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Year 8 Summer Term

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Below is the list of topics covered in Year 8. Please click on a topic to view more in depth information as well as any books and resources that will be used.

SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtArt with a FunctionThe Built Environment
ComputingCreating webpagesUsing HTML and CSS to create webpages
Design TechnologyDevelopment of knowledge and understanding within D&TEnhancing existing Design and Make skills
Dramaa) Approaches to Script Work'Mugged' by Andrew Payne
DramaAnne FrankExploring the life and experiences of Anne Frank through Drama
EnglishGREAT WRITINGStudying great literature prose and drama from the 19th and 20th century
French5) A week in Paris (set 1M/F/L)Vocabulary and structures linked to a visit to Paris
French6) Our France (set 1M/F/L)Vocabulary and structures linked to trips to France
French5) A week in Paris (set 2M)Vocabulary and structures linked to a visit to Paris
French6) Visit to France (set 2M)Vocabulary and structures linked to trips to France
French5) Out and about (set 3M)Vocabulary linked to going out in France
French6) Counting (set 3M)Vocabulary linked to counting and using numbers
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
Geography4) Africa Geographical contrasts within Africa.
Geography5) Rivers & Flooding River keywords & processes and the effect of flooding.
HistoryChanging Minds in a Developing WorldWe examine the decline of superstition and growth of science and exploration
Maths5) Handling Data WorkHandling Data Skills
Maths6) Review and ExtendA review and extension of the skills learnt so far in KS3
MusicMUSICMusic topics that are covered at different times across the year
PEPhysical Education CurriculumDeveloping Knowledge in PE
PRS4) Research projectLearning how to do research and putting it into practice
PSHEFirst AidBasic life saving first aid
PSHEEconomic well beingBecoming more aware of our financial rights and responsibilities
ScienceC2 & C4 (Separation Techniques & The Earth) and P3 (Motion and Pressure)Continuing to explain the world around us.
Spanish7) ActivitiesSimple verbs to do with activities you may do during the day
Spanish8) My townSimple vocabulary of places in town and directions
Spanish9) The weatherWeather expressions
Spanish10) Free timeSimple verbs to express what you do in your free time

Spring Term
SubjectTopicSynopsis
Art Art to Protest and ChallengeA Message
ComputingTextual coding — an introductionA first formal introduction to writing programs in computer code
ComputingReal-world Computing: GeosystemsHow technology tracks location
ComputingReal-world Computing: DataSubject knowledge focus on data
Design TechnologyDevelopment of knowledge and understanding within D&TEnhancing existing Design and Make skills
Drama1) An Introduction to RealismEmotions
Drama2) RefugeesAn introduction to physical theatre
EnglishCONFLICTAn exploration of the poetry of The Great War and conflict in Shakespeare's plays
French3) Family and friends (set 1M/F/L)Vocabulary and structures linked to family and friends
French4) At the table (set 1M/F/L)Vocabulary and structures linked to food and shopping for food
French3) Family and friends (set 2M)Vocabulary and structures linked with family and friends
French4) At the table (set 2M)Vocabulary and structures linked to food and drink
French3) French traditions (set 3M)Cultural enrichment about French traditions
French4) Going on holiday (set 3M)Vocuabulary related to going on holiday
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
Geography2) Climate ChangeAn introduction to the cause, effect, response and debate about climate change.
Geography1) Natural HazardsEarthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Sink Holes, Tropical Storms, Bush Fires …..
HistoryThe changing role of power between 1500 and 1750How did the civil war change power in Britain?
Maths3) Fraction and Percentage WorkFraction and Percentage Skills
Maths4) Geometry WorkGeometry Skills
MusicMUSICMusic topics that are covered at different times across the year
PEPhysical Education CurriculumDeveloping Knowledge in PE
PRS4) Research projectLearning how to do research and putting it into practice
PRS2) Learning to learnLooking at the skills needed to make you a good learner
PRS3) Using PowerPointA guide to the finer details of PowerPoint
PSHERelationship and sex educationPostive relationships - families, friends and more
PSHEDrug educationRisks and effects of alcohol, cannabis and VSA
RSThe life of JesusLooking at the background to and stories about the person of Jesus
ScienceB1 & B3 (Health and Lifestyle & Adaptation and Inheritance) and P2 (Energy)Understanding the world which we live in
Spanish5) SchoolBasic vocabulary to describe your school and your school day
Spanish6) HouseBasic vocabulary to describe where you live

Autumn Term
SubjectTopicSynopsis
ArtArt to CelebrateThe Landscape
ComputingComputational thinking and app designUse common computer science problem solving techniques to design a phone application
Design TechnologyDevelopment of knowledge and understanding within D&TEnhancing existing Design and Make skills
Drama1) The BoxExplore the dramatic potential of imagined events, ceremony and ritual.
Drama2) Peer PressureA dramatic exploration of the effects of peer pressure
EnglishFEAR AND DREADA range of activities linked to the theme of Fear and Dread including a class reader
French1) Hi (set 1M/F/L)Introducing yourself and talking about what you have done recently
French2) My Life (set 1M/F/L)Your daily routine and your free time
French1) Hi (set 2M)Introducing yourself and what you do in your free time
French2) My life (set 2M)Your daily routine and free time
French1) All about me (set 3M)Vocabulary to introduce yourself
French2) Tourist destinations (set 3M)Cultural enrichment of French speaking places
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) Weather & ClimateAn introduction to measuring, recording and reporting weather and climate.
Geography2) Natural HazardsEarthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Sink Holes, Tropical Storms, Bush Fires …..
HistoryHow did Elizabeth 1st keep power in a man's world?What were the challenges to Elizabth's reign as queen in the 16th century?
Maths1) Number WorkNumber skills
Maths2) Algebra WorkAlgebra Skills
Music1) MusicMusic Curriculum
MusicMUSICMusic topics that are covered at different times across the year
PEPhysical Education CurriculumDeveloping Knowledge in PE
PRS1) Getting to know youActivities to build confidence in working with others in the class
PRS2) Learning to learnLooking at the skills needed to make you a good learner
PSHESelf and CareersTo consider the importance and benefits of school
PSHECitizenshipBeing a good citizen and prejudice
RSRites of PassageExploring the journey of life from birth until death (and beyond?)
RSFestivalsCelebrations and festivals of light
ScienceC1 & C3 (The Periodic Table & Metals and Acids) then P1 (Electricity and Magnetism)Looking in detail, once more, at the world around us.
Spanish1) Hola!Basic personal information
Spanish2) School lifeBasic vocabulary about school
Spanish3) The worldBasic information about different countries and languages
Spanish4) DescriptionsBasic information to describe yourself and your family