KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Art & Design Autumn Art Elements 7
Students explore line, tone, colour, shape and pattern through a variety of activities. Drawing, printmaking
Stitching the Landscape 8
Screenprinting Textiles and embroidery
Spring Me, Myself, I
Self Portrait work Painting
Still Life
Direct observation of still life groups Painting
Summer Figures in Motion
Animation using hand drawn frames, cameras and animation software.
Inside Outside
Video work exploring the school environment
Quirky Café
Rough and Smooth 9
Exploring texture through ceramics Slab work, inch pots and coil pots
Flora and Fauna
Batik paintings exploring wax resist.
Graphics project exploring logos and corporate identity Team wear
Exploring fashion design and significant symbols and colours
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Design Technology Autumn
Product Design – Block Bot
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Pupils learn the fundamental skills of accuracy, marking, measuring and working to Engineering tolerances. Pupils develop skills in making and using a range of tools and equipment to produce a small wooden toy.
Product Design – Key Fob
Pupils will learn about different methods of designing and develop skills using hand tools to design and make an ergonomically designed key ring.
Spring
Textiles – Wall Hanging/Mean Bean
Pupils will be taught the basics of textiles and will create a small hand held Mean Bean that the pupils personalise to their own taste. The pupils will further develop their sewing skills and begin to develop skills and knowledge of using a sewing machine to create a useful final product.
Summer
Graphics/CAD – Drawing Skills
Pupils will learn how to present their design ideas in a number of ways such as how to draw and sketch in a variety of different perspectives and understand render their designs to make their designs look realistic.
Graphics/CAD – Inventor Fusion 3D modelling
Pupils will learn about new technologies and how 3D printing is becoming used more in the manufacture of products. They will learn how to effectively use modern 3D modelling software on the Apple Mac computers to design and develop a headphone wrap which can be printed on our 3D printer.
Product Design/Electronics – Programmable Alarm
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Pupils are taught the basics of electronics and how microchips can be programmed to run different inputs and outputs. They will solder components on to a PCB board to create a working programmable alarm that lights and makes sounds. Pupils will use some tools to create a mould that will be vacuum formed in plastic to create a durable finished product. Pupils will personalise their work using the vinyl cutter and create their own stickers for features on their alarm.
Textiles – Fabric Dice
Pupils will further develop their skills in using the sewing machine and hand sewing they learned in Year 7 to create a 3 dimensional fabric dice. The pupils will design each side of their dice and personalise their product in their own unique fashion to suit a selected client while learning in more detail the background to fabrics and working with fabric.
Product Design – Storage Box
This project is an upcycling project were the pupils will be taught the importance of sustainability and recycling material to help create a new product. Pupils will use a range of tools and equipment in the workshop and will be taught the significance of measuring and marking to scale. The final storage box will be personalised on the lid using the laser cutter to give the product a unique look.
CAD – Grand Designs
This project is a unit based around the use of Google Sketchup. The pupils are given an architectural brief and are to design and create a CAD model for a new modern house of the future. The pupils present their finished Grand Designs at the end of the unit to the rest of the class and the winning design will be rewarded.
Product Design – Moodlight
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Pupils will use a recycled piece of wood to upcycle and create a working moodlight. The pupils will be taught further wood working skills and will use a range of tools and equipment to create a high quality product. Pupils will do some basic electronics to create an electronic circuit for their colour changing LED light. The product will be personalised in the pupils own theme.
Textiles – Minion Project
The minion project is a fun projects were the pupils design and make their own personalised minion teddy. The pupils will further develop finishing skills on fabric and their skills in hand sewing and using a sewing machine.
Enterprise – Jewellery Project
This enterprise project is designed to allow the pupils to design, make and sell their ideas for their own personalised jewellery. The pupils can choose to design acrylic jewellery that is made using the laser cutter or the pupils can pewter cast their own metal products. The pupils will then learn how to market and sell their ideas to prospective buyers.
Note: Pupils will complete the projects at different points during the year depending on their rotation
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Drama
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
In Autumn1 the students are introduced to the basics of drama and explore a unit of work entitled ‘Darkwood Manor’.
In Autumn 2 the students do ‘Evacuees’. An historical themed SOW exploring WW2 and what it was like to be an evacuee.
In Spring 1 the students explore play scripts and what elements are needed to bring a script from page to stage.
In Spring 2 the students explore the issue of bullying through ‘Jo’s Story’.
In Summer 1 the students explore the script Bugsy Malone.
In Summer 2 the students explore a topic entitled ‘Heroes’.
In Autumn 1 the students explore the style of mime and Silent Movies.
In Autumn 2 the students explore the issue of teenage homelessness through ‘Sam’s story’.
In Spring 1 the students explore multi-rolling drama through the medium of school stereotypes.
In Spring 2 the students explore a SOW entitled ‘War’. Exploring the effects that it has on all that are involved and how they are affected.
In Summer 1 the students explore the issue of teenage gang culture.
In Summer 2 the students look to the practitioner of Stanislavski and how to create characters.
In Autumn 1 the students explore a SOW entitled ‘Seven Deadly Sins’
In Autumn 2 the students explore a historical SOW based on the true story of Derek Bentley
In Spring 1 the students focus on characterisation skills through a SOW entitled ‘When I’m 64’
In Spring 2 the students explore the issue of the Manchester riots, looking at all that were affected.
In Summer 1 the In Summer 2 the students explore a students explore a SOW dealing with script. the issue of status.
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KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: English
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Autumn
Spring
During autumn 1, students study a variety of texts and complete writing tasks about the theme of ‘Ambitions and Aspirations’.
During spring 1, students learn about Shakespeare and will study a number of his sonnets. They will use these as inspiration to develop their writing skills.
During autumn 2, students study the play of ‘A Christmas Carol’ focusing particularly on reading skills.
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During autumn 1, students read a number of text, articles and speeches about world issues, for example, looking at Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. During autumn 2, students have the chance to study a variety of poetry from different genres, focusing on reading skills in particular.
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During autumn 1, students develop their writing skills based on the theme of ‘Travel’.
During spring 2, students study a number of non-fiction texts, focusing on developing their reading skills.
During spring 1, students study texts and complete writing tasks about the theme of ‘Reality T.V.’ During spring 2, students study the story of a Shakespeare text, focusing on specific scenes to develop understanding and analytical skills.
During spring 1, students study a number of non-fiction texts, focusing on developing their reading skills.
Summer During summer 1, students study a number of short stories, looking at structure, language and characterisation. They will use these as inspiration for their own short stories. During summer 2, students read a novel which will be chosen by their class teacher depending on their ability and interests. They will focus on reading skills. During summer 1, students study a variety of extracts from gothic literature. They will use these as inspiration for their own short stories. During summer 2, students read the novel ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ focusing on historical context and reading skills.
During summer 1, students have the chance to study a variety of poetry from different genres, focusing on reading skills in particular.
During autumn 2, students read a novel which will be chosen by their class teacher depending on their ability and interests. They will focus on reading skills.
During spring 2, students study a variety of extracts from crime literature. They will use these as inspiration for their own short stories.
During summer 2, students study a Shakespeare play, focusing on improving understanding and analytical skills.
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Food Technology
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Autumn Understanding tools and equipment. Eatwell plate activities-food groups, balanced meals. Introduction to sensory analysis. Establishing safe and hygienic working practices. Planning and sequencing. Where does our food come from, animal and plant sources. Safe storage of food. Evaluating Weighing and measuring. Knife skills. Using a cooker Preparation skills eg. Peeling, chopping, grating. Using basic tools and equipment. Bridge hold, claw grip, Melting Creaming Rubbing in, forming a dough and dividing. When baked goods are eatenwhat occasions? What are baked goods? Properties of materials, eg. Shape, flavour, colour.
Spring The 6 main cereals. Importance of fibre Melting method Effects of heat on maize. Recipe engineering Starting the day with breakfast. Focus on energy and fuel foodsbreaking the days fast Eatwell plate model. Evaluating Engineering
Weighing and measuring Knife skills Using the oven Using the hob Rubbing in Melting Peeling and coring Melting method.
Balancing foods from different groups into main meals. Eatwell Plate Model Meat, Fish, Eggs, (protein sources)
Summer Importance of fruit and vegetables and seasonality. Eatwell plate activities-a question of balance. Combining ingredients creatively into new products. Develop safe working practice and storage of foods. Function of ingredients. Considering presentation, garnishing, dressing. Exploring Designing Evaluating
Knife skills. Safe working practice Chopping, peeling, slicing skills. Measuring Grating Presentation skills Marbling
Foods in season-making the most of seasonally available fruits and vegetables. Researching regional dishes as a starting point for developing ideas.
Role of fat, flour, raising agents in baking. Tasting, testing, trialling. Developing safe working practice. Industrial production practices-the bread market. The role of fats and sugars in our diet. Evaluating Designing
Rubbing in. Mixing, kneading, rising. Shaping Weighing and measuring. Safe use of equipment. Whisking, rolling.
Learning short crust pastry making skills. Making use of standard components eg. Puff and filo pastry. Role of fat and flour in baking. Pasties-filling variations. Sweet and savoury pastry products, for different occasions. Modifying ideas from existing recipes. Standard components. Gelatinisation in sauce making. Design Evaluation
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Using sauces in dishes Rice and Pasta Meals Staple foods. Product Analysis. Safety and hygiene risk assessment. Developing designing skills-how new products are developed. Research skills.
Boiling. Sautéing. Baking. Sauce making. Making pizza. Cooking rice/pasta. Uses of the cooker.
Investigating chilled foods. The cook-chill process. Incorporating vegetables Temperature control Quality and consistency Risk assessment and HACCP Eatwell plate-combining food groups. Multicultural foods Staple foods. Gelatinisation
Baking Vegetable preparation Sauce making
Temperature control. High risk foods. Exploring flavours and textures when combining food ingredients. Desserts-thickening, setting, functions of ingredients.
Mixing, shaping, forming. Grilling, barbequing. Fruit and vegetable preparation. Weighing and measuring. Marinating, chopping, slicing Handling raw meat. Layering, finishing, decorating.
Packaging and labelling-consumer awareness and wise food shopping. Planning and risk assessment Packaging design and materials Combining fresh fruit into bakes goods. Presentation and quality finish Recipe engineering Creative design Evaluation Planning
Knife skills. Safe working practice
Planning
Rubbing in Mixing, rolling, shaping. Weighing and measuring. Forming and dividing. Baking Peeling chopping, slicing Making a thickened sauce.
Frying Boiling Whisking Melting Chilling and setting
Making a uniform batter. Melting method. Recipe Design Presentation skills
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Geography Autumn
Spring
Summer
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The Local Area Extreme Weather
Brazilian Rainforest Tourism
Coasts Rule Britannia
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Population Global Warming
Antarctica Europe and The European Union
Rivers Crime
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Development Japan
Managing Resources Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Africa: A Diverse Continent Being a Skilled Geographer
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: History
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Autumn What is History? Chronology, use of evidence, fact, opinion and bias Medieval Life Towns and villages, farming, crime, entertainment, religion, the Black Death, the peasants revolt Changes in Britain 1500-1900 Population, work, transport, leisure The Industrial Revolution Causes and impact, coal mining, child labour, inventions Public Health The Victorians – The Victorian poor, Jack the Ripper The British Empire Reasons, Pros and cons, India, Gandhi The Titanic World War I Causes, Recruitment, Propaganda, Trench life, The Battle of the Somme, Conscientious Objectors, Armistice, Russian Revolution
Spring Tudor & Stuart Poor Poverty in Tudor England, witches, the Fire of London The Norman Conquest Who should be king in 1066, Battle of Hastings, Castles, Feudal System, Domesday Book, King John The English Civil War Causes and outbreak, Battle of Marston Moor, Execution of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Impact of Civil War Democracy Basic concept, case study of a modern dictator, the concept of protest, the Suffragettes Nazi Germany Hitler’s background, rise to power, Nazi ideas, police state, propaganda, minorities, women, youth, opposition, causes and outbreak of World War Two
Summer The Tudor Monarchs Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and the Armada African History Perceptions of Africa, Egyptians, the crusades Slavery Capture, the Middle Passage, life as a slave, resistance, abolition The USA Origins of USA, civil war, the American West and the Native Americans, discrimination, civil rights, Black Power, case study of a famous African American Second World War in Britain Dunkirk & propaganda, the Blitz, evacuation, rationing, Home Guard, welfare after WW2 The Holocaust Reasons, key events, Auschwitz, who was to blame Terrorism
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: ICT & Computer Science
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Autumn
Spring
Summer
Computer Science An Introduction to Computing (The fundamentals of computer science, programming and theory)
Digital Literacy Staying Safe Online (How to stay safe online)
Graphic Design Flash (Animation and script coding design)
Graphic Design An introduction to Photoshop (Advance graphic skills, creating graphics for clients)
Computer Science What’s Inside a Computer? (Computer Science Fundamentals and theory)
Digital Literacy Sexual Exploitation (The effects of Social Media)
Computer Science HTML and CSS (HTML and CSS skill building, this is part of the controlled assessment in Y10 and Y11)
Digital Literacy Making the right choice (Career choices, CV and Personal Statement writing along with options in Year 10)
Computer Science Python Practical Investigation (Python skills building and a practice controlled assessment)
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: MATHEMATICS
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Autumn HANDLING DATA SEQUENCES AND FUNCTIONS NUMBER CALCULATIONS PERIMETER AND AREA FRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY EXPRESSIONS AND FORMULAE NUMBERS AND SEQUENCES ANGLES AND BISECTORS PROBABILITY FRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES EXPRESSIONS AND FORMULAE MEASURES AND MEASUREMENTS SEQUENCES FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS PROPORTIONAL REASONING SOLVING EQUATIONS GEOMETRICAL REASONING AND CONSTRUCTION HANDLING DATA PERIMETER, AREA AND VOLUME
Spring ANGLES AND SHAPES MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS TRIANGLES AND QUADRILATERALS PERCENTAGES, RATIO AND PROPORTION LINEAR EQUATIONS
FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS MULTIPLICATIVE REASONING TRANSFORMATIONS AND CONGRUENCE EQUATIONS AND FORMULAE HANDLING DATA
NUMBER CALCULATIONS GRAPHS OF FUNCTIONS PROBABILITY TRANSFORMATIONS AND CONGRUENCE PROBLEM SOLVING AND REVISION
Summer TRANSFORMATIONS MORE NUMBER CALCULATIONS ANALYSING STATISTICS PROBABILITY EXPERIMENTS EQUATIONS AND GRAPHS POLYGONS MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION EQUATIONS AND GRAPHS SOLVING PROBLEMS DIMENSIONS AND SCALES DATA PROJECTS EXPERIMENTS EQUATIONS, FUNCTIONS AND FORMULAE STATISTICAL REPORTS APPLYING GEOMETRICAL REASONING THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PROBABILITY TRIGONOMETRY AND PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Music Autumn
Spring
Summer
Elements of Music Programme Music Rhythm & Pitch
Musical Form & Structure Renaissance Music
World Music Ukulele & Vocal Workshops
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Gamelan Music Chords & Harmony
Music of India Music for Dance
The Orchestra Ukulele & Vocal Workshops
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Blues & Jazz Film Music
Songwriting Theme & Variations
Music & The Media Dance Music Production Ukulele & Vocal Workshops
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KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: PE: Boys Autumn 7
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Basketball Football Volleyball Rugby
Basketball Football Volleyball Rugby
Basketball Football Volleyball Rugby
Spring
Summer
Fitness Badminton Hockey Sports Education
Striking and fielding Athletics
Fitness Badminton Hockey Sports Education
Striking and fielding Athletics
Fitness Badminton Hockey Sports Education
Striking and fielding Athletics
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: PE: Girls Autumn 7
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Spring
Summer
Baseline assessments o Drills o Target setting o Leadership Basketball Netball
Badminton Gym Dance Hockey
Rounders Athletics
Baseline assessments o Drills o Target setting o Leadership Basketball Hockey
Volleyball Gym Dance Netball
Rounders Athletics
Baseline assessments o Drills o Target setting o Leadership Volleyball Hockey
Basketball Volleyball Fitness Netball
Rounders Athletics
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Science Autumn
Spring
Summer
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Introduction to science Minibeasts
Fun Chem
It takes 2 baby Super Sparkies
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May the force be with you Essential squidgy stuff
Shooting for the stars Green machine
Feeling the heat Rock on Hawkley
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Pre GCSE Biology
Pre GCSE Chemistry
Pre GCSE physics
KS3 Curriculum: Long Term Plan Subject area: Spanish
Autumn 7
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Introducing myself My school
Spring Family and pets Describing myself Where I live and my house
My interests and my daily routine Going out Inviting people out and opinions on this Making excuses
Holidays and past tense holidays Food and drink Shopping for food Going to the restaurant
Media Computers TV / Films Music A day at a school
Healthy lifestyles Accident and injury / going to the doctors Jobs and future plans
Summer Free time Describing my town
Clothes Uniform Shopping for clothes A trip to Barcelona Directions
The Spanish speaking world South America The environment and environmental problems
