ma-n-1NumberPlace value and rounding
Understand and use place value for decimals, measures and integers of any size
1 mapped lesson
Key Stage 3 · Years 7–9
Complete KS3 syllabus
Every fixed curriculum objective in one place, organised by subject and suggested teaching year. Open a mapped lesson to learn, practise and receive marked answers.
Official objectives
264
Fixed KS3 curriculum statements
With real lessons
264
Linked to textbook teaching and marked questions
Lesson films
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Subject
Showing 264 of 264 objectives. Years are a suggested sequence and may be changed in Curriculum Tracker.
Maths
34 objectives shownMaths
Number, ratio, algebra and data
Year 7
14 objectivesma-n-2NumberOrdering and the number line
Order positive and negative integers, decimals and fractions; use the number line as a model
1 mapped lesson
ma-n-3NumberCalculation
Use the four operations, including formal written methods, applied to integers, decimals, proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers
1 mapped lesson
ma-n-4NumberOrder of operations
Use conventional notation for the priority of operations, including brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals
2 mapped lessons
ma-n-5NumberFactors and multiples
Use the concepts and vocabulary of prime numbers, factors, multiples, common factors, common multiples, highest common factor and lowest common multiple
1 mapped lesson
ma-a-1AlgebraAlgebraic notation
Use and interpret algebraic notation, including coefficients written as fractions and brackets
2 mapped lessons
ma-a-2AlgebraSubstitution
Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions, including scientific formulae
2 mapped lessons
ma-a-6AlgebraSequences
Generate terms of a sequence from a term-to-term or a position-to-term rule
1 mapped lesson
ma-r-1Ratio, proportion and rates of changeRatio and proportion
Use ratio notation, including reduction to simplest form
1 mapped lesson
ma-g-1Geometry and measuresArea and volume
Derive and apply formulae to calculate and solve problems involving perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms and trapezia, and volume of cuboids
1 mapped lesson
ma-g-2Geometry and measuresAngle reasoning
Apply the properties of angles at a point, on a straight line, vertically opposite angles, and angles in parallel lines
2 mapped lessons
ma-g-5Geometry and measuresGeometric language and construction
Describe, sketch and draw using conventional terms and notations: points, lines, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, right angles, polygons, reflections and rotations
1 mapped lesson
ma-p-1ProbabilityExperimental probability
Record, describe and analyse the frequency of outcomes of simple probability experiments involving randomness, fairness, equally and unequally likely outcomes
1 mapped lesson
ma-s-2StatisticsPresenting data
Construct and interpret appropriate tables, charts and diagrams, including bar charts, pie charts and pictograms for categorical data, and vertical line charts for ungrouped discrete numerical data
2 mapped lessons
Year 8
16 objectivesma-n-6NumberPowers and roots
Use integer powers and associated real roots, recognise powers of 2, 3, 4 and 5, and distinguish between exact representations and truncated or rounded decimals
3 mapped lessons
ma-n-8NumberFractions, decimals and percentages
Work interchangeably with terminating decimals and their corresponding fractions, and define percentage as 'number of parts per hundred'
3 mapped lessons
ma-n-9NumberEstimation and accuracy
Round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy and use approximation to check answers
2 mapped lessons
ma-a-3AlgebraManipulating expressions
Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions by collecting like terms, multiplying a single term over a bracket and factorising into a single bracket
3 mapped lessons
ma-a-4AlgebraSolving equations
Use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable, including all forms that require rearrangement
3 mapped lessons
ma-a-5AlgebraStraight line graphs
Work with coordinates in all four quadrants and recognise, sketch and produce graphs of linear functions
3 mapped lessons
ma-r-2Ratio, proportion and rates of changeRatio and proportion
Divide a given quantity into two parts in a given part:part or part:whole ratio, and express the division of a quantity into two parts as a ratio
2 mapped lessons
ma-r-3Ratio, proportion and rates of changePercentage change
Solve problems involving percentage change, including percentage increase and decrease and original value problems
3 mapped lessons
ma-r-4Ratio, proportion and rates of changeDirect and inverse proportion
Solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion, including graphical and algebraic representations
3 mapped lessons
ma-r-5Ratio, proportion and rates of changeRates and compound units
Use compound units such as speed, unit pricing and density to solve problems
3 mapped lessons
ma-r-6Ratio, proportion and rates of changeScale and maps
Use scale factors, scale diagrams and maps
2 mapped lessons
ma-g-3Geometry and measuresPolygons and angles
Derive and use the sum of angles in a triangle and use it to deduce the angle sum in any polygon
3 mapped lessons
ma-g-4Geometry and measuresCongruence and similarity
Identify and construct congruent triangles, and construct similar shapes by enlargement, with and without coordinate grids
2 mapped lessons
ma-p-2ProbabilityProbability of events
Understand that the probabilities of all possible outcomes sum to 1
2 mapped lessons
ma-p-3ProbabilityListing outcomes
Enumerate sets and combinations of sets systematically, using tables, grids and Venn diagrams
2 mapped lessons
ma-s-1StatisticsAverages and spread
Describe, interpret and compare observed distributions of a single variable through appropriate measures of central tendency and spread
3 mapped lessons
Year 9
4 objectivesma-n-7NumberStandard form
Interpret and compare numbers in standard form A x 10^n
1 mapped lesson
ma-a-7AlgebraAlgebraic modelling
Model situations or procedures by translating them into algebraic expressions or formulae
1 mapped lesson
ma-g-6Geometry and measuresPythagoras
Use Pythagoras' theorem to solve problems involving right-angled triangles
2 mapped lessons
ma-s-3StatisticsScatter graphs and correlation
Describe simple mathematical relationships between two variables in observational and experimental contexts and illustrate using scatter graphs
1 mapped lesson
English
25 objectives shownEnglish
Reading, writing and spoken language
Year 7
8 objectivesen-r-1ReadingReading for pleasure and range
Read a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, including whole books and plays, and texts from the English literary heritage
4 mapped lessons
en-r-2ReadingInference and evidence
Understand increasingly challenging texts, making inferences and referring to evidence in the text
2 mapped lessons
en-w-4WritingThe writing process
Plan, draft, edit and proof-read, considering how their writing reflects the audiences and purposes for which it was intended
3 mapped lessons
en-g-1Grammar and vocabularyGrammar in context
Extend and apply the grammatical knowledge set out in English Appendix 2 to analyse more challenging texts
3 mapped lessons
en-s-1Spoken EnglishSpoken English
Speak confidently and effectively, using Standard English confidently in a range of formal and informal contexts
4 mapped lessons
en-w-6WritingAccuracy in writing
Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation
3 mapped lessons
en-g-4Grammar and vocabularySpoken and written language
Know and understand the differences between spoken and written language, including differences associated with formal and informal registers, and between Standard English and other varieties of English
2 mapped lessons
en-s-4Spoken EnglishPerformance and improvisation
Improvise, rehearse and perform play scripts and poetry in order to generate language and discuss language use and meaning, using role, intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action to add impact
2 mapped lessons
Year 8
10 objectivesen-r-3ReadingReading non-fiction and sources
Read critically, knowing how language, including figurative language, vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features, presents meaning
9 mapped lessons
- Reading a source closely3 marked
- Setting, plot and characterisation under pressure4 marked
- How language and structure steer a reader3 marked
- Imagery and sound in poetry3 marked
- Structure and form3 marked
- A story inside a story: narrative structure4 marked
- Allegory: how a fable becomes politics4 marked
- Setting and suspense in the Gothic tradition4 marked
- An inverted world: form carries the theme4 marked
en-r-4ReadingComparing viewpoints
Compare and contrast the treatment of themes and viewpoints across two or more texts
5 mapped lessons
en-w-1WritingExtended writing
Write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure and information, including well-structured formal expository and narrative essays
2 mapped lessons
en-w-2WritingPersuasive writing
Write for a wide range of purposes and audiences, selecting and organising ideas and information appropriately
4 mapped lessons
en-w-3WritingDrafting and redrafting
Amend the vocabulary, grammar and structure of their writing to improve its coherence and overall effectiveness
3 mapped lessons
en-g-2Grammar and vocabularyLanguage for effect
Study the effectiveness and impact of the grammatical features of the texts they read
5 mapped lessons
en-g-3Grammar and vocabularyVocabulary building
Draw on new vocabulary and grammatical constructions from their reading and listening, and use these consciously in their writing and speech
2 mapped lessons
en-s-2Spoken EnglishPresenting an argument
Give short speeches and presentations, expressing their own ideas and keeping to the point
2 mapped lessons
en-r-8ReadingPoetic conventions
Recognise a range of poetic conventions and understand how these have been used
1 mapped lesson
en-w-5WritingFormality and register
Consciously control levels of formality, including through the use of Standard English, and know when it is appropriate to use
3 mapped lessons
Year 9
7 objectivesen-r-5ReadingLiterary study
Study setting, plot and characterisation, and the effects of these on the reader
8 mapped lessons
- Character, conflict and the shape of a play4 marked
- Setting, plot and characterisation under pressure4 marked
- Structure and form3 marked
- Scrooge and the structure of redemption4 marked
- Nostos: the shape of a homecoming4 marked
- Squealer and the corruption of language4 marked
- The island and the descent from order4 marked
- First-person narration and seeing through August4 marked
en-s-3Spoken EnglishDebate
Participate in formal debates and structured discussions, summarising and/or building on what has been said
2 mapped lessons
en-r-6ReadingPoetry across time
Read a wide range of poetry, including representative Romantic poetry, to develop the habit of reading widely and often
1 mapped lesson
en-r-7ReadingLiterary heritage
Read and appreciate the depth and power of the English literary heritage through the study of Shakespeare, seminal world literature and poetry since 1789
5 mapped lessons
en-r-9ReadingPersonal and critical response
Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these responses
2 mapped lessons
en-r-10ReadingContext and tradition
Draw on knowledge of the purpose, audience for and context of the writing, including its social, historical and cultural context and the literary tradition to which it belongs
8 mapped lessons
- Context and stagecraft: writing for a real audience4 marked
- Social and historical context in the novel4 marked
- Reading with context in mind3 marked
- Victorian context: poverty, pity and Dickens's purpose4 marked
- Creation, responsibility and the Romantic context4 marked
- The oral tradition behind the written poem4 marked
- Post-war context: the beast within4 marked
- The haunted past and the Gothic tradition4 marked
en-w-7WritingFormal and academic writing
Write formal and academic essays as well as personal and creative writing, summarising and organising material, and supporting ideas and arguments with any necessary factual detail
3 mapped lessons
Science
41 objectives shownScience
Biology, chemistry and physics
Year 7
9 objectivessc-ws-1Working scientificallyScientific enquiry
Ask questions and develop a line of enquiry based on observations of the real world
1 mapped lesson
sc-ws-2Working scientificallyScientific enquiry
Make predictions using scientific knowledge and understanding
1 mapped lesson
sc-bs-1Biology: structure and functionMovement and support
Understand the structure and functions of the human skeletal and muscular systems
1 mapped lesson
sc-bs-4Biology: structure and functionHealth and diet
Understand the content of a healthy human diet and the consequences of imbalances, including obesity, starvation and deficiency diseases
1 mapped lesson
sc-cm-1Chemistry: the particulate nature of matterParticles and states
Understand the properties of the different states of matter in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure
2 mapped lessons
sc-cm-2Chemistry: the particulate nature of matterChanges of state
Understand changes of state in terms of the particle model, including conservation of mass
1 mapped lesson
sc-ce-1Chemistry: Earth and atmosphereEarth structure and rocks
Understand the composition of the Earth and its atmosphere, and the rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
2 mapped lessons
sc-pm-1Physics: motion and forcesSpeed and motion
Understand the speed of moving objects and the representation of journeys on distance-time graphs
2 mapped lessons
sc-pm-2Physics: motion and forcesForces
Understand forces as pushes or pulls arising from the interaction between two objects, and balanced and unbalanced forces
1 mapped lesson
Year 8
27 objectivessc-ws-3Working scientificallyPlanning an investigation
Select, plan and carry out the most appropriate types of scientific enquiry to test predictions, including identifying independent, dependent and control variables
3 mapped lessons
sc-ws-4Working scientificallyMeasurement and reliability
Make and record observations and measurements using a range of methods, and evaluate the reliability of methods
3 mapped lessons
sc-ws-5Working scientificallyAnalysing results
Interpret observations and data, including identifying patterns and using observations to draw conclusions
3 mapped lessons
sc-ws-6Working scientificallyCommunicating science
Present observations using appropriate methods, including tables and graphs, and communicate ideas using scientific terminology
3 mapped lessons
sc-bs-2Biology: structure and functionBreathing and gas exchange
Understand the structure and functions of the gas exchange system and the effects of exercise, asthma and smoking
2 mapped lessons
sc-bs-3Biology: structure and functionDigestion and nutrition
Understand the tissues and organs of the human digestive system, including the role of enzymes and the importance of bacteria in the gut
2 mapped lessons
sc-bs-5Biology: structure and functionReproduction
Understand reproduction in humans, including the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems and the menstrual cycle
2 mapped lessons
sc-bm-1Biology: material cycles and energyPhotosynthesis
Understand the reactants in, and products of, photosynthesis, and a word summary for photosynthesis
2 mapped lessons
sc-bm-2Biology: material cycles and energyRespiration
Understand aerobic and anaerobic respiration in living organisms, including the breakdown of organic molecules to enable all the other chemical processes necessary for life
3 mapped lessons
sc-bm-3Biology: material cycles and energyPlants and energy
Understand the role of leaf stomata in gas exchange in plants and the dependence of almost all life on Earth on the ability of photosynthetic organisms to use sunlight
2 mapped lessons
sc-bi-1Biology: interactions and interdependenciesEcosystems and interdependence
Understand the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including food webs and insect pollinated crops
3 mapped lessons
sc-bi-2Biology: interactions and interdependenciesHuman impact on ecosystems
Understand how organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials
3 mapped lessons
sc-bg-2Biology: genetics and evolutionVariation
Understand differences between species and the variation between individuals of the same species
4 mapped lessons
sc-bg-3Biology: genetics and evolutionAdaptation and extinction
Understand changes in the environment that may leave individuals within a species, and some entire species, less well adapted to compete successfully and reproduce, which in turn may lead to extinction
4 mapped lessons
sc-cm-3Chemistry: the particulate nature of matterAtoms, elements and compounds
Understand atoms, elements and compounds, and the use of chemical symbols and formulae
2 mapped lessons
sc-cp-1Chemistry: pure and impure substancesMixtures and separation
Understand the concept of a pure substance and how mixtures can be separated through filtration, distillation and chromatography
3 mapped lessons
sc-cp-2Chemistry: pure and impure substancesSolutions and diffusion
Understand diffusion in terms of the particle model, and the concepts of solutions, solvents, solutes and solubility
3 mapped lessons
sc-cr-1Chemistry: chemical reactionsChemical reactions
Understand chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms, represented by word and symbol equations
2 mapped lessons
sc-cr-2Chemistry: chemical reactionsAcids and alkalis
Understand reactions of acids with alkalis to produce a salt plus water, and use the pH scale for measuring acidity
2 mapped lessons
sc-pe-1Physics: energyEnergy transfer
Understand energy changes and transfers, including comparing power ratings and energy values of fuels and foods
2 mapped lessons
sc-pe-2Physics: energyConservation of energy
Understand energy as a quantity that can be quantified and calculated, and the total energy has the same value before and after a change
2 mapped lessons
sc-pe-3Physics: energyEnergy resources
Understand fuels and energy resources, including renewable and non-renewable resources
2 mapped lessons
sc-pm-3Physics: motion and forcesPressure
Understand pressure in fluids and atmospheric pressure, and pressure on surfaces
3 mapped lessons
sc-pw-1Physics: wavesSound and hearing
Understand the similarities and differences between light waves and waves in matter, and frequencies of sound waves measured in hertz
1 mapped lesson
sc-pw-2Physics: wavesLight
Understand the transmission of light through materials, reflection, refraction and the colours of the light spectrum
1 mapped lesson
sc-pel-1Physics: electricity and magnetismElectric circuits
Understand electric current, measured in amperes, in circuits, series and parallel circuits, and potential difference measured in volts
1 mapped lesson
sc-ps-1Physics: space physicsGravity and weight
Understand gravity force, weight and mass, and the relationship between them on Earth and other bodies
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
5 objectivessc-bg-1Biology: genetics and evolutionInheritance
Understand heredity as the process by which genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next
3 mapped lessons
sc-cr-3Chemistry: chemical reactionsEnergetics and reactivity
Understand exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions and the reactivity series of metals
2 mapped lessons
sc-ce-2Chemistry: Earth and atmosphereCarbon cycle and climate
Understand the carbon cycle and the production of carbon dioxide by human activity and the impact on climate
2 mapped lessons
sc-pel-2Physics: electricity and magnetismMagnetism
Understand magnetic fields, including Earth's magnetism, compasses and the magnetic effect of a current
1 mapped lesson
sc-ps-2Physics: space physicsSpace physics
Understand the seasons and the Earth's tilt, day length at different times of year, and the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
1 mapped lesson
Geography
22 objectives shownGeography
Places, processes and people
Year 7
6 objectivesge-l-1Locational knowledgeThe world map
Extend locational knowledge and deepen spatial awareness of the world's countries, focusing on Africa, Russia, Asia and the Middle East
2 mapped lessons
ge-l-2Locational knowledgeThe United Kingdom
Understand the geographical regions of the UK and their defining physical and human characteristics
1 mapped lesson
ge-s-1Geographical skills and fieldworkMap skills
Build on knowledge of globes, maps and atlases and apply and develop this knowledge routinely in the classroom and in the field
3 mapped lessons
ge-l-3Locational knowledgeThe Americas and Europe
Extend locational knowledge and deepen spatial awareness of the world's countries, focusing on Europe and North and South America
1 mapped lesson
ge-l-4Locational knowledgeThe UK in context
Understand the wider context of the UK, including the physical and human geography of its counties and regions, and its major cities
2 mapped lessons
ge-p-2Place knowledgeUK regional study
Understand geographical similarities, differences and links between places through the study of the human and physical geography of a region within the UK
2 mapped lessons
Year 8
10 objectivesge-p-1Place knowledgeRegional study
Understand geographical similarities, differences and links between places through the study of human and physical geography of a region in Africa and a region in Asia
3 mapped lessons
ge-hp-1Human and physical geographyLandscapes and change
Understand how geographical processes interact to create distinctive human and physical landscapes that change over time
8 mapped lessons
- Erosion, transport and deposition3 marked
- Flooding and how we manage it3 marked
- Glaciation and the landscapes it left3 marked
- A river's journey from source to sea3 marked
- How waves shape a coastline3 marked
- Inside the Earth and the theory of plate tectonics4 marked
- Plate margins: destructive, constructive, conservative and collision4 marked
- Extreme weather: tropical storms and UK flooding4 marked
ge-hp-2Human and physical geographyWeather and climate
Understand weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present
6 mapped lessons
- Why biomes sit where they do3 marked
- Why climate decides vegetation3 marked
- Tropical rainforests: layers, cycles and adaptation3 marked
- Global atmospheric circulation and why deserts sit where they do4 marked
- Extreme weather: tropical storms and UK flooding4 marked
- Climate change: the evidence and the causes4 marked
ge-hp-3Human and physical geographyBiomes and ecosystems
Understand the key processes in biology relating to biomes, vegetation belts and ecosystems
5 mapped lessons
ge-hp-4Human and physical geographyPopulation and migration
Understand population and urbanisation, including international development and the causes and effects of migration
6 mapped lessons
ge-s-2Geographical skills and fieldworkOrdnance Survey and GIS
Interpret Ordnance Survey maps, including using grid references, scale, topographical and other thematic mapping, and aerial and satellite photographs
2 mapped lessons
ge-hp-6Human and physical geographyRivers and coasts
Understand rivers, coasts and glaciation and the physical processes that give rise to landscapes, and how they change over time
3 mapped lessons
ge-hp-8Human and physical geographyTectonic hazards
Understand tectonic processes and hazards, including earthquakes and volcanic activity
5 mapped lessons
ge-s-4Geographical skills and fieldworkUsing GIS
Use geographical information systems (GIS) to view, analyse and interpret places and data
2 mapped lessons
ge-p-3Place knowledgeContrasting regions
Understand the physical and human characteristics of an area of the UK and a wider region of the world beyond Europe
3 mapped lessons
Year 9
6 objectivesge-hp-5Human and physical geographyResources
Understand the use of natural resources, including energy, food, minerals and water
4 mapped lessons
ge-s-3Geographical skills and fieldworkFieldwork
Use fieldwork in contrasting locations to collect, analyse and draw conclusions from geographical data
4 mapped lessons
ge-hp-7Human and physical geographyUrbanisation
Understand urbanisation, including the causes and geographical effects, at country and city scale, of urbanisation and megacities
4 mapped lessons
ge-hp-9Human and physical geographyEconomic activity
Understand economic activity in the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary sectors, and the change in their inter-relationships in different economic settings
3 mapped lessons
ge-s-5Geographical skills and fieldworkInterpreting geographical data
Interpret and analyse a range of quantitative and qualitative data, including statistical data on trends and relationships between geographical phenomena
9 mapped lessons
- River fieldwork: test a geographical idea3 marked
- Development, inequality and population movement3 marked
- Global trade: from raw material to consumer3 marked
- Earthquakes: primary and secondary effects4 marked
- Climate change: the evidence and the causes4 marked
- Measuring development and the changing economic world4 marked
- GIS and presenting geographical data4 marked
- Fieldwork enquiry: from question to conclusion4 marked
- Interpreting geographical data3 marked
ge-hp-10Human and physical geographyClimate change
Understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and be influenced by, climate change
4 mapped lessons
History
22 objectives shownHistory
Britain and the wider world
Year 7
4 objectiveshi-b-1Britain 1066-1901Medieval Britain
Understand the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509
3 mapped lessons
hi-s-1Historical enquiryHistorical concepts
Understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance
12 mapped lessons
- Chapter 1: Britain before the factories3 marked
- Chapter 3: Steam, cotton and the factory system3 marked
- Chapter 4: The new industrial city3 marked
- Chapter 7: Reform and the industrial balance sheet3 marked
- Lesson 2: The King's Great Matter3 marked
- Lesson 5: Reformation from above and below3 marked
- Lesson 6: Edward, Mary and Elizabeth3 marked
- Lesson 2: The battles of 10663 marked
- Lesson 5: Land, lordship and government3 marked
- Lesson 1: Europe goes to war3 marked
- Lesson 7: Britain and the world after empire3 marked
- Why did abolition happen?3 marked
hi-b-7Britain 1066-1901The Norman Conquest
Understand the impact through time of the Norman Conquest on society and the establishment of feudal government
6 mapped lessons
hi-s-5Historical enquiryHistorical perspective
Gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history
4 mapped lessons
Year 8
10 objectiveshi-b-2Britain 1066-1901The Tudors
Understand the development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745, including the English Reformation and its impact
7 mapped lessons
- Lesson 1: England on the eve of Reformation3 marked
- Lesson 2: The King's Great Matter3 marked
- Lesson 3: Breaking with Rome3 marked
- Lesson 4: Dissolving the monasteries3 marked
- Lesson 5: Reformation from above and below3 marked
- Lesson 6: Edward, Mary and Elizabeth3 marked
- Lesson 7: Reformation balance sheet3 marked
hi-b-3Britain 1066-1901Crown and Parliament
Understand the changing role of the monarchy and the causes and consequences of the English Civil Wars
1 mapped lesson
hi-b-4Britain 1066-1901Industrial Britain
Understand ideas, political power, industry and empire in Britain 1745-1901, including the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society
7 mapped lessons
- Chapter 1: Britain before the factories3 marked
- Chapter 2: Why did industrialisation begin in Britain?3 marked
- Chapter 3: Steam, cotton and the factory system3 marked
- Chapter 4: The new industrial city3 marked
- Chapter 5: Workers, children and factory evidence3 marked
- Chapter 6: Disease, evidence and public health3 marked
- Chapter 7: Reform and the industrial balance sheet3 marked
hi-b-5Britain 1066-1901Empire and abolition
Understand Britain's transatlantic slave trade, its effects and its eventual abolition
3 mapped lessons
hi-wo-1Wider world historyThematic study
Understand a study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils' chronological knowledge beyond 1066
1 mapped lesson
hi-s-2Historical enquiryWorking with evidence
Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims
8 mapped lessons
- Chapter 5: Workers, children and factory evidence3 marked
- Chapter 6: Disease, evidence and public health3 marked
- Lesson 1: England on the eve of Reformation3 marked
- Lesson 3: Breaking with Rome3 marked
- Lesson 7: Reformation balance sheet3 marked
- Lesson 1: A kingdom without an heir3 marked
- Lesson 4: Resistance and the Harrying3 marked
- Lesson 7: Domesday verdict3 marked
hi-b-6Britain 1066-1901Monarchy and religion
Understand the development of the Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745, including the theory and practice of monarchy and the origins and progress of the English Reformation
6 mapped lessons
hi-b-8Britain 1066-1901The growth of Parliament
Understand how the emergence and growth of Parliament shaped political power in Britain
1 mapped lesson
hi-w-4Challenges 1901 to the presentEmpire and abolition revisited
Understand Britain's transatlantic slave trade, its effects and its eventual abolition, in the context of empire
3 mapped lessons
hi-s-6Historical enquirySources and interpretation
Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources, and how and why historians have interpreted the past in different ways
11 mapped lessons
- Chapter 1: Britain before the factories3 marked
- Chapter 5: Workers, children and factory evidence3 marked
- Chapter 6: Disease, evidence and public health3 marked
- Lesson 4: Dissolving the monasteries3 marked
- Lesson 5: Reformation from above and below3 marked
- Lesson 7: Reformation balance sheet3 marked
- Lesson 2: The battles of 10663 marked
- Lesson 7: Domesday verdict3 marked
- Lesson 2: War, society and memory3 marked
- Lesson 3: Democracy under pressure3 marked
- Lesson 4: The Holocaust: persecution to genocide3 marked
Year 9
8 objectiveshi-w-1Challenges 1901 to the presentThe twentieth century
Understand challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day, including the First and Second World Wars and the Holocaust
5 mapped lessons
hi-w-2Challenges 1901 to the presentPost-war Britain
Understand social, cultural and technological change in post-war British society
2 mapped lessons
hi-wo-2Wider world historyWorld study
Understand a significant society or issue in world history and its interconnections with other world developments
1 mapped lesson
hi-s-3Historical enquiryInterpretations
Discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
3 mapped lessons
hi-w-3Challenges 1901 to the presentBritain and the world
Understand the changing nature of the United Kingdom's relationships with the rest of Europe and the wider world in the twentieth century
3 mapped lessons
hi-wo-3Wider world historyA world study
Understand at least one study of a significant society or issue in world history and its interconnections with other world developments
1 mapped lesson
hi-wo-4Wider world historyA non-European society
Understand a study of a non-European society that provides historical contrasts with British history
1 mapped lesson
hi-s-4Historical enquiryInterpreting the twentieth century
Understand the challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world, including the Holocaust and the role of ideology, and how these are represented and interpreted
2 mapped lessons
Computing
22 objectives shownComputing
Data, code and digital literacy
Year 7
5 objectivesco-dl-3Creativity and digital literacyOnline safety
Understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting online identity and privacy
2 mapped lessons
co-a-6Algorithms and programmingAlgorithms and debugging
Understand simple algorithms, expressed using sequence, selection and iteration, and correct errors in algorithms
2 mapped lessons
co-d-3Data and representationRepresenting sound, images and text
Understand how sound, images and text can be represented and manipulated in a digital form
1 mapped lesson
co-dl-4Creativity and digital literacyCommunication and collaboration online
Understand the opportunities computer networks offer for communication and collaboration
1 mapped lesson
co-dl-5Creativity and digital literacyRecognising and reporting harm
Recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns
1 mapped lesson
Year 8
12 objectivesco-a-1Algorithms and programmingComputational thinking
Design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
1 mapped lesson
co-a-3Algorithms and programmingProgramming
Use two or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems
1 mapped lesson
co-a-4Algorithms and programmingData structures and modularity
Use a variety of data structures, including lists, tables or arrays, and design modular programs that use procedures or functions
3 mapped lessons
co-a-5Algorithms and programmingBoolean logic
Understand simple Boolean logic and some of its uses in circuits and programming
1 mapped lesson
co-d-1Data and representationBinary and data representation
Understand how numbers can be represented in binary, and be able to carry out simple operations on binary numbers
1 mapped lesson
co-d-2Data and representationStoring and processing data
Understand how instructions are stored and executed within a computer system, and how data of various types can be represented and manipulated digitally
3 mapped lessons
co-sy-1Computer systems and networksComputer systems
Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
2 mapped lessons
co-sy-2Computer systems and networksNetworks and the internet
Understand how computer networks, including the internet, can provide multiple services such as the World Wide Web
2 mapped lessons
co-dl-1Creativity and digital literacyCreative digital projects
Undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using and combining multiple applications to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data
1 mapped lesson
co-dl-2Creativity and digital literacyDigital artefacts
Create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital artefacts for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability
1 mapped lesson
co-a-8Algorithms and programmingModular programs and debugging
Design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions, and test and correct them systematically
2 mapped lessons
co-d-4Data and representationData processing and hardware
Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate with one another to process data
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
5 objectivesco-a-2Algorithms and programmingAlgorithms
Understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking, and use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
1 mapped lesson
co-a-7Algorithms and programmingSorting and searching
Understand several key algorithms, including those for sorting and searching, and use logical reasoning to compare their utility
1 mapped lesson
co-sy-3Computer systems and networksBoolean logic in systems
Understand simple Boolean logic (for example AND, OR and NOT) and some of its uses in circuits and programming, and its use in computational thinking
1 mapped lesson
co-sy-4Computer systems and networksTechnology and society
Understand the impact of digital technology on wider society, including issues of individual privacy and cyber security
1 mapped lesson
co-a-9Algorithms and programmingComputational problem solving
Understand a range of ways to use technology across the curriculum to analyse, design and solve problems computationally
1 mapped lesson
Art & Design
11 objectives shownArt & Design
Drawing, media and visual thinking
Year 7
1 objectivesar-s-1Practical skillsObservational drawing
Use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas
3 mapped lessons
Year 8
8 objectivesar-s-2Practical skillsHandling media
Increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials
2 mapped lessons
ar-s-3Practical skillsDrawing skills
Use drawing to record ideas and observations with control of line, tone, texture, shape and proportion
1 mapped lesson
ar-s-4Practical skillsThree dimensions and other media
Work in three dimensions and with other media such as printmaking, collage and digital imaging
1 mapped lesson
ar-i-1Developing ideasDeveloping ideas
Use a range of techniques and media, including painting, to develop and refine their ideas
3 mapped lessons
ar-i-2Developing ideasCritique and refinement
Analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work
3 mapped lessons
ar-i-3Developing ideasResearch and sources
Research and gather visual and other source material to inform and develop a personal creative response
1 mapped lesson
ar-c-1Artists and contextArt in context
Understand about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day
3 mapped lessons
ar-c-2Artists and contextArtists and makers
Study the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing differences and similarities and making links to their own work
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
2 objectivesar-i-4Developing ideasExperimentation
Take creative risks, experiment with process and review the effect of changes on the finished piece
1 mapped lesson
ar-c-3Artists and contextArt, culture and society
Understand how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation
1 mapped lesson
Citizenship
22 objectives shownCitizenship
Democracy, law, rights and money
Year 7
4 objectivesci-l-1Law and justiceRights and liberties
Understand the precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-6Democracy and governmentIdentity and diversity
Understand the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-5Law and justiceVolunteering and community
Understand the different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of their community, to include the opportunity to participate actively in community volunteering
1 mapped lesson
ci-m-4Financial capabilityBudgeting and opportunity cost
Understand the concept of a personal budget, opportunity cost, and the balance between managing money day-to-day and planning for the future
1 mapped lesson
Year 8
11 objectivesci-d-1Democracy and governmentHow the UK is governed
Understand the development of the political system of democratic government in the United Kingdom, including the roles of citizens, Parliament and the monarch
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-2Democracy and governmentElections and voting
Understand the operation of Parliament, including voting and elections, and the role of political parties
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-4Democracy and governmentLocal democracy
Understand the functions and uses of local government and how decisions are made in the local area
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-2Law and justiceLaw and justice
Understand the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, including the role of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-3Law and justiceCriminal and civil law
Understand the difference between criminal and civil law, and how the legal system deals with young people
2 mapped lessons
ci-m-1Financial capabilityMoney and budgeting
Understand the functions and uses of money, the importance and practice of budgeting, and managing risk
2 mapped lessons
ci-m-2Financial capabilityIncome and spending
Understand income, spending, saving and the choices involved in managing personal finances
2 mapped lessons
ci-d-8Democracy and governmentThe media and accountability
Understand the roles played by the media and a free press in providing information and holding those in power to account
1 mapped lesson
ci-m-5Financial capabilityPublic finances and financial products
Understand a range of financial products and services, and how public money is raised and spent
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-9Democracy and governmentActive citizenship
Understand the different ways a citizen can participate actively in democratic and electoral processes, including through community volunteering and campaigning
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-8Law and justiceSources of law
Understand the legal system in the UK, different sources of law and how the law helps society deal with complex problems
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
7 objectivesci-d-3Democracy and governmentCommunities and participation
Understand the roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society, and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-5Democracy and governmentTaking citizenship action
Understand the actions citizens can take in democratic and electoral processes to influence decisions locally, nationally and beyond
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-4Law and justiceRights and responsibilities
Understand human rights and the responsibilities that come with the rights citizens hold
1 mapped lesson
ci-m-3Financial capabilityCredit, debt and risk
Understand credit, debt, insurance and the risks attached to different financial products
1 mapped lesson
ci-d-7Democracy and governmentElectoral systems
Understand the different electoral systems used in and beyond the United Kingdom, and actions citizens can take to influence decisions
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-6Law and justiceHuman rights in practice
Understand the concept of human rights and how they are protected, and the different ways a citizen can take part in decision-making and voting
1 mapped lesson
ci-l-7Law and justiceGovernment beyond the UK
Understand other systems and forms of government, both democratic and non-democratic, beyond the United Kingdom
1 mapped lesson
Languages
26 objectives shownLanguages
Speaking, listening, reading and writing
Year 7
7 objectivesml-li-1ListeningListening skills
Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately
3 mapped lessons
ml-sp-4SpeakingAsking and answering
Ask and answer questions and take part in short role plays on familiar topics
3 mapped lessons
ml-gr-3Grammar and vocabularyVocabulary building
Develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests
3 mapped lessons
ml-gr-5Grammar and vocabularyPhonics and sound patterns
Use and understand the sound system of the language, applying phonic knowledge to new words
3 mapped lessons
ml-li-4ListeningUnderstanding conversations
Understand and respond to spoken language and short conversations, including some extended talk
1 mapped lesson
ml-sp-5SpeakingPronunciation basics
Use accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
1 mapped lesson
ml-wr-4WritingShort texts
Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing
3 mapped lessons
Year 8
12 objectivesml-li-2ListeningListening and transcription
Transcribe words and short sentences that they hear with increasing accuracy
1 mapped lesson
ml-sp-1SpeakingConversation
Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses
3 mapped lessons
ml-sp-2SpeakingPronunciation and fluency
Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation
2 mapped lessons
ml-re-1ReadingReading comprehension
Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources
2 mapped lessons
ml-re-3ReadingDeducing meaning
Deduce meaning from a variety of texts, using context and knowledge of word patterns and cognates
3 mapped lessons
ml-wr-1WritingWriting at length
Write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, and write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions
3 mapped lessons
ml-wr-3WritingTranslation into English
Translate short written text from the foreign language into English, conveying meaning accurately
3 mapped lessons
ml-gr-1Grammar and vocabularyTenses
Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied
4 mapped lessons
ml-gr-4Grammar and vocabularyAccuracy in writing
Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation, including gender, agreement and word order as appropriate to the language
3 mapped lessons
ml-re-4ReadingUnderstanding longer texts
Read and understand the main points and some detail from a range of authentic and adapted materials, including some longer texts
3 mapped lessons
ml-wr-5WritingPersonal and social interest
Describe matters of personal and social interest clearly, both in speech and in writing, presenting facts and expressing opinions
3 mapped lessons
ml-gr-6Grammar and vocabularyDeriving meaning
Apply linguistic knowledge of the language to derive meaning of unfamiliar words, including through use of a dictionary
2 mapped lessons
Year 9
7 objectivesml-li-3ListeningAuthentic listening
Listen to authentic spoken language, including native speakers at near-normal speed, and identify main points and detail
1 mapped lesson
ml-sp-3SpeakingExtended speaking
Express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing
1 mapped lesson
ml-re-2ReadingLiterary texts
Read literary texts in the language, such as stories, songs, poems and letters, to stimulate ideas and develop creative expression
3 mapped lessons
ml-wr-2WritingTranslation into the language
Translate short written text accurately into the foreign language
3 mapped lessons
ml-gr-2Grammar and vocabularyGrammar in use
Use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods as appropriate
2 mapped lessons
ml-li-5ListeningMain points and gist
Detect and understand the main points and gist of spoken passages, discerning between fact and opinion
3 mapped lessons
ml-re-5ReadingGrammar for translation
Use their knowledge of grammar to understand and translate meaning from a range of written material
1 mapped lesson
Design & Technology
16 objectives shownDesign & Technology
Design, make, evaluate and cook
Year 7
2 objectivesdt-m-3MakePlanning and safe working
Work safely and accurately, planning the order of making and managing time and resources
1 mapped lesson
dt-c-1Cooking and nutritionCooking and nutrition
Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health, and cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes
1 mapped lesson
Year 8
12 objectivesdt-d-1DesignDesign problems
Identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to reformulate problems given to them
1 mapped lesson
dt-d-2DesignSpecifications and users
Develop specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations
1 mapped lesson
dt-d-3DesignGenerating ideas
Use a variety of approaches to generate creative ideas, including biomimicry and user-centred design
1 mapped lesson
dt-d-4DesignCommunicating designs
Develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, mathematical modelling and computer-based tools
1 mapped lesson
dt-m-1MakeMaking skills
Select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely
1 mapped lesson
dt-m-2MakeMaterials and components
Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials and components, taking into account their properties
1 mapped lesson
dt-e-1EvaluateAnalysing products
Analyse the work of past and present professionals and others to develop and broaden their understanding
1 mapped lesson
dt-e-2EvaluateTesting and refining
Test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products against a specification, taking into account the views of intended users
1 mapped lesson
dt-t-1Technical knowledgeStructures and materials
Understand and use the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve functioning solutions
1 mapped lesson
dt-t-3Technical knowledgeMechanisms
Understand how mechanical systems such as levers, linkages and gears create movement and change forces
2 mapped lessons
dt-c-2Cooking and nutritionWhere food comes from
Understand the source, seasonality and characteristics of a broad range of ingredients
2 mapped lessons
dt-c-3Cooking and nutritionCooking techniques
Become competent in a range of cooking techniques, including selecting and preparing ingredients and using a range of equipment safely
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
2 objectivesdt-e-3EvaluateDesign in society
Understand developments in design and technology, its impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers
1 mapped lesson
dt-t-2Technical knowledgeSystems and control
Understand how more advanced mechanical and electrical systems can be used in their products, and apply computing to embed intelligence in products
1 mapped lesson
Music
12 objectives shownMusic
Performing, composing and listening
Year 7
3 objectivesmu-p-1PerformingPerforming
Play and perform confidently in a range of solo and ensemble contexts using their voice, playing instruments musically, fluently and with accuracy and expression
1 mapped lesson
mu-l-1Listening and appraisingListening
Listen with increasing discrimination to a wide range of music from great composers and musicians
1 mapped lesson
mu-n-1Musical notation and theoryElements of music
Identify and use the inter-related dimensions of music expressively, including pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture and structure
2 mapped lessons
Year 8
8 objectivesmu-p-2PerformingImprovising
Improvise and compose, and extend and develop musical ideas by drawing on a range of musical structures, styles, genres and traditions
1 mapped lesson
mu-p-3PerformingEnsemble skills
Play music with technical control, keeping in time with others and responding to a conductor or leader
1 mapped lesson
mu-c-1ComposingNotation in composition
Use staff and other relevant notations appropriately and accurately in a range of musical styles, genres and traditions
1 mapped lesson
mu-c-2ComposingComposing for a purpose
Compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions of music
1 mapped lesson
mu-c-3ComposingMusic technology
Use music technology appropriately to capture, change and combine sounds
1 mapped lesson
mu-l-2Listening and appraisingMusic history and context
Develop a deepening understanding of the music that they perform and to which they listen, and its history
1 mapped lesson
mu-l-3Listening and appraisingTraditions and styles
Identify and describe music from different times, places and traditions, using appropriate musical vocabulary
2 mapped lessons
mu-n-2Musical notation and theoryReading notation
Read and use staff notation, including pitch and rhythm notation, with increasing fluency
1 mapped lesson
Year 9
1 objectivesmu-n-3Musical notation and theoryHarmony and tonality
Understand chords, keys and scales, and how harmony is used within different styles of music
1 mapped lesson
PE
11 objectives shownPE
Movement, tactics, fitness and outdoor challenge
Year 7
2 objectivespe-t-1Technique and performanceGames and competition
Use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games
1 mapped lesson
pe-f-3Health and fitnessSafe practice
Understand warming up, cooling down and safe practice when taking part in physical activity
3 mapped lessons
Year 8
9 objectivespe-t-2Technique and performanceAthletics and gymnastics
Develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports, such as athletics and gymnastics
2 mapped lessons
pe-t-3Technique and performanceDance
Perform dances using advanced dance techniques within a range of dance styles and forms
1 mapped lesson
pe-t-4Technique and performanceTactics across game types
Use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in invasion, net and striking and fielding games
2 mapped lessons
pe-ta-1Competitive sport and tacticsPerformance analysis
Analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
3 mapped lessons
pe-ta-2Competitive sport and tacticsRules and fair play
Understand the rules, roles and responsibilities of officials and players, and apply them fairly in competition
2 mapped lessons
pe-f-1Health and fitnessHealthy active lives
Take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs, and lead healthy, active lives
3 mapped lessons
pe-f-2Health and fitnessFitness and the body
Develop components of fitness through sustained physical activity, understanding the effects of exercise on the body
5 mapped lessons
pe-o-1Outdoor and adventurous activityOutdoor and adventurous activity
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges, working in a team and building trust
1 mapped lesson
pe-o-2Outdoor and adventurous activityTeamwork and problem solving
Solve problems individually and as part of a group, encouraging others and working collaboratively to meet a challenge
1 mapped lesson