Y7 Term 1 Curriculum Overview Maths English ... - St. John's School

child.http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/uptoyou/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/uptoyou/weblinks.shtmlWatch the following Dove commercial – about out distorted view of image:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U&feature=fvwFrenchTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering?Pupils learn how to talk about themselves, their families and pets. They can describe themselves and othersThey learn numbers, dates and the alphabet. They should be able to have a simple conversation in French.Homework (any details of project / specific homework tasks)Vocabulary learning and simple writing and reading tasks.How to help / useful web site links etc.Testing children on vocabulary. Encouraging use of linguascope (children have login details)ICTTerm 1 – InductionStudents will cover a number of tasks based on students prior knowledge and skills in ICT. This unit coversall the main software applications e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc and aims to providestudents with the key skills necessary to progress in this subject during the course of Key Stage 3. Topicalso includes file management, email skills and introduction to e-safety.Homework (any details of project / specific homework tasks)Planning and preparation for some of the topics in the Induction Unit, such as, an E-Safety poster,Evaluation homework tasks will also be set to allow students to reflect on the work they have completed inclass and the quality of the product they have made for the purpose given eg. posterHow to help / useful web site links etc.Discussing the dangers, how to stay safe, etc when using the internet to communicate with others, socialnetworking, privacy settings, etc. and how to stay safe.D&TTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering?RESISTANT MATERIALS - FUN FOBDesign Skills – This project focuses on the student’s ability to present information in a number of formsincluding sequencing for production planning. The importance of presenting information on packaging iscovered using both test and images. Creative thinking is also used in the process of designing, andpackaging their own design of a key fob. Computer Aided Design is integral to this project.Practical Skills – Students work with plastics using both traditional hand based manufacturing methods andComputer Aided Systems.FOOD TECHNOLOGY- Safety and hygiene in the kitchen. How to eat a healthy diet. Practical skillsdeveloped through ‘Licence to Cook’ scheme Part One.TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY- Students will learn to work in in textiles, mostly felt. They will practice bothrunning stich and blanket stich and how to sew on a button. They will begin by making a small Christmasbauble shape with a stitched design. The will move on to designing their own pair of simple slippers or a fishdesign based on the same stitches and materials that they have already experienced. They will beencouraged to be creative and design fun products.Homework (any details of project / specific homework tasks)Food Technology – Organisation and collection of cooking ingredients.Textiles Technology - Students will be given a second Christmas Bauble to sew at home if they are enjoyingit and want to practice their skills. Students will be asked/encouraged to bring in a pair of their own slippers /stiched toy from home. Students may bring their textiles home to continue with the sewing, especially if theyhave missed a lesson.How to help / useful web site links etc.Students often find the clearing up process very difficult at the end of a food practical lesson. The morepractice they can have in washing up and how to wipe down surfaces so that they are clean is very helpful insupporting them in their lessons at school.www.technologystudent.comGoogle images to search for 'hand made felt toys or slippers' or 'funky slippers'both of which bring up good images to inspire their ideas.

ArtTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering?Developing understanding of the Visual ElementsHomework (any details of project / specific homework tasks)Tonal drawing. Pattern designMusicTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering?Half Term 1: Introduction to Music - Notation (Treble Clef), Basic introduction to Cubase 4 Software,Singing – Unison & HarmonyHalf Term 2: Elements & Notation - Tempo, Dynamics, Notation (Treble Clef/Leger Lines), TexturePETerm 1 – Content, what are we covering in Double Periods?September / October / DecemberAll Baseline Assessment Multi sports 2 x 2hrs per activity7.1 (RH) Athletics Rounders Bench Ball7.2 (KW/MC) Rounders Bench Ball Athletics7.3 (LLG) Bench Ball Athletics RoundersTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering in Single Periods?Sept / Oct Swimming 3 x 1 hrsOct / Nov Short Tennis 7 x 1 hrsNov / Jan Trampolining 7 x 1 hrsDramaTerm 1 – Content, what are we covering?Serious Fun – basic drama skillsHaunted and Hunted – creation of tension and suspenseTitanic – developing character and using a stimulus to create naturalistic dramaStatus – how to show status through characterisationStereotyping/Seven Deadly Sins – how to develop characterisation/movement skillsHomework (any details of project / specific homework tasks)Script writing, Performance planning, Research tasks, Extended writing –monologue