Archive for the ‘ks3’ Category

Food for thought- new scheme

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

One of my tasks for the holiday is to produce a new Key Stage 3 scheme of work.

A bit of context is needed… the scheme is for year 7 and based around food, but it will deliver atlas skills, some basic numeracy and ICT skills. It will probably be taught around the mid part of the first half-term, so I’m looking at easing them in, as well as developing good habits.

I’m not sure whether this is the start of the scheme or not (I just wanted to make a start!), I’ve been thinking about how to open the unit. This was my first bit of inspiration.

(more…)

KS3 baseline…

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Hiding from the heat I’ve been trying to get to grips with the new Key Stage 3 levels, I’ve produced a baseline to encourage extended answers (2mb doc). We already do a place baseline, I’d be grateful for any feedback.


Switch to our mobile site