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Year 8
Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser
Rebecca Adlington
Rebecca Adlington, OBE (born 17 February 1989) is a British former competitive swimmer who
specialised in freestyle events in international competition. She won two gold medals at the 2008
Summer Olympics in the 400-metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle, breaking the 19-year-old world
record of Janet Evans in the 800-metre final. Adlington was Britain's first Olympic swimming champion
since 1988, and the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since 1908. She won bronze
medals in both the women's 400-metre and 800-metre freestyle events in the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London.
Adlington was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where she attended The Brunts School. She started
swimming with Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club, and was selected for the Nottinghamshire County
Elite Squad (Nova Centurion Swimming Club). She swam in local swimming leagues for Nottingham
Leander Swimming Club, having taken part in the National Speedo 'B' Final in May 2010. Adlington's
great-uncle was former Derby County goalkeeper Terry Adlington, and she is a keen Derby supporter.
On 5 February 2013, Adlington retired from all competitive swimming, at the age of 23. Since retiring as
House Colour: Blue a competitor, she has worked for BBC TV as a swimming pundit at the Olympic Games and World
Aquatics Championships, and made various other media appearances.
“I'm the type of person that it doesn't
get me down if I have a bad swim, I just
get more motivated. I'm quite resilient
in that way.”
Morris Samuels Alan Sillitoe Ada Lovelace
House Colour: Red House Colour: Yellow House Colour: Green
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Contents
Instructions for how to use your Knowledge Organiser 4 Subject: Geography 22
Timetable 5 Subject: History 23
Reading Log 6 Subject: French 24
Principal’s Reading w/b 8th Jan 7 Subject: ICT 25
Principal’s Reading w/b 14th Jan 8 Subject: Graphics 26
Principal’s Reading w/b 21st Jan 9-10 Subject: Resistant Material 27
Principal’s Reading w/b 28th Jan 11-12 Subject: Food Technology 28
Principal’s Reading w/b 4th Feb 13-14 Subject: Art and Design 29
Principal’s Reading w/b 11th Feb 15 Subject: Music 30
200 Word Challenges 16 Subject: Drama 31
Subject: English 18
Subject: Maths 19
Subject: Science 20
Subject: Science 21
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Instructions for how to use your Knowledge Organiser Achieve at BBA
Read, Cover, Write Mind mapping Explaining a diagram Putting new words into sentences
Foreboding A feeling that
something bad
will happen.
There was a sense of foreboding
through the reference to the
‘shadows that followed’
Step 1: Read the part of the section you
want to remember.
Step 2: Read it again.
Step 3: Read it aloud. Step 1: Read the part of the section you Step 1: Read, cover, write the new words
Step 1: Read, cover and write the diagram.
want to remember. and their definitions .
Step 2: Write a sentence that includes the
Step 4: Cover the part you are remembering Step 2: Write a paragraph explaining what is new word in a real context, just as you
Step 2: Draw a mind map with the key
with your book. happening in the diagram and give would use it in a lesson/exam question.
information.
specific examples.
Step 5: Write as much as you can remember Step 3: Add any extra information that Step 3: Check your answer with a friend or
in your exercise book. Step 3: Check your answers using your class
provides more detail about the topic. ask your teacher to check you have used
notes or ask your teacher to check in your
Step 4: Check your answers using the them correctly.
next lesson.
Step 6: Check your answers with a tick for information in all three sections of the
correct answers or a cross if incorrect. Knowledge Organiser.
Step 4: Correct any mistakes.
Step 4: Correct any mistakes.
Step 5: Correct any mistakes.
Step 7: Correct your mistakes with the
information from that section.
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Timetable Achieve at BBA
Year 8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Power Writing Plan
w/b 8h January English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 1: Vocabulary
Annotate Principal’s
Read, Cover, Write History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
Power Writing Plan
w/b 14th January English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 2: Key Facts
Annotate Principal’s
Mind mapping History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
Power Writing Plan
w/b 21st January English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 3: Diagrams/pictures
Annotate Principal’s
As instructed or read, cover, write History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
Power Writing Plan
w/b 28th January English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 1: Vocabulary
Annotate Principal’s
Put the words into new sentences History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
Power Writing Plan
w/b 4th February English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 2: Key facts
Annotate Principal’s
Read, Cover, Write History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
Power Writing Plan
w/b 11th February English Science Drama/Music Maths
(200 word challenge)
Section 3: Diagrams/pictures
Annotate Principal’s
Explain the diagrams in words History/Geography French ICT D&T
Reading
20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your
ALL WEEKS own book own book own book own book own book
(record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log)
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Reading Log Achieve at BBA
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
February
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
w/b 11th
For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
February
Signed:__________________ Signed:________________ Signed:_________________ Signed:__________________ Signed:________________
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How the world is waking up to palm oil in the wake of banned Iceland orang-utan advert
in the past 20 years those forests have been red and killing fish. Deforestation of what is, largely,
decimated by logging crews. In Indonesia, a football peat jungle releases vast quantities of trapped carbon
pitch-sized space is cleared every 25 seconds. into the air, accelerating global warming.
“It feels sometimes, when you drive through Ads such as Iceland’s can only help, says Rewcastle
Indonesian Borneo, like the whole island is now one Brown. “It plugs into grassroots shoppers and gets
massive palm oil plantation and timber estate,” says that message across that we have a choice over what
Dr Galdikas, a primatologist who had studied orang- we buy,” she says. “And the publicity’s great. I’ve
utans since 1971. Her study site, Camp Leakey in been banging on about this for 10 years but I had to
central Borneo, still rescues orang-utans from the pet get a story that overthrew a government before I
trade, and those whose habitat has been destroyed could get anywhere.”
by business.
The ad itself has proven controversial. On November
Iceland’s “Rang-tan” advert, depicting an animated “The longer one spends with them, the longer one 9, Iceland Foods tweeted: “You won’t see our
orang-utan sheltering in a child’s bedroom from realises that the three percent difference in DNA Christmas advert on TV this year because it was
loggers destroying its habitat in Borneo, is on course between humans and orang-utans actually doesn’t banned. But we want to share Rang-tan’s story…” It
to be the most popular Christmas advertisement to explain who they are,” says Galdikas. “They’re more wasn’t actually banned, just judged unfit, yet the
date. The video has already been watched more than like humans than anyone could imagine. Their furore sent it viral. James Corden shared the video,
30 million times, despite not appearing once on motions are similar, their intellects are similar” tweeting: “This commercial was banned from TV for
television. being too political. Everyone should see it.”
Galdikas says we can make a difference. “Try to
Palm oil is highly saturated, making it versatile and, avoid palm oil as much as possible, in food and The business move away from palm oils will cost
crucially, cheaper than animal fat. As a result, it is in detergents that you use, and toothpaste.” I’d Iceland £5 million but generated generous publicity
up to 50 percent of supermarket products, from bread recommend reading supermarket labels, product for the plight of the orang-utan.
to chocolate, cereal and even toothpaste. Sir David labels and staying away from the wrong oils.” That
Attenborough has explained how this cheap fix is can be tricky.
ruining natural habitats. (Orginal article: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/
She says the plight of the orang-utan is emblematic of
world/how-the-world-is-waking-up-to-palm-oil-in-the-
The World Wide Fund for Nature estimates that there wider devastation in the region. “I’ve met the tribal
wake-of-banned-iceland-orangutan-advert-
are only 14,700 Bornean, 13,846 Sumatran and 800 people whose lands have been taken from them,by
a3992311.html)
Tapanuli orang-utans left in the wild, a sharp decline brute force in many cases, by the big logging gangs
from around 230,000 a century ago (now classifying going in.” She recalls palm oil plantations where
them as “critically endangered”). Their common “tractors were lined up in a row to bring the jungle
name, orang-utan, is derived from the Malay and down as quickly as possible”. The loss of tree roots
Indonesian words meaning “man of the forests”, but sees the soil drain into the rivers, turning the waters
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Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah Chapter 1
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Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone Chapter 1
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Shine by Candy Gourlay Chapter 1
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Car-Jacked by Ali Sparkes Chapter 1
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The History of Valentine’s Day
Every February 14, gifts are exchanged that he be put to death. well as to the Roman founders Romulus and
between loved ones, all in the name of Saint Remus.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may
Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint,have been killed for attempting to help Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance
and where did these traditions come from? Christians escape harsh Roman prisons,
Find out about the history of this centuries- During the Middle Ages, it was commonly
where they were often beaten and tortured.
old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to believed in France and England that
According to one legend, an imprisoned
the customs of Victorian England. February 14 was the beginning of birds’
Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” mating season, which added to the idea that
The Legend of Saint Valentine greeting himself after he fell in love with a the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a
young girl (possibly his jailer’s daughter)
The history of Valentine’s Day (and the day for romance. Valentine greetings were
who visited him during his confinement.
story of its patron saint) is shrouded in popular as far back as the Middle Ages,
mystery. We do know that February has long Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to
her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an
been celebrated as a month of romance, and appear until after 1400. The oldest known
expression that is still in use today.
that Saint Valentine’s Day, as we know it valentine still in existence today was a poem
today, contains parts of both Christian and Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans,
ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint in February to his wife while he was imprisoned in the
Valentine, and how did he become associated While some believe that Valentine’s Day is Tower of London following his capture at
with this ancient rite? the Battle of Agincourt.
celebrated in the middle of February to
One legend contends that Valentine was a commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s
priest who served during the third century death or burial (which probably occurred
in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided around A.D. 270) others claim that the
that single men made better soldiers than Christian church may have decided to place
those with wives and families, he outlawed Saint Valentine’s feast day in the middle of
marriage for young men. Valentine, realising February in an effort to “Christianise” the
the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated
and continued to perform marriages for at the ides of February, or February 15,
young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated
actions were discovered, Claudius ordered to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as
15200 Word Challenges Achieve at BBA
Task Vocabulary to include: Plan your response to take the thinking out of the writing process.
This will allow you to focus on how well you are writing, rather
than what you are writing.
The new year is a time for new beginnings. Resolutions
W/b 8th Jan
Write about your hopes and goals for 2019. Optimism Power 1—your main idea
Power 2—3 supporting ideas
Power 3—details for each supporting idea
Using your Attitude to Learning grades, explain Descriptors Power Plus—interesting vocabulary, devices,
W/b 14th Jan how you have improved your approach to
lessons since the beginning of the year. Resilience
Choose an existing product, or invent a new Revolutionary
W/b 21st Jan
one, and write the text for a radio advert Essential
Power 1
Chinese New Year happens on the first full
moon of the year. 2019 is the year of the pig; Power 2 Power 2 Power 2
some think this is an unlucky year in the zodiac Zodiac
W/b 28th Jan
cycle. Research the year you were born and Characteristics
explain how you are similar or different to that
animal and their characteristics. Power 3 Power 3 Power 3
Give your opinion on a current news story. Affairs
W/b 4th Feb
. Coverage
Power Plus
Write about a person you admire and explain Admiration
W/b 11th Feb
why. Role models
16Knowledge Organiser
Subjects
17Subject: English Topic: Non-fiction Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Perspectives (n) A way of looking at different viewpoints. How is an authorial voice Use of syntax, dialogue, diction and How to compare texts:
created? punctuation Both extracts are informing their audience about tigers.
Non-fiction (n) Text that is real and writes about the truth.
What different purposes of text Persuasive, informative, descriptive,
Support (n) Evidence given through quotes or reference are there? narrative, emotive 19th Century Extract:
When was the 19th Century? 1st Jan 1801—31st December 1900 The cubs are interesting pets if taken from the mother very
Structure (n) The physical layout and order of content of
the text. When was the 20th Century? 1st Jan 1901—31st December 2000 young. I have reared several, but only kept one for any
length of time. I have given a full description of Zalim and
Conventions (n) A list of expectations for a particular group. When was the 21st Century? 1st January 2001—31st December 2100
his ways in “Seonee”. He was found by my camp followers
Writer’s craft How the writer purposefully chooses What is syntax? The order and use of words and phrases with another in a nullah and brought to me.
words, phrases and devices for effect. to create well-formed sentences in
language.
19th Century 20th Century
Contrast (n) Identifying the striking differences between What is dialogue? Conversation between two or more
two texts. characters within text.
Comparisons: Paragraphs Colour
Close reading Asking specific questions to build on What is diction? The deliberate choice of words and
knowledge content. phrases in text. Narrative Puns and
Colloquial language Regional expressions and words Key notes for 19th Century Writers: style headlines
Dickens, Bronte, Austen writing
Inventions:
Pictures
Authorial voice Style and unique voice of a writer.
steam engine, light bulb, the rifle Opinions
Rhetorical features Writing to create an effect and reaction. Facts
Law:
The 1833 Factory Act - laws to protect the
Biographical A form of text which writes in depth about adults and children working in factories
someone's life. 20th Century Extract:
Travel writing A form of writing which gives facts and Key notes for 20th Century Writers:
opinions on world experiences. Priestley, Woolf, Fitzgerald It isn’t easy being the world’s
Inventions:
Journal A collection of narratives in a chronological
order.
nuclear power, aeroplane, antibiotics
Law:
top cat!
Suffragettes Movement: women seeking Danger awaits tigers young tigers at every turn. Even under
Stimulus An element which evokes an interest.
the right to vote. the best conditions, only 20 percent live.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
Key notes for 21st Century Writers:
Century A measurement to mark 100 years.
Sachar, Horowitz, Pullman
Inventions:
Compare Identify and describe resemblances in
Bluetooth, iPhone, Youtube
texts.
Law:
Convey To show and communicate ideas. Same-Sex Marriage, 2018
18Subject: Maths Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
What is π? π is an irrational number that is the Learn the names of these parts of a circle & what they are
Circumference The distance around the outside ratio of the circumference of a circle
of a circle. to its diameter
Radius The distance from the centre of a What is the formula for the
circumference of a circle?
circle to its circumference.
Diameter A straight line passing through the What is the formula for the area
centre of a circle from one side to of a circle?
the other.
Tangent A straight line touching a curve at If the radius was 5 cm then:
a single point.
Chord A straight line joining two points
which means Copy this question. Change the lengths of the radius and
on the circumference of a circle ‘pi × radius squared’ see if you can answer the new question.
Arc A piece of a circumference.
Sector A piece of a circle, bounded by
two radii and an arc. If the radius was 5 cm then:
Segment A piece of a circle, bounded by a
which means
chord and an arc. 10cm 10cm
‘pi × diameter’ Work out the Shaded Area
Terms of pi A number of π. Leave your answer
as an exact answer rather than
15cm 10cm
using 3.14 or a calculator to find a
rounded decimal answer.
What is the area of the sec- Area of a whole circle = π × r2
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
tor labelled A? = π × 72 Circle Area = π × 152 = 225π Circle Area = π × 102 = 100π
Circle A circle is the locus of all points = 49π Semi-circle = Semi-circle = = 50π
equidistant from a central point. 7mm The sector is a quarter of the Shaded Area = large semi-circle - Small semi-circle
A circle. - = = 196.3 cm2
Semi-circle Half a circle partitioned on the
diameter. 49π ÷ 4 = 38.48mm2
Area The amount of space covered Total Perimeter of a Semi-circle
Calculate the shaded area. = π × 42 — π × 22
within a shape Circumference of a circle = πd
= π × 16 — π × 4
Perimeter The total length around the The radius is 6cm, the diameter is 12cm.
2m = 16π — 4π = 12π = 37.7 m2 6cm
shape. The circumference of a C = π × 12 = 12π
Calculate the
=π × 8 + π × 4 Arc length = 12π ÷ 2 = 6π
circle is the perimeter of that total perimeter
2m = 8π +4π = 12π = 37.7 m Total Perimeter = 6π + 12 = 30.8 cm
circle.
19Subject: Science Topic: Special Effects Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Look, copy and learn these key things
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
How many electrons 2,8,8,18
Chemical change When a chemical reactions happens occupy each of the first 4
and a new substance is made. shells?
Physical change When a change of state occurs (no What is meant by the term Electricity flows easily through
new substance is made). ‘good electrical conductor’? the material, it has a low re-
Element The simplest chemical substance, in sistance.
an element all atoms contain the
same number of protons. What group and period is Group 1, Period 3.
Compounds When two or more elements are sodium in?
chemically bonded together. What is a molecule? When two or more atoms are
Mixture When two or more substances are
chemically joined together.
combined together but are not
chemically bonded to one another. What is a compound? When two or more different
atoms are chemically joined
Group (periodic table) A vertical column of elements in the
together.
periodic table.
Period (periodic table) A horizontal row of elements in the What is a mixture? When two or more substances
periodic table. are mixed together but are not
chemically joined.
Electron shell The outside part of an atom where
the electrons are found. How many, and which at- One atom of carbon.
Atomic nucleus The centre of an atom where the oms, are in CO2?
Two atoms of oxygen.
protons and neutrons are found.
Are the non-metals on the The right.
Atomic number The number of protons in an
atom. left or the right of the
periodic table?
Mass number The total number of protons and
neutrons in an atom. What are some of the prop- High melting point.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
erties of metals? Good electrical and heat
Effervescence To produce a gas (similar to
conductors.
fizzing).
Sonorous, illustrious.
Prism A wedge shaped transparent
object used to refract light. What could you see when a Fizzing.
chemical change happens? Change in temperature.
Filter A piece of equipment used to
Change in colour.
separate solids from a liquid or a gas.
New properties.
20Subject: Science Topic: Transport Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Learn these key diagrams
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Newton’s First Law of An object will remain at rest or
Mass Measured in kg motion? carry on moving unless an
Force A push, a pull or a twist. unbalanced forces acts upon it
Weight Mass multiplied by gravitational field Newton's second Law of Force=mass x acceleration
strength. Motion?
Pressure The kinetic energy of particles in a
closed system Newton’s third Law of Every action has an equal and
Law A scientific hypothesis, proven Motion? opposite reaction force
mathematically and accepted as fact.
What is the unit for Joule (J)
Newton The unit for force. Measured in N.
energy?
Friction The combined thermal energy of two
What is the unit of force? Newton
opposing forces
Transfer When one type of energy is
converted via a pathway to another. What is mass? The amount of matter an object
Kinetic Energy The energy of a particle relating to has. This is measured in kilograms.
its motion.
What is weight? On Earth: the mass of an object
Thermal The energy in a system measured as multiplied by the force of gravity.
heat.
Acceleration Changes in speed
What is the Law of the Energy cannot be created or
Speed Time it takes to travel a certain conservation of energy? destroyed, only transferred from
distance. one store to another.
Lever A solid beam laid across a pivot.
Effort is applied to rotate one end What forces causes a ship Upthrust
about the pivot. to float on water? Levers
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
Balanced When all the forces acting on a What is inertia? The tendency for an object to obey
particle are equal Newton’s first law of motion.
Unbalanced When the force acting on a particle is
What is the difference A moment is the turning effect of
unequal.
between a moment and a a force such as push whereas a
Equilibria Forces in balance against each other.
lever? lever is something to apply a force
Exerted Something is applied to an object.
Forces are exerted on the plane. to.
21Subject: Geography Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers: 1. Describe the distribution (location) of the world’s hot
Sustainable Meeting the needs of the present with- 1. What physical processes 1. Erosion & weathering (e.g. deserts
out compromising (limiting) the ability have shaped fantastic Malham Cove), deposition &
of future generations to meet their places in the UK? transportation (e.g. beaches)
own needs. and tectonic processes (e.g.
Giants Causeway)
Archipelago A group of islands. 2. How can fantastic places 2. Places or locations that have
Relief The height of land. be defined? unique features. These places
can be physical, e.g. deserts or
Vegetation Plants found in a particular area. places changed by human
activity, e.g. Chernobyl.
Spitsbergen The largest island of Svalbard
3. Where is Svalbard 3. Norwegian archipelago
Northern Lights A natural light display in the Earth's located? located between mainland
sky, often seen from Northern Norway Norway and the North Pole.
and Svalbard. 4. How many people live in 4. 2667 (2016)
Svalbard?
Precipitation Geographical term for rainfall, snow,
5. What is the climate of 5. Average summer temperature
drizzle, sleet and hail.
Svalbard? of 4 to 6 °C and Winter averages
Latitude/longitude Imaginary lines drawn around the Earth of −16 to −12 °C.
to help with location 6. What is the Svalbard 6. A secure location where a
Seedbank? variety of seeds are kept to
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition prevent important agricultural 2. Using the photograph and your own knowledge, describe
Physical features Natural features, e.g. rivers, beaches and wild plants from becoming why Malham Cove is a fantastic place.
and waterfalls. rare or extinct.
7. Where is Death Valley 7. Located near the border
Human features Man made features, e.g. buildings and
located? of California and Nevada, in the
statues.
western United States of
Unique A place that is unlike other places. America.
8. What are the 8. Low precipitation and extreme
characteristics of a hot temperatures with little
Challenges Problems an area might face.
desert? variation. Can drop below
freezing at night.
Distribution Where something is located/spread 9. How are fantastic places 9. Climate change, development
around the world. under threat? and tourism.
22Subject: History Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Adolf Hitler Leader of the Nazi party from 1921- 1. Who were the three leaders 1. David Lloyd George (Britain),
of Britain, France and USA at Georges Clemenceau (France)
1945 and Chancellor of Germany from
the Treaty of Versailles? Woodrow Wilson (USA).
1933-1945.
Appeasement Doing what somebody else wants to 2. What were the “Fourteen 2. US President Woodrow
keep them happy. Points”? Wilson wrote fourteen points on
Austrian Anschluss Germany invading Austria in 1938. how to maintain world peace.
3. What was the Wall Street 3. The stock market crashed in
Great Depression The worst economic crisis in history, Crash? 1929, meaning lots of people lost
1929 to 1939. People lost lots of lots of money.
money.
4. How did the German 4. They printed too much money to
League of Nations Organisation made up of different government cause pay off their debts. Look at the above cartoon on the Treaty of Versailles.
countries who wanted to maintain hyperinflation? Using the cartoon and your own knowledge, what is the
world peace. 5. Name a consequence of 5. Money became worth less. message of this cartoon?
Nazis Shortened name for the National hyperinflation. People had to be paid daily. Some
Socialist Party. had to carry their wages home in
Reparations Compensation paid by Germany to wheelbarrows.
France, Britain and Belgium. 6. What was the name of 6. “Mein Kampf”, translated as “My
Treaty of Versailles Agreement between Britain, France, Hitler’s book? Struggle”.
USA in 1919. They agreed that
7. Which British Prime Minister 7. Neville Chamberlain
Germany should be punished for the tried to use ‘appeasement’ to
First World War. deal with Adolf Hitler?
Weimar Germany The name for the German state
between the end of the First World
8. Name a reason for 8. They did not want another war.
War and Hitler taking charge in 1933.
Chamberlain trying to They knew the USA did not want to
Winston Churchill Prime Minister of Britain during the appease Hitler. support Britain in another war.
Second World War.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition 9. Give a reason that Hitler 9. He was a good speaker. He
Anti-Semitism Hatred of Jewish people. became so popular in promised them that life would get
Germany. better. He promised to abolish the
Orator Somebody skilled in public speaking. Treaty of Versailles. “The German student fights for the Fuhrer and the people”
Territory An area of land. 10. What was the Aryan race? 10. The race of people Hitler saw Look at the above poster from Nazi Germany. Using the
as the best race. They usually poster and your own knowledge, what is the message of
Treaty An agreement between countries. this poster?
had blonde hair and blue eyes.
23Subject: French Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
On peut You can Qu’est-ce qu’on peut On peut… Qu’est ce que tu as fait à Paris?
faire? aller au cinéma
Il y a There is
aller au theatre
Il n’y a pas de There isn't faire du sport
faire un tour en Segway
À mon avis In my opinion faire une balade en bateau
opinions
-mouche
J’ai acheté...
sauf Except
manger au café
C’est It is regarder le défilé
visiter le château
Ce n’est pas It isn’t
C’est oú le monument? Where is the monument?
Time phrases, connectives,
impressive vocabulary etc
Tu aimes You like Qu’est-ce que tu aimes? What do you like?
D’abord J’ai visité...
C’est ouvert a quelle At what time is it open?
J’ai mangé...
ouvert open
opinions
heure?
fermé closed C’est combien? How much is it?
Est-ce qu’il y a…? Is there…?
J’ai visité I visited
C’était comment? C’était… (it was…)
Je suis allé(e) I went (how was it?) cher
délicieux
C’était It was
J’ai regardé...
étrange
jolie
J’ai vu I saw
opinions
propre
J’ai acheté I bought sale
vieux
J’ai envoyé I sent
Ce n’était pas mal
J’ai rencontré I met Qu’est-ce que tu aimes J’aime…
faire? aller au marché
J’ai mangé I ate aller au concert rock
faire du patin à glace
J’ai regardé I watched
faire les courses
J’ai dansé I danced prendre des photos
retrouver mes amis
24Subject: ICT Topic: Programming Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Pseudocode A way of writing an algorithm that is close to What is a string? A string is a type of variable that
actual programming language, using coding- hold data values made up of ordered
style constructs such as IF…THEN…ELSE, loops sequences of characters.
and array notation as appropriate What is the difference 2 is an integer, "2" is a character.
Iteration Where a program will execute a group of between the data values 2
instructions zero or more times based on a and "2"?
condition. FOR loops will execute instructions What can the arithmetic Add, subtract, multiply, divide,
a specific number of times, REPEAT…UNTIL operations do? integer division (DIV) and modulus
loops for one or more times and WHILE…DO (MOD) Describe what each symbol is and how they work together
loops for zero or more times. What are the different = < > = in a flow chart.
Algorithms a process or set of rules to be followed in comparison operators?
calculations or other problem-solving What does an Syntax Error An error in the format of the Using the symbols above, create a flowchart to make a cup
operations, especially by a computer. mean? program statements such as missing of tea.
Flow Diagram a diagram of the sequence of movements or semicolons or keywords spelt
actions of people or things involved in a incorrectly.
complex system or activity What does a logic error An error in the algorithm that means
Array A group of data items of the same data type mean? the outcome is not as expected,
that use a single identifier. Individual data even though the program will run.
items are accessed using a subscript.
What is binary? numbering scheme in which there
Tier 2 Vocabulary Definition
are only two possible values for each
Data Types A formal description of the type of data being digit: 0 and 1.
stored in a variable. It defines the amount of What are subprograms? the fundamental building blocks of
memory required and the type of operations programs and are therefore among
that can be performed on that variable the most important concepts in
Numbers an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, programming language design. Describe what each symbol is and how they work
symbol, or figure, representing a particular What is a record? A record is a data structure that together in a flow chart.
quantity and used in counting and making groups together related items.
calculations. How do algorithms decide Algorithms use control flow to make
Selection A decision within a computer program when
which order to do things in? decisions about which order to do
the program decides to move on based on the
things.
results of an event.
What are algorithms it used an algorithm is a step-by-step
Programming The process of developing and implementing
for? procedure for calculations. Explain what is
various sets of instructions to enable a
Algorithms are used for calculation,
computer to do a certain task. These happening in this
data processing, and automated
instructions are considered computer little bit of code?
reasoning.
programs and help the computer to operate
smoothly.
25Subject: Graphics Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important Ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 1. What is a tuck in? 1. A tuck in is the tab on the end of the
Definition
Vocabulary lid, which holds the lid closed.
CAD Computer aided design
2. What is a development net? 2. A net is often called a development
net. It is a flat two-dimensional shape,
Net A net is often called a development net. It is a which contains score lines and when is The importance of packaging
flat two dimensional shape, which contains folded and glued together forms a three
score lines and when it is folded and glued dimensional shape. Nets are often used
together forms a three dimensional shape. for packaging items such as orange
cartons, point of sale display units, tissue
Tuck in Is the tab on the end of the lid, which holds boxes and so on.
the lid closed. When made commercially it 3. Why is it important to 3. By pressing lightly you can rub out any
often has rounded corners to smooth out the sketch lightly? inaccuracies with your drawing.
closing and also has short slits to help lock the 4. What is corrugated board? 4. Corrugated board is formed from
lid in place. layers of paper which can be formed into
boxes for packaging. The wavy layer in
Automatic This is the net of a box, which has an
corrugated card is called a fluting.
Bases automatic base. The box is assembled flat-
5. What is fluting? 5..The wavy layer in corrugated
packed, so when it needs to be used you open
cardboard which is designed to
the box by pushing out the base Absorb any impact during
Die cutter The act of die cutting refers to a process in transportation.
which you use a machine to mass-produce cut 6. Thermal properties- keeps the pizza
6. Why is corrugated board
-out shapes. You can create the same shape, used in packaging for cooked warm, Rigid material will not bend easily,
with the exact same dimensions, over and pizza? cost-effective (low cost to manufacture)
over without using scissors, stencils, or a craft
knife. 7. What is lamination? 7. Lamination is where paper and board
can be used in conjunction with layers of The main purposes of food packaging are:
Crease bar A machine that folds and cuts paper.
foil and plastic together to form to preserve the product
Speed Editing visual information to the essence of lamination.
to protect the product from damage
sketching the subject and using intuitive mark making to 8. What are the advantages of 8. The material is lightweight, easy to
capture it. paper and board packaging? store and handle, easy to fold and to make the product more attractive to the
crease; colour printing can be produced
Moodboard A moodboard is a type of collage consisting of consumer
to a high quality.
images, text, and samples of objects in a To make it easier to transport the product.
composition. It can be based upon a set topic 9. What is the primary source 9. Trees/wood
or can be any material chosen at random. of cardboard?
10. When creating a vinyl 10. Typography, colour, a creative Task: Evaluate the packaging above. Do you think it is
Research Gathering information to help with design album cover what do you design/image. suitable using the 4 main criteria listed above? What
work. The process of looking at existing ideas need to consider so it stands would you do to improve them?
and listing good and bad features. out from other vinyl covers
26Subject: Resistant Material Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important Ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition What does MDF stand for? Medium density fibreboard
Brainstorming Listing all possibilities for the design problem, What tool would you use to Bench Hook
usually in a spider-type diagram or similar. support a piece of wood while
CAD Computer software that helps the designer to cutting?
create designs, plan, technical drawings and 3- What is the unit of Millimetres
D images of the design being explored. measurement used in the
Computer aided design. workshop?
CAM Computer software programs and Computer Vacuum forming is a method Forming a plastic shape using a
Numeric Control (CNC) machinery, such as a of what? vacuum and heat.
milling machine lathe or vinyl cutter machine, What are the properties of Strength and Durability.
concrete? Versatility.
that allows CAD produced designs to be made
Low maintenance.
by the CAM machinery. Computer aided
Affordability.
manufacture.
Fire resistance.
Durability The ability of a material or product to last a long
What is a product analysis? Product analysis means studying
time.
Planning The process of sorting out how the design work will how well a product does its job. This
be done, how the product will be made, which involves the aesthetics, cost,
The pillar drill is used for drilling holes through
processes get done first and the time needed for all potential customer, where it will be
materials including a range of woods, plastics and
of these activities. used, size, safety, how its made and
its function. metals.
Research Gathering information to help with design work. The
process of looking at existing ideas, designs and What is primary research? Gathering new data that has not
listing good and bad features. Gathering other been collected before. For example,
information that will assist with design work. surveys using questionnaires or
Strength The ability of a material to resist pressure/ oads. interviews with groups of people in
a focus group.
Hardwoods From deciduous trees, oak, teak, beech, high cost as
What is secondary research? Involves gathering existing data that
grow slow
has already been produced. For
From coniferous tree, pine, spruces, low cost as example, researching the internet,
Softwoods
grow fast newspapers and company reports.
Man- made MDF, Plywood, hardboard. Reshaped to improve the What is a design brief? A single sentence that states exactly
A tenon saw and bench hook are used to cut straight
boards properties what the design problem is.
lines in timber.
What is a pillar drill? A fixed style of drill that may be
Thermoplastic Can be heated and shaped many times
mounted on a stand or bolted to Task: Draw out the tools/equipment and make sure
Thermosetting Will burn if heated again (SET)
the floor or workbench. Portable they are labelled correctly. Describe what each is
plastic
models with a magnetic base used for during your practical lessons.
Ferrous metal Contains iron, eg steels
grip the steel workpieces they
Non-ferrous No iron, aluminum, tin, copper
drill.
metal
27Subject: Food Technology Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
What is a staple Simply, a staple, is a food that is eaten routinely
Make notes and answer questions on the
Cereals Cereals are members of the grass family. They are
food? and in such quantities that it constitutes a on the following diagrams:
grown for their grain, or seed, which is used to feed dominant portion of a standard diet for a given
people all over the world. people, supplying a large fraction of energy. What are the difference between gluten
Taste testing Used as a tool for companies to compare their brand to free flour and standard flour?
another brand. To analyse and compare different Why might some Religion, social and ethical reasons such as
versions of products . animal cruelty, sustainability and
people not eat what
Costing A costing is an estimate of all the costs involved environmentalism. Also allergies such as gluten,
we eat?
in a project. The cost of a food item is worked out wheat, dairy, nuts and eggs.
based on the production and the list of ingredients.
Binding Binding uses fats, eggs, cereals and flour to combine What is a brand? A type of product manufactured by a particular
ingredients. For example, egg is used to bind together company under a particular name.
a biscuit mixture.
Shaping Give a particular shape or form to products. What is yeast? What A microscopic fungus consisting of single oval
is it used for? cells capable of converting sugar into alcohol
Production The action of making or manufacturing from
and carbon dioxide (which causes bread to rise)
components or ingredients. Usually in a factory on a
large scale. Carbohydrates are a staple food:
Survey To ask (many people) a question or a series of Why is strong white Strong flour is made from 'hard' wheat varieties Carbohydrates: complex
questions in order to gather information about what flour important in which are high in gluten. This makes it ideal for carbohydrates have
most people do or think about something. bread making? bread making where dough needs to expand more than three sugars
and rise well in order to produce a light loaf.
Method The quality of being well organised and following a and digest more slowly
system or recipe. than simple
Processed Food that has been altered in some way during What are the correct The essentials of any bread dough are flour, carbohydrates. They are
preparation. Food processing can be as basic as ingredients for bread water, and of course yeast. Yeast cells thrive on
a good source of fibre
freezing or canning. making? simple sugars. As the sugars are metabolised,
which helps the
carbon dioxide and alcohol are released into
Moisture Moisture is the presence of a liquid, especially water, digestive system.
the bread dough, making it rise
often in small amounts.
What is the important
Carbon dioxide A gas produced through the reaction of yeast which
enables bread to rise. How does yeast Yeast needs sugar and oxygen to grow. Yeast information you need
activate? also needs the right temperature to grow. Air to display on a food
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
that is at room temperature or water that is label ?
Investigation Examination or research.
slightly warm is needed to activate yeast.
Improvements A thing that makes something better or is better than Why do you need to
something else. What is market the action or activity of gathering information do this in business?
Chemical Is a way of making chemical changes. Due to the about consumers' needs and preferences.
research? What could be the
process reactions of yeast a chemical change alters. consequences?
28Subject: Art and Design topic: Celebrity poster Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
1. Explain what a design 1. The design brief serves as the guiding
Sketching Drawing lightly with a pencil to get the shape brief plan is? document for the project. Think of it as
and proportion of an image like a business plan for a specific
Proportion The size of something project. It should cover everything
necessary to the project, in a manner
Shape The quality of a distinct object, the outline
that is easy to refer to throughout the
Grid A table of squares put over the top of an image project timeline
to help process the shape and proportions
2. How can you use a 2. By selecting the best elements of
within it
design plan to inform your work and combining them
Construction lines These are guide lines to help with accurate
your final design? together
drawing skills
Design To plan out different outcomes to suit the 3.How can you repeat a 3. By using tracing paper to help you
purpose of a project brief pattern easily?
Mixed media Using two or three different types of medium on Explain how to use a grid
one piece of work, eg watercolours and oil 4.Why does using a grid 4. It helps set out accurate shape and
pastilles help drawing skills? proportion Example of a design plan using artists
Brief This gives you instructions and sets the scenario
5. What are harmonious 5. Colours next to each other on the as inspiration
of your design project.
colours? colour wheel
Background The part of the image that is perceived to be the
furthest away 6. What is a repeat 6. A combination of shapes or images
Colour theory Understanding of colour values, hues, tints, pattern? Give and that are put together and repeated
tones and shades example
Colour wheel A wheel showing all primary and secondary
colour hues 7. What does 7. To try out new techniques or
Complementary Are opposite each other on the colour wheel experiment mean? materials to see how they work or if you
colours like them
Harmonious Are colours next to each other on the colour
colours wheel 8. What are the most 8. How the work shows progression
Repeat pattern A series of images that repeat in an orderly way important things to from initial research or ideas. Showing
consider when clear links to artists and a detailed
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
producing a final design? evaluation of how you got to the final
Communicate To give knowledge of something. design
Response To give an answer to something in words or by
9. what is a medium in 9. It is the materials used, eg paint,
action Examples of pattern
art and design? colouring pencil or pencil
Evaluate To judge and outcome critically
29Subject: Music Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Facts/Context/Historical
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition relevance/dates
1. Where did Rock ‘n’ 1. Rock ‘n’ Roll developed in the southern states of America
Twelve Bar Blues The 12 bar chord pattern which is
Roll develop? during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Rock ‘n’ Roll artists
repeated in Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll
2. What types of 2. Rhythm ‘n’ Blues and country and western music mixed
music. The artists below played a significant role in the develop-
music combined to together to create Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Bass line Notes of a chord which are played make Rock ‘n’ Roll? ment of Rock ‘n’ Roll music across the world
at a low pitch. This is often the root 3. Rock ‘n’ Roll is also influenced by gospel, folk and jazz music.
3. What other types
note of the chord. of music influenced
Rock ‘n’ Roll? Elvis Presley 1935-1977
Walking bass A bass line where the fingers can
‘walk’ up and down the notes. 4. How did the 4. African Americans moved to urban areas, which meant
These are usually made from the different forms of black and white people were living closer together than ever
music end up being before. There styles of music mixed and evolved, creating new
chords of the music and there is genres of music.
fused together?
one notes per beat.
5. When did Rock ‘n’ 5. The release of the film Rock Around the Clock in 1955 Little Richard 1932 to present
Accompaniment Supports the melody line but is
Roll become popular created a sensation in Britain.
played in the background e.g.
in Britain?
drone, ostinato or chords.
6. What was the Civil 6. The Civil Rights movement was a struggle for social justice
Lyrics The words in a song.
Rights Movement? that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for black
Ensemble A group of people who perform people to gain equal rights under the law in the United States.
together. This could be musicians The Civil War had officially abolished slavery, but it didn’t end Buddy Holly 1936-1959
discrimination. The Civil Rights Act was a highly controversial
or actors. issue in the United States as soon as it was proposed by Pres.
Gospel music A genre of Christian music. The John F. Kennedy in 1963. Although Kennedy was unable to
secure passage of the bill in Congress, a stronger version was
creation, performance, significance,
eventually passed with the urging of his successor, Pres.
and even the definition of gospel Lyndon B. Johnson, who signed the bill into law on July 2, 1964,
music varies according to culture following one of the longest debates in Senate history. The law
guaranteed equal employment for all and allowed the Bill Haley 1925-1981
and social context.
authorities to ensure public facilities were integrated.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
7. What are the key 7. Up-tempo (140bpm) & 4/4 time signature.
Accuracy To be correct or precise.
features of 1950s Based around primary chords (I, IV and V).
Rock ‘n’ Roll? Male lead singer + electric guitars, bass guitar, drum kit.
In music playing in tune and with
Additional instruments included piano, saxophone or double
the correct rhythm is required. bass.
Fluency The ability to play/perform Lyrics appealed to teenagers - the hook is repeated John Lennon 1940-1980
throughout.
accurately and with ease. A sense Simple structures including: verse-chorus/AABA/ instrumental Paul McCartney 1942-present
of flow; performing without gaps. section/call & response/12 bar blues
Ringo Starr 1940-present
Rhyme Where a word or syllable 8. Who created the 8. An Ohio DJ, Alan Freed, first used the term in 1951. He used
corresponds with each other at the phrase Rock ‘n’ Roll? it to describe the music he played on his radio show and the George Harrison 1943-2001
end of a line. name has stuck ever since.
30Subject: Drama Year: 8 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Facts/Context/Historical
relevance/dates
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition What? Answers:
Practise the following exercises. Learn the names, and
Physical Theatre Physical theatre is very movement
1. What is Physical theatre? 1. Physical theatre is very why they are useful. Cover then draw and label your own
based. Actors use their bodies to create
movement based. Actors use illustrations .
objects and represent things that are
their bodies to create objects
not human.
and represent things that are The Plank
not human.
Core Strength Your core is your centre. Developing This in an excellent exercise for building core strength .
core muscle strength makes it easier to 2. What is your core? 2. Your core is the centre of
do physical activities, and avoid injury. your body.
Acting is very active so this is an
Why? Answers:
important aspect of actor training.
3. Why would an actor need 3. To make physical activities
Balance Balance is the even distribution of to develop their core easier to do and to avoid injury.
weight enabling someone to remain strength? Tree Pose
upright and steady.
4.Why would an actor need 4. To remain upright and steady. Not only is this position good for the core it also
Trust Exercises Trust building exercise are designed to good balance This will help them to have good improves balance.
help people who are working closely control over their body and
together to trust one another. They movements.
encourage respect, openness and
teamwork. 5. Why would a group of 5. So that they can work
actors work on trust ? together well as a team.
The Fourth Wall The fourth wall is the imaginary wall in
front of the stage that separates the How? Answers:
actors and the world of the play from
6. How can an actor break 6. An actor can break the fourth Trust Lean
the audience.
the fourth wall? wall in many ways, by directly This exercise requires a partner. It is used to
Ensemble An ensemble cast is made up of cast addressing the audience, by develop trust.
members in which the principle actors creating physical theatre pieces,
and performers are assigned roughly by coming out of role, by multi-
equal roles. rolling.
Tier 2 Vocabulary Definition
7. How can Physical theatre 7. To develop ideas that are in a
Focus The centre of interest or activity be used by the actor? stylistic form and using
Collaborate To work jointly on an activity or project movement over the spoken
word.
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