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  • Year 7 Curriculum Map

    Click the term buttons below to see the curriculum for each subject.

    Autumn term

     

    Autumn 1

    Autumn 2

    English

    War Horse: using figurative language to describe a scene; shaping a narrative using 1st and 3rd person

    Childhood Poetry: analysing lyric/free/narrative verse; rhyme scheme; poetic structure

    Maths

    Number 1 Number Skills
    Revisiting existing numerical knowledge, understanding simple Number Theory, working with negative numbers, rounding and approximation

    Extension: Standard form

    Algebra 1: Equations, functions and formulae
    Working with unknown quantities by collecting like terms, working with functions, understanding identities and solving equations

    Science

    Introduction to Science
    Safety in the laboratory, scientific apparatus, planning investigations, using a Bunsen burner, gathering and presenting data.

    Biology: Cells
    Cells are the fundamental units of life, serving as the building blocks of all living organisms. We will look at how they can be seen, how they are specialised and how they are organised. Students will then be introduced to unicellular organisms and the levels of organisation present within multicellular organisms.

    Chemistry:
    Topic 1: Particle Model

    This unit focuses on the idea of solids, liquids and gases being made up of particles. It introduces ideas about particle behaviour and how this links to material properties.

    Physics: Universe
    This topic introduces students to some of the celestial objects that they can see in the night sky as well as other objects in the Universe. They gain an understanding of how planets in our Solar System formed. Students will also learn why seasonal changes occur in the UK and other regions on Earth.

    Biology: Cell structure and transport
    Using microscopes, exploring different types of cells.




    Chemistry: Elements
    Looking at the differences between atoms, elements, and compounds

    Students are introduced to writing chemical formulae.


    Physics: The Universe
    Students will learn about celestial objects, how the planets in the solar system were formed and seasonal changes

    Computer Science

    Digital Skills
    Learning how to use basic components of a computer to carry out essential skills and navigate the school network

    E-Safety
    Know how to communicate online, identify risks on the Internet and social media platforms and know how to protect themselves and report abuse/abusive behaviours

    Geography

    My World, Map Skills
    Learning key Geographical skills through looking at the World, Europe, the United Kingdom and Carshalton.

    Weather & Climate
    Measuring & recording weather.

    Evidence for climate change, causes, effects & responses.

    The water cycle and clouds.

    Hurricane formation and effects.

    Microclimates and fieldwork.

    History

    How has London changed?
    Factors which have shaped the development of London.

    Focus: Local history; Change and continuity

    How has London changed?
    Factors which have shaped the development of London.

    Focus: Local history; Change and continuity

    French

    La rentree!
    Learning to pronounce key French sounds

    Saying your name and learning numbers

    Talking about brothers, sisters and age

    Describing a classroom

    Talking about likes and dislikes

    Describing yourself and others

    Saying what you do

    A l’ecole!
    Talking about colours.

    Telling the time

    Saying what you think of your school subjects and why

    Talking about likes and dislikes

    Talking about what you wear to school

    Spanish

    ¡Vamos!
    Target language phrases for students & teachers

    Introducing yourself

    Counting up to 15

    Counting up to 31

    Spanish alphabet

    Classroom

    En el instituto
    School subjects.

    Teachers.

    Opinions

    Art

    Natural and man-made forms
    Key focus: formal elements of art

    • Drawing

    • Painting

    • Printing

    Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin

    Natural and man-made forms
    Key focus: formal elements of art

    • Drawing

    • Painting

    • Printing

    Key artists: Paul Cezanne, William Morris, Angie Lewin

    Citizenship

    What is Citizenship?
    Understanding the key elements of democracy, rules and laws, and active citizenship

    What are our identities and communities?
    The concepts of identity, community and interconnectivity in the community and beyond

    Dance

    Introduction to Dance
    Assessing student skill sets within Dance. Replicating choreography led by the teacher.

    World War 2
    Narrative Dance

    Group and individual performances

    Design Technology

    Measuring and Marking out

    Health and Safety in the workshop

    Kinetic Pen STEM challenge

    Material knowledge: Polymers and the environment.

    CAD/CAM key fob project

    Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project

    *Students in Year 7 will spend 3 half-terms studying Design and Technology and 3 terms studying Food.

    The design and technology tasks could rotate depending on the availability of classrooms/workshops

    Material knowledge: Polymers and the environment.

    CAD/CAM key fob project

    Or Cultural Travel Cushion textiles project

    Drama

    Drama Skills Toolkit / Protest
    Understanding performance principles.

    Key storytelling techniques.

    Devised performance based on a theme.

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (performer perspective)

    Exploring use of stage space.

    Using the given circumstances.

    Music

    Vocal Traditions

    Structures used in Music

    Using the voice effectively and singing confidently

    Introduction to dynamics and tempo

    Whole class and small group ensemble singing

    Stomp and Samba

    Basic rhythmic notation and note values

    Creating different timbres (sounds)

    Samba and Chair drumming

    Introduction to small group composition

    Whole class ensemble Samba performance

    PE

    Introduction to PE
    Understanding and developing core fundamental skills of physical exercise, health and fitness.

    Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine

    Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Religious Studies

    What is belief?
    Understanding fact, belief and opinion. Exploring the roots of faith through the Abrahamic religions.

    Religious Stories
    Interpreting stories within Christianity and Judaism.

    Exploring how symbolic language can express meaning.

    Spring term

     

    Spring 1

    Spring 2

    English

    Identity Novels
    Analysing protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives

    Identity Novels
    Analysing protagonist/antagonist; narrative arc; narrative mode; linear/non-linear narratives

    Maths

    Number 2: Fractions
    Deepening the knowledge of fractions to include the 4 operations, understanding equivalence and solving word problems

    Geometry1: Angles & Shapes
    Understanding angle facts and measuring angles. Properties of 2 and 3D objects and mensuration.

    Science

    Biology: Body Systems
    The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system.

    Chemistry: Types of reaction
    How the worked around us works on a chemical level and links between chemical reactions and environmental issues.

    Physics: Forces 2
    Students will discover the impact of forces on objects in different situations; Hooke's Law

    Biology: Body Systems
    The concept of cells as building blocks of all living organisms, including the respiratory system and skeletal system

    Chemistry: Acids and alkalis
    Introduces acids and alkalis; examples of reactions that happen around us.

     

    Physics: Light
    The properties of light and how light travels.

    Computer Science

    Computational thinking and Logic
    World of computational thinking and logic. Understand the power of problem-solving and the different methods that Computer Scientists use to tackle problems.

    Artificial Intelligence
    Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs.

    Geography

    Urbanisation
    Early settlement factors

    Land use morphology

    Traffic problems & solutions

    Urbanisation
    Megacities

    Flood risk & Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

    Fieldwork

    Urbanisation case study in India

    History

    How did the Normans take control of England after 1066CE?

    The Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest.

    Focus: Causation

    Why was Jerusalem worth dying for in 1095CE?

    Medieval religion, the Islamic world and the causes and events of the First Crusade.

    Focus: Causation

    French

    A l’ecole suite
    Talking about your school day

    Learning about a typical French school

    Agreeing and disagreeing

    Mon temps libre
    Talking about weather and seasons

    Talking about which sports you play

    Talking about activities you do

    Discovering sport in French-speaking countries

    Talking about what you like doing

    Spanish

    Mi familia
    Brothers and sisters using possessive adjectives.

    Counting up to 100.

    Talking about pets. Agreement colours.

    Appearance and character. Verb ser.

    Eyes and hair. Adjectives after nouns.

    En casa
    Where you live.

    Describing where you live.

    Rooms in your house.

    Describing bedroom.

    Activities you do in your bedroom

    Art

    Art movements: Landscapes
    Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art

    Learning about different types of landscape

    Art movements: Landscapes
    Introduction and exploration of key movements in history of Art

    Learning about different types of landscape

    Citizenship

    How does the UK political system work?

    The work of the national government, role MPs and process of national elections

    How does local democracy work?

    The work of the local council, role of the councillors and process of local elections

    Dance

    A Linha Curva
    AQA GCSE Set Work

    Group and individual performances

    Musicals Mashup
    Style and Characterisation

    Group and individual performances

    Design Technology

    Engineering Challenge Marble Run

    Systems and Control Levers and linkages

    Gears and cams

    Health and safety in the kitchen
    Units for weighing and measuring ingredients

    Knife skills

    Pizza Toast

    Scones

    Cheese and Onion tartlets

    The importance of a healthy diet
    The Eatwell guide.

    Food related illnesses

    Drama

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (designer perspective)

    Understanding and applying design skills: costume, lighting and sound.

    Greek Chorus

    Choral work

    Mime & Silent Movie
    Non-verbal communication.

    Relationship with audience.

    Storytelling.

    Music

    Music of Asia
    Introduction to Chinese classical music and Indonesian Gamelan

    Basic pitch notation and developed rhythmic notation

    Introduction to keyboard playing

    Introduction to improvisation

    Paired keyboard performance

    Critical Listening skills

    Musical Theatre
    History and different styles of music for stage

    Different types of songs and voice types

    Critical listening skills

    Ensemble vocal performance

    Developed keyboard skills and individual keyboard performance

    PE

    Sport 1- Netball, Football or Rugby
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Sport 2- Badminton or Gymnastics
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Core skills in isolation and developed through a routine

    Sport 3- Handball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Religious Studies

    What do people believe about God?

    Understanding different religious beliefs about God, including atheism, theism and agnosticism.

    What happens when we die?

    Different views on eschatology across faith systems.

    Summer term

     

    Summer 1

    Summer 2

    English

    The Tempest
    Analysing dialogue; tragicomedy/romance; 5 act structure; gesture/movement

    Desert Island School
    Using rhetorical language to argue in a speech

    Maths

    Number 3: Decimals

    Working with decimals including the 4 operations using mental and written methods. Revisiting rounding, upper and lower bounds and estimation.

    Statistics 1: Statistics

    Presentation of data, basic analysis and interpretation of data. Constructing different graphs and charts manually and with ICT (where possible) and understanding the limitations of data.

    Science

    Biology: Reproduction
    The emotional and physical changes which take place during adolescence. Students study human reproductive system and the process involved.

    Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure
    What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.

    Physics: Sound
    Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.

    Biology: Reproduction
    plant reproduction, germination and seed dispersal.


    Chemistry: The Earth’s Structure
    What the Earth is made of and where it came from. Introduces the concept of resources and their importance.

    Physics: Sound
    Students will learn about longitudinal and transverse waves and what happens when waves meet each other or hit a barrier; how they are detected by the ear and microphone.

    Computer Science

    Game Development
    Use Computational thinking to solve problems by designing, writing and debug programs

    Spy School Spreadsheet
    Introduces them to the concepts of entering numbers and text, formatting data, formula, Functions, sorting and filtering data, using comparison operators, using absolute and relative cell references, creating graphs and modelling data

    Geography

    Oceans
    Importance.

    Ocean Circulation.

    Ocean trenches, ridges, coral reefs.

    Ocean adaptations.

    Fishing, plastics and pollution.

    Climate Change.

    Development & Economic Activity
    Measuring development.

    Gender equality.

    UK trade.

    Globalisation.

    Aid.

    Sustainable development.

    Fair Trade.

    Trans-National Corporations (TNCs).

    History

    What challenges faced medieval monarchs?

    Challenges to the monarchy from the nobility, the Church, the Black Death and popular unrest.

    Focus: Causation

    How do we know about medieval African kingdoms?
    Features of medieval African kingdoms and the evidence base which historians use to study them.

    Focus: Evidence

    French

    Ma vie de famille
    Talking about animals

    Describing your family

    Describing where you live

    Talking about breakfast

    Learning about Bastille Day

    Creating a cartoon family

    En ville
    Talking about places in a town or village

    Saying where you go at the weekend

    Inviting someone out

    Ordering drinks and snacks in a café

    Saying what you are going to do

    Talking about plans for a special weekend

    Spanish

    El tiempo libre
    Free time.

    Telling the time.

    Sports.

    What you like to do.

    What you are going to do.

    En la ciudad
    Your town.

    Places in town.

    Responding to invitations.

    Weather.

    Using two tenses.

    Art

    Natural forms in landscape
    Further development of observational drawing skills.

    Creating simplified, layered lino print inspired by natural forms

    Key artists: Angie Lewin

    Natural forms in landscape
    Further development of media and techniques, creating a plaster cast tile of natural forms.

    Key artists: Rachel Dein

    Citizenship

    What is crime?

    Exploring the concepts of criminal behaviour, role of the police in our society, and local crime prevention strategies

    How can we make a difference in our communities?

    The role of CHSG, charities, NGOs and other groups in the community

    Dance

    British Sign Language Communication

    Group and individual performances

    Summer Spotlight Choreography

    Group and individual performances

    Design Technology

    Function of ingredients: Yeast
    Bread project: including practical sessions of:

    Bread rolls

    Chelsea Buns

    Yeast based pizza or Pizza Pinwheels

    Allergens and Natasha’s Law

    Food safety and Cross contamination
    Chicken Fajitas

    Deboned and cheese stuffed chicken thigh enrobed in breadcrumbs

    Meatballs in Ragu sauce

    The role of an EHO

    Careers in the Hospitality and Catering Industry

    Drama

    Melodrama
    Stock characters.

    The influence of commedia dell’arte. Stage combat.

    States of tension.

    Devising from a stimulus
    Improvisation.

    Applying prior knowledge.

    Creating and developing ideas to communicate meaning.

    Music

    Development of the Orchestra
    Introduction to instruments of the orchestra

    Reading music notation developed

    Changes to the orchestra over time

    Critical listening skills

    Developed individual keyboard skills – two hands together playing

    Disney Band Project
    Introduction to the ukulele

    Developing personal and group practice habits

    Developed keyboard skills

    Ensemble vocal performance – Disney songs

    Small group ensemble performance

    PE

    Athletics
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation across a variety of events.

    Cricket
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and perform rules and tactics in a game situation.

    Street Sports
    Develop a range of core skills in isolation and in group challenges across a variety of street sports.

    Religious Studies

    Forgiveness

    What forgiveness means and why it is important in different religious traditions. The impact of forgiveness on the world around, and the impact on religious believers.