CURRICULUM BOOKLET YEAR 8 KEY STAGE 3

CURRICULUM BOOKLET YEAR 8 KEY STAGE 3 1

INTRODUCTION This booklet has been introduced to provide you with information about your child s learning at The Winchester School during the academic year 2016-2017. It provides information such as each Subject studied, resources and websites. etc. At Winchester School we believe that students should be given a broad and balanced curriculum which equips them for life beyond the school gates in the Twenty First Century. The aims of education are to enhance student's knowledge, skills, creativity, experience, imagination and foster innovation and entrepreneurship skills, while instilling values of global citizenship! Best wishes for a year filled with fun, excitement and challenges. We stand true to our motto- Every Child Matters. 2

CONTENT English Science Maths Arabic Islamic Studies PSHCEE French Humanities Art PE Enrichment Programme ICT Useful Wesbites Reading Resources 3

English Term 1 HOLES (CHARACTER ANALYSIS) HOLES (NEWSPAPER REPORT) HOLES (AUTOBIOGRAPHY) INTERNATIONAL APPROACH PRESENTATION- LISTENING & SPEAKING Term 2 MACBETH CHARACTER ANALYSIS THEME ANALYSIS ANALYSING SHAKESPEAREAN USE OF LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL APPROACH Term 3 ARTICLE WRITING POETRY WRITING JOURNAL LOG 4

Term 1 Science Chemistry The Periodic Table the varying physical and chemical properties of different elements the principles underpinning the Mendeleev Periodic Table the Periodic Table: periods and groups; metals and non-metals how patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Table the properties of metals and non-metals the chemical properties of metal and non-metal oxides with respect to acidity. Biology Nutrition and digestion content of a healthy human diet: carbohydrates, lipids (fats and oils), proteins, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and water, and why each is needed calculations of energy requirements in a healthy daily diet the consequences of imbalances in the diet, including obesity, starvation and deficiency diseases the tissues and organs of the human digestive system, including adaptations to function and how the digestive system digests food (enzymes simply as biological catalysts) the importance of bacteria in the human digestive system 5

Physics Forces forces as pushes or pulls, arising from the interaction between two objects using force arrows in diagrams, adding forces in one dimension, balanced and unbalanced forces moment as the turning effect of a force forces: associated with deforming objects; stretching and squashing springs; with rubbing and friction between surfaces, with pushing things out of the way; resistance to motion of air and water forces measured in newtons, measurements of stretch or compression as force is changed force-extension linear relation; Hooke s Law as a special case Opposing forces and equilibrium: weight held by stretched spring or supported on a compressed surface. Forces being needed to cause objects to stop or start moving or to change their speed or direction of motion (qualitative) Change depending on direction of force and its size. Biology 6 Term 2 Cellular Respiration aerobic and anaerobic respiration in living organisms, including the breakdown of organic molecules to enable all the other chemical processes necessary for life a word summary for aerobic respiration

the process of anaerobic respiration in humans and microorganisms, including fermentation, and a word summary for anaerobic respiration the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of the reactants, the products formed and the implications for the organism. Photosynthesis the reactants in, and products of, photosynthesis, and a word summary for photosynthesis the dependence of almost all life on Earth on the ability of photosynthetic organisms, such as plants and algae, to use sunlight in photosynthesis to build organic molecules that are an essential energy store and to maintain levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The adaptations of leaves and roots for photosynthesis. Structure of leaf and the role of stomata in gas exchange in plants. Limiting factors of photosynthesis Chemistry Chemical reactions chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms representing chemical reactions using formulae and using equations combustion, thermal decomposition, oxidation and displacement reactions defining acids and alkalis in terms of neutralisation reactions the ph scale for measuring acidity/alkalinity; and indicators reactions of acids with metals to produce a salt plus hydrogen reactions of acids with alkalis to produce a salt plus water chemical properties of metals and non-metal oxides with respect to acidity. 7

Physics SIMPLE MACHINES (lever) to use and identify different types of levers and simple machines to explain the work done as the product of force and distance Describe the moment of a force as a measure of its turning effect and give everyday example. To understand that increasing distance or force would increase the moment calculate the moment using the formula. MAGNETISIM Magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion Magnetic fields by plotting with compass representation by field lines. Electromagnets Earths magnetism, compass and navigation. Term 3 Biology Asexual reproduction in plants through stem, leaves and root. Method for Asexual reproduction, cutting, grafting and tissue culture. Advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction. 8

Physics Heating and thermal equilibrium To study the temperature difference between two objects leading to energy transfer from the hotter to the cooler one through contact or radiation. To explain how heat transfers tend to reduce the temperature difference To study and explain the use of insulators To study comparing starting with the final conditions of a system and describing increases and decreases in the amounts of energy associated with movements, temperature, changes in position, elastic distortion and chemical composition. To study the internal energy stored in materials To study the physical process and mechanism to explain the energy change. Chemistry Earth and atmosphere the composition of the Earth the structure of the Earth the rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Earth as a source of limited resources and the efficacy of recycling the carbon cycle the composition of the atmosphere the production of carbon dioxide by human activity and the impact on climate. 9

MATHEMATICS The aim of the Mathematics course in KS3 is to enable students to develop lively, enquiring minds, to elicit an appreciation of Mathematics and to allow them to think logically and rationally. KS3 Mathematics is a two year course which enables pupils to develop the necessary skills and understanding that will give them a solid foundation for the more rigorous demands of KS4. In Years 7 to 8, students follow the National Curriculum of England. In Year 9 pupils start the IGCSE course. Course Content The following four strands will be assessed in equal proportion. Numbers Algebra Geometry and Measures Probability and Statistics In Year 7 & 8, Maths leads directly into the IGCSE course followed at KS4. The KS3 course uses material from a variety of sources; however, students in years 7 and 8 will follow the Essential Mathematics books and Students in year 9 use Cambridge IGCSE Maths Student Book published by Collins. 10

Year 8 Overview TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 Area, perimeter and Planning and collecting Integers, powers and roots Volume data Expressions Formulae Ratio and proportion Shapes and geometric reasoning 1 Position and movement Time and Rate of Change Fractions Decimals Processing, interpreting and discussing data Length, mass and capacity Sequences Probability Functions and Graphs Fractions, decimals and percentages Equations Shapes and geometric reasoning 2 11

Arabic Arabic Arabs: (القراءة والنصوص) زايد رحمه الله والاتحاد في القلب يا راشد ا حب ا بي وا مي رعاية الوالدين والا حسان ا ليهما عجاي ب وغراي ب. العمل في تعاليم المصطفى رحمة المصطفى العمل في تعاليم المصطفى. (النحو والنصوص) المجرد والمزيد في الا فعال الميزان الصرفي التشبيه المجمل والمفصل ا نواع الخبر المضاف والمضاف ا ليه التشبيه المرسل والتشيه المو كد الممنوع من الصرف التشبيه البليغ. (القراءة والنصوص) الخليج العربي في القصة الجزر العربية. ا حمد بن ماجد الضمير والشرف تقنيات السرد المكنية (النحو والنصوص) الكشف في المعجم الوسيط الفاعل الاستعارة التصريحية اسم المفعول الحال الجملة الاستعارة اسم Arabic Non Arabs: Everyday Activities -House types in Arab and other countries -Home life and Family interest -I am responsible My Future Jobs -How to find a job -My CV -Language and communication in the work place Environment and Society -A Volunteer Work -Keep the environment and the beach clean -Donations 12

Islamic Studies Islamic Arabs: سورة ق (22-1) طلب العلم فريضة العلم والعمل المجاهرون بالمعصية ا حكام الراء الا خلاص في العبادة العمرة صلاة الاستخارة اثر اللغة العربية في اللغات الا خرى لا تكن ا معة الا يمان بالقضاء والقدر الكسب الطيب السنن الاجتماعية في القرا ن الكريم الرسوا ابا وجدا ا بو ذر الغفاري الشفاء بنت عبد الله رضي الله عنها تكريم الا نسان سورة ق (45-23 ( Islamic Non Arabs: The second pillars of Iman Jibreel the Holy Spirit Surat ul- Jinn (1-28). The Greatest king (prophet Suleyman) Bilqees (the Queen of faith) Luqman-Ul-Hakim Imparts his wisdom. Ja far and the king of Abyssinia- Kaled ibn-ul-walled Embraces of Islam- A threat from the north (The battle of Mu tah) suratus-saff (10-40) Salat-ul-juma a Eid Prayers Tajweed :Non Sukoon (1-2) 13

PSHCEE Study Skills Healthy Living The Environment Financial Management Animal Rights European Awareness Active Citizenship Coping with Loss and Change 14

French TERM 1 1.elle joue au foot, il joue du piano``- to revise the vocabulary related to sports and music ; to use prepositions à and de with different verbs; to conjugate verbs in the present tense 2-`` Ma journée to talk about your daily routine ; to conjugate reflexive verbs in the present tense; to review saying the time 3-``À la maison`` to name different household chores ; to conjugate a range of regular and irregular verbs in the present tens 4-`` J`ai donné un coup de main`` 15 to say what you have/haven`t done to help at home ; to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the past perfect tense using auxiliary verbs AVOIR and ETRE; to adapt a text TERM 2 1-``Voyages et vacances`` to learn vocabulary related to travel and holidays 2-``À l`étranger`` to name countries and cities and to say which countries you`d like to go to; to use prepositions with geographical names; to form and use the conditional mood 3-``À pied ou en voiture`` to name means of transport; to use prepositions à and en with means of transport; to give opinions about different means of transport

4-``Vacances de rêve`` to say where you went on holiday; to use the past perfect tense to describe a past trip or holidays 5-``C`était vraiment sympa!`` to give opinions about past holidays using a range of adjectives, to conjugate verbs in the past imperfect tense; to write a text on a familiar topic using a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures TERM 3 1-``une visite en France`` to learn the vocabulary related to town, directions, trip to France 2-``Qu`est-ce qu`il y a ici?`` to talk about what`s available in a town ; to prepare a publicity brochure ; to develop conversational skills asking and answering questions 3-``C`est où, la plage?`` town to understand and to give directions in a 4-``Visite à Paris `` to describe and to plan your visit in Paris; to understand information on tourists attractions; to use future tenses, to compare near future with the simple future tense 5-``C`était vraiment super!``to speak about your visit to France ; to compare different regions in France; to use present and past tenses to describe holidays. 16

Humanities History -Term 1 1. Dead and Gone 2. So famous a City 3. Chopping and Changing Term 2 1. Queen and Country 2. A thing most horrible Term 3 1. The maddest world we ever saw 2. The Slavery in America Year 8 Geography Term 1 1. Coast 2. Weather and Climate Term 2 1. Crime 2. Ecosystem Term 3 1. Where should we get our Energy 17

UAE social studies Topics 1. The history UAE civilization-sites of civilization map activity 2. Role of UAE Army, police, Navy, Air force in National securitylink to events in Yemen 3. The role of early Federation founders 4. UAE constitution Role of the legislative, Executive and judicial authorities-role of federal authorities-a member of Police Force to address assembly organised by KS 3. 5. Research and Presentation on roles of Supreme council, president and deputy, cabinet and Federal national Council- FNC. Biographies of: Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Saqr al Qasimi, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi-Research, presentations and Ruler of Sharjah-report writing activity. 18

TERM 1 ICT APPLICATIONS ICT Communication Applications Data Handling Applications Measurement Applications Control Applications PROJECT o To make a Sway presentation/office mix on below given topics: Components of a computer system o Spreadsheet Modelling o Project should involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data. o Create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital information and content with attention to design, intellectual property and audience. PYTHON use Python programming language, it is used to solve a variety of computational problems; use data structures such as tables or arrays; use procedures to write modular programs; for each procedure, be able to explain how it works and how to test it Programming/Python To explore and use basic Python syntax. Conditional flow control and Selection-To explore how to use selection to create a simple calculator. 19

Loops-To explore how to create a loop in Python and use a Boolean variable to define when to stop. Functions-To explore functions, to use and call functions in a program. Lists & Dictionaries-To store and look up values from a list. Classes and Objects-To recognize how a class can be used to create custom objects. TERM 2 SENSORS To identify uses of different sensors as well as the advantages/disadvantages of them. PROJECT o To make a Sway presentation/office mix on Effects of ICT DATA ANALYSIS Intermediate Level TERM 3 DATA MANIPULATION To Create a relational databases. BOOLEAN LOGIC To explore simple Boolean logic (such as AND, OR and NOT) and its use in determining which parts of a program are executed; use Boolean logic and wild-cards in search or database queries; appreciate how search engine results are selected and ranked 20

SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1 Analysis 2 Design 3 Development and testing 4 implementation 5 documentation 6 evaluation 21

ART Art and Design Students shall be taught to develop their creativity and ideas, and increase proficiency in their execution. They should develop a critical understanding of artists and designers, expressing reasoned judgments that can inform their own work. Student`s will be taught: to use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas to use a range of techniques and media, including painting to increase their understanding in the handling of different materials and surfaces. to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work about the history of art, craft, design and styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day. Artist visual representations and independent thinking through cultural identity Developing thinking Learners to develop their thinking across different context and visual presentations through the processes of planning, developing and reflecting. In art and design, learners explore and experiment with a range of information and resources to 22

plan, develop and reflect on their creative activities. They shall challenge assumptions, look at things in a new way and promote receptiveness to new ideas. They shall develop the ability to recognize similarities or differences and make unlikely connections, build on ideas to make better ideas, and take advantage of the unexpected. 23

Physical Education Þ Þ Þ Þ Þ Þ Þ Þ TERM 1 Þ BASKET BALL Þ VOLLEYBALL Þ ATHLETICS TERM 2 Þ SOCCER Þ BADMINTON 26

TERM-3 Þ ROUNDERS Þ CRICKET Suggested Website Þ Þ Þ Þ 27

Useful Websites Literacy www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/ad_menu_flash www.english-online.org.uk www.readingmatters.co.uk www.spinebreakers.co.uk www.cool-reads.co.uk www.teenreads.com www.writebuzzschools.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/teach/ www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/secondary http://www.parentcentre.gov.uk http://www.dfes.gov.uk/popularquestions/ http://www.learn.co.uk Maths www.myimaths.co.uk http://www.happychild.org.uk/wks/math/ http://mrmaths.org/index.shtml 29

http://www.emaths.co.uk/ http://nrich.maths.org/public/ www.mathsisfun.com www.kangroomaths.com www.maths.net www.subtangent.com www.ngfl.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/skillwise/maths www.kutasoftware.com www.math-aids.com SCIENCE http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/ http://www.scibermonkey.org/level.asp?page=ks3 http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/keystage3.aspx?id=80 https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/interactive_ks3_science http://www.docbrown.info/ks3science.htm http://www.dontstoplearning.com/ks3science/contents.htm 30

Reading Booklist Island of Blue Dolphins Noughts and Crosses Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Frankenstein s Aunt The Railway Children The Family from One End Street The Alchemist Wuthering Heights Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Empire of the Sun The Hobbit Scott O Dell Malorie Blackman Mark Haddon Allan Rube Pettersson E. Nesbitt Eve Garnett Paolo Coelho Emily Bronte Roddy Doyle J. G. Ballard J.R. R. Tolkien 31