Year 8
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
Mathematics | Whole numbers and decimals | Expressions and formulae | Sequences | Transformations and scale | Statistics | 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 | 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: 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 |
Science | Biology: Plants & photosynthesis | Biology: Plants & photosynthesis | Biology: Cells & respiration, | Biology: interdependence, Chemistry: atoms, elements & compounds Physics: Energy and energy transfer | Biology: inheritance & evolution | 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 - | 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 | ich über mich | Schule | Famile und Freunde | Meine Umgebung und die Welt | Mein Zuhause | Meine Freizeit |
German | Essen und Einkaufen | Gesundheit | Die Ferien | Wir gehen aus | Nach der Schule | Austausch |
Spanish | La Gente | Vamos a salir… | Mis Vacaciones | La Comida | De Moda | Un Viaje a Barcelona |
Spanish | Vamos | En el instituto | En mi familia | En Casa | El Tiempo Libre | El la ciudad |
French | C’est parti! | Famille et Copains | Chez moi | On va en ville | Ma journée | On s’amuse Hobbies and Interests |
French | Famille et domicile | Temps libre | Les sorties | 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 | Testing | Small Basic | Electronics | Electronics |
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.hegartymaths.com | www.hegartymaths.com | www.hegartymaths.com | www.hegartymaths.com | www.hegartymaths.com |
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=UBwNVuoKPSU | |
Design & Technology | http://www.technologystudent.com/ - focus on Health and Safety, Forming Techniques | www.pinterest.com, www.google.com | www.1001fonts.com | www.pinterst.com | ||
German | Term 1 Essen und Einkaufen | http://german.net/exercises/tenses/present/ | http://www.lerndeutsch.org.uk | Nein Mann Lied: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBjDZMJUduo) | http://www.tvspielfilm.de/ | Term 6 Austausch MFL Club |
Spanish | http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/talking-about-your-daily-routine/2035.html | http://www.pinterest.com/pin/49821139598748997/ | http://www.pinterest.com/pin/345721708867271156/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/ep13/video_only_ep13.shtml | http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/la-comida-y-la-ropa/8594.html | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbey8UcR_pk |
French | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgMmMUN3a8E | http://www.pinterest.com/pin/434104851554371761/ 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=u7dEfs5dat4 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7hw1h9Amgw |
Geography | Nat Geo kids | BBC Bitesize KS3 | Time for Geography | 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 | Youtube.com | Youtube.com | Youtube.com | Youtube.com | Youtube.com |
Ethics & Philosophy | UNCRC | UNCRC | NHS Public Health | |||
History | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ |
Drama | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89wis6V86gs | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ | |
Computing | ||||||
The woman in black – Stephen Mallatrat | BBc Bitesize | |||||