English
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War Horse: using figurative language to describe a scene; shaping a narrative using 1st and 3rd person
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Childhood Poetry: analysing lyric/free/narrative verse; rhyme scheme; poetic structure
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Maths
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Number 1 Number Skills
Revisiting existing numerical knowledge, understanding simple Number Theory, working with negative numbers, rounding and approximation
Extension: Standard form
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Algebra 1: Equations, functions and formulae
Working with unknown quantities by collecting like terms, working with functions, understanding identities and solving equations
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Science
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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.
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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
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Computer Science
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Digital Skills
Learning how to use basic components of a computer to carry out essential skills and navigate the school network
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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
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Geography
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My World, Map Skills
Learning key Geographical skills through looking at the World, Europe, the United Kingdom and Carshalton.
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Weather & Climate
Measuring & recording weather.
Evidence for climate change, causes, effects & responses.
The water cycle and clouds.
Hurricane formation and effects.
Microclimates and fieldwork.
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History
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How has London changed?
Factors which have shaped the development of London.
Focus: Local history; Change and continuity
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How has London changed?
Factors which have shaped the development of London.
Focus: Local history; Change and continuity
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French
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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
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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
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Spanish
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¡Vamos!
Target language phrases for students & teachers
Introducing yourself
Counting up to 15
Counting up to 31
Spanish alphabet
Classroom
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En el instituto
School subjects.
Teachers.
Opinions
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Art
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Natural and man-made forms
Key focus: formal elements of art
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Drawing
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Painting
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Printing
Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin
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Natural and man-made forms
Key focus: formal elements of art
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Drawing
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Painting
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Printing
Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin
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Citizenship
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What is Citizenship?
Understanding the key elements of democracy, rules and laws, and active citizenship
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What are our identities and communities?
The concepts of identity, community and interconnectivity in the community and beyond
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Dance
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Introduction to Dance
Assessing student skill sets within Dance. Replicating choreography led by the teacher.
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World War 2
Narrative Dance
Group and individual performances
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Design Technology
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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
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Material knowledge: Polymers and the environment.
CAD/CAM key fob project
Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project
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Drama
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Drama Skills Toolkit / Protest
Understanding performance principles.
Key storytelling techniques.
Devised performance based on a theme.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (performer perspective)
Exploring use of stage space.
Using the given circumstances.
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Music
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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
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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
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PE
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Introduction to PE
Understanding and developing core fundamental skills of physical exercise, health and fitness.
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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.
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Religious Studies
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What is belief?
Understanding fact, belief and opinion. Exploring the roots of faith through the Abrahamic religions.
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Religious Stories
Interpreting stories within Christianity and Judaism.
Exploring how symbolic language can express meaning.
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