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Year 9Subject topics
Useful Resources to support learningHow our subjects will help your child at
GCSE
Year 9 English
Topics and key areas for revision
Year 9 English - Term One
Novel: focus on developing skills for reading SAT paper
Poetry Anthology: on the theme of childhood
Year 9 English - Term two
Writing Triplets: Inform, explain, describeArgue, persuade, adviseAnalyse, review, commentImagine, explore, entertain
Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (2 KEY SCENES)
Year 9 English - Term three
SATs Revision for Reading Paper: non-fiction, media and fiction texts both modern and pre c20th
GCSE English Lit and Lang coursework
MediaOriginal Writing poetry
Much Ado key scenes
Much Ado About Nothing
Act 4, Scene 1, lines 196 to 325 'Pause awhile,' to 'dead; and so, farewell.'
AND
Act 5, Scene 4 (whole scene) 'Did I not tell you she was innocent?' to 'Strike up, pipers!'
Revision website
Everything that you need for the SAT exam will be provided in class time.
Extra revision may be undertaken at these sites:
www.samlearning.comwww.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Year 9 French Topics
Term 1 Rendez-vous Paris:Parler des passe-tempsTalking about pastimes
Faire un voyageMaking a journey
Parler à une famille françaisTalking to a French family
Term 1:
En FamillePrésenter ta maison ou ton apartementShowing someone round your home
Dire comment on aide à la maisonSaying what you do to help around the
house
Parler de la télévisionTalking about television
Term 2
J’ai CoursParler de ta routine matinaleSaying what you do every morning
Parler de l’école et des matièresTalking about school & subjects
Parler de tes matières préférées et des professeurs
Talking about your favourite subjects and teachers
Term 2
PromenadesParler d’un séjourTalk about a visit
Préparer pour un départGetting ready to go away
Parler d’un week-end dans un village de vacances
Talking about a weekend in a holiday village
Term 2:
Tenses:Past and perfect tense
Term 3:
Au ClubDire de quel club tu fais partieSaying what clubs you belong to
Dire ce qu’on fait au clubSaying what you do in your club
Discuter les activitésDiscussing activities
Term 3
Ça Ne Va Pas?Parler des maladiesTalking about illness
Parler d’objets perdusTalking about lost property
Comprendre et commiquer avec les gensUnderstanding & communicating with
people
Term 3:
Tenses:Future tense
Useful websites:
www.samlearning.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesizerevision
www.languagesonline.org.uk
Contact me if you have any questions about homework or expectations in English or Modern Foreign Languages
Humanities Faculty
History, Geography, RE, Enterprise.
Geography – Year 9
In the Autumn term students will study Brazil by looking at the climate, relief varying environments, urban-rural migration and the effects on the settlements. During the second half term we contrast this with a study of the Amazon Rainforest concentrating on conservation and what we can do personally to protect this natural environment.
The Spring term focuses on Japan, which involves energy production, industrial location factors, culture and coping with natural hazards. This is followed by coastal studies, the processes at work and then the management of the coastline around the UK. Students will consider climate change and global warning.
During the Summer term we turn to issues concerning development looking at trade and aid, the role of NGOs and Fairtrade. The final area of study in Year 9 is called Conflict and Resolutions. Students will look at the Northern Ireland issue and compare this to the civil war in Rwanda.
Geography - Books and Websites
Students will use the core textbooks:Key Geography Places, Key Geography Interactions ISBN 0748730303; Geog 2 ISBN 019 913414 6
Useful websites:www.globaleye.org.uk; www.dep.org.uk/;www.georesources.co.uk/letd.htm;www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest;www.environment-agency.gov.uk/education/schools
All topics studied in Year 9 are considered in depth at GCSE level with links to Earth Science and the Location of Business should students additionally consider studying Business Studies
History – Year 9
Autumn Term: Britain in the 20th Century (1750 – 1900)
What is the Industrial Revolution? How and why do we measure population
change? How does life change for people in London 1750
- 1900? Why did Britain gain an Empire? Transportation The Agricultural Revolution The Transport Revolution The French Revolution The American War of Independence Suffrage (building on the Levellers in Year 8)
Chartism to Suffragette
Spring term and Summer term: 20th Century World History
World War I (causes and key events) Weimar Germany Rise of Nazism and Nazi Germany Interwar 1919-1939 World War II Holocaust Can we ever justify the use of Atomic
weapons? Cold War (brief analysis) United Nations and Modern Conflict Vietnam War Apartheid
History - Books and Websites
Students will use the core textbooks: Head Start in History, Colonisation and Conflict 1750 - 1990
ISBN: 9780435323042 Modern World History for GCSE ISBN: 9780435311414 Living through History Core Book 3 ISBN: 9780435309633
Useful websites: www.historyonthenet.com; www.thegrid.org.uk; www.bbc.co.uk
PSHE – Year 9 Personal, Social & Health Education
“Young people live in a world far removed from that which their parents experienced in their teens” Ofsted
PSHE looks to prepare young people for life, working in groups and developing their listening skills.
In the Autumn term students study the Year 9 aspect of our Learn2Learn (L2L) programme entitled Team learner. L2L enhances their achievements across all subjects.
This is then followed by a unit of work concentrating on Careers. Here students understand about different skills required for different working environments. They research a variety of jobs and write a job profile about their possible choice of career. Students then learn how to write a CV and receive information about Connexions. Useful website www.Connexions
During the Spring and Summer terms students undertake a programme of study entitled Teen Big Brother. Here students will understand about different relationships and cultures, learn to respect other cultures and religions. Students will also cover part of the curriculum based on Sex and Relationships Education (SRE).
These PSHE lessons will help students for GCSE by giving them confidence and
skills to work in teams. Students will have individual access to Kudos to find out about skills and qualifications for their chosen careers and therefore be able to make the best option choices.
Religious Education (R.E.) – Year 9Autumn Term:
Buddhism
Introduction: Birth of the Buddha
How the Prince became the Buddha, the four sights
Buddhist Way of Life: Dukkha and following the Four Noble Truths
The significance of Kamma/ Meditation
Five precepts Eight-fold path What is a Buddhist’s
goal in life? The eight auspicious
signs. Creating Mandalas Buddhist Festivals Monastic Life The Sangha Buddhists in Britain
Spring Term: Christianity- Faith in Action
What do Christians believe?
What is God like? Why Jesus is called
the Saviour The Holy Spirit as our
Comforter Christian Teenagers Christian Love Forgiveness Go M.A.D. Stop the ‘Traffik’ Being Disciples of
Jesus The Angel of Mercy-
Mother Theresa The Salvation Army
Introduction to Morality
•Making Decisions•How do religious people make moral decisions•Studying a film to explore moral dilemmas•Human Rights•Intro to Capital Punishment•What are we doing to the environment?•What should we do to the environment?•Animal issues-Right or Wrong?•Is it right to eat animals?
RE - Books and Websites
Teachers always aim to share new and interesting information with students by making use of several text books and other up to date resources.
Students are encouraged to regularly read newspapers and watch relevant programmes on television.
Useful websites:• www.rsrevision.com;• www.religiousstudies.co.uk;• www.reonline.org.uk
How will this subject help students at GCSE?At KS3 RE introduces students to the six major religions in the UK.At KS4 students will focus on the two major religions – Christianity and
Islam.KS4 RE is compulsory; students follow the Edexcel exam board.RE is a very strong subject at The Harefield Academy and students perform
verywell each year.
Homework: Students are given 30-45 minutes homework per week with a formal assessment every half term.
Expectations: We encourage our students to have an awareness of the factors affecting these individual Humanities subjects.
We also want them to be able to share ideas.
How can you help? Discuss issues with your son/daughter so
that they can form their own opinions. Encourage them to take pride in their work
and to be able to listen to others.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about subject content, homework or expectations in [email protected]
ICT/Technology Faculty
ICT, Design Technology, Food and Catering.
ICT – Year 9
All students begin work on the OCR National ICT qualification. This is the beginning of their GCSE work – 100% coursework – no exams.
The initial qualification (equivalent to one GCSE) consists of 2 units
Unit 1 – ICT Skills for BusinessUnit 21 – Creating Computer Graphics
ICT – Year 9 (OCR National in ICT) Unit 21 – Creating Computer Graphics
We start the course with this unit. Students will work on the following tasks:-
Task 1: Research, collect and describe a range of existing graphics/images for use in web pages
Task 2: Plan the production of a range of graphic images for a client, to be used on their website
Task 3: Create a navigation bar or menu bar Task 4: Create a set of navigation buttons Task 5: Create an advertising banner Task 6: Present work to a client for a specific
purpose, using a suitable format for display
ICT – Year 9 (OCR National in ICT) Unit 1 – ICT Skills for Business
Students will begin working on this unit after completion of Unit 21. Tasks include:-
Task 1: File Management Task 2: Select and use tools and facilities to
download files/information Task 3: Send and receive email messages Task 4: Create a simple business spreadsheet Task 5: Use a business database Task 6: Create a variety of business documents Task 7: Create a newsletter Task 8: Create a presentation Task 9: Evidence of file management
ICT – Year 9 (OCR National in ICT)Useful Linkshttp://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/o
crnationals/ict_level_2/index.html - exam board website and sample assignments
http://www.ictpro.org/ - help with OCT National in ICT course
Design Technology – Year 9 Topics Moisture Tester Project - a full design and make
project used to provide the end of KS level for each pupil. This involves pupils soldering an electronic circuit together and then designing and making the housing for this. They choose their own target user and theme on which it is based.
Pocket Torch Project - Pupils design and make a pocket torch and the packaging to go with it. Pupils must identify the situation in which it would be used and the target user they are designing for.
Graphics Project - still to be fully decided, but likely to design and make a point of sale display for BIC pens/pencils. Designed to give them an introduction to what GCSE Graphic Products entails. Also incorporated is some technical drawing and rendering techniques.
Design Technology – Why choose for GCSE? Choosing Design and Technology either Resistant
Materials or Graphic Products allows pupils to show they have good all round skills.
It encourages them to problem solve, work independently and as a group and allows them to develop great confidence in their abilities.
Also students that have natural talent and flair in practical subjects shine in Design and Technology.
All Design and Technology lessons are FUN (ask the current Yr10's) and they will thoroughly enjoy studying either Resistant Materials or Graphic Products!!
The courses are also good for pupils who enjoy completing coursework as in is 60% coursework based.
Design Technology – Useful Linkswww.technologystudent.com - good
for all areas of D&T
Food and Catering – Year 9 Topics Autumn Term
Just desserts Desserts high in calcium for young children Why we cook food Principles and practice of grilling, baking, boiling,
microwave cooking Spring and Summer term
Sainsbury “Active Kids Get Cooking!” Qualification Design and make a potato dish to sell at the
school café Healthy quick snack foods for teenagers when
they get home from school
Food and Catering – Year 9 Topics These topics cover a range of basic cooking
skills which give students experience in following recipes, measuring, weighing, food preparation and presentation techniques. This is a good grounding for life skills and GCSE Hospitality and Catering and Entry level Catering Courses.
Useful Link – Active Kids Get Cooking! website http://www.activekidsgetcooking.org.uk/activekidsgetcooking/welcome.htm
Food and Catering – Preparation for GCSE These topics cover a range of basic cooking
skills which give students experience in following recipes, measuring, weighing, food preparation and presentation techniques. This is a good grounding for life skills and GCSE Hospitality and Catering and Entry level Catering Courses.
Students who ‘love' cooking or have a flair for practical work can achieve a good A-C grade in a subject they enjoy even if they don’t particularly want to go in to the catering industry.
Please feel free to contact me for further information on any aspect of ICT/Technology
Year 9 Science
General Information Students will all have received a Revision
Guide and a set of 3 workbooks, in years 7 and 8. The workbooks are; Life Processes and Living Things (Biology), Physical Processes (Physics) and Materials (Chemistry). Where lost/damaged, replacements for these can be purchased from the department.
Sentence construction and key words play an important part in achieving well in Science SATs. Students are encouraged throughout the 3 years to practise these skills. They should also feature in their revision.
Autumn Term
Students work through key outstanding topics as in previous years
Students are increasingly encouraged to use the Revision Guides and matching Workbooks, to continue to support their current studies and to begin revision of topics covered in years 7 and 8
Mock SATs Tests
In December students sit both Paper 1 and 2 of an actual SAT exam from a previous year.
Papers are marked to allow teachers to assess the level of understanding of topics by both individual students and the group as a whole
Students are informed of the results within the first week of the Spring Term
Spring Term
Individuals are made familiar with their own areas of weakness and encouraged to study these independently using their Revision Guides, Workbooks and the www.samlearning.com and www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize websites
Teaching groups cover modules to suit the profile indicated as most needed from analysis of class answers to questions in their mocks.
Spring Term and Summer Term
Students will begin short revision lessons on all key topics and practise the relevant past SAT questions.
Students will do peer and self assessment to help them understand the topics on which they need to focus their attention, to maximise their potential in the tests
Tips for Revision Success Keep attendance at a maximum to ensure
continuity of class based learning and homework Ensure you have the relevant equipment
available at all times; pens pencils, ruler, calculator, sharpener, rubber
Make a note of the topics at which your are least confident.
Use the www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize and www.samlearning.com websites to go through tutorials and tests to improve your understanding and recall of basic facts. Do this in short bursts several times a week. Repeat topics, especially the ones that you find tricky
Makes sure you can draw and label graphs accurately and that you can read information from them
Attend revision classes
Post SAT Summer Term
Students will begin to study for their chosen GCSE option
Key emphasis is placed on understanding how scientists investigate issues and produce theories and solutions to enhance the lives of all on Earth.
VPA Faculty
Art, Music and Drama
MUSIC 1. Term 1
Film music - composing a score for a favourite scene from a film.Students will study “program” music. They will learn about the various styles of music for film and TV. Students will learn about creating mood-music, sound-scapes and match visual and sounds effects.
• Term 2Music and the media (e.g. jingles for adverts) - Students will create an animation and design the sound effects and music using and exploring electronic, digital and Foley techniques. Students will have access to various music software including audacity and sibelius.
• Term 3Following on the theme of music and the media, students will investigate the various types of music magazines available. The content and part they play in the development, interest in and sales of popular music. The effect of what is portrayed has on popular music styles. Students will also create their own music magazine using Publisher.
Homework and home support Homework is normally set in project/homework pack form
Includes research on famous performers and artists, key themes and historical ideas.
Students will be expected to develop keyboard skills (solo and group)
Students are asked to broaden their musical experience by listening to less “traditional” music
Students are best supported if they are encouraged to spend time after school practising the keyboards available or at home on their own instrument. They should be encouraged to listen to a wider variety of music, on CD or radio stations they would not normally tune into : Smooth Fm, world music stations.
Ideally, students should have the chance to experience live music, in a variety of styles when ever possible. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize , Radio, Free music festivals and concerts, music focused magazines.
ART
Art and Design - Key Stage 3 OverviewThe schemes of work for key stage 3 are designed to fulfil the national curriculum assessment criteria.
Exploring and Developing IdeasInvestigating and Making Art, Craft and DesignEvaluating and Developing Work
Lettering/Graphics – students explore different lettering styles and the effects they create and produce an
individual outcome. Exploring Fonts – colour, scale, impact, design Decorative Lettering – illuminated manuscript,
ideograms.
Portraits – students explore difference techniques for producing portraits. Observational drawing – proportions of
the face, tonal shading, detail. Collage techniques – exploring materials. ICT – scanning, digital photography,
Photoshop. Artist Links – various.
Public Art, Design Project - students experience working to a brief to design an outcome which would be displayed in a public area. The design process – briefs, clients, audience, research, cost, materials,
health and safety. Artist Links – various from different disciplines, sculpture, mural, relief, mosaic.
Homework and home support Homework is set over two weeks and will include research on
famous artists, key themes and stylistic features and ideas. Students will be expected to develop drawing skills along with their research, visual analysis and presentation skills.
Students are best supported if they are encouraged to take pride in and look after their own equipment and bring this to lesson. Sketch books are often bigger than most, so a suitable bag is needed if this is to be kept safe. Invest in equipment and somewhere to keep it safe. Visits to galleries etc.
DRAMA
1. Genre : Students study a range of Drama genres including; Horror, Westerns, Thrillers etc. The SOW culminates in students creating a Movie Trailer which represents a genre of their choice.
2. The Runaway : Students learn about the methods of Konstantin Stanislavskui a famous Theatre Practitioner and apply this to a SOW that looks at the issue of running away from home. They apply their knowledge into creating a three dimensional character.
3. Stanislavski: Students continue to study the methods of Stanislavski and apply them to a range of texts.
4. Craig & Bentley : Students will be exploring through performance the story of one of the last people in Britain to be executed. We will focus on the skills of characterisation and dramatic tension.
5. Racism : We will explore the significance of key social events and how these can be used as the basis for a drama stimulus.
6. Devising. Students will apply all of their learned skills and apply them to a project that will involve them working as both individual s and groups to create a final performance devised completely from their own imagination.
Homework and home support Homework is set in a pack distributed at the start of each term.
These homework packs are brought to lesson and checked and normally contain plans, reflections and creative designs linked to topics covered in lessons. They are also asked to research and record ideas from various authors and key features covered.
Students are best supported if they are encouraged to keep up with the demands of the “pack”. Constant reflection and independent thought is needed to have the project recorded and completed by the end of term.
Every opportunity to see live theatre is a bonus
Useful Web Sites
www.tate.org/uk www.8notes.com/school/scores www.bbc.co.ukwww.wikipedia.org
TIMEOUT LONDON magazine Visits/Experience live performances of all
types Encourage students to get involved in
local arts activities
Please feel free to contact me for further information on any aspect of Art, Music or Drama.
Mathematics Faculty
Year 9 Maths at The Harefield Academy
Maths in year 9 is split up into 4 categories. Click on them below to find out what each one covers
Number
Algebra
Shape, space and measure
Data handling
Useful websites
All work at KS3 is extended and built upon in the GCSE maths syllabus so a sound knowledge of the above provides an essential foundation for work at GCSE
Useful books
Number
Estimation
Addition and subtraction
Factors, multiples
and primes
Using acalculator
Multiplication and division
Percentages, fractions and
decimals
Negative numbers
Place value
Rounding
Sequences
Algebra
Trial and improvement
Simplifying expressions
Solving equations
Substitution
Inequalities
Forming equations
Functions and graphs
Sequences
Shape, space and measure
Angles
Area and volume
Circles
Shape properties
Construction
Pythagoras
Scale drawing
Data handling
Probability
Collecting data
Averages
Interpreting graphs and
charts
Drawing graphs and
charts
Useful websites:
www.mathsnet.net – provides excellent explanations and exercises for all topics at KS3 as well as GCSE and A-levelhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html - a selection of fun games covering all areas of the curriculumhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/ - more explanation of the topics covered throughout KS3.http://www.mrreddy.co.uk/ks3.htm Has a
number of links to other sites covering all areas of the curriculum. Particularly good for finding fun revision games
There are a number of excellent revision books for maths. CGP offer a comprehensive selection of resources:
Key stage 3 – complete revision and practiceBook Code: MHS31RRP: £9.99Level: AllFormat: Full ColourNo. Pages: 208ISBN: 978 1 84146 383 4
Key stage 3 – revision guide, levels 5-8Book Code: MHR39RRP: £4.50Level: 5-8Format: Full ColourNo. Pages: 104ISBN: 978 1 84146 030 7
Key stage 3 – revision guide, levels 5-8Book Code: MFR39RRP: £4.50Level: 3-6Format: Full ColourNo. Pages: 112ISBN: 978 1 84146 040 6
