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 Year 7 Summer Term

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Below is the list of topics covered in Year 7. Please click on a topic to view more in depth information as well as any books and resources that will be used.

SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtArt to Analyse and ImagineThe Living  World
ComputingMicrobitsIntroducing the BBC Microbit
ComputingComputer HardwareLooking at the physical components of a computer
Design TechnologyAn introduction to the different areas within D&TBasic Design and Make skills
Dramaa) An Introduction to ScriptCreating scripted performances.
Dramab) An Introduction to ShakespeareA practical exploration of Shakespeare's Plays
EnglishPoetry and HomeA study of poems around the theme of Home - focused on Grace Nichols
EnglishShakespeare - A Midsummer Nights' Dream/The TempestA short, introductory study of one of Shakespeare's plays
French5) At homeVocabulary and structures to describe where you live
French6) HolidaysVocabulary and structures to talk about holidays
GeographySustainability & EcosystemsUnderstanding sustainability on a local, national and global level.
HistoryMedieval LifeBlack Death, Peasants Revolt and Henry 8th.
MathsSummer TermData Handling and Mathematical Review and Skills Extension
MusicMusicSummer Curriculum
MusicMusic CurriculumMusic curriuculm
PEPhysical Education CurriculumCurriculum Rotation
PSHEFirst AidBasic life saving first aid
PSHECitizenship
ScienceB2 & B3 (Body Systems/Reproduction) then B2 from Year 8 (Ecosystems)Understanding our bodies and the environment we live in.

 Spring Term
SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtArt to Record and ReflectExploring Identity
ComputingComputational thinking with ScratchLearning to program visually
ComputingHow computers solve problemsWhat are computers and how do they solve problems?
Design TechnologyAn introduction to the different areas within D&TBasic Design and Make skills
Drama2) Darkwood ManorCreating mood and atmosphere
Drama1) Introduction to VoiceUnderstand and use the voice effectively in performance
EnglishMYSTERYWriting to entertain by creating mystery and the analysis of Fairy Tales
French3) At schoolVocabulary and structures based around the school day
French4) My Free timeVocabulary and structures about my free time
Geography1) CoastsProcesses, landforms, management and conflict.
Geography2) ChinaIntroducing the Geography of China
HistoryThe creation of modern Britain and development of church and state.What was life like for peasants, why was the church so important?
MathsSpring Term 1Fractions, Percentages, Probability, Ratio and Proportion
MathsSpring Term 2Transformations, Angles and Area, 3D Shapes
MusicMusic CurriculumMusic curriuculm
PEPhysical Education CurriculumCurriculum Rotation
PSHEHealthy living and relationship and sex educationFriendship, bullying, puberty and hygiene continued
PSHEDrug eductaionTobacco awareness
RSStories, Creation Myths ... and the BibleThe importance of story in religion
ScienceC2 & B3 (Elements,atoms and compounds/Reactions) and P2 & P3 (Sound/Light).Explaining the world around us.

 Autumn Term
SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtArt to EmbraceExploring pattern
Computing1) Introduction & welcomeGetting started with the school system
Computing2) Algorithms & KoduAn introduction to coding with a fun game making package
ComputingHow computers solve problemsWhat are computers and how do they solve problems?
Design TechnologyAn introduction to the different areas within D&TBasic Design and Make skills
Design TechnologyLamp projectDesign and make a lamp of their own design
Drama1) An Introduction to Drama key skills and techniquesDeveloping collaborative skills and introducing key Drama techniques.
Drama2) Two IslandsCreating drama from narrative
EnglishEXPERIENCESA range of activities linked to the theme of Experiences and a class reader
French1) Welcome !Introducing myself
French2) You and meMore about me and introducing my family
Geography1) Introducing Geography & Exploring Britain & EuropeAn introduction the the human and physical geography of our continent.
Geography2) Map SkillsAn introduction to reading Ordnance Survey maps.
HistoryThe Norman Conquest of 1066. How did William the Conqueror take control of England
MathsAutumn Term 1Number Skills
MathsAutumn Term 2Algebra Skills
MusicMusic CurriculumMusic curriuculm
PE1) FUNdamental Motor SkillsLearning the 5 key movments of sport
PEPhysical Education CurriculumCurriculum Rotation
PSHESelf and CareersHelping pupils settle into secondary school and to feel confident to learn.
PSHEHealthy living and relationship and sex educationFriendship, bullying, puberty and hygiene
RSThe History of ReligionWhen and how did humans become religious beings?
RSStories, Creation Myths ... and the BibleThe importance of story in religion
ScienceAn introduction to Science then C1 & C4 (Particles & Elements, Atoms and Compounds), P1 & P4 (Forces & Space) and B1 (Cells)Safety in the Science Lab then looking in more detail at what makes up the world, and universe, around us.