Year 7 – Curriculum Summary
Subject
Maths
English
Science
French
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Number and Algebra Four rules; calculator work; decimal places and significant figures; equations and inequalities; fractions;
directed numbers; percentages; substitution; ration and proportion; speed, distance and time; estimating;
sequences; indices; factors and factorising; squares, cubes and roots.
Shape, Space and Measures Metric and imperial units; constructions; bearings and scale drawings; area and volume; symmetry;
transformations; angles.
Handling Data Charts; conversion graphs; averages and the mean; probability.
Tables and Mental Arithmetic.
Problem solving
Reinforcement of basic skills of Reinforcement of basic skills of Reinforcement of basic skills of
reading,
writing,
speaking
and reading, writing, speaking and reading, writing, speaking and
listening.
listening; exam skills.
listening
Study of a class novel (The War of Continued study of set class Exam skills and preparation;
Jenkins’ Ear) – modern fiction; novel, a range of poetry and Shakespeare play – Twelfth
creative writing; study of literary prose; literary prose and creative writing Night; magazine & advertising
poetry reading skills
skills
project
Modern play
Physics –
Physics –
Physics –
Density and particle theory; properties Forces; elasticity; springs.
Light;
reflection,
mirrors,
of solids, liquids, gases; expansion & Pressure and its effects
refraction, optical effects, focal
contraction; conduction & convection;
point,
light
ray
diagrams,
forces; weight, mass & gravity; speed
Chemistry –
shadows.
Rusting; burning; copper sulphate
Chemistry –
chemistry;
decomposition
of Chemistry –
Elements/ Compounds/ Mixtures
copper carbonate, reduction.
Acids, alkalis and neutralisation;
Elements, compounds & mixtures;
pH; household acids and alkalis.
atoms and molecules; properties, Biology –
structures, differences; separation Health; heart and lungs; alcohol Biology –
techniques.
and
smoking;
Human Micro-organisms; bacteria and
Solubility; changes of state; materials reproduction;
puberty; viruses; immunisation. Flowering
and conductivity, heating compounds; adolescence; pregnancy, birth.
plants;
Habitat
recap.
chemical and physical changes.
Environmental Study.
Biology –
Cells;
Human
body;
nutrition,
digestion, respiration. Classification.
Habitat study
En ville – TRICOLORE TOTAL 2
Shops, food, buying, numbers, money
and prices. Present tense with ER, IR
and RE verbs; say there isn’t any of/
there isn’t any more of
Les transports - Means of transport,
travel, and at the station. The use of
the future tense with Aller + infinitive;
use of prepositions with town; verbs:
partir and venir ;use of pouvoir +
infinitive
On fait des projets Describing European countries
and regions. Discussing travel and
activities. “A la gare”: describing
places at the train station: asking
and giving information to buy a
ticket
Au college - Description of school
life, travelling to school and daily
routines.
Reflexive
verbs
(affirmative, negative forms and in
questions); introduction of perfect
tense verbs for Paris project.
Study visit to Paris
En famille Introducing people, staying with
a family, presents and souvenirs.
Describe yourself and others;
ask and answer questions when
staying with a French family; talk
about helping at home; talk
about the past and the present.
Perfect tense with regular verbs
(avoir).
Extensive use of
languagesonline for the use of
the perfect tense.
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History
Geography
Latin
RS
The Rise and Fall of the Medieval
Castle; Kenilworth Castle Site Study.
Social Change and Popular Protest:
The Black Death and the Peasants’
Revolt. What were the causes of the
Peasants’ Revolt?
Environmental Issues – Is it possible
to protect fragile environments?
Conflicting environmental demands;
planning
and
management;
sustainable development case study.
Three day Study visit to The Peak
District National Park.
Economic Activities Classification and
examples; Locational factors
Grammar:
Nouns: nominative & accusative,
singular & plural, 1st Declension.
Verbs: present tense, 1st and 2nd
conjugations
Adverbs, adjectives and conjunctions.
Vocabulary:
Vocabs 1-6 of the Spratton Latin
Course
England and her Neighbours:
Edward I and Wales. England
and Scotland.
How far was
Edward
a
good
medieval
monarch?
England and France:
Hundred
Years
War
Agincourt.
Global Economic Activity
Global distribution and location of
primary, secondary and tertiary
industries; globalisation;
issues of LICs v HICs
Completion of an Economic Case
Study on Sweatshops, Fair Trade
or MNCs.
Tectonic Processes
Nature,
cause,
possible
prevention
and
effects
of
volcanoes and earthquakes.
Grammar:
Nouns: vocative and genitive
cases
Verbs: present tense, 3rd and 4th
conjugations
Questions
Vocabulary:
Vocabs 7-10 of the Spratton Latin
Course
Grammar:
Nouns: dative and ablative
cases
Prepositions.
Vocabulary:
Revision of Vocabs 1-10;
Manipulation of the language:
Translation of short sentences into
English and Latin.
Manipulation of the language:
Translation of longer sentences.
Classical Civilisation:
Adventures of Odysseus
Old Testament studies linked to
contemporary issues
The Creation Stories: stewardship and
the coexistence of science and
religion, animal welfare
The Fall: consequences, sin and
obedience, the nature of evil,
temptation
Classical Civilisation:
Homecoming of Odysseus; Jason
and Argonauts
Old Testament studies linked to
contemporary issues
Cain and Abel: dealing with anger
and
jealousy,
crime
and
punishment
The Near Sacrifice of Isaac:
obedience, faith and sacrifice
The
and
Case studies on the most recent
tectonic events.
Manipulation of the language:
Translation of longer sentences,
using new elements and word
orders.
Revision of all topics & Exam
Classical Civilisation:
Theseus & the Minotaur and
Perseus & Medusa
Old Testament Studies linked to
contemporary issues
Exodus and the Passover:
slavery, human rights, justice,
does God rescue people today?
Moses
and
the
Ten
Commandments:
law
and
punishment and human rights
Mini Concert
Music
FDT
Art
Computing
Musical Cliches
Recognise, analyse and use a range of musical
clichés used in different musical genres. Listen and
evaluate music, compose and perform musical ideas.
Singing Project.
World Food
Dragsters
Case
Pupils will make various dishes from
Pupils will design and make their
Pupils will pick an object which is
around the world, some from a recipe
own vehicle from a selection of
important to them and design
card and a few they have designed.
materials. This will involve
and make a material case to
The year culminates with putting
planning the build and evaluating
protect it. This topic focusses on
together their own curry recipe.
it, along with testing it against
sewing skills.
each other.
Graphic Illustration
Ceramic Head: on the theme of
Observation drawing and
painting: on the theme of
Christmas cards
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth
Self-portrait with a Christmas hat on
Night
William Shakespeare; drawing
(Curriculum link with English)
objects such as books, skulls,
Ceramic Head: on the theme of
ink bottles and ink pens.
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
(Curriculum link with English)
Printing
(Curriculum link with English)
Continuing Computing theory topics using the
“Python” programming language: Sorting Algorithms,
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PE
Girls
Games
Boys
Games
PSHCE
Classes & the use of the PyGame module to develop
graphical computer games.
Health Related Fitness including Various
activities
including
analysis of stamina, speed, strength, badminton,
girls’
football,
power, agility, co-ordination data. Use basketball.
of tablets for detailed analysis.
Cross-country matches.
Cross-country matches.
Girls – Hockey
Continued development of individual
skills including advanced techniques
on the backhand. 3D skills and
elimination skills. Advanced match
tactics. Regular matches.
Boys Rugby
Defensive line understanding and
positioning
Positional awareness on attack and
defence
Continuity in developing pupils skill
sets
Cross-country
Time management
What is Citizenship?
Identity, personal, community and
country
You and other people
Staying healthy, hygiene, keeping safe
Childnet workshop. Safety online, can
trust the net, cyberbullying and sexting
online (parents talk included)
Development of techniques
e.g. tableaux, status activities.
Drama
Glossthorpe town meeting –
challenging developers: whole group
drama with a focus on
characterisation.
Developing a character, through
devising a ‘back-story, performing with
different statuses, accents etc.
Girls – Netball
Continued
development
of
passing, shooting and receiving
techniques. Advanced tactics for
circle play and set plays. Regular
matches.
Boys Hockey
Intro to boys hockey matches
Focus on key stick skills
Positional understanding during
games
Cross-country
You and your values- reflecting on
British values
You and the law
Democracy
Rules, fairness and participation.
Justice
“Dramatic presentation of poem
“Identification”; exploration of
adolescence and growing up;
building of character; create and
perform planned improvisation.
Using voice more effectively –
interpretation, clarity, 5p’s.
Preparing Y7 Drama Evening
performance, “The Seven Ages of
Man”.
Athletics, including advanced
sprinting, long distance running,
throwing
and
jumping
techniques. Individual event
specialisation.
Athletic meets.
Girls – Rounders
Continued
development
of
batting techniques, fielding skills
and bowling skills. Advanced
match tactics. Regular matches
Boys Cricket
Competitive, small games with
regards to bowling, batting and
fielding
Match scenarios
Focusing on all-round cricketing
development
Athletics
Sustainability- Energy use and
recycling- global issues
Harmful health effects of Peer
pressure- Smoking and solvents
Money matters
Working towards Y7
performance: Shakespearian
style scripts and modern
improvised and scripted scenes,
looking at the different ‘ages’ in a
person’s life. Using performance
techniques and conventions with
confidence.
e.g. controlled use of voice/
movement/ characterisation etc.
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