Year 8

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

Mathematics

Whole numbers and decimals
Fractions, Decimals and Percentage
Decimal Calculations
Powers and Roots

Expressions and formulae
Graphs
Equations

Sequences
Ratio and proportion
Measure, perimeters and area
Angles and 2D shapes

Transformations and scale
Constructions and Pythagoras
3D shapes and Trigonometry

Statistics
Probability

Everyday maths

English

War Poetry

Primary focus: Paper 2 Literature encouraging students to engage with a collection of WW1 poetry and make connections across the anthology.

End of term assessment: comparison of two poems from the anthology.

Novel – ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Primary focus: Paper 1 Language consolidating reading skills and extending analysis whilst studying a challenging novel.

End of term assessment: Section A
Reading

Shakespeare – ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Primary focus: Paper 1 Literature deepening students’ appreciation of how and why Shakespeare presents love and conflict.

End of term assessment:
analysis of an extract with links to the whole text.

PR summative Assessment

The Weird and Wonderful

Primary focus: Paper 2 Language exploring different representations of the weird and wonderful in the 19th Century.

End or term assessment: creating a non-fiction response.

Modern play – ‘Dr Korczak's Example’

Primary focus: Paper 2 Literature introducing challenging themes related to the whole school Holocaust programme and Human Rights.

End of term assessment: an extended thematic essay.

Argument and Debate

Primary focus: Paper 2 Language examining how writers and speakers use rhetorical devices to argue and persuade.

End of term assessment: Spoken language presentation responding to a topical statement.

PR summative
Assessment

Science

Biology: Plants & photosynthesis
Chemistry: Particles,
Physics: Forces

Biology: Plants & photosynthesis
Chemistry: Particles,
Physics: Forces

Biology: Cells & respiration,
Chemistry: chemical reactions
Physics:, electricity

Biology: interdependence, Chemistry: atoms, elements & compounds

Physics: Energy and energy transfer

Biology: inheritance & evolution
Chemistry: atoms, elements & compounds
Physics: Energy, and energy transfer

Project work

Art

Mexican Day of the Dead- observational skulls

Mexican Day of the Dead – pattern and design

Mexican Day of the Dead-Independent design and multi-media work

Mexican Day of the Dead-Independent design and multi-media work

Mexican Day of the Dead - links to Frida Kahlo

Mexican Day of the Dead - links to Frida Kahlo

Design & Technology -
students rotate every three terms around different materials areas.

ENGINEERING

Students will develop problem solving and team working skills through a variety of one off challenges, working on their ability to learn from mistakes and develop ideas.


Students will be introduced to the workshop by manufacturing a mood light, and learn how to apply tools with accuracy


3D DESIGN

Students will develop their creative skills practically, through manufacturing a wind chime from wood, metal and plastic. They will also learn about sustainability and develop their photography and drawing skills.


GRAPHICS

Students will develop their digital and hand presentation skills, whilst also learning about branding, trends and specific graphic designers. They will then apply these skills to manufacture a chocolate wrapper and foamboard clock.


FOOD & NUTRITION

Students will be introduced to our food rooms and learn basic food preparation skills through making pasta salads, flapjacks, pizza and fruit salads. They will also learn about healthy eating and be able to design dishes with this in mind.

German
(Second Language)

ich über mich
All about me

Schule
School

Famile und Freunde
Family and Friends

Meine Umgebung und die Welt
My area and the world

Mein Zuhause
My house

Meine Freizeit
My freetime

German
(Main Language)

Essen und Einkaufen
Food and shopping

Gesundheit
Health

Die Ferien

Wir gehen aus

Nach der Schule

Austausch

Spanish
(Main Language)

La Gente

Vamos a salir…

Mis Vacaciones

La Comida

De Moda

Un Viaje a Barcelona

Spanish
(Second Language)

Vamos

En el instituto

En mi familia

En Casa

El Tiempo Libre

El la ciudad

French
(Second language)

C’est parti!
All about me

Famille et Copains
Family and Friends

Chez moi
At my house

On va en ville
Town

Ma journée
My Day

On s’amuse Hobbies and Interests

French
(Main language)

Famille et domicile
Family and home

Temps libre
Free time

Les sorties
Going out

Manger et boire Eating and Drinking

Voyages et vacances

Les copains

Geography

Tectonics

Population

Global snowball

Coasts

Problem Planet

Asia (Human and Physical)

Physical Education

Units of work covered across the year – House sports education, OAA, Health & Fitness, Invasion Games, Aesthetics, Net & Wall Games, Striking & Fielding, Leadership and Athletics. These are taught on a carousel through the various specialist teaching spaces. Pupils are accessed and tracked throughout the year using our physical performance, knowledge and understanding and mindset curriculum learning model. 

Music

Wimoweh and South African music, Calypso Music and music from the Caribbean

Composing music for adverts and developing ukulele, singing and ensemble skills

The Blues and Reggae ensemble band performances

Ethics & Philosophy

Hinduism

Hinduism

LAD

LAD

Wealth

Wealth

History

Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

The British Empire

Industrial Revolution

The wider world in the Age of Revolution

Crime and punishment/explorers/Victorian science project

The campaign for Women’s suffrage 

Drama

Relationships

Melodrama

Runaways

Woman in Black - Scripted

Political theatre - Brecht

Little Sister

Computing

Baseline Tests
Binary

Binary
Flowol

Testing
Flowol
Small Basic

Small Basic
Electronics

Electronics

Electronics
Testing

Year 8 Enrichment

Year 8 Suggested Reading and Resources Websites

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

Mathematics

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk
www.desmos.com

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk

www.hegartymaths.com
www.mymaths.co.uk

English

KS3 wider reading lists

KS3 wider reading lists

KS3 wider reading lists

KS3 wider reading lists

KS3 wider reading lists

KS3 wider reading lists

Science

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Bitesize KS3 Revision guides

Art

Spectre opening scene https://youtu.be/6tMKqQPQcks

DOD and symbols https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj7nsq48BcQ

Grim Fandango -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuLVXGGgrtk

Frida Kahlo brief history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfbLR15Bh74
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfLKcyYKKtU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBwNVuoKPSU

Design & Technology

http://www.technologystudent.com/ - focus on Health and Safety, Forming Techniques     

www.pinterest.com, www.google.com

www.1001fonts.com
www.pinterest.com
www.lego.com
www.google.co.uk (image search)

www.pinterst.com
www.behance.net/konahin

German
www.linguascope.com
www.memrise.com

Term 1 Essen und Einkaufen
Food and shopping Year 8 Celebrity Poster Competition (EDL)
MFL Club http://www.lerndeutsch.org.uk
http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/
http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/gad/eue/deindex.htm

http://german.net/exercises/tenses/present/
Ich muss ins Krankenhaus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6xP46MbOQ0

http://www.lerndeutsch.org.uk
http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

Nein Mann Lied: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBjDZMJUduo)
Berlin Fashion Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kGjbm4mkk8
‘Ich mach’ heute ein Grillfest’ Hörverständnis
Germany’s Next Top Model: http://www.youtube.com/user/GNTMoffiziell
Eastenders Kleidung Activity: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3R2bFDQ2GC4qbCRBQQdvFZ0/makeover
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/buying-clothes-in-dresden/3565.html
Linguascope

http://www.tvspielfilm.de/
Top 10 Sendungen in Deutschland
Berndt das Brot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a-JvVZaO4k

Term 6 Austausch MFL Club
Year 8/9 Rhineland Trip (Every other year)
http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/saf/prj/sig/soc/soi/enindex.htm
http://www.germany.travel/de/staedte-kultur/staedte/staedte.html

Spanish
www.linguascope.com
www.memrise.com

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/talking-about-your-daily-routine/2035.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IV2xTA5QHU
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/363102788679525794/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/11751649002566013/
http://www.menudospeques.net/recursos-educativos/poesias/poesias-amistad-amor/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/442337994622852869/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/316800155009361539/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/502362533405529068/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/49821139598748997/
http://desmotivaciones.es/3732343/-quieres-ir-al-cine
http://pacomova.es/principales/la_calle.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/tutors/topics/invitations.shtml
NAVIDAD: http://pacomova.es/principales/la_navidad.htm
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/552676185492419406/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/345721708867271156/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/mis-vacaciones-anteriores-pt-1-3/8603.html
(there are three parts to this one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJb1bBpyWSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggc2i_fOIVM
http://pacomova.es/principales/el_verano.htm
http://bibliopoemes.blogspot.co.uk/2008/06/poemas-infantiles-del-verano-y-las.html
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/averroes/recursos_informaticos/andared01/poesia/poemas/maria/poema141.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/ep13/video_only_ep13.shtml
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/420805158904634148/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/la-comida-espa-ola/8530.html
http://www.menudospeques.net/recursos-educativos/poesias/poesias-alimentacion/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/420805158905671611/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/420805158905101419/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/420805158905139952/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/la-comida-y-la-ropa/8594.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/clothes-shopping/2071.html
http://elabrojoinfantil.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/poesia-ropa-de-invierno.html
http://esclavosdelamoda.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/normal-0-21-false-false-false-es-pe-x.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKd0qDx7nlI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRt2sRyup6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbey8UcR_pk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bwwlufcpx4
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/572942383816240902/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/402298179186157343/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDmloG3tXU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX5Youb8Hc0

French
www.linguascope.com
www.memrise.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgMmMUN3a8E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yI_awpwNc
http://meteo.tf1.fr/
http://www.slideshare.net/TKPSMAIL/les-franais-clbres

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/434104851554371761/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Tl9mZSWQ4 (Christmas song)
TV programmes (watch re-runs of various types of tv programme and news on the link below)

http://www.tf1.fr/

http://www.carrefour.fr/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6DZ_FzxzUk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvhk2VYcw7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NMmiMvGcWc
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/97601516898614286/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUCPpEoc_Q0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7dEfs5dat4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsWKqKDUI6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7hw1h9Amgw

Geography

Nat Geo kids

BBC Bitesize KS3

Time for Geography
Nat Geo kids

Time for Geography

Sky Oceon rescue

Physical Education

In addition to P.K.M learning in lessons, our vision  outside of school hours is to provide a variety of opportunities for all pupils across a plethora of sports and activities. Utilising the local community to maximise what we are able to offer. We pride ourselves on the balance of alternative vs traditional sports, with our teams achieving results in the local area, across the county and nationally. 


Pupils can further explore their physical performance, knowledge and understanding and a mindset by attending one of our many after school clubs and activities. We produce termly timetables which we share with parents. All the required info is included for pupils to attend, join in and develop an interest in physical activity for lifelong learning.

Music

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Youtube.com
bbc.co.uk
Quizlet.co.uk
Kahoot.co.uk

Ethics & Philosophy

UNCRC

UNCRC

NHS Public Health

History

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories books : Gorgeous Georgians

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
TV Series: Roots

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : The Barmy British Empire

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

Drama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89wis6V86gs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzz31ww4M4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : The Barmy British Empire

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
https://spartacus-educational.com/
Horrible histories book : Vile Victorians
Horrible histories TV series

Computing

The woman in black – Stephen Mallatrat

BBc Bitesize
Many websited on Brecht