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LOCHABER HIGH SCHOOL - WHOLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
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ArtDesign & TechnologyDigital TechnologiesEnglishFrenchGaelic LGaelic MGeographyHistoryMathsModern StudiesMusicPE CorePractical CookeryRMPSScienceTutor Support
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Week 1 Class ExpectationsDesign & Craft Design Project (Desk Tidy or Ice Scraper) Assessment Folio Assessment Model Homework Tasks Pupils self/Peer Evaluation Pupil LoginsTERM 1: Personal Writing Literary Study 1 Close Reading Skills Language Skills Group Discussion Skills N.B. Items in bold are Key AssessmentsTopic: All About Me
Topic: All About Me Greetings and Names (Traditional first and second names with dictionary skills)
Topic: Bardachd (Poetry) Level 1: An introduction to Analysis of Poetry Lochaber's Place in the WorldThe BGE course can be found here - Course OutlinePlace value (MNU 2-02)IntroductionPractical Topic: GuitarBlock 1 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticTopic Title: Who Am I? Lesson on Identity & PersonalityBEING A SCIENTISTIce-breaker/get to know the class.
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Week 2Folder LabelsPassword ResetsGreet someone Feelings Read - Mac an t-Sronaich. History Skills - booklet can be found here - BookletWhole number, Integers and Rounding (MNU 2-03, 3-03, 2-01, 3-01, 2-04, 3-04)Human Rights 1S1 Guitar AssessmentBlock 1 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticBeliefs and ValuesFire Alarm evacuation, seating plan, class room expectations, mobile phones.
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Week 3Observation DrawingClass ExpectationsIntroduce themselvesFeelings and NumbersQuestions - Mac an t-Sronaich. Human Rights 2AssessmentBlock 1 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticBeliefs and ValuesProgress Check - All About Me
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Week 4NitrotypeTalk about what they like or do not like.Numbers and AgeA’ sgrudadh am bardachd ann an doigh simplidh agus dha bhriseadh sios - Seann Bhoireannach. (Basic Analysis of Poetry - Seann Bhoireannach)Assessment 1Human Rights 3Learning journalsBlock 1 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticUltimate QuestionsProgress Check - All About Me
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Week 5Email/EdiaryDescribe Family members.Family membersA’ coimhead ri bhith a’ cleachdadh ainmearan agus buadhairean gu eifeachdadh ann an sgriobhadh. A’ cruthachadh dealbh de sheann bhoireannach. (Using nouns and adjectives effectively to convey meaning)Atlas SkillsHuman Rights 4Google recap taskBlock 1 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticAssessment: Reflective Writing Task assesing the benchmarks relating to beliefs and valuesCELLS /ELECTRICITY /WATERRoad Safety – safe/risky behaviour
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Week 62D Graphic DesignPresentationsDescribe PetsFamily and Pets (colours)A’ sgrudadh am bardachd ann an doigh simplidh agus dha bhriseadh sios - An t-Sean Bhean. (Basic analysis of poetry - An t-Sean Bhean)Human Rights 5Practical Topic: KeyboardEnd of Unit Test/ Self evNew topic: Judaism Lesson 1 - AbrahamEnergy Drinks
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Week 7Assessment preparationsAssessment preparationsA’ deanamh plana airson bardachd simplidh a sgriobhadh mu dheidhinn seann dhuine sonraichte nam beatha. (Planning - writing a poem about an older person that you know)Multiples, Factors, Primes (MNU 2-5, 3-05)Democracy Intro Block 2 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticMosesCareers – Fact or Fiction
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Week 8Word ProcessingAssessment - Dialogue in pairsAssessment - Conversation with the teacherAssessment A’ sgriobhadh bardachd pearsanata mu seann dhuine sonraichte. (Writing a poem)Assessment 2Skills Assessment Assessment templateMultiples, Factors, Primes (MNU 2-5, 3-05) Maths Week Scotland ActivitiesDemocratic GovernmentAssessment Block 2 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticPassoverCareers – My World of Work
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Week 9TERM 2: Literary Study 2 Critical Essay Writing Close Reading Skills Language Skills Group Discussion Skills N.B. Items in bold are key assessmentsTerm 2 Topic - School
Term 2 Topic - School
Term 2 Topic - Film G
Seasons & TimeTollund ManAngles (MTH 2-17, 3-17)Google recap taskGod & The 10 CommandmentsCareers – Stereotypes
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Week 10Talk about school subjects/express an opinionLearn the school subjects in Gaelic
Say what you like/don’t like (Is toil/cha toil leam…)
Ask other people about their likes/dislikes
Bruidhinn air cuspair - Class discussion about the Set Theme Dictatorship: NK Learning JournalsSynagogue & TorahAnti-Bullying – definition/types
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Week 11Desktop PublishingAgree/DisagreeTell the time in Gaelic (o'clock/half past)
A' sgriobhadh sgiopt -Script WritingWorld EnvironmentsAngles (MTH 2-17, 3-17) Key Assessment Task 1 on previous contentDictatorship: NK A-FPractical topic 3: RhythmBar/Bat MitzvahsAnti-Bullying – who bullies and why?
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Week 12Describe a TimetableAsk someone what they are doing - present tense (Tha/Chan eil mi…)
Verbal nouns: a’ dol, a’ dèanamh, a’ cluich… (basic)
A' sgriobhadh sgriopt - Script EditingPowers and Roots (MTH 3-06, 4-06)Election SystemEnd of Unit Test/ Self evHanukkahAnti-Bullying – what can we all do about it?
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Week 13Self Assessment and Presentation - 2D Graphic Design https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KJK0qxnIbbOD-MT3t6DtED00a0Kci2RmQ-i6cvHnZhc/edit#slide=id.ga9c13fd201_0_0 Design Project (Desk Tidy or Ice Scraper)
Craft Project (Plastic Christmas project)
Assessment Folio
Assessment Model
Homework Tasks
Pupil Self/ Peer Evaluation
S1 Design & Craft Test
24h ClockLearn the days of the weekAg ullachadh - Props and PracticeAssessment Template Powers and Roots (MTH 3-06, 4-06)Mock Election 1AssessmentSocial Dance Block 3HanukkahAnti-Bullying – helping others
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Week 14LandscapePivot AnimationsDescribe a School Day
Means of Transport
Understand simple commands from the teacher
Give commands to individuals
Filmeadh - FilmingResearch Assessment 3Romans - Background, Legends, Founding of Rome, The Roman Empire, The Roman Army, Women in Ancient Rome, Roman ReligionOrder of Operations (MNU 2-03, 4-03)Mock Election 2Google Recap TaskSocial DanceJewish Wedding CeremoniesProgress Check – taking responsibility
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Week 15Talk about Food (canteen/lunch/breakfast/ Christmas Food)Say please and thank you
Tell the teacher when I am finished a task in Gaelic
Negative command uses Na
Filmeadh - Filming/EditingScotland's ClimateMock Election 3Learning JournalsShabbat & Kosher FoodStudy skills –multiple intelligences
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Week 16Assessment - Pupils have to complete a French Timetable (reading for information)Assessment - TimetableAssessment - Measadh air am film - Self/Group assessment of Performance/ScriptDecimals - Place Value, Arithmetic, Rounding (MNU 2-02, 2-03, 3-03, 2-01, 3-01)Mock Election 4Sea SongsCeilidh/ AssessmentAssessment: Written Assessment and a one page summary assessment. Takes 2 lessons.Internet Safety – use of internet
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Week 17Emerging TechnologiesTerm 3 Topic - Hobbies Talk about computers and mobiles Term 3 Topic - Slainte agus cur-seachadan (Health and hobbies) Name, Identify and use vocabulary for body partsTerm 3 Topic - Rosg Level 1: An introduction to Analysis of ProseDecimals - Place Value, Arithmetic, Rounding (MNU 2-02, 2-03, 3-03, 2-01, 3-01) Key Assessment Task 2 on all previous contentThe work of an MP {C} Block 3 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticAssessmentInternet Safety – digital footprints
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Week 18TERM 3: Literary Study 3 Discursive Writing Close Reading Skills Language Skills Individual Talking Skills N.B. Items in bold are key assessmentsTalk about which sport they playSay that something is soreFiosrachadh mu sgriobhadairean (information about writers)Weather FieldworkDecimals - Place Value, Arithmetic, Rounding (MNU 2-02, 2-03, 3-03, 2-01, 3-01)The work of an MP (P)AssessmentFilm Study: Evan AlmightyInternet Safety – analysing internet use
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Week 19Image Editing (Serif)Talk about activities (Leisure)Ask someone what is wrong
Eachdraidh beatha (independent study - Biography)Local Government 1Project presentationWork on Evan Almighty: Importance of belief and prayer for religious people.Progress Check – target setting
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Week 20Talk about what they like to do and why. Talk about the weather and explain what they do according to the weatherSay how I am feelingLeughadh sgeulachd goirid (reading the short story)Scotland's LandscapeCoordinates (MTH 3-18, 4-18) & Christmas ActivitiesLocal Government 2Pilot Verse Comp.Topic Title: Christianity Jesus as a historical figure.Finance – needs & wants.
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Week 21Assessment Poster about Favourite Sports
(what, when, why) At least 4 sentences
Gaelic Hospital Speaking preparationsA’ sgrudadh rosg ann an doigh simplidh agus dha bhriseadh sios.(Basic analysis of Prose)Romans Assessment TemplateAlgebra 1 - Intro, Writing, Substitution, Collecting like terms, Brackets (MTH 3-14, 4-14)Pressure Groups 1World Music ProjectParables & Teachings: The Good Samaritan & The Prodigal SonNew life/Properties/HeatFinance – planning trip to Theme Park.
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Week 22My Town Talk about their town/villageAssessment - Participate in 'Gaelic Hospital'A’ sgrudadh rosg ann an doigh simplidh agus dha bhriseadh sios.(Basic analysis of Prose)Vikings - Origins, Sagas, Viking Raids, Vikings in Scotland, Viking Homes, Viking Warriors, Viking ReligionAlgebra 1 - Intro, Writing, Substitution, Collecting like terms, Brackets (MTH 3-14, 4-14)Pressure Groups 2End of Unit Test/ Self evMiraclesMental Health – what is Mental Health?
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Week 23Graphics Project (Toy Car)
Assessment Folio of Skill Builder Tasks related to the project.
Skill Builder Tasks with Pupil Self/ Peer Evaluation
Homework Tasks
S1 Graphics Test
Computational ThinkingPlaces in townName, Identify, and use vocabulary for some Nutricious FoodA’ coimhead ri bhith a’ cleachdadh ainmearan agus buadhairean gu eifeachdadh ann an sgriobhadh. (Using Nouns and Adjectives effectively to convey meaning)Outdoor Learning:A - S Block 4 Outdoor Games Indoor Games Fitness Rackets Creative and AestheticThe BibleMental Health – mental health issues
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Week 24Self Assessment and Presentation LandscapeAsk/ Give directionsName, identify, and use vocabulary for some nutricious foodA’ coimhead ri bhith a’ cleachdadh ainmearan agus buadhairean gu eifeachdadh ann an sgriobhadh. (Using Nouns and Adjectives effectively to convey meaning)1. rocksInequality: IndiaAssessmentTurin Shroud
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Week 253D Lighting DesignAssessment PreparationsExpress opinion - I like/dislike/love/hateA’ deanamh plana airson sgeulachd goirid a sgriobhadh. (Planning - Writing a short story)2. riversFractions 1 - Adding, Subtracting, Equivalent, Improper/mixed, Pie Charts (MNU 2-07, 3-07 & MTH 3-21)Slumdog ChildrenProject PresentationSt. Columba/Christianity in ScotlandMental Health – it’s ok, to be not ok
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Week 26EntrepreneursAssessment Role Play: The pupils create a map of their own town in French using the names of places studied in class. They describe their town. A lost tourist asks for directions and they should be able to answer.Express opinion - I like/dislike/love/hateAssessment A’ sgriobhadh sgeulachd goirid. (Writing a short story)3. mountainsSecret MillionaireComposition ProjectSt. Columba/Christianity in ScotlandSubstance misuse – Alcohol
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Week 27Human ResourcesPoster about the location of their dream house
“Je voudrais vivre dans…”
Poster - Healthy living
Assessment A’ sgriobhadh sgeulachd goirid. (Writing a short story)4. plantsChurches/Stained Glass Windows
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Week 28Marketing Mix/ResearchTerm 4 Topic - HolidaysTerm 4 Topic - a' siubhal (Travel) Intriduction to Areas where Gaelic is spoken - The Hebridies and the HighlandsTerm 4 Topic - Labhairt Rannsachadh air Am Mod Naiseanta Rioghail agus An Comunn GhaidhealachConservationStats 1 Graphs, Charts, Tables, Surveys (MTH 2-21, 3-21, 4-21)India Decision MakingEnd of Unit Test/ Self evAssessmentSubstance misuse - Drugs
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Week 29Talk about their holidays

Basic vocabulary for clothingRannsachadh air Am Mod Naiseanta Rioghail - Research on the Royal National ModVikings Assessment TemplateInequality poster A-FAssessmentSUMMER TERMThe Simpsons: Bart Sells His SoulSubstance misuse - Smoking
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Week 30TERM 4: Literary Study 4 Creative Writing Close Reading Skills LanguageSkills Group Discussion Skills N.B. Teaching of reading, language & group discussion skills is ongoing throughout the session and will often be integrated into the teaching of texts. NB The items in bold are Key AssessmentsBuy drinks and snacks in French
Using adjectives with clothingProgram Radio - eist ri diofar programman air Radio nan Gaidheal airson beachdan (Listening to radio programs through the medium of Gaelic for inspiration)Scotland's Towns & CitiesMedieval Castles - Where to palce them, Designing a Castle, The Motte and Bailey Castle, Concentric Castles, Attacking and Defending Castles and the Castle CompetitionMass Media Functions8-bar CompositionStriking & FieldingThe Simpsons: Moral Issue of StealingProgress Check - Evaluation
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Week 31OverlapTalk about Holiday plans
Talk about what is in my bag (packing for a trip)
Possessive article (Nam…)
Ann am buidhnean - dean plana airsom am program a tha sibh dol a chlaradhScotland's Towns & CitiesMeasure 1 - Drawing & Measuring lengths, Conversion (lengths/weight), Perimeter, Problems (MNU 2-11)Mass Media NewspapersLevel 'Top-Up'The Simpsons: Facing DeathProgress Check - Achievements
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Week 32Say what they would like to doVocabulary relating to the weather Taghadh Ceol no lorg am fiosrachadh (Picking music and/or subject information)Mass Media AdvertisingRevision of Practical WorkThe Simpsons: Losing FaithProgress Check - Review of S1
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Week 33Self Assessment and Presentation - 3D Lighting DesignAssessment Powerpoint on holidays (Present Tense + mention of future holidays)Describe the Weather
Weather = feminine noun
Use i – Tha i …
Cànan: Tha i/Chan eil i…
Sgriobhadh sgriopt (Writing a script)Coordinates (MTH 3-18, 4-18) & Symmetry (MTH 2-19, 3-19, 4-19) Key Assessment Task 3 on all previous contentMass Media Skills Creating a storyboard around a Moral or Philosophical issue.
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Week 34ClayDatabasesPoster: Your dream holiday When describing what the weather is/will be like using nouns. Use the construction:
Tha __________ ann
Chan eil ________ ann
Sgriobhadh sgriopt (Writing a script)Research Assessment 4Coordinates (MTH 3-18, 4-18) & Symmetry (MTH 2-19, 3-19, 4-19)Research ProjectEnd of Unit Test/ Self evCreating a storyboard around a Moral or Philosophical issue.
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Week 35Small metal/craft projectCountries and Nationalities name 12 countries in EuropeName some shops and places in town (local/rural context)
Tha _____ anns a’ bhaile etc.
Ag ullachadh (Preparation)Map & Fieldwork SkillsPercentages NUM 3-07S2: ChinaAthleticsRMPS: Short Stories
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Week 36Say 12 citizenships (masculine and feminine)Reading simple texts (postcards)Claradh (Recording)RMPS: Short Stories
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Week 37Computer Systems & Digital DevicesSay where they live
Assessment preparationsClaradh (Recording)RMPS: Short Stories
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Week 38 Say where they go on holiday.Assessment - Create a travel guide for an island/area of choice.Deasachadh air iMovie (Editing the film using iMovie)Water Safety course2D Shape - MTH 3-16Diversity Month Activities: Researching LGBTQ+ Charities and organisations.
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Week 39ConsolidationThe pupils should do some research about a Country of their choice. They should write a paragraph in French about their chosen country and they should be encouraged to read in front of the class. S1,2,3,4 Revision GamesAssessment - Self/Group Assessment of Performance/ScriptCastles AssessmentEnd of Unit Test/ Self ev
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