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Curriculum Booklet

Year 9

2018-19

Dear Parents and Students

As part of our drive to raise standards and support learning we have compiled

a Curriculum Booklet for Year 9. This document provides you with an

overview of the year for each of the subjects your son or daughter takes

during this year.

Knowing which topics are coming up each half term will enable students to

plan ahead. Parents who have a particular interest in subjects may wish to

talk to their sons and daughters about those topics to nurture their interest.

Curriculum Leaders have added helpful material, web pages and internet

links to support further study and investigation. In some cases there may be

places to visit which might deepen the understanding of particular topics.

These enrichment activities will enable all students to move forward ‘at a

pace’ towards success as they move through the school.

Finally, as you know we are keen to encourage further reading and we have

put together an extended reading list for the students to use when they are

looking for something good to read. Mrs Campbell in the LRC is always

available to recommend material however your local library will also have a

wide variety of books appropriate for particular age groups.

We hope that you find this booklet helpful in supporting your son or

daughter’s learning in 2017/18. If you have any concerns or questions about

a specific subject please don’t hesitate contact the subject teacher.

Yours sincerely

Mrs J Pitman

Headteacher

Subject – Art

Autumn Term

Natural Forms Printing

Refinement of observational tonal skills with a variety of media

An introduction to the photography of Anna Atkins and different photographic styles

An introduction to mono printing and artists

An introduction to relief printing and artists

An introduction to darkroom photography and developing chemigrams and photograms

Students will select the best of their printing and photographic experimentation to present for a final outcome.

Spring Term

Student Led GCSE Taster

An introduction to the AQA GCSE Fine Art / Photography course

Choice of artwork direction, considering a set theme.

Artwork is developed independently by students

Artwork to cover all 4 AQA assessment areas

Students to gain an understanding for the GCSE Fine Art / Photography course and assist in any option choices for GCSE

Summer Term

Abstract Sculpture

Development of observational tonal skills with a variety of media

Development of ceramic skills

An introduction to various abstract sculptural artists and artwork analysis

Students will create their own unique abstract sculpture based on their research

Reading list

Visit the school library to see the range of art books on offer to give inspiration for own work.

Research artists on the internet:

Also these recommended Art Gallery websites – In London - www.tate.org.uk ; www.saatchigallery.com ; www.nationalgallery.org.uk In New York - www.moma.org ; www.guggenheim.org ; www.metmuseum.org

In Europe - www.louvre.fr/en ; www.centrepompidou.fr/en ; www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/en

Possible enrichment activities at home

Students should complete observation drawings at home to develop their skills.

Students should experiment with a range of media to develop their skills.

Students should research artists whose work inspires them.

Students should visit Southampton City Art Gallery to see the range of Art work from both traditional and contemporary artists.

Students should also take the opportunity to practice skills or continue classwork in the lunchtime Art Club sessions, where students are able to work independently with the Art department’s resources.

http://www.tate.org.uk/

http://www.saatchigallery.com/

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

http://www.moma.org/

http://www.guggenheim.org/

http://www.metmuseum.org/

http://www.louvre.fr/en

http://www.centrepompidou.fr/en

http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/en

Subject – Business Studies (Enterprise)

Autumn Term 1 – Promotion

Methods of advertising

Types of sales promotion

Promotional methods

Financial records

Autumn Term 2 – Finance for Business

Profitability

Statement of financial position

Profit and loss

Spring Term 1 – Financial planning and forecasting

Cash flow

Break even analysis

Sources of finance

Spring Term 2 – Exploring Enterprises

Customer service

Types of SMEs

Purpose of enterprise

Summer Term 1 – Entrepreneurs

Mind set of an entrepreneur

Skills for success Summer Term 2 – Market Research

Identifying what customers want

Ongoing customer needs

Using market research to understand customers

Reading list

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zpsvr82 Business Revision

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/enterprise.html Course Information


Follow the business news by reading The Financial Times or looking at BBC Business News online www.bbc.co.uk/news/business

Practise relevant topic activities on www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zpsvr82

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/enterprise.html

http://www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk/

Subject – Computer Science

Autumn Term 1 – Networks

Types of networks

Network protocols

Client server

Data storage

Autumn Term 2 – Computer Systems

CPU

Data storage

Systems software

Spring Term 1 – Data Representation

Data representation

Binary

Data types and structures

Spring Term 2 – System Security & Ethics

Threats to networks

Dealing with network issues

Ethical and Legal responsibilities

Summer Term 1 – Data Types & Sorting Algorithms

Computational thinking

Algorithms Summer Term 2 – Programming Languages & Iteration

Python

JavaScript

Iteration

Reading list

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z34k7ty Computer Science Revision

http://www.teach-ict.com/glossary/A.htm Teach ICT

https://www.w3schools.com/ W3Schools


Bletchley Park

National Museum of Computing

The Science Museum

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z34k7ty

http://www.teach-ict.com/glossary/A.htm

https://www.w3schools.com/

Subject – Creative Media (ICT)

Autumn Term 1 – Pre-Production Methods

Moodboards

Mindmaps

Visualisation diagrams

Storyboards

Autumn Term 2 – Pre-Production Methods

Scripts

File formats

Work plans

Spring Term 1 – Planning Pre-Production

Client requirements

Target audience and research

Legislation

Creating pre-production documents

Spring Term 2 – Understanding Digital Graphics

Uses of digital graphics

File formats and properties

Design and layout

Summer Term 1 – Planning Digital Graphics

Client requirements

Target audience and research

Legislation Summer Term 2 – Creating Digital Graphics

Source and create graphics

Using tools and techniques

Exporting final graphics

Reading list

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zqrk7ty/revision/1 Graphics Software

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/tutorials.html Photoshop Tutorials


National Museum of Computing

The Design Museum

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zqrk7ty/revision/1

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/tutorials.html

Subject - Drama

Autumn Term 1

‘Blood Brothers’

Students will be using the characters and story of the play to explore a range of dramatic techniques.

Drama skills - role play, script work, characterisation, contrast, tension, performance skills, forum theatre, characterisation.

Autumn Term 2

‘Comedy’

Students will explore a range of dramatic comedy styles and stimulus.

Drama skills - physical theatre, mime, stereotype, stimulus, tableaux, thought tracking, sound scape and characterisation.

Spring Term 1

‘DNA’

Students will look at the concept of ‘victimisation’ and gang culture through Dennis Kelly’s play ‘DNA’. They will devise and perform their own scenes and characters based on the performance as well as take part in scripted work.

Drama skills - role play, script work, victimisation, contrast, tension, status, hot seating, promenade, performance skills, forum theatre, characterisation.

Spring Term 2

Intro to devising

Students will be introduced to a different stimulus, Drama practitioner and method for devising each lesson. This will prepare them for SU 1 where they will be creating their own performance work

Drama skills - cross cutting, mark the moment, theatre in education, physical theatre, symbolic movement, thought tracking, still image, naturalism.

Summer Term

Devised performance work

Students will research, devise, rehearse and develop their own performance on a given stimulus.

Drama skills- devising, communication, rehearsal, stimulus, concept, characterisation, performance skills, evaluation.

Reading list

‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell

‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly


Look for movies/film related to the topic to help with characterisation in lesson.

Go to see ‘Blood Brothers’ or any other piece of live theatre.

Reading any books relevant to the topic will help you with the context and setting of the work.

Get involved in the whole school production, Hangar Farm shows and Rock Challenge for a chance to perform and to improve performance skills.

Subject – English

Autumn Term 1 The Events of 9/11 Language Paper 1: Students will study narrative forms, using the

events of September 11th to create a description. Cultural Novel Study: Simple: Inspire a love of reading in the students!

Autumn Term 2 War Poetry: Students will study a full range of war poetry and consider the impact it has,

both emotively and historically. Year 9 Exams: Complete an unseen poetry question.

Spring Term 1 Romeo and Juliet: This whole unit is based around a production of Romeo and Juliet by the

Young Shakespeare Company who will attend school in February.

Spring Term 2 Of Mice and Men: Students will study the novel Of Mice and Men. They will focus heavily

upon the life of the author and consider how his beliefs are presented through fiction.

Summer Term 1 Captain Phillips: Students will engage with the film Captain Philips and explore a variety of

techniques that directors use for specific effects, focusing on the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts.

Summer Term 2 Dragon’s Den/GCSE Spoken Language: Students will learn the art of sales and

persuasion, using language effectively to gain an ‘investment’ from their peers. Year 9 Exams: Reading comprehension and a Writing paper.

Reading lists

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - Jonathan Safran Foer The Collected Poems of Wilfred Owen Lord of the Flies - William Golding Animal Farm - George Orwell Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck Any books on film or media - understanding film theory


Visit the Globe Theatre in London or Stratford upon Avon to understand Shakespeare’s context and maybe even watch a production.

Research any of the author’s backgrounds to understand intentions for writing and context. Eg. Research the true story of Captain Phillips – is the film accurate?

Read a weekly newspaper or magazine to understand purpose, audience and genre within non-fiction writing.

Subject - French

Autumn Term 1

Clothing and fashion

Opinions and reasons

Use of different time frames

Describing outfits

Shopping practical conversation

Autumn Term 2

Part-time jobs and household chores

Future plans

Pocket money and spending it

The importance of languages in the world of work

Spring Term 1

Countries of the world

Types of holiday

Transport

Weather

Practical French

Spring Term 2

Past holidays

Dream holidays

Describing disastrous holidays

Practical holiday conversation

Summer Term 1

Sports

Extreme sports

French sporting events

Review of a sporting event

Summer Term 2

French culture

Cinema

Writing a film review

Reading lists

Asterix comics

On line comics and magazines

KS3 revision guide


Research French cinema

BBC languages – videos on Paris monuments

BBC languages – videos on holidaying in France

Phone applications such as Duolingo

Websites such as Memrise, Languagegym and languagesonline

Subject – AQA GCSE Geography

Autumn Term 1

The Living World Rainforests Hot deserts

Autumn Term 2

Challenges in the Urban Environment Urbanisation A case study of a major city in a LIC or NEE Urban sustainability

Spring Term 1

The Physical Landscape of the UK River Landscapes

Spring Term 2

The Challenge of Resource Management The provision of food, water and energy Focus on water – conflict in the access to water Strategies to improve water supply

Summer Term 1

Challenge of Natural Hazards Tectonic Hazards Weather Hazards Climate Change

Reading lists

The text book we use in the classroom is

GCSE Geography AQA Student Book Paperback – 1 May 2016

by Simon Ross (Author), Nick Rowles (Author)

Oxford Univeristy Press ISBN-13: 978-0198366614

Recommended revision guide

Subject - History – OCR GCSE (9-1) History B

Autumn Term 1

Causes of World War Two: o Impact of the War on Germany o Treaty of Versailles o Appeasement o League of Nations

Autumn Term 2

Life before World War Two

Rise of anti-Semitism

Events leading to and of the Holocaust

Spring Term 1

Impact of the war on Britain

How did Britain contribute to the defeat of Hitler?

Spring Term 2

The People’s Health 1200 – the present

o Public Health in the Middle Ages

o Public Health in the Early Modern period

Summer Term 1

The People’s Health 1200 – the

present

o Public Health in the Industrial

Revolution

o Public Health in the 20th

century

Summer Term 2

The Norman Conquest 1065—1087 o England before the conquest o Contenders to the throne in

1066 o The Norman invasion

Reading lists

The Woeful Second World War by Terry Deary

The Blitzed Brits by Terry Deary

U-Boat Hunter: Peter Rogers, HMS Arun, 1939-45 by Bryan Perrett

The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr

Erica’s Story by Ruth Vander Zee

War Nurse: A Second World War Girl’s Diary 1919-1940

D-Day: A Second World War Soldier 1944 by Bryan Perrett

GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Revision Guide Paperback – 18 Jan 2018

by Tim Bayliss (Author), Rebecca Tudor (Author), Catherine Hurst (Author), Bob Digby (Series Editor).

Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0198423461


Watching the news and reading newspapers to keep up to date with what is going on in the world

Visiting local areas with links to the topics being studied

Download and use a news app

BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zy3ptyc

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/ - this website is written by a Geography teacher for the AQA course. It has resources for each topic, video clips, revision activities and games. It is a great resource.

https://quizizz.com – search for our topics and complete the revision quizzes your teacher will set at times throughout the year.

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/

https://quizizz.com/

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Good Night Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian

Cold War on Maple Street by Gayle Rosengren

Wall by Tom Clohosy Hall Films and Documentaries

Valkyrie (BBFC: 12)

Freedom Writers (BBFC: 12)

Auschwitz: The Nazis and the ‘Final Solution’ – BBC Series

Schindler’s List (BBFC: 15)

Sophie Scholl (BBFC: PG)

Battlefield Britain: The Battle of Britian

The Windrush Years


Churchill War Museums, London: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms

D-Day Museum, Portsmouth: www.ddaymuseum.co.uk/

Imperial War Museum, London (Holocaust Exhibition): www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london

Subject - Mathematics

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms

http://www.ddaymuseum.co.uk/

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london

Foundation Autumn term

Integers and place value

Decimals

Indices, powers and roots

Factors, multiples and primes

Algebra: the basics

Expanding and factorising single brackets

Expressions and substitution into formulae

Spring term

Tables

Charts and graphs

Pie charts

Scatter graphs

Fractions

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Percentages

Equations

Inequalities

Sequences

Summer

Properties of shapes, parallel lines and angle

facts

Interior and exterior angles of polygons

Statistics and sampling

The averages

Right-angled triangles: Pythagoras and

trigonometry

Probability

Higher Autumn term

Calculations, checking and rounding

Indices, roots, reciprocals and hierarchy of

operations

Factors, multiples and primes

Standard form and surds

Spring term

Algebra: the basics

Setting up, rearranging and solving equations

Sequences

Averages and range

Representing and interpreting data

Scatter graphs

Fractions

Percentages

Ratio and proportion

Polygons, angles and parallel lines

Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry

Summer

Graphs: the basics and real-life graphs

Linear graphs and coordinate geometry

Quadratic, cubic and other graphs

Perimeter, area and circles

3D forms and volume, cylinders, cones and spheres

Accuracy and bounds

Transformations

Constructions, loci and bearings

Reading lists As directed by teachers. Maths Curse by Jon Scieszka, The Math Inspectors by Daniel Kennedy, Maths Tricks and Number Magic by Chris Wardle


nrich.maths.org

www.ukmt.org.uk

www.mathsworkout.co.uk

www.corbettmaths.com

http://www.ukmt.org.uk/

http://www.mathsworkout.co.uk/

Subject - Music

Reggae

Instrument Focus: Keyboard, ukulele & voice

Duet performance: Buffalo Soldier

Paired composition: Reggae advert

Film Music

Instrument Focus: Keyboards

Performance: Superhero Theme

Paired composition: Chase Scene

Clubbing

Instrument Focus: Computers

Sequenced performance: Teardrop

Solo composition: Club Song

My Music / Cover Songs – Performing 1

Instrument Focus: Pupils’ choice

To develop GCSE performing and rehearsing ability

Reading list

Read BBC news online to keep on top of current shows and musical events.


Listen to a wide variety of music of differing styles, genres & time periods.

Attend musicals, gigs and concerts as often as possible.

Subject – Physical Education

Throughout the year the pupils will participate in a range of sporting activities to develop their core

and technical skills to become more competent, confident and expert in their techniques and apply

them across different sports and physical activities. They will also be encouraged to use a range of

tactics and strategies to overcome opponents.

9y/PE1 9y/PE2 9y/PE3 9x/PE1 9x/PE2 9x/PE3 4th Sept –

6th Oct Hockey

(Outdoor clothing)

Hockey (Outdoor clothing)

Rugby (Rugby shirt,

studs)


Rugby (Rugby shirt,

studs)


9th Oct – 20th Oct

Cross country / fitness

(Outdoor clothing)


(Outdoor clothing)


(Outdoor clothing)


(Outdoor clothing)


(Outdoor clothing)


(Outdoor clothing)

30th Oct – 24th Nov

Badminton (Indoor clothing)

Netball (Outdoor clothing)




Netball (Outdoor clothing)

27th Nov – 21st Dec

Football (Outdoor clothing)

Dance (Indoor clothing)


Football (Outdoor clothing)


Dance (Indoor clothing)

4th Jan – 2nd Feb

Fitness (Indoor clothing)


Table tennis (Indoor clothing)


Table tennis (Indoor clothing)


5th Feb – 2nd Mar

Taster Sessions Taster Sessions Taster Sessions Taster Sessions Taster Sessions Taster Sessions

5th Mar – 29th Mar

Table Tennis (Indoor clothing)


Handball (Outdoor clothing)

Table Tennis (Indoor clothing)

Handball (Outdoor clothing)


16th Apr – 25th May

Lesson 1 – S&F Lesson 2 - Athletics

Lesson 1 – Athletics

Lesson 2 – S&F




Lesson 1 – Athletics

Lesson 2 – S&F

4th June – 20th July

Start GCSE PE

Start GCSE Dance

Core PE Teacher’s Choice

of Activity

Core PE Teacher’s Choice

of Activity

Start GCSE PE

Start GCSE Dance

Mo Farah; “Don’t dream of winning, train for it” Jessica Ennis; “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Football Badminton Rugby Table Tennis Netball Gymnastics Rounders Athletics Cricket Hockey Volleyball Fitness Dance Basketball Handball Tennis

www.newforestssp.co.uk

Global Rock Challenge www.rockchallenge.co.uk

Out of School Opportunities

Applemore Netball Club www.applemorenetball.co.uk Waterside Table Tennis Club www.watersidettc.co.uk Pace Youth Football Club www.pitchero.com Tottonians Rugby Club www.tottonians.com Romsey and Totton Swimming Club www.ratswim.com Paultons Golf Club www.paultonsgolf.co.uk Southampton Hockey Club www.southamptonhc.org Calmore Cricket Club www.calmoresports.co.uk New Forest Junior Athletics Club www.newforestjuniors.co.uk Testwood Gymnastics Club www.testwoodgymnastics.co.uk Stagecoach www.stagecoach.co.uk/totton

http://www.newforestssp.co.uk/

http://www.rockchallenge.co.uk/

http://www.applemorenetball.co.uk/

http://www.watersidettc.co.uk/

http://www.pitchero.com/

http://www.tottonians.com/

http://www.ratswim.com/

http://www.paultonsgolf.co.uk/

http://www.southamptonhc.org/

http://www.calmoresports.co.uk/

http://www.newforestjuniors.co.uk/

http://www.testwoodgymnastics.co.uk/

http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/totton

Subject - AQA GCSE Science

Autumn Term 1

Cell Structure & Transport (B1)

Atomic Structure (C1)

Autumn Term 2

Conservation and Dissipation of Energy (P1)

The Periodic Table (C2)

Spring Term 1

Cell Division (B2)

Energy Transfer by Heating (P2)

Spring Term 2

Organisation and the Digestive system (B3)

Structure & Bonding (C3)

Summer Term 1

Energy resources (P3)

Summer Term 2

Organising Animals & Plants (B4)

Electric Circuits (P4) NB This may vary a little between classes due to apparatus constraints.

Reading lists

CGP AQA 9-1 Double Science Revision Guide (Not available yet)

Forces and Motion (Physical Science in Depth) (D.Dreier)

Atoms & Elements (D.Bradley)

Biology Revision AQA (mp3 download)

www.samlearning

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize


The Science Museum, London

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

Southampton University Open Days

General Hospital Open Days (Medicine)

http://www.samlearning/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Subject - Technology In year 9 students will be investigating and making use of recycled materials. They will cover

different materials and how they can be recycled or reused within the remit of a design brief. They

will use all of the skills they have learnt in years 7 and 8 and will advance these skills to make each of

the practical pieces throughout the year. They will also learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals

so they can feed themselves in the future and gain a better understanding of “farm to fork”.

Groups

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

Autumn 1

Recycled Project. Textile

Product - research &

planning

Cooking & Nutrition.

Following a recipe & practical

skills



skills

Recycled Project.



skills


Product - research & planning

Autumn 2


Product - making & realisation



skills



skills

Recycled Project.



skills



Spring 1



skills

Recycled Project.

Recycled Project. Cans -

research & planning



Recycled Project.



skills

Spring 2



skills

Recycled Project.

Recycled Project. Cans -

practical



Recycled Project.



skills

Summer 1

Recycled Project.

Product –design

research & planning







skills





Summer 2

Recycled Project.

Product – design

making & realisation







skills





Recommended Reading for year 9 and older

Shelter (all the series) by Harlan Coben The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Legend series by Marie Lu The Young Elites series by Marie Lu Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney Tom Gates series by Liz Pichon Geek Girl series by Holly Smale Lockwood & Co series by Johnathon Stroud Gangsta Granny by David Walliams (any by David Walliams) The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Divergent series by Veronica Roth Virals series by Kathy Reichs The Cry of the Icemark series by Stuert Hill Department 19 series by Will Hill Girl Online (and others) by Zoe Sugg Henderson’s Boys (all the series) by Robert Muchamore I’d Tell You That I Loved You But Then I’d Have to Kill You (all of Gallagher Girls series) by Ally Carter Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas The Declaration (the trilogy) by Gemma Malley Insignia series by S J Kincaid Maze Runner series by James Dashner Somewhere, Nowhere, Anywhere series by Jon Robinson Theodore Boone series by John Grisham The Enemy series by Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse The Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare Vampire Academy series by Rachel Mead The Duff by Kody Keplinger (any by Kody Keplinger) 13 Days of Midnight by Leo Hunt A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell (any by Rainbow Rowell) Dolls (all series) by Kiki Sullivan Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant Zom-b by Darren Shan (any by Darren Shan) The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking series) by Patrick Ness Animal Farm by George Orwell Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (all)

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