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Year 8 Half Term 1 Curriculum |
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Subject |
Half Term 1 – Topic/Summary of Powerful Knowledge |
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English |
Journeys of Discovery (Realistic Fiction): • The novel – plot, time, place and style • Verisimilitude – realism • First person narrative • Chronological narrative • Allegory – tenor, vehicle and ground • Introspection and cataloguing • Thesis statements • Active and passive voice • Conditional tense Main text: Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) |
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Maths |
Ratio and scale • Understand the meaning and representation of ratio • Understand and use ratio notation • Solve problems involving ratios of the form 1 : n (or n : 1) • Solve problems involving ratios of the form m : n • Divide in a given ratio • Express ratios in their simplest integer form • Express ratios in the form 1 : n • Compare ratios and fractions • Understand pi as a ratio • Understand gradient as a ratio Multiplicative change • Solve problems involving direct proportion • Explore conversion graphs • Convert between currencies • Explore direct proportion graphs • Explore relationships between similar shapes • Understand scale factors as multiplicative representations • Draw and interpret scale diagrams • Interpret maps using scale factors and ratios Multiplying and dividing fractions • Represent multiplication of fractions • Multiply a fraction by an integer • Find the product of a pair of unit fractions • Find the product of a pair of any fractions • Divide an integer by a fraction • Divide a fraction by a unit fraction • Understand and use the reciprocal • Divide any pair of fractions • Multiply and divide improper and mixed fractions • Multiply and divide algebraic fractions |
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Science |
Enquiry Process 2 • Planning, analysing and evaluation • Evidence and sources • Critique claims and justify opinions • Practical Skills Lesson: Studying Cells |
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• Risks and benefits Genes 1 • Variation • Continuous and discontinuous KIP • Adapting to change • Practical Skills Lesson: Variation in seedlings • Adolescence • Reproductive systems • Fertilisation and implantation • Practical Skills Lesson: Calculating speed • Development of a fetus • The menstrual cycle Forces 2 • Friction and drag • Squashing and stretching • Practical Skills Lesson: Calculating speed • Pressure in gases and liquids • Practical Skills Lesson: Investigating moments • Stress on solids • Practical Skills Lesson: Investigating moments Matter 2 • Elements Atoms Compounds KIP • Practical Skills Lesson: Competition for oxygen • Chemical formula Polymers The periodic table Practical Skills Lesson: Competition for oxygen • The elements of group 1 • The elements of group 7 • The elements of group 0 • Practical Skills Lesson: Purifying Rock salt Organisms 2 • Gas exchange • Practical Skills Lesson: Purifying Rock salt |
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History |
The British Empire – • What was the Empire? • Age of Exploration - Columbus, Henry Cabot • Case studies of America, India |
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Geography |
Weather and Climate • Difference between weather and climate. • How to measure the weather • Factors affecting UK climate • Types of rain • Weather symbols and understanding the weather • High and low pressure systems • Extreme weather in the UK • Tropical storms and impacts on human beings. |
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Spanish |
La dieta y la salud- Diet and healthy living • Talking about what you eat and drink. • Giving opinions on food and drink • Forming negative expressions |
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• Describing an image • Ordering food in a restaurant • Using tu and Usted |
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Art |
Perspective drawing • Architectural styles, periods and artists. • Links to Liverpool Architecture. • Contextual studies: Renaissance Art, Van Gogh, David Hockney and one point with various drawing media. |
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Computing |
Computer Crime • Computer crime • Fraudulent emails • Showcasing graphics in a variety of ways • Understand how to minimise online theft • Understand a range of ways to use technology safely |
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DT |
Key Rings • Understand the differences of thermosetting and thermoforming polymers and the environmental impact • Design and manufacturing through computer aided design and computer aided manufacture • Using tools and equipment safely in the workshop environment • Understanding working properties of timber and the different joining techniques • Applying different drawing techniques (freehand sketching/perspective/rendering/shading) |
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Food Preparation & Nutrition |
Factors that affect food choices • Hydration • Allergens • Bacteria source and symptoms of E-coli and salmonella, staphylococcus aureus, campylobacter, bacillus, preventing cross contamination/cause of food poisoning • Smoothies • Sesame noodles • Salt and pepper chicken |
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Drama |
Greek Theatre Movement • Moving in unison to create meaning • Introduction to physical theatre Voice • Chanting • Soundscape • Choral Speaking Evolution of Theatre • Aristotle’s Poetics • Early conventions • Amphitheatres • Role of the Chorus |
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Music |
Musical Elements and Theory-Listening to and describing music |
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• Dynamics are symbols and Italian terms that indicate the volume of music. • Symbols we use to describe dynamics; pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff. • Italian terms we use to describe dynamics; pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte, fortissimo, crescendo and decrescendo. • Tempo is the speed of a piece of music. • Italian terms we use to describe tempo; lento, adagio, largo, moderato, andante, allegro, vivace and presto. • The four families and the instruments in each family; strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. |
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PE |
Development of skill and tactics in one of the following sports netball, gymnastics, swimming badminton athletics. • Benefits of a health active lifestyle • Understanding of resilience • Importance of a warm up. • Understanding of fitness level and the different training methods that improve your fitness (Interval, fartlek, circuit). |
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RE/PSHE |
Living Your Best Life • Students will explore Human Rights and think about how their lives are affected by the UNDHR. • Students will consider happiness and what makes us happy, they will explore how happiness is linked to how we make decisions. • Students will begin to consider the concept of morality. |