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| Year 8 Curriculum Outlines |
| English |
| Mathematics |
| Science |
| Geography |
| History |
| French |
| Lengua |
| Spanish |
| Sociales |
| Valencian |
| Art and Design |
| ICT |
| Music |
| Physical Education |
| Drama |
| PSE |
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Year 8 Curriculum Outlines
Please select one of the subjects on the right hand side to access further information.
English
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Introduction and Aims Pupils are assessed termly according to the National Curriculum in terms of:
Year 8 pupils will read three novels, two plays, a range of poems as well as some fiction and non-fiction extracts using the Nelson Thornes Framework English programme. They will complete twelve key assignments, four per term, to assess their progress. These assignments are identical across KS3 and include a variety of tasks including a short story, a discursive response, a literature essay, analysis of a writer's craft, presentations, debate groups and role play. Key skills are also taught using the NTFE programme to cover essential word, sentence and text level aspects of language.
Term 1 Pupils will read texts from the following list:
They will also read some of the fiction and non-fiction extracts in units 1 and 2 from the NTFE programme and cover the language skills included. Term 2 Pupils will read texts from the following list:
They will also read some of the fiction and non-fiction extracts in units 3 and 4 from the NTFE programme and cover the language skills included.
Term 3 Pupils will read texts from the following list:
They will also read some of the fiction and non-fiction extracts in units 5 and 6 from the NTFE programme and cover the language skills included. Pupils will sit an end of year content-free examination.
Assessment Information Other Information Pupils should read books of their own choice when not reading a prose text in class as part of their weekly reading H/W |
Mathematics
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Introduction and Aims The work is based on the formula one maths B1 and B2 text books, worksheets and tests. This is all based on the national curriculum. The Formula One scheme helps develop a positive attitude towards mathematics and its uses. The school aims for every student to make progress in the understanding and application of mathematical concepts and therefor improve confidence in the subject.
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Term 2
Term 3
Assessment Information Students will be continually assessed and support given when needed. Formal assessment will be at the end of each topic and then finally at the end of the year.
Other Information A full mathematical set is required inluding compasses, a protractor, ruler and pencil. A scientific calculator is required. |
Science
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Introduction and Aims At key stage 3 science offers opportunities for pupils to:
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Term 2
Term 3
Assessment Information Pupils are assessed on a regular basis. The three assessment objectives in science are:
Other Information Pupils should appreciate that a school science classroom is also a laboratory. The safety rules and guidelines MUST always be followed. |
Geography
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Introduction and Aims In Year 8, the pupils follow the QCA requirements for Geography. Their main resource is book 2 of the Oxford Geography series. They develop skills in analysis of data, interpretation of maps and photographs, mathematical techniques, (especially in work on graphs), as well as drawing skills and decision making skills. There is also scope for ICT work and fieldwork. They will cover work in physical and human Geography with a particular focus on physical processes in Geography in this year.
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Term 3
Assessment Information Students are continually assessed by their teacher using National Curriculum level marked assessments and tests. There is an end of year assessment which willl examine a wide range of skills and this information will be reported to parents.
Other Information Pupils are expected to come to lessons prepared with pens, pencils, a ruler, rubber and sometimes will need a protractor or compass. |
History
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Introduction and Aims History in year 8 will provide pupils with historical skills, allowing them to begin to understand and interpret the past .Pupils will understand why it is important to learn history and begin to identify the relevance of learning about the past.
Term 1 Making of the United Kingdom Term 2 The English Civil War Term 3 Black Peoples of the Americas
Assessment Information There will be constant assessment and feedback by the classroom teacher. After each topic there will be an assessment in the form of exam, essays or source work anaylsis and interpretation. Other Information Pupils will be responsible for school textbooks which will be provided for homework and revison purposes. |
French
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Introduction and Aims French offers opportunities for pupils to:
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Assessment Information Students are continually assessed by the teacher. Assessment is based on 4 criteria: Speaking (debate, answer questions or make exposés), Listening (fill in gaps according to tapes), Reading (read a text or article and answer questions) and Writing (write on a topic defined by the teacher-in class or at home) Other Information It is recommended that students read French comics or magazines at home. A dictionnary is also very useful for them to do their homework |
Lengua
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Introduction and Aims Los objetivos principales de este curso son:
Term 1
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Term 3
Assessment Information
Other Information Durante el curso los alumnos participarán en concursos regionales y nacionales sobre creación literaria. |
Spanish
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Introduction and Aims
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Assessment Information One exam each term in oral, aural, written, reading components. Continous assessement in relation to the selected topics in various formats (essays, oral work etc) Other Information Pupils are encouraged to take advantage where possible of the fact that they live in Spain and are expected to further their language study when outside of the classroom by making use of Spanish. |
Sociales
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Introduction and Aims En este curso, correspondiente a 1º de E.S.O la materia se ocupa de la prehistoria y la historia antigua, haciendo hincapié en la realidad española.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Assessment Information Tanto el trabajo en el aula como la aptitud serán evaluados de forma continua por el profesor. Del mismo modo se realizarán controles de conocimientos al final de cada unidad y un examen al término de cada evaluación (term) |
Valencian
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Introduction and Aims L’ensenyament de la llengua i de la literatura en l’etapa d’Educació Secundària Obligatòria tindrà com a objectiu contribuir a desenvolupar en l’alumnat les capacitats següents i això sí té a veure amb un programa integrat en l’estudi construït sobre les quatre habilitats lingüístiques básiques: comprensió oral, expressió oral, comprensió lectora i expressió escrita.
Term 1 Unitat 1
Unitat 2
Term 2 Unitat 3
Unitat 5
Term 3 Unitat 6
Unitat 7
Assessment Information Els texts que inicien les unitats els treballarem seguint les pautes d’audició, explicació, exercicis de comprensió i relació amb la realitat que envolta l’alumnat. Per treballar la lectoescriptura i el lèxic utilitzarem els mètodes de reelaboració d'aquest ajundant-nos de fotocòpies i de llibres especials Other Information
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Art and Design
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Introduction and Aims Art and design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a special way of understanding and responding to the world. It enables children to communicate what they see, feel and think through the use of colour, texture, form, pattern and different materials and processes. Art and Design is a foundation subject in the National Curriculum. At the British School of Alicante we use the national scheme of work as the basis for our curriculum planning in Art and Design. We have adapted the national scheme to the local circumstances of our school. In Year 8 students will have the opportunity to use many different processes, techniques and applications. Three units/projects are covered throughout the whole year.
Term 1 FANTASY BUILDINGS
Students are going to focus on researching an artist relevant to their culture and new techniques. They will develop drawing skills and observational skills then transfer these skills into making mosacis and 3D models. The students will focus on one main artist - Gaudi, giving them a good knowledge on how to use the mosaic technique. Through looking at Gaudi the students will improve analytical, research and critical skills:
Term 2 ISLAMIC ART
Students will learn about new cultures and traditions. They will research into the Islamic culture choosing imagery to use in there work. There will be a strong link with maths and ICT and the students will learn skills in one lesson and transfer them into the other. The emphasis of this project will be tessellation and pattern. The students will look at printing and painting skills throughout the project to produce a multi media final piece:
Term 3 ABSTRACT ART
During the last term the students will complete a project looking at abstract art. Through this they will develop relief media and a wider knowledge of Abstract artists. The students will learn how to combine influences from completely different subject matters to create a piece of work that looks whole. The theme chosen will link in with socials looking at the history of Spain, Romans etc.
Assessment Information Students are assessed whilst observing them during lessons. Continuous assessment of sketch books with a written comment allows students to see where they need to make improvements.Self and peer evaluation is also encouraged, all students should be able to critically evaluate their own work and others. When formally assessing work we follow the National Curriculum levels. Other Information
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ICT
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Introduction and Aims In Year 8 students build on the skills acquired in Year 7 and will be expected to start producing some high quality projects using a variety of different applications. Not only will students start to learn how to improve their graphic design skills, they will apply this knowledge and start to enter the exciting world of web design ICT offers opportunities for pupils to:
Term 1 UNIT 1 - PUBLISHING ON THE WEB Students will learn how to produce basic web sites. Starting with HTML and moving on to Macromedia Dreamweaver - professional web design software. They will work in pairs to produce a new school web site. UNIT 2 - GAMESHOW DESIGNER In this unit students will produce a game show based around the popular 'Who wants to be a Millionaire?' model. They will need to use the internet to research their gameshow and produce an interactive, standalone application using Microsoft Powerpoint. Term 2 UNIT 3 - GLOBAL FILMS Students take on the role of marketing and advertising executive for Global Film Productions and undertake a variety of tasks in this consolidation project. Students will be expected to produce everything from the televeision advertisement to the invites to the film's premiere. Students will use all of the Microsoft and Macromedia suite of products to complete the 10 tasks
Term 3 UNIT 4 - PERSONAL WEBSITE Students develop the skills learnt in Unit 1 and the graphic design skills acquired in Unit 3 to produce a website on a topic of their choice. Students will be expected to produce planning documentation to support their designs and will use Macromedia Fireworks and Macromedia Dreamweaver to complete this unit.
Assessment Information Students are continually assessed by the classroom teacher. After every unit students are required to performe a self assessment and are encouraged to critically evaluate their own work - thinking of areas in which they have performed very well and areas where they could make improvements. Other Information Before being allowed to use Internet facilities students and parents must sign the Code of Conduct for Internet use which can be found in their homework diaries. Any students misusing the ICT facilities may have their access to the ICT suite withdrawn |
Music
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Introduction and Aims Year 8 students will continue to build on the skills that have been learnt in Year 7 and will continue to focus on the creative and practical.
Term 1 Unit 1 Theme and Variation Students will be studying the techniques used in Theme and Variation and will be doing their own compositions in small groups. Unit 2 Writing a Pop Song Students will be looking at how to form a pop song and will be writing their own which they will perform at the end of the module Term 2 Unit 3 African Music Students will be looking at African music. They will be doing a lot of practical work on the instruments and will be learning the typical techniques used in African music. They will be composing and recording their own African composition. Unit 4 The Blues Students will be studying the origins of blues music and writing a composition based on the 12 bar blues.
Term 3 Unit 5 Performing skills/ Variations In small groups students will do their own variation of a song of their choice.
Assessment Information Each module is assessed through peer, self and teacher assessment. Practical and performance work will be recorded and then leveled by students and the teacher. Subject reports will be based on effort and the attainment achieved in each unit listed above.
The work covered in Years 7 to 9 will focus on the new creative curriculum and will encourage students to explore new areas of music and to develop their skills.
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Physical Education
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Introduction and Aims In Year 8 Students will continue to experience a range of activities and build upon the appropriate skills and techniques learnt in Year 7. They will develop their understanding further of what makes an effective performance and how to apply these principles to their own and others' work. Some of the more able pupils will learn to take the initiative and make decisions for themselves about what to do to improve performance. Students will continue to identify the types of activity they prefer, and pupils will have the opportunity to take a variety of roles, such as leader and official. Increased knowledge and understanding of health and fitness and the activities that are associated with its various components are developed by the students.
Term 1 Across a range of activities students will be introduced to new techniques whilst developing their existing skills further. Practice situations, conditioned games and full games will be employed to assist this process. A greater understanding of rules and tactics will be developed.
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Term 3
Assessment Information Continuous assessment is made by the teachers and this information is often verbally relayed to the students in terms of praise and areas for improvement. The tests undertaken in the fitness unit provide futher objective assessment. A grade for effort and achievement is also provided at the end of each term.
Student responsibilities Appropriate P.E. kit as outlined in the handbook is required. Students must also heed and follow the teacher's instructions, particularly in terms of health and safety. A house system exists in which students are given the opportunity to compete in the activities outlined above. |
Drama
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Introduction and Aims The following objectives will be addressed during the year:
Students will be introduced to a variety of stimulus to use when working in Drama. They will be encouraged to develop their own ideas. Students will mostly work in groups throughout the year and occasionally work individually. They will learn key terminology and will be expected to use different techniques in their own pieces of drama.
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Term 3
Assessment Information Students are assessed using Arts Council levels. Their individual and group performances will be continually assessed throughout the year both peer assessed and by the teacher. Students achieve merits for work of a high standard. Other Information All students will be asked to perform in front of the class in groups and therefore it is important for them to remember that their achievement lies in their ability to take part. Students will develop confidence in this subject.They also need to remember that all work must be prepared and performed in English. |
PSE
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Introduction and Aims In Year 8, the pupils have one lesson per week. This lesson is used to check homework diaries, review pupils' progress, attend class or school assemblies or study a variety of PSHE topics.
Term 1 During each term, the following topics will be covered. Friendship, giving and receiving support. Term 2 Problem solving and anti-bullying strategies. Term 3 A sample of world religions
This subject is not assessed, it intends to develop a wide range of skills and essential knowledge for our pupils Other Information Please check the homework diary regularly for comments by the teacher. This is very important to your child's development. |
