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Key Stage 4 Learning

Year 11 Half Term Subject Topics

 
  Half Term 1 Half Term 2 Half Term 3
English  English Language Paper 2– Non-Fiction Reading and Writing

English Literature Paper 2 Section A and C: An Inspector Calls and Unseen Poetry Revision

English Language Paper 2– Non-Fiction Reading and Writing

English Literature Paper 1 Section A and B: Macbeth and A Christmas Carol

English Language Paper 1 and 2 Reading and Writing

English Literature Paper 2 Section B:  Love and Relationships

Maths Algebra AP Revision, Surds, Functions Proportion, Percentages, Vectors
Double Award
Science
B11: Hormonal Co-ordination 

P11: Wave properties  

P12: Electromagnetic Waves  

P13: Electromagnetism  

B12: Reproduction  

B13: Variation and Evolution  

B14: Genetics and evolution  

C10: Chemical Analysis  

C11: Earth’s Atmosphere  

C12: Earth’s resources  

History Conflict and Tension 1919-39 

Unit 1: Peace Treaties year  

Conflict and Tension 1919-39 

Unit 2: 

League of Nations 
Conflict and Tension 1919-39 

 

Unit 3: 

Steps to war
Geography UK Landscapes and Coastal Landscapes and Fieldtrip to Walton-on-the-Naze AP Revision and Fieldwork Fieldwork and Resource Management 
French Thematic contexts: 
My neighbourhood 
Thematic contexts: 

My personal world 

My neighbourhood 
Thematic contexts: 
Studying and my future 
RE Islam, Atheism, Humanism, Illuminati, Paganism, Rastfarianism and Scientology. Christianity, Animal Right, Freedom of Expression, Community, Jehovah's Witnesses, Gender, Social Justice and Mormonism Religion v Science, Medical Objections, Vaccinations, Stem Cell Research, Abortion and Genetic Engineering
Fine Art Own theme  

Review and develop idea. Could include a new artist  
Own theme  

Plan, develop and produce outcome during AP1 mock exam   
Unit 2 Exam released

Studies and research into theme  
Art, Craft & Design

Sweets and toys 

Outcome 

Sweets and toys 

Outcome 

EXAM Prep 

Eduqas  
Enterprise Explore ideas and plan for an enterprise  Explore ideas and plan for an enterprise  Pitch a micro-enterprise activity 
Photography Review and develop idea. Could include a new Photographer   Plan, develop and produce outcome during AP1 mock exam    Unit 2 Exam released  
Studies and research into theme  
ICT Planning, creating, modifying and using databases  Planning, creating, modifying and using databases  Planning, creating, modifying and using spreadsheet
Performing Arts Component 2: Release Component 2 Component 3: Release
Engineering Manufacturing components and evidencing practical tasks for NEA.
UNIT 3 – Exam content review
Manufacturing components and evidencing practical tasks for NEA.
UNIT 3 – Exam
Redesign of manufactured component.
UNIT 3 – Exam content review
Catering NEA - Analysing the brief. Menu ideas. Dish selection and methods. NEA - Impact of cooking methods on the nutrients in food. Factors to consider when planning a menu. NEA - review methods and contingencies. Cook two dishes for the practical assessment.
Business Studies Marketing Marketing Finance
3D Design Completing portfolio from year 10. Fantasy and demons’ project Unit 1 Externally set brief – exam prep
Construction Personal progression plan. Room plan project. Being organised Working as a team and completing small repair jobs 
Plastering
Core PE Boys Cross Country/Football/Basketball Football/Basketball Badminton/Table Tennis
Core PE Girls Cross Country/Football/Basketball Football/Basketball Badminton/Table Tennis

 

 

  Half Term 4 Half Term 5 Half Term 6
English  English Language Paper 1 and 2 Reading and Writing

Mixed Literature Paper 1 and 2 revisions and recall

Continue revision  
Maths AP2 Revision, Similarity and congruence Revision Revision
Double Award Science Adaptations, interdependance and competition, organising an ecosystem, biodiversity B15: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition  

B16: Organising an ecosystem.  

B17: Biodiversity and Ecosystems  

Close gaps topics (specified by pupil progress AP data) 
History The Inter-Wars Years 1919-1938 Revision  
Paper 2: Medicine and Elizabeth 
Revision: 
Paper 1: America and Conflict and Tension 
Geography Paper 3 Issue Evaluation and Geographical Skills  Adaptive revision and GCSE examinations Revision
French AP2 Revision Speaking Exam  
RE Religion, Ethics and Life and Death Revision Revision
Fine Art Unit 2 Exam  

Artist research 1 and 2 with ideas development.  

 

Plan and develop an outcome for final exam   
Unit 2 Exam  

Unit 2 - 10 hours exam  

 
Art, Craft and Design

EXAM Prep 

Eduqas 

EXAM Prep 

Eduqas 

 
Enterprise Pitch a micro-enterprise activity  Review own pitch for a micro-enterprise activity  Review own pitch for a micro-enterprise activity
Photography Photographer research 1 and 2 with ideas development.  

Plan and develop an outcome for final exam   

Photographer research 1 and 2 with ideas development.  

Plan and develop an outcome for final exam   
 
ICT Planning, creating, modifying and using spreadsheet  Planning, creating and modifying an automated document Planning, creating, manipulating and storing images 
Performing Arts Create a performance
(7 - 15 minutes)  
Comp 3  
Engineering Redesign of manufactured component.

UNIT 3 – Exam content review

Redesign of manufactured component.

UNIT 3 – Exam content review

Revision for unit 3 exam.
Catering Evaluation of outcome. Revision for the written exam. Revision for the written exam.
Business Studies Finance   Revision and Exam preparation  
3D Design Externally set brief – exam prep Externally set brief – exam prep Exam piece
Construction Brick laying Tiling Carpentry
Core PE Boys Athletics Choice  
Core PE Girls Athletics Choice