Year 9 Curriculum by Sawtry Village Academy

Introduction to Health and Social care

15kgoodwin — 2022-01-28 10:05:41 UTC

Health and social care is for people who are interested in learning about the development and care of individuals throughout the life cycle from conception to later adulthood. This qualification enables learners to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care.

Component 1- Human Lifespan Development (coursework unit)

15kgoodwin — 2022-01-28 10:06:26 UTC

During year 9 you will be learning lots of background information about Health and Social care. you will develop your knowledge of how people develop and learn from birth through to old age, you will also learn about the things that affect them throughout their lives. in the last two terms of year 9 you will prepare for your first assessment which will take place in the first term of year 10

Term 2 - Topic 2 Structure and Bonding

15emaryniak — 2022-02-04 19:29:23 UTC

In this Term students will complete Topic 1. They will then begin Topic 2 in which they will learn about Chemical Bonding, Structure relating to Properties - including a focus on Carbon.

Term 3 - Topic 4 Chemical Changes

15emaryniak — 2022-02-04 19:35:56 UTC

In this Term students will study Topic 4 which covers Reactivity of Metals, Reactions of Acids and Electrolysis.

Topic 1 - Cell Biology

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 14:29:00 UTC

In Half Term 1 students begin their GCSE Biology course with an introduction to cells. They will cover modules such as: microscopy, chromosomes and mitosis as well as exchanging substances.

Topic 2 - Organisation

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 14:33:09 UTC

After learning about cells, students will develop their biological knowledge by investigating enzymatic reactions, understanding the circulatory system (which includes the heart and lungs) and looking into digestion through food tests.

Topic 3 - Infection and Response

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 14:35:41 UTC

Topic 3 looks into infection and response, which will cover viral, fungal and protist diseases in addition to ways of fighting disease, like vaccinations and drugs.

Introduction to Key Media Concepts- Media Language

Obaxter13 — 2022-02-07 15:35:23 UTC

Students will learn about visual codes and language codes. You will also study a variety of media texts, looking at the key elements of genre narratve, audience and institution to be able to analyse media products and produce your own. Students get to end the academic year in a fun way by creating their own film poster.

Love of Business (Marketing)

15aguest — 2022-02-11 09:09:41 UTC

To begin the transition into GCSE business, students will start the first section of 'love of business' by being introduced to marketing. This involves learning about marketing activity and how this is important in the market research conducted by businesses.

Love of Business (Human resources)

15aguest — 2022-02-11 09:09:56 UTC

The second section of 'love of business' is learning about Human Resources. This involves an activity to introduce and explain financial and non financial motivational tools, and how these relate to different types of businesses.

Start of GCSE content: Business activity

15aguest — 2022-02-11 09:10:31 UTC

The first topic of the GCSE business content is business activity; this includes learning about the foundations of business, such as stakeholders, business growth, business aims and objectives, and business ownership. These topics will give students a basic understanding on how different types of business' are run and this knowledge can be applied throughout the whole GCSE course.

(Paper 1) Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:17:12 UTC

Students begin their GCSE studies by looking at the History of medicine in Britain through time. This is a thematic course that assess continuity and change of causes, treatments and preventions of diseases throughout different time periods.

Topic 1 - c1250–c1500: Medicine in medieval England

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:21:43 UTC

Students will explore the causes, treatments and preventions of disease during the medieval period. This was a time when supernatural and religious explanations dominated medical understanding. There is also a case study that gets students to consider the approaches to dealing with the Black Death of 1348-49.

Topic 2 - c1500–c1700: The Medical Renaissance in England

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:23:35 UTC

Ideas about the cause of disease and illness and approaches to prevention and treatment will be explored in this time period. Students will see that there was a vast majority of continuity in peoples understandings of disease and illness. However, there was the beginnings of change as the power of the church declined and made way for more changing attitudes in society prompted by individuals. Students will also compare the Great Plague of 1665-66 with that of the Black Death in the centuries previous.

Topic 3 - c1700–c1900: Medicine in 18th- and 19th-century Britain

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:26:22 UTC

In topic 3 students will see a huge change in the attitudes towards people's understandings of disease and illness during the period of Industrial Britain. This was a period in which scientific breakthroughs meant that Germs were discovered, hospitals improved and government took decisive action to improve people's health. Students also explore the case study of the 1854 Cholera outbreak in London and how the work of John Snow had an impact in both the short and long term to combat this.

Topic 4 - c1900–present: Medicine in modern Britain

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:29:33 UTC

The modern period of medicine in Britain is a period that is very relatable to the students as many of the elements covered still exist today. Students will examine the modern approaches to medical diagnosis, treatments and preventions of many infectious diseases and equally how tackling these infectious diseases is still challenging in the modern world. Students will understand how the development of penicillin has led to a revolution in treatment and how there has been a fight against lung cancer in the 21st Century.

Topic 5 - The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-21 16:34:17 UTC

During the final unit of the medicine course students will examine a historic environment; the British sector of the Western Front.

Throughout this topic students will learn the system of the trenches, the extent of medical treatment on the Western Front, the nature of wounds, gas attacks, the work of the RAMC and FANY and new treatments for example the Thomas splint. Students will also develop their ability of source analysis in order to write with confidence and precision in exams.

Technical Knowledge

15mdurston — 2022-03-01 11:43:48 UTC

An expansion on techniques for making with different materials that meets the Core Knowledge demands of the examination. This will include papers and boards, woods, polymers and metals as well as textiles and new and modern materials.

Design and make project 1

15mdurston — 2022-03-01 11:44:00 UTC

Product Promotion- Movie branding and standee design for a movie of the student's choice. Students revisit the photo-editing skills from KS3 as well as developing their 3D CAD skills using SketchUp.

Design and make project 2

15mdurston — 2022-03-01 11:44:13 UTC

Forces & Structure, Bridge design competition. Students cover the theory of basic forces and structures to support them in designing their own bridge solution to a structures project.
The students learn about forces and how engineers design structures to manage these forces in products. With the use of computer aided design, the teams of two then design and virtually test their designs following an iterative design process. The most successful design from each team is then modelled using art straws and the completed structures are tested to destruction in the bridge testing final.

Design and make project 3

15mdurston — 2022-03-01 11:44:19 UTC

The students tackle the design context 'Compact Living' to tackle the challenges faced by users living in smaller homes.

2. Tropical Rainforests (GCSE)

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:47:41 UTC

A tropical rainforest biome is found in hot, humid environments in equatorial climates. They contain the most diverse range and highest volume of plant and animal life found anywhere on earth. In general, tropical rainforests have hot and humid climates where it rains virtually every day.

1. Housing Investigation

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:49:35 UTC

Why do we teach this to students?
The purpose of this work is to introduce students to GCSE style coursework using a local issue and go through the coursework process that they will experience in year 11.

Why do we teach this now?
This is very much a segue between KS3 style coursework where the outcomes are very defined and they tend to focus on a single data course to GCSE where they have to draw their own conclusions based on several sources of data, both primary and secondary.

4. Urbanisation (GCSE teaching)

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:51:49 UTC

Urbanisation is a process where an increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities resulting in their growth.

5. Rio De Janeiro (GCSE)

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:55:55 UTC

Autobiography 1- responding to artists and experimenting - impressionism and post impressionism

15sbaig — 2022-03-13 18:18:24 UTC

Autobiography 1 : artist research and experimenting.
A key part of GCSE art is artist research and experimenting with materials and techniques. Artist research involves researching an artist which inspires students work and creating outcomes of their work and your own versions of this. The first half of year 9 teaches students how to do this effectively. Students create their own responses to many different artists. The artists and movements covered in the first part of year 9 include Turner, Monet and the Impressionists and Van Gogh and the post Impressionists. Students will get to experiment with dry and wet media including watercolour, acrylic and oil paints. The project will allow students to choose their favourite approach and subject matter and develop their ideas and produce their own outcome.

Autobiography 2- responding to artists and experimenting - 20th Century Art

15sbaig — 2022-03-13 18:24:15 UTC

The second half of year 9 introduces students 20th century art. Studying art movements in a chronological route enables students to understand the major breakthroughs in Art History. Artists and art movements to be studied include Picasso and Cubism, Futurism, Orphism, Abstract and Semi Abstract Art.
Further experimentation will include forms of printmaking, collage and sculpture.
Once again the project will allow students to choose their favourite approach and subject matter and develop their ideas and produce their own outcome.

Creative writing. Creating character. Inspired by reading from "The Art of Being Normal."

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:46:40 UTC

In this unit the popular novel 'The Art of Being Normal' acts as a springboard for the development of creative writing skills that are essential for success at GCSE English Language. This unit has a distinct focus on how writers craft and create characters, enabling Sawtry students to understand characterisation in literature. Alongside exploring Williamson's craft, students will create their own characters and bring them to life in a creative piece.

Poetry Anthology: Worlds and Lives

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:46:54 UTC

In this unit, students explore poetic forms and poetic devices through the GCSE collection - Worlds and Lives. This is a comparative unit, which builds on our understanding of analysis from, to culminate in a comparative analytical essay. This unit prepares students for the comparative element of GCSE English Literature.

Non-Fiction - Speaking to give an option. Journeys Literary Non fiction

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:47:04 UTC

Students spend a few weeks exploring rhetoric building on work completed at KS3 and complete a mock SLE NEA.

We then move on to look at literary non fiction around the theme of Journeys.

In this non-fiction unit students explore literary non-fiction based on the theme of journeys. Students compare non-fiction from 19th, 20th and 21st century writers, building their skills for GCSE English Language Paper 2. In particular we focus on how writers convey their ideas and perspectives of their experiences. Students will also look at crafting a speech which will be delivered to the class as a GCSE Spoken Language Mock Exam. This will be graded using the GCSE mark scheme.

An Inspector Calls, by J. B. Priestley

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:47:17 UTC

Students explore 'An Inspector Calls' in preparation for their drama text ('Blood Brothers') at GCSE. The study of this text enables students to appreciate and understand the differences between prose and drama, familiarising themselves with stagecraft as another element of writer's craft. They also explore the importance of context of texts, and the significant role context plays in audience understanding and dramatic devices. Students enjoy exploring who really is to blame for the death of Eva Smith and explore themes of accountability, social class, capitalism and socialism.

Macbeth, by William Shakespeare

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:47:40 UTC

Year 9 culminates with students' first taste of the tragedy genre in order to pave the way for their GCSE text 'Romeo and Juliet' and A Level text 'Othello'. Students become familiar with, and understand, the features of tragedy and track Macbeth's movement from hero to villain throughout the bloodthirsty play. This unit also aims to build student confidence in understanding Shakespearean English and writing about it analytically.

Topic 1 - In the garden

18ldixon — 2022-05-01 19:23:41 UTC

At the beginning of the year, students will start a topic on leaves and flowers learning many useful skills including lino print, tie dye, angel hair and felt flowers. These are great skill builders for your own textiles coursework.

Topic 2 - Weaving

18ldixon — 2022-05-01 19:27:26 UTC

Skill building surrounding weaving learning skills such as paper weaving, finger knitting and pom poms. At the end of the topic, students will design and create their own weaving piece.

Topic 3 - Seaside

18ldixon — 2022-05-01 19:33:04 UTC

A topic all about the seaside to learn new skills including reverse applique, couching and developing skills on drawing and write ups. All the skills learnt will be very useful for the students own personal investigation in year 10.

Business

19bjohnson — 2022-06-27 11:54:01 UTC

Business is a great subject, in it you learn about the world and workplace. You learn the structure of the workplace and all things surrounding it. Also you can learn topics such as organisational charts and chain of command. Business will help you no matter what you do as it is about understanding the working world which is now taking over and taking charge of everything. If you are a person who doesn't want to get left behind in the modern world and instead wants to take a stand and make a difference to the world (and your bank account) business is the right fit for you.

Practical Elements

18cnorman — 2022-06-28 18:49:03 UTC

Throughout year 9 - 1 lesson each week - students participate in a practical lesson.
Some of the dishes made:
- Bolognese Sauce
- Fajitas
- Focaccia
- Tuna Pasta Bake
- Pasties
- Fruit Cheesecake
- Chicken Goujons and dip (could use veg)
- Xmas cake project
- Mince Pies
- Soup
- Rice stuffed chicken breast/peppers
- Sausage Plait
- Guacamole and pitta Bread
- Pizza
- Swiss Roll
- Breaded Turkey Burgers
- Chelsea Buns
- Chicken Stir fry and spring rolls
- Lemon/Orange Curd
- Tagliatelle and meatballs
- Easter Cupcakes
- Naan Bread
- Curry
- Fruit Jelly and shortbread
- Carrot, courgette cupcakes
- Raspberry and milk choc cheesecake
- Decorated cup cakes
- Stuffed savoury pancakes
- Houmous and bread sticks
- Fruit tartlets
- Risotto - of choice

Food Safety.

18cnorman — 2022-06-28 18:53:45 UTC

Autumn half-term 1
Students will learn about:
- Food spoilage: Microorganisms which cause food spoilage (yeast, mould, bacteria). Enzymic food spoilage
- The use of micro-organisms in food production: moulds in the production of blue cheese • yeasts to raise bread • bacteria in yoghurt and cheese production.
- Bacterial Contamination: • the different sources of bacterial contamination • the main types of bacteria which cause food poisoning • the main sources and methods of control of different food poisoning bacteria types • the general symptoms of food poisoning.
- Food safety: The food safety principles when buying, storing food, preparing, cooking and serving food.

Autumn half-term 2

18cnorman — 2022-06-28 18:58:14 UTC

Students will learn about: Food choices, food allergies and intolerances, ethical food choices, religion, food labelling and market influences and British/ international cuisine.

Spring term

18cnorman — 2022-06-28 19:02:01 UTC

Students will learn about general healthy eating and nutrition - including detailed knowledge of macronutrients: protein, fats and carbohydrates and micronutrients: vitamins and minerals. Students will learn what each nutrient is needed for in the body, where it can be sourced in food and the implications of deficiency and excess.

Animal Lamp (Materials)

cwheeler61 — 2022-07-05 15:28:02 UTC

Students will learn about a range of manufacturing process, as well as different woods, plastics and metals. They will do this through the design and Manufacture of an Anamorphic Lamp.

Nightlight (Electronics+CAD/CAM)

cwheeler61 — 2022-07-05 15:30:09 UTC

Students will learn electronics theory and CAD/CAM manufacturing, through the design and manufacture of an nerf target game. They will solder the programable circuit together and then learn how to program it using flow programming. The students will then use CAD/CAM to draw and automatically cut out their designs using a laser cutter.

Design Challenge

cwheeler61 — 2022-07-05 15:33:45 UTC

This section relies heavily on the students problem solving skills, as they are given a set individualized problem, that they will need to solve by designing. They will need to look at not only how they solve the problem but how they present their work to effectively relay the information to a manufacturer.

Structures

cwheeler61 — 2022-07-05 15:37:09 UTC

Students will learn about the basics of structures and the mathematics/physics that are needed to understand the basic principles. They will then use this knowledge to design and manufacture a simple bridge from straws and card. Each bridge will be put to the test with a weight test to see how structurally sound the students design is.

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 10:44:55 UTC

This year students will be starting the GCSE course in Mathematics. The Academy subscribes to the online learning platform of 'Sparx maths'. Students can login using their school email and password. All topics covered this year have been assigned a Sparx code which students can use for 'independent learning'

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 10:45:11 UTC

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 10:49:07 UTC

Whilst using the independent learning resources on Sparx please ensure you are working at the most appropriate level for you. If you are not sure please ask your teacher.

Half Term 1

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:07:23 UTC

Index Notation and Square Roots U851
Multiply and divide powers U851
Converting from standard form with a positive index U330
Using standard form with negative indices U534
Multiplying and dividing numbers in standard form U264
Adding and subtracting numbers in standard form U290
Standard Form with a calculator U161
Testing for divisibility / factors U211
Highest Common Factor (HCF) U529
Lowest common multiple (LCM) & HCF U751
Product of Primes U739
HCF and LCM using Prime factors U250
Finding Equivalent fractions U704
Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions U692
Ordering fractions and decimals U594
Adding and subtracting fractions U736
Multiplying fractions – including mixed numbers U475/U224
Dividing fractions – including mixed numbers U544/U538

Half Term 2

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:12:28 UTC

Types of data and sampling U322
Stratified Sampling No code
Recording and displaying data U981
Two way tables U981
Interpret and draw bar charts U363/U557
Interpret and draw composite bar charts U363/U557
Interpret and draw pie charts U508/U172
Averages from a frequency table U569
Time series analysis U193
Frequency polygons U840
Angles in parallel lines U826
Angles in polygons U427
Drawing, measuring and calculating bearings U525 / U107
Scale Drawings U257

After Christmas the content for higher and foundation is slightly different ... if you are unsure which one is for you please ask your teacher

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:15:33 UTC

Higher - Term 3

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:22:08 UTC

Properties of 3d shapes U719
Drawing nets accurately U761
Plans and elevations U743
Constructing bisectors U787
Constructing shapes U187
Constructing angles U787
Basic Loci U820
Using Loci to identify regions U820
Drawing and interpreting scatter graphs U199/U277
Lines of best fit and identifying outliers U128
Predictions, interpolation and extrapolation U277
Plotting coordinates and finding midpoints U789/U933
Horizontal and vertical lines U741
Drawing straight lines from a table of values U741
Calculating the gradient of a linear function graphically U669
Calculating the y intercept of a linear function graphically U669
Sketching a straight line graph No code
Identifying parallel lines U898

Foundation - Term 3

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:25:33 UTC

Properties of 3d shapes U719
Drawing nets accurately U761
Plans and elevations U743
Constructing bisectors U787
Constructing shapes U187
Constructing angles U787
Basic Loci U820
Using Loci to identify regions U820
Drawing and interpreting scatter graphs U199/U277
Lines of best fit and identifying outliers U128
Predictions, interpolation and extrapolation U277
Plotting coordinates and finding midpoints U789/U933
Horizontal and vertical graphs M797
Drawing straight line graphs from a table of values U741
Calculating the gradient and intercept of a linear function graphically and algebraically U315/U669
Features from a sketch U848/M544
Identifying parallel lines U377

Higher - Term 4

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:29:52 UTC

Translations U196
Rotations U696
Reflections U799
Enlargement (positive scale factor) U519
Enlargement (fractional scale factor) U134
Solving equations with brackets U325
Solving equations with unknown on both sides U870
Solving equations with fractions U505
Forming and solving equations U599
Representing inequalities on a number line U509
Solving linear inequalities U759
Rearrange simple formulae U556
Rearrange two step formulae U556
Rearrange complex formulae U144

Foundation - Term 4

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:32:33 UTC

Translations U196
Rotations U696
Reflections U799
Enlargement (positive) U519
Enlargement (fractional) U519
Combinations of transformations U766
Solving linear equations (one-step) U755
Solving linear equations (two-step) U325
Solving linear equations where unknown appears on both sides (including brackets) U870
Solving linear algebraic fractions e.g. (2x+1)/4=7 U505
Forming and solving equations U599
Representing linear inequalities on a number line and listing integers that satisfy them U509
Solving linear inequalities and represent on number line U759
Rearranging Formulae - one step U556
Rearranging Formulae - two step U556

Higher - Term 5

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:37:15 UTC

Equivalent Ratio U753
Simplifying ratio including 1:n U687
Comparing and combining ratio U865
Dividing a quantity into a given ratio U577/U595
Ratio in reverse and with algebra U676
Direct proportion U721
Intuitive proportion U721
Inverse proportion U357
Rounding to decimal places and significant figures U298
Estimation and truncation U108
Upper and lower bounds U587
Calculating with upper and lower bounds U657

Foundation - Term 5

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:39:51 UTC

Introduction to ratio and equivalent fractions U176
Simplifying ratios U687
Unit ratio U687
Dividing a quantity into a ratio U577
Comparing and combining ratio U921
Direct proportion U721
Intuitive proportion (best buys) M681
Inverse proportion U357
Problem solving U753
Rounding to decimal places U298
Rounding to significant figures U965
Estimation U225
Truncation U108
Upper and Lower Bounds (Error intervals) U657
Upper and Lower Bounds (Truncation) U301

Higher - Term 6

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:44:28 UTC

Unit conversions, metric and imperial U388
Area and surface area U929, U464
Volume U786/U174
Converting between units of area U663
Converting between units of volume U663
Speed U151
Density U910
Pressure U527
Converting between compound measures U842
Exchange Rates U610

Foundation - Term 6

ahurst35 — 2022-07-12 13:46:52 UTC

Unit conversions - metric U388/M772/M530/M774
Unit conversions - metric to imperial U388
Unit conversions - area and volume U663
Area recap U993/U970/M728
Surface area recap U929/U259
Volume recap U786/U174/M465
Speed, distance, time U151
Density and Pressure U910/U527
Converting between compound measures U663
Exchange rates U610

Pre-GCSE unit (Topic 2)- What happened to the Romanovs?

tmccleary1 — 2022-07-14 18:27:59 UTC

Что случилось с Романовыми?

Meet the Romanovs. The House of Romanov was the reigning imperial house of Russia from 1613 to 1917...that around 300 years of history!. However, in 1917 this all changed when the then ruling Romanov, Tsar Nicolas II, abdicated the throne. But why?

During this topic students will learn who the Tsars of Russia were? Life under their rule and how reaction to that rule led to revolution. The fate of the Romanovs will be examined by the students as they develop their knowledge in this enquiry.

Pre-GCSE unit (Topic 1)- How did women get the vote?

tmccleary1 — 2022-07-14 19:36:29 UTC

Year 9 students begin their pre-GCSE studies by exploring the rise of women's suffrage within society. Students will examine the tactics used by differing women's social groups in order to campaign for the right to vote and the impacts that these had upon society during the early 20th Century.

Pre-GCSE unit (Topic 3)- America during the 1920s

tmccleary1 — 2022-07-14 19:55:41 UTC

Why was whiskey poured down the drain? Why was there a crash on Wall Street?

Students will learn a depth study on American history. They will consider the reasons why there was an economic boom during this period and whether everyone benefitted from this? They will also examine why there was persecution in America during the decade of the 1920s.

Topic 1a - Energy Part 1

jvillar13 — 2022-07-19 08:53:40 UTC

The first physics topic in year 9 is all about Energy.

Without knowing about Energy we cannot possibly understand all the other topics. How do we store it? How do we transfer it? What are all the different types?

Why does learning about this benefit us?

Topic 3 - Particle model of matter

jvillar13 — 2022-07-19 08:53:55 UTC

Here we learn about solids, liquids and gases and everything related to them.

Topic 4 - Atomic structure and radiation

jvillar13 — 2022-07-19 08:54:06 UTC

Delve into the history of the atom and its structure. Learn about different types of radiation, its uses and dangers.

Topic 1b - Energy part 2

jvillar13 — 2022-07-19 08:54:16 UTC

Later in the year once your maths skills have improved we do the mathematical and calculations side of energy.

Term 1 - Unit R185: Key components of performance. Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 09:08:26 UTC

One lesson a week - Students will develop practical ability so they have comprehensive application of skills and techniques as a performer in a sporting activity. Apply creativity, use tactics/strategies/compositional ideas and decision-making to show accuracy and fluency. Develop an ability to maintain performance which is consistent and confident.

Second lesson a week - Review of strengths and weaknesses in key components for a sport of their choice, considering:

Current level of ability

Why these have been identified as strengths or weaknesses

When are these important in their chosen sporting activity

How this will have an impact during training or performance Tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to be used where applicable, depending on the chosen activity.

Term 2 - Unit R185: Key components of performance. Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity.

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 09:12:18 UTC

Suggest realistic ways to improve first skill in one of your selected activities.

Apply these suggestions practically over a meaningful number of sessions and measure any improvement achieved. Identify drills and practices which are appropriate and will actually work to improve the skill weaknesses in your selected activity.

Term 3 - Unit R185: Key components of performance. Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity.

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 09:13:07 UTC

Suggest realistic ways to improve second skill in one of your selected activities.

Term 4/5 - Unit R185: Organising and planning a sports activity session

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 09:13:58 UTC

Learn the skills of how to coach younger students and practice/apply this to Sawtry Junior School students.

Term 6 - Sport and the media

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 09:17:17 UTC

In this unit you will learn to explore media sources and apply real life examples to demonstrate the nature of the relationship between media and sport. You will develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways sport is represented by the media.

Year 9 Competition/ Co-operation (tactical) – Students will start to apply these skills and techniques and begin to consider application of tactics to be successful. With appropriate support students will organise group appropriate competitions and events.

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 12:16:30 UTC

Physical Skills
Demonstrate the effective adaptation of tactics in isolated and competitive situations.

Be able to link skills, strategies and tactics to produce an effective outcome.

Demonstrate an ability to work with others to organise and run fair, group-appropriate competitions and events within each block of work.

Manage emotions to compete/co-operate with peers in a range of different situations and scenarios.

Life Skills

Critical thinking
Assertiveness
Interpersonal skills
Creative thinking

Term 1 - 4 - Rugby, Netball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Badminton, HRE, Dance, Gymnastics and Table Tennis.

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 12:19:21 UTC

Term 5 - 6 - Athletics, Cricket and Rounders.

mmccloskey15 — 2022-07-19 12:19:41 UTC

Health &wellbeing

egilbert40 — 2022-08-24 10:20:55 UTC

Healthy and unhealthy friendships, assertiveness, substance misuse, and gang exploitation
Diet, exercise, lifestyle balance and healthy choices, and first aid

Living in the wider world

egilbert40 — 2022-08-24 10:24:35 UTC

Learning strengths, career options and goal setting
Employability and online presence

Relationships

egilbert40 — 2022-08-24 10:28:58 UTC

Families and parenting, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and relationship changes
Relationships and sex education including consent, contraception, the risks of STIs, and attitudes to pornography

Pre GCSE

cwheeler61 — 2022-08-24 15:28:06 UTC

Year 9 is used to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills to excel next year, particularly with regards to the coursework elements.
Performance and composition units run alongside each other with focus on the following:

Performance - playing with fluency and control, how to practice effectively, playing as a successful ensemble

Composition - how to create the 'great idea', composing a minimalist piece, composing to a brief.

After Easter, we start work on the first of the OCR Areas of Study - Conventions of Pop.

Unit 1 - Computer Systems - Term 1 & 2

gajayi — 2022-09-09 14:10:33 UTC

Students will develop a real in-depth understanding of how computer technology works. Computer Science encourages learners to be inspired, moved, challenged and develops critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills through the study of computer programming (in Python).
Topics for term 1 and 2 .
1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU

1.1.2 CPU Performance

1.1.3 Embedded systems

Unit 1 Computer Systems - Term 3 & 4

gajayi — 2022-09-09 15:31:55 UTC

This term is a continuation of Term 1 and 2 and the focus is on storage devices in computer systems. The specific topics are;

1.2.1 Primary storage (Memory)

1.2.2 Secondary storage

1.2.3 Units

Additional coding skills will continue as well.

Unit 1 Computer Science - Term 5 & 6

gajayi — 2022-09-09 15:47:00 UTC

This is a continuation of Term 3 and 4 with focus on data storage and compression. The student will also continue to analyze problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging of codes..
End of year assessment expected, and used to measure progress. Topics includes:

1.2.4 Data storage

1.2.5 Compression

Component 1- User Interface - Term 1, 2 and 3

gajayi — 2022-09-09 16:09:33 UTC

Overall, students will learn the different hands-on technologies could be used in solving problems in a wide range of settings. Student will gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of computer applications and the role of IT in modern businesses .

For this component, students will explore user interface design and create a user interface fit for purpose whilst understanding project planning principles. The component is internally assessed and is worth 30% of the total course

Drama Term One- Scripted- DNA by Dennis Kelly

oyouell — 2022-09-20 12:26:22 UTC

Getting to know each other- team building exercises.
What is acting?- going back to basics.
Exploration of DNA by Dennis Kelly.

Drama Term Two-Practitoners

oyouell — 2022-09-20 12:29:54 UTC

Students will learn and respond to the work of a number of theatre practitioners. A theatre practitioner is a person or theatre company that creates practical work or theories to do with performance and theatre. The list of theatre practitioners is constantly changing and evolving, as people are always creating new work and coming up with new thoughts and methodologies for theatre and performance.

In this unit, students will explore theory and also put this into practice devising their own pieces in response to chosen practitioners. Students will study the work of Bertolt Brecht in-depth and explore how to distance the audience from the action of a scene. As well as learning about Steven Berkoff, Jacques Lecoq and Frantic Assembly.

At GCSE, students will need to have an understanding of theatre practitioners and these can be applied to their devised performances.

Summer Half Term One

oyouell — 2022-09-20 12:30:46 UTC

Devising:
What is devising?
Devising is creating a performance based on a stimulus. You will be given a range of stimuli to pick from including an image, a piece of music, a Youtube video, a newspaper article and a quote.
Once you have selected your chosen stimuli you then mind map ideas from this and start to think about a theme/characters/story. This can be a challenging and exciting process.
In your chosen you group you then spend the rest of the lessons creating your piece by refining and developing your ideas.
This piece is then performed and assessed by your teacher.

Term 1/Desconéctate

dbridgeman3 — 2022-09-28 10:36:28 UTC

This module will help me further develop my knowledge and understanding of the present, past, future tenses by describing in detail my holidays (including booking accommodation and dealing with problems).

You will give opinions about a trip in the past and give an account of a disastrous holiday.

Term 1/ Qui suis-je?

dbridgeman3 — 2022-09-28 10:36:55 UTC

In this module, you will be revising family, describing people, places in town, activities and times. You will further develop your knowledge of the present tense for regular/ irregular verbs and reflexive verbs. You will be able to describe family relationships in detail and what makes a good friend. You will also consolidate your near future tense whilst making arrangements to go out. You will consolidate your knowledge of the past tense, describing a day out.

Term 2/Le temps des loisirs

ipoidevin — 2022-10-19 17:45:13 UTC

This module will help you further develop your knowledge and understanding of the present and past time frames by describing your hobbies and talking about favourite progammes/actors and films. You will also be practising further the imperfect tense when comparing past and present reading habits.

Term 3/ Jours ordinaires, jours de fêtes

ipoidevin — 2022-10-19 17:45:59 UTC

This module will help you consolidate your knowledge of the present tense, including modal verbs, and the future tense by describing your eating habits, your daily routine and a special meal. You will also be able to talk about special occasions, festivals and traditions. You will practise your vocabulary to shop for clothes. You will also be able to practise using three time frames together, when talking about family celebrations.

Term 2/Mi vida en el insti

ipoidevin — 2022-10-19 17:47:20 UTC

This module will help you further develop your knowledge and understanding of the present, past and future tenses by describing in detail your life at school - in particular, school subjects, teachers, school rules, my school uniform and comparing this with schools in Spain.

Term 3/Mi gente

ipoidevin — 2022-10-19 17:47:46 UTC

In this module, you will be revising family, describing people, places in town, activities and times. You will further develop your knowledge of the present tense for regular/ irregular verbs and a range of relationship verbs. You will be able to describe family relationships in detail and how you use social networks. You will also consolidate your present continuous tense whilst making arrangements to go out. You will be developing your confidence further with referring to the past and the present.

Summer Term

cwheeler61 — 2023-01-02 15:15:43 UTC

Students learn about energy requirements and water. They apply their knowledge of nutrition to the various ages and stages of life (including an evaluation of their own diets) and different diet-related health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, anaemia, obesity, CHD)

Term 1 - The structure and function of the skeletal system

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:20:51 UTC

Students will be able to name and locate the major bones of the body and be able to apply examples of how the skeletal system allows the functions such as posture and protection. Students will be able to identify major joints along with the associated articulating bones in the knee, elbow, shoulder and hip. Knowledge will be developed of the types of movement at hinge joints and ball and socket joints, as well as being able to apply these movements to examples from physical activities and sports.

Term 2 - The structure and function of the muscular system and movement analysis.

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:21:53 UTC

Students will develop their knowledge of the location of the major muscle groups and be able to apply muscle use to examples from physical activities and sport. Students will also develop their knowledge of the roles of muscles as agonists, antagonists, fixators and also how they operate as antagonistic pairs, again by applying to examples from physical activities and sports.

Students will develop their knowledge of the three classes of lever and will be able to use examples from physical activities and sport to show where these levers might operate to produce movement. Students will become aware of the mechanical advantage provided by levers in movement. Students will know the three planes of movement and be able to give examples of these levers from different physical activities and sports. Frontal, transverse and longitudinal axes of rotation will be recognised by learners who will be able to apply these to examples from physical activities and sports.

Term 3 and 4 - The cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:27:00 UTC

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Blood vessels and blood cells with their pathway through the heart will be understood along with definitions of key cardiac terms. Students will understand the pathway of air through the respiratory system and know the role of the respiratory muscles and alveoli during breathing, along with an understanding of key definitions. Students will also be able to define aerobic and anaerobic exercise and be able to give practical examples of aerobic and anaerobic activities.

Term 5 - Effects of exercise on body systems.

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:28:25 UTC

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the short and long-term effects of exercise on muscles and bones, the heart and the respiratory system. They will be able to apply understanding of these effects to examples from a range of physical activities and sports. Students will be able to collect and use data in this section related to both short-term and long-term effects of exercise.

Term 6 - Components of fitness.

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:30:18 UTC

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the components of fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed, strength, flexibility and agility. Students will be able to define each component and be able to apply using a range of practical examples from physical activities and sports. Students will also develop their knowledge of suitable tests for each component. Students will be able to collect and use data related to the identified components of fitness.

Practical PE Lessons

mmccloskey15 — 2023-01-03 12:31:26 UTC

Term 1 - Fitness
Students will learn the importance and develop their ability to demonstrate appropriate levels of physical fitness and psychological control to perform very effectively when competing in physical activity.

Term 2 - Badminton / Dance / Gymnastics

Term 3 and 4 - Netball

Term 5 and 6 - Athletics

Develop all core skills and advanced skills for the activity in isolation and under competitive pressure in authentic performance situations.
Core skills are performed consistently with an excellent standard of accuracy, control and fluency. The advanced skills demonstrated are performed consistently with an excellent standard of accuracy, control and fluency.
Successfully selects and uses appropriate skills on nearly all occasions.
Applies appropriate team strategies/tactics/compositional ideas demonstrating an excellent understanding of the activity.
Demonstrates excellent awareness of the rules/regulations of the activity during performance.
Demonstrates excellent regard for the safety of themselves and others.
Demonstrates excellent awareness of and response to the strengths, weaknesses and actions of other player(s)/performer(s).
Communication with other player(s)/performer(s) is excellent.

Summer Half Term Two- Live Theatre

oyouell — 2023-06-04 19:16:15 UTC

Live Theatre:
In preparation for your GCSE course, you will need to learn to anaylse and evaluate a live or recorded piece of theatre.
You will get to watch a recorded version of a live piece of theatre that was performed recently.
You will learn how to talk and write about the acting of one or more performers in the piece and explain what impact this had on you as an audience memeber.
You will also explore how the lighting, movement, sound, costume and direction helped to create an effect on you as an audience member.
You will be assessed by compiling your ideas into a small essay giving your opinion on an actor in the performance.

Department Intent

gkennedy34 — 2023-06-06 13:18:00 UTC

· To develop a passion and understanding of the world of Business and Finance
· To provide students with the skills and knowledge required to flourish in a globally dynamic environment.

Term 1 - Topic 1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

ewest97 — 2023-06-15 11:02:26 UTC

In Term 1 students will start their first topic of GCSE Chemistry. This covers Atomic Models, the Periodic Table and Transition Metals.

2. Ecosystems (GCSE)

jpink2 — 2023-09-04 19:04:15 UTC

An ecosystem is a natural environment and includes the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) that live and interact within that environment. Flora, fauna and bacteria are the biotic or living components of the ecosystem.

3. Hot Deserts (GCSE)

jpink2 — 2023-09-04 19:06:18 UTC

Hot deserts are found near the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The largest hot desert is the Sahara in Africa which spans the whole width of the continent.

Year 9 Spreadsheet

gajayi — 2023-09-04 21:10:57 UTC

Students will practice the use of spreadsheet to present data and how data models can help in making informed decisions. This is aimed at presenting data in other subjects and in real world context.

iDEA award practice

gajayi — 2023-09-04 21:18:03 UTC

Term 2 and 3
You will complete a set of activities using iDEA - Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, - iDEA is an international programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills.
Through a series of online challenges, you will improve your research skills, knowledge of IT applications and possibly gain industry-recognised awards.

Career and CV

gajayi — 2023-09-04 21:25:10 UTC

You will create your CV and understand a range of tools to enhance your career selection. You will be able to further research your area of interest to compliment career related activities in other subjects.

Introduction to AI

gajayi — 2023-09-04 21:35:14 UTC

In this unit, students explore real-world AI applications and careers while considering ethical impacts. They learn how machine learning works and create their own models using Machine Learning for Kids, completing a full AI project life-cycle.

6. London (GCSE)

ktracy32 — 2025-03-27 14:21:32 UTC

7. Sustainability (GCSE)

ktracy32 — 2025-03-27 14:22:17 UTC

8. Decision Making Paper 3 practice (GCSE)

ktracy32 — 2025-03-27 14:23:56 UTC

During this topic students will look at a past paper 3 decision making exercise and will spend a number of lessons getting to know and understand the information presented as well as thinking of creating arguments for and against a decision. This will give students an insight into the Issues Evaluation section of Paper 3.

9. UK Physical Landscapes - Rivers (GCSE)

ktracy32 — 2025-03-27 14:30:37 UTC

Within this unit students will learn about the following:

Features and processes of a river profile.
Water cycle and river terminology
River landforms - formed from erosion and deposition
Causes of flooding
River management

3D Graphics and Animations with Blender

gajayi — 2026-06-23 09:42:43 UTC

In this unit students will discover how to create 3D animations using industry-standard software. They will gain a greater understanding of how 3D animation is used to make the media products that we consume. They will explore the basics of modelling, texturing, animating to create 3D models.