YEAR  8                                                                                KEY STAGE 3      Curriculum Overview / Long Term Planning

AUTUMN TERM

SPRING TERM

SUMMER TERM

English

·    Key Stage 3 Strategy:

·    Reader - ‘Buddy’

·    Character analysis and extended writing in the

    style of the author.

·    Comprehension exercises.

·    Non-fiction writing taught through the above novel.

·    Word and sentence level work eg Spelling and

    Grammar.

·    Reader – ‘The Other Side of Truth’ or ‘Holes’

·    Character analysis and extended writing in the

    style of the author.

·    Comprehension exercises.

·    Non-fiction writing taught through the above

    novel.

·    Word and sentence level work eg Spelling and

    Grammar.

·    An introduction to Shakespeare through ‘Macbeth’

·    Poetry unit based on the above.

·    Bridging project with Upper School – ‘Advertising’.

Mathematics

·                Number-negative numbers

·                Handling data-coordinates

·                Line graphs

·                Shape, space and measure-angles

·                Symmetry

·                Quadrilaterals and polygons

·                Three dimensions

·                Number-decimals

·                Algebra-formulae and expressions

·                Solving equations

·                Number-computation

·                Powers and roots

·                Fractions

·                Percentages

·                Handling data-using tables and charts

·                Two variables

·                Number and algebra-multiples and factors

·                Patterns and sequences

·                Measures-length and mass

·              Time

·                Number-ratio and proportion

·                Shape, space and measure-perimeter and area

·                Circles

·                Volume and capacity

·                Handling data-averages

·                Probability

Science

·    Food and digestion

·    Elements, atoms and compounds

·    Forces and their effects

·    Heating and cooling

·    Magnets and electromagnets

·    Light

ICT

2 term rotation

Finding things out and presenting information for a specific audience

·          Internet research

·          Climate database

·          Climate newspaper

Information reliability, validity and bias

·          Unit 8.3

Presenting information

Web pages

Extension:  Using HTML,  Web design    

Finding things out and presenting information

·          Test exercise

Developing ideas and making things happen

·          Spreadsheet modelling

Finding things out

Accident database

  YEAR  8                                                                      KEY STAGE 3      Curriculum Overview / Long Term Planning (Cont.)

AUTUMN TERM

SPRING TERM

SUMMER TERM

ART

Termly rotation

·    Observational drawing – Surrealism and Metamorphosis

·    Masks 3-D

FRENCH

·    Breakfast / lunch

·    Shopping for food

·    Eating out

(Text - Metro Vert or Metro Rouge)

·    Arranging a visit

·    Transport

·    Paris

·    Past tense

·    What would you like to do?

·    Youth Hostel

·    Activity holidays

GEOGRAPHY

(Humanities)

HISTORY

                      Introduction to Mapwork                     The environment as a resource and hazard                 People and Places IV

                                                                 The use and misuse of resources                                                          Settlement

                                                                     Caring for the environment                                                                   Europe

                                                              Natural hazards and impact on people                                                Comparison with Italy

             Plate Tectonics                                                                                                                                            Transport

                                                                                                                                                                          Comparison with Kenya

                                                                       The Roman Empire                                                     The making of the UK 1500 - 1750

MUSIC

2 term rotation

·    Hooks and Riffs

baroque

minimalist

music technology etc.

·      The Beatles

primary chords

Beatles impact on pop music of today (Eng Folk)

chord, triad, riff

·    Variations

develop music ideas

mode, inversion, retrograde

·      Film Music

use of elements to create mood/action etc.

musical cliches

DRAMA

2 term rotation

·    Developing skills by working from scripts

·    Developing techniques of Spatial awareness

·    Role play to develop character awareness

·    Collaborative productions

·    Suggesting script changes and improvements

·    Emphasising characters by the use of space and time

·    Use of voice and gestures to enhance characters

·    Exploring situations and crises through drama

PE

·    Gymnastics and Volleyball

·    Netball, Football, Hockey and Rugby

·    Dance and Badminton

·    Basketball, Hockey and Football

·   Athletics

·   Rounders, Cricket and Tennis

PHSE/Cit.

·    Personal Development

·    Self esteem

·    Managing homework

·    Problem solving

·    Groups and gangs

·    Peer pressure

·    Media

·    Significance of the media in society

·    Consider topical, social and moral issues

·    Write personal opinions

·    Sex and Relationships Education

·    Contraceptives

·    HIV and Aids

·    Careers

·    Relate job opportunities to personal qualifications

·    Plan realistic targets to inform career plans

·    Dilemmas

·    Environment

·    Pollution

RE

·    Celebrations

·        Christianity:  Belief and Lifestyle

·    Islam

·          Possible Bridging Unit

        with Upper School

Des & Tech

Food Tech.
Termly rotation

Design and manufacture a model to be the centre piece of a story eg Magic Mirror.                                   Design and make a CD rack

Scone production.                       Bread – design new flavoured breads.                     Fibre – fruits and vegetables