Subject Topics Spring Term 2 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.
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English | Creative Writing | Dickensian Literature | Shakespeare (either Midsummer Night's Dream or Richard III) |
Maths | Functions and their graphs. Angles and constructing triangles | Investigating symmetry, reflection, rotation, translation and enlargement of shapes. | Converting units of measure. Area of 2D shapes. Volume and surface area of 3D shapes. |
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Computing | Visual Programming and e-safety. | Sound Production | Computer Logic |
French | Different family lives | Holidays and global travel | |
Spanish | Relationships: Family and friends | Free time and leisure activities | Young people taking action |
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History | Y7 - Life and work in a Medieval town. | 'Herstory' - the Suffragettes | 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland |
Geography | Finishing development and Hazards | Weather and tornadoes | Climate change and ecosystems |
RE | Islam. Places of Worship | Just War | Medical Ethics |
Music | Instruments of the Orchestra | Rock ‘n’ Roll | Solo Artists |
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Chicken! By Mark Wheeller (Script) | Devising |
Art | Fine / Drawing Skills (Architecture) | Clay – Construction Techniques | Art Fine/Drawing Skills |
PSHE | Relationships, friends and families | Leaving home and extremism | Leaving home – budgeting, planning and skills for independent living |