Curriculum Map Year 9 (page 1 of 6) Subject Autumn Term English Conflict in Fiction and Non-Fiction Maths Biology Assessment : Paper 2 Language style Autumn Term Conflict in Fiction and Non-Fiction Poetry GCSE style assessment (Literature) Speak Out Challenge: Talk: (2 4 minutes) Unit 13 - Sequences Unit 14-3D shapes 9B1: Variation and Environment Heredity and Variation: review animal and plant cells and fertilisation, transmission of genetic information, continuous/discontinuous variation Genes: development of DNA model, chromosome structure, biodiversity, gene banks Natural Selection: adaptations, differences between and within species, successful competition Ecosystems: review Y7 Environment topic, interdependence, insect pollination of crops, toxic materials Shakespeare and the media Y9 Exams Shakespeare and the media Shakespeare Literature reading assessment Speak Out Challenge: Memorise: (3-5 minutes) Unit 15 - Ratio and proportion Unit 16 - Probability Classic Literature/ Literature Paper 1 task KS3 Biology Revision (Years 7-9) End of KS3 Science Exam GCSE Science New Maths GCSE Course begins Literary Detectives Write an ending of a detective novel or a 'what happens next' moment. Speak Out Challenge: Prepared reading: (3 minutes)
Curriculum Map Year 9 (page 2 of 6) Subject Chemistry Autumn Term first Autumn Term half 9C1: Metals and reactions Metals: properties, symbols, Periodic table Oxidation: rusting/corrosion, burning metals change of mass, ph of metal/non-metal oxides Metal Reactions with Water: patterns in reactivity, link to reactivity series Metal Reactions with Acid: patterns in reactivity, link to reactivity series Displacement Reactions: link reactions to reactivity series Extraction of Metals: position of carbon in reactivity series, use of carbon in extracting metals KS3 Chemistry Revision (Years 7-9) End of KS3 Science Exam GCSE Science Physics Games 9P1: Forces and their Effects Review of Y7 Forces: types, units, effects, Hooke s Law, weight, magnetic force Forces and Motion: review balanced/unbalanced, speed, distance time graphs; relative motion, change in motion linked to force Review Gravity Forces: calculating weight, different planets, Earth-Sun & Earth-Moon Pressure: force/area, increase with depth, upthrust, floating, sinking, atmospheric pressure, decrease with height, gas pressure Moments: law, calculating turning effect, simple machines (levers) Energy Transfers: review different examples, work done on deformation, energy changes and conservation of energy Boys: Football Girls: Badminton Boys: Football Girls: Hockey Boys: Hockey Girls: Football KS3 Physics Revision (Years 7-9) End of KS3 Science Exam Boys: Rugby Girls: Basketball GCSE Science Boys: Softball Girls: Striking & Fielding Boys: Tennis Girls: Volleyball
Curriculum Map Year 9 (page 3 of 6) Subject Autumn Term Autumn Term PE All pupils in their other PE lesson then complete the following until Easter: - Gymnastics/trampolining - Basketball (boys) - Young Netball Leaders (girls) - Dance (girls) - HRE/Cross Country (boys) - Swimming They then do a term of Athletics in the summer term BEE Python - programming Photoshop - Magazines Advertising linked to magazine History Europe pre-1914 Votes for Women What was life like in the 1920s? A study of Emily Davison Britain, Germany and Assessment the USA Geography Causes and events of WW1: including trench warfare and the role of the generals Is it fair to solely blame Germany for causing WW1? Assessment The end of the war, Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations Plate Tectonics How has the earth changed over geological time? Plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, Supervolcanoes and tsunamis. How humans can manage to live in hazardous areas. App creator What was it like to be a minority group in the 1930s? A study of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals and black people in Britain, Germany, USA and USSR Environmental Issues What is your environmental impact on our planet? Dealing with Global warming. How can special environments be protected? The design of sustainable living for the future. Personal & business finance Causes and key events of WW2 Business planning Post-war Britain and Europe: including political (Cold War), social and cultural changes River landscapes & Glaciation How river systems shape the landscape. How people manage the landscape and influence the natural processes. Planning for flooding in vulnerable areas. How glacial processes have shaped the UK.
Curriculum Map Year 9 (page 4 of 6) Subject Autumn Term Autumn Term Religious Studies Reality - What is real? (Plato s Cave) Key marking: Explain the Analogy God - Who is this Christian God? Philosophical arguments for the existence of God ASESSMENT God is not real HALF TERM The Holocaust Elie Wiesel/Once KeyText Community - What was life like for the Jewish community before the Holocaust? Key marking The diversity of prewar Jewish life IWM visits November Key marking The diversity of pre-war Jewish life Persecution - Who was involved in the Holocaust? Key marking The Jews were the only victims of the Holocaust Revision Revision Exam Exam review Antisenitism - Why did the Holocaust happen? Key marking The holocaust is the worst example of anti-semitism Holocaust memorial Day Anne Frank Tour February HALF TERM Response - What were the responses to the Holocaust? Key marking- Review of Elie Wieselprosecution/defence Assessment God on Trial (All skills) Values/Cannibalism Would it be ever right to eat someone? Ship/Article from the Holocaust Key marking Is it ever right to eat someone? Finish the Holocaust Summer Term - Soul - Boat story-philosophy day What is the soul? Greek ideas about the soul Christian ideas about the soul Key marking: There is no such thing as a soul HALF TERM Ethics - How do we decide the right thing to do? Doctors play God with babies lives Key marking:
PSHEE & Citzenship Crime and young people Careers Positive Relationships European Union Just Desserts CSO s/police Anti-social behaviour Criminal responsibility CJS and youth court Magistrate role Trial by jury and punishment Next Step I.T. programme Skills Values Options Colleges and apprenticeships Body image SRE Pregnancy Last Orders play HIV/AIDS E.U. Brexit Future of the EU British values Immigration How the EU affects us French Spanish Using social media. Arranging to go out. Using the perfect tense. Computers Television programmes Films Music Describing a concert Parts of the body. Sport and fitness. Healthy eating. Keeping fit. Describing school Describing subjects next year School rules Daily routine at school Festivals German Holidays Going to town directions and buying things Describing jobs. Using the imperfect tense. Using the future tense. Te presento Mi casa En la estacion Una excursion a Bilbao School and future plans Holidays. What you should take with you. Reflexive verbs. Using the conditional. Healthy/unhealthy food Healthy living Lifestyle changes Body parts Describing symptoms Discussing what you are allowed to do. What s important to you. Earning and spending money What you would like to do Jobs Jobs in the past Talking about things you buy. Being happy. Use of more complex sentences. Spanish speaking countries Central/South America Daily routine Environmental problems Famous people Project/leaflet on Winchester Celebrations The environment Planning a trip somewhere/gcse preparation Curriculum Map - Year 9 (page 5 of 6) Subject Autumn Term - Autumn Term - Italian Daily routine Pocket money, jobs around the house Latin Life at Fishbourne, 1 st century AD (Roman Britain). Alexandria, Egypt, 1 st century AD. Glassmaking Spring Term - Spring Term - Summer Term - Transport, holiday Meals and eating out Station, exchange visits, welcoming guests The religion of Isis. Aquae Sulis (Bath)- Religious Medicine. Roman Britain beliefs/superstitions. Pronouns, future and conditional tense revision The Roman army. Training and weapons.
Music Understanding the conventions of Reggae. Learning and identifying the stylistic characteristics of Reggae, and how the style developed in Kingston, Jamaica. It looks at syncopation, off-beat rhythms, riffs, improvisation and dotted rhythms. The unit explores the link between lyrics and local / political issues and how the music supports them. Art ANIMAL PAINTING - Students will learn a variety of drawing techniques to begin with using pen and ink. They will practise working from observation to improve their accuracy. They then go on to learn how to use acrylic paint in the painting of and animal of their choice. The emphasis is on trying to create fine lines and detail. They will look at the Artists M.C Escher and Abbey Walmsley. Film Music looking at techniques that film composer may use to create drama, suspense or to create a particular emotion or mood to enhance and support the visual impact. The unit covers a variety of film music performance tasks as well as a compositional activity. SURREALISM - Students will study the Surrealist Artists and will create their own composition using watercolour paint. They will learn how to use perspective and will explore dreamscapes and fantasy art to help them develop their ideas. FELT PACKAGING - Students will look at packaging as a source of inspiration for this unit and will design and make a 3 dimensional textiles piece of work. They will learn how to create pattern pieces and construct their chosen piece from felt, using sewing techniques and decorative techniques. Understanding the conventions of Disco - This unit will include historical development of the disco dance genre, musical features and traditions and a variety of performance based activities. LANDSACPES - Study of the work of David Hockney. Experimentation with a variety of media including charcoal and oil pastel on a series of landscape pieces, which will help them develop ideas for a final piece. STILL LIFE - In this unit students will learn how to use acrylic paints on a still life composition. Curriculum Map - Year 9 (page 6 of 6) Drama Victorian Melodrama - exploring the themes and characters from the 19 th century looking at traditional plays and extracts including Murder in the Red Barn. Teechers A play within a play, three students take on multiple roles. This schemes of work enables pupils to develop characterisation and script work. The Secret Annexe - Exploration of the treatment of Jewish communities via the play/text The Diary of Anne Frank. Leaving Home Forum theatre and documentary drama. Theatre Review watching and writing a critique of a piece of live theatre. Study of a range of theatrical elements required to produce a theatrical performance. Exploration of the text Blood Brothers looking at key themes and characters through physical theatre, movement and voice.
Technology Students follow an 18 month rotation, completing three of the projects listed. They always design and make and, when required, evaluate their final outcomes. Each project has a list of learning objectives and targets on the front cover sheet. Projects: pewter casting, time piece, graphic products, fusion food, special diets, flower/mobile phone holder and mechanical toy.