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KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK g8Dance9Design and Technology10Drama11Ethics and Philosophy12Geography13History14Modern Foreign Languages15Music16Personal Development Learning (PDL)17Physical Education18Updated June 20172

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18IntroductionAimsCrestwood College is built on the belief that all learners can succeed through developing their aspirations,creativity and independence. We aim to develop a curriculum that fosters a growth mind set, highaspirations and limitless ambition. We also aim to equip all learners with the skills needed to maximiseacademic progress and excellence.KS3 programmes have been carefully structured, not only to match the requirements of the NationalCurriculum, but also to provide a clear and solid path into the GCSE courses students take from Year 9onwards. Comprehensive details of each subject’s KS3 course are contained in this handbook.AssessmentStudents’ progress is assessed through an appropriate mix of methods throughout the year, including formalexams. Departmental assessment procedures at KS3 have been designed to take account of the balance ofdifferent strands in each subject and, where possible, to link into the key skills and knowledge examined atGCSE. In doing so, staff will be able to provide students with accurate and detailed information on how theycan make progress.Crestwood follows a ‘flight path’ system which maps out the expected progress of students from the start ofYear 7 until the end of Year 11. To allow this flight path to be most easily understood by staff, students andparents, students’ attainment is compared to a target GCSE grade at the end of each term for each subject.Students making progress beyond their expected flight path are rewarded and celebrated. Those not makingexpected progress are provided with extra support.HomeworkHomework has several roles to play in the education and development of the whole child. It can: encourage students to develop the skills, confidence and motivation needed to study independently consolidate and reinforce skills learned in school extend school learning, for example through additional reading and research sustain the involvement of parents and carers in the management of their child’s learning and keepthem informed about the work students are doing prepare students for the expectations and rigours of GCSEHomework tasks can take numerous forms, many of which are described in this handbook.As a guide, Year 7 & 8 students should be completing around five hours of homework (or extra-curricularenhancement) per week and no more than one-and-a-half hours per night.Crestwood uses Show My Homework which allows teachers, staff and students to set, submit and viewhomework online. More details can be found on the school website by following this k/3

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18English (Language and Literature)Course overviewKS3 English is a two-year course where students will read a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts. Inparticular, whole books, short stories, poems and plays with a wide coverage of genres, historical periods,forms and authors. Students will explore pre and post 1914 literature, a Shakespeare play and extracts andseminal world literature. Students will become increasingly proficient at making inferences, referring toevidence in a text and demonstrating their knowledge of the purpose, audience and context of what they arereading. Students will also be taught to make critical comparisons across texts as well as comment upon theeffectiveness and impact of the grammatical features of the texts that they read.Year 7 AutumnYear 7 SpringYear 7 SummerImagination runs wildTurn My World Upside DownGetting to Know YouHot off the PressShakespeare:What the Dickens!All the world’s a StageYear 8 AutumnYear 8 SpringYear 8 SummerThe Romantics: Shipwrecks & theFrankenstein & the GothicThe Nutty ProfessorsublimeimaginationTransition to Key Stage 4Breaking BoundariesThe Art of RhetoricCourse assessmentOver the course of the year each scheme of learning will prepare the students for a formal assessmentcovering each of the strands listed below.AO1Read and UnderstandAO2Language and StructureAO3Comparing IdeasAO4EvaluateAO5Organise ideasAO6Technical AccuracyAO7, 8, 9 Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideasSelect and synthesise evidence from different texts Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language andstructure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevantsubject terminology to support their views Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these areconveyed, across two or more texts Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textualreferences Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting andadapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes andaudiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural andgrammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structuresfor clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling andpunctuation. Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal settingListen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including toquestions and feedback on presentationsUse spoken Standard English effectively in speeches andpresentations.Speaking and Listening Students will be self, peer and teacher assessed through classroom discussion and written assessments.LiteracyDevelopment of reading formeaning, analysis of language,structure and comparison of textsCross-curricular skillsNumeracyUsing graphs, tables and VenndiagramsSMSCGroup discussion, moral andsocial issues arising from a varietyof textsContinuation into Years 9, 10 and 11The skills assessed in reading, during our Key Stage 3 programmes of study will prepare students for thedemands of GCSE English Language and English Literature.4

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18MathematicsCourse overviewKS3 Mathematics is a two year course which enables pupils to develop the necessary skills andunderstanding that will give them a solid foundation for the more rigorous demands of KS4. Our aim is thatpupils become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics; that they can reason mathematically and confidentlyuse mathematics in a range of contexts.Throughout KS3 pupils will study all topic areas required by the National Curriculum. The nature ofmathematics is such that pupils will develop their mastery of the skills needed in small chunks. The pupils’understanding will be consolidated and extended every time they meet each area of study, thus enabling themto have the breadth of knowledge required to be fluent mathematicians.Course assessmentThe following six strands will be assessed.Strand 1NumberProperties of Number, Number Operations, Fractions, Decimals andPercentages, Negative numbers, Order of Operations, Indices,Rounding and Approximating.Strand 2AlgebraAlgebraic Conventions, Algebraic Substitution, Forming and SolvingEquations, Simplifying Expressions, Understanding Sequences,Inequalities and Drawing Graphs.Strand 3Ratio, Proportion andRates of ChangeStrand 4Geometry andMeasureStrand 5ProbabilityStrand 6StatisticsStandard units of Measure, Scale, Fractions, Ratio, Proportion,Percentage Change and Compound Measures such as speed.Properties of Shapes and Solids, Geometric Notation, Loci andConstruction, Angle Properties, Pythagoras’ Theorem and Right AngledTrigonometry, Area and Volume.Experimental and Theoretical Probability, The Laws of Probability,Outcomes of Combined Events, Venn Diagrams, Frequency Trees,Sample Space Diagrams and Tree Diagrams.Measures of Central Tendency, Representing Data, Interpreting Data,Comparing data sets.Students will be assessed by class work, homework, testing and examination.Cross-curricular skillsLiteracyVocabulary is key to theunderstanding of mathematicalterms. Pupils are required todemonstrate their understandingthrough verbal and writtenexplanation.NumeracyNumeracy is integral to themathematics curriculum.Continuation into Years 9, 10 and 11Maths in Year 7 & 8 leads directly into the GCSE course followed at KS4.5Social, Moral, Spiritual andCultural (SMSC)Maths in the world around us.The element of chance and theuse of statistics.Financial Capability.The origins of Mathematics.

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18ScienceCourse overviewKS3 Science is a two-year course covering key scientific concepts across biology, chemistry and physics.Students are also trained how to work as scientists and understand how to use the scientific method correctly toanswer questions about the world and universe around us. Mathematical and literacy skills are embedded intothe curriculum, which is divided up into six themed projects throughout each year. Each project covers keyscientific facts and skills from many areas including forensic science, geology/palaeontology, astronomy, marinebiology, and many more exciting areas. Scattered throughout each year are “Practical weeks”. This is wherestudents are introduced to one of the required practicals from the GCSE curriculum, although modified to fit theaudience.Year 7 Topics (taught in rotation)Year 8 Topics (taught in rotation)Strand 1End of topicexam100%Strand 2End of KeyStage 3 ExamCourse assessmentStudents will be assessed by a formal test under exam conditions at the end ofeach topic. The questions are designed to allow students the opportunity todemonstrate the depth of their understanding of key scientific processes theywould have been taught in that particular project. The exam is out of 60 marks andscheduled to last 1 hour.At the end of KS3, year 8 students will sit a formal exam which will assess theirknowledge from across the two years of study. The exam is out of 120 marks andscheduled to last 1.5 hours.Cross-curricular skillsLiteracyScientific writing skills,spellings of key scientificwords and correctreferencing of sources.NumeracyMathematics for science, graphing/ dataanalysis, averages/mean calculations,rearranging equations/ formula trianglesand basic statistics.Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural(SMSC)Debating skills, understanding andcomparing science facts to religiousstories and explaining the ethicsbehind some scientific research.Continuation into Years 9, 10 and 11Upon completion of KS3 Science, students should be well prepared for GCSE Science. The knowledge and skillsthey have acquired will allow them to begin to study the higher-level scientific content without feelingoverwhelmed. The practice at scientific writing and scientific skills in KS3 will allow them to develop these evenfurther and complete GCSE exam questions to a high level. The formal tests will also serve as excellent practicefor the high number of examinations they will face during GCSE Science.6

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18ArtCourse OverviewKS3 Art is a two-year course designed to engage, inspire and challenge students. It will provide them with theknowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Students usesketchbooks to record, research, refine and present their ideas and combine these techniques to produceinformed and exciting personal works in a range of media. Students are set fortnightly homework tasks toencourage and inspire their own creativity.Year 7 AutumnYear 7 SpringYear 7 SummerObservational drawing of a rangeWork on development of a personal Explore the starting point of ‘masks’of objects looking at the use ofdesign from their own drawings.and introduce the ideas ofcolour, line and tone. DevelopFocus on and improve skills andprintmaking and 3-Dimensional art.composition and enlargement.understanding of painting.Year 8 AutumnYear 8 SpringYear 8 SummerContinue to develop skills inStudy the use of tone and patternInvestigate ‘Pop Art’ and develop aobservational drawing in a range ofto show form and texture inpersonal outcome based onmedia. Start to explore how otherpainting. Explore a range of graphic observational drawings.artists have represented the worldtechniques through the drawing ofaround them.everyday ‘Art’.Course AssessmentStudents assessment will be weighted equally against the following four areas every term:Develop own ideasMake connections between art, craft and design, developing personalideas. Refine ideas through the use of imagination and creativity.Comment on and evaluate workWriting to record ideas, insights and intentions.Skills/observational drawingCareful selection and considered use and experimentation of materialsand techniques. Ability to record from direct observation through drawing.Personal and informed final pieceProduce an effective final piece that makes a connection with the topicand any contextual study.LiteracyStudents are required to writeabout their work, as well as thework of others. Students are taughthow and where to use specialistvocabulary to develop these skills.Cross-curricular SkillsNumeracyEnlargement and reduction indesigning and planning.Measuring scale with and without aruler. Use of symmetry indesigning. Drawing proportions andscale. Construction, 2D into 3D.SMSCStudents develop their art work byusing the artist/craft/culture as asource of inspiration.Students enjoy using theirimagination and creativity to learnabout the world around them.Continuation into Years 9, 10 and 11GCSE Art and Design or GCSE Art and Design Photography is a natural extension of the knowledge and skillsdeveloped at KS3.7

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18ComputingCourse overviewKS3 Computing is a two-year course designed to give students a thorough understanding of how computersand other new technologies are used to solve problems in everyday society. Students will use a range ofdifferent tools and applications, they will design creative products and they will also look inside the hardwareto gain an insight as to what makes a computer operate.Year 7E-SafetyStaying safe online,blogging and socialnetworksFinding & Using DataWeb Searching andcreating a DatabaseGame DesignUsing Kodu to createvirtual worldsPresenting InformationCreative & Visual waysof presenting workProgrammingAn introduction to HTMLand Python codinglanguagesE-CommerceHow business operatesonlineYear 8Computer SystemsHow the hardwareworks, networksApp DesignUsing AppShed to createa mobile AppCourse assessmentWithin each topic students will use different software applications to create a final product. Students will beassessed throughout the course, against the following strandsStrand 1Using DataProcess and manipulate data, create logical sequences of instructionsto control on screen objects. Understand several key algorithms thatreflect computational thinking.Strand 2Problem SolvingAnalyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practicalexperience of writing computer programs in order to solve suchproblemsStrand 3CreativeStrand 4EvaluativeUndertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combiningmultiple applications. Create, re-use, revise and re-purpose digitalartefacts for a given audience.Be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT tosolve problems. Understand a range of ways to use technology safely,respectfully, responsibly and securely.Students will be assessed through completion of tasks and mini-projects, which they will submit electronicallyat different points during the course. Additionally, there will be weekly online quizzes which will test student’ssubject knowledge. These two aspects combined to show your progress.Cross-curricular skillsLiteracyNumeracyLiteracy skills are addressedthrough the students’ research andevaluation. Students will blogabout the work they have done.Programming, creating algorithmsand understanding binary code allinvolve high amounts ofnumeracy.Social, Moral, Spiritual andCultural (SMSC)Students will address the moralissues of using technology andholding data. They will understandall the issues related to beingonline.Continuation into Years 9, 10 and 11All students complete a vocational qualification in ICT – this will equip them with the skills needed for theoutside world. Students who are particularly interested in Computing as a career direction can also go on tostudy GCSE Computer Science as a separate qualification.8

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18DanceCourse overviewKS3 Dance is a two-year course in which will develop pupils’ knowledge and practical ability in dance in avariety of styles. Pupils will gain a knowledge and understanding of how to create a dance piece using astimulus to make a motif and develop it using choreographic devices.Year 7 AutumnChoreographic Devices/ Motif(Professional Work)Students will learn what a motif isand how to develop a motif usingchoreographic devices. Theprofessional work covered is ‘ALinha Curva’Year 7 SpringYear 7 SummerDance StylesStudents will explore a range ofdifferent dance styles throughprofessional works. They will usethe motifs learnt from the dancestyles to create and develop adance piece.Props/ Lift work(Professional work)Using props/ lift work in dance todevelop a technical dance piecebased around the work of‘Swansong’Year 8 (taught within Physical Education)PerformanceStudents will learn one technical phrase and then develop it using choreographic devices.Course assessmentEach topic is built around the use of a stimulus to allow development of motifs using choreographic devices toproduce a short dance piece. Students will be assessed on performance, choreography and technicalknowledge for each topic.Strand 1Strand 2PerformanceStudents are taught set dance sequences in which they must replicateand use within their dance pieces.ChoreographyStudents are taught to understand what a stimulus is and how it links toa motif. They then will be taught how to develop their motif in a dancepiece using a variety of choreographic devices to convey their ideas,concepts and emotions.Students are taught key words and meanings associated with eachtopic of the course which they then need to apply when choreographingStrand 3Technical Knowledgetheir practical work. Students are also taught how to evaluate their workand understand what went well and what did not go so well and how toimprove.Students will be assessed throughout the course in each topic covered. They will be assessed on a 0-8 markscale which links to the 1-9 GCSE grading system for Dance.Cross-curricular skillsLiteracyNumeracySocial, Moral, Spiritual andCultural (SMSC)Pupils will learn key words andspellings associated with topicsand choreographic devicesShape and pattern focused onthrough choreographic devicesMusical rhythms and keeping thebeat (counting)Knowledge and understanding ofdifferent cultures, religions andmorals of others to their ownContinuation into Years 9, 10 and 11GCSE Dance is a natural extension of the knowledge and skills developed at KS3.9

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18Design & TechnologyCourse overviewDesign & Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, the twoyear KS3 course enables pupils to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within avariety of contexts, considering their own and other's needs, wants and values.7FoodHealthy EatingCoreDesigning for othersTextilesOn the MoveResistant MaterialsTourism8FoodInternational FoodGraphicsGame PackagingTextilesSustainabilityResistant MaterialsNight LightCourse assessmentEach topic is built around the D&T programmes of study. Students will be assessed against the first fourstandards for the duration of the course, with a fifth assessment made when completing Food. research and explore the study of different culturesidentify and solve their own design problemsdevelop specifications and generate creative ideas. select and use specialist

KS3 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK 2017-18 6 Science Course overview KS3 Science is a two-year course covering key scientific concepts across biology, chemistry and physics. Students are also trained how to work as scientists and understand how to use the scientific method correctly to answer questions about the world and universe around us.

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