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Carshalton High School for Girls

Carshalton High School for Girls

Year 7 Curriculum Map

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Autumn term

  Autumn 1 Autumn 2
English
War Horse: using figurative language to describe a scene; shaping a narrative using 1st and 3rd person 
Childhood Poetry: analysing lyric/free/narrative verse; rhyme scheme; poetic structure 
Maths
Number 1 Number Skills  
Revisiting existing numerical knowledge, understanding simple Number Theory, working with negative numbers, rounding and approximation 
Extension: Standard form
Algebra 1: Equations, functions and formulae 
Working with unknown quantities by collecting like terms, working with functions, understanding identities and solving equations 
Science
Introduction to Science 
Safety in the laboratory, scientific apparatus, planning investigations, using a Bunsen burner, gathering and presenting data. 
Biology: Cells 
Cells are the fundamental units of life, serving as the building blocks of all living organisms. We will look at how they can be seen, how they are specialised and how they are organised. Students will then be introduced to unicellular organisms and the levels of organisation present within multicellular organisms. 
Chemistry: 
Topic 1: Particle Model 

This unit focuses on the idea of solids, liquids and gases being made up of particles. It introduces ideas about particle behaviour and how this links to material properties.    
Physics: Universe 
This topic introduces students to some of the celestial objects that they can see in the night sky as well as other objects in the Universe. They gain an understanding of how planets in our Solar System formed. Students will also learn why seasonal changes occur in the UK and other regions on Earth. 






 
Biology: Cell structure and transport 
Using microscopes, exploring different types of cells. 
 
 
 



Chemistry: Elements 
Looking at the differences between atoms, elements, and compounds 
Students are introduced to writing chemical formulae.

Physics: The Universe  
Students will learn about celestial objects, how the planets in the solar system were formed and seasonal changes
 
Computer Science 
Digital Skills
Learning how to use basic components of a computer to carry out essential skills and navigate the school network 
E-Safety
Know how to communicate online, identify risks on the Internet and social media platforms and know how to protect themselves and report abuse/abusive behaviours 
Geography
My World, Map Skills 
Learning key Geographical skills through looking at the World, Europe, the United Kingdom and Carshalton. 
Weather & Climate 
Measuring & recording weather. 
Evidence for climate change, causes, effects & responses. 
The water cycle and clouds. 
Hurricane formation and effects. 
Microclimates and fieldwork.
History
How has London changed?
Factors which have shaped the development of London. 
Focus: Local history; Change and continuity
How has London changed? 
Factors which have shaped the development of London. 
Focus: Local history; Change and continuity 
French
La rentree! 
Learning to pronounce key French sounds 
Saying your name and learning numbers 
Talking about brothers, sisters and age 
Describing a classroom 
Talking about likes and dislikes 
Describing yourself and others 
Saying what you do 
A l’ecole! 
Talking about colours. 
Telling the time 
Saying what you think of your school subjects and why 
Talking about likes and dislikes  
Talking about what you wear to school 
Spanish
¡Vamos! 
Target language phrases for students & teachers 
Introducing yourself 
Counting up to 15
Counting up to 31
Spanish alphabet
Classroom
En el instituto 
School subjects.  
Teachers. 
Opinions
Art 
Natural and man-made forms 
Key focus: formal elements of art 
  • Drawing 
  • Painting 
  • Printing  
Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin 
Natural and man-made forms 
Key focus: formal elements of art 
  • Drawing 
  • Painting 
  • Printing  
Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin
Citizenship 
What is Citizenship? 
Understanding the key elements of democracy, rules and laws, and active citizenship 
What are our identities and communities? 
The concepts of identity, community and interconnectivity in the community and beyond 
Dance 
Introduction to Dance 
Assessing student skill sets within Dance.  Replicating choreography led by the teacher. 
World War 2 
Narrative Dance 
Group and individual performances 
Design Technology 
Measuring and Marking out 
Health and Safety in the workshop 
Kinetic Pen STEM challenge 
Material knowledge:  Polymers and the environment. 
CAD/CAM key fob project 
Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project 
*Students in Year 7 will spend 3 half-terms studying Design and Technology and 3 terms studying Food. 
The design and technology tasks could rotate depending on the availability of classrooms/workshops 
Material knowledge:  Polymers and the environment. 
CAD/CAM key fob project 
Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project 
 
 
Drama 
Drama Skills Toolkit / Protest 
Understanding performance principles. 
Key storytelling techniques. 
Devised performance based on a theme.  
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (performer perspective) 
Exploring use of stage space. 
Using the given circumstances. 
 
Music 
Vocal Traditions
Structures used in Music
Using the voice effectively and singing confidently
Introduction to dynamics and tempo
Whole class and small group ensemble singing
Stomp and Samba
Basic rhythmic notation and note values
Creating different timbres (sounds)
Samba and Chair drumming
Introduction to small group composition
Whole class ensemble Samba performance
PE 
Introduction to PE 
Understanding and developing core fundamental skills of physical exercise, health and fitness. 
 
Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.  
Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. 
Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine 
Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. 
Religious Studies 
What is belief?  
Understanding fact, belief and opinion. Exploring the roots of faith through the Abrahamic religions.  
 
Religious Stories 
Interpreting stories within Christianity and Judaism. 
Exploring how symbolic language can express meaning.  
 

Spring term

  Spring 1 Spring 2
English
Identity Novels
Analysing  protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives 
Identity Novels
Analysing protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives 
Maths
Number 2: Fractions 
Deepening the knowledge of fractions to include the 4 operations, understanding equivalence and solving word problems 
Geometry1: Angles & Shapes 
Understanding angle facts and measuring angles. Properties of 2 and 3D objects and mensuration.
Science
Biology: Body Systems
The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system. 
Chemistry: Types of reaction
How the worked around us works on a chemical level and links between chemical reactions and environmental issues.
Physics: Forces 2 
Students will discover the impact of forces on objects in different situations; Hooke's Law
Biology: Body Systems
The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system
Chemistry: Acids and alkalis
Introduces acids and alkalis; examples of reactions that happen around us.


 
Physics: Light   
The properties of light and how light travels.
Computer Science 
Computational thinking and Logic 
World of computational thinking and logic.  Understand the power of problem-solving and the different methods that Computer Scientists use to tackle problems.  
 
Artificial Intelligence 
Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs. 
Geography
Urbanisation 
Early settlement factors
Land use morphology
Traffic problems & solutions
Urbanisation 
Megacities
Flood risk & Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)  
Fieldwork 
Urbanisation case study in India
History
How did the Normans take control of England after 1066CE? 
The Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest. 

Focus: Causation 
Why was Jerusalem worth dying for in 1095CE? 
Medieval religion, the Islamic world and the causes and events of the First Crusade. 
Focus: Causation 
French
A l’ecole suite 
Talking about your school day 
Learning about a typical French school 
Agreeing and disagreeing 
 
Mon temps libre 
Talking about weather and seasons 
Talking about which sports you play 
Talking about activities you do 
Discovering sport in French-speaking countries 
Talking about what you like doing 
Spanish
Mi familia 
Brothers and sisters using possessive adjectives. 
Counting up to 100. 
Talking about pets. Agreement colours. 
Appearance and character. Verb ser. 
Eyes and hair. Adjectives after nouns. 
En casa 
Where you live. 
Describing where you live. 
Rooms in your house. 
Describing bedroom. 
Activities you do in your bedroom 
Art 
Art movements: Landscapes
Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art 
Learning about different types of landscape 
Art movements: Landscapes  
Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art 
Learning about different types of landscape
Citizenship 
How does the UK political system work? 
The work of the national government, role MPs and process of national elections
How does local democracy work? 
The work of the local council, role of the councillors and process of local elections 
Dance 
A Linha Curva 
AQA GCSE Set Work 
Group and individual performances 
Musicals Mashup 
Style and Characterisation 
Group and individual performances 
Design Technology 
Engineering Challenge  Marble Run 
Systems and Control  Levers and linkages 
Gears and cams
Health and safety in the kitchen 
Units for weighing and measuring ingredients 
Knife skills 
Pizza Toast 
Scones 
Cheese and Onion tartlets 
The importance of a healthy diet 
The Eatwell guide. 
Food related illnesses 
Drama 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (designer perspective) 
Understanding and applying design skills: costume, lighting and sound. 
Greek Chorus 
Choral work 
Mime & Silent Movie 
Non-verbal communication. 
Relationship with audience. 
Storytelling. 
Music 
Music of Asia
Introduction to Chinese classical music and Indonesian Gamelan
Basic pitch notation and developed rhythmic notation
Introduction to keyboard playing
Introduction to improvisation
Paired keyboard performance
Critical Listening skills
Musical Theatre
History and different styles of music for stage
Different types of songs and voice types
Critical listening skills
Ensemble vocal performance
Developed keyboard skills and individual keyboard performance
PE 
Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.  
Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. 
Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine 
Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. 
Religious Studies 
What do people believe about God? 
Understanding different religious beliefs about God, including atheism, theism and agnosticism.
What happens when we die? 
Different views on eschatology across faith systems.  

Summer term

  Summer 1 Summer 2
English
The Tempest
Analysing dialogue; tragicomedy/romance; 5 act structure; gesture/movement 
Desert Island School
Using rhetorical language to argue in a speech
Maths
Number 3: Decimals  
Working with decimals including the 4 operations using mental and written methods. Revisiting rounding, upper and lower bounds and estimation.  
Statistics 1: Statistics 
Presentation of data, basic analysis and interpretation of data. Constructing different graphs and charts manually and with ICT (where possible) and understanding the limitations of data.  
Science
Biology: Reproduction 
The emotional and physical changes which take place during adolescence. Students study human reproductive system and the process involved.
Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure 
What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.
Physics: Sound 
Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.
Biology:  Reproduction
plant reproduction, germination and seed dispersal.
 

Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure 
What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.
Physics: Sound 
Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.
Computer Science 
Game Development
Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs
 
 
Spy School Spreadsheet
Introduces them to the concepts of entering numbers and text, formatting data, formula, Functions, sorting and filtering data, using comparison operators, using absolute and relative cell references, creating graphs and modelling data
Geography
Oceans 
Importance. 
Ocean Circulation. 
Ocean trenches, ridges, coral reefs. 
Ocean adaptations. 
Fishing, plastics and pollution. 
Climate Change. 
Development & Economic Activity 
Measuring development. 
Gender equality. 
UK trade. 
Globalisation. 
Aid. 
Sustainable development. 
Fair Trade. 
Trans-National Corporations (TNCs).
History
What challenges faced medieval monarchs? 
Challenges to the monarchy from the nobility, the Church, the Black Death and popular unrest. 
Focus: Causation 
 
How do we know about medieval African kingdoms? 
Features of medieval African kingdoms and the evidence base which historians use to study them. 
Focus: Evidence 
French
Ma vie de famille 
Talking about animals 
Describing your family 
Describing where you live 
Talking about breakfast 
Learning about Bastille Day 
Creating a cartoon family 
En ville 
Talking about places in a town or village 
Saying where you go at the weekend 
Inviting someone out 
Ordering drinks and snacks in a café 
Saying what you are going to do 
Talking about plans for a special weekend 
Spanish
El tiempo libre 
Free time. 
Telling the time. 
Sports. 
What you like to do. 
What you are going to do. 
En la ciudad 
Your town. 
Places in town. 
Responding to invitations. 
Weather. 
Using two tenses. 
Art 
Natural forms in landscape 
Further development of observational drawing skills. 
Creating simplified, layered lino print inspired by natural forms 
Key artists: Angie Lewin 
Natural forms in landscape 
Further development of media and techniques, creating a plaster cast tile of natural forms.  
Key artists: Rachel Dein 
Citizenship 
What is crime? 
Exploring the concepts of criminal behaviour, role of the police in our society, and local crime prevention strategies 
How can we make a difference in our communities? 
The role of CHSG, charities, NGOs and other groups in the community 
Dance 
British Sign Language Communication 
Group and individual performances 
Summer Spotlight Choreography 
Group and individual performances 
Design Technology 
Function of ingredients: Yeast 
Bread project:  including practical sessions of: 
Bread rolls 
Chelsea Buns 
Yeast based pizza or Pizza Pinwheels 
Allergens and Natasha’s Law 
Food safety and Cross contamination 
Chicken Fajitas 
Deboned and cheese stuffed chicken thigh enrobed in breadcrumbs 
Meatballs in Ragu sauce 
The role of an EHO 
Careers in the Hospitality and Catering Industry 
Drama 
Melodrama 
Stock characters.  
The influence of commedia dell’arte. Stage combat.  
States of tension.  
Devising from a stimulus 
Improvisation. 
Applying prior knowledge. 
Creating and developing ideas to communicate meaning. 
Music 
Development of the Orchestra
Introduction to instruments of the orchestra
Reading music notation developed
Changes to the orchestra over time
Critical listening skills
Developed individual keyboard skills – two hands together playing  
Disney Band Project
Introduction to the ukulele
Developing personal and group practice habits
Developed keyboard skills
Ensemble vocal performance – Disney songs
Small group ensemble performance
PE 
Athletics 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation across a variety of events. 
Cricket 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. 
Street Sports 
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and in group challenges across a variety of street sports. 
Religious Studies 
Forgiveness 
What forgiveness means and why it is important in different religious traditions. The impact of forgiveness on the world around, and the impact on religious believers.