INTRODUCTION TO ART: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS – LINKING WORK TO SELF

In today’s lesson we are going to learn about Van Gogh’s use of expressive marks and have a go yourself.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/vincent-van-gogh-part-1-mark-making-ctgp8c

Vincent Van Gogh (Part 2): My bedroom

In today’s lesson we are going to learn about Van Gogh’s life and create your dream bedroom.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/vincent-van-gogh-part-2-my-bedroom-6cvk4c

Vincent Van Gogh (Part 3): Self portrait

In today’s lesson we are going to learn about Van Gogh’s use of colour to create a self portrait that captures the essence of your soul.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/vincent-van-gogh-part-3-self-portrait-crt34e

Introduction to art: Drawing techniques

In today’s lesson we will be understanding continuous line and two handed drawing.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-drawing-techniques-61hker

Approaches to drawing

In today’s lesson we are going to explore different approaches to drawing.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/approaches-to-drawing-cmv34e

Drawing still life

In today’s lesson we are going to use the skills we have been developing to begin drawing from still life.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/drawing-still-life-c5h34c

Introduction to art: Understanding colour

In today’s lesson we will explore understanding colour through the media of paint.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-understanding-colour-c4tkjc

Introduction to art: Approaches to painting (Part 1)

In today’s lesson we will explore and investigate the painting techniques; dry brush, sgraffito and impasto.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-approaches-to-painting-part-1-c5hkct

Introduction to art: Approaches to painting (Part 2)

In today’s lesson we will be responding to an artist through the painting technique of impasto.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-approaches-to-painting-part-2-6gu68c

Alternative Approaches to Painting: Using Household Items as Painting Implements and Paint (Part 1)

In today’s lesson we are going to use household items to create art with.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/alternative-approaches-to-painting-using-household-items-as-painting-implements-and-paint-part-1-6gup2t

Alternative Approaches to Painting: Using Household Items as Painting Implements and Paint (Part 2)

In today’s lesson we are going to continue to use household items to create art with.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-approaches-to-painting-part-2-6gu68c

Introduction to art: Collage techniques

In today’s lesson we will be exploring the techniques of collage.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-collage-techniques-64vk2e

Introduction to art: Analyse an artist’s work

In today’s lesson we will learn how to analyse an artists work.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-analyse-an-artists-work-60r3gr

Introduction to art: Annotate work

In today’s lesson we will learn how to annotate work.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-art-annotate-work-c5h3ad

Y7 Autumn Term: Myths & Legends

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/the-oral-tradition-7424

In this lesson, we will think about the reasons why we love to tell stories, and where stories come from.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-origins-of-storytelling-cmrk0r

Myths and Folktales

In this lesson, we will learn about myths and folktales and look at examples from around the world.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/myths-and-folktales-6cwk0c

The English Language

In this lesson, we will look at the surprising history of the English language, and how it has changed from Old English to modern day English.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-english-language-cgw36d

Y7 Autumn Term: Creating convincing characters

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/creative-writing-short-stories-cb59

In this lesson, we will be looking at what makes a good short story. We will be thinking about our own favourite short stories and what makes them so enjoyable as well as unleashing our imaginations and considering what we would find if we stepped through a window into another world!

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-what-makes-a-good-short-story-70u30c

Creative Writing: Narrative structure

In this lesson, we will be thinking about the narrative structure of short stories. We will learn all about Freytag’s ‘narrative pyramid’ and the hooks writers use to engage their readers.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-narrative-structure-6wu3ec

Creative Writing: Developing Character

In this lesson, we will be looking at different character types before creating a biography for our own characters!

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-developing-character-6rtp2r

Creative Writing: Figurative Language

In this lesson, we will be thinking about how we can ensure a reader enjoys our writing. We’ll be thinking about how we can make the sentences we write even better before we complete the activity this unit has been building towards. We will be writing our own short stories!

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-figurative-language-c8up4r

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/tectonics-b9a8

CLIMATE CHANGE

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/climate-change-68ab

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-natural-causes-of-climate-change-6rwk8r

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-natural-causes-of-climate-change-6rwk8r

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-evidence-do-we-have-to-show-that-the-climate-is-changing-cmu64r

Lesson 4 (Climate Change): What are the possible effects of climate change?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-possible-effects-of-climate-change-cdhpcc

Lesson 6 (Climate Change):   Why are future predictions about climate change uncertain?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/why-are-future-predictions-about-climate-change-uncertain-6ngk8d

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-evidence-is-there-that-the-earths-crust-moves-60r62e

Lesson 4 (Tectonics): What are the different plate boundaries?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-different-plate-boundaries-c4tk0c

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/where-is-japan-and-what-is-it-like-cdgpcr

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-is-the-structure-of-the-earth-c8v66c

Lesson 3 (Tectonics):  How does the earths plates move?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/how-do-the-earths-plates-move-cmw6ad

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-happened-in-the-2010-haiti-earthquake-70v3et

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-tsunamis-and-how-do-they-form-c8t32r

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/what-happened-during-the-2011-japanese-tsunami-6wv3gd

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/how-can-we-prepare-and-protect-against-the-impact-of-earthquakes-69jpae

https://teachers.thenational.academy/lessons/how-can-we-measure-and-predict-earthquakes-cmrk4r

What were the consequences of William’s victory in 1066? 

2.    Who are the contenders for the throne?

3.    Why did Hardrada lose at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

4.    Who was more prepared for the next battle? (What does this tell us about William?)

5.    What happened at the Battle of Hastings?

6.    Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?  Enquiry lesson

7.    Assessment  – ‘Explain why William won the battle of Hastings’

8.    How does William complete his conquest

9.    How does William establish control throughout England through building castles?

10. How did the feudal system help William control the people of England?  

11. What was the role of the Doomsday book to control the people of England?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/how-did-a-norman-become-king-of-england-ccc3

How much did England change during the Norman Conquest?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/how-much-did-england-change-during-the-norman-conquest-e464

In this lesson, you will learn who the Normans were and be introduced to William and Matilda.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/who-were-the-normans-6dh34c

1066 and the succession crisis

In this lesson, you will learn about the King of England, Edward the Confessor, and the most powerful man in England, Harold Godwinson.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/1066-and-the-succession-crisis-6crp2r

William’s invasion plan

In this lesson you will learn about William and Matilda’s reasons for wanting to invade England and what stopped them.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/williams-invasion-plan-69h6ar

The Battles of 1066 and coronation

In this lesson, you will learn about the invasion from Vikings in the North and then the invasion in the South of England from William of Normandy.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-battles-of-1066-and-coronation-6tjpad

Landowning and the Feudal System

In this lesson, you will learn about how William of Normandy organised land ownership to control England.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/landowning-and-the-feudal-system-chjk0e

Castles and rebellions

In this lesson, you will learn about how the Normans kept the Saxon population from rebellion against their rule.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/castles-and-rebellions-68w38e

The Domesday Book

In this lesson, you will learn about how the Normans gathered and organised information in the Domesday Book.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-domesday-book-c4r3gr

Did the Norman Conquest ‘annihilate one kind of England’?

In this lesson, you will assess the changes and continuities over the Norman Conquest and decide to what extent life in England had changed under the Normans.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/did-the-norman-conquest-annihilate-one-kind-of-england-6mtk6d

The Black Death

2.    What were the causes of the Black Death?

3.    How did people try to cure and prevent the Black Death? (why could they not cure it)

4.    Source skill lesson. Teaching the skill and applying it to a question- peer assessment

5.    Creative writing

6.    Why was the Black Death a significant event? (what does it tell us about Medieval life?)- peer assessment

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/how-far-did-the-black-death-change-the-medieval-world-4dc3

In this lesson, you will learn about what the Black Death was and how the Silk Road became responsible for spreading it across the world.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/black-death-and-the-silk-road-c4u3je

Treating the Black Death

In this lesson, you will learn about how Medieval people changed their everyday life to try and prevent the Black Death from infecting them.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/treating-the-black-death-6gw3gc

The Survivors and Land Ownership

In this lesson, you will explore how life changed for the survivors of the Black Death and how some peasants benefited from it.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-survivors-and-land-ownership-61hkcc

How far did the Black Death change the Medieval World?

In this lesson, you will look at the consequences of the Black Death and conclude just how far life changed due to the Black Death.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/how-far-did-the-black-death-change-the-medieval-world-69k6ad

The Peasants’ Revolt

2.    Is it fair to call the peasants villains?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/how-big-a-threat-was-the-peasants-revolt-to-the-power-of-monarchs-475d

In this lesson, you will learn about the causes of the Peasants’ Revolt.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-were-the-causes-of-the-peasants-revolt-6crp6d

What happened during the Peasants’ Revolt?

In this lesson, you will learn about what happened during the Peasants’ Revolt.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-happened-during-the-peasants-revolt-cdgkec

What happened to Watt Tyler?

In this lesson, you will look at different ideas behind what happened to Watt Tyler.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-happened-to-watt-tyler-c4rp2d

Was the Peasants’ Revolt a threat to monarchic power?

In this lesson, you will draw back on the struggles faced by medieval monarchs and see whether the Peasants’ Revolt was really a threat compared to the barons or the Church.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/was-the-peasants-revolt-a-threat-to-monarchic-power-cctk4r

This lesson includes an introduction to rhythm notation, including crotchets, quavers and their equivalent rests. You will explore how to perform and build rhythms before performing and composing your own rhythm grids.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/performing-pulse-and-rhythms-in-a-structure-6rup6r

Exploring basic beatboxing sonorities: Performing a structured piece

This lesson includes a basic introduction to beatboxing, exploring the bass, hi-hat and snare sounds in different patterns. The lesson also explores how compositions and performances can be structured.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/exploring-basic-beatboxing-sonorities-performing-a-structured-piece-c5j3gd

To explore the ability of the voice

This lesson explores the vocal range from soprano to bass. You will learn how to sing part of an a cappella song and perform it with a body percussion accompaniment.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-the-ability-of-the-voice-c9jp2r

To understand how to communicate the meaning of a song effectively

In this lesson, you will explore how to communicate a song using a variety of expression, including dynamics and articulation. You will also compose your own verse and perform your version of an acapella song with body percussion accompaniment.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-understand-how-to-communicate-the-meaning-of-a-song-effectively-70uk8e

To explore more advanced body percussion techniques

In this lesson, you will explore how to create lots of different body percussion sounds, and compose and perform your own body percussion section.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-more-advanced-body-percussion-techniques-cgrp4c

To explore how the composer Anna Meredith uses body percussion

This lesson explores how the composer Anna Meredith uses the body as an instrument. You will create your own body percussion composition and explore a variety of ways to perform it.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-how-the-composer-anna-meredith-uses-body-percussion-cdjk8e

To review how rhythms are notated, and how the body can be used as a musical instrument

In this lesson, you will recap basic rhythm notation and a 4/4 time signature. You will compose a body percussion piece which includes an intro, body groove, vocal groove and outro.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-review-how-rhythms-are-notated-and-how-the-body-can-be-used-as-a-musical-instrument-65h66c

Creating a structured rhythm-focused composition: Exploring repetition and contrast

This lesson explores how to create a structured composition, develop rhythms using repetition, ostinato and contrast. It also teaches key notation: semiquavers, minims and semibreves.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creating-a-structured-rhythm-focused-composition-exploring-repetition-and-contrast-6cu62t

To understand how to develop rhythmic ideas

This lesson explores how you can develop musical ideas and structure them into a rhythmic composition. It also teaches dotted rhythms.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-understand-how-to-develop-rhythmic-ideas-6cwk4r

Layering rhythmic ideas: Exploring metre

This lesson explores ostinatos, layering of musical ideas, polyrhythms and more complex time signatures.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/layering-rhythmic-ideas-exploring-metre-6ct36r

Who am I? 

1.    What is RE?

2.    What is RE? p2

3.    What is belonging?

4.    What does it mean to belong?

5.    Who is my neighbour? Local Community

6.    Who is my neighbour? Wider community

Extension lessons:

7.    What makes me unique?

8.    What is the importance of belief and identity?

9.    What does it mean to be human?

10. How will I be remembered? Dante: Inferno

What are our identities and communities (Lessons coming soon)?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/subjects/citizenship/key-stages/key-stage-3

Citizenship:

How can we make a difference in our community?

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/how-can-we-make-a-difference-in-our-communities-3e6a

KS2 RE:

Christianity

https://teachers.thenational.academy/units/christianity-90fd

This lesson is about our place in our communities, how we can be good neighbours and responsible citizens. We consider the different needs of a community and how these can be met.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-is-a-community-c4v66r

What role does our school play in our local community?

During this lesson, we will look at the school community, and how it links with our wider communities.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-do-charities-ngos-and-groups-do-in-our-local-community-74t64t

How can citizens get involved in community change?

This lesson will show how you can get involved with improving your communities. You will learn about the UK Youth Parliament and its impact locally and nationally.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/how-can-citizens-get-involved-in-community-change-6nk62d

What are the parables of Jesus?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories that Jesus told. We will be looking at three parables (stories) and will also be learning a song!

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-parables-of-jesus-6ngp4r

Bunsen burner (physics 7PE Energy)

●       Use a thermometer accurately

●       Calculate averages

●       Write a conclusion from whole class data

Solids, liquids and gases

●       Draw accurate diagrams to represent the particle arrangement in solids, liquids and gases

●       Use the particle model to explain properties of solids, liquids and gases

Changes of state

●       Interpret melting point and boiling point data

●       Plot secondary data showing changes of state

Diffusion

●       Describe diffusion in terms of particles and high and low concentration

●       Explain why diffusion is different in solids, liquids and gases – relate to the particle model

Gas pressure

●       Explain the effect of gas pressure on containers

●       Describe and explain the effect of temperature on gas pressure in terms of particles

Pure and impure substances

●       Define a mixture

●       Describe simple separation techniques

Solubility

●       Use the particle model to explain solubility

●       Comment on reproducibility and suggest improvements to a method

Solubility practical

●       Describe the effect of temperature on solubility

●       Process and present data in an appropriate form

●       Identify anomalous results

●       Describe and explain patterns in solubility data using knowledge of particle theory

Rock salt

●       Calculate the yield of pure salt from the starting mass

●       Evaluate the method and suggest improvements

Separating mixtures

●       Write a method for separating a mixture

●       Name key pieces of equipment and processes for separation to be successful

Chromatography

●       Describe how to separate a mixture using chromatography

●       Interpret chromatograms to describe the composition of mixtures

Distillation

●       Identify hazards and risks and suggest how to reduce them

●       Identify the components of a Liebig condenser and give reasons for this being more suitable than simple distillation equipment

Particles and sep tech revision

●       Recall key terms, definitions and structures related to Particles

●       Describe ways mixtures can be separated

●       Explain the factors that affect solubility

Indicators of chemical reaction

●       Apply conservation of mass to simple chemical change

●       Explain why, in terms of particles, mass stays the same in a reaction

Elements (year 8 8 8CP Atoms and the periodic table)

●       Recognize elements from drawings or names

●       Describe the rules for writing chemical symbols

Atoms (year 8-8CP Atoms and the periodic table)

●       Draw and write electron configuration for any of the first 20 elements

●       Describe the link between electron configuration and place in the periodic table

Compounds (year 8 8CP Atoms and the periodic table)

●       Make a simple compound and explain how it is different from the elements it is made of

●       Name compounds given the elements contained

Making compounds (year 8- 8CP Atoms and the periodic table)

●       Make accurate measurements to test the prediction made

●       Use data collected to check the prediction and explain observations

Balancing equations (9CR reactivity)

●       Calculate relative formula mass

●       Balance symbol equations

Conservation of mass (7CP particles unit)

●       Make accurate measurements to test the conservation of mass theory

●       Explain the meaning of conservation of mass in terms of particles

●       Check for reproducibility

Conservation of mass (year 8 8CP Atoms and the periodic table)

●       Plot secondary data and draw a line of best fit

●       Describe and explain patterns in data

●       Use secondary data to check for reproducibility

Chemical reactions revision

●       Recall key terms, definitions and structures related to chemical reactions

Organisation and organ systems

●       Describe the organisation of multicellular organisms, in terms of cells, tissues, organs

●       Explain why multicellular organisms need organ systems

Musculoskeletal system (9BB Biological Systems and Processes)

●       Describe the role of different parts of joints

●       Describe the function and give examples of antagonistic muscle pairings

Muscles (9BB Biological Systems and Processes)

●       Describe how some of the muscular tissue in our organs work

●       Measure the force of some of the skeletal muscles in the body

Plant cells

●       Describe the function of the organelles in plant cells

●       Describe how to use a microscope to view plant cells in focus

Animal cells

●       Prepare a slide of human cells and observe using the microscope.

●       Calculate magnification or image/actual size given the equation

Comparing cells

●       Explain those differences in terms of functions of the parts

●       Use evidence to make a reasoned argument

Microscopes

●       Describe how to use a microscope, using key terms correctly

●       Calculate magnification

Specialised cells

●       Describe specialisation to function in a range of animal and plant cells

●       Explain how the specialised features enable the cell to carry out its function

Diffusion investigation

●       Draw a table for results, including units

●       Work safely to collect and record data to test the hypothesis

●       Process the data to calculate a mean, accounting for anomalies

Diffusion analysis

●       Describe and explain patterns using ideas about diffusion

●       Describe some examples of diffusion in cells

Unicellular organisms

●       Name and describe the functions of some of the structures of unicellular organisms

●       Describe some uses and dangers of unicellular organisms

Cells, tissues and organs revision

●       Recall key terms, definitions and structures related to cells, tissues, organs and systems

●       Describe ways in which cells, tissues and organs are specialised for function

●       Explain adaptations in terms of diffusion

Human reproductive system

●       Label diagrams of the human male and female reproductive system

●       Describe the function of each of the parts

Fertilisation

●       Describe the process fertilisation and implantation

●       Explain the role of cilia found in the oviduct

Gestation

●       Explain how the foetus gets its nutrition and oxygen, and how waste is excreted

●       Use data to describe the impact of smoking on the unborn baby

Pregnancy and birth

●       Describe how a baby is born

●       Explain differences in numbers of offspring for different animals

Puberty and the menstrual cycle

●       Describe some of the changes in males and female bodies during puberty

●       Describe the main events in the menstrual cycle

(including continuous and discontinuous variation)

Variation between species

●       Give examples of continuous and discontinuous variation

●       Collect and display data on variation, explaining the choice of graph

Variation within a species

●       Compare chromosome content in body cells and gametes

●       Explain why sexual reproduction leads to variation

Plant reproduction

●       Describe pollination and fertilization

●       Describe the formation of seeds and fruit

Seed dispersal

●       Identify variables to change, measure and control

●       Process data collected and use it to describe a relationship

Reproduction and variation revision

●       Recall key terms and definitions

●       Use scientific language accurately to correct statements

●       Review and consolidate knowledge

Food chains and webs

●       Describe ways in which animals and plants are interdependent

●       Draw and interpret pyramids of number

Interdependence

●       Explain how changes in the environment can affect organisms within a food web

●       Explain the process of bioaccumulation

Estimating populations

●       Process results appropriately and compare with given values

●       Suggest how to improve accuracy

Random sampling

●       Process the results appropriately

●       Apply knowledge to process secondary data

Plants as food (9BP plants and photosynthesis)

●       Test for starch in common diet items

●       Describe the importance of insect pollination to food security

Ecology revision

●     Recall and apply key knowledge from the ecology SOW

Introduction to forces

●       represent the size and direction of force using arrows

●       use a newton meter to accurately measure force

Friction and moving objects

●       Write a conclusion

●       Apply knowledge of resistive forces to explain design modifications

Force diagrams and resultant forces

●       State whether opposing forces are balanced or unbalanced

●       Describe the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object

●       Calculate resultant forces

Gravity

●       Correctly plot a graph with a line of best fit

●       Describe the relationship between mass and weight on Earth

Weight

●       Explain why weight changes on different planets

●       Use a rearranged equation to calculate mass

Investigating speed

●       Identify the variables in an investigation

●       Obtain a set of results,

●       Describe the pattern seen in the results

Speed

●       Give the correct units in all cases.

●       Calculate the relative speed of objects passing one another

Distance-time graphs

●       Use a distance-time graph to calculate speed

●       Represent a journey using a distance time graph

Forces revision

●       Recall key terms, definitions and structures related to forces and speed

Energy transfers

Energy stores and transfers

●       Describe energy transfers, identifying pathways

●       Apply the conservation of energy to examples

Energy in food 1

●       Write a method to test the hypothesis, including named equipment

●       Identify hazards and risks and suggest ways to reduce these with given equipment

●       Collect and record accurate data

Energy in food 2

●       Write a conclusion using data collected

●       Compare energy values of different foods from food labels

Efficiency

●       Calculate the efficiency of energy transfers

●       Interpret Sankey diagrams

Conduction

●       Draw a table for results, including units

●       Describe patterns in data collected, using data to back up statements

●       Explain how heat is transferred by conduction

Insulation

●       Identify methods of reducing energy transfers and explain how they work

●       Apply knowledge of conduction, convection and radiation to exam questions

Energy Revision

Circuit symbols

●       Make basic observations on what is needed for a circuit to work

●       Use a model to describe electricity

Current

●       Describe how current behaves in a series circuit

●       Describe and explain the effect of adding extra bulbs on current

Series and parallel circuits

●       Make and record measurements of current in parallel

●       Describe how current behaves in parallel

●       Make predictions for untested circuits

Potential difference

●       Use a voltmeter to measure potential difference across components

●       Describe pd in series and parallel circuits

Magnetic fields

●       Describe the magnetic field around a magnet, or the Earth, using fields lines

●       Explain attraction and repulsion of magnets using field line patterns.

Electromagnets

●        Draw the shape of the magnetic field around a straight wire

●        Identify key variables for an investigation of electromagnets

Electromagnet investigation

●       Plot a graph of data

●       Analyse secondary data to draw conclusions

Electromagnet uses and motors

●       To understand how the motor effect is caused by magnetic fields

●       To state the factors affecting the speed of a direct motor

Electricity and magnetism revision

Narrative for this unit of work 

Students are preparing for a Spanish exchange to Spain.  During the autumn term, they will learn sufficient language to be able to introduce themselves, their family and their friends and talk about their hobbies and interests.  They will receive information from their host school in Malaga about the town where they will stay and they will start to plan how they will get to Spain and what they need to take with them.

Autumn Term:  Core Questions:

The year 7 and 8 Spanish lessons on the Oak National academy website follow the NCELP year 7 / year 8 scheme of learning.  This scheme of learning places phonics, vocabulary and explicit grammar teaching at its core without any reference to a specific theme.   There are no lessons which directly match the thematic content of the ATLP Yr 7 Spanish curriculum.  However, there are a number of year 7 Spanish lessons which introduce and offer structured practice in the grammatical concepts introduced within the ATLP scheme of learning.  These lessons will feel different in their approach to the format of ATLP lessons but they will offer structured practice of core grammatical concepts giving students an opportunity to reinforce and at times extend their understanding whilst also seeing how the language they have learnt in school can be applied in other contexts.  These lessons will need to be supplemented with KO and retrieval grid work.

Could Esther Woodburn’s summer term Oak video be used?  Would need to be hosted on individual school platforms though.  Currently saved in the Secondary MFL one drive folder.

Explicit phonics teaching is incorporated into the start of every Oak lesson.  However, the lessons don’t follow the same sequence of phoneme / grapheme introduction as in the ATLP curriculum.

Year 7 Spanish Unit 1.  Saying what someone is like at the moment.  Part 2. This lesson uses the verb ‘estar’ and adjective agreement to say what someone is like at the moment.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/saying-what-someone-is-like-at-the-moment-part-22-6cwkgc

Year 7 Spanish Unit 1.  Saying what someone is like in general.  Part 1.  This lesson uses the singular person of the verb ‘ser’ (to be) to describe traits.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/saying-what-someone-is-like-in-general-part-22-6grk6c

In this lesson we learn how to describe using future plans using the verb “ir”
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/describing-future-plans-cnk3gr