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 Year 10 Summer Term

Below is the list of topics covered in Year 10. Please click on a topic to view more in depth information as well as any books and resources that will be used.

SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtUnits 2 and 3 of CourseworkPrinting and Sculpture
AstronomyStar GazingLook into the night sky
AstronomyEarth, Moon, Solar systems, Constellations, Galaxies and CosmologyEdexcel GCSE Astronomy Specification
BusinessBusiness and Communication SystemsUnit 8 (Theory) and 9 (Practical)
ComputingControlled AssessmentWorking on the programming controlled assessment for GCSE
DanceGCSE DanceExamination Course
DramaPRACTICAL UNIT 2Working from Script: An Introduction to Realism
DT - CateringCatering industryBasic Catering skills. Restaurant project/ afternoon tea
DT - Electronic Products Projects covering key electronic skillsVariety of design and make skills covered over 3 seperate projects
DT - Product DesignControlled assessment developing a viable design.Research of brief leading to a range of design ideas.
EnglishEXPLORATIONS IN CREATIVE READING AND WRITINGStudy and preparation for GCSE English Language Paper 1
English LiteratureSHAKESPEAREStudying a play by William Shakespeare
Environmental ScienceEnvironmental ScienceManaging Wildlife Resources
Film StudiesContinue with production coursework and paper 1 prepContinue with production coursework and paper 1 prep
French3) Lifestyles (Advanced)Topics looking at different lifestyles
French5) Home, town, neighbourhood and region (GCSE)Vocabulary and structures related to the theme of Local, national, international and global areas of interest
French6) Social issues (GCSE)Vocabulary and structures related to the theme of Local, national, international and global areas of interest
GeographyWater on the LandAQA GCSE Geography Specification A
Health and Social CareHSC OCR Cambridge National
HistoryGermany 1918 to 1939Continuing from the Spring term, we will look at how the German dictatorship developed
LatinContinuing Language, revising Life, revisionWorking towards the level 2 certificate (GCSE eq) in Language and Life
MathsSummer TermTopics to be covered during the Summer Term of Year 10
Media StudiesUnit 2 Assignment 3 - Print Advertising (continues into Autumn term of Year 11)Planning, creation and evalutation of an integrated advertising campaign for a soft drink
Media StudiesUnit 2 Assignment 2 - Film Promotion (runs from Spring to Summer term)Comparing the use of print/trailers to promote a film and creation of a film poster and trailer storyboard
MusicMusicGCSE MUSIC CURRICULUM EDEXCEL (9-1) (YEAR 10 2016 START)
PE'Core' PEHealthy Active Lifestyle
PEGCSE PE - AQAExamination Course
PSHECareers educationExploring careers pathways including post 16 options
PSHEWork experience Preparing for work experience
ScienceAQA GCSE Science - Trilogy (8464)This is the new AQA GCSE worth two GCSEs in Science
ScienceAQA GCSE - Separate Science (8461, 8462, 8463)AQA GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics
Spanish5) Home, town, neighbourhood and regionVocabulary and structures related to the theme of Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Spanish6) Social issues Vocabulary and structures related to the theme of Local, national, international and global areas of interest

 Spring Term

SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtUnits 2 and 3 of CourseworkPrinting and Sculpture
AstronomyStar GazingLook into the night sky
AstronomyEarth, Moon, Solar systems, Constellations, Galaxies and CosmologyEdexcel GCSE Astronomy Specification
BusinessBusiness and Communication SystemsUnit 8 (Theory) and 9 (Practical)
DanceGCSE DanceExamination Course
Drama1) An Introduction to Non-naturalismUnit 1: Devised Theatre
Drama2) An Introduction to RealismUnit 2: Working from Script
DT - CateringCatering industryBasic Catering skills. Restaurant project/ afternoon tea
DT - Electronic Products Projects covering key electronic skillsVariety of design and make skills covered over 3 seperate projects
DT - Product DesignGraphic Products and BrandingCard product, manufacture and printing.
EnglishWRITERS' VIEWPOINTS AND PERSPECTIVESStudy and preparation for GCSE English Language Paper 2
English LiteratureTHE POETRY ANTHOLOGYThe first study of a range of poetry from the Poetry Anthology
English LiteratureSHAKESPEAREStudying a play by William Shakespeare
Environmental ScienceA1 - Population & Sustainability, A2 - Energy ResourcesFarming, GM Vs Organic, Energy Conservation,
Film StudiesCoursework and Paper 1 preparationProduction coursework pieces and prep for Paper 1
French2) Youth culture (Advanced)Topics related to youth culture
French3) Free time activities (GCSE)vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
French4) Customs and festivals (GCSE)vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
Geography1) Changing Urban EnvironmentsAQA GCSE Geography Specification A
Geography2) The Coastal ZoneAQA GCSE Geography Specification A
Health and Social CareHSC OCR Cambridge National
HistoryGermany from 1918 to 1939Finishing Crime and Punishment from the Autumn Term
MathsSpring TermTopics to be covered during the Spring Term of Year 10
Media StudiesUnit 2 Assignment 1 - Magazines - Runs from Autumn to Spring termAnalysis and creation of magazine covers aimed at a specific Target Audience
Media StudiesUnit 2 Assignment 2 - Film Promotion (runs from Spring to Summer term)Comparing the use of print/trailers to promote a film and creation of a film poster and trailer storyboard
MusicMusicGCSE MUSIC CURRICULUM EDEXCEL (9-1) (YEAR 10 2016 START)
PE'Core' PEHealthy Active Lifestyle
PEGCSE PE - AQAExamination Course
Philosophy and EthicsArguments for and against the existence of GodCosmological Argument and Problem of Evil
PSHERelationship and sex eductaionDeveloping skills and understanding of positive relationships
PSHEMental HealthTalking about mental health
PsychologyObedienceOCR GCSE Psychology
PsychologyAttachmentOCR GCSE Psychology
RSRights and Responsibilities ... and Community CohesionFinishing current topic, then unit on Community Cohesion
ScienceAQA GCSE Science - Trilogy (8464)This is the new AQA GCSE worth two GCSEs in Science
ScienceAQA GCSE - Separate Science (8461, 8462, 8463)AQA GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics
Spanish3) Free time activities Vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
Spanish4) Customs and festivalsVocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture

 Autumn Term

SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtClose-UpPainting Project
AstronomyEarth, Moon, Solar systems, Constellations, Galaxies and CosmologyEdexcel GCSE Astronomy Specification
BusinessBusiness and Communication SystemsUnit 8 (Theory) and 9 (Practical)
Child CareChild Development
ComputingComputer scienceOCR GCSE in Computer Science
DanceGCSE DanceExamination Course
DramaAn Introduction to Non-NaturalismUnit 1: Devised Theatre
DT - CateringCatering industryBasic Catering skills. Restaurant project/ afternoon tea
DT - Electronic Products Projects covering key electronic skillsVariety of design and make skills covered over 3 seperate projects
DT - Product DesignXylophone Project Development of design and make skills using a range of materials and processes.
EnglishEXPLORATIONS IN CREATIVE READING AND WRITINGStudy and preparation for GCSE English Language Paper 1
English LiteratureTHE 19TH CENTURY NOVELStudying 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens
Environmental ScienceGlobal Climate ChangeGlobal Climate Change
Film StudiesCoursework and introductionIntroduction of course including two pieces of coursework
Film StudiesCoursework and Paper 1 preparationProduction coursework pieces and prep for Paper 1
Film StudiesContinue with production coursework and paper 1 prepContinue with production coursework and paper 1 prep
French1) Transistion module (Advanced)Various topics that cover key grammar points from GCSE
French1) Me, my family and my friends (GCSE)Vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
French2) Technology in everyday life (GCSE)vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
Geography1) Population ChangeAQA GCSE Geography Specification A
Geography2) Restless Earth (Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis)AQA GCSE Geography Specification A
Health and Social CareHSC OCR CAmbridge National
HistoryCrime and Punishment A study of change and continuity over time
Leisure and Tourism1) DestinationsStudy of the characteristics of different destination types, with focus on UK and Overseas examples
Leisure and Tourism2) Visitor AttractionsStudy of characteristics of different visitor attractions, with focus on UK and Overseas examples
MathsAutumn TermTopics to be covered during the Autumn Term of Year 10
Media StudiesIntroduction to Media Studies - 1st Half TermAn introduction to key skills and using Adobe Photoshop
Media StudiesUnit 2 Assignment 1 - Magazines - Runs from Autumn to Spring termAnalysis and creation of magazine covers aimed at a specific Target Audience
MusicMusicGCSE MUSIC CURRICULUM EDEXCEL (9-1) (YEAR 10 2016 START)
PE'Core' PEHealthy Active Lifestyle
PEGCSE PE - AQAExamination Course
Philosophy and EthicsPhilosophy of Religion: the Design ArgumentIntroducing Philosophy of Religion
PSHEDrug and Alcohol educationExplorig the risks and looking at how to keep safe
PSHERelationship and sex educationDeveloping skills for positive relationships
PsychologyNon Verbal CommunicationOCR GCSE Psychology
PsychologySex & GenderOCR GCSE Psychology
RSRights and Responsibilities1st unit for Full Course GCSE - Religion and Society
RSBelief in God2nd unit on Full Course GCSE on Belief in God
ScienceAQA GCSE Science - Trilogy (8464)This is the new AQA GCSE worth two GCSEs in Science
ScienceAQA GCSE - Separate Science (8461, 8462, 8463)AQA GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics
Spanish1) Me, my family and my friendsVocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture
Spanish2) Technology in everyday life vocabulary and structures related to the theme of identity and culture