Secondary Topics Term 1 2016 English S1:

“Gangsta Granny”. In-depth prose study

Reading for understanding

Parts of speech

Basic skills revision. S2:

“Skellig”. In-depth prose study.

Reading for understanding and analysis.

Basic skills revision.

Parts of speech. S3/4: National 3/4/5 work

“Animal Farm”. In-depth study of allegorical writing.

Writing critical essays.

Reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation.

“Heiroglyphics”. Scottish text short stories.

Maths S1 Maths and Numeracy

Algebra - Terms and expressions: Simplifying and collecting like terms, including substitution.

Measure and shape: Calculation perimeter and area of 2D shapes.

Number: Place value, Scales and rounding. S2 Maths and Numeracy

Fractions decimal fractions and percentages: Proportion and ratio.

Powers and roots: Square numbers and roots S3 Maths and Numeracy

Estimating and rounding: Rounding and accuracy, upper and lower boundaries, effects of rounding, tolerance.

Money - Financial skills 1 Budgeting.

Time: Distance, speed and time.

Number: Order of operations.

Number: Fractions, decimal fractions and percentages. S4 Lifeskills Mathematics

Unit 2 Geometry and Measure

Solving a basic problem in time management: Time & timetables.

Calculating a quantity based on a related measurement: Rules and formulae.

Constructing a scale drawing with a given scale: Scale drawings 1.

Planning a basic navigation course: Scale drawings 2

Science

S1/2 Science

Biodiversity and interdependence

Where are the living things? I can sample and identify living things from

different habitats to compare their biodiversity and can suggest reasons for

their distribution.

Body systems and cells

I have explored the structure and function of organs and organ systems

and can relate this to the basic biological processes required to sustain

life.

I have explored the role of technology in monitoring health and improving

the quality of life.

S3 Biology

Unit 1 Cell Biology

Cell structure: The ultrastructure and function of cells.

Transport across cell membranes: Structure and function of cell

membranes. Including Diffusion, Osmosis and Active transport of

molecules

S4 Biology

Unit 2 Multicellular Organisms

Cells, tissues and organs: Specialisation of animal and plant cells.

Stem cells and meristems: the role and potential of stems cells.

Control and communication: Nervous control and the Central nervous

system, Rapid reflex action, and Hormone control including Blood glucose

regulation (Diabetes).

Biology investigation.

S3 Chemistry

Unit 1 Chemical changes and structure

Rates and reactions: Factors affecting rates of reactions and monitoring

reactions. Interpreting rates of reaction graphs.

Atomic structure and bonding: The structure of the periodic table,

Elements, Atoms and Mass.

S4 Chemistry

Unit 2 Nature’s Chemistry

The homologous series: Fuels, study of cycloalkanes, branched alkanes and

alkenes up to 8 Carbons.

Everyday consumer products: Uses of Alcohols and Carboxylic acids.

Social Subjects: Geography and History S1/2 Geography During this Term students will be involved in the study of the following topics: Norway ( Weeks 1 -3 ).

What has shaped Norway’s Landscape? (Looking at the work of Ice and Rivers in shaping the landscape. This will revisit elements of work already completed by S2 on the work of Ice and Rivers in Scotland ).

Where do people live in Norway? Why is the population distributed in this way?

What are some of the differences and similarities in the way people live in Norway and Scotland?

S3/4 Geography ( Weeks 1-3 ), S3 & S4 Students. Rural Geography

Changes in the rural landscape in developing countries related to modern developments in farming such as genetically modified crops, impact of new technology, bio- fuels.

Glacial Environments ( Weeks 4-7), S3 & S4 Students.

The formation of the following glacial features: Corrie, Truncated Spur, Pyramidal Peak, Arête, U-Shaped Valley.

Land uses found in Glacial Environments.

Optional ( may also be covered in coasts studied later in the year ): - Conflicts which can arise between land uses within glacial landscapes. -The management of these land use conflicts.

National 4 Coursework. ( Weeks 1-7 ), S4 Students only.

Each student will choose an individual topic to investigate. They will be required to:

Decide what information will be required to be collected to answer their topic.

Decide upon the best methods to collect the information.

Collect the information.

Write up their investigation in the form of a report.

S1/2 History

The Middle Ages in Britain and Europe ( AD 411 – 1479 ): ( Weeks 4-7).

How was Scotland born?

The Normans.

Castles.

The Feudal System.

Rebellions.

Robert the Bruce.

Provins, a Medieval French Town ( UNESCO World Heritage Site ).

S3/4: History Migration & Empire 1830- 1939

a) Immigration to Scotland, 1830s–1939:

Reasons for immigration of different groups and patterns of settlement including Irish, Lithuanians, Jews and Italians.

b) Experience of immigrants to Scotland, 1880s–1939:

The experiences of the migrants - living conditions, employment. Scots and Irish: religious and cultural forces binding the Irish community in Scotland; relations between immigrants and Scots — stereotype and reality.

The economic, social and political impact of immigration.

c) Scottish emigration, 1830s–1939:

Reasons for emigration: poverty; the Highland Clearances; missionary work; effectiveness of emigration societies and government schemes; the attraction of new lands — economic opportunity and cheap land.

d) Experience of Scots abroad, 1830s–1939:

The Scot abroad: areas to which Scots migrated — England, India, North America, Australasia; the role of Scots migrants in the development of the ‘New World’ - agriculture, manufacture, engineering and mining; education; finance; politics. The contribution of individual Scots to their new countries — e.g. Andrew Carnegie, John Muir, Andrew Fisher

Health and Wellbeing S1 --At the beginning of this new academic year, all secondary pupils will be taking part in discussions which will inform their programme of study for the year. The focus for learning will be around the individual’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. The programme this term will include work on:

Study skills

Target setting

Reflecting on their own learning and using learning logs as a tool for personal development

Social wellbeing and positive thinking

Career planning They will as always be encouraged to celebrate success and look to the future in planning their own next steps

S2, 3 and 4 -- At the beginning of this new academic year, all secondary pupils will be taking part in discussions which will inform their programme of study for the year. The focus for learning will be around the individual’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. The programme this term will include work on:

Study skills

Target setting Pupils will also continue to work on their portfolios of work for the Achieve programme (formerly XL), with the main focus on the Planning for Personal Development, career planning and community project units. They will as always be encouraged to celebrate success and look to the future in planning their own next steps

Health and Food Technology/Practical Cake Craft S1 - This term we shall be continuing with our unit 'Food Hygiene and Health'. We shall be investigating food preservation and storage, then moving on to look at balanced diets, healthy eating and nutrients in food. These topics shall be covered with both theory and practical lessons; cooking a variety of different dishes. S2 - This term we shall be starting a new unit called 'Food Hygiene and Health'. We shall be expanding on our knowledge from last year and investigating food poisoning, food preservation and storage and then moving on to look at balanced diets and the nutrients in food. These topics shall be covered with both theory and practical lessons; cooking a variety of different dishes. S3/4 - This term we will be finishing the unit 'Food for Health'. We will look at diet through life stages and cook dishes according to given briefs. We shall then move on to a unit called 'Food Product Development' where the students will investigate the functional properties of food and look at the process of food product development and design their own dishes. S3/4 Practical Cake Craft - This term we shall be concentrating on cake finishing techniques; looking at coatings and fillings, use of tools, modelling flowers and other models from sugarpaste and flower paste icing.

Art & Design S1&S2 Investigating the work of pop-artists, including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Peter Blake, Jasper Johns, Richard Hamilton. Pupils will produce a composition, which shows an understanding of pop-art styles, subject matter and techniques. The composition will reflect the culture, life style and issues from present day popular culture. Pupils will gain an experience of working in a recognised style in a creative way to form effective, personal pieces of artwork.

Art and Design S3&S4 Continuing working on the Expressive Unit of the National courses. This includes drawing individual Still Life objects using a variety of media, beginning to create compositions and examining and discussing the work of relevant artists. There will be opportunities to further explore individual areas of interest within Art and Design through taught lessons and independent work. Practical art making will be informed by and linked to critical work.

PE P1-2 are focusing on fundamental movement skills and coordination. P4-7 are doing hockey and basketball S1-4 are also doing hockey and basketball.

Music

S1/2 – Performing – Guitar/Keyboard

The S1/2 music course this term focuses on performing in the units on Guitar and Keyboard. Pupils will be required to document their practice regime, including target setting and goals. Teacher input will come in the form of short discussions with the pupil and help will be given both musically and in goal setting. Although there will be no formal assessment, pupils will be expected to show improvement over the duration of this term. These short units are designed to give the pupils a chance to try instruments that they may wish to develop skills on further in S1-4. If pupils already learn one of these instruments then they will be encouraged to learn more advanced music to keep their learning challenging.

S3/4 – Listening and Understanding/Solo Performing

This term the S3/4 class will be studying various musical styles at National 3 level. The main unit will be Listening and Understanding which aims to enrich the pupil with many concepts for aural recognition. These take the form of Melody/Harmony, Rhythm/Tempo, Structure/Texture/Form, and Timbre. There will be an aural test at the end of this unit covering all concepts learned at this level. Pupils will also undertake some composing, and this will usually take the form of writing a Scottish Reel, Waltz or Slow Air. Pupils are encouraged to perform their own compositions. Pupils will also be continuing their studies in Performance. Pupils will regularly practise on two instruments and this will culminate in a performance day where pupils will perform to each other/teachers. They will self-reflect on their performance highlighting areas for improvement together with aspects they thought went well.