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YEAR 7

Schemes of Work

Summary

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CONTENTS

Art and Design 3

Biology 4

Chemistry 5

Computer Science 6

Drama 7

English 8

Geography 9

History 10

Mathematics 11

Modern Foreign Languages 12 French, German and Spanish

Music 14

Physical Education 15

Physics 16

Religious Philosophy 17

Technology 18 Food and Nutrition / Textile Technology

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ART AND DESIGN

Autumn Term

Topics: Teacher 1 - Fine Art Skills Theme ‘Collections’ Teacher 2 - 3D Skills in Ceramics and Felt Making. Theme ‘Collections transformed’

Key Information: Fine Art Basic Skills: observational drawing,

painting and printmaking Internet Research Skills – relevant

searching, saving, image quality control 3D Skills: ceramic building in slabs and coils,

moulding, decorating and felt making

Spring Term

Topics: Teacher 1 - Photography and Text theme:

Classical Mythology (cross-curricular with English)

Teacher 2 - 3D skills in Resistant Materials

Key Information: Graphic Design Skills using collage and photography Building and manipulating with resistant materials e.g. metal and plastics

Summer Term

Topics: Both teachers - Examination project, theme

released after Easter Holidays Post-exam taster lessons in various media Art Exhibition analysis

Key Information: Fine Art Skills; recapping on drawing and

painting in preparation for 1 hour exam Opportunity to try different media and work

on a personal idea Guided visit of whole school exhibition and

opportunity to discuss GCSE and A Level work in detail

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BIOLOGY

Autumn Term

Topics: Tissues and Transplants

Key Information: Tissues, Organs and Transplants

Using a microscope

Plant and animal cells

Different cells for different jobs

Cell adaptations

Spring Term

Topics: Sex and Science

Key Information: Endangered animals / Starting out in life

Reproductive organs

Sex/focus on: Fertility treatment

Periods / Being Pregnant / A healthy foetus

Giving birth/ Growing up / Aftercare

Summer Term

Topics: Ecology Matters

Key Information:

Environmental impact/Home sweet habitat

Adept adaptations

All change

Finding food/Parasites

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CHEMISTRY

Autumn Term

Topics: Acids and Alkalis

Key Information: Safety Corrosion Indicators pH Neutralisation

Spring Term

Topics: Bubbles and Burning

Key Information: Chemical Reactions Word Equations Hydrogen Carbon Dioxide Oxygen Flame Tests Reactivity Series Conservation of Mass Products of Combustion

Summer Term

Topics: What a waste

Key Information: States of Matter Boiling and Cooling Evaporation Size of Particles Diffusion in Gases and Liquids Density & Pressure Solutions and dilution

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Autumn Term

Topics: Introduction to Software: Use of school IT system Understanding E-Safety An understanding of the use and function of

e-mail Revision of basic use of Word, Excel

(charting) and PowerPoint Production of a multi-media branching story

Key Information: Understand the concepts of E-Safety (Use

Childnet.com) Use of all basic features including formatting Being able to transfer items between all

packages Use of PowerPoint to achieve a non-linear story

Spring Term

Topics: Animation: Knowledge of Scratch as an animation tool. The ability to create a simple interactive ani-

mation or movie

Key Information: An understanding of simple programming Understand Storyboarding The ability to produce a simple interactive

animation or movie Evaluate project effectiveness

Summer Term

Topics: Coding & Computational Thinking Part One: To gain an initial understanding of simple

basic programming To understand the nature of the program development cycle

Key Information: Pupils will use BBC Basic for Windows, a

free copy of which can be found at http://www.bbcbasic.co.uk

Use of BASIC to input and output data, and to perform calculations on it

To understand the stages of the program development cycle: setting scope and objectives, problem analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation

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DRAMA

Autumn Term

Topics: ‘Kid’s rhyme’ from the musical ‘Blood Broth-

ers,’ or other song lyrics Emotional memories

Key Information: Physical theatre Ritual Soundtrack Mood Emotion memory Building Tension

Spring Term

Topics: Arranged marriage The Bible ‘Upstairs / Downstairs’ ‘You’re late’ ‘I’d like to return this’

Key Information: Speaking and listening Characterisation Conscience alley Thought-tracking Cross-cutting Status Spontaneous improvisation

Summer Term

Topics: ‘Have you been waiting long?’ ‘Did you open my letter?’ Inflection can be confusing Derrick Betley

Key Information: Status (cont.) Spontaneous improvisation (cont.) Inflection Consolidation of skills Courtroom Drama Self-assessment and target setting

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ENGLISH

Autumn Term

Topics: Reading of a novel or play Creative writing Language, punctuation and grammar

Key Information: Students will begin with an exploration into

biography and autobiography, focusing on extending their creative writing abilities while getting to know each other

Technical skills such as spelling/spelling rules, punctuation and parts of speech will continue throughout the year

Spring Term

Topics: Poetry selection, based around a theme, e.g.

animal poems, seasonal poems A second novel or play

Key Information: Poetry will include use of terminology such

as metaphors, similes, alliteration, personification and onomatopoeia

Students will create their own poetry with the final aim of constructing a display or anthology, for example.

Summer Term

Topics: An introduction to Shakespeare Speaking and listening tasks (ongoing

throughout year)

Key Information: A general introduction into the works and

language of Shakespeare through interactive speaking and listening tasks, including role play, drama, discussions and more

Students will also form a basic understanding of the context in which the works were set

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GEOGRAPHY

Autumn Term

Topics: Understanding of place Regional differences in UK Hydrological cycle and formation of soil Farming in UK O.S. maps skills

Key Information: Latitude and longitude lines – definitions Globe and atlas to locate UK and within UK

identify countries and Cornwall Distribution of rainfall and temperature Main highland areas and major rivers Hydrological cycle Soil sampling, soil formation process Importance of agriculture in UK economy Study different types of agriculture Grid references, compass points

Spring Term

Topics: Challenging environments - Coping with

flooding, flooding in Bangladesh and the UK Challenging environment - Life in Burkina

Faso O.S. maps skills European contrasts

Key Information: Recognise differences in level of

development Flood events and contrasting management

strategies Atlas maps to note resources Challenge of the environment, coping

strategies 'Desertification', causes, effects and

solutions Different types of aid Contour lines & shape of the land; cross

sections Contrasts in European countries –

opportunities, challenges and solutions

Summer Term

Topics: How settlements change over time Urban growth

Key Information: Selecting site for settlement – different types

of site Development of Truro – emphasis on

industrial heritage Investigation on an aspect of urban land use

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HISTORY

Autumn Term

Topics: What’s it all about? How did medieval monarchs keep control?

Key Information: Placing events and people in chronological

order, learning to make judgements about what makes individuals important in history and recognising that a variety of historical sources can be useful

The Norman Conquest as a case study in successful medieval rule. Exploring the extent of royal power in England, France and the Celtic lands. How monarchs used law and order as instruments of control

Spring Term

Topics: How hard was life for medieval people in town

and country? How did the medieval Church affect people’s

lives?

Key Information: Using a range of sources to study life in

medieval towns and villages. Considering the nature and impact on daily life of events such as the Black Death and the Peasants’ revolt

Learning about the influence of the medieval Church, the range of its activities and its internal organisation. Exploring the nature of Christian belief in the Middle Ages

Summer Term

Topics: How successfully did Elizabeth I tackle the

problems of her reign?

Key Information: Understanding how Elizabeth I coped with

problems of religion, succession, money and foreign policy

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MATHEMATICS

Autumn Term

Topics: Logic Arithmetic Graphs Angles Number Patterns and Sequences Area and Perimeter

Key Information: Two-way tables, sets and Venn diagrams Place value - whole numbers, decimals Addition and subtraction of decimals -

money Multiplication of decimals - whole numbers

and decimals; money Division of decimals - whole numbers and

decimals Directed numbers on number line,

coordinates Basic geometry nth term formulae Squares, rectangles, triangles

Spring Term

Topics: Arithmetic Data Collection and Presentation Discrete Quantitative Data Searching for Patterns Time, Timetables and Mileage Charts Algebra

Key Information: Fractions - fundamental concepts Negative numbers - four rules Collection, organisation and display Organisation and analysis nth terms for geometric sequences Linear equations

Summer Term

Topics: Arithmetic

Probability of one event

Key Information: Decimals and fractions - Conversion Fractions - four rules including addition law

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FRENCH

Autumn Term

Topics: Meeting & greeting Ages & birthdays Classroom Hobbies Animals Family French spelling bee

Key Information: Alphabet & pronunciation Numbers & months Instructions & school equipment Likes & dislikes Colours & agreement of adjectives Mon, ma, mes Learn to spell 50 common words

Spring Term

Topics: Where you live Food & drink Countries & nationalities Weather Revision for mid-year test More likes & dislikes What is important to you Describing yourself & others

Key Information: Accommodation & adjectives Ordering in a café Adjective consolidation (singular) Er verbs Items in school bag Agreement of plural adjectives

Summer Term

Topics: School subjects Giving opinions & reasons The time Food Revision for end of year examination

Key Information: Justifying answers Numbers Use of the partitive article

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GERMAN

SPANISH

Term Rotation

Topics: About Germany and German Jollyphonics Meeting and Greeting Ages and birthdays Objects in pencil case Where you live Alphabet German Spelling Bee School School timetable Revision for assessment

Key Information: Main cities German pronunciation Numbers 1-31 How to say the and a Countries Spelling in German Learn to spell 50 common words Subjects, connectives

Term Rotation

Topics: Introductions Counting to 15 Birthdays Learning about Spanish speaking countries

and Easter customs Spanish alphabet Talking about the classroom Revision for end of year examination Preparing for end of term Spanish fiesta

Key Information: Spanish pronunciation Using ‘tener’ Regular ir verbs Using the indefinite article Using the definite article

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MUSIC

Autumn Term

Topics: Elements of Music 1

Composition and performance Elements of Music 2

Rhythm, performance and listening

Key Information: Sound Graphic Score Pitch Tempo Texture Timbre Singing Ostinato Note values Rhythm grids

Spring Term

Topics: Instruments of the Orchestra Exploring timbre, performance and listening Form and structure Composition and performance

Key Information: Strings, brass, woodwind and percussion Song structure Ostinato Drone Class orchestra Conducting Pentatonic scales Tuned percussion Instrumental research Singing Question and answer phrases Melody writing Binary, Ternary and Rondo

Summer Term

Topics: Folk Music Performance and listening Keyboard Skills 1 Performance and composition

Key Information: Sea shanties British folk song Arrangement Chords World folk Cornish folk songs Notation Inversions Intro / ending / fill Improvisation Class concert

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Autumn Term

Topics: Tutor group lessons will consist of: Fitness Tag Rugby Basketball Year group lessons will consist of: Hockey Netball Tennis Football

Key Information: Sports are taught in blocks of 6-8 weeks

Spring Term

Topics: Tutor group lessons will consist of: Gym Dance Year group lessons will consist of: Swimming Hockey Football Tennis

Key Information: Year group lessons are taught in ability

groups and the groups change activities at the end of their block

Summer Term

Topics: Tutor group lessons will consist of: Tennis Rounders Athletics Year group lessons will consist of: Athletics Rounders

Key Information: The summer term is very short in length and

athletics takes a long time to teach individual events to a high standard, hence its inclusion in both lessons. From the two lessons one will be rounders and one will be athletics to give the pupils variety in the week

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PHYSICS

Autumn Term

Topics: Energy and sustainable living

Key Information: Green living / Fuelled by fossils Using less energy Other energy resources / Green transport Eat up! The source is the Sun / Science: cause or

cure?

Spring Term

Topics: Electrical Circuits

Key Information: Electricity / Live and dangerous / Current

affairs Using electricity Heating effect of a current Model circuits Series and parallel circuits Electricity and you Investigating electricity Electric cars

Summer Term

Topics: Forces and their Effects

Key Information: Sport and forces / The forces are with us What causes friction? That floating feeling / Focus on safe sports,

floating and sinking Balanced forces and action–reaction pairs The need for speed / Safety standards

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RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY

Autumn Term

Topics: What is Religious Philosophy? What do we mean by the word God? The difference between deism and theism Arguments for the existence of God Arguments against

Key Information: The difference between being ‘spiritual’ and

following a set religion Definitions of theism, atheism and

agnosticism Cosmological, teleological, moral and

experiential

Spring Term

Topics: Christianity Key beliefs: Trinity, Jesus Christ, salvation,

parables, beatitudes, miracles Denominations: Roman Catholic, Orthodox,

Church of England, Protestant Ceremonies: Christmas, Easter, Ascension,

Pentecost, Baptism, Marriage and Funerals

Key Information: World perspective, historical perspective,

national perspective New Testament Pope, Priests, Chastity, Virgin Mary,

Confession, Rosary, Sacraments, Schism, Reformation, Martin Luther

Church buildings, The Bible, Liturgy, The Word, The Holy Spirit

Summer Term

Topics: Hinduism Cultural context Antecedents Varna, Ashrama, Dharma Karma & Samsara

Key Information: India and UK British Rajj Indus valley and Ayran people Caste, age, duty Re-Incarnation, cycle of life and death

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FOOD AND NUTRITION

TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Term Rotation

Topics: Health and safety Use of equipment in the food room Practical skills; preparing fruits and vegeta-

bles. Using the oven and hob Nutrition Vitamins and minerals Understanding food labels

Key Information: Safety procedures in the food room Introducing food hygiene and correct

storage Handling meat and fish Safe use of gas and electric To know the correct equipment for a

range of tasks and how to use the equipment competently

Make a range of dishes using fruits and vegetables to be able to produce simple family meals with some accompaniments

Name the sources and functions of vitamins and minerals

Compare nutritional value of home-made and shop bought products

Adapting a recipe to make it healthier Practical lessons will be every alternate

week

Term Rotation

Topics: Working safely Inspirational research Using the sewing machine Design ideas Appliqué Fibres and fabrics Wall-hanging - plan, organise and make Evaluation

Key Information: Risk assessment Mood board; use of ICT Diagram and driving test Use of colour, pattern, shape, composition

and technical information e.g. fabrics and stitching

Method, use of bondaweb Properties and construction Students will need support to purchase or

recycle their choice of fabrics and wadding