Curriculum Area/Content
STEM
Year 7 overview Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Project
How can we live longer?
Principia to Mars
Engineering energy
Beat the flood
Print a body part
Cosmetic chemistry
Science NC Coverage
Nutrition and Digestion Health and Drugs Energy transfers
Forces and Effects Plant reproduction Energy transfers
Electricity Energy resources Energy transfers
Forces and Effects Particles
Cells and Tissues Energy transfers
Particles Atoms and Elements Acids and Alkalis Energy transfers
Carrying out research Evaluation
Design Brief & Specification Presentation Development Ideas
Select and use with skill materials/proces ses/techniques Health & Safety: Working environment. Tools & Equipment
Design Brief & Specification Select and use with skill materials/proce sses/techniques Health & Safety: Working environment. Tools & Equipment
CAD/CAM Presentation Production Planning
Development Ideas Presentation Production Planning Evaluation
D&T NC Coverage
Year 7 overview Autumn 1
Big Ideas
Real world links
STEM Skills
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Organisms require a supply of energy and materials for which they are often dependent on or in competition with other organisms.
Organisms are organised on a cellular basis. Changing the movement of an object requires net force to be acting on it.
The total amount of energy in the Universe is always the same but energy can be transformed when things change or are made to happen.
The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate
Organisms are organised on a cellular basis.
All material in the Universe is made of very small particles.
Health promotion NHS Design
Tim Peake Mission Sent into Space (Triathlon Challenge)
Alderney Barrage Sustainability Project Engineering
Engineering United Utilities link Water aid
Auto desk Medical professionals (inc transplant and prosthetics).
L’Oreal Young Scientist Centre
Creativity Ability to learn and adapt
Problem solving Communication and interpersonal skill
Organisation skills Team working
Valuing diversity and difference Negotiation skills
Communicatio n and interpersonal skills Organisation skills
Working under pressure and to deadlines Creativity
Year 7 Overview Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Analysis.
Measurement
Investigation
Evaluation
Scientific Attitudes
Experimental skills
Mastering Mathematics
Fractions and decimals Percentages and pie charts
Rounding decimals Calculating the mean
Application of algebra Calculating the mean
Angles Application of algebra
Percentages and pie charts
Rounding decimals Calculating the mean
Writing to persuade.
Note taking
Loving Literacy
Reading factual information and summarising key points.
Speaking and listening (presentation)
Writing and following instructions
Writing an explanation text
Working Scientifically
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 8 Overview-science Autumn 1
Topic
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Particles and Atoms, elements and compounds Cells and tissues
Tech Project Energy transfers
Animal and Plant Reproduction Acids and Alkalis and simple reactions
Tech project Electricity and energy resources
Environment and adaptation Periodic Table
Tech Project Magnets and Electromagnets
All material in the universe is made of very small particles.
The total amount of energy in the universe is always the same but energy can be transformed when things change or are made to happen.
Genetic information is passed down from one generation of organisms to another
The total amount of energy in the universe is always the same but the energy can be transformed when things change or are made to happen.
Organisms require a supply of energy and materials for which they are often dependent on or in competition with other organisms
Objects can affect other objects at a distance
Organisms are organised on a cellular basis.
Overarching big ideas (Ideas of science and ideas about science)
Autumn 2
All material in the universe is made of very small particles.
All material in the universe is made of very small particles
Year 8 Overview-science
Working Scientifically
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Asking questions and making predictions: Applying the particle model Evaluating methods: looking at onion cells
Presenting data: Television’s hot Analysing and Evaluating results – investigating temperature over time
Presenting and Interpreting data: IVF Clinics Planning and designing investigations: What affects how fast sycamore fruits fall? Making and recording observations: Soothing the ache of heartburn
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Asking questions and making predictions : Lighting up the world
Building Scientific awareness: sampling plants on the school field Building Scientific awareness: Mendeleev plays patience
Calculating scientifically: Pole reversal
Word familiarisation, Speaking and listening (debate), persuasive writing Measurement, using formulae
Word familiarisation, extended writing Calculating area, using tables Word familiarisation, Patterns and sequences
Word familiarisation, reading Using formulae
Investigating temperature change: precision and accuracy
RWCM
Using formulae, plotting and interpreting graphs Word familiarisation, writing explanations Word familiarisation, extended writing (evaluation), reading Units of measurement
Plotting and interpreting graphs, taking measurements Word familiarisation, writing conclusions
Using tables, measurements Word familiarisation, speaking and listening (discussion and debate), Graphs and tables, equations, measuring Word familiarisation
Year 8 Overview-Tech Year 8 Technol ogy consists of one project ran throughout the year. The project enabl es l earners to focus on and explore the design process. They well learn how to develop realistic design proposals as a result of the exploration of both users’ needs and design opportunities. They will also learn how to dev el op the skil l s to cr itical l y anal yse, eval uate, test and r efine their own ideas whil st designing and making. By the end of each term in year 8 learners will:
Autumn
Year 8
Be able to carry out research independently. Be able to explain the importance of research. To know how research can be carried out and why it must be. Be able to identify different materials by their correct name. Be able to describe basic material properties.
Spring
Summer
Be able to verbally explain what a specification is and be able to write one with explanations. Able to create detailed design ideas with annotation, development and 3rd party feedback. Be able to understand the importance of modelling an idea. Be able to list the majority of tools and equipment and know how to use them with precision and control. Be able to produce step by step plans of the main stages of making. Be able to evaluate my work by checking against a design specification.
Know how to use the disk sander, Fret Saw and Sublimation printer. Have basic soldering skills. Be able to use 2D Design to create a document that can be laser cut independently. Be able to safely use a craft knife, safety rule and protective matt. Be able to identify a number of SMART materials. Have basic Isometric creating skills. Know why packaging is used. Have knowledge of finishes and know how to apply them. (Paint, varnish, wax).
Year 9 Overview-Tech At the end of Year 8 students wil l opt for the pathway of their choice, choosing one course from the three subject areas of Appl ied Design, Creative Arts an d Heal th and Wel l being . I n the area of applied design the following pathways By the end of each term in year 9 students will‌
Autumn 1
Built Environment
Level 1 - skills
Spring 1
Unit 1: Defining a Sustainable Construction Project
Engineering
Unit 6: Computer-aided Engineering
Graphic Design
Unit 1: Understand Graphic Processes, Materials and Techniques
Product Design
Unit 1: Exploring design and enterprise Skills.
Summer 1 Unit 2: Developing a sustainable construction project
Unit 1: The Engineered World Unit 2: Research Sources of Ideas in a Graphic Design Context
Unit 2: Research and develop Design Ideas for products
Autumn 2
Spring 2
Unit 3: Delivering a Sustainable Construction Project
Summer 2
Unit 4: Evaluating a Sustainable Construction Project
Unit 2: Investigating an Engineered Product
Unit 5: Engineering Materials
Unit 3: Develop Ideas and Graphic Solutions
Unit 4: Plan, Produce and Present Final Graphic Design Work
Unit 3: Respond to a Craft Brief
Unit 4: Produce Final Craft Work
Year 10-11 Overview-Tech Autumn 1
Spring 1
Summer 1
Unit 1: The Engineered World
Autumn 2 Unit 2: Investigating an Engineered Product
Engineering
Unit 6: Computer-aided Engineering
Graphic Products
Design and Make Assignment 1 Introduction to skills needed for GCSE Control Assessment and knowledge base.
Design and Make Assignment 2 Building on skills from Assignment 1, Extending on how to achieve the higher grades in Control Assessment.
Resistant Materials
Design and Make Assignment 1 Introduction to skills needed for GCSE Control Assessment and knowledge base.
Design and Make Assignment 2 Building on skills from Assignment 1, Extending on how to achieve the higher grades in Control Assessment.
Textile Products
Design and Make Assignment 1 Introduction to skills needed for GCSE Control Assessment and knowledge base.
Design and Make Assignment 2 Building on skills from Assignment 1, Extending on how to achieve the higher grades in Control Assessment.
Spring 2
Summer 2
Unit 5: Engineering Materials
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