topic. This unit will introduce students to a laboratory and allow them to develop skill to use equipment safely. They will be able to identify common acids and alkalis and describe their properties

Students will complete a topic on energy. Students will be able to identify different types of energy and describe energy transformations through simple devices. Students will be able to evaluate the use of fossil fuels and renewable energy.

Students will complete a topic on forces. This unit will allow students to identify different forces around them and look at the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces.

Autumn half term 2 Spring half term 2 Summer half term 2

Students will complete a cells, tissues and organs topic. Students will gain microscope skills to observe animal and plant cells. They will be able to identify organelles and list their functions.

Students will complete a topic on reproduction and variation. Here students will identify the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system, describe stages in pregnancy, discuss plant reproduction and seed dispersal mechanisms.

Students will complete a unit on particles. Students will be able to identify and describe states of matter from particle diagrams and link to energy. They will also carry out a selection of practical’s to investigate methods of separation.

Students in Year 7 have two hours of Design and Technology a week. One hour completing the following projects:


USB Stick Emphasis on creative process in design and drawing skills

Tea light

Emphasis on Influences in design, designing within constraints, modelling, workshop skills, evaluation

Micro Bot

Emphasis on working to plans and drawings, control and systems, ergonomics Sticker Emphasis on CAD/CAM, creative design, information graphics

Solar Buggy

Emphasis on sustainable energy sources, vehicle design, product testing and development Design investigation activities

Homework

Various set tasks

Homework:

Various set tasks

Homework

Various set tasks

Students in Year 8 have two hours of Design and Technology a week. One hour completing the following projects:


.Wooden Puzzler

Emphasis on design for markets, many cross curricular themes, workshop skills, process charts Pewter Casting

Emphasis on working with metals, designing to a specification, researching around a theme

Pewter Casting continued Pop-up book/card

Emphasis on creative interpretation for design inspiration. Designs based on a set of standard pop-up techniques – pupils provided with templates

Steady-Hand Game Emphasis on production planning, electronics and design for markets Design investigation activities

Homework: Various set tasks



SUBJECT: RESISTANT MATERIALS / GRAPHICS YEAR 7 Person to contact: Mrs Phelan

SUBJECT: ENGLISH YEAR 7 Person to contact: Mrs. G. Bailey

Autumn Half-Term 1

Spring Half-Term 1

Summer Half-Term 1

Skellig There’s a Boy in Girls’ Bathroom The Breadwinner Reading:5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Pre and Post 1914 Poetry Different Types of poetry Anthology Reading: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 Writing: 7.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 (aspect 2),

BBC News School Report (To be piloted in school then decide if we want to make it official/real for the next school year) http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/21874888 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/teacher_resources/ Writing: 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 (aspect 2), 8.2 (aspects 1 & 2), 8.3, 8.5 (aspects 1 & 2), 8.6,

Autumn Half-Term 2

Spring Half-Term 2

Summer Half-Term 2

Narrative Writing S & L 1.1, 2.2, 4.1 Writing: 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 (aspect 1), 8.2, (aspects 1 & 2), 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 (aspect 1), 8.6

Chaucer Reading: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Shakespeare- A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Reading: 5.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 7.2, 6.3 S & L: 4.1, 4.2,

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) Explore the Internet for comparable brochures/advertisement/stories/plays/poems Read a selection of books from the Shoreham Academy Reading List Look at these websites: www.schoolzone.co.uk www.poetryclass.net www.literacylessons.co.uk


Perimeter

Factors and multiples

Area of rectangle and triangle

Mean

Fractions and parts of a whole.

Fractions as a whole.

Fractions as an operation.

Percentages as part5 of a whole.

Percentages as a value.

Percentages as an operation.


Perimeter

Factors and multiples

Area of rectangle and triangle

Mean

+ end of ½ term assessment.

See SA website for homework

Fractions and parts of a whole.

Fractions as a whole.

Fractions as an operation.



Percentages as part5 of a whole.

Percentages as a value.

Percentages as an operation.

+ final end of year assessment See SA website for homework


Start of year assessment

Place value and number sense

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Estimation and rounding

Angles

Polygons

Area of parallelograms

Symmetry and reflection

Order of operations.

Basic rules of algebra.

Expand and factorise.

Rearrange formula.

Substitution.


Place value and number sense

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Estimation and rounding



Angles

Polygons

Area of parallelograms

Symmetry and reflection



Order of operations.

Basic rules of algebra.

Expand and factorise.

Rearrange formula.

Substitution.



Subject : Maths Year 7 Person to contact : Mr B Phillips

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / activities)

Revision Guides, books and web sites www.bbc.co.uk/education/ks3bitesize

www.hsnp.org.uk www.mathsnet.net www.mymaths.com

www.samlearning.com

Homework is usually set on mymaths, internal assessments will take place at the end of each half-term with a final exam at the end of year 7 and a baseline test at the start.

SUBJECT : ART & DESIGN YEAR 7 PERSON TO CONTACT: Miss S. Bishop

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

1.Still Life Project to introduce students to basic pencil/tonal skill, colour theory and drawing from first hand observation. Artists to look at: Georgio Morandi Cezanne Harman Steinwyck Van Gogh Final piece Large still life drawing in pencil/graphite

2.Jungle Animals Students build on their drawing skills learnt in the still life unit and learn how to represent different textures, patterns and forms using a range of mark making techniques and materials. Artists to look at: Henri Rousseau Franz Marc Final Piece: Large watercolour painting of a jungle animals chosen by the student, in the style of Rousseau

3.Ceramic Vessels Project to introduce 3d building skills in clay. This project will build on students drawing skills from year 7 and introduce work from artists of different cultures, focusing on pattern and surface decoration. Artists/Artifact to look at: African Pots Islamic Pots and patterns Chinese pots Greek Pots Final Piece:

A patterned clay vessel


Students will be constantly informally assessed by the class teacher as their work progresses. Formal assessment and feedback will be given each half term using the traffic light system and target levels.

Homework examples:

Create a name page for the front page of your sketchbook including a photograph of yourself.

An A4 tonal drawing of a bottle

Add the 6 formal elements and their definitions to your glossary

Create a research page on Paul Cezanne , include a transcription of one of his paintings

Students will be constantly informally assessed by the class teacher as their work progresses. Formal assessment and feedback will be given each half term using the traffic light system and target levels. Homework examples:

Create a Henri Rousseau inspired image using the National Gallery of Art website

Create an A4 tonal drawing of a pet that you own or would like to own

Artist research page on Franz Marc

Students will be constantly informally assessed by the class teacher as their work progresses. Formal assessment and feedback will be given each half term using the traffic light system and target levels.

Homework examples:

Research the patterns used by the Ndeble tribe

Research how traditional clay pots are made in Africa. What are they used for?

Produce a transcription of an African vessel

Home resources / activities that will support college work (equipment / web sites / visits / activities) Visits to exhibitions and museums e.g. Brighton Museum and the Booth Museum Search Internet sites/websites for the unit themes Look out for TV programmes that may be of interest Visit the local library to research the themes of the 3 units A range of art materials that will be of use: 2B/4B pencils, Colour media (wet+dry), A4 or A3 size ideas / sketchbook(s), Art reference books e.g. The Art Book and The 20

th Century Art Book, access to the internet

SUBJECT: ICT Year 7 Person to contact: Mrs Perry

ICT Curriculum Guide Year 7 2014-15


eSafety & eLiteracy 7.1

Students will learn how to be safe using ICT and make better use of the internet

and digital tools

Computer Basics 7.3

Students will learn how and what make a

computer work

Computer Crime 7.5

Students will learn how to be productive

and informed digital citizens

Overview Overview Overview

Keeping themselves safe while using

ICT

Communication types, their suitability

and how to write suitably for them

How to find information quickly and

easily using the internet

students will learn how and why

information can be reliable or

unreliable

Students will look at the available

social media tools available to young

people and will look at the benefits

and potential dangers to using these

tools

Unit assessment

What parts make up a computer

What each part of the computer does

How each of the parts work together

What to look for when buying a

computer

How computers store and use data

Unit assessment

Name the major Acts concerning computer

use

Describe briefly some of the dangers of

putting personal data on social networking

sites

Describe briefly ways of protecting online

identity and how to report concerns

Identify some of the signs of fraudulent

emails and respond appropriately

Adhere to Copyright Law when using

written text, downloading music etc.

List some of the Health and Safety hazards

associated with computer use

Describe how to safely dispose of an old

computer


Modelling using a Spreadsheet 7.2

Students will make a spreadsheet the

models the bookings of seats in a theatre

Desktop Publishing 7.4

Students will design and create a

persuasive leaflet

Creating a Game 7.6

Creating a console game with Kodu

Overview Overview Overview

Planning

Entering data

Advanced formatting

Advanced functions and formulae

Making changes to the inputs of the

model

What is a model and how else are

models used.

Unit assessment

Audience and Purpose

Design images

Creating covers

Creating logos

Selecting/adding images

Suitable text

Unit assessment

Identifying a gap in the market for a

computer game

Brainstorming and planning ideas for

the game

Designing the look and feel and the

gameplay

Learning Kodu software

Revisiting basic programming

elements

Designing the app

Testing the app

Unit assessment

SUBJECT: DRAMA YEAR 7 PERSON TO CONTACT: Mrs J. Shakespeare


Introduction to Drama/Waxworks Drama

Introduce drama as a discreet subject. Introduce Teacher in Role (TIR)

Learning the importance of movement control in Drama.

Learning Basic Drama Skills

Using Mime in Drama - Tribes

Introduce more ways of communicating ideas to an audience

Apply the techniques of basic mime and choreography.

Introduce sound effects, lighting and staging.

Aesop’s Fables

Introduce the skills needed to create engaging drama from stories.

Introducing a range of opportunity to express empathy.


Baseline assessment

Literacy Creative Writing Homework

Peer assessment

Teacher led formal assessment at the end of the half term.

Presentation and evaluation

Literacy Creative Writing

Homework

Peer assessment



research

Literacy Creative Writing

Homework

Peer assessment



research

Creating Masks


Using Drama to Consider Issues

To recognise how Drama can help raise awareness of social/interpersonal issues.

Have been introduced to basic forum work.

Have their knowledge and understanding changed by working through drama

Vampires

Introduce Horror and Murder Mystery Genre

To work on the creation of mood and atmosphere.

Problem solving

Writing in role

Have worked with Teacher in Role (TIR).

Titanic

Introduces students to the real life event of the sinking of the Titanic. Historical Drama

Developing empathy skills Drama skills, thought aloud,

flashback and dramatic pause.



Peer assessment


Presentation and evaluation research

Homework writing in role Peer assessment



research


Peer assessment


Presentation and evaluation research

Homework writing in role

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