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THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF GRAN CANARIA
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT CONTENT
KEY STAGE 3
Y7-Y9
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021CONTENTS ART .................................................................................................................................. 3 ENGLISH ........................................................................................................................... 4 FRENCH ............................................................................................................................ 5 GEOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................................... 6 GERMAN .......................................................................................................................... 9 HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 10 ICT.................................................................................................................................. 12 LENGUA CASTELLANA Y LITERATURA................................................................................ 13 MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................... 15 MUSIC ............................................................................................................................ 18 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ..................................................................................................... 20 SCIENCE .......................................................................................................................... 21 CIENCIAS SOCIALES/ SPANISH HUMANITIES...................................................................... 22 SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE .................................................................................. 23
ART
KS3 follows a very broad based art curriculum which introduces them to new materials and
techniques and then builds on the students’ knowledge in following years. The aim is that every
year the students complete a drawing project, printing project, painting project, ceramic project
and another sculpture project using non ceramic materials. Every project should have an element
of observational images; these could be through observational drawing or photography. Every
project should have a link to an artist or art movement and this should be researched by the
students and used to inform their processes. The projects are structured so that the students
produce a variety of ideas and experiments and then select their most successful to take forward
into a final piece.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Still life drawing in an Repeating Pattern Print. Illustrated Book Project.
impressionist style.
Ceremonial Masks.
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Portraits in Fauvist Skin Slab Pottery. Cubist Instruments
Tones. Monoprinting.
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Sci-Fi Forms. Marionette Puppet Figures in Motion.
Project. Trench Project.ENGLISH
The English Department consistently promotes academic excellence in an environment that is both
enjoyable and challenging for every individual pupil. We believe that English teaches the ‘whole
pupil’ and therefore, central to the department’s teaching and learning are the fundamental life
skills that every pupil must master during compulsory education. Pupils are encouraged to share
their opinions, discuss their understanding and argue their ideas in a safe and respectful
environment.
Our curriculum is rich, diverse and intellectually stimulating, providing all students with possibilities
to develop their reasoning and analytical skills and improve their ability to think and write logically
and precisely.
They will be taught how to use the Learning Resource Centre and will be encouraged to read books
in English independently.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Rhetoric – speech Novel study – A Comedy in
writing Monster Calls Shakespeare
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Novel Shakespeare/Poetry Science Fiction/Media
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
19 Century
th
Shakespeare/Non- Modern drama/ fiction
novel/War poetry fiction writing writingFRENCH
The aims are to allow our students to gain the necessary vocabulary and grammar, as well as a good
pronunciation of French to express themselves orally and in writing, to understand spoken and
written French. During their studies, they will have the opportunity to develop these 4 skills through
a variety of activities. They will build up gradually their vocabulary and their knowledge of grammar
in order to achieve the highest level they can, according to their abilities. During the French lesson,
student will learn how to become an independent learner and apply what he/she has learnt to life.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Personal information Family Leisure activities
Physical appearance Friends Present tense
Personality school and school Animals
French speaking subjects
countries home
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Food (eat / drink / Description town Routine
opinion) Directions Weekend activities
Restaurants in town Time Music preferences
Quantities Going out Usual holidays and
Recipes Clothes future ones
Weather
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Last holidays Mobile / social Healthy eating
TV programs network Healthy lifestyle
Describing music style New technologies Change of habits
Cinema Teenagers world Life in the future
Books (parents - money -
pressure...)GEOGRAPHY
Students gain an understanding of how so many disciplines connect in this unique and challenging
subject. Students will further their knowledge of the world’s major countries and their physical and
human features. They should understand how geographical processes interact to create distinctive
human and physical landscapes that change over time. In doing so, they should become aware of
increasingly complex geographical systems in the world around them and develop a greater
competence in using geographical knowledge and skills in interpreting the ever more interconnected
world in which they live.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
What is Geography/Making Mapping Africa – A Continent of
Connections. Mapping Contrasts
Geography connections Ranking
Connections Plans continents
The Big Three Mental Maps Perceptions of
Geographies. Real Maps Africa
Nosy Geographer The Grid References Sudan conflict
‘5 W’s’. Distance Successful Sudan
Geography in the Direction Ghana – An
news Ordnance African Success
Knowing Me Knowing Survey Maps Story
You How high? Ghana –
Making a connected Where on Education
display Earth? moving forward
Rivers – Liquid Africa looking
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Highways forward e-waste
Continental drift The River Sudan and
Plate tectonics Thames Google Earth
Types of plate The Water Cycle investigation
boundaries A closer look at
Cause of Earthquakes rivers
& Volcanic eruptions A river at work
Structure of a Volcano (field trip to
(field trip to Barranco de
Bandama) Cernicalos)
Living on a volcano River landforms
Volcanic Eruption! Rivers and us
Earthquake - Haiti Floods!
Managing tectonic Flood
disasters Protection
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3Coasts Population Weather and Climate
Coastal Processes Our numbers are So what causes
What is Erosion? growing fast weather?
Weathering & Rocks So where is everyone? More about rain...and
Coastal Deposition & The population of the clouds
Transportation UK Air pressure
Coastal Landforms Population around the Storms
Bays & Headlands world Weather to climate
Arches, Stacks & Stumps Our impact on the Our Warming Planet
Wave Cut Platform planet Earth’s temperatures
A Spit What does the future through the ages
Coastal Management hold? Global warming
Australia – Gold Coast Geographical Information Climate change
China Systems (GIS) It’s already happening
An overview John Snow, doctor and So what can we do?
The rise of China detective
China’s Southwest Meet GIS
region GIS in fighting crime
Chongqing More about the data
Life in Chongqing Other uses for GIS
Tops for Biodiversity Crime in London (an
Tibet investigation)
All change in Tibet
The rivers and dams.
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
The Middle East Going Boldly (India’s Space Using someone else’s water
Middle of Programme) How much water do I
what? Is India’s space use?
Where is the programme justified? Are you using someone
Middle East? Why is India’s space else’s water?
Why do programme being Why is Marissa catching
geographers criticised? Fog?
define Why do people support How does water
regions? India’s space consumption create
Does the programme? interdependence and
Middle East Brain Drain and its conflict in Peru?
fit the impacts
definition of a Brilliant Bangalore. Biodiversity under threat
region? What can India learn What does sustainable
Creating a from the USA’s space mean?
composite programme? Borneo. What is so
map Desertification: special?
Black gold. Shangombo to South Tavy What is the invisible
Issues in the Oceans Head ingredient in
Is our use of What is the geography deforestation?
ocean of Shangombo like?resources How is the environment
sustainable? a constraint to living in
Why does Shangombo?
Tracy find What are the world’s
Lego on her drylands so important?
beach? Why does
How is plastic desertification present
damaging our the world with such
oceans? challenges?
Field trip Ojos How are degraded lands
de Garza being restored?
beach to How is the Dartmoor
catagorise Mires Project helping to
and collect combat desertification?
plastic waste.
Present data
from the
beach
investigation
Where have
all the fish
gone?GERMAN
The main focus is on comprehension although the pupils are expected to produce language of a
gradually more accurate and complex nature. The four skills of the language – listening, speaking,
reading and writing – proceed together, each depending on interaction with the others. The aim is
to use the language in as vital and real a way as possible. Controlled practice should be provided
by exercises to focus on a particular grammar/language point. However, this skill must also be
applied to a relevant linguistic context. The pupils’ own activity is the key. The contribution of the
teacher is to provide the stimulation situation, guide in worthwhile directions, and encourage and
support any success, whether spontaneous or in response to the teacher.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Introducing yourself, Family and friends, Home, what you do at
numbers pets, appearance home, your room
School and school Sports, free time, Town, transport,
subjects, food and favourite things, going directions
drink out
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Holidays, weather What you do after Going out, invitations
Buying and eating, school, TV and replies, clothes,
shops Health, parts of the daily routine
body Making plans
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Media: computers, Future plans, jobs Family relationships
music, films What is important to Planning a visit
School subjects and you, environment
rulesHISTORY
In History students will learn about a wide range of historical topics, all of which are currently
studied in the U.K. as part of the British National Curriculum. Students will also be taught key skills
such as how to assess historical sources, write academic essays, conduct historical debates, prepare
and deliver group presentations and how to work effectively, both in teams and independently.
Lessons will encourage independent learning and students will develop competency in handling a
variety of source materials, including electronic materials.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Introduction to History. Castle The Black Death.
Chronology and time periods. development. Was it dangerous to
Sources and evidence. The English be a Medieval King?
Causation and analysis. Church. What were the Wars
Contenders for the throne. Monks and Nuns. of the Roses?
England in the 1060s. The Crusades. Was Henry VII a
The battles of 1066s. Queen Matilda. gangster?
Rebellions faced by William. Joan of Arc. Murder mystery: The
Bayeux Tapestry. Medieval food, Princes in the Tower.
Feudal System. fashion and health.
Domesday Book.
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Why did Henry VII win The Renaissance. The Plague.
the battle of European exploration The Great Fire of
Bosworth? and expansion. London.
Henry VIII; his children The Enlightenment. What about the
and his many wives! Stuart Monarchs. women?
Reformation. Gunpowder Plot. How did Britain build
Edward VI. Which witch is which? an empire?
Bloody Mary? Why do Americans Inventions of the time.
Elizabeth I. speak English? The ´Age of Faith´
Tudor life. versus the ´Age of
Crime and Enlightenment´.
punishment.
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Introduction to the UK What was the Slave The origins and
1750-1900. Trade? Triangular outbreak of the First
Why did the Trade. World War.
population explode? Slave sales and the The role of
Agricultural lives of slaves on propaganda and
Revolution. plantations. censorship in World
The birth of factories. Resistance to slavery. War One. How did factories Why was slavery Trench warfare.
create towns? abolished in the British Weapons of war.
Black Gold and a New Empire? Trench life.
Age of Iron. Art project on shoebox
The Transport trenches.
Revolution. Life on the home front
How did the Industrial in World War One.
Revolution change the
UK?COMPUTER SCIENCE
Pupils will complete topics that focus on both computer science and ICT. This is to give students
well rounded knowledge and skills in programming and using ICT. In year 9 pupils will begin to learn
the skills needed for the IGCSE Practical exam so they can make informed choice for choosing their
options.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
E-Safety and Python Programming Algorithms and
Pechakutcha and Data Spreadsheet Software
Presentation Format Representation
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Hardware and Python and Animation Spreadsheet Software
Processing and Future
Technologies
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Creating a webpage Editing web pages Database Skills
Using HTML Using CSSLENGUA CASTELLANA Y LITERATURA
Emphasis is placed on the following objectives:
i) Beginning an in-depth study of Spanish Grammar.
ii) Improving the students’ writing skills with special attention to accuracy in expression,
punctuation and spelling.
iii) Introducing students to the knowledge of Literature through the study of the different literary
genres and their particularities.
iv) Developing a taste for reading as a leisure activity which will contribute to improve the students’
knowledge of grammar, spelling, writing and literature.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Lengua: El grupo nominal, Lengua: El verbo y sus Lengua: el adverbio, los
los demostrativos, los características. enlaces, la oración: el
posesivos, los numerales e Literatura: El género sujeto
indefinidos dramático. y el predicado y
Literatura: los géneros Ortografia: La tilde El texto: tipos y
literarios (la narrativa) diacrítica en los características
Ortografía: Las monosílabos, la tilde en los Literatura: La lírica,
mayúsculas, interrogativos y los recursos literarios
principios de acentuación, exclamativos, uso de la B, análisis métrico,
la tilde en los diptongos y uso de la V y uso de la Y. clases de estrofas y
triptongos, la tilde en los Creación textual: clases de poemas.
hiatos El resumen y el esquema. Ortografía: Uso de la H,
Creación textual: la Vocabulario: Clases de uso de la J, uso de la X, la
biografía, el cuento. palabras según su coma y el punto y coma,
Vocabulario: los sufijos, formación, palabras los puntos suspensivos y
los prefijos, homonimia, simples, compuestas, otros signos ortográficos.
paronimia derivadas, siglas y Creación textual: diálogo y
abreviaturas, préstamos y contar noticias.
extranjerismos. Vocabulario: palabras
tabú y eufemismos,
sentido figurado
coloquialismos y
vulgarismos.
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Léxico: significado y sentido, Léxico: antónimos, Léxico: el diccionario, las
sentido literal y sentido hipónimos, hiperónimos, acepciones de las palabras,
figurado, palabras campos semánticos y los diccionarios digitales
polisémicas, sinónimos léxicos Ortografía: acentuación de
Ortografía: letras y sonidos, Ortografía: la letra g y la j, hiatos, el punto, la coma,
las mayúsculas, letras b y v acentuación, diptongos y los dos puntos, ortografía
Gramática: la comunicación y triptongos, e internet
sus elementos, la lengua y su Gramática: relativos, Gramática: conjugación
organización, formación de interrogativos, verbal, adverbios,palabras, el sustantivo, exclamativos, la preposiciones,
determinantes, el artículo, interjección, pronombres, conjunciones, los grupos
demostrativos, posesivos, adjetivo, verbo. sintácticos, la oración,
cuantificadores Literatura: la narrativa, el sujeto y predicado
Literatura: la literatura, los cuento, la leyenda, el mito, Literatura: la lírica, la
recursos estilísticos, los la novela. estrofa y el poema, el
temas literarios, los géneros Creación textual: cuentos, teatro, la literatura y el
literarios noticias, descripciones cine
Creación textual: corregir un Creación textual: escribir
texto, resumir y argumentar un texto teatral, escribir
oralmente correos electrónicos,
explicar cómo se busca en
internet
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Léxico: el léxico del Léxico: las palabras Léxico: la connotación,
castellano, préstamos compuestas, el las palabras en el
y extranjerismos, la significado de las diccionario, locuciones
palabra y sus palabras, las y frases hechas, siglas
constituyentes, las relaciones semánticas, y abreviaturas
palabras derivadas la creación de Ortografía: signos de
Ortografía: significados puntuación
acentuación de Ortografía: Gramática: el
diptongos, triptongos, homófonos con h y sin complemento
hiatos, monosílabos, la h, con b y con v, la ll y circunstancial y el
letra h la y, la letra x complemento de
Gramática: las Gramática: el régimen, clases de
unidades lingüísticas, sintagma adjetival, oraciones, análisis
clases de palabras, el adverbial y sintáctico de la oración
sintagma nominal y preposicional, sujeto y simple
verbal. predicado, el Literatura: la poesía, la
Literatura: temas y complemento directo prosa y el teatro
tópicos literarios, e indirecto, el atributo medieval
personajes literarios, y el complemento Creación textual:
géneros literarios, predicativo elaborar un cartel
elementos narrativos Literatura: elementos publicitario, solicitar
Creación textual: narrativos, el verso, información por
elaborar el esquema estrofas y poemas, correo electrónico
de un texto, escribir elementos teatrales
una biografía Creación textual:
redactar instrucciones,
describir un lugarMATHEMATICS
The curriculum framework explores six content areas: number, algebra, geometry, measure,
handling data and problem solving. The first five content areas are all underpinned by problem
solving, which provides a structure for the application of mathematical skills. Mental strategies are
also an important part of the number content. The curriculum focuses on principles, patterns,
systems, functions and relationships, so that learners apply their mathematical knowledge and
develop a holistic understanding of the subject.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Number & Calculation Number & Calculation Equations & Formulae
Four operations Multiples, factors, Substitution
Decimals & place value prime numbers Deriving formulae
(ordering) HCF & LCM Solving equations (up
Multiplying & dividing Square & square roots to 2-step)
by powers of 10 Multiplying & dividing
Rounding (nearest 10, by 2 digit numbers Geometry
100, 1000, whole Calculating angles
number, decimal Length, Mass & Capacity (complementary,
places) Conversion of metric straight line, at a
Negative numbers (4 units point, vertically
operations) Reading scales opposite, triangles,
Order of operations quadrilaterals, parallel
(BIDMAS/BODMAS) Representing Information lines)
Collecting data Coordinates
Expressions (frequency tables,
Constructing data collection sheets, Fractions & Decimals
expressions (inc. area questionnaires) Converting between
& perimeter of simple Averages & range (inc. fractions & decimals
shapes) mean from a Comparing fractions
Collecting like terms frequency table, not Decimals & the 4
Expanding brackets grouped) operations
Shapes & Construction Fractions
Types of angles Fraction of an amount
Estimating angles Equivalent fractions
Measuring angles Simplifying fractions
Drawing angles Improper fractions &
Classifying 2D shapes mixed numbers
Classifying 3D shapes Fractions & the 4
Constructing triangles operations
(protractor, pair of
compasses)
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Number & Calculation Area, Perimeter & Volume Time & Rates of Change Negative numbers (4 Units of measurement Time 24-hour clock
operations) Perimeter & area of Using a timetable
Squares & cubes simple shapes Plotting graphs, using
Multiples & factors (rectangles, triangles) a scale
(LCM, HCF) Compound shapes Real-life graphs
BIDMAS Nets & Surface Area of Travel graphs
Rounding simple shapes
Volume of a cuboid Geometry
Expressions & Functions Areas of Data & averages recap
Simplifying and parallelograms & Frequency diagrams &
expanding trapeziums pie charts
Functions Perimeter & area of a Line graphs
Constructing circle Stem & leaf diagrams
expressions
Sequences, Functions & Probability
Fractions, Decimals & Graphs Vocabulary
Percentages Sequences (including Experimental &
Fractions: Four nth term) theoretical probability
operations Functions (machines & Listing outcomes
Writing fractions as mapping diagrams)
decimals Linear graphs
Ordering fractions &
decimals Ratio & Proportion
Equivalent FDP Recap metric
FDP of quantities conversions
Percentage increase Simplifying ratios
and decrease Dividing a quantity in a
given ratio
Proportion
Geometry & Mathematical
Drawings
Recap of angles –
straight line, at a
point, triangle, parallel
lines
Measuring & drawing
angles
Constructing triangles
Bisecting angles &
lines
Symmetry including
rotational
Transformations
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Fractions & Algebra Equations & Inequalities Area, Perimeter & Volume
Constructing & solving
equations Fractions; simplifying, Inequalities Recap area, perimeter
converting, 4 Simultaneous & volume of basic
operations equations shapes
Indices Circles – area &
Rounding circumference
Simplifying expressions Geometry Arcs & sectors
Expanding & Pythagoras Volume of prisms &
factorising cylinders
Substitution Compound Measure Surface area of prisms
Changing the subject Speed, distance, time & cylinders
Mass, density, volume
Bearings & Angles Quadratics
Bearings Sequences, Functions & Expanding &
Angles recap; straight Graphs factorising double
line, triangle, Linear graphs, y=mx+c brackets
quadrilateral, parallel Real-life Solving quadratic
lines functions/graphs equations
Interior & exterior Inverse functions Graphs of quadratics
angles Sequences
Circle theorems Probability
Transformations Mutually exclusive
Measure Translation, reflection, events
Metric units of area & rotation, enlargement Relative frequency
volume Describing a
transformation
Ratio & Proportion
Simplifying &
comparing ratio
Dividing a quantity in a
given ratio
Direct proportionMUSIC
Pupils will have an opportunity to explore music through a variety of different means including
performing, listening and composition.
Listening- Pupils will analyse and study various genres.
Performing- Pupils will develop skills across a range of instruments with each piece requiring new
demands. Pupils will also perform in various settings including creating, improvising and playing as
an ensemble.
Composition- Pupils will begin creating music in year 7 and by year 9 and have the skills to create a
24 bar composition including melody and accompaniment on Sibelius.
Topic List Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Rhythm Dictation, rhythm Rhythm and melodic Theory book continued
cards. dictation. and listening concepts
Solfa language- Hand bells Rhythm cards. introduced (step, leap,
etc. Theory book grade 1 ascending, descending,
Theory book Grade 1. continued. repetition.
Pupils will be taken through Performing as a soloist.
a taster course on: Pupils showing an adequate Instrument Unit-
o Keyboard. level of music skills will be Strings, Woodwind,
o Voice. invited on the music trip to Brass and Percussion.
o Drum kit. Northern Ireland to take
o Bass Guitar. part in The Ballymena Call and response vocal
o Acoustic Guitar. Music Festival. warmups.
o Tuned percussion.
Music literacy with Class band
emphasis on: performance- Pop
o Rhythm Grids. Song.
o Music Notation (for each
instrument) Composition- Dance
o Note names. Project.
o Introduction to the
Orchestra.
o Christmas music and
involvement in Christmas
Concert.
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Loop Quizzes on note Pupils will continue to use “ Theory book continue and
names, values, time Dance Ejay” software to listening concepts
signatures, repeat signs.) create their own dance introduced (step, leap,
Countdown Conundrums tune and their focus will be ascending, descending,
Rhythm Dictation, rhythm drawn to style, structure, repetition. (Sequence,
cards, creating rhythms effective melody writing imitation, major, minor,
and overall mood and unison, harmony, soprano,within a set time signature character of the piece. alto, tenor, bass, strings,
(2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8.) Listening examples will be woodwind, brass and
Solfa language- Hand bells used to help demonstrate percussion.
and sight singing. successful writing. Solo and ensemble
Theory book Grade 1. Listening KS3 Book 1. performance class.
Keyboard. Christmas music. Class band performance-
Voice. Pupils showing an adequate Pop Song.
Drum kit. level of music skills will be
Bass Guitar. invited on the music trip to
Acoustic Guitar. Northern Ireland to take
Tuned percussion. part in The Ballymena
Rhythm Grids. Music Festival.
Music Notation (for each
instrument.)
Note names and values.
Vocal Unit (harmony,
unison, styles, voice types.)
Christmas music and
involvement in Christmas
Concert.
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Listening Log, discussing Music- historical and Listening concepts explored
and identifying various cultural context. further focusing on a range
features within the music Rhythm and harmony of composers and musical
(timbre, style, key, time grids. genres.
signature.) Music Notation (for each Practical - Pupils will be
Improvising using various instrument.) able to prepare a piece to a
scales ie Blues scale in C. Note names and values high standard and take part
Solfa language- Hand bells Program Music. in a class performance,
and sight reading. Instrumental music and pupils will learn to discuss
Theory book Grade 2. eras. areas of strength and areas
Christmas music and Listening KS3 Book 2. for improvement.
involvement in Christmas Christmas music.
Concert. Pupils showing an
adequate level of music
skills will be invited to take
part in The Ballymena
Music Festival.PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Sport is a major cultural influence through participation, officiating and spectating. Like any other
interest areas, Physical Education provides the opportunity for some pupil to excel whilst some
others may not. Not everyone needs sport, however everyone needs a good understanding of
fitness, health and exercise, whilst having the opportunity to discover hobbies and past times which
can be essential for later life. Through a “Sport for All” philosophy, we aim to satisfy the needs of
all students and provide the developmental stage and challenge for those who require it. Students
are provided with the skills, knowledge and desire to exercise regularly so that they can reap the
benefits of an active lifestyle. Assessment is based on practical performance and improvement in
both effort and achievement.
Students will not only learn the obvious sporting skills such as; Skill Acquisition,
Management/Coaching, Teamwork, Anatomy and Physiology, Mentality and Health. But they will
also learn about; Discipline, Hygiene, Safety, Independence, Punctuality, Succeeding, Failing,
Learning from mistakes, Listening to feedback, Officiating and Obeying rules.
KS3 PE Topic List
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
FITNESS ATHLETICS TENNIS
HANDBALL BADMINTON
TABLE TENNIS
KS3 GAMES Topic List (Options)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
FOOTBALL ATHLETICS HOCKEY
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDERS
BASKETBALL
NETBALLSCIENCE
In Science students develop a range of skills, whilst building on their understanding and knowledge
of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences. Lessons are varied and include practical
investigations, discussions, presentations, DVDs, activity sheets and ICT work. As much as possible
the content of the specification is taught within a familiar context to facilitate understanding and
to gain an appreciation of the importance of scientific theories and practice in everyday life.
Topic List – Y7
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Investigation skills Reproduction Environment &
Safety & equipment Particle theory variation
Cells Solar system Solutions
Chemical reactions Forces
Energy & electricity
Topic List – Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Investigation skills The Rock cycle Magnetism
Atoms, elements & Light Sound and Hearing
compounds Microbes Respiration
Food & digestion Ecological
Heating and cooling relationships
Topic List – Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Inheritance and Speed and Patterns of reactivity
Selection acceleration Pressure & moments
Metals and metal Gravity & space Plants &
compounds Fit & healthy photosynthesis
Energy and Electricity Chemistry & the
environmentCIENCIAS SOCIALES/ SPANISH HUMANITIES
La enseñanza de la materia de Ciencias Sociales, Geografía e Historia en KS3, tiene como objetivo
que los estudiantes adquieran los conocimientos, destrezas y actitudes necesarios para comprender
la realidad del mundo en que viven, tanto en los aspectos físicos como en los sociales y culturales,
las experiencias colectivas pasadas y presentes, así como el espacio en que se desarrolla la vida en
sociedad; y, así mismo, que sean conocedores de los rasgos que conforman la identidad histórica y
cultural propia desde el ámbito de la experiencia personal hasta el global. Para Y8, el objetivo es
proporcionar conocimientos y métodos para interpretar el medio físico en el que se desarrollan las
sociedades. Para Y9, se estudiará la Historia de la evolución del ser humano desde sus orígenes,
hasta finales de la Edad Media.
El aprendizaje se realizará a través de investigaciones, presentaciones, discusiones, fichas de
actividades, utilizando diversas herramientas TICs, como con salidas complementarias.
Topic List Y8
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Ud1.La tierra y su Ud3. Los medios naturales. Ud6. Ecosistemas canarios.
representación. Ud4. El continente Ud7. La organización del
Ud2. El relieve del planeta. europeo. estado español
Ud5. El medio natural en Ud7. La población en el
españa. planeta.
Topic List Y9
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Ud1. La historia y sus Ud4. Vivilización griega. Ud7. La edad media.
etapas. Ud5. Canarias en la historia. Ud8. El feudalismo.
Ud2. La prehistoria. Ud6. Civilización romana. Ud9. El islam y al – andalus.
Ud3. Primeras civilizaciones
urbanas.SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Teaching techniques and strategies in this subject will depend on the students’ prior knowledge of
Spanish which means teaching will be tailored to student’s needs and will always be leveled
according to the Common European framework of Reference for Languages. These will be providing
our students with the linguistic structures and knowledge they need to live in a Spanish-speaking
country and to sit the Spanish as a Foreign (or First) Language external examinations as the
Department may consider appropriate, based on their performance throughout their academic
years as they move from A1 (starters) to B1 (A2 Spanish).
Topic List Starters- Low A1
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
En clase En casa El cole
¿Quién eres? Tiempo libre En la oficina de
Mi familia Tapas y bebidas turismo
En el pueblo La rutina diaria La ropa
La paga
Topic List Low A1-A1
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
De vacaciones Intercambio Los medios de
Me duele la cabeza El instituto comunicación
¿Adónde fuiste? De compras ¡De fiesta!
¡Que aproveche! En tren, autobús y En casa
metro El medio ambiente
Topic List A1-Low A2
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Me presento En ruta De compras
En el cole ¿Qué te ha pasado? De juerga
De vacaciones En casa y en el trabajo
Topic List A2
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Mi vida Las fiestas Mis estudios y mi
Nuestro entorno Cine y televisión trabajo
Una vida sana y activa Mis vacaciones Mi futuro
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