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Year 7
Curriculum Information
Maths
Application of number: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, two step equations, fractions, decimals and number problem-solving. Charts and Statistics.
English
Spring 1: Writing to Persuade - creating leaflets or radio adverts for a theme park or product employing persuasive techniques and learning to form effective paragraphs.
Spring 2: Literature Extracts - reading extracts from a range of texts from the 19th–21st century, answering comprehension questions, analysing language and meaning, and summarising key ideas.
Both units will prepare learners for a Functional Skills Entry Level 3 assessment.
Science
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Einstein and Grandin: Mixtures and separation techniques, ecosystems, electricity and sexual reproduction.
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Orwell: acids and alkalis, muscles and bones.
History
In History this term, we will start by looking at Norman England and how William the Conqueror maintained control of his new kingdom. After half term, we will be looking at the importance of religion in the Middle Ages and why there were Crusades to the Holy Land.
Geography
In Geography this term, we will start by looking at the topic of glaciation with a study of the last ice age and the glaciated landscape of the UK. Learners will find out how glaciers shape the landscape by erosion, transportation and deposition with a focus on the Lake District. After half term, we will be looking at rivers, linking them to the water cycle at work and finding out how rivers shape the landscape. There will be a focus on the impact of flooding in the UK using the River Thames as a case study.
RE
In RE this term, we will continue to explore many aspects about the Christian faith, starting by looking at the celebration of Easter and the Christian view of the afterlife. We will then explore different types of Christianity by looking at Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism and the ecumenical movement. Finally, we will find out about the Bible and the Gospels and about Christian worship, Christian leaders and how Christians express their faith.
PSHE
Spring 1: Growing and Changing- Different life stages and how our body develops mentally and physically.
Spring 2: Bullying, online safety and discrimination- Exploring how to spot, navigate and deal with bullying, racism, discrimination and maintaining online safety.
Food Technology
Learners will continue to work on sweet and savoury dishes that they will be able to recreate at home with minimal adult support.
Design Technology (DT)
Spring 1: Mechanisms - pop-ups.
Spring 2: 3D printing.
Art
Drawing animals using step by step guides.
Music
Caribbean and South American Music (Calypso, Reggae, Samba). Hip Hop and Rap Music.
PE
Spring 1: Health related fitness (vertical jump test, 30 metre sprint, reaction time, illinois agility test).
Spring 2: Net & Racket (badminton, tennis, hockey, lacrosse & volleyball).
Drama
Spring 1: introduction to script writing and character development.
Spring 2: performing from a script and building on performance skills.
Mandarin
Spring 1: Numbers (1-99), months of the year, days of the week, dates, Chinese New Year.
Spring 2: dates, age and birthdays, family members, pronouns.
