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YEAR 11: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Sept-Oct 2016) 1

Subject Topics to be covered

Key Learning

Modern Text (Either ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘The Woman in Black’)

Students study either ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley or ‘The Woman in Black’ by Susan Hill. They read the full text and explore the plot, characters and themes in detail. Students will develop skills to analyse how the language, form, structure and context of the novel create meanings and effects as well as develop skills to maintain a critical style and informed personal response. The skills they practise in this unit are assessed at GCSE in the English Literature exam (Paper 1b).

Pre-exposure homework

1. Watch film versions of the texts ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘The Woman in Black’.

2. Research the lives of the writers. 3. Read other novels/ plays by the same writers.

OCR 21st Century Science (Biology) B6: Brain and Mind

How do animals respond to changes in their environment? How is information passed through the nervous system? What can we learn through conditioning? How do humans develop more complex behaviour?


1. Search on Google for the ‘Secret life of the brain’ go to the PBS website and look through the sections on the life of the brain. Focus on the ‘teenage brain’ and look at why sleep is important. Be prepared to discuss this in a lesson.

2. Go to you tube and search ‘feral children’. Watch the National Geographic video clip. Write down what Feral Children tell us about how humans learn.

C7: Further Chemistry

How do we describe the work of the chemical industry?

What innovations in green chemistry are there?

What are the physical and chemical properties of alkanes, alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters?

What are the structures and chemical properties of fats and oils?


1. Find out what ‘Organic Chemistry’ is and why it is such an important branch of chemistry.

2. Carry out research into different ‘families’ of organic molecules. What do they have in common with each other? How do they differ?

P6: Radioactive materials

Why are some materials radioactive?

How can radioactive materials be used and handled safely, including wastes?

How can radioactive materials be used in medicine?

Should the UK construct more nuclear power stations?


1. YouTube search ‘Virtual School Radioactivity’ watch the first video listed in the results (types of radiation - 3:17 long) and write down the different types of radiation and some of their properties. This work will prepare you for the module P6 on radioactive materials.

OCR 21st Century Science B4: Processes of Life C4: Chemical Patterns P4: Explaining motion

How do chemical reactions take place in living things? How do plants make food? How do living organisms obtain energy? What are the patterns in the properties of elements? How do chemists explain the patterns in the properties of elements? How do chemists explain the properties of compounds of Group 1 and Group 7 elements? How can we describe motion? What are forces? What is the connection between forces and motion? How can we describe motion in terms of energy changes?


B4 1. Go to the BBC Nature webpage and click on the link to Wildlife

Surveys. 2. Read through the surveys and complete one at home. The bioblitz can

be done in your garden. C4

1. Find three short videos on YouTube (or another suitable website) about the Periodic Table of the elements.

2. Watch these videos carefully. 3. Record the full URL address for each website. 4. Write down five bullet points to summarise the information you have


learnt from the three videos.

P4 1. Search on YouTube ‘balanced and unbalanced forces virtual school’

and watch the first film (2:35). 2. Write in 20 words the difference between balanced and unbalanced

pairs of forces.

Me, myself and I Students will:

Research and respond to a range of artists who explore personal identify in their work.

Use their recording skills to produce a series of detailed observational self portraits.

Produce a thoughtful collage of personal memorabilia.( max size A2).

Develop the collage into a serious of 8 collage and mixed media poly block prints.


The Students should complete the following activities to support the Personal identity unit of work;

1. Explore the work of artists who explore self/Personal identity in their work (Using the Artist research sheets and PowerPoint to support this process)

2. Continue to collect personal items to complete mood board task, for example travel tickets, receipts, certificates etc.

3. Continue to use observational skills to produce your self-portrait.

Any visits to galleries would also enrich the wider understanding of art – take photos if possible or collect leaflets.

External Influences completion Controlled Assessment

Students will initially complete the external Influences unit then quickly move onto the Controlled Assessment. Students will begin working on their controlled assessment. Class time will be broadly split into two separate issues:

The teaching of new concepts and setting of tasks

The writing up of home based research under exam conditions.


1. The most important aspect of the controlled assessment is the research and preparation that students must complete at home.

2. Students must carry out a variety of research into marketing and enterprise and must produce their detailed notes at home.

GCSE APPLIED BUSINESS STUDIES

Controlled Assessment 1 write up. Controlled Assessment 2 preparation

Students will enhance their controlled assessment notes and then write their response to CA1. This is worth 20% of their final GCSE grade. From week 5 onwards students will be writing their notes for CA2. Class time during this phase will be broadly split into two separate parts:

Note taking, research and preparation.

The writing up of home based research and notes under exam conditions.


1. In Applied Business the most important aspect of the controlled assessment is the research and preparation that students must complete at home.

2. Students must carry out a variety of research into the topics covered in topics 1.1 and 1.2 of the syllabus.

3. They will have the task sheet and should be planning their notes on their chosen business at home.

Study of an Engineered Product. Section A: GCSE 60% of Final Mark

Investigating and deconstructing a Product. Undertaking a product analysis of a product and its modern equivalents. Students should identify two products that have developed through the influence of modern technologies.


1. Learn the Physical and Mechanical properties of Materials. 2. Create a table and a diagram for each property. In the table identify a

material and use for each property.

Unit 3: Nutritional, Physical, Chemical and sensory properties of Foods in Storage, Preparation and cooking

To understand why food needs to be preserved and investigate methods used in the home that prolong food quality and the affect of these on sensory qualities of food. Students will apply their knowledge to create practical outcomes such as jam, pate and other dishes that use preserved ingredients.


1. List all of the equipment needed to make jam at home. 2. Outline the jam-making process


Town and the Environment

Students will work towards a controlled assessment about social and environmental issues in their town. They will learn to use a variety of tenses, give detailed information in French and also share their opinions.


1. In your books, make a list of 20 items of vocabulary you would need to discuss this topic eg. places in the town, and words to describe environmental problems and then write 10 sentences including all the words.

2. Go to www.languagesonline.org.uk to revise one tense you feel less confident with

3. Make a note of 3 things you understand and 1 question you have

Controlled Assessment

To experience the process of geographical enquiry and fieldwork using a number of geographical techniques. Students to follow the enquiry route considering data collection, data presentation and analysing and drawing conclusions and evaluation.


1. Where is Morpeth? What sort of town is it? Does it fit the Burgess Model?

2. How could we undertake fieldwork to see how land use has changed? Describe 3 fieldwork methods you could use to do this and justify your choices.

Holidays and festivals

Students will develop their use of tenses, in particular the past tense by describing a previous holiday they have been on, including accommodation, activities, weather, food and where they would like to go next year. They will also develop their cultural knowledge by discussing various festivals in Germany. At the end of this topic they will produce a controlled assessment- this could be either speaking or writing


1. Read the mark criteria for German written CA which your teacher will have given you. Make a note of 3 things which will help you achieve a high mark and write down one question you have.

2. Spend 10 minutes every day revising the topic specific vocabulary which you have covered in class so far

CA Chocolate Product and Promotion.

Initial Design Ideas – Typography and Photo Shop manipulation. Considering and developing layout and working to scale on A3. Creating Prototypes to test. Materials Research – Investigating different Papers, Boards, Modelling Materials and finishes available to manufacture the products.

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1. Who is Robert Sabuda? 2. Identify 2-3 interesting facts about him. 3. Name one product he is famous for.

Single Award

Unit 2: Exploring Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision. Students will focus on the needs of one client and how services provided meet those needs. Students will write a report on their findings from presentations/ discussions with staff at Henry’s Hut to supplement their understanding in the form of an investigation within their controlled assessment.


1. Write a short summary of the main duties of one direct carer in an early years setting

2. Give 2 examples of current health promotion campaigns

Controlled Assessment: Stalin

Stalin’s style of leadership is explored in a 2000 word essay, which will be produced during the high control phase of the Controlled Assessment A range of sources are analysed and students are encouraged to reach balanced judgements, considering cultural factors and issues relevant to the analysis of sources such as audience, tone, purpose and context


1. Complete practice essay three over summer if you have not already submitted this piece of work.

2. Continue independent research on Stalin’s leadership.

Designing Digital products

Use design tools such as storyboards and mock-ups to plan a range of digital products to include a digital advert and a webpage


1. Create an account with ninjamock.com to develop the skills needed to design a webpage.

COMPLETION OF MUSIC VIDEO ASSIGNMENT

Assignment 3 - Practical Production and Evaluation In this assignment students will:

Undertake a practical production of a three minute music video, from conception to realisation, together with an evaluation of 700-800 words.


Become familiar with the production process involved in moving image

production; research, planning, filming and editing.

Develop their skills in team work in the production of this practical assignment.

This is a very important piece of work and accounts for 30% of the final GCSE grade.


1. Watch as many music videos as possible 2. Become familiar with codes and conventions, technical features such

as camera work, editing techniques, narrative

Preparation for CA. Performance and Exam practice

Students will have time to do the final preparation work to their second composition. They will learn the vital importance of having a clear brief which outlines the following: (i) what they are aiming to achieve (ii) the devices and techniques used to realise your aim Students will practice exam questions for set works and add to their portfolio of performance recordings


1. Read the examiner’s reports (Edexcel GCSE Music Examiner’s report) 2. Make notes on the essential components which should go into a

composing brief.

Unit 2- Exploring play Texts

Controlled assessment - Six hour practical exploration of a chosen play text (DNA – Dennis Kelly) Students will be introduced to a play text. The teacher is to supervise student response through pupil identification of explorative strategies and drama medium. Students are to show their response to these through practical participation and documentation of process. (1000 words) Final documentation to take place under supervision. Pupils may need extra time this term to complete supervised Theatre Review (2000)


1. To research the play DNA by Dennis Kelly and the topics and issues that surrounds it.

2. Read the play DNA by Dennis Kelly and annotate the script with any ideas, thoughts or feelings. The script will be available on the FROG VLE to download.

3. Revise explorative strategies and drama mediums learnt in year 10.

Boys and girls -Choosing pathways for learning

Making informed decisions about a fit and healthy lifestyle. Students will experience a mix of core activities and pathways. The pathways allow the students to make choices about the nature of the activity they enjoy which will sustain them into adult life and which will motivate their learning. Pathways run across the first term. Focus on decision making, working in teams, and making informed healthy choices.

Religion, War and Peace

(Old specification – AQA GCSE Religious Studies Specification B) Examinations in Summer 2017 What is War? Types of War What is ‘the Just War?’


1. Look out for and collect news articles linked to war in the modern world.

Holidays and festivals

Students will develop their use of tenses, in particular the past and conditional tenses by describing previous and ideal holidays, including accommodation, activities, weather and food. They will also develop their cultural knowledge by discussing various festivals in Spain. At the end of this topic they will produce a controlled assessment- this could be either speaking or writing


1. Research a Spanish festival and create a poster in Spanish advertising the festival, including dates/ details of activities/ where it takes place

2. Go onto www.espanol-extra.co.uk username- ponthigh password- callerton. Choose year 7-11 grammar and the preterite tense(past). Read notes on the formation of the tense and then work through the various activities

Theory Schools and physical Education Practical

Why is PE offered in schools and what does the national curriculum consist of? National Healthy Schools Programme Extra-curricular provision SAQ


1. Research: How many extra-curricular sports are offered at Ponteland High School? What gaps do you identify?

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Healthy mind and body; why we should look after ourselves. (First two weeks to complete work from summer term

Effective Reading skills

Making good choices. How to keep healthy. Practical cooking. Literacy and numeracy Presentational skills Effective peer support. Greater understanding and confidence with use of transferable skills to feed into all curriculum areas re reading texts effectively and responding appropriately.

Planning for Personal Development Participating in Sport

Students will learn about:

Identifying own personal development needs

planning for personal development and producing action plans

Reviewing plans for personal development Students will learn:

How to research information prior to participating in sport

How to participate in different sporting activities

How to review performance in sporting activities

CA Museum Brief Task 7

Initial Ideas: 2 to 4 sheets of 2D and 3D creative, original ideas. Developed Ideas: More detail in the sketches and construction details considered. Annotation/ analysis of ideas explaining key design decisions taken. Some ideas developed using CAD.


1. Learn what the acronym ACCESSFM stands for. 2. Be able to recite it.

Higher Tier

Key learning: For full details please look in the specification at http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300 and search for the code below. P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P8, P9

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300

Probability

Algebra A4, A5, A6, A7

Numerical Methods A20

Circle Theorems G10


1. Ensure that solve linear equations, go on MyMaths to practise. 2. Find out as many circle theorems as you can (use youtube or

mathswatch clip or other resources). 3. Be prepared to discuss what you have found.

Foundation

Probability

Key learning: For full details please look in the specification at http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300 and search for the code below. P2, P3, P5, P6, P8

Volume R12, G16, G17, N8

Measures N16, G14, N13, R1, R11

Construction and loci

G2

Algebra A4, A5, A6, A7

Scatter Graphs S6

Pre- exposure Homework

1. Find out how to work out the volume of as many solids as you can. 2. Find out how to construct a perpendicular bisector.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300

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