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Varndean School

Year 8Curriculum

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Index

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Art & Design 3

Dance 4

Design & Technology 5

Drama 8

English 9

French 11

Geography 13

History 14

ICT 15

Mathematics 16

Music 17

Physical Education 18

Religious Studies 19

Science 20

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ART & DESIGN

Key topics Key skills developed

Autumn term: Shared View Possible range of Art skills explored: ObservationalDrawing, Painting (mixed media), Sculpture,Printmaking, Digital Applications.

Exploring visual elements:

Pattern repeats, colour, symmetry, structure

Spring term: Objects and Viewpoints Possible range of Art skills explored: ObservationalDrawing, Painting (mixed media), Sculpture,Printmaking, Digital Applications.


Observational drawing, proportion, scale, tone, shape,form, positive & negative space, viewfinders.

Summer term: Animating Art Possible range of Art skills explored: ObservationalDrawing, Painting (mixed media), Sculpture,

Printmaking, Digital Applications.


Colour, 3D perspective, scale, movement, viewpoints.

Homework could take the form of:

Autumn term - Project style homework based on theme of: Shared View.

Spring term - Project style homework based on theme of: Objects and Viewpoints.

Summer term - Project style homework based on theme of: Animating Art.

Suggestions for additional independent study - Visit local museums and galleries. Draw from observation orimagination.

Autumn term Explore variety of alternative cultures from other countries.

Summer term Look more in-depth at comic book art. Make your own comic book/cartoon.

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DANCE


Autumn term:Using Masks in choreography How to use tableau with transitions

Developing knowledge and implementation of dynamicsin choreography

Formations

Performance and appreciation

Spring term:Developing props in dance Hats Developing dance technique in the style of smooth

criminal Michael Jackson

Learning how to use music effectively in dancechoreography

Further development of formation and dynamics

Using accumulation

Developing relationships in form of canon, unison soloduet and trio work

Performance and appreciation

Summer term:Bollywood using a different technique of dance tocreate movement

Car man by Matthew Bourne

Developing style musicality and expression on dance

Learning about motif developmentFurther development of formations and dynamics

Students to learn to take principal roles in theperformance

Using a professional dance work to inspirechoreography developing a narrative structurethrough danceLooking at gesture and physical theatre

Suggestions for additional independent study -

Autumn term Research commedia del arteParticipation in contemporary dance club/company

Spring term Research of Michael Jackson style and techniqueStreet dance classes/clubs through extra curricular dance

Summer term Research style of BollywoodResearch Matthew Bournes professional dance Carman

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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY -Designing for a Client Students are rotated around the six technology modules

over the course of the year (not necessarily in this order).


Autumn term:FastFood blastDesign a range of fast food products which use qualityingredients and provide enough nutrition for anathlete to complete an Ironman race.

Plastic FantasticDesign and make an acrylic formed mobile phone oripod holder.

Students consider that fast food need not beunhealthy or uncreative. They are encouraged toexplore and understand basic scientific principles ofcooking during practical lessons.

Students investigate means of increasing andidentifying key nutrients required in the diet forextreme endurance events, like the Hawaii Ironmanrace.

This project is aimed at developing knowledge ofplastics and how to accurately and effectively workwith them.

Students will research and develop their knowledge ofphone and i-pod holders already on the market. Theywill also learn about the main types of plastic, andhow they vary from one another.

After learning to draw in isometric, students producedesign ideas to meet a detailed specification. One will

be developed, and used to cover a variety ofprocesses to produce a quality finished product.Students will be assessed on their understanding anduse, of materials and equipment, and on quality offinishing.

Spring term:Zip it UpDesign and make a pop art inspired pencil case.

Battle of the BandsForm your own band, design and make your own bandidentity and CD case

During this Textiles project students will beintroduced to appliqu which will be incorporated intothe theme of Pop Art. Students will produce a pop artinspired pencil case, from initially choosing a clientgroup through to the finished product, using a varietyof production techniques in the process.

Within this project students will create material thatwill promote a band of their own choice. Students willbe able to choose their own band, including name,genre and imagery. They will then learn manytechniques used in graphics including the use of fonts,layering, and using textures. The products they willproduce will be advertising for the band, imageryincluding logos, a CD case and a CD insert. They willuse the following software to complete all of these

tasks and learn techniques for each differentsoftware, paint.net, 2D design and Publisher as well asusing some online resources.

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(Design & Technology continued)

Summer term:Get SmartDesign and make a battery tester using smartmaterials.

Just in timeDesign and make a unique clock out of aluminium

Students will learn how smart materials can have aneffect on how we develop different products. Theywill explore how previous products have been made in

the past as well as similar products to the one theywill be making. Students will explore and experimentwith different ideas, materials and technologies. Theywill learn how to make use of analysis they carry outand how to develop their own ideas by using andunderstanding of others designing. They will alsohave to plan and organise their own activities tocomplete their own tasks to become effectivelearners.

Students learn about a variety of metals, theirproperties and characteristics. How to successfully

identify them and cut and shape them safely.Students look at what ferrous and non-ferrous is andhow it changes the properties? What a pure metaland alloy is and how are they identified. How ismetal finished treated and joined.


Autumn term - Fast Food blast - Investigating two popular fast food chains on the high street and comparethem using a variety of criteria. Work can be presented using PC programs or just by handusing collages and drawings etc. - anything goes.

Plastic Fantastic - Producing a presentation: Research a variety of mobile or i-pod storageunits, considering units made from different materials, shapes, sizes etc. Requirements:images, annotation, colour, good quality presentation. Hard copies for assessment.

Spring term - Zip it Up - Researching and writing about:The origins of Pop ArtRichard Hamiltons PaintingAmerican Pop Art / Name the artists involved such as Andy WarholRoy Lichtenstein and his work. Describe it and include picturesThe differences and similarities between British and American Pop ArtHow do you think it differs with the contemporary art of today?Tracy Emin?

useful websites:www.absolutearts.com www.arthistoryarchive.com www.popartpictures

Battle of the Bands - Researching existing CD designs and analysing their findings, findingtextures that could be used on their own CDs and taking photographs of their own to beincluded in their projects.

Summer term - Get Smart - Investigating ways batteries can harm the environment if not disposed ofproperly. Creating a list of ways batteries can harm the environment and explain each point.Choose an alternative eco-friendly source of energy and explain why this could be better forthe environment than buying batteries, using them and throwing them away.

Just in time - Research into different materials and their propertiesThe process of riveting and joining metalPlanning of the making process including timings and equipment

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(Design & Technology continued)


Autumn term FastFood blast - Research the menu of famous fast food chains.Look into healthier options for snack foods, what is healthy and what just looks healthy?

Research famous athletes and their training programmes, what do they eat?

Plastic Fantastic - Research different types of plastics and how they are manufactured.The raw materials that plastic is made from. What alternatives are available?

Spring term Zip it Up - How felt is madeDifferent surface decoration techniques i.e.Appliqu.Tie die.Batik.Embroidery.Stencil printing.

Battle of the Bands - Nets and packaging.Practicing with computer graphics packages, such as paint.netTypography

Summer term Get smart - Investigate other smart materials and their uses.Research other products which use thermo chromic properties.

Just in time - Industrial metalworking processes:CastingSmeltingBraisingWelding

Unique ways to represent numbers on a clock face

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DRAMA


1. Mask, Move, Mime2. Quest3. Ageism4. A case for Murder5. Godot6. Teen issues7. More mask

Group workVoice and movement

Techniques, form and structureEvaluation

Still imageHot-seating Mime FacialexpressionBody language Narrating

Mask Thought-trackScript work Staging

Cross cutting Marking the moment

PLTS

Creative Thinking

Time management

Independent learning

Team work

Reflective learners

Homework could take the form of: Research drama texts, script writing, line learning

Suggestions for additional independent study - Theatre visits, various educational websites eg Bitesize, allaspects of school productions.

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ENGLISH


Autumn term:Prose Study: Stone Cold or Boy in the StripedPyjamas

Non-fiction: Snodgrass

Or Journeys

Creative writing exploring characterisation, plot andwriters craft.A range of activities intended to encourage activereading and develop reading skills.Reading for meaning.Infer and deducing.Selecting evidence and using quotes.

Identifying and using the conventions of various non-fiction styles of writing: formal letter writing, speechwriting, newspaper articles and speeches.Identifying and using subordinate clauses, complexsentences.

Identifying and using subordinate clauses, complexsentences, commas, apostrophes, semi-colons andconnectives.Understand and use topic and supporting sentences inparagraphsUsing varied and ambitious vocabulary

Spring term:Poetry

Shakespeare: Hamlet

Identification and use of the following techniques:simile, metaphor, personification, rhyming schemesand onomatopoeia.Creative writing using varied vocabulary and the sensesto add vivid descriptions.

Identifying and using the conventions of various non-fiction styles of writing: formal letter writing, reportwriting.Revise and consolidate use of apostrophes and rootwords.

Summer term:Drama: The Play of Room 13 Reading for meaning.

Infer and deducing.Selecting evidence and using quotes.Responding in detail to questions about a text.Understanding character, plot and themes.

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(English continued)


Autumn term - Research into the social and historical context of the novel.Creative writing in role as characters from the novel.

Research into 1960s civil rights movement and Protest songs.Redrafting different writing styles.Creating non-fiction leaflets and poetry.

Write a formal letter of compliant.Write about your dream holiday destination using varied vocabulary

Spring term - Creating poems using the poetic techniques they have studied in the lesson.

Research into the social and historical context of the play.Research the word origins of selected glossary words from the play.Redrafting written reports using the correct conventions.

Summer term - Research leaflet on Dracula.Research into the social and historical context of the play.


Autumn term Read other novels by the same author, or covering the same genre and themes.

Read a variety of persuasive speeches from Winston Churchill to Barrack Obama.Read a variety of non-fiction texts e.g. autobiography and tourist leaflets.

Read any travel writing articles e.g. Bill Bryson.Read newspaper articles and identify subordinate clauses and connectives.

Spring term Reading a variety of poetry, including pre-1914 poetry.

Watch the film versions of the play.Reading other Shakespeare plays or poetry.

Summer term Read Dracula and other gothic genre novels.

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FRENCH


Autumn term: Describing the neighbourhood. Meeting people and knowing what to say. Means of transport. Asking for and giving directions. Describing people (physical appearance). Past weekend activities. Achievements of famous people. The role of the French Resistance during the

Second World War.

Using a bilingual dictionary. Formal and informal language.Workbook:

Keeping a record of new language. Speaking strategies. Conversation tips. Improving what you say.Workbook: Reading strategies. Coping with high numbers in listening activities.Copymaster:

Word order and sentence building.Spring term:

Describing a day out. Finding out about a visit to a French theme park. Countries and cities. Describing past holidays. Opinions of clothes (including colours and styles). Talking about favourite looks. Shopping for clothes. Childhood crazes.

Words that have different meanings in differentcontexts.

Reading strategies.Workbook:

Looking up verb forms in a dictionary. Mnemonics.Copymaster:

Cognates, near-cognates. Ways to remember new words. Learning the gender of new nouns. Using clues to work out the gender of nouns.Workbook:

Note-taking when listening. Adapting a text.

Summer term:Sport and a healthy lifestyle

Body and sports. Talking about sports and how often/when you do

them. Daily routine and healthy lifestyle. Profile of a French sporting champion. Ailments and injuries. Talking about leisure activities. Pocket money and spending habits. Friendship and relationships.

Organising an event.

Asking questionsWorkbook:

Why word-for-word translations dont always work. Where to find help with learning French,

e.g. peer support, reference materials. Sentence building. Improving written work.Workbook:

Improving spoken work. Using knowledge of grammar to help understand

texts.

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(French continued)

Homework could take the form of: Worksheets from www.linguascope.com

Autumn term - En solo Clic homework booklet Unit 1 and 2.

Spring term - En solo Clic homework booklet Unit 3 and 4.

Summer term - En solo Clic homework booklet Unit 5 and 6

Suggestions for additional independent study - Revise vocabulary on topics studied in class on www.linguascope.com

Username: VarndeanPassword: MFL

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GEOGRAPHY


Autumn term:1. Environmental Damage2. Population, Migration, Refugees

Spring term:3. Ecosystems: Rainforests4. H2O

Learning from a range of resources (including internet,video, DVD, smart board, worksheets, text books,teacher delivery). Students will be teacher assessedas well as practising skills of peer and self assessment.Students will also take part in critical skills, enquirybased investigation and online research. They will workindividually, in pairs and part of a group.

Summer term:5. Tourism

In addition to the above, there will also be anopportunity to conduct off site fieldwork.


Autumn term - Environmental Damage: Household waste and recycling An investigation into how much isrecycled at home by students. They must tally the different things that they recycle and findout what happens to it.

Spring term - Rainforests Project:

Task 1: Where are rainforests found? Map and explanation.Task 2: Why are they so special?Identification and explanation of chosen animals.Identification and explanation groups of people who live in the Rainforests.

Task 3: What damage is being done?Effects and implications of deforestation.

Suggestions for additional independent study - The school library stocks a wealth of books on all topics westudy.

Autumn term Recycling information:http://www.recyclenow.com/

http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/

BBC refugee:http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/world/2001/road_to_refuge/

Spring term Amazon- Bruce Parry:http://www.bbc.co.uk/amazon/Human Planet:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00llpvp

Summer term Tourism:http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/ks3geography/swf/tourism/intro.shtml

http://www.visitbrighton.com/

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HISTORY


Module 1The Making of the United KingdomBritish History 1500-1750ReformationBloody MarySpanish Armada

Module 2Slavery & Black Americans fight for freedom andequality.Key questions.What was the experience of slaves taken from Africato the USA?Why did Slavery end?Did abolition mean equality for black Americans?

Module 3 Britain 1750-1900Key questions.How and why did Britain change 1750-1900?Was it dangerous living in Victorian towns 1750-1900?Why did Jack the Ripper promote social change inVictorian London?

Throughout the year, students will develop key skillsas a Historian. This year we are piloting a newinitiative called What makes a good Historian andwe will be asking students to assess their progressagainst the following criteria.

Historians always explain their ideas fully.

Historians always organise their ideas well and reach aconclusion to sum up their ideas.

Historians start with an open mind, they are good atpersuading people of their point of view by backing uptheir ideas with evidence.

Historians find evidence to answer the questions theywant answered, they select the evidence that is mosthelpful.

Historians use the full range of evidence includingphotos, artefacts and peoples memories.

Historians are good at working out who can be trustedand can explain why some evidence is biased.

Historians are accurate they use key words, dates anddetails to help describe what life was like in the past.


Module 1 - Newspaper report on the Spanish Armada. Teachers may set smaller pieces of researchhomework for each topic.

Module 2 - Project on Malcolm X and Martin Luther King

Module 3 - Project on the History of Brighton 1750-1900.

Suggestions for additional independent study - Students can access a range of clips at our two youtubechannels.

www.youtube.com/mrae22 and www.youtube.com/sandrakinghts 66

The school library stocks a wealth of books on all topics we study.

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ICT


Autumn term:Internet ResearchSpreadsheetDatabasePresentation software

Internet research

Formatting, Formula, Graphs

Create a Table, Import/Enter data, Search

Advanced Action settings, game development

Spring term:Website DesignSchool Show documentsFurther SpreadsheetsVideo Editing

Planning, Linking, Enhancing,professional features, embedding video.

Team work, features expected, timemanagement.

Conditional Formatting, Validation, FormulaCrop, Transition, Audio control, Effects

Summer term:

Flash AnimationDrawing accurately in 2D and 3DComputer ControlPreparing for GCSE

Shape/Motion Tween, Keyframing, Layers,

Scale, Dimension, Measuring, repeating patterns,scene-scene animation.

Flow charts, control language, testing

Understand SPB, Research, Planning


Autumn term - Homework booklet researching theme parks use of data.

Spring term - Homework booklet comparing websites built for different audiences.

Summer term - Homework booklet wireless technology

Suggestions for additional independent study - Reading ICT news on www.bbc.co.uk

Practicing theory games on Flipper

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MATHEMATICS


Autumn term:

Symbols.

Indices and standard form.

Geometrical reasoning.

Calculations (negative numbers and rounding).

Averages.

Sequences.

Manipulate algebraic expressions.

Estimate, approximate and check working.

Conjecture and generalise.

Evaluate the efficiency of alternative strategies andapproaches.

Move between the general and particular to test thelogic of an argument.

Spring term:

Volume and surface area.

Probability.

Calculating with fractions and decimals.

Equations and formulae.

Manipulate algebraic equations.

Refine findings and approaches on the basis ofdiscussions with others.

Summer term:

Ratio and proportion.

Enlargement and scale drawing.

Functions and Graphs.

Collecting, representing and interpreting data.

Visualise and manipulate dynamic images.

Compare mathematical representations.

Make connections with related contexts

Homework could take the form of: Short investigative tasks. Research into a topic. Mymaths.co.uk tasks.

Suggestions for additional independent study - mymaths.co.uk (Booster packs). Manga High website. BBCBitesize.SAM Learning.

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MUSIC


Autumn term:Intervals and Horror music

Blues

Knowledge of the space between two notes Basic music technology skills Exploration of texture Relationship between music and visual elements

Basic chord progressions Composition rules surrounding genres - Chord

progressions, bass lines etc Extended instrumental skills Ensemble skills Musical history

Spring term:Rock and Roll

Ground Bass and Remixing

Extended chord progressions Composition rules surrounding genres - Chord

progressions, bass lines etc Extended instrumental skills Ensemble skills

Understanding of western classical styles Advanced use of music technology Exploration of texture (layers of music)

Summer term:Songwriting Extended compositional skills

Developed knowledge of the structure of music Peer appraisal Group work skills Self management


Autumn term - Extended project based on Film Music

Spring term - Extended project based on 1960s 70s music

Summer term - Research surrounding various forms of song writing

Suggestions for additional independent study Students may wish to listen to further examples of music fromthe topic being studied. This will broaden and deepen the students knowledge for the subject matter whilstdeveloping listening skills.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Autumn term & Spring term:Performance Groups

BoysOutwitting opponents:RugbyFootballHockeySwimmingMovementProblem solving

GirlsOutwitting opponentsNetballHockeyFootballMovementSwimming

Mixed gender groupsFitnessProblem SolvingWater-based activitiesMovement

Outwitting opponents

Ruck, Maul, Distribution skillsDribbling/Running with the ballDribble & control a ball in a variety of game situationsPersonal Survival, Water Confidence skills, Life savingskillsAdapt and develop skills to suit group sequences andcontact balances.Map skills, route planning, scale

The use of the running pass to extend the footwork

rule.Dribble & control a ball in a variety of gamesituations.Dribbling/Running with the ball.Adapt and develop skills to suit group sequences andcontact balances.Personal Survival, Water Confidence skills, Life Savingskills.Map skills, route planning, scale

Types of training.Compass skills, teamwork, pacing.Personal Survival, Water Confidence skills, Life Saving

skills.Adapt and develop skills to suit group sequences andcontact balances.Movement with the ball.

Summer term:Athletics.Striking and Fielding.

Running, jumping, throwing skills.Bowling and hitting

Students are encouraged to look at theirs and

others performance. They develop their analyticalskills in describing not only strengths but aweakness and how to overcome this

Homework could take the form of: Students are encouraged to attend extra- curricular activities as a means ofdeveloping better knowledge and understanding of activities.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES


Autumn term:Rites of Passage

Hinduism

EmpathyEnquiryGroup workPeer assessmentExplanation skills

EmpathyEnquiryQuestioning SkillsEvaluation

Spring term:Judaism

Buddhism

Critical SkillsEnquiryReflectionEmpathy

StillingReflectionMindfulness

Summer term:

Rastafarianism

Religion and the ArtsLooking at the role of Art / Music and Drama inReligious Studies

EmpathyHistorical enquiry

ProtestArt appreciationCultural appreciation


Autumn term - Design a wedding ceremonyResearching the history of Protest.Designing own protest.

Spring term - See History. See Geography.

Summer term - Research into an unusual religion.Project looking at the lives of some famous Rastafarians

Suggestions for additional independent study

Autumn term Research origins of your name. Research death customs in different religions.Investigate the Life of Ghandi.

Spring term Research the origin of Judaism. The History of Jewish Festivals. Visit to a Buddhist Centre.Research into the different types of Buddhism.

Summer term Black Civil Rights Movement. Links to Martin Luther King. Visit to Tate Britain.Tate Britain Website.

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SCIENCE


Autumn term:Ecological relationships, Atoms and elements,Compounds and mixtures, Light.

Observing, collecting evidence and analysing results.Evaluating practical methods.Communication and collaboration

Spring term:Alive and Kicking Making better lifestyle choices foryourself - Cells, respiration, microbes and disease,food and digestion, causes of behaviour.

Working with evidence, variables.

Summer term:Nviv An energy entrepreneur designing carbon zerohouses - Energy resources and climate change.

Catastrophe A geologist trying to save people fromvolcanic eruptions - Changing earth rocks, the rockcycle.

Sound.

Decision making.

Collaboration.

Working with evidence, variables

Homework could take the form of: Homework of an appropriate length will be set weekly or fortnightlydepending on the task. The homework tasks will vary throughout each unit studied. They will include researchactivities, worksheets, report completion, practical activities and drawing graphs.

Suggestions for additional independent study Use websites such as bbcbitesize to revise the scientific topicscovered and carry out short tests.

Autumn term &Spring term

Visit the Natural History museum or Science museum in London.Go to the library and get a book out on the key topic.With appropriate supervision use science kits to explore the topic further.

Summer term Visit the Natural History museum (very good geology section) or Science museum in London.Go to the library and get a book out on the key topic.With appropriate supervision use science kits to explore the topic further.

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