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Term/Weeks Wk 1 - 4 (Sept) W21-22 (Feb) W38-39 (Jul)

Module Phoenix Curriculum B3: Ecosystems and Genetics C3: Earth SciencesP3: Electricity, Magnetism and

SpaceScientific skills and enrichment B4: Organ Systems C4: Inorganic Chemistry P4: Materials and Properties Scientific skills and enrichment

Topics

The phoenix

curriculum allows

pupils to revisit the key

topic areas from the

previous academic year

to prepare them for

the forthcoming topics

Ecosystems, organisation and food

chains

Sampling

Human impact on ecosystem

Bioaccumulation

Importance of biodiversity

The carbon cycle

The nitrogen cycle

The water cycle

DNA structure and genome

Inheritance

Variation

Natural selection and evolution

Selective breeding and genetic

engineering

Classification

The Earth's structure

Types of rock

Rock cycle

Reactivity series of metals -

displacement

Metal extraction

Copper extraction practical

Oxidation

Complete combustion

Incomplete combustion

Energy in fuels practical

The Earth's atmosphere

Air pollution

Ceramics, polymers and composites

Recycling

I and Q

Circuits

Resistance

Voltage

Parallel circuits

Static electricity

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Using electromagnetism

The Earth's magnetic field

Structure of the Solar System

Days and seasons

Phases of the moon

An opportunity for development of

key scientific skills to be

development and opportunities for

curriculum enrichment

Structure and function of the

skeleton

Biomechanisms - skeleton and

muscles

Heart and circulatory system

Blood and blood vessels

Cardiovascular disease

Hormonal responses

Control of blood glucose

Diabetes

Puberty and the menstrual cycle

Reproduction in humans

Pregnancy and birth

Reproduction in plants - pollination

Fertilisation and dispersal

Germination and growth

Models of the atom

Particle model and diffusion

Gas pressure

Chemical symbols and formulae

Symbol equations and conservation

of mass

Patterns in the periodic table

Reactions of metals

Reactions of oxides

Endothemic and expthermic

reactions

Catalysts

Carbon cycle and the atmosphere

Density

Investigating floating and sinking

Pressure

Pressure and fluids

Investigating pressure and fluids

Hooke's law

Work

Moments

Investigating moments and levers

Using waves

heat transfer

Wave interference

An opportunity for development of

key scientific skills to be

development and opportunities for

curriculum enrichment

W5 -20 (Sept-Feb) W23-37 (Mar-Jul)

Biology Chemistry Physics

Health, diet and digestion

Enzymes and respiration

Exercise, asthma, smoking and

drugs

Pathogens, disease and defence

Atoms

The periodic table

Reactivity in the periodic table

Chemical reactions

Energy

Energy resources and global

warming

Light and sound

The nature of light

Phoenix Lessons:

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Term/Weeks Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Topic

Mythical Creatures - Animals

Mythical creatures - Puppets

Mythical creatures - Metamorphosis

Knowledge and Skills

Contextual research & critical

review Observational

studies of animals Media experiments

Paint techniques Applying colour

theory knowledge 3D techniques Planning a final

piece Final piece painting Evaluation of final

piece

Observational studies of dragons and

gargoyles Media experiments Contextual research

& critical review Planning a final piece

3D modelling techniques

Final sculptural puppet

Evaluation of puppet final piece

Contextual research & critical review

Visual recording Drawing a measured

portrait Exploring

metamorphosis Mixed-media

techniques and processes

Mixed-media final piece Evaluation of final piece

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YEAR 8 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Assemblies:

Sept-Overview of BIG Event Oct- How to Choose GCSE’s-West Nott’s College

1.Raising Aspirations- Chesterfield College 2.Options Preparation 3. FUTURE Friday’s/Alumni

Enrichment Days:

Career Talks/Lessons:

Nov- Motivational Speaker

Tutor Time:

Education to Employment Various careers topics on Tutorial PowerPoint

Education to Employment Various careers topics on Tutorial PowerPoint

Education to Employment Various careers topics on Tutorial PowerPoint

Trips: The BIG Event- December

Other:

Career Guidance 1:1s Faraday Challenge Careers Talks

Career Guidance 1:1s GCSE Parents/Options Evening February 2021 Careers Talks

Career Guidance 1:1s Careers Talks

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Topic

Knowledge and Skills

What do we mean by local-

national-global?

Map skil ls

Our school

Bolsover - Changes and

The UK

Types of countries (Russia)

Globalisation (The Middle

East)

Fast fashion

Population distribution

Demographic Transition

Model

China – Population Policy

Bangladesh – Population

Policy

Niger

Migration

Mexico to the USA

Plate Tectonics

Evidence

Plate Boundaries

Cause of Earthquakes

Japan Earthquakes

Earthquake-proof Buildings

Boxing Day Tsunami

Volcanoes

Living in Volcanic Areas

Disaster Management

Glaciation and the Ice Ages

Human Uses of Glaciers

Rivers and the Water Cycle

River Processes

River Management

Coastal Processes and

Features

Tourism and Management on

the Coast

Climate Change

Impact and Management

Assessments

Population Plate Tectonics Water

Explain

Numeracy

Evaluate

Summative Assessment

Explain

Evaluate

Map skills

Map skil ls

Evaluate

Summative Assessment

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Term/Weeks Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

Topic Industrial Revolution Slavery Revolutions WW1 WW1 and WW2 WW2

Knowledge and Skills

Changes in Britain 1750 - 1850.

Factories.

Changes - government intervention,

technological and medical

developments.

Causes and consequences.

Knowledge and understanding.

British Empire.

Slavery.

Plantation life.

Abolition and interpretations of it.

Source analysis

American Revolution.

French Revolution.

Luddites/workers' revolts.

Suffragettes.

Cause and consequences.

Chronology.

Causes and Steps to War.

Trench Conditions.

Weapons of War.

Home Front.

Causes and consequences.

Chronology.

Home Front.

Armistice and Impact.

Causes of WW2 .

Treaty of Versailles.

Hitler's Rise to Power.

Source analysis

Causes and consequences

Holocaust.

Impact of WW2.

End of Empire.

Civil Rights.

EU.

Source analysis.

Impact and consequences.

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Term/Weeks Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

Topic

Health

and

Wellbeing

Topics

Living

in the

wider

world Relationships

Health and

Wellbeing

Living in the

Wider World

Relationships

Knowledge and Skills

Emotional Literacy

LGBTQ+ Consent and Sexual Health

Online Safety Prejudice and Discrimination

Dangers of Extremism

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