Year 7 Curriculum Overview
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
English | Exploring identity through fiction Anchor Text, Northern Lights | Exploring identity through fiction Anchor Text, Northern Lights (Speaking and Listening) | Shakespearean Comedy Anchor Text: Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest, Twelfth Night. | Crafting Writing Anchor Text: Anthology of exemplar materials (Speaking and Listening) | Poetry Through Time Anchor Text: Poetry Anthology (2008) | Exploring Non-Fiction Anchor Text: Non-fiction anthology (Speaking and Listening) |
Maths | UNIT 1 NUMBER Mental maths Order of operation 4 operations and estimation Money and time Negative numbers Factors,multiples and primes Squares, Cubes and roots | UNIT 2 DATA Averages and speed Displaying data Grouping data Comparing data Line graphs and bar charts UNIT 3 Expressions, functions and formulae Function machines Simplifying Expressions Writing Expressions and Formulae Substitution Solving equations | UNIT 4 Decimals and Measures Rounding Length, Mass, Capacity Scales and Measures Mentally multiply decimals by powers of 10 4 Operations with Decimals Perimeter and Area More units of measure- Imperial UNIT 5 Fractions Working with fractions Fractions to decimals Percentages & % of an amount | UNIT 6 Probability The language of probability Calculating Probability Experimental probability Expected outcomes UNIT 7 Ratio and Proportion Direct proportion Writing ratios Using ratios Ratios, proportion and fractions Proportions and percentages | UNIT 8 Lines and Angles Measuring and drawing angles Lines, angles and triangles Drawing triangles accurately Calculating angles Angles in a triangle Quadrilaterals UNIT 9 Sequences and Graphs Sequences & Pattern sequences Coordinates and midpoints Extending sequences Straight line graphs Position to term rules | UNIT 10 Transformations Congruency and enlargements Symmetry Reflection Rotation Translation Combined transformations Summer 2 Enrichment Revision Techniques GCSE problems UKMT Projects at greater depth |
Science | Why is it OK to fail? Introduction to Science & Safety in the lab. Constructing Hypothesis & Variables Methods and Equipment Conducting an experiment Measurements and SI units Drawing Graphs and Tables Interpreting graphs and making conclusions Scientific attitudes | If we can’t see it, how do we prove it exists? Energy stores and changes. Mixtures and separation techniques. Particle model and changes of state. Cells and microscopy. | How many parts make a whole? Forces. Atoms, Elements and Compounds. Body systems. | Can anything ever be truly lost? Electrical circuits. Energy resources. Acids and Alkalis. Testing for common gases. Nutrition and digestion. | Can we make something from nothing? Particle model and changes of state. Transfer of thermal energy. Energy transfer in chemical reactions. Reproduction. | What makes the Earth unique? Space and the solar system. Metals and Non-metals. The reactivity series and displacement reactions. Plants and photosynthesis. |
History | Britain Before 1066: Who made the biggest change to life in Britain before 1066? | Norman Conquest: Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Norman England: How far did William change England? | Medieval England: Who had all the power in medieval England? | Medieval England: Where was the best place to live in the medieval era? | The Tudors/Reformation: Why did religion cause so many deaths in the 1500s? | The Civil War: Why did the English execute their king? |
Geography | Geography Skills: How can I become an amazing geographer? | Local Area: Why is where I live so special? | Humans impacting the world: How are humans impacting our world? | Violent Earth: Why is our planet a violent place to live? | Ecosystems: Are we too late to save ecosystems? | Urban World: What does our urban world look like? |
PSHE | Puberty and Personal Hygiene | Healthy Lifestyles | Managing Risk/Personal Safety | Healthy Decisions | Relationship Values | Choices and Pathways |
Citizenship, Ethics and Morals | Identities and communities What are our identities and communities? | Multi faith perspective What are the Big 6? | Multi faith perspective Why are religious festivals important to some people? | Rights, justice and law What are the rights all children should have? | Multi faith perspective What are the A-Z of Religion & Beliefs | Multi faith perspective What are the A-Z of Religion & Beliefs |
Spanish | Introduction to Spanish | My Free Time & Hobbies | My School | My Family & Friends | My Town & Local Area | Modules Revision |
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Themes: Identification, understanding and application of key skills/techniques./ Understanding rules and regulations and applying successfully. | ||||||
Art | Visual Elements 1 Basic design principles. | Visual Elements 2 Colour Theory | Background & History Illuminated Manuscripts | Background & History Illuminated Manuscripts cont. | Stylised art & Design Pinch pot monsters | Stylised art & Design Pinch pot monsters cont. |
Technology - Catering | Health & Safety Fruit & Vegetable Cooking skills | Introduction to Textiles Juggling Balls | Starchy Foods Cooking skills | Protein Cooking skills | Fats & Oils Cooking skills | Textiles project project |
Music | Unit 1 - Musical Elements & Vocal Skills Vocal Skills Ensemble Skills Music Analysis Rehearsal & Performance | Unit 2 - Piano Skills & Classical Piano Skills Pitch & Rhythm Notation Rehearsal & Performance | Unit 3 - Rhythm and Drum Fundamentals Drumming skills Rhythm Notation Ensemble Skills Composing Rehearsal & Performance | Unit 4 - Introduction to Popular Music Instruments Instrumental Skills Mixed Notation Rehearsal & Performance | Unit 5 - Calypso and Improvisation Piano/Glockenspiel Skills Pitch and Rhythm notation Improvisation Rehearsal & Performance | Unit 6 - Band Skills and Composition Instrumental Skills Ensemble Skills Composing Rehearsal & Performance |
Dance | Baseline- Introduction to Dance | Cops and Robbers Theme | Rock and Roll/ Hand Jive Styles | Cultural Dances Culture/Styles | Nutcracker - Mathew Bourne Professional work | Survival Stimulus |
Drama | Fairy Tales | Slapstick | William Shakespeare’s Star Wars | Pantomime | Mime | Superheroes and Villains |
ICT | Using computer systems | How Computers Work | Staying Safe Online | Computational Thinking 1: Algorithms | Scratch Programming: Part 1 | Python Programming: Part 1 |