year 7 term 1
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Year 7
Term 1Name:
Form:
Subject Knowledge Organisers
Subject Knowledge
Organisers
Ambition Integrity Appreciation
How to use your Subject Knowledge OrganiserIn order for you to be more likely to remember information you have learned, it needs to be stored in your long-term memory. After being taught something once, your brain will naturally forget that information over time. If you regularly revisit and practise retrieving that information, it is stored in your long-term memory which makes it less likely for you to forget it. This leaves your working memory free to tackle questions using that stored knowledge without getting overloaded.
You are going to train your brain to remember all of the information you are taught. We expect you to do this EVERY night.
You can use any of these methods:
• Look – cover – write – check
• Ask a family member/carer to test you on the key terms
• Play the memory games on Quizlet
Download the Quizlet app to your phone here…
Scan here to go to the School Quizlet homepage
Contents You should self-quiz every night revising the key terms you have learnt in lesson. You can use the table below to fill in a timetable for yourself based on when your
in-class quizzes will be.
Week Day Subject
1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ho
mew
ork
tim
etab
le
3. Flags and capitals
4. English
5-6. Science
7-8. History
9-10. Geography
11. Religious Studies
12. PE
13-14. French
15-16. Spanish
17-18. Music
19-20. Computer Science
21-23. Design Technology
24. Textiles
25. Food Technology
26. Drama
27. Art
Flags and Capital CitiesFl
ags
Country Flag
1 England
2 Scotland
3 Wales
4 Ireland
5 Northern Ireland
6 China
7 Mexico
8 India
9 Kenya
Cap
ital
Cit
ies
Country Capital
1 England London
2 Scotland Edinburgh
3 Wales Cardiff
4 Ireland Dublin
5 Northern Ireland Belfast
6 China Beijing
7 Mexico Mexico City
8 India New Delhi
9 Kenya Nairobi
Year 7 – English – Autumn 1 – Autobiography
You will be considering the impact of writer intent by exploring Dahl’s Tales of Childhood. You will also develop your
own sense of self by writing your own autobiographical piece.
Rel
evan
t P
rio
r Le
arn
ing
Term Definition
1 AutobiographyAn account of a person’s life written by that
person
2 BiographyAn account of a person’s life written by
another person
3 Recount A true event written with embellishment
4 Fiction A made up story
5 Non-Fiction Presents a true event
Un
it C
on
cep
ts
Subject Term Definition
6 Writer IntentWhy the writer chose to write the text; the
underlying messages.
7 Voice The style the writer to chooses to use
8 Pathos Language which evokes emotion
9 Interpretation Understanding the meaning or ideas of a text
10 Chronology Events sequenced in time order
Exte
nd
ing
Vo
cab
ula
ry
Word Synonyms
11 Amiable Friendly / Sociable / Good-natured
12 Ingenious Clever / Resourceful / Nifty
13 Catastrophe Disaster / Calamity / Ruin
14 Sullen Miserable / Hostile / Morose
15 Loathsome Hateful / Repulsive / Abhorrent
Stru
ctu
ralP
hra
ses
Lin
ked
to
Sto
ries
Phrase Definition
16 ExpositionSetting the scene / introducing
characters and themes
17 ConflictA problem which arises for the
character
18 Rising Action Increasing tension and drama
19 Climax The most tense part of the story
20 Denouement How the story is resolved
Co
mm
on
Mis
con
cep
tio
ns
Term Definition
21 Noun
Person, place, thing, object, idea.
Proper nouns need capital letters
including the personal pronoun I
22 Verb Action or doing word
23 Adjective Words to describe a noun
24 AdverbA word which describes HOW an
action is performed.
25 Conjunction A word or phrase to link ideas
Scientific equipment
Beaker Test tube and boiling tube
Measuring cylinder
Tripod & gauze
Bunsen burner
Funnel Evaporating
basin
Conical flaskThermometer
Diagram
Key term FlammableCorrosive
(may destroy living tissue)
Caution –irritant/ harmful
Serious health hazard
Toxic (could be
fatal)
Dangerous for the
environmentExplosive
Oxidising
(may react
exothermically
with other
chemicals)
Gas under pressure
Hazard symbol
Year 7 – Science – Autumn 1 – Working Scientifically
We study laboratory equipment, hazard symbols and how to carry out practical work.
Key term Definition
EvaluationAn explanation of how the method could be improved
RepeatableIf you can get the same result when you do the
experiment more than once
Reproducible If another group gets the same results.
Accurate Close to the true value
Anomalous result A result that doesn't fit the pattern
Key term Definition
Independent variable (IV) The thing you change
Dependent variable (DV) The thing you measure
Control variables (CV) The things you keep the same
PredictionA proposed explanation for what you
think will happen and why
Hypothesis A statement of what you think will happen
MethodA step by step guide of how to complete
an investigation
Conclusion What do your results show (include data)
Solid
s, L
iqu
ids
and
Gas
es
Key term Definition
1
Solid Liquid Gas
2
Sep
arat
ion
Tech
niq
ues Key term Definition
15 FiltrationThe separation of an insoluble
solid from a liquid
16 DistillationSeparating two liquids with
different boiling points
17 ChromatographyUsing filter paper to separate
different coloured substances
Year 7 – Science – Autumn 2 – Particles and Separating Substances
We learn about materials, why they behave as they do and how they can be obtained by separating substances.
Solu
bili
ty
Key term Definition
9 Solute A substance which dissolves
10 Solvent A liquid that substances dissolve in
11 SolutionThe mixture formed after
dissolving
12 Soluble A substance which can dissolve
13 Insoluble A substance which cannot dissolve
14 SolubilityA measure of how soluble a
substance is
Sub
sta
nce
s
Key term Definition
3 Pure Substance Material made of one type of substance
4 Impure Substance Material that is a mixture of substances
5 CompoundTwo or more different substances chemically
joined together
6 MixtureTwo or more different substances not
chemically joined, can be separated.
7 DiffusionMovement of particles from high to low
concentration
8 Gas PressureCaused by particles colliding with walls of a
container
Year 7 – History – Autumn 1 – What is History? / Water and Health Through Time
This half term you will be given an introduction to the topic of History and will also be focusing on a
thematic unit on water, health and sanitation over time.
Key term Definition
Intr
od
uct
ion
to H
isto
ry
1 Bias A one-sided viewpoint
2 PropagandaInformation, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
3 Reliability How trustworthy something is.
4 Primary sourceEvidence such as books, items, photographs etc which actually come from the time we are studying.
5Secondary
source
Evidence such as books, films, copies of items which help us learn about the past but are not actually from that time.
6 InterpretationSomeone’s view or opinion or version of events.
7 Chronology Putting events in date order.
8 Fact Something we definitely know to be true.
9 OpinionSomething which may or may not be true, what someone thinks.
10 AD
Latin for ‘in the year of the Lord’ – used
when referring to a year after the birth of
Christ.
11 Archaeology The study of the physical remains of the past.
12 Archaeologist
Someone who learns about the past by
finding and studying remains of objects and
buildings .
13 BC Used when referring to a year ‘Before Christ.’
Key term Definition
Wat
er
and
He
alth
th
rou
gh t
ime
14 Cesspit A pit used for collecting human excrement.
15 SanitationRelated to public health – access to clean
water and sewage systems.
16 ConduitA stone channel used to carry water over
long distances.
17 Latrine A public toilet.
18 Public Baths
A place built by the Romans where people
would gather to get clean, meet friends and
exercise.
19 CouncilsA group of people elected to run local
government.
20 Gongfarmer A person who cleans out cesspits.
21 Medieval From the Middle Ages.
22Monastery
A place were monks and nuns live and
worship.
23 Privy Toilet, often without any flushing system.
24House of
EasementA term for a toilet.
25 Water Closet Another term for a toilet.
26 Cholera Infectious disease often fatal.
27 Epidemic Widespread outbreak of a disease.
28 Public HealthMeasures taken by governments and other
authorities to look after people’s health.
Year 7 – History – Autumn 2 – The Norman Conquest.
Pupils will focus on the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, with a particular focus on the changes of power,
monarchy and control.
Key term Definition
1 5th January 1066Edward the Confessor, King of England
dies.
2 6th January 1066Harold Godwinson is named King of
England.
3 10th September 1066Harald Hardrada King of Norway invades
England with around 10,000 men.
4 25th September 1066 The Battle of Stamford Bridge is fought.
5 28th September 1066
William Duke of Normandy invades
England and orders the building of Motte
and Bailey (Wooden) Castles.
6 14th October 1066 The Battle of Hastings is fought.
7 1069
After a rebellion from the North, William
orders villages to be destroyed and
people to be killed.
8 1086 The Domesday book is completed.
9 Edward the Confessor King of England between 1042 and 1066.
10 Harold Godwinson
Rich and powerful English man from a
powerful family who became King after
Edward’s death.
11 Harald HardradaKing of Norway and Viking warrior. Tried
to invade England.
12 William of NormandyDuke of a powerful part of France.
Invaded England in 1066.
13 HeirA person allowed by law to take the title
or property of someone after death.
14 Saxon
A group who settled in England in the 5th
Century and were in control until the
11th Century.
Key term Definition
15 NormanA group that settled in Normandy in France
between 9th and 11th Century.
16 SurrenderTo give up. An army may surrender in battle
which means they have lost.
17 Retreat
To run away. An army may retreat if they are
losing a battle, meaning their troops will
survive and be able to fight again in another
battle.
18 Motte A wooden castle on the top of a hill.
19 BaileyA large yard surrounded by a wooden fence
providing protection to villagers.
20 CavalryVery important men in William’s army, around
2,000 fighting on horseback.
21 HousecarlWell trained fighters from Harold’s army
around 3,000 fought at the Battle of Hastings.
22 Palisade A wooden fence around a castle.
23 Harrying To persistently carry out attacks on an enemy.
24 Feudal SystemThe system used to show power and social
status in England.
25Domesday
Book
A book commissioned by William to show him
what he had in the country e.g. Animals,
money, people etc.
26 Tapestry A piece of fabric with a design made by
weaving or embroidering.
27 VikingA group of pirates and traders living in Norway
between 8th and 11th Century.
6 Fi
gure
Gri
d R
efer
ence
s
Key term Definition
Why do we use 6 figure grid references?
To find the exact location within a grid square.
The first three numbers show?
The easting which includes the
number of tenths
The last three numbers show?
The northing which includes the
tenths
Example:
Lon
gitu
de
and
lati
tud
e
Key term Definition
Longitude and
latitude
We go UP and ACROSS (unlike
grid line where we go along the
corridor and the stairs)
Longitude Long lines – up and down
Latitude Flat lines (Flatitude!)
Hei
ght
and
Rel
ief
Key term Definition
Relief The difference between the highest and lowest heights of an area
Topography The surface features of the earth like hills, mountains, valleys etc.
Layer shading Spot heights Contour linesAreas of different heights
are shown using different
colours. A key is used to
show how high the land is
The exact height of a place above the ground is measured and written on
a map
Lines on a map which join up places of the same
height. Everywhere along a contour line is the same
height
Atl
as S
kills
Key term Definition
Local areaThe study of a small area in
geography
National areaThe study of the geography of a
country
International
area
The study of geography across the
world.
Year 7 – Geography – Topic 1 – Map skills
In this unit you will learn the skills of being able to read a map independently.
Sca
le a
nd
dis
tan
ce
Key term Definition
Scale and
distanceOS maps have a scale, different maps have different scales.
Line scale
Using a line scale is as easy as using a ruler.
The line scale shows measurements
in km and the ruler shows cm.
Word scaleA scale described in words, e.g. 1cm on the map represents
3km on the ground.
How to use a
word scale
Measure between two places on the map with a ruler in cm,
multiply by the scale e.g. 4cm on the map: 4 x3 =12km
The 16 point compass shows all of the directions that you need to use as a geographer
Co
nd
itio
ns
and
Wild
life
Key term Definition
Polar desert
Place with temperature less that 10
degrees celsius and less than 250mm
rainfall.
Prevailing wind Main wind direction
Ocean current A directed movement of water in an ocean
AltitudeHow high the land is above the level of the
sea
Chinstrap
Penguins
The world’s largest colony is found on
Antarctica
PhytoplanktonMicroscopic marine algae that are food for
many species
Global warming Global temperatures rise
Pro
tect
ion
Key term Definition
Scientific
station
A facility that is built for conducting research in
Antarctica
Antarctic Treaty
system
A set of agreements for other nations to protect
Antarctica
Treaty A formally ratified agreement
GreenpeaceAn organisation of activists devoted to looking after
the environment, set up in 1971.
Scientific
research
Methods carried out by scientists to investigate a
location or a processes or animal species
Ice shelfA floating sheet of ice permanently attached to a
land mass
Ice sheetA layer of ice covering a large piece of land for a long
period
MineralsA naturally occurring substance such as gold,
uranium and copper.
Tou
rism
Key term Definition
TourismThe industry that supports everything tourists need
while on holiday
TouristPeople who stay away form their home for at least
one night for the purpose of leisure
Environmental The natural environment in a location
SustainableAn action that can be kept going forever in order to
protect an environment or a certain animal species
Social Activities or impacts that affect people
EconomicActivities or impacts that affect the economy of a
place
IAATO International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators
An
tarc
tica
Loca
tio
n
Key term Definition
Southern hemisphere
Half of the earth that is south of the Equator
South pole The southern end of the earth’s axis
Southern Ocean
The ocean surrounding Antarctica
Transantarcticmountains
Large mountain chain separating east & west Antarctica
Ross ice shelf The largest ice shelf of Antarctica
Location A particular place or position
Dry valleys A row of largely snow free valleys
South sandwich islands
Group of islands that are British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean
Year 7 – Geography – Topic 2 – Amazing Antarctica
In this module you will learn about the geography of the continent of Antarctica. You will learn about why life is
so harsh here and why Antarctica needs to be protected in the future.
Peo
ple
fro
m t
he
Old
Tes
tam
ent
Key term Definition
9 Abraham First person to be called by God.
10 SarahWife of Abraham and mother of
Isaac.
11 Jacob and Esau Grandsons of Abraham.
12 JosephOne of Jacob’s 12 sons; his
favourite.
13 Rachel Joseph’s mother.
14 Crucifix A cross – the symbol of Christianity.
Key
bel
iefs
of
Jud
aism
Key term Definition
16 Reform JudaismModern Judaism with fewer rules and
more room for individuality.
17 Orthodox Judaism A form of traditional Judaism.
18 Israel The holy land. The country Judaism
originated from.
19 Hebrew Ancient language.
20 Yahweh Hebrew name for God.
21 Torah Jewish scripture.
22 Pentateuch First five books of the Torah.
Jew
ish
pra
ctic
es
Key term Definition
23 Synagogue Jewish place of worship.
24 Rabbi Jewish priest.
25 Ark Where the Torah is kept.
26 Shabbat The Sabbath.
27 Kashrut Jewish laws on food.
28 Kosher Jewish laws.
Ke
y co
nce
pts
of
the
Old
Te
sta
me
nt
Key term Definition
1 Christian Follower of Christianity.
2 The Bible Holy books for Christians.
3 Old Testament The first division of the Bible.
4 New Testament The second division of the Bible.
5 Covenant An agreement.
6 Promised LandGiven by God to Abraham and his
descendants.
7 BCE/CE Before Common Era/Common Era.
8 Sins Immoral actions.
Year 7 – Religious Studies – Term 1 – Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Hinduism are two of the six main world religions. Both religions are Monotheistic and are practised in
the UK and all over the world. Christianity is the main religion in the UK and Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world.
Year 7 – Autumn Term – PE
Key terms covered come from anatomy, physiology and physical training. They will help you to identify important
parts of the body and understand how to train them to help you improve.
Key term Definition Sporting example
1 BicepMuscle in the front of the upper arm that assists with bending
the arm.Bringing the arm back to throw a punch in boxing.
2 TricepsMuscle in the back of the upper arm that assists with bending
the arm.Stretching the arm out to throw a punch in boxing.
3 DeltoidMuscle in the top of the arm and shoulder that assists the arm
in moving away from the body.Raising the arm above your head to serve in tennis.
4 GastrocnemiusMuscle in the back of the lower leg which assists in pointing the
toes.Running on your toes in a 100m sprint.
5 QuadricepsMuscles in the front of the upper leg that assists with bending
the knee.Bending the knee to kick a football.
6 GlutealMuscle in the back of the upper leg that assists with pulling the
leg backwards.Bending the knees to jump and perform a block in volleyball.
7 AbdominalsMuscles in the front of the body around the stomach which
assist with rotating the hips.Keeps the stomach in place when performing a stroke in rowing.
8 PectoralsMuscles in the chest which assists with bringing the arm inwards or rotating it.
Pushing the arms upwards in a press up.
9 Latissimus DorsiMuscles at both sides of the back which assists with bringing the
arm inwards or rotating it.
Moving the arms in a circular motion when performing a front craw
in swimming.
10 Agility The ability to change direction at speed. A footballer to avoid tackles.
11 Balance The ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving. A gymnast performing holds in complex routines to not fall over.
12 Coordination The ability to move more than one body part at a time.A tennis player to move different body parts and make contact with
the ball.
13Cardiovascular
enduranceThe ability to continuously exercise without tiring.
A long-distance runner to exercise for long periods of time without
tiring.
14Muscular
endurance
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to keep going without
tiring.A rower to keep contracting the muscles without tiring.
15 Power Strength x Speed (maximal force performed at speed.) A basketball player to jump high for a rebound.
16 StrengthThe maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can apply
against a resistance.A rugby prop forward to hold up a scrum.
17 Speed The ability to move the body or body parts quickly. 100m sprinter to beat their opponents.
Year 7 – French – Autumn 1
An introduction to learning French
Key term Definition
1 La FrancophonieCountries where
French is spoken
2 Lundi Monday
3 Mardi Tuesday
4 Mercredi Wednesday
5 Jeudi Thursday
6 Vendredi Friday
7 Samedi Saturday
8 Dimanche Sunday
9 Janvier January
10 Février February
11 Mars March
12 Avril April
13 Mai May
14 Juin June
15 Juillet July
16 Août August
Key term Definition
17 Septembre September
18 Octobre October
19 Novembre November
20 Décembre December
21 Je m’appelle… I am called…
22 Ca s’écrit… It is written…
23 Un 1
24 Deux 2
25 Trois 3
26 Quatre 4
27 Cinq 5
28 Six 6
29 Sept 7
30 Huit 8
31 Neuf 9
32 Dix 10
Year 7 – French – Autumn 2
All about me
Key term Definition
17 Quel âge as-tu? How old are you?
18 J’ai onze / douze ans I am 11 / 12 years old
19 Bonjour! / Salut! Hello / Hi
20 Au revoir! / À plus! Goodbye / See you later
21 Ça va? OK?
22 (Oui), ça va bien, merci. (Yes), I’m fine thanks.
23 Pas mal, merci. Not bad, thanks.
24 (Non), ça ne va pas. (No), I am not fine.
25 Dans mon sac In my bag
26 Il y a There is
27 Il n’y a pas (de) There isn’t
28 Comment t’appelles-tu? What is your name?
29Quelle est la date de ton
anniversaire?
What is the date of your
birthday?
30 Mon anniversaire est le… My birthday is the …
31 Joyeux Noël Happy Christmas
32 Bonne Année Happy New Year
Key term Definition
1 Onze 11
2 Douze 12
3 Treize 13
4 Quatorze 14
5 Quinze 15
6 Seize 16
7 Dix-sept 17
8 Dix-huit 18
9 Dix-neuf 19
10 Vingt 20
11 Vingt-et-un 21
12 Vingt-deux 22
13 Vingt-trois 23
14 Trente 30
15 Quarante 40
16 Cinquante 50
Year 7 Spanish Autumn 1
First steps / mi vida
Key term Definition
1 bastante quite
2 mi/mis my
3 muy very
4 pero but
5 también also
6 tu/tus your
7 un poco a little
8 y and
9 ¡hola! hello
10 ¿Qué tal? How are you
11 ¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name
12 me llamo My name is
13 ¿Dónde vives? Where do you live?
14 vivo en…. I live in
15 ¿Cuántos años tienes? How old are you?
16 tengo once años I am 11 years old
Key term Definition
17 tengo doce años I am 12 years old
18 quince 15
19 veinte 20
20 treinta 30
21 ¿Cómo es? What is it like?
22 ¿Cómo son? What are they like?
23¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
When is your birthday?
24 Enero January
25 Junio June
26 Julio July
27 un caballo A horse
28 un cabayo A guinea pig
29 un conejo A rabbit
30 Azul blue
31 amarillo/a yellow
32 marrón brown
Year 7 Spanish Autumn 2
Mi tiempo libre (free time)
Key term Definition
1 con with
2 cuando when
3 generalmente generally
4 mucho a lot
5 sí yes
6 no No
7 a veces Sometimes
8 nunca never
9 de vez en cuando now and then
10 todos los días everyday
11 me gusta I like
12 me gusta mucho I like it a lot
13 La primavera spring
14 El verano summer
15 El otoño autumn
16 El invierno winter
Key term Definition
17 llueve It is raining
18 nieva It is snowing
19 hago I do
20 juego I play
21 hago equitación I do/ go horse-riding
22 hago natación I do/ go swimming
23 juego al baloncesto I play basketball
24 escribir correos to write emails
25 mandar SMS to send texts
26 lunes Monday
27 martes Tuesday
28 miércoles Wednesday
29 jueves Thursday
30 viernes Friday
31 sábado Saturday
32 domingo Sunday
Key
wo
rds
Key term Definition
8 Ostinato A repeated musical pattern.
9 Compose To create music.
10 Composition A piece of music.
12 Notation How music is written down.
13 MelodyTune/ single pitches put in to an
order.
14 ChordTwo or more pitches played or sung
together.
15 Evaluate
To analyse and make a judgement
about something. Use:
www - What went well…
ebi - Even better if…
Elem
ents
of
Mu
sic
Key term Definition
1 RhythmA pattern of long and short
sounds and silence.
2 PulseA steady count of beats, like a
heartbeat or ticking clock.
3 Tempo Speed of the pulse.
4 TimbreWays of using an instrument/voice to create different sounds.
5 Texture Layers of sound and instruments.
6 Pitch How high or low a sound is.
7 StructureSections of music put in to an
order.
8 DynamicsVolume –how loud or quiet the
music is.
Year 7 – Music – Autumn 1 – What is Music?
You will discover the building blocks of music and use them to create your own piece based on a picture.
Year 7 – Music – Autumn 2 – Introduction to keyboard
You will learn your way around the keyboard and perform a Christmas song
Key term Definition
1 Keyboard An electronic instrument (the piano is acoustic)
2 Perform Present work to an audience
3 RH Right Hand
4 LH Left Hand
5 Rhythm A pattern of long and short sounds and silence
6 Pitch
Higher notes go to the right on the
keyboard, lower notes go to the left on the
keyboard.
7 MelodyTune- an order of pitches.
Use RH to play melody.
8 BasslineSingle low pitch notes.
Use LH to play.
9 ChordTwo or more pitches played together.Use LH to play a chord.
Key term Definition
10 TriadThree note chord: play one, miss one, play one,
miss one, play one.
11 Texture Layers: melody, chords, bassline.
12 Sharp #
Makes the note one step higher eg C# is one
step above C
A sharp is always a move to the right.
13 Flat b
Makes the pitch one step lower eg Bb is one
step below B
A flat is always a move to the left.
14 Notation How music is written down.
15 Structure Plan/layout/organisation of piece or sections.
16 DynamicsVolume can be loud or soft.
On the keyboard there is a volume dial.
17 Evaluate
To analyse and make a judgement about
something. Use:
www - What went well…
ebi - Even better if…
Year 7 – Autumn 1 - Computing – File management/Hardware/Software
Understanding files and folders and different types of hardware and software
Key term Definition
1 File A type of document.
2 Folder A place to store your files.
3 Sub folderA place with specific types of folders
or files.
4 Parent folderThe main folder which can contain
sub folders..
5 HardwareThe physical parts that make up the
computer
6 SoftwareThe programs that you run on your
computer.
7 Application software
Helps the user perform specific tasks.
E.g. Word, Excel, Access, Publisher,
PowerPoint.
8Operating system
software
Software that manages computer
hardware.
Key term Definition
9 Utility softwareAllows the user to back-up / recover data,
check for viruses, defragment etc.
10 PeripheralsA device that is able to be attached to and
used with a computer.
11 Output device A device that sends data back to the user.
12 Input device Any device that sends data to a computer.
13 DataData is disorganised facts that need to be
processed.
14 InformationData as processed, stored, or transmitted by
a computer.
15 PasswordA secret word or phrase that must be used
to gain admission to your computer.
16 DirectoryA file which consists solely of a set of other
files.
Year 7 - Autumn 2 - Computing – E-Safety/Security
How to stay safe online and protect your computer
Key term Definition
1 Cyber crimeIllegal activity that involves computers or
networks.
2 HackersA type of criminal that tries to gain access to a
computer.
3Data Protection
Act
The law that controls how your personal
information is used by organisations,
businesses or the government.
4
General Data
Protection
Regulation (GDPR)
A legal framework that sets guidelines for the
collection and processing of personal
information from individuals who live in the
European Union (EU).
5 SpamElectronic junk mail or junk newsgroup
postings.
6 Phishing
The fraudulent practice of sending emails
purporting to be from reputable companies in
order to induce individuals to reveal personal
information, such as passwords and credit
card numbers.
7 Pharming
The fraudulent practice of directing Internet
users to a bogus website that mimics the
appearance of a legitimate one, in order to
obtain personal information such as
passwords, account numbers, etc.
8 Virus
Malicious software program loaded onto a
user's computer without the user's knowledge
and performs malicious actions.
9 Key logger
A computer program that records every
keystroke made by a computer user, especially
in order to gain fraudulent access to
passwords and other confidential information.
Key term Definition
10 Malware
Software that is specifically designed to
disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised
access to a computer system.
11 Spyware
Software that enables a user to obtain
covert information about another's
computer activities by transmitting data
covertly from their hard drive.
12 WORM
A malware computer program that
replicates itself in order to spread to
other computers
13 TrojanA type of malware that is often disguised
as legitimate software.
14 Digital footprint
The information about a particular person
that exists on the Internet as a result of
their online activity.
15 Social Media
Websites and applications that enable
users to create and share content or to
participate in social networking.
16 Cyberbullying
The use of electronic communication to
bully a person, typically by sending
messages of an intimidating or
threatening nature.
17 Grooming
The act of attempting to gain the trust of
a minor with the intention of having a
relationship with him or her.
18 TrollingA person who posts offensive, or hurtful
comments online.
Key term Definition
HardwoodBroad leaved trees that lose their leaves in winter.
Forest steward council
Wood from managed
forests.
SoftwoodTrees that have needle shaped leaves and are evergreen.
Manufactured board
Sheet materials produced by pressing and bonding.
Varnish A finishing coat to protect wood.
CAD - Computer Aided
Design. CAM - Computer
Aided Manufacture
AnalysisA detailed study of a
product.
CustomerThe person you are designing for.
Development Improving a design.
EvaluationJudging how good your product is.
Feedback Opinions of others.
IterativeReviewing a design to improve it.
Prototype A model of a product.
ResearchCollecting information about a product.
Key term Definition
Health and
Safety
1.) Walk in the workshop
2.) Carry tools by your side
3.) Wear an apron
4.) Tie back long hair
5.) Wear googles
6.) Follow all instructions
7.) Use tools sensibly
8.) Report injuries or breakages to staff
Wood Joints
Wood joints can be either permanent or
temporary depending on the type and if glue is
used.
Equipment/
Tools
Key equipment needed to complete practical tasks
in the workshop
Year 7 – Resistant Materials / Design Technology
In this topic you study workshop safety, equipment, materials and the design process.
Typ
es
of
stru
ctu
res
Key term Definition
Frame
Structures
Structures that are made of strips of metal or wood put together to form framework.
Natural
Structures
Structures found in nature such as a skeleton, a spiders web, a honeycomb or a shell.
Shell StructuresA thin curved structure such as an egg or a seashell.
Forc
es
Compression The action of squeezing material
Tension The action of pulling material
Bending Force something into a curve
Torsion The action of twisting material
Triangulation
Triangles used in the construction of buildings and
structures.
Key term Definition
Cantilever
Structure supported
on only one end.
Arch
Bridge shaped as a
curved arch.
Suspension
A bridge in which the
deck is hung below
suspension cables
Beam
(stringer
bridges)
Simple flat structure
supported at each
end
Renewable energy Non-renewable energy
Solar Oil (petroleum)
Energy from sunlight captured with
solar panels
Found underground and refined into
fuel
Wind Natural gas
Energy from wind flow captured
with turbines
Formed from remains of tiny sea plants
and animals that died millions of years
ago
Hydroelectric Nuclear
Energy from water flow captured
with turbines
Released when atoms' nuclei are fused
together (fusion) or split apart (fission)
Geothermal Coal
Energy from heat within the earth From the remains of plants that died
hundreds of millions of years ago.
Year 7 – Resistant Materials / Design Technology
In this topic you study structures, renewable energy source and environmental issues.
Year 7 – Design Technology – Mechanisms Pop-Up Book
In this design project you will learn how mechanisms work, then generate and develop ideas to produce a quality 3D product.
Key term Definition
1 Design Producing ideas to solve a problem
2 Brief The task to be solved
3 Analyse To break down and investigate a problem
4 Research Finding useful information
5 Specification A list of features that a product should have
6Working drawing
Drawing which contains the information needed to make a product
7 Annotation Detailed notes added to designs
8 Planning Listing how a product will be made
9Three
dimensionalHaving height, width and length.
10 Evaluate Consider how successful a design is
11 Function What a product does
12 Client The person being designed for
13 Product Item developed to solve a problem
14 Materials The matter from which a thing can be made
15 MechanismsA device for changing the direction and / or amount
of movement
16 CAD Computer-aided design
Key term Definition
17 CAM Computer-aided manufacture
18 Measurements The size of an object in mm
19 Metal ruler A measuring instrument
20 ScalpelThin blade for cutting out intricate and
detailed shapes
21 Scoring To mark a line to make card easier to fold
22 Lever A bar resting on a pivot
23 Motion/ ForcesMovement, compression, tension , torsion,
shear.
24 Linear Motion in a straight line
25 Rotary Motion around an arc
26 Oscillating Motion back and forth around an arc
27 Reciprocating Motion back and forth along a straight line
28 Pivot To rotate around a fixed point
29 Input The force or movement applied
30 Output The force or movement produced
31 Process The action taking place
Year 7 – Textiles – Sock Animal
Designing and making your own sock animal
Key term Definition
1 Textiles Type of cloth or woven fabric
2 Fibres A thin thread
3 Natural Fibre Made from plants and animals e.g. cotton or wool
4 Synthetic FibreMade artificially using chemicals
e.g. polyester or rayon
5 Thread Thin strands of fabric wound tightly together.
6 SewingThe activity of making or mending using a
needle and thread
7 NeedleFine polished metal with a point at one end and a
hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing.
8 PatternA template, model or design used as a guide in textiles and other crafts.
9 AppliqueInvolves stitching a small piece of fabric onto a
larger one to make a pattern or design
10 Design Brief
Designers use a brief to give them guidance and
focus. It helps define the design problem and gives
more detail.
11 PrototypeThe process of bringing a concept or idea to life so
that an end product can be brought to market.
12 StitchesOne complete movement of a threaded needle
through fabric, as in sewing.
Key term Definition
13 SpecificationIt describes the stages of manufacture and
the materials needed
14 AestheticsHow something looks, colour, pattern,
materials etc.
15 FunctionThe purpose for which something is designed
or exists
16 Manufacture The process of producing goods
17 Handmade Made using the hands rather than a machine
18Sock Monkey/
Animals
A sock animal is a toy made from socks
fashioned in the likeness of an animal.
Eatw
ell g
uid
e
Key term Definition
Co
oki
ng
Key term Definition
Eatwell guide
A guide that shows you the different types of food
and nutrients we need in our diets to stay healthy Hob
For boiling,
simmering and
steaming.
Grill/top ovenFor grilling and
baking
Main ovenFor baking and
roasting
Bridge hold Claw grip
Why is it
important?
It shows you proportions of (how much) food you
need for a healthy balanced diet
Consequences
of a poor diet
A poor diet can lead to disease and can stop us
from fighting off infections
Sections of the
Eatwell Guide
GREEN - Fruit and vegetables
Cro
ss c
on
tam
inat
ion
Different coloured
chopping boards and
what they are for
YELLOW - Starchy food. Potatoes, bread, rice,
pasta and other starchy foods
BLUE - Diary and alternatives
PINK - Beans, pulses, fish, egg, meat and other
proteins
PURPLE - Oils and spreads
Hea
lth
y
Eati
ng 8 Tips for
healthy eating
Eat more fibre, eat more fruits and vegetables (at
least 5 portions a day), Eat more oily fish, eat less
salt, eat less fat, eat less sugar, choose
wholegrains, drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.Cross contamination
Cross contamination is spreading
bacteria from one place to another
Co
oki
ng
Equipment
Weighing scales, knife, chopping board, saucepan, wooden spoon, tablespoon, teaspoon, dessert spoon, mixing bowl, grater, pan-stand, baking tray, cooling rack, peeler, pastry brush, spatula.
4 Cs to stop bacterial
spread
Clean, Cook, Chilling, Cross
contamination
Why have different
chopping boards?
To prevent the spread of bacteria (to
avoid cross contamination)
Year 7 – Food Technology
In this topic you study the Eatwell guide, how to keep healthy, cooking using the oven and preventing cross contamination.
Vo
calS
kills
Key term Definition
5 Pitch How high or low you speak.
6 PaceThe rate or speed at which words are
spoken.
7 Volume How loudly or quietly you speak.
8 Accent
The way someone sounds when they
speak which is particular to an region,
country, society or place.
Ph
ysic
al S
kills
Key term Definition
1 Body Language
Showing emotion/character/mood
through your body positioning and
movements.
2 PostureThe way you hold your body, a pose
or position.
3Facial
Expressions
Using the face to show mood,
emotion, feeling and responses.
4 Gesture
A defined movement made with the
arms and hands, which clearly
communicates meaning.
Year 7– Drama – Term 1 – Baseline
Introduction to basic drama skills
Key term Definition
13 Collaboration
Working with others, sharing ideas and
agreeing on what to do, taking on equal
responsibility to produce something.
14Coming out of
character
When you forget the character you are playing
and revert back to your own personality.
15 Sight lines
What your audience sees on-stage. Having
good sight lines means being aware of your
audience and performing to them, making
sure you’re facing the front.
16 SoundscapeLayering a variety of sounds to create an
atmosphere.
17 Mime
Acting using movement and gestures such as
pretending to use objects that aren’t there to
tell the story. Mime is traditionally silent.
18 Stimulus
A thing that provokes activity or ideas. In
drama you may be given a stimulus to prompt
ideas helping you to create characters, plot
and performances.
19 Physical Theatre
Performance style where the cast make the
scenery, set and props out of their bodies to
help tell the story on stage.
20 Narration
Describing the action on stage to the
audience, giving more information about the
characters and the story.
21 Role PlayAct out or perform the part of a person or
character, after planning.
Mak
ing
Dra
ma
Key term Definition
9 Devise
Planning and making theatre without
a script, working with others to
create a performance.
10 Rehearse Practise to improve your work.
11 Perform Presenting your work to an audience.
12 Evaluate
Thinking about and discussing the
strengths and weaknesses of a
performance.
(Can then offer ways to improve too.)
Key term Definition Diagram
1 Line
A long mark that can
be thin, thick or
curved. Can create
shapes and outlines.
2 Tone
Tone is how light
or dark something
is. Tones could refer
to black, white and
the grey tones between
.
3 Texture
How a surface might feel to the touch. E.g. rough and smooth texture.
4Mark
Making
Different lines,
patterns, dots and
marks to create art and
texture.
5 Pressure
Drawing lighter or
darker depending how
hard you press on your
pencil.
6 ScaleSize of an object
compared to another.
Year 7 – Art and Design – Autumn – Fantastic Beasts
Creating your fantastic beast using existing animals. The more imaginative, the better.
Key term Definition
7Descriptive
writing
Descriptive writing is to describe a person,
place or thing in such a way that a picture is
formed in the reader's mind.
8 LayeringOverlapping materials/media over something
to create layers, colour and texture.
9 Composition Where things are placed in a layout.
10 CombiningJoining or merging separate pieces to form a
single outcome.
11 Illustrated To draw pictures for a book, magazine etc.
12 Colour
The first of the properties is hue, which is
the distinguishable colour, like red, blue or
yellow.
13 Blending
The technique of mixing together two or more
colours to create a gradual change of colour or
to soften lines.
14Graduation
or Gradation
Gradually changing from one colour or shade
to another, or one texture to another.
15 ProportionThe size of the parts of an object in
relationship to other parts of the same object.
16 Form To make something into a particular shape.
17 SketchA simple, quickly made drawing that does not
have many details.
Ambition Integrity Appreciation