Topic outline

  • Year 10 Curriculum

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    Term 1

    Term 2

    Term 3

    English

    Prose ‘Frankenstein’

    Play: ‘Romeo and Juliet’

    Language: Speaking and Listening

    Poetry: Conflict Anthology

    Language: Comparison (Paper 2)

    Maths

    Foundation:

    ·         Factors & Multiples

    ·         Powers & Roots

    ·         Rounding & Estimation

    ·         Basic Angles & Parallel Lines

    ·         Bearings, Maps & Scales

    Foundation:

    ·         Indices

    ·         Expand & Factorise Single Brackets

    ·         FDP Equivalence

    ·          Fractions~: Four Rules

    ·         % of an Amount

    ·         Expressing as a %

    ·         Simple Interest

    Foundation:

    ·         Substitution

    ·         Solving Linear Equations

    ·         Angles in Triangles & Quads

    ·         Angles in Polygons

    ·         Pie Charts

    Foundation:

    ·         MMMR

    ·         Probability

    ·         YEAR 10: WORK EXPERIENCE

    ·         Area & Perimeter (Inc. Circles)

    Foundation:

    ·         Distance/Time Graphs

    ·         Compound Measures

    ·         Solving & Representing Inequalities

    ·         RATIO

    ·         Expanding & Factorising Double Brackets

    ·         Standard Form

    Foundation:

    ·         Rearranging

    ·         Simultaneous Equations

    ·         Straight Line Graphs (Drawing)

    ·         y=mx+c

    ·         Transformations (TRRE)

    Higher:

    ·         Factors & Multiples

    ·         Powers, Roots & Indices

    ·         Linear Equations

    ·         Inequalities

    ·         Linear Graphs (inc. Parallel & Perpendicular Lines)

    ·         Regions

    Higher:

    ·         RATIO

    ·         Expanding & Factorising Double Brackets

    ·         Exact Value Trig

    ·         Pythagoras

    ·         Trig 1

    ·         Sine Rule

    Higher:

    ·         Angles in Polygons

    ·         SURDS

    ·         Direct & Inverse Proportion (Use of k)

     

    Higher:

    ·         Area & Perimeter

    ·         Algebraic fractions

    ·         YEAR 10: WORK EXPERIENCE

    ·         Probability

    ·         Probability Trees

     

    Higher:

    ·         Histograms

    ·         Cumulative Frequency

    ·         Averages from Tables

    ·         Percentage Calculations

    ·         Compound Interest

    ·         Surface Area & Volume of ALL 3D shapes

     

    Higher:

    ·         Similarity

    ·         Triple Brackets

    ·         Equating Coefficients

    ·         Rearranging

    ·         ALL Number Sequences

    ·         Speed & Compound Measures

     

    Biology

    Plant structures and their function

    Animal coordination, Control and homeostasis

    Cells and Control-part 1

    Health, disease and the Development of Medicines 

    Health, disease and the Development of Medicines 

    Cells and Control-part 2

    Chemistry

    C3.1 - Chemical Changes (Acids, Alkalis and Salts)

    C3.2 - Chemical Changes (Electrolysis)

    C7 - Rates and Energy Changes

    C4 - Metals and Extraction

    C5.1 - Chemical Equilibria

    Physics

    Radioactivity and Astronomy

    Astronomy, Energy and Forces

    Electricity and Static Electricity

    Geography

    UK physical landscapes - River systems

    Urban issues & challenges

    The challenge of natural hazards

    The living world

    The living world 

    UK physical landscapes - Coastal landscapes 

    History

    Early Elizabethan England

    Superpower relations and the Cold War

    Superpower relations and the Cold War

    USA: Civil Rights

    USA: Vietnam

    RE

    Christian beliefs

    Christian Practices

    Islam Beliefs

    Islam Practices

    Religion and relationships

    Religion and life

    MFL

    French and Spanish

    Family and Relationships

    Home and Local Area

    Global and Social Issues

    Computer Science

    Systems architecture

    Memory and storage

    Computer networks, connections, protocols and security

    Systems software

    Issues

    iMedia

    Digital graphic preparation and exam skills ‘The Media industry’, ‘Factors influencing design’

    Planning and making a digital graphic

    Exam prep ‘The Media industry’, ‘Factors influencing design’, pre-production planning’ & ‘distribution’

    IT

    Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques/ Effective digital working practices

    Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques/ Effective digital working practices

    Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data/ Effective digital working practices

    Art

    Supporting Studies, Portraiture

    Skill Building with techniques and understanding or artistic practice

    Printmaking disciplines including mono, press, etching, stencil and lino.

    Identity Sustained Focus Project - Frida Kahlo

    Photography

    'Basics of Photography' = Depth of Field, Rule of Thirds, Macro. Photoshop Editing. 

    Hand manipulation & Still Life Photography

    Portraiture Photography & Double Exposure

    Design and Technology

    Designing and Design Development in Design and Technology

    Controlled Assessment: 1. New Product Launch 2. Circular Economy 3. Space

    Making and Evaluating in Design and Technology

    Controlled Assessment: 1. New Product Launch 2. Circular Economy 3. Space

    Research

    Launch on Specification Project

    Hospitality and Catering 

    Functions of nutrients

    Health and safety in the industry

    Skills and techniques in bread making

    Culinary terms

    Establishments in the hospitality industry

    Communication types of services in industry

    Skills and techniques in pastry making

    Types of pastries

    Large and small equipment

     

    Bacteria and high-risk foods

    Temperatures and storage

    FIFO

    HACCAP

    COSHH abbreviations used in industry

    Coating and stuffing

    Souffles and desserts

    Music

    Music elements, style and technology

    The Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

    Music technology

    Music business

    Sound creation

    The Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

    Drama

    ‘Missing Dan Nolan’

    Devising

    Script Work

    Sports Science

    Applying principles of training – 2 lessons

    Reducing the risk of injury in Sport - 1 lesson

    Core Physical Education

    Individual Pathway                                                     Games pathway

    Net and Wall Games: badminton                              Invasion Games:

    Fitness and Problem-solving                                      Girls – basketball, football netball

    Accurate replication: trampolining                           Boys – basketball, football and rugby  Orienteering/circuit training                                      Orienteering/circuit training

                                                                                            Fitness and problem-solving                                      

    Striking and Fielding

    Softball/rounders

    Performing at maximum levels

    Athletics