Key Stage 3 Curriculum Implementation

Cycle A

Cycle A	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Main theme –	Space	Homes	Natural Disasters	Myths and Legends	Environment	Water World
Literacy (Fiction, non-fiction, poetry every ½ term)	Fiction Epic books Space stories of choice Non-Fiction Encyclopaedia Fact files Space log Diaries Posters Poetry Acrostic	Fiction The Borrowers Non-Fiction Estate Agent ads Job lists Following instructions Poetry Environmental sound poems	Fiction Making stories Non-Fiction Encyclopaedia Fact files Caption Writing Newsletter Poetry Onomatopoeia	Fiction Greek Mythology Aesop’s Fables Robin Hood Non-Fiction Wanted Posters Poetry Rhyming	Fiction Epic books Non-Fiction Application- blue peter badge! Formal letters Persuasive Writing Posters Poetry Variety	Fiction Topical books Non-Fiction Postcards Brochures Leaflets Poetry Acrostic
Mathematics	White Rose- Place Value / Addition & Subtraction Topic- Time	White Rose- Multiplication & Division Topic- Shape	White Rose- Length and Perimeter Topic- Data	White Rose- Fractions, Mass & Capacity Topic- Measurement – length, height	White Rose- Fractions Money Time Topic- Fractions	White Rose- Shape Statistics Topic- Measurement – capacity, time
Science	Solar System	Sound / Electricity	Experiments- Chemistry / Forces	Changes in state	Plants and Growing	Habitats
History	World History- Space Race	Remembrance Day Past and Present	Significant events in the news	Ancient History	x	x
Geography	Geographical skills and fieldwork – using atlases and globes Semi-Formal	Celebrations Around the World	Earth Global Geography	x	UK Countryside Where does our food come from?	Tourism at the Seaside
Art	Working in the style of Van Gogh- starry Night	Working in the Style of William Morris- Printing	Working in the Style of Bob Ross and other Landscape Artists	Working in the style of Greek Patterns Historical Art	Working in the style of Andy Goldsworthy Natural Art	Working in the Style of Claude Monet Chalk, Oil
Music	Unit 1 – My Musical Heartbeat	Unit 2 – Dance, Sing and Play	Unit 3 – Exploring Sounds	Unit 4 – Learning to listen	Unit 5 – Having fun with Improvisation	Unit 6 – Let’s Perform
DT	Building Models- rockets, space suits	Using Tools- safety in the workshop	Papier Mache Structures	Clay	Using Natural Materials Using tools	Junk Modelling
Cooking & Nutrition	Packet food	Seasonal	Kitchen Utensils	Traditional Cooking	Farm Foods	Fast Food
Computing (purple mash, Helpkidzlearn)	Cause and Effect Search Engines	Making Pictures	Matching and Sorting	Make a moving picture	Keeping plants alive -simulation	Adding text and images
PE	Games	Gymnastics	Dance	Games	OAA	Athletics
RE	Who am I and where do I belong?		Special Stories		Special Places

Cycle B

Cycle B	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Main theme –	Read All About It	Britain’s Ages	All Around the World	Musical Decades	Healthy Living	Circle of Life
Literacy(Fiction, non-fiction, poetry every ½ term)	Fiction Library Visit Stories of different genres Non-Fiction News Writing for purpose Poetry Acrostic	Fiction The Croods Non-Fiction Caption Writing Writing to persuade Instructional writing Poetry Wordsworth Mindful writing- our thoughts	Fiction Making stories Cultural stories Non-Fiction Encyclopaedia Fact files Newsletter Poetry Onomatopoeia	Fiction Sing The Bear and the Piano The Greatest Showman Non-Fiction Invitational Posters Party invites Poetry Sound poems	Fiction Epic books Non-Fiction Application- blue peter badge! Formal letters Persuasive Writing Posters Poetry Variety	Fiction Topical books Non-Fiction Postcards Brochures Leaflets Poetry Acrostic
Mathematics	White Rose- Place Value / Addition & Subtraction Topic- Time	White Rose- Multiplication & Division Topic- Shape	White Rose- Length and Perimeter Topic- Data	White Rose- Fractions, Mass & Capacity Topic- Measurement – length, height	White Rose- Fractions Money Time Topic- Fractions	White Rose- Shape Statistics Topic- Measurement – capacity, time
Science	Changes in State	Materials and their Properties	Experiments- Chemistry / Forces	Sound / Electricity	Plants and Growing	Habitats Life Cycles
History	Significant events in the news	Stone, Iron, Bronze, Roman, Medieval, Tudor etc.	World History	Ancient History	Farming Britain	Family Tree
Geography	Geographical skills and fieldwork – using atlases and globes	Celebrations Around the World	Earth Global Geography Atlases and Globes	Natural Sounds- making instruments from natural materials	Geographical skills Weather surveys	Continents Habitats
Art	Working in the style of Banksy	Working in the Style of Cave Painting- mixing colours	Working in the Style of World Famous Artist of choice	Working in the style of Andy Warhol	Working in the style of Slink Achu Installation Art	Working in the style of a Portrait Artist
Music	Unit 1 – Writing Music Down	Unit 2 – Playing in a band	Unit 3 – Compose using your imagination	Unit 4 – More musical styles	Unit 5 – Enjoying improvisation	Unit 6 – Opening Night
DT	Jigs- make a printing tool	Using Basic Tools	Papier Mache Structures	Clay- Kandinsky	Design and Make Packaging	Textiles
Cooking & Nutrition	Following recipes	Seasonal	Heating food	Popular Cooking	Farm Foods	Fast Food
Computing (purple mash, Helpkidzlearn)	Cause and Effect Search Engines	Making Pictures	Matching and Sorting	Making music and recording	Shopping online E-safety	Robots
PE	Games	Gymnastics	Dance	Games	OAA	Athletics
PSED	Friendships	Self Esteem and Unkind Comments	Physical Activity	Expectations of Relationships / Abuse	Feeling Unwell	Rights and Responsibilities
RE	Light in the Darkness		Helping and Caring		Our Wonderful World

Cycle C

Cycle C	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Main theme –	Significant Authors	World at War	Survival of the Fittest	Landmarks	Gardeners World	World of Work
Literacy (Fiction, non-fiction, poetry every ½ term)	Fiction Epic books Stories of choice e.g: Roald Dahl Terry Pratchett Jaqueline Wilson David Walliams Non-Fiction Genres – authors of note Poetry Acrostic	Fiction The Railway Children Goodnight Mr Tom Non-Fiction Instructions Job lists Following instructions Poetry Environmental sound poems	Fiction Making stories Ready Steady Mo Chris Hoy – Be your own hero Non-Fiction Recording Commentary Poetry Onomatopoeia	Fiction Where’s Wally? Non-Fiction Project writing Digital literacy Holiday Brochure Signs Poetry Rhyming	Fiction Epic books The Secret Gardener The Little Gardener Non-Fiction Application- blue peter Green Badge! Formal letters- requesting plants from local shops Labelling Posters Poetry Variety	Fiction Topical books Non-Fiction Brochures- about workplaces Receipts and Bills Audits Leaflets Poetry Acrostic People Need People I choose to Work Hard
Mathematics	White Rose- Place Value / Addition & Subtraction Topic- Time	White Rose- Multiplication & Division Topic- Shape	White Rose- Length and Perimeter Topic- Data	White Rose- Fractions, Mass & Capacity Topic- Measurement – length, height Directions	White Rose- Fractions Money Time Topic- Fractions	White Rose- Shape Statistics Topic- Measurement – capacity, time
Science	Solar System	Sound / Electricity	Biology	Changes in state- Solid, Liquid, Gas	Plants and Growing	Habitats
History	World History- Important figures- their teachings / writings	Remembrance Day Wars and Battles	Significant events in the news	Ancient History- wonders of the worlds UNESCO	x	x
Geography	Geographical skills and fieldwork – using atlases and globes	City and Country	Earth Global Geography	Using a map- compass / co-ordinates- Link to Mathematics	UK Countryside Where does our food come from?	Tourism at the Seaside
Art	Working in the style of an Illustrator	Working in the Style of Dada- Collage	Working in the Style of an Action Artist	Working in the style of Stephen Wiltshire	Working in the style of Still Life	Working in the Photography of people in workplaces/ Portraits
Music	Unit 1 – Musical Structures	Unit 2 – Exploring feelings when you play	Unit 3 – Compose with your friends	Unit 4 – Feelings through music	Unit 5 – Expression and improvisation	Unit 6 – The Show must go on
DT	Building Models- Story boxes	Things that move	Papier Mache Structures	Clay	Using Natural Materials Using tools	Junk Modelling
Cooking & Nutrition	Packet food	Rationing- using up food Cost effective recipes	Healthy Diet	World Foods	Home Cooking	Plan and make
Computing (purple mash, Helpkidzlearn)	Cause and Effect Search Engines	Recording information	Using computers to help us	Journeys, Sequences and Choices (planning a journey, planning a trip/ holiday).	Video and editing	Doing Jobs with technology
PE	Games	Gymnastics	Dance	Games	OAA	Athletics
PSED	Personal Strengths	Body Image	Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle	Healthy / Unhealthy Relationship Behaviours	Emergency Situations	Managing Online Information
RE	Leaders and Teachers		Symbols and Special Objects		Thankfulness and Belonging