Year 10 Curriculum Map

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Autumn term

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2
English	An Inspector Calls: analysing morality plays; monologue; denouement; tension and suspense manipulation; props; lighting; costume ** Literature and language units extend across the term	Fiction: analysing and creating action sequences; characters arcs; structural repetition and circularity; zoo/anthropomorphism
Maths	Delta Similarity and Congruence Equations and Inequalities Theta Averages and Range Graphs	Delta Probability Theta Probability
Science	Biology: B5 Non-communicable diseases: cancer, smoking and disease, diet and exercise, alcohol and carcinogens Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see. Determining Relative Formula mass and number of moles, titrations, concentrations, limiting reactants, yield and atom economy Physics: Energy Transfer Learn about the factors that affect the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of an object and be able to calculate this amount of energy. Learn about what Infra-red radiation and how this is absorbed by objects. Learn about the effect of insulation to prevent heat loss in buildings.	Biology: B6 B7 Preventing and treating disease: vaccinations, antibiotics, painkillers, new drugs, stages of drug development and non communicable diseases. Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see. Determining Relative Formula mass and number of moles, titrations, concentrations, limiting reactants, yield and atom economy Physics: Energy Resources Learn about different types of energy resources. Students will learn about energy demands and power generation and renewable energy resources.
Computer Science	Unit 1 - Algorithms Decomposition and abstraction. Algorithms, flowcharts and pseudo-code.	Unit 1 - Algorithms Specific algorithms for sorting and searching, including the bubble and merge sorts.
Geography	The Challenge of Natural Hazards UK extreme weather. Climate Change: evidence, causes, effects, mitigation & adaptation. The Living World Ecosystems: distribution, food webs, nutrient cycling, small and large scale ecosystem case studies.	The Living World Tropical rainforests: location, characteristics, interdependency, biodiversity, adaptations. Deforestation: causes, effects, sustainable management.
History	Cold War crises, 1958-1970 Berlin crisis and Berlin Wall; Cuban Missile Crisis; Prague Spring; Focus: Causation; Consequence; Significance	End of the Cold War, 1970-1991 Détente; Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Reagan and Second Cold War; Gorbachev and end of the USSR; Focus: Causation; Consequence; Significance
French	Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.
German	Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.
Spanish	Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.
Art/Photography	Component 1. Portfolio Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)	Component 1. Portfolio Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)
Business Studies	Theme 1 – 1.4 Making the business effective - Part 2 The marketing mix and how elements of marketing mix work together The role of business plans and the purpose of business planning	Theme 1 – 1.5 Understanding external influences on business – Part 1 Business stakeholders and how they impact business decisions and activity Different types of technology and their influence on business activity Legislation and impact of legislation on businesses
Citizenship	Theme B1 – Democracy at work in the UK Political ideologies and parties Voting systems The organisation of government House of Commons and making legislation	Theme B2 – Democracy at work in the UK The roles and purpose of the executive, legislative, judiciary, monarchy, and civil service Methods and reasons for holding those in power to account including the role of the House of Lords
Child Development	Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Topic Area 1: Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting Reasons why accidents happen, types of accidents, planning to prevent accidents.	Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Topic Area 2: Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting Types of essential equipment, factors affecting suitability and choice
Dance	Theory: Section A General Dance Practical: Performance Set Phrase Breathe	Theory: Section A and Section B General Dance and 6 mark questions Performance: Set Phrase Flux
Design Technology	Textiles Core and in-depth knowledge. Smart and Modern Materials Practical: Wash bag Designing principles CAD/CAM	Textiles: Prototyping Paper dresses for the catwalk Natural and manufactured timbers: Methods of joining New and Emerging Technologies: Production techniques and systems
Drama	Component 1: Devising Creating and developing ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance, as a response to stimuli.	Component 1: Devising Rehearsal and refinement. Exploring genre, form, structure, character, structure and language.
Fashion and Textiles	Knowledge of sewing equipment, printing and methods of embellishment Designs inspired by a theme Component 1: Portfolio Project: Natural Forms Brief: Design and make a mixed media installation piece showing skills from Design Craft, Fashion and Textiles and Visual Arts that is inspired by natural forms. Research, develop, explore and analyse the work of others. Show experimentation, risk-taking, drawing and the application of the formal elements	Component 1: Portfolio Project: Natural Forms Brief: Design and make a mixed media installation piece showing skills from Design Craft, Fashion and Textiles and Visual Arts that is inspired by natural forms. Refine and reflect upon work as it progresses by exploring ideas. Gather, select, organise and communicate information that is relevant. Show samples, testing and development of ideas. Reflect on work in progress Create a personal and imaginative final outcome, that effectively realises the design brief
Hospitality and Catering	Understand the environment in which hospitality and catering providers operate Describe the structure of the hospitality and catering industry Food Spoilage	Analyse job requirements within the hospitality and catering industry Describe working conditions of different job roles across the hospitality and catering industry Explain factors affecting the success of hospitality and catering providers
Media Studies	Advertising and Marketing (Paper 1, Section A) *Quality Street* and *This Girl Can* adverts	Film Marketing and Media Industries (Paper 1, Section A and B) *Man with a Golden Gun* and *Spectre* posters, Bond 007 website
Music	Musical Forms and Devices - AoS 1 Set work analysis all music elements in Badinerie by J.S. Bach Wider listening – Baroque era focus Identifying musical structures Identifying and using compositional devices Year 10 GCSE composition programme Solo and Ensemble performance
PE (GCSE)	Practical: Netball Theory: Physical training 3.1 Health and fitness 3.2 Components of fitness	Practical: Badminton / trampolining & coursework fitness programme Theory: Physical training 3.3 Principles of training 3.6 Warm up and cool down
PE (Core)	Trampolining Develop core skills in isolation and developed through a routine. Fitness Understanding the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle. Net sports - Badminton or volleyball Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. Games - Basketball, handball, football or netball Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.
Religious Studies	10.1 Living the Christian Life Exploring the impact of belief on the life of Christians, including the role of sacraments, prayer, pilgrimage and celebration. Consideration of the role of the local Church and the future of the worldwide Church.	10.2 Matters of Life and Death Thematic unit covering the origins and value of the universe, including religious beliefs on the sanctity of life. Topics in medical ethics, including abortion and euthanasia.
Sociology	Education The Roles and Functions of Education	Education Factors affecting educational achievement Social class, gender and ethnicity

Spring term

	Spring 1	Spring 2
English	Jekyll & Hyde: analysing stock characters/foils; red herrings; epistolary mode	Non-Fiction: analysing and creating anecdote, expert opinion, antithesis; synthesising texts; comparing sources
Maths	Delta Multiplicative reasoning Theta Ratio and Proportion	Delta Further Trigonometry Theta Right angled triangles
Science	Biology: B8 Bioenergetics: Photosynthesis and factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. How plants use glucose. Chemistry C6 Electrolysis Looking at the process of electrolysis and its uses in industry Physics: Electric circuits Learn how to build electric circuits, knowing different types of components and their behaviour with changing in current and voltage. Students will understand the difference between series and parallel circuits and know how these circuits can be used in everyday life.	Biology: B9 Bioenergetics: Aerobic respiration, our bodies’ response to exercise and anaerobic respiration. Adaptations, interdependence and competition: distribution and abundance, competition and adaptation Chemistry C7 Energy Changes Identifying the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions, and calculating the energy change of a reaction Physics: Electricity in the Home Students will be able to compare alternating current (a.c.) traces in terms of period and amplitude (voltage). Students will learn about cables and plugs in terms of their physical and electrical properties. Students will look at various home appliances and will be able to compare energy usage and efficiency of appliances
Computer Science	Unit 2A - Programming Basics/Techniques Programming fundamentals and data types and operations using pseudocode	Unit 2A - Programming Basics/Techniques Programming fundamentals, sequence and selection, iteration, arrays and records using Pseudocode
Geography	The Living World Cold Environments: location, characteristics, biodiversity, adaptations. Alaska: opportunities, challenges, oil. Protecting wilderness environments.	Urban Challenges Global Pattern of urban change. Urban growth in Nigeria. Lagos: growth, opportunities & challenges, management.
History	The Weimar Republic, 1919-1933 The Weimar constitution; The Treaty of Versailles; Hyperinflation; Stresemann and the Golden Age of the Republic; Focus: Causation, Interpretations	Hitler’s rise to power, 1919-1933 The early Nazi Party, the lean years and Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor. Focus: Causation; Interpretations
French	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 6- Social issues Charity/voluntary work Healthy/unhealthy living	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 7 -Global issues The environment Poverty/homelessness
German	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 6- Social issues Charity/voluntary work Healthy/unhealthy living	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 7 -Global issues The environment Poverty/homelessness
Spanish	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 6- Social issues Charity/voluntary work Healthy/unhealthy living	Theme 2 - Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 7 -Global issues The environment Poverty/homelessness
Art/Photography	Component 1. Portfolio Students continue working into their coursework, developing assessment objectives 1,2,3	Component 1. Portfolio Students continue working into their coursework, developing assessment objectives 1,2,3
Business Studies	Theme 1 – 1.5 Part 2 The economy and the economic impact on businesses, including impact of interest rates, inflation, exchange rates and government taxation The importance of external influences on businesses and possible business responses to the changes in their environment	Theme 2 – 2.1 Growing the business Business growth methods including internal and external growth Sources of finance that are appropriate for a growing business How business aims and objectives change when a business grows The impact of globalisation on businesses Ethics, the business environment and considerations by businesses
Citizenship	Theme A3 – Local power and Finance The role of local and national government in providing the public sector needs to all communities within the UK Taxation and public sector spending	Theme B3 – Democracy at work in the UK The role of the Magna Carta in shaping democracy The British constitution compared to the American constitution
Child Development	Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Topic Area 3: Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Current Government dietary recommendations for healthy eating for children from birth to five years, essential nutrients and their functions for children from birth to five years.	Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Topic Area 3: Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Plan for preparing a feed/meal, how to evaluate planning and preparation of a feed/meal.
Dance	Theory: Section C Analysis of Infra Practical: Performance Performance piece based on Infra	Theory: Section C Analysis of Artificial Things Practical: Performance Performance piece based on Artificial Things
Design Technology	NEA Preparation Advanced skills workshop demonstrations Design questions Research techniques Questionnaires and analysis	NEA Preparation Designing for different needs Character profiles and target markets Design brief Design Specification
Drama	Component 1: Devising Devised performance exam with subsequent analysis and evaluation of work. Completion of accompanying portfolio.	Component 3: DNA 6 Elements Revising and developing understanding of design elements as applied to the exam text.
Fashion and Textiles	Component 1: Portfolio Project: Designing for a client: Grayson Perry the maximalist. Brief: Develop 2D designs and fashion illustrations for Grayson dress/robe and headpiece to be worn at UCLA graduation ceremony. Develop 3D textile samples to accompany 2D outcomes and full-scale headpiece. Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.	Component 1: Portfolio Project: Designing for a client: Grayson Perry the maximalist. Brief: Develop 2D designs and fashion illustrations for Grayson dress/robe and headpiece to be worn at UCLA graduation ceremony. Develop 3D textile samples to accompany 2D outcomes and full-scale headpiece. Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
Hospitality and Catering	Understand how hospitality and catering provision meets health and safety requirements Describe personal safety responsibilities in the workplace Identify risks to personal safety in hospitality and catering	Recommend personal safety control measures for hospitality and catering provision Deboning and Filleting
Media Studies	Film Marketing and Media Industries (Paper 1, Section A and B) *Man with a Golden Gun* and *Spectre* posters, Bond 007 website	Video Games (Paper 1 Section B) *Fortnite* (2017) Selected key pages from the Fortnite website, including the homepage and at least two other pages. Coursework research and planning
Music	Music for Ensembles - A0S 2 Study of musical styles for different ensembles – Musical theatre, Jazz, Blues, Rock n roll, Chamber Music Wider listening Classical and Romantic focus Identifying instruments and describing texture revisited Year 10 GCSE composition programme Starting GCSE Free compositions Solo and Ensemble Performances
PE (GCSE)	Coursework Football & coursework fitness programme Personal Exercise Programme	Coursework Handball & coursework fitness programme Personal Exercise Programme
PE (Core)	Trampolining Develop core skills in isolation and developed through a routine. Fitness Understanding the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle. Net sports - Badminton or volleyball Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation. Games - Basketball, handball, football or netball Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.
Religious Studies	10.2 Matters of Life and Death Thematic unit covering the origins and value of the universe, including religious beliefs on the sanctity of life. Topics in medical ethics, including abortion and euthanasia.	10.3 Living the Muslim Life Exploring the impact of belief on the life of Muslims, including the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam, the Five Pillars of Islam, celebrations and commemorations.
Sociology	Education Educational policies and types of schooling	Social stratification Sociological views on stratification, social class and life chances

Summer term

	Summer 1	Summer 2
English	Love and Relationship/Unseen Poetry: analysing sonnets; metre; stanza and line forms; eye/internal rhymes	Getting to Grips with Language: analysing and creating high quality literary devices; drafting techniques
Maths	Delta Further Statistics Theta Multiplicative reasoning	Delta Equations and graphs Theta Quadratic equations and graphs
Science	Biology: B10 Biological responses Principles of homeostasis and the human nervous system. Chemistry C9 (C10, C11 Triple only) Organic Chemistry Introduction to organic chemistry. Identifying hydrocarbons and their reactions and uses Cracking of hydrcarbons Fractional distillation of hydrocarbons Uses of polymers Reactions involving carboxylic acids and alcohols Physics: Molecules and Matter Students will learn about the structure of matter in terms of density. Students will learn about changes of state and latent heat as well as internal energy of matter. Students will learn about the Gas Laws relating pressure, volume and temperature.	Biology: B11 Biological responses Hormonal coordination. The control of blood sugar levels, how hormones affect the menstrual cycle and plant hormones. Chemistry: C9 (C10, C11 Triple only) Organic Chemistry Introduction to organic chemistry. Identifying hydrocarbons and their reactions and uses Cracking of hydrcarbons Fractional distillation of hydrocarbons Uses of polymers Reactions involving carboxylic acids and alcohols Physics: Radioactivity Students will learn about different type of radioactivity, their uses and dangers. Students will learn about the nucleus of an atom and how it was discovered. Students will learn about radioactive decay as well as Nuclear fission and fusion (triple science only)
Computer Science	Unit 2B - Programming Basics/Techniques Procedures and functions, validation and authentications	Unit 2B - Programming Basics/Techniques Purpose of algorithms, errors and testing Pseudocode techniques
Geography	Urban Challenges Urban challenges in the UK. UK population distribution. London: history, population growth and diversity.	Urban Challenges London: redevelopment, opportunities, challenges & management. Fieldwork: human fieldwork investigation and write up
History	Nazi control & dictatorship, 1933-1939 The police state, propaganda and opposition to the Nazis. Focus: Causation; Interpretations	Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939 Nazi economic and social policy Focus: Causation; Interpretations
French	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism: holiday destinations, holiday preferences holiday in details, holiday activities.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism : visiting different places in France, visiting French towns and cities
German	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism : holiday destinations, holiday preferences holiday in details, holiday activities.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism : visiting different places in Germany, visiting German towns and cities
Spanish	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism : holiday destinations, holiday preferences holiday in details, holiday activities.	Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 8 - Travel and tourism : visiting different places in Spain, visiting Spanish towns and cities
Art/Photography	Component 1. Portfolio Students continue working into their coursework, developing assessment objectives 1, 2, 3 & 4. Some will start 2^nd unit of work	Component 1. Portfolio Students continue working into their coursework, developing assessment objectives 1, 2, 3 & 4. Some will start 2^nd unit of work
Business Studies	Theme 2 – 2.2 Making marketing decisions – Part 1 Product element of marketing mix; including the design mix, product life cycle, extension strategies, importance of differentiation Price element of the marketing mix; including pricing strategies and factors influencing pricing decisions Place element of the marketing mix; including methods of distribution	Theme 2 – 2.2 - Part 2 Promotion element of the marketing mix; including appropriate promotion methods and strategies for different market and the use of technology in promotion Using the marketing mix to make business decisions such as how each element can influence other elements, how they work together, how integrating the marketing mix can affect competitive advantage
Citizenship	Theme D3 – Political Engagement and Change Digital political participation and the influence on democracy across the world The role of pressure groups, NGOs and trade unions in enhancing political participation	Theme E – Taking Citizenship action Choosing, researching, planning, developing skills and carrying out citizenship action on an issue of students' own choice to enact change or raise awareness on their selected topic.
Child Development	Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years Topic Area 1: Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years Identifying specific development norms for each of the key age groups.	Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years Topic Area 2: Stages and types of play and how play benefits development What happens at each stage of play, the expected ages for each stage, the different types of play, how play benefits development. Unit R057: Health and well-being for child development Revision of this unit in preparation for summer exam.
Dance	Theory: Section C Analysis of Within Her Eyes Practical: Performance Performance piece based on Within Her Eyes	Theory: Section A & B 6 mark questions Practical: Performance Piece Exam Dance - Duo/Trio Performance
Design Technology	NEA Preparation Focussed practical tasks and techniques workshops Preparation for Exam Question 6 – In depth knowledge (25 marks)	Focussed practical tasks and techniques workshops Preparation for Exam Question 6 (25 marks) NEA GCSE Task release date: 1^st June
Drama	Component 3 DNA: performer & director Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed.	Component 3 Live Theatre Evaluation Analysing and evaluating the work of others.
Fashion and Textiles	Component 1: Portfolio Project: Designing for a client: Grayson Perry the maximalist. Brief: Develop 2D designs and fashion illustrations for Grayson dress/robe and headpiece to be worn at UCLA graduation ceremony. Develop 3D textile samples to accompany 2D outcomes and full-scale headpiece. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to ideas as the work progresses.	Component 1: Portfolio Project: Designing for a client: Grayson Perry the maximalist. Brief: Develop 2D designs and fashion illustrations for Grayson dress/robe and headpiece to be worn at UCLA graduation ceremony. Develop 3D textile samples to accompany 2D outcomes and full-scale headpiece. Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates an understanding of visual language.
Hospitality and Catering	The role and responsibilities of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO) Food safety legislation Common types of food poisoning Symptoms of food induced ill health Catering Contracts Devise plans and cook for events	Options for hospitality and catering provision Free Foods and Fairtrade
Media Studies	Continuation of Video Games (Paper 1 Section B) *Fortnite* (2017) Selected key pages from the Fortnite website, including the homepage and at least two other pages. Radio (Paper 1 Section B) BBC Radio 4 – The Archers One complete episode of The Archers and selected key pages from The Archers website. Coursework research and planning	Continuation of Radio (Paper 1 Section B) BBC Radio 4 – The Archers One complete episode of The Archers and selected key pages from The Archers website. Coursework research and planning
Music	GCSE Consolidation AoS 3 Film Music revisited The exam 10 mark question revisited GCSE Free compositions continued Critical listening skills Solo and Ensemble Performances (preparation for Year 11 NEA) Exam technique
PE (GCSE)	Practical: Athletics Theory: Physical training 3.5 Injuries and Performance Enhancing Drugs	Practical: Cricket Theory: Movement analysis 2.1 Levers 2.2 Planes and axes
PE (Core)	Athletics Develop a range of core skills in isolation across a variety of events. Rounders/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	10.4 Peace and Conflict Thematic unit covering what peace is and the impact of peace and conflict in the world today. Study of the Just War Theory and Holy war, and an exploration of ethical questions surrounding conflict.
Sociology	Social stratification Poverty as a social issue	Social stratification Power and authority and power relationships between social groups

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Year 10 Curriculum Map

Click the term buttons below to see the curriculum for each subject

Autumn term

English

An Inspector Calls: analysing morality plays; monologue; denouement; tension and suspense manipulation; props; lighting; costume

** Literature and language units extend across the term

Fiction: analysing and creating action sequences; characters arcs; structural repetition and circularity; zoo/anthropomorphism

Maths

Delta Similarity and Congruence Equations and Inequalities

Theta Averages and Range Graphs

Delta Probability

Theta Probability

Science

Biology: B5 Non-communicable diseases: cancer, smoking and disease, diet and exercise, alcohol and carcinogens

Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see.

Determining Relative Formula mass and number of moles, titrations, concentrations, limiting reactants, yield and atom economy

Biology: B6 B7 Preventing and treating disease: vaccinations, antibiotics, painkillers, new drugs, stages of drug development and non communicable diseases.

Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see.

Determining Relative Formula mass and number of moles, titrations, concentrations, limiting reactants, yield and atom economy

Physics: Energy Resources Learn about different types of energy resources. Students will learn about energy demands and power generation and renewable energy resources.

Computer Science

Unit 1 - Algorithms Decomposition and abstraction. Algorithms, flowcharts and pseudo-code.

Unit 1 - Algorithms Specific algorithms for sorting and searching, including the bubble and merge sorts.

Geography

The Challenge of Natural Hazards UK extreme weather.

Climate Change: evidence, causes, effects, mitigation & adaptation.

The Living World Ecosystems: distribution, food webs, nutrient cycling, small and large scale ecosystem case studies.

The Living World Tropical rainforests: location, characteristics, interdependency, biodiversity, adaptations.

Deforestation: causes, effects, sustainable management.

History

Cold War crises, 1958-1970 Berlin crisis and Berlin Wall; Cuban Missile Crisis; Prague Spring;

Focus: Causation; Consequence; Significance

End of the Cold War, 1970-1991 Détente; Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Reagan and Second Cold War; Gorbachev and end of the USSR;

Focus: Causation; Consequence; Significance

French

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

German

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Spanish

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Art/Photography

Component 1. Portfolio Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)

Component 1. Portfolio Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)

Business Studies

Theme 1 – 1.4 Making the business effective - Part 2 The marketing mix and how elements of marketing mix work together

The role of business plans and the purpose of business planning

Theme 1 – 1.5 Understanding external influences on business – Part 1 Business stakeholders and how they impact business decisions and activity

Different types of technology and their influence on business activity

Legislation and impact of legislation on businesses

Citizenship

Theme B1 – Democracy at work in the UK Political ideologies and parties

Voting systems

The organisation of government

House of Commons and making legislation

Theme B2 – Democracy at work in the UK The roles and purpose of the executive, legislative, judiciary, monarchy, and civil service

Methods and reasons for holding those in power to account including the role of the House of Lords

Child Development

Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

Topic Area 1: Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting Reasons why accidents happen, types of accidents, planning to prevent accidents.

Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

Topic Area 2: Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting Types of essential equipment, factors affecting suitability and choice

Dance

Theory: Section A General Dance

Practical: Performance Set Phrase Breathe

Theory: Section A and Section B General Dance and 6 mark questions

Performance: Set Phrase Flux

Design Technology

Textiles Core and in-depth knowledge.

Smart and Modern Materials

Practical: Wash bag

Designing principles

CAD/CAM

Textiles: Prototyping Paper dresses for the catwalk

Natural and manufactured timbers: Methods of joining

New and Emerging Technologies: Production techniques and systems

Drama

An Inspector Calls:
analysing morality plays; monologue; denouement; tension and suspense manipulation; props; lighting; costume

Delta
Similarity and Congruence
Equations and Inequalities

Theta
Averages and Range
Graphs

Delta
Probability

Theta
Probability

Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations
Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see.

Chemistry: C4 Chemical Calculations
Exploring the mathematical links between the world of the atom, and the world we can see.

Physics: Energy Resources
Learn about different types of energy resources. Students will learn about energy demands and power generation and renewable energy resources.

Unit 1 - Algorithms
Decomposition and abstraction. Algorithms, flowcharts and pseudo-code.

Unit 1 - Algorithms
Specific algorithms for sorting and searching, including the bubble and merge sorts.

The Challenge of Natural Hazards
UK extreme weather.

The Living World
Ecosystems: distribution, food webs, nutrient cycling, small and large scale ecosystem case studies.

The Living World
Tropical rainforests: location, characteristics, interdependency, biodiversity, adaptations.

Cold War crises, 1958-1970
Berlin crisis and Berlin Wall; Cuban Missile Crisis; Prague Spring;

End of the Cold War, 1970-1991
Détente; Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Reagan and Second Cold War; Gorbachev and end of the USSR;

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest.
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest.
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Theme 2- Local, national, international and global areas of interest.
Unit 5 Home, town, neighbourhood and region.

Component 1. Portfolio
Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)

Component 1. Portfolio
Students choose their theme of the coursework: still life, landscape, portrait or organic forms. Students develop their component 1. Students explore the work of artists/photographers (assessment objective 1, 3)

Theme 1 – 1.4 Making the business effective - Part 2
The marketing mix and how elements of marketing mix work together

Theme 1 – 1.5 Understanding external influences on business – Part 1
Business stakeholders and how they impact business decisions and activity

Theme B1 – Democracy at work in the UK
Political ideologies and parties

Theme B2 – Democracy at work in the UK
The roles and purpose of the executive, legislative, judiciary, monarchy, and civil service

Topic Area 1: Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting
Reasons why accidents happen, types of accidents, planning to prevent accidents.

Topic Area 2: Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting
Types of essential equipment, factors affecting suitability and choice

Theory: Section A
General Dance

Practical: Performance
Set Phrase Breathe

Theory: Section A and Section B
General Dance and 6 mark questions

Performance:
Set Phrase Flux

Component 1: Devising
Creating and developing ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance, as a response to stimuli.

Component 1: Devising
Rehearsal and refinement.

Describe working conditions of different job roles across the hospitality and catering industry

Explain factors affecting the success of hospitality and catering providers

Advertising and Marketing (Paper 1, Section A)

Quality Street and This Girl Can adverts

Film Marketing and Media Industries (Paper 1, Section A and B)

Man with a Golden Gun and Spectre posters, Bond 007 website

Musical Forms and Devices - AoS 1
Set work analysis all music elements in Badinerie by J.S. Bach
Wider listening – Baroque era focus
Identifying musical structures
Identifying and using compositional devices
Year 10 GCSE composition programme
Solo and Ensemble performance

Theory: Physical training
3.1 Health and fitness
3.2 Components of fitness

Theory: Physical training
3.3 Principles of training
3.6 Warm up and cool down

Trampolining
Develop core skills in isolation and developed through a routine.

Fitness
Understanding the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle.

Net sports - Badminton or volleyball
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

Games - Basketball, handball, football or netball
Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

10.1 Living the Christian Life
Exploring the impact of belief on the life of Christians, including the role of sacraments, prayer, pilgrimage and celebration. Consideration of the role of the local Church and the future of the worldwide Church.

10.2 Matters of Life and Death
Thematic unit covering the origins and value of the universe, including religious beliefs on the sanctity of life. Topics in medical ethics, including abortion and euthanasia.

Education
The Roles and Functions of Education

Education
Factors affecting educational achievement

Delta
Multiplicative reasoning

Theta
Ratio and Proportion

Delta
Further Trigonometry

Theta
Right angled triangles

Chemistry
C6 Electrolysis
Looking at the process of electrolysis and its uses in industry