Key Stage 3 - Curriculum and Assessment
Art
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Introduction to basic elements of Art / Still life
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Introduction to colour theory / painting – the Fish Painting project
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Introduction to clay and clay techniques of hand building – the pinch pot fish
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The Pattern / Print project - William Morris
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Introduction to Portraiture features and proportions
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Portrait project drawing / painting
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8 |
Drawing project - The Green man project
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Clay - the Green man relief sculpture project
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Cultural projects – Aboriginal Art |
Cultural projects – papier-mâché - Aboriginal Art relief sculpture
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Cultural projects – Aztecs |
Cultural projects – the Aztecs clay relief sculpture
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9 |
Pop art project - development
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Pop art project – final artwork |
Surrealism - Surreal room project - development
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Surrealism - Surreal room project – final artwork |
Personal project / Mixed media – Identity project - development
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Personal project /Identity project - final artwork
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Business Communications and Information
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Using computers safely, effectively and responsibly
Baseline Testing |
Technology of the Future |
Digital Creativity |
Games Programming in Scratch |
Computer Systems, ‘the basics’ |
3D design |
8 |
Understanding computers |
Digital Literacy Project/ Alternatively – MICRO:BIT Project
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HTML and Website Development |
Introduction to Python |
Computer Animation |
Audio Technology / Podcasting |
9 |
Computer Crime and Cyber Security |
Video Creation |
Smart phone Apps |
Python(Intermediate) and other object-oriented and high-level programming languages
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Data handling and database management systems |
Communication & Networks |
Cultural Studies
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Identity
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Global Religions |
Rights and Responsibilities |
Global Organisations |
Parliament, Charities and Pressure Groups
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Moral Codes and Traditions |
8 |
Human Rights |
Child Rights |
Animal Rights and the Law |
Charities and Pressure Groups
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Campaign for Change
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Philosophy for Children |
9 |
Global Action for Change |
Changing Relationships |
Socialisation |
Criminology |
Criminology
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Life After Death |
Design Technology
In years 7, 8 & 9, the pupils are on a carousel system and the project they do first will depend on their set.
Year Group |
Food Preparation and Nutrition |
Design and Technology: Timbers |
Design and Technology: Textiles |
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7 |
Hygiene Equipment
Weighing and Measuring
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Nutrition 5 a Day
Eatwell Guide
Seasonality
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Designing and Drawing
Timbers: wood joints box project
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Designing and Drawing
Basic Textiles Hat Project |
8 |
Introduction to bread the four essentials. |
Food science raising agents word bread. |
Polymers and Plastics Working with Plastics USB Project |
Designing and Drawing
Basic Textiles Pencil Case/Bag Project |
9 |
Nutrition Your Diet Eatwell Guide |
Food Hygiene and Bacteria
Food Poisoning |
Designing and Drawing Systems and Control Create a Speaker Project |
Design Systems and Control Solar Charger Project |
Drama
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
UNIT 1: Introduction to Drama including: Baseline Test and 4 ‘C’s of Drama. |
UNIT 2: Still Images. Mime. |
UNIT 3: Morley Manor. |
UNIT 3: Morley Manor. |
UNIT 4: Script work – Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. |
UNIT 5: Interpretive Arts. |
8 |
UNIT 1: Baseline Test and ‘Horror’ scheme of work. |
UNIT 1: Script wok – Dracula. |
UNIT 2: Frankly Frankie –Role Play assessment. |
UNIT 2: Frankly Frankie –Monologue assessment. Introduction to Stanislavski. |
UNIT 3: Physical Theatre and the Surreal. |
UNIT 4: Devised work. |
9 |
UNIT 1: Baseline Test and Craig and Bentley – Assessment 1. |
UNIT 1: Craig and Bentley – Assessment 2. |
UNIT 2: Stage Combat (with Romeo and Juliet script work.) |
UNIT 3: Brecht and Human Rights. |
UNIT 4: Script work. |
UNIT 5: Final Production Project. |
French and Spanish
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Core Language Skills + Basics + Pets |
All About You |
Sports + Hobbies |
School Life |
At Home |
In Town |
8 |
Core Language Skills + Holidays |
Holidays |
Free Time |
Food |
Making Arrangements |
Holiday Plans |
9 |
Core Language Skills |
My interests + A Film Study |
The World of Work |
Healthy Living |
Out and About in Madrid |
Madrid Project |
Geography
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
What is Geography? |
Fantastic Places |
Map Skills |
Settlement |
Weather and Climate |
Ecosystems |
8 |
Sustainable Development |
Tectonics |
Tourism |
Rivers and Flooding |
Globalisation |
Coasts |
9 |
Development |
Brazil |
Antarctica |
Crime and Conflict |
Population |
Japan |
History
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Why and how did the Normans invade and conquer England?
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Why and how did the Normans invade and conquer England? How was England ruled, what was it like to live in medieval times and what did people believe? |
How was England ruled, what was it like to live in medieval times and what did people believe? |
How was England ruled, what was it like to live in medieval times and what did people believe? |
How did England get on with its neighbours, what were the Wars of the Roses and how did the Tudors take control of England?
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Why were there religious arguments in Tudor and Stuart times, what were they about and how did they affect the reign of Henry VIII? |
8 |
Why were there religious arguments in Tudor and Stuart times, what were they about and how did they affect the reign of Henry VIII? |
What happened during the reign of Elizabeth |
Why and how did the Stuarts gain and lose the throne of England |
How did the Industrial revolution affect Britain? |
Who was Jack the Ripper: a source investigation? |
What was Britain’s role in the Slave Trade between 1492 and 1833? |
9 |
What were the causes and events of WW1?
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What were the causes and events of WW1? |
How did WW2 start: Europe and the World 1919-1939? |
How did WW2 start: Europe and the World 1919-1939? |
What happened during WW2? |
What happened during WW2 (inc. a depth study of the Holocaust)? |
Music
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Elements of Music |
Soundation Composition |
African Drumming |
Irish Jig Composition |
Ukulele Performance |
Music History |
8 |
Jazz & Blues Music |
Dance Music Composition |
Samba Performance |
Reggae Band Project |
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9 |
Song Writing |
Film Music |
Listening & Appraising Skills |
Minimalism Performance |
Band Project |
PE
Year Group Lessons per Week |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 Core PE (3 lessons) |
Rugby Dance
Hockey Dance |
Hockey Indoor Athletics
Netball Indoor Athletics |
Football Badminton
Basketball Problem Solving
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Basketball Fitness / Problem Solving
Football / Tag Rugby Fitness |
Athletics Tennis
Athletics Rounders |
Athletics Cricket & Softball
Athletics Cricket |
8 Core PE (3 lessons) |
Rugby Badminton
Hockey Dance & Trampolining |
Hockey Parkour
Netball Problem Solving |
Football Fitness/ Problem Solving
Basketball Fitness
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Basketball Handball
Football / Mixed Games
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Athletics Tennis
Athletics Rounders |
Athletics Cricket & Softball
Athletics Cricket |
9 Core PE (3 lessons) |
Rugby Badminton
Hockey Dance & Trampolining |
Hockey Sport Science
Netball Problem Solving |
Football Badminton
Basketball Sport Science
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Basketball Fitness / Problem Solving
Football / Mixed Games |
Athletics Tennis
Athletics Rounders |
Athletics Cricket & Softball
Athletics Cricket |
Science
Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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7 |
Introduction to Science B1.1 Cells C1.4 Acids and alkalis
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P1.1 Forces B1.2 Structure and function of body systems C2.1 Particles and their behaviour
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P1.2 Sound P1.3 Light
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B1.3 Reproduction C1.3 Elements, atoms and compounds
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C1.3 Reactions P1.4 Space
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Revision Practical Investigation
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8 |
B2.1 Health and lifestyle C2.1 The Periodic table
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P2.2 Electricity and magnetism B2.3 Adaptation and inheritance
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C2.2 Separation techniques P2.2 Energy
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C2.3 Metals and acids P2.3 Motion and pressure
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B2.2 Ecosystem processes C2.4 The Earth
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Revision Practical Investigation
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9 |
B2.1 Health and lifestyle C2.1 The Periodic table
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P2.2 Electricity and magnetism B2.3 Adaptation and inheritance
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C2.2 Separation techniques P2.2 Energy
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C2.3 Metals and acids P2.3 Motion and pressure
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B2.2 Ecosystem processes C2.4 The Earth
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Revision Practical Investigation
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