• Age groups: 11-14s
• Subjects: English, Science
• Topics: Energy

ENGLAND

KS3 English

Reading

Pupils should be taught to: 

·        understand increasingly challenging texts through:

o   learning new vocabulary, relating it explicitly to known vocabulary and understanding it with the help of context and dictionaries 

o   making inferences and referring to evidence in the text 

o   knowing the purpose, audience for and context of the writing and drawing on this knowledge to support comprehension 

o   checking their understanding to make sure that what they have read makes sense.

 

Writing

Pupils should be taught to: 

·        write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure and information through:

o   Summarising and organising material, and supporting ideas and arguments with any necessary factual detail 

 

Spoken English

Pupils should be taught to:

·        Speak confidently and effectively, including through:

o   participating in formal debates and structured discussions, summarising and/or building on what has been said

 

KS3 Science

Physics

Energy

Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context

·        Fuels and energy resources

 

Energy changes and transfers

·        Other processes that involve energy transfer: changing motion, dropping an object, completing an electrical circuit, stretching a spring, metabolism of food, burning fuels

 

SCOTLAND

Literacy and English

Listening and talking

Tools for listening and talking

When I engage with others, I can make a relevant contribution, encourage others to contribute and acknowledge that they have the right to hold a different opinion.

I can respond in ways appropriate to my role and use contributions to reflect on, clarify or adapt thinking.

LIT 3-02a

 

Reading

Tools for reading

I can select and use the strategies and resources I find most useful before I read, and as I read, to monitor and check my understanding.

LIT 3-13a

 

Finding and using information

I can make notes and organise them to develop my thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

LIT 3-15a

 

Understanding, analysing and evaluating

To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my sources.

LIT 3-18a

 

Writing

Organising and using information

I can use notes and other types of writing to generate and develop ideas, retain and recall information, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create original text.

I recognise when it is appropriate to quote from sources and when I should put points into my own words. I can acknowledge my sources appropriately.

LIT 3-25a

 

Sciences

Planet Earth

Energy sources and sustainability

Learners explore types, sources and uses of energy and develop their understanding of how energy is transferred and conserved. They consider the relevance of these concepts to everyday life. They explore the nature and sustainability of energy sources and discuss benefits and assess possible risks to form an informed view of responsible energy use.

 

Topical science

By considering current issues of science, learners increasingly develop their understanding of scientific concepts and their capacity to form informed social, moral and ethical views. They reflect upon and critically evaluate media portrayal of scientific findings.

 

Technologies

Technological developments in society and business

I understand how scientific and technological developments have contributed to changes in everyday products.
TCH 3-05a

I can identify the costs and benefits of using technologies to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment and business.

TCH 3-07a

 

WALES

KS3 English

Oracy

Developing and presenting information and ideas

 

Reading

Locating, selecting and using information

Responding to what has been read

 

Writing

Organising ideas and information

 

Personal and Social Education

Sustainable development and global citizenship

Learners should be given opportunities to:

·       develop a sense of personal responsibility towards local and global issues

and to understand:

·        the key issues of sustainable development and global citizenship, e.g. climate change

 

KS3 Science

How things work

Pupils should use and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding by investigating the science involved in a range of contemporary devices/machines and evaluate different energy resources and possibilities.

They should be given opportunities to study:

·       The conservation of energy and ways in which energy can be stored

·       Technologies under development, which may lead to more efficient use of energy resources or using them in new ways

 

NORTHERN IRELAND

 

KS3 Language and Literacy: English with Media Education

 

Talking, to include debate, role play, interviews, presentations and group discussions;

 

Reading and viewing for key ideas, enjoyment, engagement and empathy;

 

Plan and create an effective communication campaign, for example, participate in a model youth assembly or parliament about a global issue.

 

KS3 Science and Technology: Science

 

Research scientific information from a range of sources

 

Learn about:

Forces and energy

·       Forces and energy transfer

·       Using electricity

 

Investigate specific measures to improve and protect the environment, for example, renewable energy, efficient use of resources