Year 8 Topic Overview
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(Year 8) KS3 |
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My Country and its communities (Links to British Values and Diversity) |
My Country and the rule of law (Laws, rights and responsibilities/ Democracy) |
Around the world (orientation, explorations, experience and planning) |
Famous Five (famous people and historical events) |
What do scientists do? (investigation and enquiry) |
Far, Far Away (countries in a different continent and contrast to our own) |
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English Fiction |
The Proudest Blue |
If I Were Prime Minister |
The Boy Who Loved Maps |
Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island |
I Want to be a Scientist |
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English Non Fiction |
United Kingdom: Travel for Kids |
An ABC of Democracy |
Ticket Around the World |
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes |
Usborne: What do Scientists do? |
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Poetry
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A Box of Crayons – Isaiah Nowels |
Your School Council |
What a Wonderful World – Song/Poem |
Limericks – to suit your class |
Periodic Table Song |
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Maths |
Refer to weekly overviews |
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Science |
Comparing climates |
Electrical circuits |
Animals - Ecosystem/food chains
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Scientific enquiry |
Gravity and motion |
The human body The digestive system |
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RE |
Sharing and Being Generous; Marriage (Hindu and Sikh)
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Being attentive to the sacred, as well as the precious; Rites of passage Islam
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Being open, honest and truthful; Exploring honesty and the importance of truth
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Participating and being willing to lead: world leaders
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Being Loyal and Steadfast: Stories from Quran |
Being attentive to the sacred, as well as the precious; Pilgrimage |
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History |
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World War 2 – The Home Front
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Black History |
Famous scientists |
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Geography |
Urbanisation |
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Volcanos |
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Diversity – features of the Carribean |
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Outdoor Learning |
Exploring the Seasons – Autumn Changes |
Woodland Wonders & Outdoor Adventures |
Water & Weather Exploration
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Growing & Life Cycles |
Outdoor Movement & Adventure |
Wildlife & Conservation |
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Music |
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West African Music
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World music
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Following notation- tempo and dynamics |
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Art |
Digital Art – Digital manipulation
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Drawing – detail and texture |
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Printmaking - monoprinting |
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Food Technology |
International cuisine project
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Chocolate tempering and confections
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Restaurant simulation project |
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Design Technology |
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Resistant materials
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Pottery making |
Architecture and Sculpture |
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My Personal Social and Emotional Wellbeing |
Self-Awareness: Personal strengths and skills needed for learning
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Self-care, Support and Safety: Respect for others; Understanding emotions |
Managing Feelings: Self-esteem and confidence |
Changing and Growing: Puberty; Appropriate Touch; Relationships and Consent |
Healthy Lifestyles: Elements of; physical and mental; body image |
The World I Live In: Preparing for adulthood |
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Life Skills |
Developing Greater Independence: Advanced Personal Hygiene & Self-Care; Coping with Different Emotions & Self-Regulation Strategies; Personal Safety & Online Safety
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Developing Greater Independence: Time Management & Following a Routine; Handling Money More Independently; Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
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Expanding Practical Daily Living Skills: Meal Preparation – Making Simple Meals; Household Chores & Managing a Personal Space; Planning a Short Journey Using Public Transport
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Expanding Practical Daily Living Skills: Recognising & Responding to Safety Risks Developing Confidence in Social Situations
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Looking Towards the Future: Friendships & Social Boundaries; Understanding Different Workplaces & Volunteering; Making a Budget |
Looking Towards the Future: Friendships & Social Boundaries; Taking Responsibility for Personal Belongings; Reviewing Progress & Setting Personal Goals for Year 9
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My Physical and Sensory Wellbeing |
Invasion Games; Hockey, Basketball |
Gymnastics and Core-Stability |
Net Games: Badminton and Tennis |
Striking and Fielding Games; Cricket and Rounders
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Outdoor Pursuit |
Athletics and Team Building Activities |
