Year 11 Subject Information

Topic/Unit

Shakespeare – Othello or Much Ado

Key Concepts

Extract break down, essay writing, role of a women in Elizabethan England, Relationships and power in each setting

Lit C1, plays selected to develop pupils understanding of relationships moving into adulthood – particularly the impact of control and gossip on relationships.

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reading
• Writing
• AO1 – Understanding of the question and text
• AO2 – Exploration of the effects of language
• AO5 – Writing in the correct format and to right audience
• AO6 – Writing skills for effect

Topic/Unit

Lang C2 Revision

Key Concepts

Transactional writing, non-fiction analysis

Lang C2, building ‘life skills’ in English and perfecting the modes of writing needed in the workplace.

Key Skills Developed

• Literacy
• Reading
• Comparison
• Persuade

Topic/Unit

Revision dependent on PPE and set needs

Key Concepts

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Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Independent Project

Key Concepts

Individual and independent project based on a chosen topic of interest

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Outcomes related to photographer research
• Development work
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking and use of the dark room.

Topic/Unit

Independent Project

Key Concepts

Individual and independent project based on a chosen topic of interest

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Outcomes related to photographer research
• Development work
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking and use of the dark room.

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Photographer research
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking and use of the dark room.

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Photographer research
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking and use of the dark room
• Final piece planning, producing and evaluating large scale outcomes.
• 10 hour exam.

Topic/Unit

Year 11 Teachers will use the June Gap Analysis to plan teaching to astutely meet the needs of their class in order to close the gaps in knowledge. These personalised SoW are matched forensically to the Gap Analysis and the Teachers record their own personalised learning records. This cycle is repeated following the November PPE and equally following the March PPE.

Key Concepts

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Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Germany

Key Concepts

Why did Germany struggle after WW1, how this led to the rise of the Nazi Party and how life changed under the Nazis.

Key Skills Developed

• Change vs Continuity
• Importance, significance
• Evaluation
• Content recall
• Analysing interpretations
• Extended writing
• Judgement

Topic/Unit

Medicine

Key Concepts

How has medicine changed from 1250-present day and what factors have influenced this and the impact that it has had on health today.

Key Skills Developed

• Change vs Continuity
• Importance, significance
• Evaluation
• Content recall
• Analysing interpretations
• Extended writing
• Judgement

Topic/Unit

Medicine

Key Concepts

How has medicine changed from 1250-present day and what factors have influenced this and the impact that it has had on health today.

Key Skills Developed

• Change vs Continuity
• Importance, significance
• Evaluation
• Content recall
• Analysing interpretations
• Extended writing
• Judgement

Topic/Unit

Revision

Key Concepts

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Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Weather, Climate and Ecosystems (Theme 5)

Key Concepts

What is the evidence for climate change? What are the causes of climate change? Causes, consequences and responses to weather hazards. What factors create variations in weather and climate at different scales within the UK? How people use ecosystems and environments, processes and interactions and ecosystem sustainability.

Key Skills Developed

• Understanding of weather patterns and causes
• Data analysis
• Understanding of climate change
• Management and responses to hazards

Topic/Unit

Development and Resource Issues (Theme 6)

Key Concepts

What are the causes, consequences and responses to uneven development at the global scale? Changing demands for water and how to ensure water is sustainably resourced. Patterns around economic development in a NIC compared to a LIC. Regional patters of economic development in the UK and how these regional inequalities can be reduced.

Key Skills Developed

• Understanding of development of different countries with different levels of income
• Demands for resources and sustainability
• Patterns of economic development – causes and strategies to reduce this.

Topic/Unit

Development and Resource Issues (Theme 6)

Key Concepts

What are the causes, consequences and responses to uneven development at the global scale? Changing demands for water and how to ensure water is sustainably resourced. Patterns around economic development in a NIC compared to a LIC. Regional patterns of economic development in the UK and how these regional inequalities can be reduced.

Key Skills Developed

• Understanding of development of different countries with different levels of income
• Demands for resources and sustainability
• Patterns of economic development – causes and strategies to reduce this

Topic/Unit

Social Development Issues (Theme 7)

Key Concepts

How is social development measured? What challenges face social development in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia? What are the health care issues in sub-Saharan Africa?

Key Skills Developed

• Understanding of social, economic and political factors that influence social development in a sub-Saharan African country and South Asian country
• Data analysis such as population pyramids
• Understanding of health care issues such as HIV and malaria and how these are dealt with at both a local and national level and which leads to the most progress

Topic/Unit

Revision

Key Concepts

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Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in Performance

Key Concepts

Rehearsal and performance skills, interpreting a script, analysing progress, further target setting in response.

Key Skills Developed

• Creating
• Performing
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analysis

Topic/Unit

Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in Performance

Key Concepts

Rehearsal and performance skills, interpreting a script, analysing progress, further target setting in response.

Key Skills Developed

• Creating
• Performing
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analysis

Topic/Unit

Component 3 – Responding to a Stimulus

Key Concepts

Devising from a stimulus, meeting the needs of a brief, selecting an appropriate target audience. creating material, selecting and rejecting material, ongoing analysis and evaluation, performance skills, team work skills.

Key Skills Developed

• Creating
• Performing
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analysis

Topic/Unit

Component 3 – Responding to a Stimulus

Key Concepts

Devising from a stimulus, meeting the needs of a brief, selecting an appropriate target audience. creating material, selecting and rejecting material, ongoing analysis and evaluation, performance skills, team work skills.

Key Skills Developed

• Creating
• Performing
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analysis

Topic/Unit

Component 3 – Responding to a Stimulus

Key Concepts

Devising from a stimulus, meeting the needs of a brief, selecting an appropriate target audience. creating material, selecting and rejecting material, ongoing analysis and evaluation, performance skills, team work skills.

Key Skills Developed

• Creating
• Performing
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analysis

Topic/Unit

NEA 1 Task

Key Concepts

NEA 1 September – October

Key Skills Developed

• Use of skills and knowledge learnt to be able to conduct and write up coursework

Topic/Unit

NEA 1 and 2 Tasks

Key Concepts

NEA 1 Corrections NEA 2 research and practical up to Christmas

Key Skills Developed

• Use of skills and knowledge learnt to be able to conduct and write up coursework

Topic/Unit

NEA 2 Tasks

Key Concepts

NEA 2 Practical and write ups to be completed by February half term

Key Skills Developed

• Use of skills and knowledge learnt to be able to conduct and write up coursework

Topic/Unit

Revision

Key Concepts

Food labelling, food processing and production, Revision Food Hygiene, Revision Nutrients, Healthy Eating Guidelines, Revision Food Choices

Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Revision

Key Concepts

Revision Food Hygiene, Revision Nutrients, Healthy Eating Guidelines, Revision Food Choices. Examination Technique and exam questions

Key Skills Developed

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Topic/Unit

Revision and Structure

Key Concepts

Pupils will start by improving end of year tests before spending time working on the structure of answers. They will then develop and recap the key core beliefs of each religion.

Key Skills Developed

• Building the correct writing structure
• Understanding of the assessment criteria

Topic/Unit

Religious Attitudes towards Relationships

Key Concepts

Roles, responsibilities, families, Contraception, Adultery, marriage, divorce

Key Skills Developed

• Explanation
• Description
• Evaluation

Topic/Unit

Application of religious knowledge/contingency time

Key Concepts

Buddhism, Christianity, Life and death, good and evil, relationships, Human rights

Key Skills Developed

• Identification
• Explanation
• Description
• Evaluation

Topic/Unit

Food/Identity

Key Concepts

Developing their own independent style from inspiration through exploration of the assessment objectives

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Development of ideas
• Key terminology
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Observational drawing
• Printmaking and experimentation with media and materials.
• Drawing
• Painting
• Batik
• Oil pastels
• Sculpture
• Prints

Topic/Unit

Food/Identity

Key Concepts

Developing their own independent style from inspiration through exploration of the assessment objectives

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Development of ideas
• Key terminology
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Observational drawing
• Printmaking and experimentation with media and materials.
• Drawing
• Painting
• Batik
• Oil pastels
• Sculpture
• Prints

Topic/Unit

Exam Unit

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Artist research
• Outcomes related to Artist research
• Key terminology
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Observational drawing
• Printmaking
• Experimentation with media and materials.

Topic/Unit

Exam Unit

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Artist research
• Outcomes related to Artist research
• Key terminology
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Observational drawing
• Printmaking
• Experimentation with media and materials.
• Final piece planning, producing and evaluating large scale outcomes

Topic/Unit

Exam Unit

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Artist research
• Outcomes related to Artist research
• Key terminology
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Observational drawing
• Printmaking
• Experimentation with media and materials.
• Final piece planning, producing and evaluating large scale outcomes
• 10 hour exam

Topic/Unit

Music Project

Key Concepts

Individual and independent project based on a given topic

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Photographer research
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Use of the dark room

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Photographer research
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Use of the dark room

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Photographer research
• Key terminology
• Use of the camera
• Photoshop skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Digital drawing
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Use of the dark room
• Final piece planning, producing and evaluating large scale outcomes
• 10 hour exam.

Topic/Unit

Messages Artists outcome and experimentation

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references
• Artist research
• Key terminology
• Experimentation with textiles techniques
• Sewing machine skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Drawing
• Printmaking

Topic/Unit

Messages Final Outcome

Key Concepts

To design and manufacture for Messages final piece

Key Skills Developed

• Continue to develop textiles techniques
• Fashion illustrations/technical drawings
• Pattern cutting and manufacture

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Contextual studies and references,
• Artist research
• Key terminology
• Experimentation with textiles techniques
• Sewing machine skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing , presentation skills, drawing, printmaking

Topic/Unit

Exam project

Key Concepts

Individual topic chosen from exam paper set by AQA

Key Skills Developed

• Experimentation with textiles techniques
• Sewing machine skills
• ICT skills
• Analytical writing
• Presentation skills
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Final piece planning
• Measuring
• Pattern cutting
• Fabric construction
• Garment manufacturing
• Machine skills
• Hand fabric embellishments
• All techniques listed in year 9
• Presentation and documenting skills for manufacturing pages
• Evaluation and analysis skills for evaluation of final product
• 10 hour exam

Topic/Unit

R064 LO1- LO6 theory revision

Key Concepts

Review of LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 .LO5,LO6

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Extended writing skills

Topic/Unit

LO1-Be able to develop a brand identity and promotional plan to target a customer profile.

Key Concepts

To developing a promotional plan in business. Identify different promotional objectives Then use appropriate promotional methods.

Key Skills Developed

• Presentation skills
• Creation

Topic/Unit

LO2 -Be able to pitch a proposal for a proposal.

Key Concepts

What is the purpose of a business pitch. How to plan a pitch.  Plan a pitch. Plan a pitch to an audience.  Anticipating potential questions when delivering a pitch to an audience.

Key Skills Developed

• Presentation skills
• Creation

Topic/Unit

LO3- Be able to pitch a proposal to an audience.

Key Concepts

Analysis how good The students presentation skills are. then prepare a script for assessment.

Key Skills Developed

• Presentation skills
• Creation

Topic/Unit

LO4- Be able to review the strengths and weaknesses of a proposal and pitch.

Key Concepts

Learn how to be successful when delivering a pitch. Compare the outcomes of a pitch. Review a business proposal.

Key Skills Developed

• Presentation skills
• Creation

Topic/Unit

Create and Review a Multimedia Product

Key Concepts

Learners will now be ready to prepare a number of assets for a multimedia product, create a multimedia product and review the product.

Source assets to be used in an interactive multimedia product (e.g. graphics, sound, video, animation, navigation buttons/icons)

• create and re-purpose assets
• store assets to be used in an interactive multimedia product
• create an interactive multimedia product structure
• set up interaction and playback controls (e.g. navigation, rollovers, triggers, behaviours (e.g. pop-up messages))
• save an interactive multimedia product in a format appropriate to the software being used
• export the interactive multimedia product in a file format appropriate to client requirements.
• how to use version control when creating interactive multimedia products.
• review an interactive multimedia product against a specific brief
• identify areas for improvement and further development of an interactive multimedia product

Key Skills Developed

Learners will learn a number of skills to do with repurposing assets, they will learn to create animated GIFs, editing videos, repurposing images for a design point of view, creating buttons that are professional and using a master slide that ensures consistency.

Topic/Unit

R089 Creating a digital video Learning Outcome 1: Understand the uses and properties of digital video Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan a digital video sequence (This is for 2019-20 only and will be reviewed)

Key Concepts

LO1

• The sectors and uses of digital video products, i.e.: commercial contexts (e.g. public information films, multimedia products, advertising), entertainment (e.g. film, television, websites, computer games), business (e.g. information, promotion) and education (e.g. tutorials)
• Video file formats, i.e.: avi, mp4, wmv, mov and flv
• the properties of digital video, i.e.: resolution (e.g. 576, 640, 720, 1440), format (e.g. PAL, NTSC, HD) and aspect ratio (e.g. 4:3, 16:9).

LO2

• Interpret client requirements for a digital video sequence (e.g. journalism, documentary, film teaser trailer) based on a specific brief (e.g. by client discussion, reviewing a written brief, or specification)
• Understand target audience requirements for a digital video sequence
• Produce a work plan for a digital sound sequence

Key Skills Developed

LO1

• The sectors and uses of digital video products, i.e.: commercial contexts (e.g. public information films, multimedia products, advertising), entertainment (e.g. film, television, websites, computer games), business (e.g. information, promotion) and education (e.g. tutorials)
• Video file formats, i.e.: avi, mp4, wmv, mov and flv
• the properties of digital video, i.e.: resolution (e.g. 576, 640, 720, 1440), format (e.g. PAL, NTSC, HD) and aspect ratio (e.g. 4:3, 16:9).

LO2

• Interpret client requirements for a digital video sequence (e.g. journalism, documentary, film teaser trailer) based on a specific brief (e.g. by client discussion, reviewing a written brief, or specification)
• Understand target audience requirements for a digital video sequence
• Produce a work plan for a digital sound sequence

Topic/Unit

R089 Creating a digital video sequence LO3 Be able to create a digital video sequence LO4 Be able to review a digital video sequence

Key Concepts

On completion of this unit, learners will be able to explore and understand the different properties, purposes and features of multi page websites, plan and create a multipage website and review the final website against a specific brief.

Key Skills Developed

Learners will

• Use a range of camera techniques to record original digital video footage
• Camera movement
• Changing camera settings
• Lighting
• Source additional footage and other assets for use in a digital video sequence
• Identify appropriate original recorded footage for use in a digital video sequence
• Import original recorded footage and assets into video editing software recognising any limitations of the software
• Use software features to produce, edit and enhance a video sequence
• Save a digital video sequence file in a high-quality format appropriate to the software being used
• Export a digital video sequence in a file format appropriate to client requirements.

Topic/Unit

R081 Pre Production Skills

Key Concepts

Year 11s will complete the pre-production unit based around R081 (based around 2022 release of the course- will review upon release). This unit will enable learners to understand pre-production skills used in the creative and digital media sector. It will develop their understanding of the client brief, time frames, deadlines and preparation techniques that form part of the planning and creation process.

Key Skills Developed

Students will look at the main areas of pre-production from film making to website development. They will look at the Learning Outcomes as follows:

• Understand the purpose and content of pre-production
• Be able to plan pre-production
• Be able to produce pre-production documents 4 Be able to review pre-production documents

Topic/Unit

Study of Radio

Key Concepts

Representation, genre, media Language, Audiences

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Extended writing skills

Topic/Unit

Study of TV

Key Concepts

Representation, genre, media Language, Audiences

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Extended writing skills

Topic/Unit

Study of Newspapers

Key Concepts

Representation, genre, media Language, Audiences

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Extended writing skills

Topic/Unit

Revision

Key Concepts

Representation, genre, media Language, Audiences

Key Skills Developed

• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Extended writing skills

Topic/Unit

NCFE

Key Concepts

Health and fitness

Key Skills Developed

• Synoptic 1 assessment
• Unit 01 Principles of health and fitness
• Unit 02 Healthy lifestyles
• Unit 03 Preparing and planning for health and fitness
• Unit 04 Develop a personal health and fitness programme

Topic/Unit

NCFE

Key Concepts

Health and fitness

Key Skills Developed

• Synoptic 1 assessment

Topic/Unit

Learners will start component 2A and learn about the range of health and social care service ( primary secondary, tertiary) and any barriers individuals may face accessing them and how these can be overcome.

Key Concepts

Primary, secondary tertiary health and care services, barriers people may face in accessing care services.

Key Skills Developed

• English
• Equality and diversity
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topic/Unit

Learners will continue with component 2A exploring the health and social care services within our local area and identifying the barriers associated with each service. They will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding by completing coursework set out in an assignment brief

Key Concepts

Physical, geographical, sensory, language, intellectual, resource, social, cultural, psychological and financial barriers

Key Skills Developed

• English
• Equality and diversity
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topic/Unit

Learners will start component 2B where they will explore the skills needed to work and be successful in a health and social care service. In this learning aim they will explore they care values and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through role play.

Key Concepts

Empowering and promoting independence, respect, preserving dignity, safeguarding and duty of care, promoting anti discriminatory practice.

Key Skills Developed

• English
• Equality and diversity
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topic/Unit

Learners will continue with component 2B by reviewing their own practice and identifying strengths and areas of improvement. They will listen to constructive feedback and reflect upon their practice to make improvements

Key Concepts

Developing new language in relation to health and care as well as key terms used in assessment.

Key Skills Developed

• English
• Equality and diversity
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topic/Unit

To complete any outstanding work for components 1 & 2

Key Concepts

Developing new language in relation to health and care as well as key terms used in assessment.

Key Skills Developed

• English
• Equality and diversity
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topic/Unit

Capa201E Live Performance

Key Concepts

To learn and understand new dance techniques and how we can develop them into our chosen dance style. Recap technique and fitness. Revise RSL requirements.Health and Safety within Dance.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Capa201E Live Performance

Key Concepts

To learn and understand the RSL external specification and the health and safety surrounding dance e.g. risk assessments. To understand the released external assignment brief and understand how the 10 hour planning/research process will be broken down.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Capa201E Live Performance

Key Concepts

Start the 20 hours creative practical process for live performance. Include all research from the 10 hours planning process. Complete the checklist and tracker. Students to start creating rehearsal schedules and adhere to these.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Capa201E Live Performance

Key Concepts

Complete the 20 hour creative practical process. One the 20 hours is completed all students will perform in front of a live audience. This performance will be recorded.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Capa201E Live Performance

Key Concepts

To understand how to complete a written evaluation/reflection on the final live performance. All of the RSL criteria must be included. Look at exemplars for written work.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Showcase workshops.

Key Concepts

To participate in showcase workshops and rehearsals. To perform both existing pieces of repertoire, while continually evaluating progress.

Key Skills Developed

Links directly to RSL live performance unit.

Topic/Unit

Core games

Key Concepts

Invasion games, net and wall, striking and fielding, Athletics, Dance, GYM, OAA, Fitness activities

Key Skills Developed

• Hard skills
• Soft skills
• Techniques
• Tactics

Topic/Unit

Crime and Deviance

Key Concepts

Examine the the concepts of criminal behaviour and those that are against the norms of society.

Key Skills Developed

• Key sociological terms.
• Understanding and application of sociological theory to the key concepts.
• Links to other institutions.
• Developing and writing own opinions.
• Evaluating key sociological theories.
• Statistical comparison, analysis and evaluation.
• Answering exam questions.

Topic/Unit

Review Key concepts and processes of cultural transmission/Research Methods

Key Concepts

Revise key underpinning terms and concepts used in sociology. Review how culture is passed on. How we acquire our identities.

Key Skills Developed

• Key sociological terms.
• Understanding and application of sociological theory to the key concepts.
• Links to other institutions.
• Developing and writing own opinions.
• Evaluating key sociological theories.
• Statistical comparison, analysis and evaluation.
• Answering exam questions.

Topic/Unit

Review of families and education

Key Concepts

The role and functions of the family. Changes to family types and dynamics. Marriage and divorce rates. The role of the education system. Pupil achievement and how this differs by class, ethnic origin and gender. Patterns of achievement and differing education systems.

Key Skills Developed

• Key sociological terms.
• Understanding and application of sociological theory to the key concepts.
• Links to other institutions.
• Developing and writing own opinions.
• Evaluating key sociological theories.
• Statistical comparison, analysis and evaluation.
• Answering exam questions.

Topic/Unit

Review of social differentiation and stratification/Crime and Deviance

Key Concepts

Understanding the differences between individuals and groups within society. Examining issues of inequality, including rich and poor, gender and ethnic background. Examine the the concepts of criminal behaviour and those that are against the norms of society.

Key Skills Developed

• Key sociological terms.
• Understanding and application of sociological theory to the key concepts.
• Links to other institutions.
• Developing and writing own opinions.
• Evaluating key sociological theories.
• Statistical comparison, analysis and evaluation.
• Answering exam questions.

Topic/Unit

Final exam preparation

Key Concepts

Applying sociological knowledge to exam questions in preparation for the GCSE exam. Apply the assessment objectives in exam situations.

Key Skills Developed

• Key sociological terms.
• Understanding and application of sociological theory to the key concepts.
• Links to other institutions.
• Developing and writing own opinions.
• Evaluating key sociological theories.
• Statistical comparison, analysis and evaluation.
• Answering exam questions.

Topic/Unit

Unit 6: Social issues
Unit 7: Global issues

Key Concepts

Talk about:

• Charities
• Voluntary work
• Eating habits
• Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles
• Local environmental issues
• Environmental problems and solutions
• Social issues
• Inequality

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Unit 9: My Studies
Unit 10: Life at school and college

Key Concepts

Talk about:

• School day and facilities
• School subjects
• Differences between school in France and school in UK
• School uniform and rules

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Unit 11: Education post-16
Unit 12: Jobs, career choices and ambitions

Key Concepts

Talk about:

• Studies after age 16
• Future options
• Job preferences and part-time work
• Job applications and interviews

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Revision
Focus: Speaking (term 4)

Key Concepts

Specific revision will be based on PPE outcomes (following analysis) and individual set needs.

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Unit 5: Home, town, neighbourhood & region

Key Concepts

• Describing house
• Items in the house
• Using hay, ser & estar
• Using prepositions to say where things are
• Using quantifiers
• Describing town
• Using se puede to say what you can do in town
• Talking about the amenities in your area
• Using demonstrative adjectives
• Using demonstrative pronouns
• Using three tenses to describe town

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Unit 6: Social issues
Unit 7: Global issues

Key Concepts

• Voluntary work
• Helping others
• Using me preocupa(n) to talk about worries
• Talking about charities
• Using me gustaría to say how I’d like to help
• Talking about healthy eating
• Comparing healthy and unhealthy lifestyles
• Using if sentences to talk about how to look after the environment
• Talking about reusing things, reducing waste and recycling
• Talking about poverty
• Talking about homelessness

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Unit 11: Education post-16
Unit 12: Jobs, career choices and ambitions

Key Concepts

• Talking about options at 16
• Revising si clauses
• Discussing choices at 18: work or university?
• Talking about different jobs
• Using quisiera
• Recognising percentages and fractions
• Looking for and applying for jobs

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Revision
Focus: Speaking (term 4)

Key Concepts

Specific revision will be based on PPE outcomes (following analysis) and individual set needs.

Key Skills Developed

All four skills developed

Topic/Unit

Chemistry – Organic Chemistry

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn important of carbon atoms and the compounds they form. Pupils will develop an understanding of of their importance in industry, including fossil fuels.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will have the opportunity to make models of alkane molecules. Pupils will investigate properties of different hydrocarbons developing their practical skills.

Topic/Unit

Physics – Motion

Key Concepts

Calculations of various physical quantities including – speed, velocity and acceleration. Completing higher order graph skills such as calculating areas and gradients. Explain the motion of objects under gravity with relation to the forces acting on the object. Investigate Newton’s laws by demonstrating practical skills. Define thinking and braking distance, as well as explaining the factors which affect these. Calulate momentum and describe the forces acting on objects as momentum changes.

Key Skills Developed

• Practical skills
• High level calculations
• Graph skills
• Conversion of units
• Evaluating data and information
• Research skills

Topic/Unit

Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Using resources

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn about the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and how to reduce the impact of human activity. Pupils will also gain a better understanding of how to reduce the use of the Earth’s resources, including alternative methods of extracting metals.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will use investigative skills to investigate the conditions for rusting. Pupils will continue to develop their numeracy skills.

Topic/Unit

End of Year Revision and Exams

Key Concepts

Pupils develop their exam technique and revision strategies. Completion of end of year exams to assess long term retention of knowledge and skills. Review the areas for improvement from the end of year exams to ensure that any gaps are addressed in preparation for the next academic year.

Key Skills Developed

Revision techniques and exam skills.

Topic/Unit

Biology – Hormones

Key Concepts

Pupils learn about the reproductive hormones in humans. They will understand different methods of contraception and treating infertility. Pupils explore plant hormones and the germination process

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will describe trends in data about hormones and research information about contraceptive methods.

Topic/Unit

Biology – Reproduction

Key Concepts

Pupils learn about cell division during reproduction and meiosis. They will understand the structure of DNA and how characteristics are inherited, including inherited disorders.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will appreciate the scientific processes of sequencing DNA as well as how this is applied to medical developments.

Topic/Unit

Physics – Waves and Electromagnetism

Key Concepts

Understand the properties of light and sound waves, completing a required practical to measure these properties of waves in different mediums. Evaluate the uses of sound waves, relating these to their properties. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum. Understand the fundamental laws of electromagnetic induction and apply this to uses such as electromagnets. Use Fleming’s left hand rule to explain the motor effect and describe the motion of wires within magnetic fields.

Key Skills Developed

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• High level calculations
• Conversion of units
• Evaluating data and information

Topic/Unit

End of Year Revision and Exams

Key Concepts

Pupils develop their exam technique and revision strategies. Completion of end of year exams to assess long term retention of knowledge and skills. Review the areas for improvement from the end of year exams to ensure that any gaps are addressed in preparation for the next academic year.

Key Skills Developed

Revision techniques and exam skills.

Topic/Unit

Hormones

Key Concepts

Pupils learn about the reproductive hormones in humans. They will understand different methods of contraception and treating infertility. Pupils explore plant hormones and the germination process

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will describe trends in data about hormones and research information about contraceptive methods.

Topic/Unit

Reproduction

Key Concepts

Pupils learn about cell division during reproduction and meiosis. They will undertand the structure of DNA and how characteristics are inherited, including inherited disorders.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will appreciate the scientific processes of sequencing DNA as well as how this is applied to medical developments.

Topic/Unit

Evolution

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn about the different theories of evolution and look at evidence which explains evolution. They will understand the reasons behind species becoming extinct. Pupils will discuss the processes and ethics behind genetic engineering and cloning.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils learn to critique evidence though research. Pupils will discuss the ethics of different scientific concepts.

Topic/Unit

End of Year Revision and Exams

Key Concepts

Pupils develop their exam technique and revision strategies. Completion of end of year exams to assess long term retention of knowledge and skills. Review the areas for improvement from the end of year exams to ensure that any gaps are addressed in preparation for the next academic year.

Key Skills Developed

Revision techniques and exam skills.

Topic/Unit

Organic Chemistry continued.

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn in depth different types of carbon compounds, including alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids. Pupils will also have a greater understanding of how alkenes make polymers through the process of polymerisation.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will have opportunities to develop their practical skills investigating reactions of carboxylic acids and creating esters as well as modelling polymers.

Topic/Unit

Chemical Analysis

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn how test a range of chemicals using qualitative tests, including common gases (hydrogen and oxygen). Pupils will develop their understanding of chromatography as well carry out flame tests for metal ions.

Key Skills Developed

Pupil will develop their practical skills analysing different chemicals.

Topic/Unit

Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Using resources

Key Concepts

Pupils will learn about the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and how to reduce the impact of human activity. Pupils will also gain a better understanding of how to reduce the use of the Earth’s resources, including alternative methods of extracting metals.

Key Skills Developed

Pupils will use investigative skills to investigate the conditions for rusting. Pupils will continue to develop their numeracy skills.

Topic/Unit

End of Year Revision and Exams

Key Concepts

Pupils develop their exam technique and revision strategies. Completion of end of year exams to assess long term retention of knowledge and skills. Review the areas for improvement from the end of year exams to ensure that any gaps are addressed in preparation for the next academic year.

Key Skills Developed

Revision techniques and exam skills.

Topic/Unit

Motion

Key Concepts

Calculations of various physical quantities including – speed, velocity and acceleration. Completing higher order graph skills such as calculating areas and gradients. Explain the motion of objects under gravity with relation to the forces acting on the object. Investigate Newton’s laws by demonstrating practical skills. Define thinking and braking distance, as well as explaining the factors which affect these. Calculate momentum and describe the forces acting on objects as momentum changes.

Key Skills Developed

• Practical skills
• High level calculations
• Graph skills
• Conversion of units
• Evaluating data and information
• Research skills

Topic/Unit

Electromagnetism

Key Concepts

Describe magnetic poles and how to measure magnetic field lines using a variety of methods. Understand the fundamental laws of electromagnetic induction and apply this to uses such as electromagnets. Use Fleming’s left hand rule to explain the motor effect and describe the motion of wires within magnetic fields. Understand how AC and DC generators are used to generate current, and how these are used in applications such as the National Grid. Explain how the principles of electromagnetism are used to make microphones and speaker systems work.

Key Skills Developed

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• High level calculations
• Conversion of units
• Evaluating data and information

Topic/Unit

Space

Key Concepts

Identify the components of the solar system and how the understanding of the solar system has developed ovetime due to advances in evidence. Explore theories behind the creation of the moon. Understand the life cycles of starts the same size and much larger than our sun. Evaluate evidence which suggests the origin of the universe. Explore some of the unanswered questions about our universe.

Key Skills Developed

• Critical thinking
• Research skills
• Evaluating evidence

Topic/Unit

End of Year Revision and Exams

Key Concepts

Pupils develop their exam technique and revision strategies. Completion of end of year exams to assess long term retention of knowledge and skills. Review the areas for improvement from the end of year exams to ensure that any gaps are addressed in preparation for the next academic year.

Key Skills Developed

Revision techniques and exam skills.