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THE UNICORN SCHOOL

Maple Class

LONG TERM PLAN 2016 – 2017

Autumn 2016

English Maths

AUTUMN 1 GCSE

CREATIVE WRITING

Learning new vocabulary, relating it explicitly to known vocabulary

and understanding it with the help of context and dictionaries.

Class novel (linked to History topic)

Knowing how language, including figurative language, vocabulary

choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features, presents

meaning.

Writing accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure.

Effectively planning, drafting, editing and proof-reading.

Consolidating and building on knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Speaking confidently and effectively, expressing own ideas and

building on what has been said.

Whole numbers and decimals - Number

Focus: powers of 10, rounding, factors, multiples and

primes, estimating and approximating

Measures, Perimeter and Area – Geometry and measures

Focus: converting between units, area of 2D shapes,

circumference and area of circles, compound measures

Expressions and Formulae – Algebra

Focus: factors, algebraic fractions, formulaa

AUTUMN 2

Fractions, decimals and percentages – Number

Focus: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

fractions, percentage change, converting between fractions,

decimals and percentages, financial maths

Angles and 2D shapes – Geometry and measures

Focus: angles in polygons, congruent shapes

Graphs - Algebra

Focus: straight line graphs, real-life graphs, distance time

graphs.

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IT Science

AUTUMN 1 E-Safety

Cyberbullying

• Different ways cyberbullying can occur

• Consequences of actions to all involved

• The laws that apply to cyberbullying

• What to do if you are worried about cyberbullying

• Positive behavior and actions to prevent cyberbullying

Cyberbullying: Crossing The Line Using Technology Respectfully and Responsibly

• Awareness of online reputation and their consequences

• Managing your own online reputation responsibly

• Laws related to online 2ehavior – online and offline consequences

Trillion Dollar Footprint

Recognising Inappropriate Conduct

Sexting Law Peer pressure Emotional well-being

Impact to online reputation Grooming Risks of grooming

Importance of reporting concerns of grooming

Changing Materials

Evaporation and condensation

Reversible/ irreversible reactions

AUTUMN 2

Digital Imaging

An understanding of digital materials.

• How digital materials are made

• Understanding pixels

• Resolution

• Pixel depth

Web Development

An introduction to the main languages involved in web

development.

• Network hardware

• Network protocols

• Website development

• HTML

• CSS

Living Organisms

Cell structure

Functions within Cells

Adaptation

Evolution

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RE PSHE/Citizenship

AUTUMN 1 HUMAN RIGHTS

Exploring key human rights, how they are expressed in the

Human Rights Act and the United Nations Convention on the

Rights of the Child.

Learning about upholding human rights in our community, in

our personal lives and as part of a school.

Exploring relevant domestic issues including homophobia,

identities and diversity, participation and child poverty

Study: taking action on a human rights issue, using knowledge

and skills for taking action.

Curriculum links: Identifying what was denied to people

during the Holocaust

The Justice System The role of the police

Operation of the courts

Family bereavement

Drugs awareness

Case Study

AUTUMN 2

Thinking about Careers

Reflecting on personal strengths and interests

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Art/DT

AUTUMN 1 Book/Diary Art - Recording your experiences, the everyday, big life events or specific observations.

During this term students will be introduced to a wide range of materials and will experiment with many techniques. The theme ‘Book

art/Diary’ will be explored with the students progressing into the second part of the term in their own chosen specialised way.

AUTUMN 2 Book/Diary Art – Students will look at Artist research, contextual and cultural research linking into students own work. students will

explore, experiment and refine techniques with a wide range of media. Students will be given the opportunity to create a personal,

imaginative and meaningful response to the theme whilst making perceptive links between all elements in a final piece.

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French Hist/Geog

AUTUMN 1 Revision of polite greetings

Flavours

Explaining when their birthday is

Adjectives to describe people

WORLD WAR TWO

The significance of the Treaty of Versailles

Exploring the main causes of the Second World War

The wartime leadership of Winston Churchill

AUTUMN 2

Telling the time – digital system

School subjects

Likes & dislikes

THE HOLOCAUST

Explaining the treatment of the Jews from 1933 until 1945

Explaining who was responsible for the Holocaust

What are the different ways in which the Holocaust can be remembered?

What was it like living in Nazi Germany?

A brief overview of Hitler’s rise to power and the changes he made to Germany.

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Music PE

AUTUMN 1 Learn how the development of ‘The Blues’ genre evolved

from the experiences of The African-Americans’

sufferences. Learn chords to play the 12-bar blues and the

Jackass melody. Extend melody by improvising, using

prescribed notes.

Rugby at Tilsey Park

Sailing at Farmoor. The children will learn new skills, improve skills already gained and understand

the nature of teamwork.

AUTUMN 2

Singing traditional and popular Christmas Carols.

Opportunities for soloists and group work to perform at the

Christmas concert.

Hockey at Tilsey Park

Swimming

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Spring 2017

English Maths

SPRING 1 GCSE

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Reading through the play script with class

In-depth look at characters and plot

Film and TV adaptations

Using quotations

Character files

Comparing characters

Coursework/Homework Assignments:

Writing diary entries for Eva Smith

What is the function of the Inspector in ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Decimal calculations – Number

Focus: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals

Statistics

Focus: Data collection, statistical diagrams, averages, correlation,

comparing distributions

SPRING 2

Transformations and scale – Geometry

Focus: transformations, maps and scale drawings, bearings

Equations – Algebra

Focus: solving equations, constructing equations, trial and improvement

Powers and roots – Number

Focus: square roots, cube roots, indices, standard form for large and small

numbers

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IT Science

SPRING 1 Python Magic

A basic understanding of the Python programming language.

Basic Python syntax Selection Loops Functions Lists

Classes

Keeping Healthy

In this topic we will study the different functions of the body

and how they each interact to work together to keep us

healthy.

We will study calorific intake and calculate the Kcal/energy

of a variety of foods

We will focus on the human digestive system and specifically

the enzymes that break down food.

SPRING 2

Computer Crime Lab

• Creation of databases

• Searching databases

An understanding of computer crimes.

An understanding of cryptography.

E-Safety

Trustworthiness

• How online searches work

• How to get the best out of searching online

• Evaluating the reliability of online sources

Identifying High-Quality Sites

Drugs and Medicine

We will study the impact of exercise and the effects on

the respiratory system. We will understand: tidal volume

(the volume of air breathed in or out in one breath), the

effects of smoking on the lung and respiratory system, the

chemicals contained in cigarettes. We will then focus on

drugs and their effect on the human body paying particular

attention to absorption and egestion.

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RE PSHE/Citizenship

SPRING 1

Contemporary Moral Issues Exploration of contemporary ethical and moral issues which can

cause controversy in our modern society.

Exploring questions and influences that inform our ethical and moral

choices.

Contraception – looking at the view from a Christian perspective

Abortion – enabling young people to make and act on informed

choices about pregnancy and abortion. Exploring the taboos

surrounding this subject

Medical science – uses the issue of infertility and assisted

conception to explore the issue of ethics in medicine.

Thinking about Careers continued

Reflecting on personal strengths and interests

SPRING 2

Food and Nutrition (The Eatwell Plate)

Learning how to cook a range of dishes safely and hygienically and

apply their knowledge of nutrition

Considering consumer issues, food and its functions and new

technologies/trends in food.

Domestic and local (home, health and culture)

Industrial (food and manufacturing)

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Art/DT

SPRING 1 Objects and viewpoints/urban landscapes

This Term we will focus on Photography, starting with the basics of digital cameras progressing to using the functionality of the

equipment (F-stops and shutter speeds) – then focusing on the composition of photography focusing on light/tone contrasts,

composition, subject matter and colour balance

SPRING 2 Objects and viewpoints

Taking the digital artwork produced in the previous project we will use these images and further enhance them digitally using a

collection of photo editing software, particularly focusing on Photoshop equivalent packages.

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French Hist/Geog

SPRING 1

New Year

Sports / hobbies / musical instruments and when they play

Explaining where you are / are going in town

Africa

How different are the countries in Africa?

What issues do countries here face?

Case study

Understanding the different climates, cultures and issues for the

development of countries in Africa

Population and rural challenges

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SPRING 2

French culture &

History

Preparation for residential trip

Names of places in town

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Music PE

SPRING 1 Classical music: play theme tune to Starwars by John

Williams. Students extend their knowledge on how to play

chords and they will read notaion in order to play a simplified

version of the main melody. This will also give the opportunity

for students to play the melody by ear.

Football

Netball

SPRING 2

Learn about ‘The Beatles’ and create a class performance,

either on electronic keyboards or as an acapella group.

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Summer 2017

English Maths

SUMMER 1 GCSE

POETRY

Live poetry, performance, sharing poetry and reading aloud.

Recognising a range of poetic conventions and understanding how

these have been used.

Effect of poetic devices and pre1914 and contemporary poetry.

Beginning to study the poems in AQA Anthology.

Constructions and Pythagoras – Geometry

Focus: Constructing triangles, loci and contructions,

Pythagoras

Sequences – Algebra

Focus – term to term, postion to term, real life sequence

3D shapes - Geometry

Focus: Plans and elevations, surface area and volume of

prisms

SUMMER 2

Ratio and proportion – Number

Focus: ratio, direct proportion, proportional reasoning

Probability – Statistics

Focus: prediction, uncertainty, theoretical and experimental

probability, venn diagrams

Everyday maths

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IT Science

SUMMER 1 1. Wedding Planner

A basic introduction to some of the skills used in the year 10

GSCE curriculum.

E-Safety

Create, Re-use, Revise And Re-purpose Digital Artefacts

• Copyright

• Plagiarism

• Online and offline content

Rework, Re-use, Remix

Forces and Motion

During this term the pupils will study the effects of air resistance on

objects – and the effects when air resistance is removed. We will be

learning about the amount of energy required to do a task (Measured

in joules (J)). In motion we will be studying speed, distance and time

and the relationship between these.

SUMMER 2

Rocks and Weathering

In this topic we will be studying the different types of erosion and

what causes them, the rock cycle and rock formation. We will then

look at the earth as a whole and focus on the structure and composition

of the earth, plate tectonic and their effects on human settlement.

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RE Citizenship/PSHE

SUMMER 1 Radicalisation and Terrorism Why do young people in Britain join such groups as ISIS?

Investigation into the roots and nature of terrorism

Study of al-Qaeda and ISIS

Explore how these extremists have hijacked and distorted the true

nature of Islam

Looking at the true message that Islam offers

Global impact of terrorism

Food and Nutrition cont.

Extending knowledge and understanding of food, diet and health

Building up a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in

order to design and make high quality products for a wide range of

users

Extending food preparation and cooking techniques

Investigating information and guidance available to the consumer

regarding food labelling, availability, traceability, food assurance

schemes and animal welfare

SUMMER 2

Being healthy – Sexual Health Relationships and being responsible towards others

Discussing issues of:

How to be assertive

Safe sex and contraception.

Self-esteem Positive relationships Sexting and social media –

staying safe online

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Art/DT

SUMMER 1 D/T

1. Food and Nutrition – HEALTHY PIZZAS We will visit Pizza Express and learn how a restaurant works, how the ingredients are ordered and delivered, how the menus are

decided upon and then best of all, design and make our own pizzas!

Back at school, we will continue to experiment with the making of the perfect pizza dough and what makes the best choice for pizza

toppings.

SUMMER 2 Change Your Style

Looking at contemporary African artists and Islamic art the pupils will create a wood cut block and from there create a textile based

fashion item. Alongside this an independent research project will run to further develop the pupils understanding of art history

particularly fashion and its historical context.

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French Hist/Geog

SUMMER 1 Visiting France: the

cultural differences and

similarities

Revision: Ordering a

drink / snack

Shop names

BRITAIN’S PLACE IN THE WORLD SINCE 1945

THE CREATION OF THE WELFARE STATE

SUMMER 2

Professions

End of year / key stage quiz

COASTS

Processes

Mapping Skills – 1:25,000

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Music PE

SUMMER 1

A Class arrangement of a popular song following a

specific genre.

SINGING Improvisation

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Cricket at Tilsley Park.

Athletics/Rounders

Outdoor Residential

Sailing at Farmoor

SUMMER 2

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

ENGLISH OVERVIEW FOR GCSE, YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

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Creative writing

Learning new vocabulary, relating it explicitly to known vocabulary and understanding it with the help of context and dictionaries.

Knowing how language, including figurative language, vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features, presents meaning. Writing accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure. Effectively planning, drafting, editing and proof-reading.

GCSE ‘An Inspector Calls’ Reading through the play script with class In-depth look at characters and plot Film and TV adaptations Using quotations Character files Comparing characters Coursework/Homework Assignments: Writing diary entries for Eva Smith What is the function of the Inspector in ‘An Inspector Calls’?

GCSE POETRY Live poetry, performance, sharing poetry and reading aloud. Recognising a range of poetic conventions and understanding how these have been used

Effect of poetic devices and pre1914 and contemporary poetry. Beginning to study the poems in AQA Anthology. Coursework/Homework Assignments:

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Consolidating and building on knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Speaking confidently and effectively, expressing own ideas and building on what has been said.

10 GCSE Shakespeare –‘Romeo and Juliet’ Reading through the play with class Themes Drama - speaking and listening Film adaptations Coursework/Homework Assignments:

GCSE POETRY Revision of poetry ‘An Inspector Calls’ Revision of the play Looking at themes Dramatic devices - Stage directions

GCSE JANE EYRE Reading though the book with class In-depth look at characters Themes Coursework/Homework Assignments:

Revision and Mock Exams Creative writing

11 GCSE Shakespeare – ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Revision of the play Themes Planning essays

GCSE ‘JANE EYRE’ Revision of the book Themes Planning essays Studying past exam papers

‘An Inspector Calls’ Revision of the play Themes Studying past exam papers Planning essays

Creative writing

Revision

SPAG Panning short stories

Revision and Exams

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GCSE MATHS OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

YEAR AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 9 Factors, multiples

and primes.

Rounding and

estimation.

Converting

between units of

measurement

including area and

volume. Area of

triangle and

trapezium. Area

and circumference

of circles.

Factors in algebra.

Formulae in

context.

Rearranging simple

formulae

Angles in triangles

and parallel lines.

Internal and

external angles of

polygons.

Congruent shapes.

Drawing straight

lines graphs.

Finding the

gradient and

equation of straight

line graphs. Real-

life graphs.

Distance-time

graphs

Decimal calculations

including all four

operations. Using a

calculator.

Collecting statistical

data. Presenting data

in statistical

diagrams.

Calculating averages

from discrete and

grouped data.

Comparing

distributions.

Transformations –

rotations, reflections,

translations and

enlargements. Maps

and scale drawings.

Bearings. Solving

linear equations

including equations

with brackets and

equations with

unknowns of both

sides. Constructing

equations. Trial and

improvement. Square

roots and cube roots,

indices and surds.

Standard form for

large and small

Constructing

triangles and line

constructions. Loci.

Pythagoras.

Sequences

including finding

position to term

rules and real life

sequences. Plans

and elevations of

3D shapes. Surface

area and volume of

prisms.

Ratio, direct

proportion and

proportional

reasoning.

Theoretical and

experimental

probability. Venn

diagrams.

Applications to real

life maths.

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numbers

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significant figures.

Four operations for

negative numbers

and decimals.

Simplifying and

substituting into

expressions.

Expanding and

factorising over a

single bracket.

Simplifying

algebraic fractions.

Angles in

polygons,

similarity and

congruence

including proofs.

Representing data

in statistical

diagrams. Averages

and spread

including inter-

quartile range.

Calculations with

fractions and

decimals.

Expanding and

factorising double

brackets.

Combining

transformations,

measuring lengths

and angles.

Probability

experiments,

theoretical

probability, mutually

exclusive events.

Estimation and

rounding including

upper and lower

bounds. Solving

equations including

simultaneous and

quadratics. Solving

inequalities

Circles – areas of

segments and arc

lengths. Circle

Theorems.

Constructions and

loci. Ratio and

scales. Percentage

Change. Factors,

multiples, powers

and roots. Surds.

Graphs of linear

and quadratic

functions.

Kinematic graphs.

Volume and

surface area of 3D

shapes

11 Averages and

spread. Box plots

and cumulative

frequency graphs.

Scatter graphs and

correlation. Time

series. Calculating

with roots and

indices. Exact

calculations and

calculations in

standard form.

Graphs of cubic

and reciprocal

functions.

Exponential and

trigonometric

functions.

Gradients and areas

under graphs.

Equation of a

circle.

Pythagoras.

Sets. Possibility

spaces. Tree

diagrams.

Conditional

probability.

Sequences – linear

and quadratic.

Special sequences.

Compound units.

Direct and inverse

proportion. Rates of

change. Growth and

Revision and Exams

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Trigonometry in

2D. Trigonometry

in 3D. Vectors

decay

GCSE SCIENCE OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2

9 Variation, Adaptation and Inheritance

Metals and their Properties

The Human Body Forces and Pressure

Transport over larger distances Plants and photosynthesis

- function of meristems in plants

- Main organs of a plant and describe their functions.

- Define the term ‘transpiration’.

- Experiments to show that plants produce oxygen in the light.

Systems in the human body - Write the word

equation for aerobic

Building blocks States of matter

Explain the main features of the particle model in terms of the states of matter and change of state, distinguishing between physical and chemical changes. Describe how heating a system

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respiration. - Explain why

anaerobic respiration is less efficient than aerobic respiration.

- Define the term ‘metabolism’.

Identify the positions of the main organs on a diagram of the digestive system

will change the energy stored within the system Atomic structure

how and why the atomic model has changed over time. Describe why atoms have no overall charge.

10 Interactions with the environment Lifestyle and health

- Explain how diet, stress and life situations can affect physical and mental health.

- Describe problems associated with the heart and explain how they can be treated.

- Explain what homeostasis is and why it is important

- Explain how hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives work.

Radiation and risk

- Describe how electrons behave when an atom gains or loses energy.

- Gamma rays as being part of

Explaining change The Earth’s atmosphere

- Earth’s early atmosphere - Algae and plants produced the

oxygen that is now in the atmosphere by photosynthesis

- Describe the carbon cycle - Explain the importance of the

carbon cycle to living things. - Describe the greenhouse effect

in terms of the interaction of radiation with matter.

- Identify the effects of global warming.

- Predict the products of combustion of a fuel

- Explain the water cycle. Ecosystems and biodiversity

Building blocks for understanding The periodic table

- Electrons occupy particular energy levels

- same group elements in the periodic table have the same number of electrons in their outer shell

- Know the alkali metals

- Know the Halogens Chemical quantities

- Elements, compounds and

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the electromagnetic spectrum as well as a type of nuclear radiation.

- Describe the process of radioactive decay

- Define the term half-life. - Describe the process of

irradiation. Preventing, treating and curing diseases

- Explain how pathogens can be spread to plants or animals and cause infection.

- Describe the body’s first-line defences.

- Explain why antibodies are specific for one pathogen/antigen.

- Evaluate risks and benefits, as well as the social and ethical issues concerning the use of stem cells from embryos in medical research

- Understand and use the terms ecosystem, community, competition, habitat, interdependence.

- Describe factors that affect the survival of organisms in their habitat.

- Identify producers, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers in a food chain.

- Sexual reproduction produces variation in the offspring, but asexual reproduction does not.

symbols - Concentration and

molarity - Balancing equations

11 Interactions over small and large distances Forces and energy changes

- Force is a vector quantity work done = force × distance

- potential energy Structure and bonding

Movement and interactions Forces and motion

- Calculating speed, distance and time

- Velocity - Acceleration - Newton’s laws of motion

Guiding Spaceship Earth towards a sustainable future Carbon chemistry

- Structures and bonding.

- Alkanes - properties of

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- Three types of strong chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallic.

- electron transfer during the formation of an ionic compound

- Metals consist of giant structures of atoms arranged in a regular pattern.

Magnetism and electromagnetism - how an induced magnet is

produced. - difference between

permanent and induced magnets.

- right hand grip rule’ to draw the magnetic field pattern of a wire carrying an electric current.

- Construct a simple motor

Electricity - Resistance - Series and parallel - Circuit diagrams standard

symbols - Power as transfer rate

Acids and alkalis - Reactivity series - test to identify hydrogen - test to identify carbon dioxide - Metal salts - Hydrogen ions (H+) in aqueous

solutions. The rate and extent of chemical change

- Collision theory - Catalysts - Enzymes

hydrocarbons - Cracking

hydrocarbons Resources of materials and energy

- Reduction and metal oxides

- Phytomining - Non-renewable

resources of energy - energy transfers - environmental

impact of materials

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GCSE ART AND DESIGN OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

YEAR AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2

9

10

11

Revision and Exams

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GCSE FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

YEAR AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2

9 Focus: Food and Nutrition – Making Choices This scheme of work has been developed to enable pupils to learn how to cook a range of dishes safely and hygienically and apply their knowledge of nutrition. In addition, they will consider consumer issues, food and its functions and new technologies/trends in food. Students will have the opportunity to work through the following contexts:

Domestic and local (home, health and culture)

Industrial (food and manufacturing) Key Learning Objectives:

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Students will extend their knowledge and understanding of food, diet and health

Students will extend food preparation and cooking techniques

Students will extend their knowledge of consumer food and drink choice

Students will be able to apply their knowledge to make informed choices

Students will develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently

Students will build an apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high quality products for a wide range of users

Students will evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others

Prior learning: Pupils will build on the learning in Year 8 Design and Technology. Knowledge and Skills include:

The ‘eatwell plate'; energy balance; macro and micronutrients; food choice and menu planning.

Knowledge, understanding and skills

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needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making in a range of contexts including home, health and food.

10 INTRODUCTION TO GCSE MODULE Cooking and Food Preparation - Why we cook food

Knife skills Preparation and techniques

Development of culinary traditions (Learners must study British cuisine and a minimum of two international cuisines)

Factors influencing food choice

Food science Sensory properties

11 Technological developments to support better health and food production

Cooking methods Sauces Setting a mixture Raising agents Dough Judging and manipulating sensory properties

What are the major commodity groups? The relationship between diet and health Nutritional and dietary needs of different groups of people Nutritional needs when selecting recipes for different groups of people

Food Provenance Food source and supply Food processing and production Food security

Revision and Exams

Section A - Nutrition

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Section B - Food Provenance and Food Choice

Section C - Cooking and Food Preparation

Section D - Skills requirements: Preparation and Cooking techniques

PSHCE OVERVIEW FOR GCSE (Years 9, 10 and 11)

AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 9 THE JUSTICE

SYSTEM The role of the police Operation of the courts Family bereavement Visit from community officers Visit from/ to magistrate’s office

CAREERS Thinking about Careers Reflecting on personal strengths and interests

FOOD AND NUTRITION Learning how to cook a range of dishes safely and hygienically and apply their knowledge of nutrition Considering consumer issues, food and its functions and new technologies/trends in food. Domestic and local (home, health and culture) Industrial (food and manufacturing) Extending knowledge and understanding of food, diet and health

BEING HEALTHY - SEXUAL HEALTH Relationships and being responsible towards others Discussing issues of: How to be assertive Safe sex and contraception. Self-esteem Positive

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Drugs awareness

relationships Sexting and social media – staying safe online

10 IMIGRATION The humanitarian aspect of migration. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Recognising different points of view on migration in the media. Relating issues migration and Development in communities. Being empowered to take action on migration and development.

CAREERS Thinking about Careers

THE FUNCTION OF MONEY Managing risk Developing a broader understanding and knowledge on a range of financial and economic issues How the economy works Budgeting wisely To be able to explain financial terms and products

11 MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING Supporting and promoting health during the transition from Key Stage3 into Key Stage 4 Resilience and re-framing failure Un-healthy coping strategies - self-harm and eating disorders, Understanding and managing anxiety and depression Heathy coping strategies and mindfulness

Re-visiting ‘Being healthy – Sexual Health’

CAREERS Thinking about Careers

REVISION AND EXAMS Coping strategies Revision techniques Time management

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RE OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11

YEAR AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 9 Human Rights

Exploring key human rights, how they are expressed in the Human Rights Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Contemporary Moral Issues Exploration of contemporary ethical and moral issues which can cause controversy in our modern society. Exploring questions and influences that inform our ethical and moral choices (expressed through the beliefs of Christianity and other beliefs)

Radicalisation and Terrorism Why do young people in Britain join such groups as ISIS? Investigation into the roots and nature of terrorism (Islam – exploring this religion, its true message and investigating the conflicts today)

10 CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES Area 4: Religion and Moral Issues

Medical Ethics

Area 1: RELIGION AND THE FAMILY Religion in the Home Birth Ceremonies

Area 3: RELIGION AND THE INDIVIDUAL

Area 5: RELIGION AND RELATIONSHIPS

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The Right to Die – Euthanasia

Capital Punishment

Exploring contemporary ethical and moral issues which can cause controversy in our modern society. Exploring questions and influences that informs our ethical and moral choices. Protecting the well-being of the students. Challenging extremist views and exploring controversial issues.

The Role of the Family Family relationships and Responsibilities

Personal faith and Belief Expressing the faith Living the Faith Commitment to Faith

Sex and Relationships Marriage, Partnership and Commitment Prejudice and Discrimination

11 Area 6: RELIGION AND GLOBAL ISSUES Human rights Environment Poverty War and violence

Area 9: RELIGION AND THE WORLD Origins of the universe The existence of god The nature of god Knowledge, belief and faith

Revision and Exams

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SPORT OVERVIEW FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11 (2015 - 2018)

YEAR AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2

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10

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Revision and Exams

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