KPI1: Topic Content
KPI1 October and November 2024
Topic content for each year group and each subject is published below, alongside some useful external weblinks and resources. We also have a dedicated Year 11 and 13 revision and support webpage available here.
Year 7
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey; Ancient Greeks; The Epic of Gilgamesh |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize |
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Maths |
Place value – integers Place value - decimals Addition & subtraction Directed numbers Averages Addition & subtraction Perimeter |
· Rounding · Ordering · Rounding-significant-figures · Addition |
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Science |
7.1 Energy 7.2 Forces 7.3 Discovery of the Atom |
Seneca Class Code: rfgbatgusf Student Invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/rfgbatgusf Year 7 KPI Revision Assignment: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/rfgbatgusf/assignments/assignment/fc461732-7685-4d7a-85df-e51fa42485d3 |
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History |
History Basics Questions historians ask Chronology of Roman Empire Events of the Roman Empire Sources: observations and inferences Pax Romana Fall of Rome |
The Romans - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome (ducksters.com) 5 Reasons Rome Fell | Twinkl Wiki - Twinkl History basics (time periods, dates etc.) Historical chronology explained - History Skills |
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Geography |
Foundations of geography part 1 and 2 |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Core sounds and language for greetings and managing routine exchanges for learning in the French classroom; simple descriptions and questions using "to be" and "to have"
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Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
Mark Making |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
eSafety |
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Food & Nutrition |
Hazards, Risk & Equipment Basic Food Hygiene |
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on melody |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Performance Skills |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Physical Education |
Netball for the girls Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy of religion, including qualities of God and creation. Interpreting Genesis 1:1 Creation and Christianity Similarities/difference between Christians and their beliefs Interpreting scholarship |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Transition Be able to describe what is meant by the term mental health Social media and mental health Recognising and preventing bullying A balanced diet |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 8
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - plot summary - BBC Bitesize English KS2: Oliver Twist - Episode 1 - BBC Teach |
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Maths |
Negative numbers Primes & powers Numerical reasoning |
Negatives-multiplication-and-division Negatives-addition-and-subtraction Lcm-and-hcf-using-product-of-primes
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Science |
8.1 Acids and Bases 8.2 Chemical Reactions 8.3 Energy |
Seneca Class code: zkkbar73fr Student invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/zkkbar73fr Year 8 KPI1 Physics Revision Assignment: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/zkkbar73fr/assignments/assignment/90f53a91-0ad8-40af-ae75-df8a6afa3b9b Final revision: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/zkkbar73fr/assignments/assignment/1a5fcadd-d3b5-4e7c-9bdc-aa1560350a8a |
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History |
Basics Questions historians ask Chronology: Which event came first Historical knowledge (concepts/places/ideas) Sources: Observation and inference (Henry VIII and Elizabeth I) Tudor England Interpretations: Henry VIII |
The Tudors - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize
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Geography |
Sustainability and development |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Core sounds and language for descriptions revisited, describing people and facts, using large numbers, the nominal group, and verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense - Cameo of Victor Hugo and Les Misérables. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
8.1 Text and Message |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
Networks |
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Food & Nutrition |
Energy & Energy Expenditure Intro to Macronutrients |
Food energy - Nutrition, digestion and excretion - KS3 Biology - BBC Bitesize Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on harmony |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Drama and Dance Skills and Techniques |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Judaism and the caracter of God – Khessed. Core concepts: Key figures/concepts/covenants Extended responses on Genealogy and Covenants Philosophy and recapping Y7 Extended responses on schoarlship centred on key figures in Judaism |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Emotions Self esteem and confidence Worry Mindfulness examples Challenging appearance ideals |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 9
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric Animal Farm Romantics and Revolutionary Poets The Gothic |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Maths |
Primes, HCF, LCM Indices Standard Form |
Lcm-and-hcf-using-product-of-primes
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Model |
Seneca Class code: dss0rqf84i Student Invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/dss0rqf84i Chemistry revision Assignment https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/dss0rqf84i/assignments/assignment/a433074f-0548-46b3-9ce9-00a50bf41571 Physics Revision Assignment Year 7 and 8 revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/dss0rqf84i/assignments/assignment/6dc0a567-123d-4cd6-9346-a41e19fb9dd4 |
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History |
Basics – across KS3 Chronology – across KS3 Historical Knowledge – naming historical events/ideas Source: Enlightenment (observations and inferences [industrial revolution and political revolutions]) Age of Revolutions: Changes to society. |
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Geography |
Rivers and globalisation |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Core sounds review and language to speak about what I and others are like, do, enjoy and plan on doing, using opinion adjectives, and a range of core and modal verbs in the present tense. Dieppe festival, Senegal - Cameo of Malheurs de Sophie and Poil de Carotte. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
9.1 Surrealism and Juxtaposition |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
High Level Programming |
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Food & Nutrition |
Macronutrients and their functions |
Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize |
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on texture |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Devising Performance Theatre Styles |
Stimulus, initial response and ideas - Creating a portfolio or devising log - AQA - GCSE Drama Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize |
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Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy recaps from Y7/8 The Trinity and John 1:1 Atheism Judaism Islam Islamic scholarship Extended responses: significance of Abraham and Al Ghazali |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Achieving Balance Coping strategies Unhelpful thoughts and self care Growth ad fixed mindset Media messages
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Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 10
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology (London, Ozymandias, The Prelude, My Last Duchess, Charge of the Light Brigade) Creative writing |
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Maths |
Fractions & percentages Probability Indices Surds |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.php
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Structure B1 Cell Biology P3 Particle Model B2 Organisation C2 Structure and Bonding |
Seneca Class code: 41c4hfp9lt Chemistry revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/88d71af5-4d7d-476f-a798-5ffc8554aabe Biology revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/093ac07d-d25c-436f-a235-79038e0f11ca Physics Revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/926e3bf4-d5f4-4b16-904b-1a83d76679e9 |
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History |
League of Nations Sources Treaty of Versailles |
The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize |
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Geography |
The Living World |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Module 1 Who am I? - talking about friends and family; making arrangements to go out; talking about life when you were younger; discussing role models
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Art |
Foundation Project – Natural Forms & Formal Elements |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Enterprise & Marketing |
Market Research |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
R186 – Types of the media (Topic area 1) and R185 (Practical performance) |
Coursework for R186 Practical – attend afterschool clubs for the 2 chosen sports you are being assessed in |
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Health & Social Care |
Life stages, factors and life events |
Using CGP work booklets provided from lesson |
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Performing Arts |
The Curious Incident of the Night-Time |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Music |
Initial composition work |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Dealing with change Being kinds to ourselves Recognising our strengths Body image Comparisons |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 11
We also have a dedicated support webpage for Year 11 including revision, mock and intervention timetables by clicking here.
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Power and Conflict Poetry Blood Brothers Language Paper 2: Viewpoints and Perspectives (Non Fiction) |
mr bruff anthology poetry - YouTube |
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Maths |
Full GCSE Specification |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ |
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Science |
Biology Paper 1 B1 Cell Biology B2 Organisation B3 Infection and Response B4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry Paper 1 C1 Atomic Structure C2 Structure and Bonding C3 Quantitative Chemistry C4 Chemical Changes C5 Energy Changes
Physics Paper 1 P1 Energy P2 Electricity P3 Particle Model P4 Atomic Structure
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CS Bio Paper 1 - Revision - this has information about the paper content, revision material and links to pages on each Required practical and Knowledge organisers specific to CS B1 Paper 1. CS Biology Paper 1 Knowledge Organisers GCSE Biology Required Practical 1: Microscope Combined Science: Chemistry Paper 1 this has information about the paper content, revision material and link to pages on each Required practical's and Knowledge organisers specific to CS C1 Paper 1. CS Chemistry Paper 1 Knowledge Organisers with Questions Combined Science Physics Paper 1 (H and F Tier) this has information about the paper content, revision material and link to pages on each Required practical's and Knowledge organisers specific to CS P1 Paper 1. |
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History |
Conflict and Tension (All groups) Germany (Mr Formby, Ms Thundercliffe and Ms Johnson’s groups) Migration (Mr McMillan’s group) |
Germany - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize Elizabeth I - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize GCSE History - AQA - BBC Bitesize (scroll for migration halfway down webpage) The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize |
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Geography |
The challenge of natural hazards The Living World Physical Landscapes of the UK The Changing economic World Urban issues and challenges Resource Management |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Current topic: At school - talking about your school and subjects; comparing school in UK and France; discussing healthy living; discussing vices; talking about a school exchange. Revision of all topics covered in year 10: Myself, family relationships, technology, holidays, town |
Knowledge Organisers |
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Finance |
Unit 3 – Financial Services Sector |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
Revision for R184 exam – topic area one and two |
The different sources of media – coursework
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Health & Social Care |
Pearson Set Assessment Health and Social Services and Values |
Using CGP work booklets
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Performing Arts |
Developing Skills and Techniques in Performance |
Knowledge Organisers |
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Music |
Diary of progress |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Religious Studies |
Christian Beliefs Buddhist Beliefs Theme A: Relationships and Families Theme D: Peace and Conflict |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Food Prep & Nutrition |
Food Safety Food Hygiene Food Labelling Macronutrients Vitamins & Minerals Specialist Diets Food Preparation Cooking Methods |
Seneca | GCSE Food Preparation Revision Tool (senecalearning.com) Food Preparation and Nutrition Revision | Revision World
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Sixth Form
We also have a dedicated support webpage for Year 13 including revision, mock and intervention timetables by clicking here.
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English Language and Literature |
Paris (all texts studied so far – see class spreadsheet) Streetcar (emotion-based questions). The Great Gatsby (George Wilson, Klipspringer, Owl Eyes or Michaelis) Poetry (all) |
The AQA website has an array of downloadable past papers and mark schemes: AQA | English | A Level | A-level English Language and Literature Students also have access to their Teams group (using their academy login) through www.dret.team that has various support and revision resources. |
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Maths |
All Pure Maths specification. |
Maths Genie • Learn A Level Maths for Free OCR Pure Maths A-Level (Years 1-2) Video Tutorials - ExamSolutions |
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Biology |
Biological Molecules Cells Organisms exchanging substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms |
https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-biology-revision/aqa-a-level-biology-past-papers/
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History |
Britain (2 hours 15 minutes mock exam) The USA (1 hours 15 minutes mock exam) |
Britain Transformed resource available from your teacher. |
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ICT |
Learning Aims A to F from Unit 1 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdvVj1XNBg4 |
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Sport |
Learning Aim A, B and C for Unit 2 |
Past papers and mark schemes provided by your teacher. |
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Performing Arts |
Christopher Bruce A Doll’s House |
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Psychology |
Paper 1 – Social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Paper 2 – Approaches, biological psychology and research methods |
Paper 1 Paper 1 Exam Clinic | Live Revision for AQA A Level Psychology 2024 (youtube.com) Paper 2 Paper 2 (2023) Revision Blast (Part I) for AQA A-Level Psychology (youtube.com) and Paper 2 (2023) Revision Blast (Part II) for AQA A-Level Psychology (youtube.com) |
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Criminology |
Crime scene to courtroom controlled assessment |
Preparation using class notes, text books and personal research. |
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Health & Social Care |
Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care |
Revise Btec National Health and Social Care Revision Book (x2 as one has the practice exam questions in) |
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Business Studies |
Unit 1 |
