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English
Maths
Science
History
Geography
French
Performing Arts
PE
Design &
Technology
Art
Ethics
How to
Thrive
Studies
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The Norman Conquest
Darkwood Manor Capoeira
Music
composition
‘The Odyssey’ ‘The Canterbury Tales’
Cells Space Particles
Year 7 Learning Journey – Autumn Term
Chariots of fire
An Intro to Geography Globes, maps and atlases Globalisation
Paris French Bake Off French-speaking
countries
Developing fluencyMy self-portrait
The Medieval Church
Intr
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Sportshall Athletics
Introduction
to Rugby Introduction
to Badminton
Community Rites of Passage
Formal Elements
English
Maths
Science
History
Geography
French
Performing
Arts
PE
Design &
Technology
Art
Ethics
How to
Thrive
Studies
Per
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Ra
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Dec
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Revolt
Melodrama
Shakespeare’s life and times ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Reproduction Elements and Reactions Movement
The Black DeathMedieval Monarchs
Year 7 Learning Journey – Spring Term
The Medieval World
World Dance The Black Note MarchWorld Music
Map skillsSustainability
School and the school day Hobbies and free time
Weather and climateR
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Pro
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Introduction
to Hockey
Introduction
to Table
Tennis
Outdoor
Adventurous
Activities
Continuing with natural forms and formal elements
What is
belief?
What does it
mean to be
human?
English
Maths
Science
History
Geography
French
Performing
Arts
PE
Design &
Technology
Art
Ethics
How to
Thrive
Studies
Sha
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Qu
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An
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The Tudors
Musical Theatre
Travel Writing
Sound & light Acids & alkalis Plants
The Stuarts English Civil War
Poetry
Ecosystems
Year 7 Learning Journey – Summer Term
Sound and set design Lighting design Costume design
Coasts Places: Africa and Kenya
House and home Holidays and ideal holidays
Places and Tourism
Scale Large scale group work
Wo
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Skill
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Blo
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Swee
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Dis
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Hea
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Wel
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Po
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Rel
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Pre
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Yea
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Netball –
focus on
Leadership
skills
An introduction to
Striking and Fielding
Games
Having Faith
Scale (link to industry)Small scalemodels
Characterisation
Imagery and Language
Themes and ideas
Literature in Context
Narrative Structure
Purpose and Audience
ENGLISH
We aim to inspire in our students a love of reading and writing, as well as the confidence to express ideas and viewpoints in speech, and to listen thoughtfully to the opinions of others.
We base our curriculum around six Big Ideas and explore these through a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.:
Overview
Using Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ as our
starting point, students will explore
what makes a great story,
experiment with how to use voice
and physical gestures to bring
stories to life when reading aloud,
and practise writing their own untold
chapter of the story.
Links with….
History – The concept of heroes and
leaders that students will explore in
the Spring term when they
investigate Medieval Monarchs.
Performing Arts – Narration
and improvisation when exploring
devised theatre.
How to Thrive – The positive effects
that reading for pleasure can have on
us emotionally.
Enrichment
‘The Iliad’ by Gillian Cross
‘Mythos’ by Stephen Fry
‘A child’s introduction to Greek
mythology’ by Heather Alexander
‘Percy Jackson’ series by Rick
Riordan
‘Beowulf: Dragon Slayer’ by
Rosemary Sutcliffe
‘Gods and Monsters’, a BBC
documentary narrated by Simon
Armitage.
BBC Non-fiction article - on-fiction
BBC article ‘The Greatest tale ever
told’
Overview
Using Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ as
our starting point, students will
explore how women are presented in
a range of tales,
and practise discussing our ideas in
an essay.
Links with….
History – The Medieval feudal system that students will explore in the Autumn term.
Ethics – The concept of religious pilgrimages that students will explore in the Summer term.
How to Thrive - Issues related to gender identity, equality, and respect in relationships that students ill explore in the Summer term.
Performing Arts - Characterisation is the focus in the Autumn term when students study Jenna Ryan’s ’Darkwood Manor’
Enrichment
‘Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales’ by Marcia Williams
‘The Seeing Stone’ by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Visit the British Library in London to see an original manuscript of ‘The Canterbury Tales’.
Visit Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey in London to see where Geoffrey Chaucer was buried.
Autumn Term
We take a broadly chronological approach to selecting the content of our KS3 fiction, alongside discrete Learning Chapters within each year that focus on thematically linked non-fiction texts. We believe our loose chronological journey through literature helps to build a cohesive narrative, as well as developing students’ cultural capital by introducing them to a broad selection of texts from across the literary canon.
At all times, we consciously draw students’ attention to the absent story and viewpoint in literature, and we use thematically linked C.21 non-fiction texts to completement or challenge ideas throughout. Additionally, in our whole-school NSC Book Club, we purposefully select a diversity of stories and authors that are under-represented in the literary canon.
Each Learning Chapter culminates in a piece of Beautiful Work which are varied in design to allow students to develop and practise a range of different writing and presentation skills.
Overview
Using a short biography as our
starting point, students will
explore the life and times of
Shakespeare and the world he lived
in, and practise writing a magazine
article that answers the question,
‘What’s so great about
Shakespeare?’.
Links with….
History – The golden age of discovery that students will explore in the Summer Term as they study the Tudors.
Geography – Map making which students explore in the Autumn Term.
Enrichment
‘Shakespeare Stories’ by Leon Garfield
‘A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories’ by Angela McAllister
‘Mr William Shakespeare’s Plays’ by Marcia Williams
‘Shakespeare: The World as a stage’ by Bill Bryson
‘Shakespeare on Toast’ by Ben Crystal
Visit the RSC and Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford Upon Avon.
Visit The Globe theatre in London and watch a Shakespeare play performed live.
Overview
Using key scenes from ‘Romeo and
Juliet’ as our starting point, students
will explore how Shakespeare uses
the character of Juliet to
consider what it feels like to be
powerless, and practise analysing his
techniques in an essay.
Links with….
How to Thrive – Mental health
concerns in teenagers, and the legal
age of consent.
Enrichment
Graphic novel of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
by Classical Comics
‘Noughts and Crosses’ by Malorie
Blackman (aged 12+)
‘Daz 4 Zoe’ by Robert Swindells
Watch Baz Luhrmann’s film
adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
(Rating: 12)
Summer Term
Overview
Using an adaptation of Daniel
Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and a
collection of C.21 non-fiction
texts as our starting point, students
will prepare and deliver a
presentation that explores ideas
and descriptions
of what paradise looks like.
Links with….
Geography – The Pacific island of
Tuvalu that students will study in Yr 9
as part of their work on global
warming
PE – Developing personal fitness
routines, even when you’re house
(island!) bound
How to Thrive – Dealing with
loneliness.
Enrichment
Notes from a Small Island’ by Bill
Bryson
‘The Road to Little Dribbling’ by Bill
Bryson
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne
Collins
‘The Giver’ by Lois Lowry
‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael
Morpurgo
‘Explorer’ by Katherine Rundell
‘Explorers’ by Nellie Huang
Overview
Using an anthology of poetry from
the Romantic period as our starting
point, we will study how poets
explore the meaning
of life, and produce our own poems
in response.
Links with….
How to Thrive – Encouraging mental
health and well-being.
Enrichment
Poems to Live Your Life By’ edited by
Chris Riddell
‘Staying Alive’ edited by Neil Astley
Visit the British Library in London
which has an impressive exhibition
on ‘The Romantics’.
Climb some wonderful mountains in
Britain to experience the Romantic
sense of the sublime.
Take a trip to the Lake District and
follow in the footsteps of William
Wordsworth
Spring Term
MATHS
At KS3 in Maths, we draw upon the knowledge and skills that students have acquired at KS2, and sequence the topics we study so that key ideas can be built on and links between topics developed.
In Maths, our Big Ideas are:
NumberAlgebra (introduction)Ratio, proportion and rates of changeGeometry and MeasuresProbability and Statistics
Overview
Numbers & Operations
We start with place value and
consolidate students’ understanding
of the four operations that they
learned in KS2. This will be further
challenged by exploring the order of
operations (BIDMAS).
Links with….
Science – calculating mean values,
simple measurements of time and
distance.
French – learning the numbers in
French
Geography – using multiplication and
division when using map scales
Enrichment
Murderous Maths: The Secrets of
Sums’ by Kjartan Poskitt
Visit the Science Museum: The
Winton Gallery, where it reveals how
mathematics connects to every
aspect of our lives.
The Man Who Loved Only Numbers:
The Story of Paul Erdos and the
Search for Mathematical Truth by
Paul Hoffman
Autumn Term
Overview
Negative Numbers
We will be looking at negative
numbers together with
our four operations. This will be
further challenged by exploring
the order of operations (BIDMAS)
with negative numbers
Links with….
Science – Understanding negative
number lines when working with
temperature.
Geography – examining and
comparing climates and
temperatures around the world in Yr
7 and Yr 8
Enrichment
Research into this list of where
negative numbers can be found in
everyday life.
Overview
Pre-Algebra
We will touch on some basic pre-
algebra elements. No operations yet,
just familiarising ourselves with the
concept of algebra.
Links with….
Science – calculating mean values
Design and Technology – algebra will
be explored within coding and
programming
Enrichment
Read an article that explains how
Algebra is being used in creating 3D
animation.
Overview
Fractions
We will look at fractions as part of a
whole, as well as converting between
improper fractions and mixed
numbers. We will apply all four
operations to our fractions, followed
by calculating fractions of amounts.
Links with….
Design and Technology – using
fractions in recipes and constructions
Enrichment
Murderous Maths: The Magic of
Maths’ by Kjartan Poskitt
Overview
Decimals
We will start by recapping place
value of decimals, followed by
ordering them according to their
place value. We will be rounding
to decimals places, as well as
significant figures. All four operations
will be used with decimals.
Links with….
Science – Decimals used when
measuring distances and
masses. Also, decimals in mean
values and significant figures
History – Students will look at the
concept of taxation and wages in the
topic of Peasants’ Revolt in the
Spring Term.
Enrichment
Set up a budget for a Maths day trip
to a Theme park for your school.
Remember to include coach fares,
entry fee and possibly some spending
money.
MATHS - Spring Term
Overview
Percentages
Students will continue to practise
increasingly complex conversions
between fractions, decimals and
percentages. We will calculate
percentages of amounts as well
as percentage increase and
decrease.
Links with….
Geography – studying and comparing
data and demographics
How to Thrive – diet & exercise and
healthy active lifestyles covering the
percentages of ingredients that make
up a healthy diet
Enrichment
Percentages in everyday life.
Overview
Ratio
Students will explore what is a ratio
and what is the difference between
ratio and fractions? They will practise
simplifying ratios as well as
dividing amounts into a given ratio.
Links with….
Design and Technology – Adjusting
recipes when cooking
Enrichment
Bake a recipe with your family and
adjust the ingredients to the
correct number of portions needed
so that you won’t waste
any ingredients.
Overview
Shape notation, symmetry and
tessellation
Introducing basic shape notation
to students, including lines of
symmetry, rotational symmetry and
tessellations.
Links with….
Design and Technology – Drawing
repeated patterns for designs
IT – creating tessellations using
coding and programming
Enrichment
‘This is not a Maths book’ by Anna Weltman
Read how fashion designers use Maths in everyday design ideas -article
This article will show you how
tessellations are used when tiling a
floor.
MATHS - Summer Term
Overview
Quadrilaterals and Circles
Students will be looking at the
properties of quadrilaterals followed
by properties of circles.
Links with….
Design and Technology – drawing 3D shapes, designing a dream house, and creating a pop-up book. You will also need to draw circles.
Enrichment
‘The number mysteries’ by Marcus du Sautoy
Overview
Angle facts, drawing and measuring
angles
Students will practise basic
measuring and drawing of angles, as
well as angle and triangle facts. This
will be challenged with angle
problems.
Links with….
Science - Measuring angles in sound
and light
Design and Technology – drawing
and measuring angles in construction
Enrichment
Identifying angles in the real world.
SCIENCE
Autumn Term
At KS3 in Science, we introduce students to practical activities and teach them how to work safely in a laboratory. Our curriculum builds on ideas that students have studied in KS2, and we sequence topics so that learning and skills are incrementally developed, and our students become increasingly confident in planning experiments and analysingdata. In Science, the Big Ideas are:
Cells and organisation Particles Elements and Reactions Sound and Light Ecosystems Space Reproduction Movement Plants
Overview
Cells Overview: What are we made of?
This is the first Biology topic taught as it
is the building block for other biology
concepts to come.
Students get a chance to look at the
microscopic world and begin to develop
their practical skills.
Links with….
History – the single celled organisms and bacteria that links with students’ study of the Black Death.
Enrichment
Microscopic Monsters (Horrible Science)
by Nick Arnold and Tony De Saulles
Micro Mania: A Really Close-Up Look at
Bacteria, Bedbugs & the Zillions of Other
Gross Little Creatures That Live In, on &
All Around by Jordan D. Brown
AmScope BK-CM Complete Book of the
Microscope by AmScope
Visit the Whipple museum in Cambridge
and look at scientific instruments and
their development.
Overview
Space Overview: What’s in space?
We start with a physics topic
as students will have visited parts of this
topic in KS2.
This topic gives an opportunity for an extra-
curricular trip to the National Space
centre.
This topic engages students as they can link
easily to every day and what they see in the
night sky.
Links with….
Ethics - looking at how the Universe began
is discussed in ethics, relating it to the idea
of creation.
Enrichment
Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens (Horrible
Science)
by Nick Arnold and Tony De Saulles
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers
Who Changed the World
by Rachel Ignotofsky
(this includes Katherine Johnson, the
African-American mathematician who
calculated the trajectory of the Apollo 11
mission to the moon.)
School Organised Trip to National Space
centre.
Overview
Particles Overview: What are the states of
matter?
This topic introduces simple practical
techniques and uses of key equipment like
Bunsen burners, thermometers,
glassware. It is taught as the first Chemistry
topic as the understanding of
particles, states of matter and compounds
and mixtures is necessary for the other
chemistry topics.
Links with….
Maths – measuring units accurately using
decimals.
Enrichment
Matter (Rookie Read-About Science:
Physical Science) by Cody Crane
Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the
Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-
made World by Mark Miodownik
SCIENCE – Spring Term
Overview
Reproduction Overview: How does life
begin?
Students are entering puberty and so this
topic is very relevant to them and what is
happening to their bodies.
We also look at reproduction in plants,
which will build on the knowledge of
flowers they have from KS2.
Links with….
How to Thrive – changes in the body
during puberty and the effects of
substances on the developing baby during
pregnancy.
English - In the Spring term when
studying ‘Romeo and Juliet’, students will
explore the emotional changes that take
place during puberty as teenagers begin
to have relationships with one another.
Enrichment
Puberty, reproduction, birth by Oaka Books,
Laurence Andrew Page, et al
The Puberty Book by Wendy Darvill and
Kelsey Powell
Pollination (Science Readers: Content and
Literacy) Kindle Edition
by Dona Herweck Rice
Overview
Elements and Reactions Overview: What is
an element?
Students learn to simply use the periodic
table to identify substances as
elements. This allows them to know their
way around the table before completing
the topic looking in more detail at specific
groups.
The topic also allows them to develop their
ability to write word and symbol equations
for chemical reactions.
Links with….
Maths – linking the idea of equations with
simple algebra
Enrichment
Compounds and Mixtures (Explorer Library:
Science Explorer) by Charnan Simon
A Beginner's Guide to the Periodic Table
Paperback – 28 Aug. 2014
by Gill Arbuthnott
Kaboom!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with
Chemical Reactions (Wile E. Coyote,
Physical Science Genius) Paperback – 1 Jan.
2017
by Mark Andrew Weakland
Overview
Movement Overview: How is our structure
and movement managed?
This Learning Chapter helps students
understand how their bodies work and
move. They have their first experience of a
simple dissection of a chicken wing to
help bring the ideas of the skeleton and
movement to life.
Links with….
PE – students understand how their muscles
and joints work.
Performing arts – Understanding how the
skeleton allows balance and movement, and
exploring what makes a good warm
up (mobilisation of joints, pulse raisers,
strengthening and stretching) balance,
elevation, co-ordination, weight, movement
memory.
Enrichment
The Skeleton and Muscles (The Bright and
Bold Human Body) by Sonya Newland
Muscles and Movement (Human Body,
Animal Bodies)
by Izzi Howell
Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking
Animals (GB DOCUMENTAIRE)
by Gabrielle Balkan and Sam Brewster
Visit the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge
to look at animal skeletons.
SCIENCE – Summer Term
Overview
Sound and light Overview: How do we see
and hear?
There is an opportunity here
to complete an eye dissection as we look at
how their eyes work. The structure of the
Ear and hearing is also investigated.
This topic introduces the idea of sound
travelling as waves.
Links with….
Performing Arts – Lighting effects are
explored in the Summer term with a
Musical Theatre project, as well as the
skills needed to be part of the production
tech team
Maths – measuring angles
Enrichment
Experiments in Light and Sound with Toys
and Everyday Stuff (Fun Science)
by Natalie Kim Rompella
Light by Oaka Books
Get involved with Light and Sound for
school productions.
Overview
Acids and Alkalis Overview: Acid or alkali,
how do I know?
This topic really places chemistry in true life
situations, looking at classifying everyday
household substances. The students learn
about indicators, and even how to make
their own.
Links with….
Maths – making accurate measurements
using decimals.
Enrichment
Acid and Alkalis 2: Acids and Alkalis
(LONGMAN BOOK PROJECT)
Acids and Alkalis (Science Essentials -
Chemistry)
by Denise Walker
Teach your parents how to make a
homemade indicator!
Overview
Plants Overview: Why are plants
important?
This topic gives opportunities to look at the
structure of plants in detail. Through the
topic students will begin to see how plants
are important to the survival of every other
life form on the planet.
Links with….
Geography – students will look at how
ecosystems work and then look at a variety
of ecosystems e.g tropical rainforests,
deserts etc
Enrichment
Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds: A
visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom
by DK
Grow a Maze Planter Fun Science STEM
Learning Educational Toy Kids Experiments
by The Magic Toy Shop
Look after different houseplants at home,
maybe even different ones like cacti or a
Venus flytrap!
Overview
Ecosystems Overview: How are ecosystems
balanced?
During this topic we look at plants in their
natural habitat and use sampling
techniques to investigate them. It revisits
the idea of food webs and different
ecosystems that students will have some
knowledge of from KS2.
Links with….
Geography – students will study
biomes and global warming
Enrichment
The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth
by Rachel Ignotofsky
Biomes: Discover the Earth's Ecosystems
with Environmental Science Activities for
Kids (Build It Yourself) by Donna Latham
Visit the Scott Polar museum in Cambridge
and see how Scientists are studying the
polar region to look at climate change.
HISTORY
At KS3 in History, we explore British, local and world history through our Big Ideas. Students learn through a combination of overview and depth enquiries which take a chronological approach. We begin Year 7 with an overview of developments in Britain from the Iron Age to the Normans. We continue with a depth study of the Medieval period followed by a focus on the Tudors, Stuarts and The English Civil War. In Year 8 we explore Empire, Slavery, Industrialisation, Revolution and Reform C1500 – C1900. We also investigate the causes and impact of WW1. We conclude in Year 9 with an investigation of significant events and developments of the C20.
Underpinning our Big Ideas is a continual focus on developing students’ skills in creating their own structured accounts including written narratives and analyses.
In History our Big Ideas are:
Autumn Term
Overview
Who were the skeletons?In this mini introductory enquiry, we will solve the mystery of an ancient archaeological skeleton find.
Links with….
Science – Carbon Dating techniques.
Ethics – The meaning and purpose of burials and ceremonies.
Geography – The reasons for Human conflict, settlement and migration.
Enrichment
Find out more about Iron Age Hill Forts with this challenging article from BBC Extra
Watch this clip on Maiden Castle Hill Fort
Visit the Iron Age Hill Fort Wandlebury Hill near Cambridge or Stonea Camp near March.
Visit the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge
Overview
How had Britain changed by 1066?
We will start by looking at the contenders for the throne in 1066. We will then study the famous events of the Battle of Hastings and finish with an investigation into the causes of Norman victory and Anglo-Saxon defeat
Links with….
Geography – The different parts of the British Isles in the Autumn term.
Art - The use of tapestry and art to tell stories.
English – The concept of leadership as explored in the Odyssey.
Enrichment
‘Anglo-Saxon Boy’ by Tony Bradman
‘Knight’s Fee’ by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England by Tony Mortimer
Watch this clip about life in Anglo-Saxon Britain
Watch this Horrible Histories episode on William the Conqueror
Listen to this BBC Extra Podcast on the importance of the 1066 Norman Invasion
Learn about the Bayeux Tapestry in detail.
Overview
How much did the Norman Conquest
change life in Britain?
We will explore the changes that took
place after the Norman
invasion. We will investigate the impact of
castle building, the Domesday Survey, the
development of the Feudal System and
rebellions against Norman rule.
Why was religion so important to people in
the Middle Ages?
We will explore the importance of religion
in Medieval Life and finish with an enquiry
into the reasons why people joined
Crusades.
Links with….
English – Students explore the the
Medieval Feudal System when studying
the Canterbury Tales in the Autumn Term
French – The integration of French
language into the English language as a
result of the Norman Invasion.
Maths – The financial nature of the
Domesday Survey.
Ethics – Christianity.
Enrichment
Read about some surprising facts on the
Norman Conquest
Read this challenging article which
explores the importance of the Domesday
Book.
Explore BBC Bitesize pages on the Norman
Conquest
Explore these BBC animations on the
Norman Conquest.
Visit Mount Fitchet Castle and Norman
Village
Visit Castle Hill in Cambridge. This mound
was built by the Normans in 1068 as an
important Motte and Bailey Castle
Cause and Consequence
Historical Enquiry
Change and Continuity
Historical Significance
Historical Interpretations
Historical Diversity
Overview
Could Medieval Monarchs do whatever
they liked?
We will start by exploring the challenges
faced by Medieval Monarchs in controlling
their kingdoms. We will explore the
dramatic events of the murder of Thomas
Becket. We will then investigate the reign
of the King John in depth. We will finish by
considering whether King John really
deserved his reputation as a villain.
Links with….
English – The concept of Heroes and
Leaders that students explore in the
Autumn Term, as well as the importance
of Thomas Becket and Canterbury.
Enrichment
‘Arthur: The Seeing Stone’ by Kevin
Crossley-Holland
‘Free Lance and the Field of Blood’ by Paul
Stewart and Chris Riddell
Visit Canterbury Cathedral in Kent to see
the shrine of Thomas Becket.
Watch this Horrible Histories episode on
King John.
Develop your knowledge of King John
using BBC Bitesize.
Visit Rochester Castle in Kent where the
famous siege using pig fat took place!
HISTORY – Spring Term
Overview
How would you tell the story of ordinary
life in the Middle Ages?
We will start with an overview of Medieval
Life for ordinary people. Then we will
investigate the causes and impact of the
Black Death and we will explore how this
helped lead to the Peasants’ Revolt in
1389. We will finish by exploring
comparisons between life in Medieval
England and Medieval Baghdad.
Links with….
Science – The overview on cells that
students will explore in the Autumn Term.
Ethics – the religious rituals and social and
emotional impact of dealing with loss and
death.
Maths – the financial consequences of
increased taxation as a cause of the
Peasants’ Revolt.
Enrichment
‘Fire, Bed and Bone’ by
Henrietta Branfield
‘The Doomsday Book’ by Connie Willis
‘All Fall Down’ by Sally Nicholls
Listen to this ‘In Our Time’ episode which
discusses the importance of the Peasants’
Revolt
Explore the BBC Bitesize pages on the
Peasants’ Revolt and the Black Death
Visit the Museum of London
Visit the Weald and Downland Living
Museum
Overview
What was most significant about the
Tudors?
We will explore the dramatic reigns of the
Tudor Monarchs and investigate the huge
religious, political and social changes that
took place in this period.
Links with….
Ethics – The impact of religious divisions,
including differences between Catholic and
Protestant beliefs and practices.
Art – The use of portraiture
English – The work on Shakespeare that
students will complete in the Autumn term.
Enrichment
‘Eliza Rose’ by Lucy Worsley
‘Treason by Berlie Doherty’
‘The Ravenmaster’s Boy’ by Mary Hoffman.
Watch this Horrible Histories
Episode ‘Terrible Tudors’
Listen to this BBC Extra Podcast on the
Tudors
Visit Hampton Court Palace
Visit Kentwell Hall in Suffolk
Visit the National Portrait Gallery in
London to explore Tudor Portraits
Listen to these radio shows on Tudor life
HISTORY – Summer Term
Overview
Why did Civil War break out in 1642 and
how did it affect life in Britain?
We will explore this explosive period of
British History by starting with the reasons
for the outbreak of Civil War in 1642. We
will then consider who or what was to
blame. We will then explore the role of
Oliver Cromwell and form opinions on his
leadership.
Links with…
.
English – The concept of Heroes and
Leaders are explored by students in the
Autumn Term.
Ethics – the reasons and justifications
for going to war and debates around
capital punishment.
Enrichment
Read the BBC Bitesize sections on Charles I
and the English Civil War and Oliver
Cromwell.
Explore the online articles and resources
from the National Army Museum (or even
better visit the Museum!)
Watch the classic 1970 film ‘Cromwell’ (PG)
online
Have a day out to Ely and visit Oliver
Cromwell’s House
GEOGRAPHY
Autumn Term
Overview
How can we be good Geographers?
Links with….
With many subjects as students are
encouraged to realise the depth of
what is studied within Geography –
Human Geography, Physical
Geography, Environmental
Geography
Enrichment
Students are encouraged to start
watching the news and looking out
for Geography content in newspaper
and magazine articles.
Students are also encouraged to look
out for 'geography based'
documentaries on tv.
Overview
Where in our world?
Learning how to effectively use an
atlas as well as finding out more
about where places are located
Links with….
History –students learn about events
in the British Isles and other areas
French – students study French
colonised countries in yr 7
Enrichment
Students are encouraged to get an
atlas and look at it at home.
Overview
The Almighty dollar
- Where does
money go when it's spent?
Links with….
History – links to colonialism that
students explore in Yr 8
Maths – links to money and how
money is linked globally.
Additionally, links to the use of
graphs to look at trends
Enrichment
Read – ‘The almighty dollar book’
Look at the BBC clip showing the life
of a container in a year (shows how
far good travel in our globalised
world)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business
/8314116.stm
We frame the teaching and learning of KS3 Geography around 6 Big Ideas:
This learning chapter begins by introducing the Big Ideas and establishing what the subject of Geography is all about. Students focus on how to be a good Geographer and explore the skills that are needed (e.g asking questions, being a detective etc), key themes and the use of command words.
In this Learning Chapter, students are taught how to effectively use an atlas. Students will find out more about where places are located (British Isles and the world). The names and locations of continents, oceans, mountainsand rivers etc are taught and investigated.
In this learning chapter, the non-fiction text, ‘The Almighty Dollar’, is used to find out about the importance of the key concept of globalisation. The book illustrates how connected the world is by looking at what happens when a radio is bought in Wallmart.
• Knowledge of the location of globally significant places
• Geographical skills and fieldwork
• Understanding of processes that give rise to key physical geographical features of the world
Whilst our Big Ideas don’t depend on a linear acquisition of knowledge and skills, our initial introduction to Geography in year 7 and then 8 and 9 is purposefully sequenced so that students are introduced to key concepts and ideas within Physical and Human Geography which can then be developed throughout Key stage 3 and beyond when learning about different topics.
• Understanding of processes that give rise to key human geographical features of the world
• Global issues
• Global hazards
Overview
Are maps important?
Links with….
Maths – when using OS maps
students will look at direction,
distance, grid references, ratios and
measuring distance
Enrichment
Students are encouraged to follow
routes on a map when they go out in
the car for a trip
Students are encouraged to get a
Cambridge OS map and use it to go
for walks at the weekend with their
family
GEOGRAPHY – Spring Term
Overview
How am I
affected by
Weather and climate?
Links with….
Maths – climate graphs will be
drawn; temperatures & rainfall
amounts will be plotted on graphs,
and comparisons made between
countries
Enrichment
Students are encouraged to watch
the weather forecasts on tv or on
their phones, as well as investigating
the weather of their holiday
destinations
Overview
Am I taking care of my world?
Links with….
Ethics - Students will look at how to
be a good citizen
Science – Students will look at
ecosystems and pollution
Enrichment
Investigate their own and their
family’s carbon footprint, and start to
act on ways to reduce it
Visit Amey Cespa or the wind
turbines at Swaffam
Read 'This book is not rubbish’ by
Isabel Thomas
During this Learning Chapter, a number of OS map skills are introduced including distance, grid references and use of symbols.
In this Learning Chapter, the importance of weather and climate on every day life will be the focus. Questions such as 'why does it rain' and 'what creates micro-climates' will be investigated. Students will also learn about how and why climate varies around the world
This very important question will be investigated during this learning chapter. A number ofissues will be looked, focusing on the key concept of sustainability and needing to be sustainable.
Overview
Where could we visit around the
world?
Links with….
How to thrive - seeing opportunities
for future holidays as being good for
mental wellbeing
Maths – How to budget for a trip
Enrichment
Plan a family trip
Look at holiday brochures or travel
websites
GEOGRAPHY – Summer Term
Overview
What happens at the seaside?
Where could we
visit around the world?
Links with….
Science – types of rocks and process
(eg erosion)
Enrichment
Watch ‘The Coast’ series on BBC
Take a family trip to the Norfolk or
Suffolk coast, and teach their family
some information about the seaside
they visit
Overview
Is all of Africa poor, hot and desert
like?
Links with….
Maths – Climate data
Science – Different Ecosystems
History – British Empire/ colonialism/
slave trade that students explore in
Yr 8
MFL – European Colonialism (which
countries speak English/French)
Enrichment
Go on a virtual fieldtrip
Watch documentaries on Africa
In this learning chapter we focus on thinking about places, tourism and how to make travel accessible to everyone. The end piece of beautiful work will be to plan a holiday with a full itinerary - a valuable life-skill!
This Learning chapter explores a range of physical and human geography of the continent of Africa, with specific focus on the country of Kenya. Misconceptions that students have about Africa will be corrected throughout the Learning Chapter.
The focus of this Learning Chapter is on coastal environments including the use of the coast, processes operating at the coast, landforms created, threats affecting the coast ,as well as how to manage the coast.
FRENCH
Autumn Term
Overview
In this topic, we will be doing a virtual
tour of the French-speaking
(Francophone) world. We will be
looking at how French is spoken
outside France, and the history and
cultures of the different places that
claim French as one of their main
languages.
Links with….
Geography – globalisation; Africa
History – colonialism and the legacy of empire
Enrichment
Find out about the history of one of
the places you are studying and
present it to your form group for a
PLEDGE
Read a book or watch a film by
someone who speaks the same
language is you but is from a
different culture. What similarities or
differences do you notice?
Overview
In the Developing Fluency stream in
the first half term, we will be building
on the skills learnt at KS1 and KS2.
Reading and writing unlock the world
and give access to amazing
adventures, so we will be aiming to
consolidate the skills they will need
as the keys.
Links with….
English – written and spoken language, the importance of telling stories
Maths and Ethics – logic, structure and balance, and why these things matter
How to Thrive – developing reasoning skills and the ability to express yourself
Enrichment
Read a new book, either silently to
yourself or aloud to a friend or
younger sibling
Write an old-fashioned letter to
somebody and send it through the
post
Write
Overview
In this topic, we look at personality,
priorities, likes and dislikes, and
describing personal appearance of
yourself and others.
Links with….
How to Thrive – identity, healthy and unhealthy comparison with others, the importance of kind words
English – telling your own story
Enrichment
Look at some famous self-porttraits,
such as Frida Kahlo or Vincent Van
Gogh. Do they look different to their
photos or portraits? Why do you
think they saw themselves
differently?
Overview
In this topic, we will look at the
different subjects and how to say
why we like them or not. We will
revisit personality descriptions from
the Autumn term to give
(respectful!) descriptions of our
teachers.
Links with….
How to Thrive – describing and understanding your environment; telling the time
Enrichment
Find out about school in a different
country or culture
Find out about places where people
like you might not be allowed to go
to school, e.g. Malala Yousafszai from
Afghanistan
FRENCH – Spring Term
Overview
What do you enjoy doing in your free
time, and what does that say about
you? We will look at discovering
common interests, expressing likes
and dislikes, and reasons for our
opinions.
Links with….
English – applying literacy skills
learned in KS1 and KS2, such as giving
opinions and structuring sentences,
in a new language
Enrichment
Look at the Guinness Book of Records for some people with unusual hobbies
Research someone who has made a career out of their hobby, or found a new hobby as part of their career (e.gcelebrities on Strictly finding a new love of dancing)
Overview
In this topic, we will learn to describe
the house or flat we live in, and a
little bit about the town or village we
live in. We will give opinions with
reasons, and talk about where we
would like to live.
Links with….
Design and Technology – students will design their dream homes in the Autumn Term
Enrichment
Research some famous homes, such
as Buckingham Palace. What do you
like/dislike about them? Would you
like to live there?
Think about how different climates affect different building materials. Find out how to build an igloo or thatch a mud hut.
FRENCH – Summer Term
Overview
Why are holidays important? Where
do you usually go, and who with?
Where would your dream holiday
be? Has Covid-19 changed how you
take holidays this year? In this topic,
we cover different weather and
destinations, and how to talk about
where we would like to go.
Links with….
English – travel writing
Geography – Africa, Asia, World. In year 7 Geography will study tourism and plan a virtual holiday with Itinerary.
Enrichment
Watch a holiday or travel film, such as Up. What do you like about it?
Find out about 'eco-tourism' -enjoying the environment without ruining it.
PERFORMING ARTS
At KS3 in Performing Arts we study Dance, Drama and Music. Students work collaboratively to explore different plays, practitioners and genres through which they learn how to communicate ideas and express themselves in diverse ways. Participating in the Performing Arts also gives students the opportunity to develop their confidence, public speaking skills and emotional intelligence.
Autumn Term Dance
Overview
CapoeiraIn this topic we learn about a Brazilian Martial Art: Capoeira. This is a physical discipline combining elements from dance, acrobatics and martial arts. Students learn the control, balance, co-ordination and stamina needed to participate in this powerful dance, under pinned by knowledge of its historical context.
Links with….History – Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil at beginning of 16th Century; students will study the slave trade in Yr 8
P.E. - Students explore what makes an effective warm up, as well as action and reaction, and working together with a partner.
Drama – Characterisation in performance, dance as a language and communication of narrative
Enrichment
‘My first Capoeira Class’ by Ingrid
Santos. Get the book here
Watch this video on BBC Bitesize. Capoeira, an introduction
Watch some Capoeira in action here
Overview
Darkwood ManorHow can we build tension/create mood
in Drama?
In this topic we use the book Darkwood
Manor, as the starting point to explore
characterisation, story-telling and how to
build tension in
performance.
Links with….
English: Characterisation, story-telling using the 5 W’s, as well as building tension using language
Dance – use of Physical Theatre
Music – Use of aural setting and how it contributes to mood
Enrichment
Read the Darkwood Manor novel by
Jenna Ryan here
Autumn Term Drama
Overview
Chariots of fireWhat is an ensemble in music?In this topic we use Chariots of fire to explore the characteristics of fanfares such as dotted rhythms and the harmonic series. We learn how to play different parts of an ensemble, such as melody, chords and bass that fit together to create a musical performance.
Links with….
Ethics - Chariots of Fire film explores believes that the main character has tosucceed as a testament to his undying religious faith.
Enrichment
Watch Chariots of fire here.
Keyboard skills for beginners
100 songs. Easy keyboard library
Overview
Musical elementsHow do we tell a story through music?In this topic we learn the building blocks of music and how to compose music through the use of percussive instruments, found sound and music software. We explore theme and variation, recurring musical ideas and how to structure our compositions.
Links with….
Drama – Story telling, characterisation
and creating mood
Design and Technology – Use of
technology to compose music
Enrichment
BBC Bitesize – introducing Hans Zimmer,
the German composer and producer.
Download GarageBand and start
composing
performance of Les Miserable
Autumn Term Music
PERFORMING ARTS – Spring Term
Overview
Melodrama
How can we create effective
Melodrama?
In this topic we learn about the key
Melodrama conventions such as the
use of placards and silent movies. We
explore how to portray stereotypes
on stage and create a melodramatic
comedy sketch for performance.
Links with….
History – Primary form of theatre in Victorian era that students learn about in Year 8
Music – features of the genre
Enrichment
Watch a modern day Melodrama
Overview
World Music
In this topic we learn the key features
of World Music (African, Samba,
Calypso & Indian) and understand
the importance of appreciating music
from different cultures.
Links with….
Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.
Dance- features of style and musical accompaniment
Enrichment
Read about Indian and world music
World Music radio
Overview
World DanceStudents are introduced to dance cultures in diverse geographic areas and historical time periods. We study the features of each style and the dance technique needed in
performance.
Links with….
Music – Features of musical style, time signature and phrasing
Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.
Enrichment
Bollywood Dreams. Book here
Street Dance. Book here
Watch BBC Bitesize African dance sequences
Spring Term Drama
Spring Term Music
Spring Term Dance
Overview
The Black Note March
In this topic we learn about western
music notation. We explore different
time signatures, musical structures
and note names. Students work
towards a performance
of The Black Note March.
Links with….
Dance – link to dance style
Enrichment
Watch The Blue Danube Waltz by
Johann Strauss
Watch The Black Note March video
tutorial
Overview
Musical Theatre project
This scheme of work encompasses all three of the Performing Arts disciplines. We use Alan Parker’s ’Bugsy Malone’ to learn about the Musical Theatre genre and it’s features before creating a whole class production. This project includes exploring the technical roles in theatre like lighting and costume design as well as the promotion and producing of Musicals in the UK and worldwide.
Links with….
Maths – creating expenditure spreadsheets /budgeting
Enrichment
Watch Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone film here
Read Bugsy Malone
The Mamma Mia Backstage Tour
LIVE backstage during a performance of Les Miserable
Visit the London theatre website and see a Musical LIVE
PERFORMING ARTS – Summer Term
Dance, Drama and Music project
PE
Autumn Term
Overview
Assessment of starting points. Can
you run, jump and throw? This
chapter of learning will look at the
basic skills which underpin most
physical activities.
Links with….
French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Maths – Autumn Term - Numbers and Operations – recording your personal bests and looking at values such as time.
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Watch some of the highlights from
the 2012 Olympics Games. A good
day to watch would be “Super
Saturday”.
Visit the Olympic Park in London.
Go to a local athletics club and
experience some of the events with
specialist coaches.
Overview
Introduction to Rugby Union. We will
look at the basic principles of the
physical activity of Rugby and begin
to consider the differences between
Tag Rugby, Rugby League and Rugby
Union. We will focus passing and safe
practice when using contact.
Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Opportunities to visit Twickenham
Stadium to watch Cambridge University
versus Oxford University in the Varsity
Match.
Watch (watch highlights from) Six
Nations competitions or Rugby World
Cups.
Watch some live Rugby Union / Rugby
League.
Watch a local rugby club team.
Go to a training session with a local club
or team to experience some coaching
from specialist coaches.
Overview
Introduction to Badminton. We will
look at the basic rules of badminton
and the differences that exist
between Singles and Doubles
competitions. We will consider the
range of serves that could be used as
well as different shots (overhead
clear, drop shot, smash etc.).
Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Attend badminton club at school / within
the local community.
Develop the principles of net and wall
games by playing other activities such as
Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash or
Volleyball.
Watch a game of badminton (this could
be highlights from successful players
using youtube).
Overview
An introduction to Field Hockey. We
will be looking into the safety
principles associated with this activity
in addition to the basics of passing,
dribbling, shooting and tackling.
Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Take part in extra-curricular Hockey after
school or at a local community club (with
specialist coaches).
Watch a local team playing hockey at a
fixture.
Watch highlights of the Team GB team
competing at Hockey events such as the
Olympic Games or the Commonwealth
Games.
Watch some Ice Hockey and consider the
similarities and differences between the
games of Field Hockey and Ice Hockey.
PE
Spring Term
Overview
An introduction to Table Tennis.
Looking at how to safely set up tables
and the differences between Singles
and Doubles competitions. Teaching
points of successful serves and a
range of offensive and defensive
shots will be taught.
Links with….
French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
EnrichmentDevelop the principles of net and wall
games by playing other activities such as
Tennis, Badminton, Squash or Volleyball.
Watch highlights or games of Table
Tennis.
Experience specialist coaching at a local
community club or at school.
Use the table tennis tables at break or
lunch time to develop your competence
and confidence.
Overview
Outdoor Adventurous Activities /
Problem Solving. How do you solve
problems and work successfully as a
team? In this chapter of learning
students will look at a series of
problems and have to overcome
these whilst working as a team or
leading a small group.
Links with….
French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Spring Term – Problem Solving – how can strategies learnt in How To Thrive be used in Problem Solving OAA activities?
Enrichment
PGL trip in Year 7 – experience of
Outdoor Adventurous Activities in these
settings. PGL also offer camps for
students or families, so these sort of
activities can be experienced outside of
the school setting.
Experience activities that will push you
out of your comfort zone, such as rock
climbing or abseiling (indoor walls
available across East Anglia)
Experience of playing any team game –
you can apply the principle of working as
a successful team to any team physical
activity.
Overview
An introduction to Netball and
Leadership qualities. We will be
learning how to pass, move and
shoot in Netball and then consider
how we may teach this to younger
children. Looking at the basics of
teaching others a skill or activity.
Links with….
French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others – particularly when in a point of power such as being a coach, how should I communicate with others effectively.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Sports Leadership UK Qualification –
research how to complete one of these
qualifications. Different National
Governing Bodies complete these
qualifications (Eg Young Leaders award in
Football).
Become involved in your local
community sports club or community
group, begin to lead sessions or support a
more experienced coach or leader.
Experience the activity of Netball either
after school or at a local specialist club.
Watch some high level Netball on TV or
watch highlights of high level national
teams such as Australia.
PE
Summer Term
Overview
In this chapter of learning we will be
introduced to the basic principles of
what makes a striking and fielding
game. We will consider fielding
positions and successful hitting
techniques in both Rounders and
Cricket. We will look into the basic
rules and regulations of Rounders
and Cricket.
Links with….
French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).
Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.
How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.
How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?
Enrichment
Take part in Rounders or Cricket Extra
curricular clubs in school or experience
this with local clubs or coaches.
Watch the different types of cricket (EG 1
day cricket or 5 day cricket or the Ashes).
Visit Cricket grounds and experience live
cricket at places such as Lords or Old
Trafford.
Experience the difference between
international cricket and county cricket
competitions, google the differences or
watch the differences.
Autumn Term
Overview
Dream House
In this topic we will focus
on designing and creativity.
The students will design and
draw their dream house using
isometric paper. They will also learn
technical drawing skills and have
an introduction to evaluating.
Links with….
History – The advancement
of technology and the
industrial revolution
Maths – Angles and shapes both
2D and 3D
Enrichment
Read Architecture: Form, Space
and Order by Francis D.K.
Go on a day trip to London to look
at some of the famous architecture
or spend some time paying attention
to architecture in the area you live in
Practice drawing different styles
of houses in isometric style or
using Google Sketchup (which can
be downloaded free) to design a
house
Overview
Pop-Up Storybook
In this topic students will
further develop their designing,
drawing and rendering skills, and
learn about manipulating graphical
materials to create card pop-up
storybooks.
Links with….
English – The pop-up book will
be based on ‘The Odyssey’ which
students study in the Autumn Term.
Art – Drawing and rendering skills
Ennrichment
Watch How a Pop-Up book is Made
Read Paper Engineering and Pop-
Ups for Dummies by Rob Ives
Try making a pop-up birthday
or christmas card for someone
you are close to
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
At KS3 in Design and Technology we study Resistant Materials, Graphics, Systems and Control, Electronics, Food Preparation & Nutrition, and Computer Science.
We aim to build the basic practical skills that students need so they have a strong foundation to build off, as well as some technical knowledge. This includes using tools and machines to manipulate wood, metal and plastic; creativity/design and technical drawing skills; working with paper and card to model ideas; knowledge of food nutrients and how to prepare food practically in the kitchen; health and safety in all areas; basic electronics and an introduction to some computer programming.
Overview
Healthy Eating
This topic will be an introduction
to cooking and the kitchen for
students in which they will learn
about health and safety and hygiene.
Students will also learn about the
importance of a balanced diet and
healthy foods.
Links with….
Science – The overview of cells, plants and the importance and effect of nutrition for the body.
How to Thrive – The effect of a balanced diet on physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Maths – Measurements
of ingredients and ratios.
History – Sugar obsession which began with slave trade
Geography – Origin of different foods and where we import them from
Enrichment
Bake this wholemeal bread recipe for a healthier alternative
Keep a food diary for 2 weeks to keep track of what you are eating
Watch this video about a balanced diet and this other video about how nutrients are taken from food into our bodies
Challenge yourself to have 5
fruit and vegetables per day for a
month (this is about how long it takes
to create a new habit)
Read Eat, Drink and be Healthy
by Doctor Walter Willet
Food club to run to allow students
to practice their cooking skills
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Spring Term
Overview
Dietary Needs
What are the dietary requirements
of different people? We shall
learn about vegetarianism, food
allergies, religious requirements and
more. Students will learn to cook a
number of dishes that cater for
these requirements.
Links with….
Science – The overview of cells, plants and the importance and effect of nutrition for the body including allergens.
Ethics – Catering to dietary requirements and beliefs from different religions.
English – Povety and diet from Victorian Literature such as ‘Oliver Twist’ which students will explore in Year 8
Enrichment
Try cooking a vegetarian meal from the BBC Good Food website, I especially recommend this Mexican Enchilda Pie!
Cook your favourite dish but change the ingredients for someone who is lacto free, a vegetarian or has another dietary requirement.
Have a look at the dietary requirements section in the supermarket.
Watch Masterchef Junior online, here is one episode
Read Fitness Nutrition for
Special Dietary Needs by Stella Lucia
Volpe.
Food club to run to allow
students to practice their cooking
skills
Overview
Workshop Skills
Students will have an introduction
to the health and safety in
the workshop. They will learn to use
a variety of tools and machines
with different materials by
completing a series of mini projects.
Links with….
History – The industrial
revolution and the effects on
manufacturing techniques
English – Construction of the
trojan horse which students learn
about in the Autumn term when
reading ‘The Odyssey ’
Enrichment
DT club will run weekly
giving students the opportunity
to develop practical workshop skills
Read Metal Jewellery workshop
by Helen Driggs
Read Metal Working Doing it
better by Tom Lipton
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Summer Term
Overview
Block Bot
Students will continue
developing their workshop skills by
creating a Block Bot character. They
will also learn more technical
knowledge about different materials
and their working properties as well
as different types of finishes
Links with….
Geography – The origins of
where types of timber grows and
in imported from
Art – Creating characters
History – Characters across history
Enrichment
DT club will run weekly giving students the opportunity to develop practical workshop skills
Read Woodwork Step by Step by Julian Cassell
Watch 10 Awesome DIY
Wood Projects for Absolute
Beginners
Overview
Sweet Dispenser
Students will learn about
systems and control and electronics
as part of this project. They will be
challenged to think about
mechanisms and components in
motion to make their sweet
dispenser work.
Links with….
Science – Light, electricity and forces
Maths – Measuring and units
Enrichment
DT club will run weekly giving students the opportunity to develop practical workshop skills
Read Electronic Projects
for Dummies by Dickon Ross
Try making a basic electronics
circuit that makes sounds or flashing
lights. Electronics kits can be bought
from Kitronic
ART
Our KS3 curriculum is based around 6 Big Ideas:
Autumn Term
Overview
Art Skills
How can I improve my drawing skills?
How do I create quality research on
an artist?
How can I combine my work with the
artist's style to create a final piece?
Links with….
History - 1960's Pop Art
Design and Technology - Using
shading to create 3-D effect
Enrichment
Video on Roy Lichtenstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
6jowA-pH-Y8
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Overview
Natural Forms (with a focus on the
formal elements)
What new techniques can I learn to
improve my drawing skills?
How can I use drawing to
communicate?
Links with….
Design and Technology - 3-D
shapes/form
Maths - Measurement
Enrichment
What are the formal elements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
PZV-EdfJoWs
W
Formal Elements Worksheets
(1).pptx
Overview
Natural Forms (with a focus on
the formal elements)
How can I draw texture?
What is the colour theory?
How can I create a repeated pattern?
Links with….
Design and Technology - 3-D
shapes/form
Maths - Measurement
Science - Colour Theory
Enrichment
Formal Elements
Worksheets (1).pptx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
dwZX5H3QQ_4
What is Pop Art?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhEyoDCTSDQ
How to draw texture
• The formal elements• The Creative Industries• Recording Ideas
• How artists inform your work• Experimenting with media and ideas• Creating a finished piece
Throughout KS3, students are taught to design and develop personal ideas whilst learning technical skills in a variety of processes and media, both two and three dimensional. The curriculum will enable students to research and explore a variety of different artists to inform developments in their work as well as gain some insight into the creative industries.
Overview
Natural forms
(Focus on Artist Roa)
How can I use the skills I've learnt to
develop ideas based on an artist?
How do I make improvement?
What new techniques can I learn?
Links with….
Geography - Environmental issues
Design and Technology - Tone to
show 3D shape
Maths - Measurement
Enrichment
Videos about Roa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
qFlqLvVsWl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
UUenbypGb_M
ART – Spring Term
Overview
Natural Forms
How can I use the skills I've learnt
to create my own response to an
artist?
Links with….
Geography - Environmental issues
Design and Technology - Tone to
show 3D shape
Maths - Measurement
Enrichment
Creating texture (brickwork)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
S3DCx0TzNRw
Overview
Scale
Which Artists explore this theme?
Who works in small and large
scale and why?
How can I develop ideas for a small-
scale model
Links with….
Design and Technology - House
project Autumn Term
Maths - Measurement and scale
Enrichment
Claes Oldenburg
http://oldenburgvanbruggen.com/
Joshua Smith
http://www.iknowjoshuasmith.com/
work/
Overview
Scale
How can I create a small-scale
model?
How can I improve my skills?
Students use model making skills to
create small scale replica of building.
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.gzTBU
V1LRTA_JzZigQYf3AAAAA?pid=Api&w
=393&h=480&rs=1
Links with….
DT (House project Autumn Term)
Drama (Set design)
Maths (Measurement & Scale)
Enrichment
Joshua Smith and model making
http://www.iknowjoshuasmith.com/
work/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
KyvTrVo2a9M
B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
fvY0Es00ObQ
ART – Summer Term
Overview
How can I improve my knowledge of artists and own skills further?How can I improve my skills working in a team?Students work collaboratively in small groups to create large scale pieces of famous Art works
Links with….
Maths (Measurement & Scale)
How to Thrive (Team work)
History (Time periods of Artists)
Enrichment
Famous Artist's explored:
https://www.vangoghgallery.com/pai
nting/starry-night.html
https://www.edvardmunch.org/the-
scream.jsp
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-
terms/f/fauvism
Overview
How can I improve my skills working
in a team to create large scale piece?
Links with….
Maths (Measurement & Scale)
How to Thrive (Team work)
History (Time periods of Artists)
Enrichment
360 tour of Tate
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/360-
video/grimshaw
Virtual Tour National Gallery
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/v
isiting/virtual-tours/google-virtual-
tour
Students produce large scale pieces of Art, based on famous paintings, for display around the school
ETHICS
In Ethics in Key Stage 3, we look at the six major world faiths and humanism. Our goal is to give students a broad overview of the faiths so that they can begin to make connections between them. Our delivery is focused around our core values and gets students to consider the topics around big questions.
The Cambridgeshire Agreed syllabus expects that children will be able to do the following by the end of year 7.
Autumn Term
Overview
What is community?
We consider what makes a good and
strong community. With the focus on
our school values and our unique
place in a new town we explore what
part we play in this.
Links with….
How to Thrive - thoughts and feelings, and how we react and respond to others. As well as community within the classroom.
PE – sportspersonship
English – Students study Grimm's fairy tales in Yr 8 and will explore healthy and unhealthy communities and role models
Enrichment
Overview
My journey
We consider rites of passage from
birth to death via the story of a
disaster befalling a cruise ship. We
then consider the way different faiths
consider rites of passage, aspects of
leadership and values.
Links with….
HTT curriculum
Enrichment
Lots of interesting videos about rites
of passage:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subj
ects/zh3rkqt
Overview
What is belief?
Why do people have a faith? What
does this mean in practice? What
beliefs do religions share?
Links with….
History – Students explore religion in the Summer Term
Enrichment
’Alien abduction’ series:
https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/ali
en-abduction-judaism
Choosing your faith series:
https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/ali
en-abduction-judaism
ETHICS – Spring Term
Overview
Being human
What is the difference between
humans and animals? What makes us
human? How do religions teach
followers to be ‘good’? Why does evil
exist?
Links with….
How To Thrive – morality and decision making
Enrichment
Overview
Having faith
A consideration of what it means to
hold a faith or none. What does this
mean day to day and what are the
difficulties with having a faith?
Links with….
How To Thrive – identity and belonging
Enrichment
Sacred Wonders on the BBC. A
wonderful series to watch with your
parents as it was shown after 9pm
ETHICS – Summer Term