English

Maths

Science

History

Geography

French

Performing Arts

PE

Design &

Technology

Art

Ethics

How to

Thrive

Studies

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The Norman Conquest

Darkwood Manor Capoeira

Music

composition

‘The Odyssey’ ‘The Canterbury Tales’

Cells Space Particles

Year 7 Learning Journey – Autumn Term

Chariots of fire

An Intro to Geography Globes, maps and atlases Globalisation

Paris French Bake Off French-speaking

countries

Developing fluencyMy self-portrait

The Medieval Church

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Sportshall Athletics

Introduction

to Rugby Introduction

to Badminton

Community Rites of Passage

Formal Elements

English

Maths

Science

History

Geography

French

Performing

Arts

PE

Design &

Technology

Art

Ethics

How to

Thrive

Studies

Per

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Ra

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lsThe Peasant’s

Revolt

Melodrama

Shakespeare’s life and times ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Reproduction Elements and Reactions Movement

The Black DeathMedieval Monarchs

Year 7 Learning Journey – Spring Term

The Medieval World

World Dance The Black Note MarchWorld Music

Map skillsSustainability

School and the school day Hobbies and free time

Weather and climateR

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Introduction

to Hockey

Introduction

to Table

Tennis

Outdoor

Adventurous

Activities

Continuing with natural forms and formal elements

What is

belief?

What does it

mean to be

human?

English

Maths

Science

History

Geography

French

Performing

Arts

PE

Design &

Technology

Art

Ethics

How to

Thrive

Studies

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The Tudors

Musical Theatre

Travel Writing

Sound & light Acids & alkalis Plants

The Stuarts English Civil War

Poetry

Ecosystems

Year 7 Learning Journey – Summer Term

Sound and set design Lighting design Costume design

Coasts Places: Africa and Kenya

House and home Holidays and ideal holidays

Places and Tourism

Scale Large scale group work

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Netball –

focus on

Leadership

skills

An introduction to

Striking and Fielding

Games

Having Faith

Scale (link to industry)Small scalemodels

Characterisation

Imagery and Language

Themes and ideas

Literature in Context

Narrative Structure

Purpose and Audience

ENGLISH

We aim to inspire in our students a love of reading and writing, as well as the confidence to express ideas and viewpoints in speech, and to listen thoughtfully to the opinions of others.

We base our curriculum around six Big Ideas and explore these through a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.:

Overview

Using Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ as our

starting point, students will explore

what makes a great story,

experiment with how to use voice

and physical gestures to bring

stories to life when reading aloud,

and practise writing their own untold

chapter of the story.

Links with….

History – The concept of heroes and

leaders that students will explore in

the Spring term when they

investigate Medieval Monarchs.

Performing Arts – Narration

and improvisation when exploring

devised theatre.

How to Thrive – The positive effects

that reading for pleasure can have on

us emotionally.

Enrichment

‘The Iliad’ by Gillian Cross

‘Mythos’ by Stephen Fry

‘A child’s introduction to Greek

mythology’ by Heather Alexander

‘Percy Jackson’ series by Rick

Riordan

‘Beowulf: Dragon Slayer’ by

Rosemary Sutcliffe

‘Gods and Monsters’, a BBC

documentary narrated by Simon

Armitage.

BBC Non-fiction article - on-fiction

BBC article ‘The Greatest tale ever

told’

Overview

Using Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ as

our starting point, students will

explore how women are presented in

a range of tales,

and practise discussing our ideas in

an essay.

Links with….

History – The Medieval feudal system that students will explore in the Autumn term.

Ethics – The concept of religious pilgrimages that students will explore in the Summer term.

How to Thrive - Issues related to gender identity, equality, and respect in relationships that students ill explore in the Summer term.

Performing Arts - Characterisation is the focus in the Autumn term when students study Jenna Ryan’s ’Darkwood Manor’

Enrichment

‘Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales’ by Marcia Williams

‘The Seeing Stone’ by Kevin Crossley-Holland

Visit the British Library in London to see an original manuscript of ‘The Canterbury Tales’.

Visit Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey in London to see where Geoffrey Chaucer was buried.

Autumn Term

We take a broadly chronological approach to selecting the content of our KS3 fiction, alongside discrete Learning Chapters within each year that focus on thematically linked non-fiction texts. We believe our loose chronological journey through literature helps to build a cohesive narrative, as well as developing students’ cultural capital by introducing them to a broad selection of texts from across the literary canon.

At all times, we consciously draw students’ attention to the absent story and viewpoint in literature, and we use thematically linked C.21 non-fiction texts to completement or challenge ideas throughout. Additionally, in our whole-school NSC Book Club, we purposefully select a diversity of stories and authors that are under-represented in the literary canon.

Each Learning Chapter culminates in a piece of Beautiful Work which are varied in design to allow students to develop and practise a range of different writing and presentation skills.

Overview

Using a short biography as our

starting point, students will

explore the life and times of

Shakespeare and the world he lived

in, and practise writing a magazine

article that answers the question,

‘What’s so great about

Shakespeare?’.

Links with….

History – The golden age of discovery that students will explore in the Summer Term as they study the Tudors.

Geography – Map making which students explore in the Autumn Term.

Enrichment

‘Shakespeare Stories’ by Leon Garfield

‘A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories’ by Angela McAllister

‘Mr William Shakespeare’s Plays’ by Marcia Williams

‘Shakespeare: The World as a stage’ by Bill Bryson

‘Shakespeare on Toast’ by Ben Crystal

Visit the RSC and Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford Upon Avon.

Visit The Globe theatre in London and watch a Shakespeare play performed live.

Overview

Using key scenes from ‘Romeo and

Juliet’ as our starting point, students

will explore how Shakespeare uses

the character of Juliet to

consider what it feels like to be

powerless, and practise analysing his

techniques in an essay.

Links with….

How to Thrive – Mental health

concerns in teenagers, and the legal

age of consent.

Enrichment

Graphic novel of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

by Classical Comics

‘Noughts and Crosses’ by Malorie

Blackman (aged 12+)

‘Daz 4 Zoe’ by Robert Swindells

Watch Baz Luhrmann’s film

adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

(Rating: 12)

Summer Term

Overview

Using an adaptation of Daniel

Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and a

collection of C.21 non-fiction

texts as our starting point, students

will prepare and deliver a

presentation that explores ideas

and descriptions

of what paradise looks like.

Links with….

Geography – The Pacific island of

Tuvalu that students will study in Yr 9

as part of their work on global

warming

PE – Developing personal fitness

routines, even when you’re house

(island!) bound

How to Thrive – Dealing with

loneliness.

Enrichment

Notes from a Small Island’ by Bill

Bryson

‘The Road to Little Dribbling’ by Bill

Bryson

‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne

Collins

‘The Giver’ by Lois Lowry

‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael

Morpurgo

‘Explorer’ by Katherine Rundell

‘Explorers’ by Nellie Huang

Overview

Using an anthology of poetry from

the Romantic period as our starting

point, we will study how poets

explore the meaning

of life, and produce our own poems

in response.

Links with….

How to Thrive – Encouraging mental

health and well-being.

Enrichment

Poems to Live Your Life By’ edited by

Chris Riddell

‘Staying Alive’ edited by Neil Astley

Visit the British Library in London

which has an impressive exhibition

on ‘The Romantics’.

Climb some wonderful mountains in

Britain to experience the Romantic

sense of the sublime.

Take a trip to the Lake District and

follow in the footsteps of William

Wordsworth

Spring Term

MATHS

At KS3 in Maths, we draw upon the knowledge and skills that students have acquired at KS2, and sequence the topics we study so that key ideas can be built on and links between topics developed.

In Maths, our Big Ideas are:

NumberAlgebra (introduction)Ratio, proportion and rates of changeGeometry and MeasuresProbability and Statistics

Overview

Numbers & Operations

We start with place value and

consolidate students’ understanding

of the four operations that they

learned in KS2. This will be further

challenged by exploring the order of

operations (BIDMAS).

Links with….

Science – calculating mean values,

simple measurements of time and

distance.

French – learning the numbers in

French

Geography – using multiplication and

division when using map scales

Enrichment

Murderous Maths: The Secrets of

Sums’ by Kjartan Poskitt

Visit the Science Museum: The

Winton Gallery, where it reveals how

mathematics connects to every

aspect of our lives.

The Man Who Loved Only Numbers:

The Story of Paul Erdos and the

Search for Mathematical Truth by

Paul Hoffman

Autumn Term

Overview

Negative Numbers

We will be looking at negative

numbers together with

our four operations. This will be

further challenged by exploring

the order of operations (BIDMAS)

with negative numbers

Links with….

Science – Understanding negative

number lines when working with

temperature.

Geography – examining and

comparing climates and

temperatures around the world in Yr

7 and Yr 8

Enrichment

Research into this list of where

negative numbers can be found in

everyday life.

Overview

Pre-Algebra

We will touch on some basic pre-

algebra elements. No operations yet,

just familiarising ourselves with the

concept of algebra.

Links with….

Science – calculating mean values

Design and Technology – algebra will

be explored within coding and

programming

Enrichment

Read an article that explains how

Algebra is being used in creating 3D

animation.

Overview

Fractions

We will look at fractions as part of a

whole, as well as converting between

improper fractions and mixed

numbers. We will apply all four

operations to our fractions, followed

by calculating fractions of amounts.

Links with….

Design and Technology – using

fractions in recipes and constructions

Enrichment

Murderous Maths: The Magic of

Maths’ by Kjartan Poskitt

Overview

Decimals

We will start by recapping place

value of decimals, followed by

ordering them according to their

place value. We will be rounding

to decimals places, as well as

significant figures. All four operations

will be used with decimals.

Links with….

Science – Decimals used when

measuring distances and

masses. Also, decimals in mean

values and significant figures

History – Students will look at the

concept of taxation and wages in the

topic of Peasants’ Revolt in the

Spring Term.

Enrichment

Set up a budget for a Maths day trip

to a Theme park for your school.

Remember to include coach fares,

entry fee and possibly some spending

money.

MATHS - Spring Term

Overview

Percentages

Students will continue to practise

increasingly complex conversions

between fractions, decimals and

percentages. We will calculate

percentages of amounts as well

as percentage increase and

decrease.

Links with….

Geography – studying and comparing

data and demographics

How to Thrive – diet & exercise and

healthy active lifestyles covering the

percentages of ingredients that make

up a healthy diet

Enrichment

Percentages in everyday life.

Overview

Ratio

Students will explore what is a ratio

and what is the difference between

ratio and fractions? They will practise

simplifying ratios as well as

dividing amounts into a given ratio.

Links with….

Design and Technology – Adjusting

recipes when cooking

Enrichment

Bake a recipe with your family and

adjust the ingredients to the

correct number of portions needed

so that you won’t waste

any ingredients.

Overview

Shape notation, symmetry and

tessellation

Introducing basic shape notation

to students, including lines of

symmetry, rotational symmetry and

tessellations.

Links with….

Design and Technology – Drawing

repeated patterns for designs

IT – creating tessellations using

coding and programming

Enrichment

‘This is not a Maths book’ by Anna Weltman

Read how fashion designers use Maths in everyday design ideas -article

This article will show you how

tessellations are used when tiling a

floor.

MATHS - Summer Term

Overview

Quadrilaterals and Circles

Students will be looking at the

properties of quadrilaterals followed

by properties of circles.

Links with….

Design and Technology – drawing 3D shapes, designing a dream house, and creating a pop-up book. You will also need to draw circles.

Enrichment

‘The number mysteries’ by Marcus du Sautoy

Overview

Angle facts, drawing and measuring

angles

Students will practise basic

measuring and drawing of angles, as

well as angle and triangle facts. This

will be challenged with angle

problems.

Links with….

Science - Measuring angles in sound

and light

Design and Technology – drawing

and measuring angles in construction

Enrichment

Identifying angles in the real world.

SCIENCE

Autumn Term

At KS3 in Science, we introduce students to practical activities and teach them how to work safely in a laboratory. Our curriculum builds on ideas that students have studied in KS2, and we sequence topics so that learning and skills are incrementally developed, and our students become increasingly confident in planning experiments and analysingdata. In Science, the Big Ideas are:

Cells and organisation Particles Elements and Reactions Sound and Light Ecosystems Space Reproduction Movement Plants

Overview

Cells Overview: What are we made of?

This is the first Biology topic taught as it

is the building block for other biology

concepts to come.

Students get a chance to look at the

microscopic world and begin to develop

their practical skills.

Links with….

History – the single celled organisms and bacteria that links with students’ study of the Black Death.

Enrichment

Microscopic Monsters (Horrible Science)

by Nick Arnold and Tony De Saulles

Micro Mania: A Really Close-Up Look at

Bacteria, Bedbugs & the Zillions of Other

Gross Little Creatures That Live In, on &

All Around by Jordan D. Brown

AmScope BK-CM Complete Book of the

Microscope by AmScope

Visit the Whipple museum in Cambridge

and look at scientific instruments and

their development.

Overview

Space Overview: What’s in space?

We start with a physics topic

as students will have visited parts of this

topic in KS2.

This topic gives an opportunity for an extra-

curricular trip to the National Space

centre.

This topic engages students as they can link

easily to every day and what they see in the

night sky.

Links with….

Ethics - looking at how the Universe began

is discussed in ethics, relating it to the idea

of creation.

Enrichment

Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens (Horrible

Science)

by Nick Arnold and Tony De Saulles

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers

Who Changed the World

by Rachel Ignotofsky

(this includes Katherine Johnson, the

African-American mathematician who

calculated the trajectory of the Apollo 11

mission to the moon.)

School Organised Trip to National Space

centre.

Overview

Particles Overview: What are the states of

matter?

This topic introduces simple practical

techniques and uses of key equipment like

Bunsen burners, thermometers,

glassware. It is taught as the first Chemistry

topic as the understanding of

particles, states of matter and compounds

and mixtures is necessary for the other

chemistry topics.

Links with….

Maths – measuring units accurately using

decimals.

Enrichment

Matter (Rookie Read-About Science:

Physical Science) by Cody Crane

Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the

Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-

made World by Mark Miodownik

SCIENCE – Spring Term

Overview

Reproduction Overview: How does life

begin?

Students are entering puberty and so this

topic is very relevant to them and what is

happening to their bodies.

We also look at reproduction in plants,

which will build on the knowledge of

flowers they have from KS2.

Links with….

How to Thrive – changes in the body

during puberty and the effects of

substances on the developing baby during

pregnancy.

English - In the Spring term when

studying ‘Romeo and Juliet’, students will

explore the emotional changes that take

place during puberty as teenagers begin

to have relationships with one another.

Enrichment

Puberty, reproduction, birth by Oaka Books,

Laurence Andrew Page, et al

The Puberty Book by Wendy Darvill and

Kelsey Powell

Pollination (Science Readers: Content and

Literacy) Kindle Edition

by Dona Herweck Rice

Overview

Elements and Reactions Overview: What is

an element?

Students learn to simply use the periodic

table to identify substances as

elements. This allows them to know their

way around the table before completing

the topic looking in more detail at specific

groups.

The topic also allows them to develop their

ability to write word and symbol equations

for chemical reactions.

Links with….

Maths – linking the idea of equations with

simple algebra

Enrichment

Compounds and Mixtures (Explorer Library:

Science Explorer) by Charnan Simon

A Beginner's Guide to the Periodic Table

Paperback – 28 Aug. 2014

by Gill Arbuthnott

Kaboom!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with

Chemical Reactions (Wile E. Coyote,

Physical Science Genius) Paperback – 1 Jan.

2017

by Mark Andrew Weakland

Overview

Movement Overview: How is our structure

and movement managed?

This Learning Chapter helps students

understand how their bodies work and

move. They have their first experience of a

simple dissection of a chicken wing to

help bring the ideas of the skeleton and

movement to life.

Links with….

PE – students understand how their muscles

and joints work.

Performing arts – Understanding how the

skeleton allows balance and movement, and

exploring what makes a good warm

up (mobilisation of joints, pulse raisers,

strengthening and stretching) balance,

elevation, co-ordination, weight, movement

memory.

Enrichment

The Skeleton and Muscles (The Bright and

Bold Human Body) by Sonya Newland

Muscles and Movement (Human Body,

Animal Bodies)

by Izzi Howell

Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking

Animals (GB DOCUMENTAIRE)

by Gabrielle Balkan and Sam Brewster

Visit the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge

to look at animal skeletons.

SCIENCE – Summer Term

Overview

Sound and light Overview: How do we see

and hear?

There is an opportunity here

to complete an eye dissection as we look at

how their eyes work. The structure of the

Ear and hearing is also investigated.

This topic introduces the idea of sound

travelling as waves.

Links with….

Performing Arts – Lighting effects are

explored in the Summer term with a

Musical Theatre project, as well as the

skills needed to be part of the production

tech team

Maths – measuring angles

Enrichment

Experiments in Light and Sound with Toys

and Everyday Stuff (Fun Science)

by Natalie Kim Rompella

Light by Oaka Books

Get involved with Light and Sound for

school productions.

Overview

Acids and Alkalis Overview: Acid or alkali,

how do I know?

This topic really places chemistry in true life

situations, looking at classifying everyday

household substances. The students learn

about indicators, and even how to make

their own.

Links with….

Maths – making accurate measurements

using decimals.

Enrichment

Acid and Alkalis 2: Acids and Alkalis

(LONGMAN BOOK PROJECT)

Acids and Alkalis (Science Essentials -

Chemistry)

by Denise Walker

Teach your parents how to make a

homemade indicator!

Overview

Plants Overview: Why are plants

important?

This topic gives opportunities to look at the

structure of plants in detail. Through the

topic students will begin to see how plants

are important to the survival of every other

life form on the planet.

Links with….

Geography – students will look at how

ecosystems work and then look at a variety

of ecosystems e.g tropical rainforests,

deserts etc

Enrichment

Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds: A

visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom

by DK

Grow a Maze Planter Fun Science STEM

Learning Educational Toy Kids Experiments

by The Magic Toy Shop

Look after different houseplants at home,

maybe even different ones like cacti or a

Venus flytrap!

Overview

Ecosystems Overview: How are ecosystems

balanced?

During this topic we look at plants in their

natural habitat and use sampling

techniques to investigate them. It revisits

the idea of food webs and different

ecosystems that students will have some

knowledge of from KS2.

Links with….

Geography – students will study

biomes and global warming

Enrichment

The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth

by Rachel Ignotofsky

Biomes: Discover the Earth's Ecosystems

with Environmental Science Activities for

Kids (Build It Yourself) by Donna Latham

Visit the Scott Polar museum in Cambridge

and see how Scientists are studying the

polar region to look at climate change.

HISTORY

At KS3 in History, we explore British, local and world history through our Big Ideas. Students learn through a combination of overview and depth enquiries which take a chronological approach. We begin Year 7 with an overview of developments in Britain from the Iron Age to the Normans. We continue with a depth study of the Medieval period followed by a focus on the Tudors, Stuarts and The English Civil War. In Year 8 we explore Empire, Slavery, Industrialisation, Revolution and Reform C1500 – C1900. We also investigate the causes and impact of WW1. We conclude in Year 9 with an investigation of significant events and developments of the C20.

Underpinning our Big Ideas is a continual focus on developing students’ skills in creating their own structured accounts including written narratives and analyses.

In History our Big Ideas are:

Autumn Term

Overview

Who were the skeletons?In this mini introductory enquiry, we will solve the mystery of an ancient archaeological skeleton find.

Links with….

Science – Carbon Dating techniques.

Ethics – The meaning and purpose of burials and ceremonies.

Geography – The reasons for Human conflict, settlement and migration.

Enrichment

Find out more about Iron Age Hill Forts with this challenging article from BBC Extra

Watch this clip on Maiden Castle Hill Fort

Visit the Iron Age Hill Fort Wandlebury Hill near Cambridge or Stonea Camp near March.

Visit the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge

Overview

How had Britain changed by 1066?

We will start by looking at the contenders for the throne in 1066. We will then study the famous events of the Battle of Hastings and finish with an investigation into the causes of Norman victory and Anglo-Saxon defeat

Links with….

Geography – The different parts of the British Isles in the Autumn term.

Art - The use of tapestry and art to tell stories.

English – The concept of leadership as explored in the Odyssey.

Enrichment

‘Anglo-Saxon Boy’ by Tony Bradman

‘Knight’s Fee’ by Rosemary Sutcliff

The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England by Tony Mortimer

Watch this clip about life in Anglo-Saxon Britain

Watch this Horrible Histories episode on William the Conqueror

Listen to this BBC Extra Podcast on the importance of the 1066 Norman Invasion

Learn about the Bayeux Tapestry in detail.

Overview

How much did the Norman Conquest

change life in Britain?

We will explore the changes that took

place after the Norman

invasion. We will investigate the impact of

castle building, the Domesday Survey, the

development of the Feudal System and

rebellions against Norman rule.

Why was religion so important to people in

the Middle Ages?

We will explore the importance of religion

in Medieval Life and finish with an enquiry

into the reasons why people joined

Crusades.

Links with….

English – Students explore the the

Medieval Feudal System when studying

the Canterbury Tales in the Autumn Term

French – The integration of French

language into the English language as a

result of the Norman Invasion.

Maths – The financial nature of the

Domesday Survey.

Ethics – Christianity.

Enrichment

Read about some surprising facts on the

Norman Conquest

Read this challenging article which

explores the importance of the Domesday

Book.

Explore BBC Bitesize pages on the Norman

Conquest

Explore these BBC animations on the

Norman Conquest.

Visit Mount Fitchet Castle and Norman

Village

Visit Castle Hill in Cambridge. This mound

was built by the Normans in 1068 as an

important Motte and Bailey Castle

Cause and Consequence

Historical Enquiry

Change and Continuity

Historical Significance

Historical Interpretations

Historical Diversity

Overview

Could Medieval Monarchs do whatever

they liked?

We will start by exploring the challenges

faced by Medieval Monarchs in controlling

their kingdoms. We will explore the

dramatic events of the murder of Thomas

Becket. We will then investigate the reign

of the King John in depth. We will finish by

considering whether King John really

deserved his reputation as a villain.

Links with….

English – The concept of Heroes and

Leaders that students explore in the

Autumn Term, as well as the importance

of Thomas Becket and Canterbury.

Enrichment

‘Arthur: The Seeing Stone’ by Kevin

Crossley-Holland

‘Free Lance and the Field of Blood’ by Paul

Stewart and Chris Riddell

Visit Canterbury Cathedral in Kent to see

the shrine of Thomas Becket.

Watch this Horrible Histories episode on

King John.

Develop your knowledge of King John

using BBC Bitesize.

Visit Rochester Castle in Kent where the

famous siege using pig fat took place!

HISTORY – Spring Term

Overview

How would you tell the story of ordinary

life in the Middle Ages?

We will start with an overview of Medieval

Life for ordinary people. Then we will

investigate the causes and impact of the

Black Death and we will explore how this

helped lead to the Peasants’ Revolt in

1389. We will finish by exploring

comparisons between life in Medieval

England and Medieval Baghdad.

Links with….

Science – The overview on cells that

students will explore in the Autumn Term.

Ethics – the religious rituals and social and

emotional impact of dealing with loss and

death.

Maths – the financial consequences of

increased taxation as a cause of the

Peasants’ Revolt.

Enrichment

‘Fire, Bed and Bone’ by

Henrietta Branfield

‘The Doomsday Book’ by Connie Willis

‘All Fall Down’ by Sally Nicholls

Listen to this ‘In Our Time’ episode which

discusses the importance of the Peasants’

Revolt

Explore the BBC Bitesize pages on the

Peasants’ Revolt and the Black Death

Visit the Museum of London

Visit the Weald and Downland Living

Museum

Overview

What was most significant about the

Tudors?

We will explore the dramatic reigns of the

Tudor Monarchs and investigate the huge

religious, political and social changes that

took place in this period.

Links with….

Ethics – The impact of religious divisions,

including differences between Catholic and

Protestant beliefs and practices.

Art – The use of portraiture

English – The work on Shakespeare that

students will complete in the Autumn term.

Enrichment

‘Eliza Rose’ by Lucy Worsley

‘Treason by Berlie Doherty’

‘The Ravenmaster’s Boy’ by Mary Hoffman.

Watch this Horrible Histories

Episode ‘Terrible Tudors’

Listen to this BBC Extra Podcast on the

Tudors

Visit Hampton Court Palace

Visit Kentwell Hall in Suffolk

Visit the National Portrait Gallery in

London to explore Tudor Portraits

Listen to these radio shows on Tudor life

HISTORY – Summer Term

Overview

Why did Civil War break out in 1642 and

how did it affect life in Britain?

We will explore this explosive period of

British History by starting with the reasons

for the outbreak of Civil War in 1642. We

will then consider who or what was to

blame. We will then explore the role of

Oliver Cromwell and form opinions on his

leadership.

Links with…

.

English – The concept of Heroes and

Leaders are explored by students in the

Autumn Term.

Ethics – the reasons and justifications

for going to war and debates around

capital punishment.

Enrichment

Read the BBC Bitesize sections on Charles I

and the English Civil War and Oliver

Cromwell.

Explore the online articles and resources

from the National Army Museum (or even

better visit the Museum!)

Watch the classic 1970 film ‘Cromwell’ (PG)

online

Have a day out to Ely and visit Oliver

Cromwell’s House

GEOGRAPHY

Autumn Term

Overview

How can we be good Geographers?

Links with….

With many subjects as students are

encouraged to realise the depth of

what is studied within Geography –

Human Geography, Physical

Geography, Environmental

Geography

Enrichment

Students are encouraged to start

watching the news and looking out

for Geography content in newspaper

and magazine articles.

Students are also encouraged to look

out for 'geography based'

documentaries on tv.

Overview

Where in our world?

Learning how to effectively use an

atlas as well as finding out more

about where places are located

Links with….

History –students learn about events

in the British Isles and other areas

French – students study French

colonised countries in yr 7

Enrichment

Students are encouraged to get an

atlas and look at it at home.

Overview

The Almighty dollar

- Where does

money go when it's spent?

Links with….

History – links to colonialism that

students explore in Yr 8

Maths – links to money and how

money is linked globally.

Additionally, links to the use of

graphs to look at trends

Enrichment

Read – ‘The almighty dollar book’

Look at the BBC clip showing the life

of a container in a year (shows how

far good travel in our globalised

world)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business

/8314116.stm

We frame the teaching and learning of KS3 Geography around 6 Big Ideas:

This learning chapter begins by introducing the Big Ideas and establishing what the subject of Geography is all about. Students focus on how to be a good Geographer and explore the skills that are needed (e.g asking questions, being a detective etc), key themes and the use of command words.

In this Learning Chapter, students are taught how to effectively use an atlas. Students will find out more about where places are located (British Isles and the world). The names and locations of continents, oceans, mountainsand rivers etc are taught and investigated.

In this learning chapter, the non-fiction text, ‘The Almighty Dollar’, is used to find out about the importance of the key concept of globalisation. The book illustrates how connected the world is by looking at what happens when a radio is bought in Wallmart.

• Knowledge of the location of globally significant places

• Geographical skills and fieldwork

• Understanding of processes that give rise to key physical geographical features of the world

Whilst our Big Ideas don’t depend on a linear acquisition of knowledge and skills, our initial introduction to Geography in year 7 and then 8 and 9 is purposefully sequenced so that students are introduced to key concepts and ideas within Physical and Human Geography which can then be developed throughout Key stage 3 and beyond when learning about different topics.

• Understanding of processes that give rise to key human geographical features of the world

• Global issues

• Global hazards

Overview

Are maps important?

Links with….

Maths – when using OS maps

students will look at direction,

distance, grid references, ratios and

measuring distance

Enrichment

Students are encouraged to follow

routes on a map when they go out in

the car for a trip

Students are encouraged to get a

Cambridge OS map and use it to go

for walks at the weekend with their

family

GEOGRAPHY – Spring Term

Overview

How am I

affected by

Weather and climate?

Links with….

Maths – climate graphs will be

drawn; temperatures & rainfall

amounts will be plotted on graphs,

and comparisons made between

countries

Enrichment

Students are encouraged to watch

the weather forecasts on tv or on

their phones, as well as investigating

the weather of their holiday

destinations

Overview

Am I taking care of my world?

Links with….

Ethics - Students will look at how to

be a good citizen

Science – Students will look at

ecosystems and pollution

Enrichment

Investigate their own and their

family’s carbon footprint, and start to

act on ways to reduce it

Visit Amey Cespa or the wind

turbines at Swaffam

Read 'This book is not rubbish’ by

Isabel Thomas

During this Learning Chapter, a number of OS map skills are introduced including distance, grid references and use of symbols.

In this Learning Chapter, the importance of weather and climate on every day life will be the focus. Questions such as 'why does it rain' and 'what creates micro-climates' will be investigated. Students will also learn about how and why climate varies around the world

This very important question will be investigated during this learning chapter. A number ofissues will be looked, focusing on the key concept of sustainability and needing to be sustainable.

Overview

Where could we visit around the

world?

Links with….

How to thrive - seeing opportunities

for future holidays as being good for

mental wellbeing

Maths – How to budget for a trip

Enrichment

Plan a family trip

Look at holiday brochures or travel

websites

GEOGRAPHY – Summer Term

Overview

What happens at the seaside?

Where could we

visit around the world?

Links with….

Science – types of rocks and process

(eg erosion)

Enrichment

Watch ‘The Coast’ series on BBC

Take a family trip to the Norfolk or

Suffolk coast, and teach their family

some information about the seaside

they visit

Overview

Is all of Africa poor, hot and desert

like?

Links with….

Maths – Climate data

Science – Different Ecosystems

History – British Empire/ colonialism/

slave trade that students explore in

Yr 8

MFL – European Colonialism (which

countries speak English/French)

Enrichment

Go on a virtual fieldtrip

Watch documentaries on Africa

In this learning chapter we focus on thinking about places, tourism and how to make travel accessible to everyone. The end piece of beautiful work will be to plan a holiday with a full itinerary - a valuable life-skill!

This Learning chapter explores a range of physical and human geography of the continent of Africa, with specific focus on the country of Kenya. Misconceptions that students have about Africa will be corrected throughout the Learning Chapter.

The focus of this Learning Chapter is on coastal environments including the use of the coast, processes operating at the coast, landforms created, threats affecting the coast ,as well as how to manage the coast.

FRENCH

Autumn Term

Overview

In this topic, we will be doing a virtual

tour of the French-speaking

(Francophone) world. We will be

looking at how French is spoken

outside France, and the history and

cultures of the different places that

claim French as one of their main

languages.

Links with….

Geography – globalisation; Africa

History – colonialism and the legacy of empire

Enrichment

Find out about the history of one of

the places you are studying and

present it to your form group for a

PLEDGE

Read a book or watch a film by

someone who speaks the same

language is you but is from a

different culture. What similarities or

differences do you notice?

Overview

In the Developing Fluency stream in

the first half term, we will be building

on the skills learnt at KS1 and KS2.

Reading and writing unlock the world

and give access to amazing

adventures, so we will be aiming to

consolidate the skills they will need

as the keys.

Links with….

English – written and spoken language, the importance of telling stories

Maths and Ethics – logic, structure and balance, and why these things matter

How to Thrive – developing reasoning skills and the ability to express yourself

Enrichment

Read a new book, either silently to

yourself or aloud to a friend or

younger sibling

Write an old-fashioned letter to

somebody and send it through the

post

Write

Overview

In this topic, we look at personality,

priorities, likes and dislikes, and

describing personal appearance of

yourself and others.

Links with….

How to Thrive – identity, healthy and unhealthy comparison with others, the importance of kind words

English – telling your own story

Enrichment

Look at some famous self-porttraits,

such as Frida Kahlo or Vincent Van

Gogh. Do they look different to their

photos or portraits? Why do you

think they saw themselves

differently?

Overview

In this topic, we will look at the

different subjects and how to say

why we like them or not. We will

revisit personality descriptions from

the Autumn term to give

(respectful!) descriptions of our

teachers.

Links with….

How to Thrive – describing and understanding your environment; telling the time

Enrichment

Find out about school in a different

country or culture

Find out about places where people

like you might not be allowed to go

to school, e.g. Malala Yousafszai from

Afghanistan

FRENCH – Spring Term

Overview

What do you enjoy doing in your free

time, and what does that say about

you? We will look at discovering

common interests, expressing likes

and dislikes, and reasons for our

opinions.

Links with….

English – applying literacy skills

learned in KS1 and KS2, such as giving

opinions and structuring sentences,

in a new language

Enrichment

Look at the Guinness Book of Records for some people with unusual hobbies

Research someone who has made a career out of their hobby, or found a new hobby as part of their career (e.gcelebrities on Strictly finding a new love of dancing)

Overview

In this topic, we will learn to describe

the house or flat we live in, and a

little bit about the town or village we

live in. We will give opinions with

reasons, and talk about where we

would like to live.

Links with….

Design and Technology – students will design their dream homes in the Autumn Term

Enrichment

Research some famous homes, such

as Buckingham Palace. What do you

like/dislike about them? Would you

like to live there?

Think about how different climates affect different building materials. Find out how to build an igloo or thatch a mud hut.

FRENCH – Summer Term

Overview

Why are holidays important? Where

do you usually go, and who with?

Where would your dream holiday

be? Has Covid-19 changed how you

take holidays this year? In this topic,

we cover different weather and

destinations, and how to talk about

where we would like to go.

Links with….

English – travel writing

Geography – Africa, Asia, World. In year 7 Geography will study tourism and plan a virtual holiday with Itinerary.

Enrichment

Watch a holiday or travel film, such as Up. What do you like about it?

Find out about 'eco-tourism' -enjoying the environment without ruining it.

PERFORMING ARTS

At KS3 in Performing Arts we study Dance, Drama and Music. Students work collaboratively to explore different plays, practitioners and genres through which they learn how to communicate ideas and express themselves in diverse ways. Participating in the Performing Arts also gives students the opportunity to develop their confidence, public speaking skills and emotional intelligence.

Autumn Term Dance

Overview

CapoeiraIn this topic we learn about a Brazilian Martial Art: Capoeira. This is a physical discipline combining elements from dance, acrobatics and martial arts. Students learn the control, balance, co-ordination and stamina needed to participate in this powerful dance, under pinned by knowledge of its historical context.

Links with….History – Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil at beginning of 16th Century; students will study the slave trade in Yr 8

P.E. - Students explore what makes an effective warm up, as well as action and reaction, and working together with a partner.

Drama – Characterisation in performance, dance as a language and communication of narrative

Enrichment

‘My first Capoeira Class’ by Ingrid

Santos. Get the book here

Watch this video on BBC Bitesize. Capoeira, an introduction

Watch some Capoeira in action here

Overview

Darkwood ManorHow can we build tension/create mood

in Drama?

In this topic we use the book Darkwood

Manor, as the starting point to explore

characterisation, story-telling and how to

build tension in

performance.

Links with….

English: Characterisation, story-telling using the 5 W’s, as well as building tension using language

Dance – use of Physical Theatre

Music – Use of aural setting and how it contributes to mood

Enrichment

Read the Darkwood Manor novel by

Jenna Ryan here

Autumn Term Drama

Overview

Chariots of fireWhat is an ensemble in music?In this topic we use Chariots of fire to explore the characteristics of fanfares such as dotted rhythms and the harmonic series. We learn how to play different parts of an ensemble, such as melody, chords and bass that fit together to create a musical performance.

Links with….

Ethics - Chariots of Fire film explores believes that the main character has tosucceed as a testament to his undying religious faith.

Enrichment

Watch Chariots of fire here.

Keyboard skills for beginners

100 songs. Easy keyboard library

Overview

Musical elementsHow do we tell a story through music?In this topic we learn the building blocks of music and how to compose music through the use of percussive instruments, found sound and music software. We explore theme and variation, recurring musical ideas and how to structure our compositions.

Links with….

Drama – Story telling, characterisation

and creating mood

Design and Technology – Use of

technology to compose music

Enrichment

BBC Bitesize – introducing Hans Zimmer,

the German composer and producer.

Download GarageBand and start

composing

performance of Les Miserable

Autumn Term Music

PERFORMING ARTS – Spring Term

Overview

Melodrama

How can we create effective

Melodrama?

In this topic we learn about the key

Melodrama conventions such as the

use of placards and silent movies. We

explore how to portray stereotypes

on stage and create a melodramatic

comedy sketch for performance.

Links with….

History – Primary form of theatre in Victorian era that students learn about in Year 8

Music – features of the genre

Enrichment

Watch a modern day Melodrama

Overview

World Music

In this topic we learn the key features

of World Music (African, Samba,

Calypso & Indian) and understand

the importance of appreciating music

from different cultures.

Links with….

Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.

Dance- features of style and musical accompaniment

Enrichment

Read about Indian and world music

World Music radio

Overview

World DanceStudents are introduced to dance cultures in diverse geographic areas and historical time periods. We study the features of each style and the dance technique needed in

performance.

Links with….

Music – Features of musical style, time signature and phrasing

Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.

Enrichment

Bollywood Dreams. Book here

Street Dance. Book here

Watch BBC Bitesize African dance sequences

Spring Term Drama

Spring Term Music

Spring Term Dance

Overview

The Black Note March

In this topic we learn about western

music notation. We explore different

time signatures, musical structures

and note names. Students work

towards a performance

of The Black Note March.

Links with….

Dance – link to dance style

Enrichment

Watch The Blue Danube Waltz by

Johann Strauss

Watch The Black Note March video

tutorial

Overview

Musical Theatre project

This scheme of work encompasses all three of the Performing Arts disciplines. We use Alan Parker’s ’Bugsy Malone’ to learn about the Musical Theatre genre and it’s features before creating a whole class production. This project includes exploring the technical roles in theatre like lighting and costume design as well as the promotion and producing of Musicals in the UK and worldwide.

Links with….

Maths – creating expenditure spreadsheets /budgeting

Enrichment

Watch Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone film here

Read Bugsy Malone

The Mamma Mia Backstage Tour

LIVE backstage during a performance of Les Miserable

Visit the London theatre website and see a Musical LIVE

PERFORMING ARTS – Summer Term

Dance, Drama and Music project

PE

Autumn Term

Overview

Assessment of starting points. Can

you run, jump and throw? This

chapter of learning will look at the

basic skills which underpin most

physical activities.

Links with….

French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Maths – Autumn Term - Numbers and Operations – recording your personal bests and looking at values such as time.

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Watch some of the highlights from

the 2012 Olympics Games. A good

day to watch would be “Super

Saturday”.

Visit the Olympic Park in London.

Go to a local athletics club and

experience some of the events with

specialist coaches.

Overview

Introduction to Rugby Union. We will

look at the basic principles of the

physical activity of Rugby and begin

to consider the differences between

Tag Rugby, Rugby League and Rugby

Union. We will focus passing and safe

practice when using contact.

Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Opportunities to visit Twickenham

Stadium to watch Cambridge University

versus Oxford University in the Varsity

Match.

Watch (watch highlights from) Six

Nations competitions or Rugby World

Cups.

Watch some live Rugby Union / Rugby

League.

Watch a local rugby club team.

Go to a training session with a local club

or team to experience some coaching

from specialist coaches.

Overview

Introduction to Badminton. We will

look at the basic rules of badminton

and the differences that exist

between Singles and Doubles

competitions. We will consider the

range of serves that could be used as

well as different shots (overhead

clear, drop shot, smash etc.).

Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Attend badminton club at school / within

the local community.

Develop the principles of net and wall

games by playing other activities such as

Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash or

Volleyball.

Watch a game of badminton (this could

be highlights from successful players

using youtube).

Overview

An introduction to Field Hockey. We

will be looking into the safety

principles associated with this activity

in addition to the basics of passing,

dribbling, shooting and tackling.

Links with….French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Take part in extra-curricular Hockey after

school or at a local community club (with

specialist coaches).

Watch a local team playing hockey at a

fixture.

Watch highlights of the Team GB team

competing at Hockey events such as the

Olympic Games or the Commonwealth

Games.

Watch some Ice Hockey and consider the

similarities and differences between the

games of Field Hockey and Ice Hockey.

PE

Spring Term

Overview

An introduction to Table Tennis.

Looking at how to safely set up tables

and the differences between Singles

and Doubles competitions. Teaching

points of successful serves and a

range of offensive and defensive

shots will be taught.

Links with….

French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

EnrichmentDevelop the principles of net and wall

games by playing other activities such as

Tennis, Badminton, Squash or Volleyball.

Watch highlights or games of Table

Tennis.

Experience specialist coaching at a local

community club or at school.

Use the table tennis tables at break or

lunch time to develop your competence

and confidence.

Overview

Outdoor Adventurous Activities /

Problem Solving. How do you solve

problems and work successfully as a

team? In this chapter of learning

students will look at a series of

problems and have to overcome

these whilst working as a team or

leading a small group.

Links with….

French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Spring Term – Problem Solving – how can strategies learnt in How To Thrive be used in Problem Solving OAA activities?

Enrichment

PGL trip in Year 7 – experience of

Outdoor Adventurous Activities in these

settings. PGL also offer camps for

students or families, so these sort of

activities can be experienced outside of

the school setting.

Experience activities that will push you

out of your comfort zone, such as rock

climbing or abseiling (indoor walls

available across East Anglia)

Experience of playing any team game –

you can apply the principle of working as

a successful team to any team physical

activity.

Overview

An introduction to Netball and

Leadership qualities. We will be

learning how to pass, move and

shoot in Netball and then consider

how we may teach this to younger

children. Looking at the basics of

teaching others a skill or activity.

Links with….

French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others – particularly when in a point of power such as being a coach, how should I communicate with others effectively.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Sports Leadership UK Qualification –

research how to complete one of these

qualifications. Different National

Governing Bodies complete these

qualifications (Eg Young Leaders award in

Football).

Become involved in your local

community sports club or community

group, begin to lead sessions or support a

more experienced coach or leader.

Experience the activity of Netball either

after school or at a local specialist club.

Watch some high level Netball on TV or

watch highlights of high level national

teams such as Australia.

PE

Summer Term

Overview

In this chapter of learning we will be

introduced to the basic principles of

what makes a striking and fielding

game. We will consider fielding

positions and successful hitting

techniques in both Rounders and

Cricket. We will look into the basic

rules and regulations of Rounders

and Cricket.

Links with….

French – Spring Term – Hobbies and free time (learning different sports and saying them in French).

Science – Spring Term – Movement –How does our body move? Use of the correct anatomical names for bones, joints and muscles in PE Lessons.

How To Thrive – Autumn Term – Self Talk. How to motivate yourself and use strategies to improve your performance. In addition to positive communication with others.

How To Thrive – Summer Term – Health and Wellbeing – How does this activity link to your over all physical, mental and social health?

Enrichment

Take part in Rounders or Cricket Extra

curricular clubs in school or experience

this with local clubs or coaches.

Watch the different types of cricket (EG 1

day cricket or 5 day cricket or the Ashes).

Visit Cricket grounds and experience live

cricket at places such as Lords or Old

Trafford.

Experience the difference between

international cricket and county cricket

competitions, google the differences or

watch the differences.

Autumn Term

Overview

Dream House

In this topic we will focus

on designing and creativity.

The students will design and

draw their dream house using

isometric paper. They will also learn

technical drawing skills and have

an introduction to evaluating.

Links with….

History – The advancement

of technology and the

industrial revolution

Maths – Angles and shapes both

2D and 3D

Enrichment

Read Architecture: Form, Space

and Order by Francis D.K.

Go on a day trip to London to look

at some of the famous architecture

or spend some time paying attention

to architecture in the area you live in

Practice drawing different styles

of houses in isometric style or

using Google Sketchup (which can

be downloaded free) to design a

house

Overview

Pop-Up Storybook

In this topic students will

further develop their designing,

drawing and rendering skills, and

learn about manipulating graphical

materials to create card pop-up

storybooks.

Links with….

English – The pop-up book will

be based on ‘The Odyssey’ which

students study in the Autumn Term.

Art – Drawing and rendering skills

Ennrichment

Watch How a Pop-Up book is Made

Read Paper Engineering and Pop-

Ups for Dummies by Rob Ives

Try making a pop-up birthday

or christmas card for someone

you are close to

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

At KS3 in Design and Technology we study Resistant Materials, Graphics, Systems and Control, Electronics, Food Preparation & Nutrition, and Computer Science.

We aim to build the basic practical skills that students need so they have a strong foundation to build off, as well as some technical knowledge. This includes using tools and machines to manipulate wood, metal and plastic; creativity/design and technical drawing skills; working with paper and card to model ideas; knowledge of food nutrients and how to prepare food practically in the kitchen; health and safety in all areas; basic electronics and an introduction to some computer programming.

Overview

Healthy Eating

This topic will be an introduction

to cooking and the kitchen for

students in which they will learn

about health and safety and hygiene.

Students will also learn about the

importance of a balanced diet and

healthy foods.

Links with….

Science – The overview of cells, plants and the importance and effect of nutrition for the body.

How to Thrive – The effect of a balanced diet on physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Maths – Measurements

of ingredients and ratios.

History – Sugar obsession which began with slave trade

Geography – Origin of different foods and where we import them from

Enrichment

Bake this wholemeal bread recipe for a healthier alternative

Keep a food diary for 2 weeks to keep track of what you are eating

Watch this video about a balanced diet and this other video about how nutrients are taken from food into our bodies

Challenge yourself to have 5

fruit and vegetables per day for a

month (this is about how long it takes

to create a new habit)

Read Eat, Drink and be Healthy

by Doctor Walter Willet

Food club to run to allow students

to practice their cooking skills

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Spring Term

Overview

Dietary Needs

What are the dietary requirements

of different people? We shall

learn about vegetarianism, food

allergies, religious requirements and

more. Students will learn to cook a

number of dishes that cater for

these requirements.

Links with….

Science – The overview of cells, plants and the importance and effect of nutrition for the body including allergens.

Ethics – Catering to dietary requirements and beliefs from different religions.

English – Povety and diet from Victorian Literature such as ‘Oliver Twist’ which students will explore in Year 8

Enrichment

Try cooking a vegetarian meal from the BBC Good Food website, I especially recommend this Mexican Enchilda Pie!

Cook your favourite dish but change the ingredients for someone who is lacto free, a vegetarian or has another dietary requirement.

Have a look at the dietary requirements section in the supermarket.

Watch Masterchef Junior online, here is one episode

Read Fitness Nutrition for

Special Dietary Needs by Stella Lucia

Volpe.

Food club to run to allow

students to practice their cooking

skills

Overview

Workshop Skills

Students will have an introduction

to the health and safety in

the workshop. They will learn to use

a variety of tools and machines

with different materials by

completing a series of mini projects.

Links with….

History – The industrial

revolution and the effects on

manufacturing techniques

English – Construction of the

trojan horse which students learn

about in the Autumn term when

reading ‘The Odyssey ’

Enrichment

DT club will run weekly

giving students the opportunity

to develop practical workshop skills

Read Metal Jewellery workshop

by Helen Driggs

Read Metal Working Doing it

better by Tom Lipton

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Summer Term

Overview

Block Bot

Students will continue

developing their workshop skills by

creating a Block Bot character. They

will also learn more technical

knowledge about different materials

and their working properties as well

as different types of finishes

Links with….

Geography – The origins of

where types of timber grows and

in imported from

Art – Creating characters

History – Characters across history

Enrichment

DT club will run weekly giving students the opportunity to develop practical workshop skills

Read Woodwork Step by Step by Julian Cassell

Watch 10 Awesome DIY

Wood Projects for Absolute

Beginners

Overview

Sweet Dispenser

Students will learn about

systems and control and electronics

as part of this project. They will be

challenged to think about

mechanisms and components in

motion to make their sweet

dispenser work.

Links with….

Science – Light, electricity and forces

Maths – Measuring and units

Enrichment

DT club will run weekly giving students the opportunity to develop practical workshop skills

Read Electronic Projects

for Dummies by Dickon Ross

Try making a basic electronics

circuit that makes sounds or flashing

lights. Electronics kits can be bought

from Kitronic

ART

Our KS3 curriculum is based around 6 Big Ideas:

Autumn Term

Overview

Art Skills

How can I improve my drawing skills?

How do I create quality research on

an artist?

How can I combine my work with the

artist's style to create a final piece?

Links with….

History - 1960's Pop Art

Design and Technology - Using

shading to create 3-D effect

Enrichment

Video on Roy Lichtenstein

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

6jowA-pH-Y8

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Overview

Natural Forms (with a focus on the

formal elements)

What new techniques can I learn to

improve my drawing skills?

How can I use drawing to

communicate?

Links with….

Design and Technology - 3-D

shapes/form

Maths - Measurement

Enrichment

What are the formal elements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

PZV-EdfJoWs

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Formal Elements Worksheets

(1).pptx

Overview

Natural Forms (with a focus on

the formal elements)

How can I draw texture?

What is the colour theory?

How can I create a repeated pattern?

Links with….

Design and Technology - 3-D

shapes/form

Maths - Measurement

Science - Colour Theory

Enrichment

Formal Elements

Worksheets (1).pptx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

dwZX5H3QQ_4

What is Pop Art?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhEyoDCTSDQ

How to draw texture

• The formal elements• The Creative Industries• Recording Ideas

• How artists inform your work• Experimenting with media and ideas• Creating a finished piece

Throughout KS3, students are taught to design and develop personal ideas whilst learning technical skills in a variety of processes and media, both two and three dimensional. The curriculum will enable students to research and explore a variety of different artists to inform developments in their work as well as gain some insight into the creative industries.

Overview

Natural forms

(Focus on Artist Roa)

How can I use the skills I've learnt to

develop ideas based on an artist?

How do I make improvement?

What new techniques can I learn?

Links with….

Geography - Environmental issues

Design and Technology - Tone to

show 3D shape

Maths - Measurement

Enrichment

Videos about Roa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

qFlqLvVsWl8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

UUenbypGb_M

ART – Spring Term

Overview

Natural Forms

How can I use the skills I've learnt

to create my own response to an

artist?

Links with….

Geography - Environmental issues

Design and Technology - Tone to

show 3D shape

Maths - Measurement

Enrichment

Creating texture (brickwork)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

S3DCx0TzNRw

Overview

Scale

Which Artists explore this theme?

Who works in small and large

scale and why?

How can I develop ideas for a small-

scale model

Links with….

Design and Technology - House

project Autumn Term

Maths - Measurement and scale

Enrichment

Claes Oldenburg

http://oldenburgvanbruggen.com/

Joshua Smith

http://www.iknowjoshuasmith.com/

work/

Overview

Scale

How can I create a small-scale

model?

How can I improve my skills?

Students use model making skills to

create small scale replica of building.

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.gzTBU

V1LRTA_JzZigQYf3AAAAA?pid=Api&w

=393&h=480&rs=1

Links with….

DT (House project Autumn Term)

Drama (Set design)

Maths (Measurement & Scale)

Enrichment

Joshua Smith and model making

http://www.iknowjoshuasmith.com/

work/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

KyvTrVo2a9M

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

fvY0Es00ObQ

ART – Summer Term

Overview

How can I improve my knowledge of artists and own skills further?How can I improve my skills working in a team?Students work collaboratively in small groups to create large scale pieces of famous Art works

Links with….

Maths (Measurement & Scale)

How to Thrive (Team work)

History (Time periods of Artists)

Enrichment

Famous Artist's explored:

https://www.vangoghgallery.com/pai

nting/starry-night.html

https://www.edvardmunch.org/the-

scream.jsp

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-

terms/f/fauvism

Overview

How can I improve my skills working

in a team to create large scale piece?

Links with….

Maths (Measurement & Scale)

How to Thrive (Team work)

History (Time periods of Artists)

Enrichment

360 tour of Tate

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/360-

video/grimshaw

Virtual Tour National Gallery

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/v

isiting/virtual-tours/google-virtual-

tour

Students produce large scale pieces of Art, based on famous paintings, for display around the school

ETHICS

In Ethics in Key Stage 3, we look at the six major world faiths and humanism. Our goal is to give students a broad overview of the faiths so that they can begin to make connections between them. Our delivery is focused around our core values and gets students to consider the topics around big questions.

The Cambridgeshire Agreed syllabus expects that children will be able to do the following by the end of year 7.

Autumn Term

Overview

What is community?

We consider what makes a good and

strong community. With the focus on

our school values and our unique

place in a new town we explore what

part we play in this.

Links with….

How to Thrive - thoughts and feelings, and how we react and respond to others. As well as community within the classroom.

PE – sportspersonship

English – Students study Grimm's fairy tales in Yr 8 and will explore healthy and unhealthy communities and role models

Enrichment

Overview

My journey

We consider rites of passage from

birth to death via the story of a

disaster befalling a cruise ship. We

then consider the way different faiths

consider rites of passage, aspects of

leadership and values.

Links with….

HTT curriculum

Enrichment

Lots of interesting videos about rites

of passage:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subj

ects/zh3rkqt

Overview

What is belief?

Why do people have a faith? What

does this mean in practice? What

beliefs do religions share?

Links with….

History – Students explore religion in the Summer Term

Enrichment

’Alien abduction’ series:

https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/ali

en-abduction-judaism

Choosing your faith series:

https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/ali

en-abduction-judaism

ETHICS – Spring Term

Overview

Being human

What is the difference between

humans and animals? What makes us

human? How do religions teach

followers to be ‘good’? Why does evil

exist?

Links with….

How To Thrive – morality and decision making

Enrichment

Overview

Having faith

A consideration of what it means to

hold a faith or none. What does this

mean day to day and what are the

difficulties with having a faith?

Links with….

How To Thrive – identity and belonging

Enrichment

Sacred Wonders on the BBC. A

wonderful series to watch with your

parents as it was shown after 9pm

ETHICS – Summer Term