Key Stage 4 Curriculum Grid Spring term 2016 English Yr11 Miss Betts English Y11 Mrs Sing English Y10 Miss Betts English Y10 Mrs Sing Maths Yr11 Set 1 Learners will be looking at the specimen exam papers, ready for their exams In June. Having looked at the papers, we will embrace a journey of consolidating fundamental reading comprehension skills and basic writing skills, as well as developing our skillset with higher level skills to ensure that learners are confident and competent in their English skills. Pupils will begin a project on Animal Farm by George Orwell. They will research historical, political and sociological elements of the novel and look at the differences between the story and the animated version. They will read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts regarding the issues raised. Pupils will write their own allegorical story basing the topic on morals and fairy tales. They will read Aesop s Fables and a selection of well known fairy-tales. The completed stories will be collated into a class story book. Learners will begin to explore the novel A Monster Calls. Through using the novel as a stimulus, learners will consolidate their reading comprehension skills whilst developing their inference and deduction skills, higher level of thinking and questioning skills. We will also be consolidating basic writing skills whilst introducing higher level skills to enhance written work. All of the work that we do will be based around the GCSE obejctives. Pupils will continue to work towards an Entry Level qualification. They will read a range of non-fiction texts and develop their reading comprehension skills. They will learn about exam technique and will assess others and their own answers to enable progress. They will take a final Reading assessment in reading non-fiction texts.. The pupils are continuing to work towards their OCR Foundation GCSE exam. This term they Pupils will continue to work towards an Entry Level qualification. They will read a range of fiction texts and further develop their reading comprehension skills, using skills acquired throughout Y10. They will learn about exam technique and will assess others and their own answers to enable progress. They will prepare to take a final Reading assessment in reading fiction texts in Summer 1. The pupils are continuing to work towards their OCR Foundation GCSE exam. This term they www.mathletics.com Pupils should have their log in details in their planners. Students will fundamentally develop their basic literacy skills, in reading and writing. Simultaneously, they will be developing many key skills such as communication skills, selfmanagement skills, as well as elements of emotional intelligence and optimism. Pupils will be notified of the types of work relating to the topics which they study.
Constructions Angle properties Ratio and Proportion Percentage change Plotting co-ordinates Drawing graphs from equations Solving linear equations Calculations with fractions and decimals Plotting scatter graphs, lines of best fit and using correlation http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifi cations/gcse-mathematicsj560-from-2015/ Use this link for information on the course, including practice papers. Occasional reference will be made to the Maths in Work video series. Maths in Work Maths Y11 Set 2 Level 3 scheme of learning. This term they Area and perimeter Label and measure angles Use money Read the time on analogue and digital clocks Convert between units of time Level 3 scheme of learning. This term they Solve simple proportion problems Recognise equivalent fractions Order decimals and fractions Calculate simple percentages Construct and interpret graphs in real-life contexts Calculate the mean, median, mode and range from a set of data www.mathletics.com Pupils should have their log in details in their planners. http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifi cations/entry-level- mathematics-r449-from- 2016/ Use this link for information on the course, including practice papers. Pupils will be notified of the types of work relating to the topics which they study. There will be additional emphasis on the basic skills surrounding money and time. Where possible, there will be practical experiences of using these. Maths Y10 Set 1 Level 3 scheme of learning. This term they Area and perimeter Label and measure angles Use money Read the time on analogue and Level 3 scheme of learning. This term they Solve simple proportion problems Recognise equivalent fractions Order decimals and fractions www.mathletics.com Pupils should have their log in details in their planners. http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifi cations/entry-level- mathematics-r449-from- 2016/ Pupils will be notified of the types of work relating to the topics which they study. Occasional reference will be made to the Maths in Work video series.
digital clocks Convert between units of time Calculate simple percentages Construct and interpret graphs in real-life contexts Calculate the mean, median, mode and range from a set of data Use this link for information on the course, including practice papers. Maths in Work Maths Y10 Set 2 Level 2 scheme of learning, with tasks being differentiated appropriately. This term they Venn Diagrams Listing events Completing tally charts Extracting information from tables Rounding numbers Estimating amounts Level 2 scheme of learning, with tasks being differentiated appropriately. This term they Continue sequences Use function machines Estimate height, lengths and weights Calculate simple area and perimeter Measure angles Use money, including giving change from up to 5 www.mathletics.com Pupils should have their log in details in their planners. http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifi cations/entry-level- mathematics-r449-from- 2016/ Use this link for information on the course, including practice papers. Pupils will be notified of the types of work relating to the topics which they study. There will be additional emphasis on the basic skills surrounding money and time. Where possible, there will be practical experiences of using these. Science Yr11 Set 1 Pupils will be studying OCR Gateway GCSE Module: C2 Chemical Resources The structure of the Earth Construction materials Metals and alloys Making cars Manufacturing chemicals: making ammonia Pupils will be studying OCR Gateway GCSE topics: B2 - Understanding Our Environment Recycling Interdependence Adaptations Natural Selection Population and Pollution Sustainability BBC Bitesize Chemical resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/school s/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_ga teway/chemical_resources/ Understanding our environment http://www.bbc.co.uk/school s/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_ga teway/understanding_environ Pupils will discuss careers relating to the content taught. This will include careers in: Discuss careers associated with volcanos e.g. Farmer, tourist industry etc. The building industry from quarrying through surveying onto design &
Science Y11 Set 2 Science Y10 Set 1 Acids and bases Fertilisers and crop yields Chemicals from the sea: the chemistry of sodium chloride B2 - Understanding Our Environment Classification Energy Flow Recycling Pupils will be learning the following at Entry Level: Reflex actions are automatic and rapid. A healthy diet contains the right balance of the different foods you need and the right amount of energy. People who exercise regularly are usually fitter than people who take little exercise. Drugs affect our body chemistry. Medical drugs are developed and tested before being used to relieve illness or disease. Some people use drugs recreationally. Some of these drugs are legal, some illegal. Pupils will be learning the following topics at GCSE Level: Heating houses Keeping Homes Warm P2 - Living For The Future (Energy Resources) Collecting energy from the Sun Generating electricity Global warming Fuels for power Pupils will be learning the following at Entry Level: Bacteria & viruses may reproduce rapidly inside the body and may produce poisons (toxins) that make us feel ill. White blood cells help defend against bacteria by ingesting them, and red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen around the body. Antibiotics, including penicillin, are medicines that help cure bacterial disease. Many processes within the body are coordinated by chemical substances called hormones. Pupils will be learning the following topics at GCSE Level: Stable Earth Staying Healthy ment/ Energy Resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/school s/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_ga teway/_energy/ Balanced diet http://www.bbc.co.uk/educa tion/guides/zyjx6sg/revision Microbes http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesiz e/ks3/science/organisms_b ehaviour_health/disease/re vision/4/ Understanding organisms http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoo ls/gcsebitesize/science/ocr _gateway/understanding_or ganisms/ building Talk about metallurgy and metallic engineering and working Talk about the car building industry and the range of careers covered by that. Talk about the chemical industry and all the associated careers within it. Also discuss farming. Pupils will discuss careers relating to the content taught. This will include careers in: Leisure linking to fitness - working in a gym, fitness instructor. Police/community support officer linking to legal and illegal drugs. Health care assistant linking with immunity. Pupils will discuss careers relating to the content taught. This will include careers in: Leisure linking to
The Electromagnetic Spectrum Fitness and Health Lights and Lasers Human Health and Diet Wireless Signals The Nervous System Energy for the Home http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoo ls/gcsebitesize/science/ocr _gateway/_energy/ fitness - working in a gym, fitness instructor. Health care assistant linking with health. Careers in technology linking with wireless signals. Science Y10 Set 2 Pupils will continue working towards their AQA Entry Level qualification. They will be studying the following topics: Entry Level Component 5 Energy, Forces & Structure of Matter Pupils will continue working towards their AQA Entry Level qualification. They will be studying the following topics: Entry Level Component 5 Energy, Forces & Structure of Matter BBC Bitesize Energy http://www.bbc.co.uk/educat ion/topics/z2wqtfr Forces http://www.bbc.co.uk/educat ion/topics/zmj7hyc Solids, liquids and gases http://www.bbc.co.uk/educat ion/topics/z67mn39 Pupils will discuss careers relating to the content taught. This will include careers in: The Energy Industry Driving Instructors/The Police/The Highways Agency Home Cooking Skills Y10 Home Cooking Skills Y11 Y11 Enterprise/ICT This term Y10 will be cooking a range of dishes, practising different skills that are required for their course. They will undertake two short projects- one about cooking with pastry and the second is to be confirmed. Y11 will be building up to their final assessment work for Entry Level or Level 1. Some time will be spent developing skills and some time given to practising their final dishes. They will need to plan, produce outcomes and reflect on their learning. Spring 1 Enterprise. Students research different Enterprises and work as a team to plan an enterprise initiative which they will put into practice during the Spring term. They will analyse their previous project and work on improving their satisfaction and profit in another project. ICT spring 2. Students will be finalising their coursework folders to ensure that work is complete and to an adequate standard to fulfil exam requirements. Please encourage your child to get involved with the preparation and clearing up of meals at. All skills taught within this unit are life skills that are relevant to the wider world beyond school. They are skills that can be transferred to support independence. ICT Students will learn to develop their information technology and business awareness skills as well as elements of self-
Y10 Computing/ Enterprise Computing spring 1. This half term, students will be working on the Trends in Computing strand of their course. They will have to identify, and describe, a technology that interests them. They will then be required to research into the changes that have taken place within this technology, with examples. Finally, students will have to think about the impact of their technology on society. Spring 2 Enterprise. Students will begin the assessment coursework for an entry Level Award in Exploring enterprise skills. They will look at Enterprising individuals and identify what makes them Enterprising. They will undertake a personal skills audit and explore enterprise skill, qualities and attitudes. Students will assess their Autumn Enterprise project and reflect on their successes and failings. management and teamwork Enterprise Students will be considering the real-life skills that they are developing and how these apply in the workplace. They will investigate job roles and businesses that have been successful as well as taking on roles and acquiring skills in their own Enterprise business. Y11 PE Y10 PE Students will be completing the final assessments for the OCR Entry Level Certificate in PE. They will be finalising their practical performance in at least 2 skill areas. Students will also analyse a performance of another candidate and suggest ways to improve the performance. Students will begin the OCR Entry Level Certificate in PE. They will begin training in at least 2 sports of their choice, chosen from a range of practical activities. Students will be marked and assessed against 3 performance levels. Encourage your child to be as active as possible, aiming for at least half an hour of heart rate raising activity every day. Investigate local sport and leisure facilities, what is available in your local area? What help is available for those on a low income / with disabilities to access sport? Students will develop a wider understanding of how their bodies work. Simultaneously, they will be developing many key skills such as confidence, team work, problem solving, determination, leadership and optimism to aid them in future life.
Year 11 P4C/SRE Year 10 SRE/P4C Y11 Arts Award Spring 1 P4C Continuing to develop the pupils skills to debate and discuss a range of issues and to develop a deeper understanding and ability to reason and argue ideas. Encourage the development of thinking skills from being a caring, creative, collaborative thinker towards being a critical thinker; asking questions what if... There will be a range of stimuli that may link either to topical news, a story with moral issues, video clips that stimulate discussion through to links to other curriculum areas. Spring 1 SRE - students will complete a Module on Feelings and Relationships. This includes : Happiness, Anger, Fear and Feeling Low. We will explore how to recognise these feelings, how to manage them and how they can influence Relationships and understanding of ourselves and our behaviour. Shakespeare Challenge (Bronze) Inspiration Students research actors and directors who have Shakespearian experience. They look at their lives, careers and contribution to the celebration of Shakespeare s works. They will record their findings in their Portfolio. Spring 2 - SRE Sexual health and relationships. Students will work in groups according to gender and level of understanding on puberty, revising fertilisation, contraception, pregnancy and birth, healthy and happy relationships and choices. This will involve open and honest conversations about sex and give students an opportunity to ask any questions. Spring 2 P4C Continuing to develop the pupils skills to debate and discuss a range of issues and to develop a deeper understanding and ability to reason and argue ideas. Encourage the development of thinking skills from being a caring, creative, collaborative thinker towards being a critical thinker; asking questions what if... There will be a range of stimuli that may link either to topical news, a story with moral issues, video clips that stimulate discussion through to links to other curriculum areas. Shakespeare Challenge (Bronze) Students will visit the RSC in Stratford upon Avon and take part in a workshop with staff from the theatre.. They will research aspects of Shakespeare s life and visit places of interest recording their views and images of their visit in their Portfolio. *There may be an opportunity for http://www.artsaward.org.uk /site/?id=65 Students will explore emotions and behaviours and discuss appropriate behaviours in and around others including in a workplace and out in the Community. Students will learn about different jobs and roles within a theatre environment and research professional actors and directors, gaining an understanding of the skills, education and experiences with lead to this career choice.
students to see another performance of Shakespeare s Antony and Cleopatra at the RSC in Stratford. Y10 Arts Award Y11 Art Arts Award (Bronze) Students will begin to explore the actual art of photography. This will consist of learning how to frame shots effectively, how to take different sorts of photographs, how to take good photographs. Learners will continue to develop their portfolio with the images that they take. Students will be continuing to complete their GCSE Art portfolio, under the supervision of their new teacher, to ensure that it fulfils the WJEC requirements. More information can be gained on request. Y10 Art Year 10 will embark on an ABC Awards accredited course, under the guidance of their new teacher. The course will cover a variety of art based skills from this the pupils will produce a portfolio of work. More information can be gained on request. Y11 Land Studies Students will be assessing the school garden and coming up with a list of jobs to be done. They will then undertake the tasks and keep a diary of the work they have done. Please encourage students to help out in their own gardens. It would be great if they could plant some bulbs at - in borders or in pots. There are plenty of gardening programs on the TV that they could watch, which would help with their general knowledge. Y10 DT Students will design and make a steady hand game. This will involve following a basic design process. Students will produce their idea by cutting and shaping the material they have chosen, this will involve a simple construction method. Students will be introduced to thyristor latch circuit allowing for a buzzer and/or LED light to be included in the design. Students will evaluate their completed project and suggest any modifications. http://www.artsaward.org.uk /site/?id=65 The BBC have good learning resources in many areas, including gardening: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learnin g/subjects/gardening.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/sch ools/gcsebitesize/design/re sistantmaterials/ Please encourage your child to explore Materials and components section. Students will be developing their self management skills alongside their information technology skills. Pupils will discuss careers associated with the tasks they undertake e.g. working at a garden centre, landscape gardening, animal care
Y10 Music Y11 Music This term we will be developing new instrumental skills to be able to play with others in a band situation and work towards a performance. This will be on a theme chosen by the students and rehearsals will allow personal skills development towards Unit 1- playing a part within a group. This term the students will develop different bands and performance groups to build new skills and try new songs. This will give extra evidence for unit 1 making sounds/playing part of a group. L1 Tech will record the material as they require a recording studio session for their portfolio. Please allow personal practice and specific listening so the students can choose material that they enjoy and want to play. Try to help learning words to a song. Students will be looking at life ready areas 3, 4 and 7. They will be looking at pupil needs, links to careers, and links with FE for progression.