Subject Topics Spring Term 1 Key Stage 3
Listed below is an outline of our Key Stage 3 curriculum content in subject areas for the half term from 6th January until 14th February 2020.
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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English |
Modern novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece | 19th Century Literature (the study of a range of extracts from the period, alongside context) | Analysis Agility (developing skills in terms of analysing language and structure) |
Maths |
Properties of shapes and angle facts. Order of operations. Efficient and estimated calculations. | Area and volume. Limits of accuracy when rounding. | Statistical measures and data collection and presentation. Probability. |
Science |
Human and Plant Reproduction Practical Investigations Waves Chemical Reactions |
Maths in Science Elements Pressure |
Electricity Bonding Enzymes |
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Computing |
Visual Programming | Animation | Graphics |
French |
Sport and free time | Future plans and horizons | |
Spanish |
Thoughts on School | Food and eating out | Being fit and healthy |
PE |
Tag Rugby. Hockey | Badminton. Fitness. Orienteerin | Hockey. Badminton. Fitness |
History |
Life in a medieval village | The British Empire and Slavery | The Cold War |
Geography |
Development and how it impacts places across the world | Weather - how it forms and impacts on people | Geography of crime and climate change |
RE |
Islam | Just War | Medical Ethics |
Music |
Instruments of the Orchestra | Rock ‘n’ Roll | Solo Artists |
Drama |
Seven Deadly Sins | Contemporary Practitioners | Continuing with Youth Crime |
Art |
Fine / Drawing Skills (Architecture) | Clay – Construction Techniques | Art Fine/Drawing Skills |
PSHE |
‘Crossing the line’ – an interactive unit on cyber bullying and developing skills to support personal relationships | Relationships, health, risks and safety | Leaving home – budgeting, planning and skills for independent living |