Year 7 Subject Information
Welcome I am delighted to present your guide to our Year 7 curriculum at South Hunsley School. I hope you will find it useful and informative. It is designed to help prompt and support conversations with your child about their learning throughout the year, and in particular when we send your child’s reports home in December, March and July. We have recently completed an extensive review of our Key Stage 3 curriculum, which runs through Years 7 and 8. We want to be sure students have every opportunity to build upon the excellent progress they have made in their primary schools. We are also keen to lay the strong foundations needed for the new challenges presented by revised GCSE courses which, as you may know, are now graded 9 -1 rather than A* - G. This guide outlines our ‘Big Questions’ curriculum. It sets out the syllabus for each Year 7 subject area and is intended to be a general guide, because the specific level of work and topics covered may vary between students and classes in order to ensure all students can get the most from their lessons. We hope you are able to use it as a starting point in discussing your son or daughter’s learning with them and also to provide a little more information on the content that has been assessed in our termly data reports. If you have questions about any element of this book, or our assessment and reporting systems, please visit our school website or the school VLE where you will find detailed guides. We wish all of our Year 7 students a happy and successful time at South Hunsley. Jonny Uttley Executive Principal
English (Reading) Big Questions Are novels just stories? Are we all potential villains? Why should I read poetry?
Knowledge and Skills Use quotations to support understanding Deduce, infer or interpret texts Examine structure and presentation of texts Explore effects of language and grammar Explain writers’ viewpoints and their effect Consider social and historical contexts
English (Writing) Big Questions Why do we share knowledge and history? Can real life be staged? Does a genre limit the possibilities of a text?
Knowledge and Skills Write imaginative and thoughtful texts Write texts appropriate to task, reader and purpose Organise ideas effectively Use paragraphs effectively Use sentences accurately and effectively Punctuate sentences accurately Select effective vocabulary Use correct spelling
Maths Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Use and identify prime numbers, factors (or divisors), multiples, common factors, common multiples, highest common factor, lowest common multiple and prime factorisation Order of operations (BODMAS) What do I know about this Powers and roots number? Interpret and compare numbers in standard form Describe, sketch and draw: points, lines, parallel lines, How can I transform this perpendicular lines, right angles, regular polygon and shape? other polygons that are reflectively and rotationally symmetric Identify properties of and describe the results of transformations including translations, rotations and reflections Identify and construct congruent triangles and similar shapes Order different types of number Understand and use place value Use the four operations with fractions Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages How can we represent Use and calculate percentages parts of a whole? Use standard units of mass, length, time, money and other measures How can we analyse this Construct, describe and interpret appropriate tables, data? charts and diagrams Compare data from lists, tables charts and diagrams Describe mathematical relationships between two variables Use and interpret algebraic notation including Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions What does this symbol Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of mean? expressions, equations, inequalities, term and factor How can we describe this Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions shape? Rearrange formulae to change the subject Solve linear equations Identify and use properties of 3D shapes
Science Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Writing lab reports Writing risk assessments How can I work Analysing evidence and making conclusions scientifically? Selecting and using scientific apparatus What are the building Comparing animal and plant cells blocks of life? Organisation in organisms Photosynthesis and diffusion Balanced and healthy diets and the digestive system Describe the structure/properties of states Explain changes of state Explain the keywords involved with solutions What does the world look Investigate a range of separation techniques like to a particle? Describe the Solar system Where do I live in the solar Explain days and seasons system? Calculate mass and weight Calculate distance, speed and time Discuss Newton’s first law Investigate the effects of air resistance Describe reproductive systems in plants/animals Describe fertilisation and pregnancy Explain the concept of interdependence Explain biodiversity and extinction Could X-men be amongst Describe chromosomes, genes and DNA us? Analyse the Periodic Table Describe material properties What is the latest trend in Distinguish between atoms, molecules and elements chemistry? Investigate the reactions of elements How does light and sound Recall what acids and alkalis are Describe how indicators are used reach us? Investigate variation between species Investigate how sound travels Describe how we see and hear Investigate how light travels Investigate coloured light
Art Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Find inspiration and ideas How do we record what Choose, explore and make use of different media we see? Recognise and apply different artistic styles Reflect on own work and work of others What can we learn from Identify potential and limits of different materials and artists? media Gather and organise research Use research to help with planning What is colour? Make and keep observations to help develop artistic How can artists inspire us? creations Develop deeper reflection skills Show how personal intentions are captured in final outcomes What is pattern? Evaluate creative outcomes What is texture? Use previous experiences of media to record ideas, observations and intentions
Drama Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills How can stimuli help us to Develop collaborative skills Interpret a stimulus and use this as a starting point for create work? original performances How can we communicate atmosphere to an audience?
Create characters and sustain roles Understand and apply key drama skills Evaluate own performances
How can we make Shakespeare relevant for a 21st Century audience?
Develop collaborative skills
Is the use of new technology creating a Utopian or Dystopian future? How can mime and melodrama help the audience suspend their disbelief?
Understand the context of a play Sustain longer roles during a performance Identify appropriate genres and styles Use key terminology when exploring and evaluating work Use of movement and mime skills Create an appropriate atmosphere Communicate ideas to an audience Apply skills and techniques appropriate to genres and styles Reflect on the work of others, using key terminology
Enterprise Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Identify different entrepreneurs and the skills they have Understand different business ownership types and What is the best way to set analyse the benefits and drawbacks of them up a new business? Understand how to trade shares How to find out what your customers want Who are my customers? Understand why businesses use different pricing strategies
How can I find the best staff? Will my business succeed?
Understand the importance of the right location Understand how a safe workplace can motivate employees Understand how the recruitment process is vital to the success of a business Show how customer service can lead to a competitive advantage Create a suitable business plan Understand the importance of a suitable brand image Explore how to manage the finances of a small business
Identify the sources of finance available to a small Where will I get my money business Understand the importance of a budget from? Know how to increase profits and revenue How do I produce the Understand how businesses add value to a product/ product/service that service customers want? Understand why different production methods are used Identify the procedures for ensuring quality
Food Big Questions What is it for and how do I use it?
What are nutrients?
What factors affect food choice?
Knowledge and Skills Health and safety in the kitchen Understand risks in the kitchen Select the best utensils and equipment for the job Recognise the food groups Experience a wide variety of ingredients Understand sources of nutrients Follow a method to create a dish Understand likes and dislikes, and taste and texture in food Choose and adapt recipes and finishing techniques Cultural influences on food Make sustainable food choices
Geography Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Describe key locational places within our world Use geographical terminology Use 4 and 6 figure grid references Interpret relief on a map What can maps teach us? Use map symbols Use scale on an ordnance survey map Use enquiry skills to find out more about countries within Europe Describe physical and human features on maps Describe different layers of the rainforest Explain plant and animal adaptations to their environment Construct and interpret climate graphs Could I live in the Amazon Use locational detail to describe a place rainforest? Use geographical terminology Analyse development to show sustainability Evaluate different threats and benefits to the rainforest Construct judgements Understand different types of coastal erosion Explain the impacts of coastal erosion Why are our coastlines changing?
Understand and empathise with different points of view Describe and explain changes to landscapes Use geographical terminology Analyse different factors that cause coastal recession Understand and explain different coastal issues such as coastal pollution and rising sea levels
History Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge The Roman Empire The Roman army What have invaders ever The idea of being civilised done for us? The Roman legacy The British in 1066 Why was William known Claims to the throne as the Conqueror? The reasons behind the Norman Victory Concepts and skills Chronology, cause and consequence, structure and organisation Knowledge The criteria for a good medieval king The kings in the Middle Ages Why do the Middle Ages William’s methods of control: feudal system, castles, matter to me? Domesday Book, law and order The reasons for the murder of Becket How measly were the Middle Ages? King John The Magna Carta and the origins of parliament Concepts and Skills Interpretation, significance, structure and organisation Knowledge The British by the end of the Middle Ages The different identities – Scotland and Wales The Tudor dynasty Why do different people tell different stories about Catholics and Protestants The Reformation – Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and the UK? Elizabeth I and their religious policy Why was the Tudor period Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada so turbulent? The power of the monarchy in 1603 Concept and skills Difference, interpretation, cause and consequence Structure and organisation Revision
Information Technology Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Create 3D Computer Games Program in a visual programming environment Develop creative skills by designing different levels
What makes a good game? Develop logical thinking skills by programming and controlling different characters What can you do with a Identify the functions of the vital components within a ÂŁ35 computer? computer system Understand to use a command-line interface to control a computer Explain how to control electronic circuits using computer programs Create programmes using text-based programming Can a computer draw like a human? How do computers communicate?
How do everyday objects work? How do I stay safe online?
Use a range of different programming concepts including iteration, selection, syntax, debugging Use computers to store data and information Convert decimal numbers into binary Use a computer to add binary values Show how text values are stored within a computer Control real-life objects Explain how decisions and procedures are used to control every-day objects Improve efficiency in the systems used to control everyday objects Potential dangers associated with online activity Staying safe online and reporting concerns Presenting information to a younger audience about being safe online
MFL Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge How and why do we learn Talk about myself and others Free-time and hobbies languages? Likes and dislikes How do I use my School life knowledge of gender Family and friends and plural forms to make Skills changes? Listen and respond to the spoken language Explore the patterns and sounds of language How do verbs work? Engage in conversations Ask and answer questions What key sound patterns Give opinions do we recognise? Develop accurate pronunciation How can we use the target Read and show understanding of words, phrases and language in the classroom? simple paragraphs Write phrases from memory and adapt to create new What key words do we use sentences to talk about language? Develop vocabulary Understand and use basic grammar
Music Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Historical context of the slave trade How has the Atlantic Vocal and performing techniques African Slave trade influenced Western Music? Spiritual singing, solo and in small groups Explore the Elements of Music ‘Dawn Interlude’ by How much do the Benjamin Britten, using a graphic score Elements of Music Create a soundtrack and graphic score using musical influence mood? instruments and voice How can maths help me in Playing the keyboard with both hands Music? How should I use my practice time to achieve a confident and fluent performance?
Recording performances Playing a variety of tunes
Compose a simple composition How can music technology Compose more complex pieces help me in Music? What skills do I need to develop to perform successfully in an ensemble?
Using music software Scoring a composition, adding dynamics and tempo Explore Latin American music Whole class performance of ‘Lazy Latin’
PE Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Badminton: forehand, backhand, serving, positioning
How will PE challenge me? Gymnastics: body position, gymnasts’ skills developing routines Dance: developing a range of movements, developing a Can I produce ‘creative sequence, timing and musicality performances’ in sport? Fitness: my body’s abilities, warm ups and cool downs, recovery rates Attacking, defending, dribbling, passing and shooting What challenges are Strategies and tactics, combining skills with accuracy available in games? Control, positioning, basic team coordination skills, coaching and communicating Why is communication Sports included: basketball, hockey, rugby, netball, important in sport? football How can I increase my participation? What tactics and techniques should I use?
Athletics: running, jumping, throwing, setting a baseline, working towards personal bests Tennis: groundstrokes, forehand, backhand, serving, movement of self and movements of opponent Softball, rounders and cricket: throwing, bowling, catching, fielding on the ground, batting
Product Design Big Questions
Is it natural or manmade?
What are smart materials?
What is engineering?
Knowledge and Skills Introduction to the workshop Quality control Health and safety Understand the properties of wood Tools and equipment techniques and skills Understand different manufacturing processes Describe the properties and justify the use of different materials Considering the needs of the user in designing and making Communication skills in 2D & 3D Making use of more complex workshop equipment Final assembly of products Understand how mechanisms work Identify CAM profiles and how they are used in the real world Develop graphic and technical communication skills Use a range of materials to manufacture moving components
RS Big Questions
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge Defining Britishness Religious and British identity British values Diversity and its benefits/challenges
What does it mean to be British?
The importance of a multi-cultural society
What does it mean to be a Christian?
Who inspires me?
Food and customs in society Religion and law Skills Reflecting on identity Expressing ideas Valuing diversity Knowledge Christian beliefs and values The Trinity, Miracles, Festivals, Symbols, Buildings, Parables Christian denominations Worship Skill Identifying key themes and content Reflecting on Christian identity Knowledge Who inspires me Leaders and leadership skills Martin Luther King Jnr, Malala, Guru Nanak, Jesus Own leadership and beliefs- my manifesto Skills Researching key leaders Considering leadership skills Developing own leadership skills
Textiles Big Questions What is it for and how do I use it?
Which is more important, style or quality?
What are the functions of materials?
Knowledge and Skills Health and safety in the workshop Understand risks in the workshop Select the best tools and equipment for the job Research, plan and make a finished piece Use a sewing machine when creating designs Produce more accurate designs Carry out effective quality control Use effective hand sewing skills Follow instructions and guides carefully Work economically with materials Carry out effective quality assurance
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