Art Modules of Study Autumn Cubism History of Cubism Composing abstract images Analysing artist’s work, working in the style of an artist Clay techniques Spring Portraits Learning to accurately draw portraits Analysing artist’s work, working in the style of an artist The expressive qualities of colour Summer Landscape/Cityscape Learning about one and two-point perspective Composing a landscape Working in the style of an artist Assessment/Exam End of term tests on each project as well as an end of year test which covers the units they have been taught. Cubism; Cubism history, clay techniques and keywords. Portraits; Facial proportions, art movements and painting techniques. Landscape/Cityscape; Perspective drawing techniques and art movements. Suggested Texts ‘‘How to Draw Anything’ by Mark Linley (copy in the school Library) Books on individual artists/art movements Key Websites www.artcyclopedia.com www.artchive.com Individual artist websites and Google images
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Art Modules of Study
Autumn
Cubism History of Cubism
Composing abstract images Analysing artist’s work, working in the style of an artist Clay techniques
Spring
Portraits Learning to accurately draw portraits Analysing artist’s work, working in the style of an artist The expressive qualities of colour
Summer
Landscape/Cityscape Learning about one and two-point perspective Composing a landscape Working in the style of an artist
Assessment/Exam End of term tests on each project as well as an end of year test which covers the units they have been taught. Cubism; Cubism history, clay techniques and keywords. Portraits; Facial proportions, art movements and painting techniques. Landscape/Cityscape; Perspective drawing techniques and art movements.
Suggested Texts ‘‘How to Draw Anything’ by Mark Linley (copy in the school Library) Books on individual artists/art movements
Computer Systems – Pupils will recognise and understands the function of the main internal parts of basic computer architecture such as Input, Process, Storage, and Output; understand how computer stores
information in binary. A written exam will be used to assess this unit.
Spring
Algorithm – Programming with Logo - The key objectives for this
unit are to explain algorithms; evaluate and spotting errors in algorithms;
use flowcharts to design a program; write a basic pseudocode and
demonstrate understanding of computational thinking concept.
Summer
Computer Programming (Python) – The key objectives for this unit are to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. In this unit, pupils will gain opportunity to analyse problems in computational terms and experience of writing a computer program in order to solve a problem. The key outcomes are to solve computational problems; create programs using a text language; use programming constructs: variables, arrays and functions; debugging computer programs; explaining decisions in program design and validating input data. A completed mini problem solving tasks and written
exam will be used to assess this unit.
Assessment/Exam Autumn
● Minor: paper based assessment (input, process, storage and output)
● Major: a paper based final test.
Spring
● Minor: paper based assessment (flowcharts, basic commands to program
a turtle)
● Major: Project to plan a village of shapes, using mathematical modelling.
Summer
● Minor: mini programming tasks (variables, programming controls: decision
and loops)
● Major: final programming assessment
Key Resources Autumn
Serif Draw Plus, AppShed, and Internet access to the learning platform– Google Drive.
Spring
MSWLogo, www.turtleacademy.com Access and Internet access.
Students study the Italian form of comedy dating back to the 16th century.
Ghost Stories
Students study the genre of Ghost Stories and write and perform their own
using descriptive language and self-expression
Spring
Studying Plays
Students study The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty, a play about bullying and peer pressure. They will read aloud, reflect on the issues and act out scenes from the play.
Turning Prose to Play Students study an extract from Phillip Pullman’s Northern Lights and transpose to script.
Summer Dramatising History
The cross-curricular scheme features either child labour in Victorian Britain or the story of the Titanic and requires students to dramatise their learning through devising an original story.
Performing Shakespeare
Students study an extract from Romeo and Juliet and learn to stage the death scene of Mercutio and Tybalt as well as how to modernise the setting of the play.
Assessment Students are continually assessed by their teacher and peers on their ability to create, perform and respond to drama. Each scheme of work concludes with a formally assessed performance and a written self-assessment.
Assessment Title Assessment Focus
Commedia Dell’Arte performance Characterisation of stock characters Creating moment of physical comedy
Ghost Stories performance Creating atmosphere and tension Engaging the audience
Scripted performance Analysing and understanding text Learning lines and creating a character
Performance of original scripts Creating believable characters Using dramatic techniques
Historical dramatization Creating factual performances Using costume to enhance performance
Romeo and Juliet performance Choreographing stage fights Performing Shakespearean language
Suggested Texts Research on Commedia Dell’Arte
The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty - David Calcutt
Northern Lights- Phillip Pullman
Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare
Design & Technology
Modules of Study 8 week carousel: Students will study each area for a total of eight weeks.
Food Preparation and Nutrition: Testing and planning
Students study and make food from around the world with their own personal adaptations.
An introduction to food through geography and culture.
Sainsbury’s active kids pizza project where students investigate and test flavours and properties of ingredients before creating their own pizzas.
Food provenance; Students look at where food comes from, Environmental impact and sustainability, Food processing and production.
Food choice and Food labelling. Practical lessons each week to develop skills and confidence. Students are required to bring their own ingredients.
Graphic Product: Designing and making a CD cover
Design Process, building on drawing skills and Adobe Photoshop Understanding a Design Brief Understanding and writing a specification Illustration skills Primary research: product analysis
Rendering Skills Research Analysis CAD Isometric Projection One point perspective
Colour Theory
Resistant Materials: Designing and making a pewter keyring and ?
• Safety in the Workshop
• Understanding a Design brief
• Developing skills in Product analysis
• Illustration: Creating design ideas
• Creating quality products through accuracy
• Plastics: theory
• Understanding ergonomics
• Metals: theory
• Casting mould making
• Sanding and applying a quality finish
• Studying the work of a designer
• Environmental issues
• Combing materials
Textiles Technology: Designing and making a waistcoat
Design Process Primary research: product analysis Illustrative skills: Observational drawing
Understanding development: Mock ups and Prototypes optional
Pattern Construction: Lay planning and pattern markings
Industrial practice: Manufacturing Specification, Production planning, Flow diagrams
Planning production: choosing appropriate fabrics and components
Client feedback Construction techniques Pockets, finishes and quality control Evaluation
Modelling skills: Design and making models through development
Closer look at the development stages of the design process Primary research: product analysis Illustrative skills: Observational drawing Understanding development: Mock ups and
Prototypes optional Pattern Construction: Lay planning and pattern markings
Industrial practice: Manufacturing Specification, Production planning, Flow diagrams
Planning production: choosing appropriate fabrics and components
Client feedback Construction techniques Pockets, finishes and quality control Evaluation
Assessment/Exam Students will be assessed through their allocated pathway focusing on: Written and drawing tasks (Project based) Final practical outcome
Key Texts Internal worksheets produced. Design and Technology: Textiles technology KS3, Julie Boyd, Geraldine George, Paul Anderson and Debbie Eason. The textbooks will be used as a resource by the teacher and could be purchased to support students at home.
1. Lord of the Flies. This unit explores theme and literary technique in Golding’s 20th Century novel. Students will develop their skills in applying subject specific terminology to the writer’s craft. It is assessed through an extended essay exploring Golding’s use of symbolism to depict the order and chaos in society.
2. Coram Boy. This unit develops the drama skills developed in Year 7 Oliver Twist unit using an adaptation of Gavin’s novel. It is assessed through a study of characterisation.
3. Developing skills in writing to argue and writing to persuade. This issue-based unit builds on the writing skills developed in the Year 7 travel writing unit with a particular focus on persuasive techniques and appropriate writing structures for opinion-based journalism. It is assessed through the creation of a polished piece of opinion-based journalism.
4. Poetry from Different Cultures. This unit builds on the introduction to poetry in Year 7 and exposes students to a range of international poets. This unit explicitly develops students’ understanding of structure within poetry and how structure can support meaning. It is assessed through a comparative analytical essay.
5. Romeo and Juliet. This unit builds on Year 7 Shakespeare investigation unit and enables students to gain a familiarity with Shakespeare’s language. It is assessed through an extract based analysis of Shakespeare’s figurative devices.
6. 19th Century Fiction (extract unit). This unit develops skills in interpreting 19th Century fiction and embeds some of the analytical skills required for English Language GCSE.
Note: Some modules being taught to lower attaining students may use different text choices.
Assessment/Exam Extended reading and writing responses are assessed at the conclusion of each unit of work (each half term). End of year exams assess Reading and Writing in June. Speaking and listening assessments take place throughout the year during class discussions; group tasks and presentations.
Suggested Websites BBC Bitesize * The English Department aims to encourage the use of the Library and/or
public libraries for research rather than over-reliance on websites. *
French Units of Study Autumn My day – Module 5
Daily routine (reflexive verbs)
Talking about school subjects (the pronoun ‘nous’)
Giving opinions and reasons (connectives)
Your timetable
Understanding and writing a longer text
Talking about what you do after school (using the verb ‘faire’)
Spring Having fun! – Module 6
Talking about sports and games (using ‘jouer’ + ‘à’)
Talking about musical instruments (using ‘jouer’ + ‘de’)
Saying what you like to do (using ‘aimer’ + infinitive)
At the leisure centre (using ‘on peut’ + the infinitive)
Going on holiday (using ‘aller’ + the infinitive)
EXPO 2 Family and home life – Module 1
Talking about families (-er verbs)
Talking about jobs (masculine and feminine nouns)
Talking about where people live (using ‘depuis’)
Describing the weather (using connectives ‘quand’ and ‘si’)
Describing a typical day (-ir, -re and irregular verbs)
Summer Free time – Module 2
Talking about last week-end (perfect tense with ‘avoir’)
Talking about yesterday evening (irregular past participles)
Talking about TV programmes you have watched (opinions using ‘c’était’)
Saying where you went (the perfect tense with ‘être’)
Describing a weekend in the past tense
Assessment/Exam Regular End of Unit tests at the end of Units
Y8 exam
Key Texts Key Websites French dictionary www.linguascope.com Students are issued with a workbook
Local ecosystems—enquiry process and field Investigation. Field reporting.
Coasts Processes shaping the coast and coastal landforms. How people use the coast. Issues and management of coastal flooding and erosion. Governmental interventions and policy related to the management defences.
Spring
Asia and South West China The geography of the region including its main physical features, countries, capitals and population. Asia’s main biomes, their location and key features
Weather and Climate Defining weather and climate are and recognising their differences. The role of pressure systems in the weather experienced at different times of year. The factors responsible for rainfall. Development of an appreciation of the special characteristics of UK weather. Investigating four of the Earth’s climatic regions.
Summer
Warming Planet Explaining changes in global temperatures since the end of the last ice age, predicting the impact of climate change and how these may affect the UK. Understanding the causes of climate change and the options for its management
Global Information Systems and the Geography of Crime
Understanding GIS and the data employed in its applications. Knowing how
and why information is layered and the applications of GIS. Comparing the
benefits of GIS with those of paper maps.
Assessment/Examination Assessment will take place in lessons and at the end of units of study and will include on-line tests, examination style questions, reports and extended tasks for investigation.
Summer examination will select from all elements of Y8 course
Modules of Study Unit 4 Echo 1: Hobbies and Leisure
Review of sports, likes and dislikes, opinions
Inviting people out, accepting and rejecting
Extended writing with connectives Unit 5 Echo 1: My Home
Where you live, the area, in which country.
Describing the rooms in your house (es gibt)
Describing your bedroom, adjective endings
Housework, verbs to describe what activities you do at home
Spring Unit 6 Echo 1: My Town
German-speaking countries and where people live
Buildings in my town, things to do in town, consolidating the use of verbs and adjectives
Getting around the town, directions, use of “du” and “Sie” to address people
Ordering food in a snack bar, likes and dislikes
Future plans for the summer holidays, introduction of the Future Tense Unit 1 Echo Express 2: Holidays
Countries to visit on holidays, simple use of “es war” to talk about the past
Weather, activities undertaken on holiday, summer and winter holidays
Summer Introduction to the perfect tense with familiar verbs Present Tense + either Perfect Tense or Future Tense Unit 2 Echo Express 2: Eating and Shopping
Buying fruit and vegetables at a market
Consolidation of numbers for prices and weights
Ordering food and drinks in a restaurant, looking at traditional German eating habits
Pocket money, how much you get, how you use it
Assessment/Exam Regular End of Unit tests with translation tasks
Wordlists for End of Unit tests at end of each chapter of the Echo 1/Echo Express 2 Workbook
End of Year 8 exam on Units 4, 5 and 6, plus Units 1 and 2 of Echo Express 2
Key Texts Echo 1 and Echo Express 2 textbooks used in school
Echo 1 Workbooks issued in Y7, replaced by Echo Express 2 workbooks in spring
History Modules of Study Autumn: Renaissance, Reformation and Rebellion
What was the Renaissance? Henry VIII: why did he Break with Rome in 1534? Edward VI and Mary I Elizabeth’s religious settlement How did religion change 1509-1603? James I Charles I: why did the English Civil War start in 1642? Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain? Restoration and Glorious revolution How far did power shift between 1485 and 1715?
Spring and Summer: Slavery, Industry, Politics and Empire
What was the Enlightenment? Atlantic Slave trade The Industrial Revolution
Political Protest, Chartism and Suffragettes British Empire
Assessments/Exam Was Henry VIII’s desire for a male heir the main cause of the Break with
Rome 1534?
How far did religion change in England 1509-1603?
Interpretations of Oliver Cromwell
Enquiry into the Atlantic Slave Trade
Year 8 History Exam
Enquiry into the historical significance of an individual or group
How significant was … in terms of the Industrial Revolution?
Suggested Texts The Making of the UK. Britain 1500-1750 by Colin Shephard & Tim Lomas Britain 1750-1900 Colin Shephard & Andy Reid. (Hodder
Murray) SHP History Year 8 by Iain Dawson (Hodder Education)
Calculate with roots and integer indices Manipulate algebraic expressions by expanding the product of two
binomials
Manipulate algebraic expressions by factorising a quadratic expression of the form x² + bx + c
Understand and use the gradient of a straight line to solve problems Solve two linear simultaneous equations algebraically and graphically Plot and interpret graphs of quadratic functions
Change freely between compound units Use ruler and compass methods to construct the perpendicular bisector of
a line segment and to bisect an angle
Solve problems involving similar shapes Calculate exactly with multiples of π Apply Pythagoras’ theorem in two dimensions Use geometrical reasoning to construct simple proofs Use tree diagrams to list outcomes
Sets 2 & 3 Apply the four operations with negative numbers Convert numbers into standard form and vice versa
Apply the multiplication, division and power laws of indices Convert between terminating decimals and fractions Find a relevant multiplier when solving problems involving proportion Solve problems involving percentage change, including original value
problems
Factorise an expression by taking out common factors Change the subject of a formula when two steps are required Find and use the nth term for a linear sequence
Solve linear equations with unknowns on both sides Plot and interpret graphs of linear functions Apply the formulae for circumference and area of a circle Calculate theoretical probabilities for single events
Set 4 Use positive integer powers and associated real roots Apply the four operations with decimal numbers Write a quantity as a fraction or percentage of another
Use multiplicative reasoning to interpret percentage change Add, subtract, multiply and divide with fractions and mixed numbers Check calculations using approximation, estimation or inverse operations
Simplify and manipulate expressions by collecting like terms Simplify and manipulate expressions by multiplying a single term over a
bracket
Substitute numbers into formulae Solve linear equations in one unknown Understand and use lines parallel to the axes, y = x and y = -x Calculate surface area of cubes and cuboids Understand and use geometric notation for labelling angles, lengths, equal
lengths and parallel lines
Set 5 Multiply and divide numbers with up to three decimal places by 10, 100, and
1000
Use long division to divide numbers up to four digits by a two-digit number Use simple formulae expressed in words Generate and describe linear number sequences Use simple ratio to compare quantities
Write a fraction in its lowest terms by cancelling common factors Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators Multiply pairs of fractions in simple cases Find percentages of quantities Solve missing angle problems involving triangles, quadrilaterals, angles at a
point and angles on a straight line Calculate the volume of cubes and cuboids Use coordinates in all four quadrants
Calculate and interpret the mean as an average of a set of discrete data
Assessment/Exam Students are assessed at the end of each unit of work and will receive feedback as to how they can improve. In the majority of the half terms there will be a bigger assessment based on the topics covered so far. Students will receive feedback on how to improve and are expected to work on these targets at home using Mathswatch. At the end of the year students complete tests to assess their progress for the year.
Key Texts Students who wish to practice their work at home may benefit from a CGP KS3 workbook.
Football - Basic skills of passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting and tackling
Gymnastics - Perform rolls and balances. Know and understand the 3 axes of
rotation
Dance - Study social/set dance
Netball - Develop and incorporate skills of passing, footwork, pivoting, shooting,
attacking and defending skills
Health Related Fitness, Knowledge of the pulse rate, Warming up and stretches
Cross Country - build endurance, pacing and running style
Spring Health Related Fitness - To be able to plan and lead effective warm ups
Hockey - Develop existing skills of sending, receiving and travelling with a ball
Rugby - Kicking, Rucking, Mauling, Scrummaging, rules of tackiling and the
different types of passes, and officiating small sided games. Develop and
incorporate skills
into 11 v 11 game.
Basketball - Developing dribbling, defensive, offensive, passing, receiving and
Shooting techniques. Develop and incorporate skills into 5v5 game.
Summer Athletics – be able to use full crouch start, short sprint races, acceleration
techniques, continuous team relay, middle distance pacing, throwing discuss,
shot, javelin, high jump, standing/long jump.
Cricket - perform, develop and incorporate the skills of Receiving, One handed
intercepting, Long Barrier, Throwing, Batting using the Pull and Square Cut,
Running between the wickets, Calling, Wicket - Keeping and Bowling in Cricket.
Striking and Fielding - To be able to be able perform the basic Softball/baseball
& rounders skills of receiving and catching the ball with and without the glove,
Interception, Throwing, Hitting, Running between base, Base work, Tactics, Team
work
and Bowling to incorporate these into small sided and full sided games.
Assessment/Exam Students are assessed throughout the year based on a series of skills and knowledge and understanding of the activity, including tactics, and their ability to analyse and comment on performances. Knowledge and exercise and health, and the benefits of regular exercise is also accessed.
Suggested Texts ‘Football’ Steps to Success, Human Kinetics
Healthy lifestyles and choices Mental Health Substance abuse Economic wellbeing SRE – assertiveness, sexual health, contraception
Careers education
Assessment/Exam There is no formal assessment for PSHCE. However students’ progress is assessed continuously over the course of the year through their classwork and homework.
Modules of Study Autumn Judaism-Holy writings, Orthodox and
Reform, Shabbat and Kosher food laws.
Life after death. What is the soul? What do World Religions teach about the afterlife? Students have the opportunity to explore personal views on the afterlife. Spring
Islam – Exploring the 5 pillars Why do we suffer? – Explore questions raised by the existence of God and the presence of evil and suffering in the universe. Summer
Buddhism-The life of the Buddha, Buddha’s Teachings including the three universal truths, Noble truths and the eightfold path. Moral dilemmas-exploring modern dilemmas and applying ethical theories
Food and Nutrition This topic looks at the main components in the human diet and why they are needed. The digestive system is covered in detail, and students are introduced to the role of the enzyme in digestion. It is assessed through the task The journey of a cheese sandwich.
Combustion This topic uses the context of combustion engines to cover combustion and oxidation reactions, including those of hydrocarbons, metals and non-metals. Students will investigate exothermic reactions and the effects of fossil fuel combustion on air quality. Students will discuss global warming and methods for controlling carbon dioxide emissions. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
The Periodic Table This topic uses the context of fireworks to develop students’ understanding of matter, atoms and chemical and physical change. Students will use the trends found in the periodic table to make predictions about physical and chemical properties of elements and their compounds. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
Light This topic builds upon prior learning to consider how light travels and what happens when it meets an object. The unit is set in the context of stage, film and illusions. It is assessed through the level assessed task Light effects!
Spring Term
Breathing and Respiration Using the theme of water sports, this topic covers gas exchange in humans and other organisms, together with details of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans. It is assessed through the task What happens to our bodies when we exercise?
Unicellular organisms Using the theme of diseases, this topic takes a detailed look at what unicellular organisms are, the differences between different types, their problems and their uses. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
Metals and their uses This topic uses the context of the metals used in building to review common physical properties of metals, and to introduce their main chemical properties. Students will investigate the rates of various chemical reactions, and build an understanding of the general reactivity series of metals. It is assessed through the level assessed task Acid
fizz! Energy transfers
This topic looks at energy transfers by heating in the context of homes. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
Summer Term
Plants and their reproduction This topic covers reproduction in plants, both sexual and asexual using the theme of the various uses that we have for plants. Classification and biodiversity are also covered. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
Rocks This topic examines the different types of rock and the processes that bring about their formation, leading to the idea of a rock cycle that operates within a huge geological timescale. It also looks at the Earth as a source of resources and the advantages of recycling metals. The topic is set in the context of natural disasters. It is assessed through the task Explaining the Rock Cycle.
Fluids This topic looks at changes of state, and then goes on to look at fluids and some of their effects, including pressure, floating and sinking, and drag. It is assessed through an end of topic test.
Earth and space This topic uses the theme of exploring the Solar system to build upon prior learning. Students will learn how, using observations and modelling, as well as space probes and astronauts, humanity has uncovered objects both within and without our Solar System. Students will learn about the Earth as a celestial object, looking the seasons and the Earth’s magnetic field and gravity. It is assessed through the task Interplanetary postcards.
Assessment/Exam Topics will be assessed individually throughout the year, with one topic each half term being assessed via an examination, and the other topic assessed using an assessed task that may take the form of a presentation, poster or written article. All topics will be assessed with an End of Year exam in the Summer term.
