Unit: Who lived in 'British' America?

1. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Peoples

In this lesson we will learn about the cultures, languages and lives of the Algonquian speaking members of the Powhatan people.

2. Masters and Servants

In this lesson we will learn about who lived in early north America by looking at their stories.

3. Sugar Barons

In this lesson we will learn about some of the British families who made fortunes in the Caribbean from sugar.

4. Enslaved People

In this lesson we will learn about the enslaved people who worked on the sugar plantations in British America.

Unit: How far did working conditions improve over the nineteenth century?

1. Child labour during the Industrial Revolution

In this lesson you will learn about how the Industrial Revolution transformed working-conditions in England between 1750-1850.

2. Changing labour laws

In this lesson you will learn about the ways in which governments tried to improve working conditions during the nineteenth century.

3. Popular protest, 1800-1850

In this lesson you will learn about popular protests against poor working conditions at the start of the nineteenth century.

4. Popular protest, 1850-1900

In this lesson you will learn about the Lancashire Cotton Famine and the Matchgirls strike. You will use these examples and knowledge from previous lessons to answer our enquiry question.

Unit: When was the turning point during the Second World War?

1. Blitzkrieg and Nazi control of Europe

In this lesson, you will learn about the features of blitzkrieg and Nazi control in Europe.

2. The Battle of Britain and aerial bombardment

In this lesson, you will learn about the events and impact of the Battle of Britain.

3. Invasion of the USSR

In this lesson, you will learn about the events and impact of the Nazi invasion of the USSR.

4. Pearl Harbour and the War in the Pacific

In this lesson, you will learn about the events and impact of the attack on Pearl Harbour.

5. Stalingrad and D-Day

In this lesson, you will learn about the events and impact of Stalingrad and D-Day.

6. VE and VJ Days

In this lesson, you will learn about the events and impact of VE and VJ Days.

Unit: Pop art: modern popular culture

1. Julian Opie Portraits (Part 1)

Creating a Pop Art Portrait in the style of Julian Opie.

2. Julian Opie Portraits (Part 2)

Adding colour to your Pop Art Portrait in the style of Julian Opie.

3. Andy Warhol (Part 1)

Creating a digital portrait in the style of Andy Warhol.

4. Andy Warhol (Part 2)

Creating digital artwork from a drawing in the style of Andy Warhol.

5. Richard Hamilton (Part 1)

Creating a collage in the style of Richard Hamilton.

6. Wayne Thiebaud (Part 1)

Creating your own Wayne Thiebaud-inspired mixed-media artwork.

7. Wayne Thiebaud (Part 2)

Creating your own Wayne Thiebaud-inspired drawing using the grid method.

8. Claes Oldenburg (Part 1)

Creating your own Claes Oldenburg-inspired sculpture.

9. Claes Oldenburg (Part 2)

Creating your own Claes Oldenburg-inspired weave of an ice lolly.

10. Pop Art Evaluation

Evaluating your Pop Art project.

Unit: Computing Systems

1. Get in gear

In this first lesson about computing systems, you will focus on what sets these devices apart from other purpose-built machinery: it is their ability to execute programs that allows them to modify their operation and perform different tasks, and thus become our most versatile ‘tool for thought’.

2. Under the hood

Learners will discover how all computing systems, regardless of form or capabilities, make use of the same components: a processor, memory, storage, input and output devices, and communication components. They will form a simple, concise picture of what each of these ‘universal’ components does, and how they work together in order to execute programs.

3. Orchestra Conductor

This lesson will introduce the operating system, which is responsible for managing the complexity of modern computing devices. Here, operating systems will serve as an additional bridge between theory and practice.

4. It's only logical

The goal of the lesson: to bridge the gap between logic and circuits, and make the direct link between them explicit. This is the last step in the learners’ journey through the hierarchy of a computing system, from programs, to the hardware responsible for executing the programs, and now, to the fundamental components that comprise this hardware.

5. Thinking machines

In this lesson, learners will attempt to define the term ‘artificial intelligence’, and explore the kinds of problems that it has traditionally dealt with. They will also focus on machine learning, and investigate its relationship with conventional programming. Learners will move on to use Google Teachable Machine, to gain an insight into what training a model involves, and the ethical considerations that are tied into building any system that makes decisions.

6. Sharing

Learners will move away from the technical aspects of software and hardware that have been the focus of the unit and learn some of the key concepts of open source software. They will explore this through a discussion about some common Scratch practices that they are already familiar with ( sharing, ‘seeing inside’ projects, and ‘remixing’), and a reflection on the implications of these practices.

1. What is the role of chords?

In this lesson you will learn all about chords and their role in a piece of music. You will learn how to construct a triad, the difference between major and minor chords, and how to play Am and Em chords on a variety of instruments. Finally, you will be able to show off what you have learned by playing along to a backing track.

2. How do chords help us to identify reggae?

In this lesson, you will learn about how we can identify reggae music by the rhythm in which the chords are played. You will learn about the music of two reggae artists, and learn how to play chords in a reggae style. You will add the G major chord to your repertoire, and end the lesson by playing along to a more challenging backing track on your instrument.

3. Which are the most useful chords?

In this lesson you will learn about primary chords and how these can be used to harmonise melodies. You will explore how to play chords in syncopated rhythms, and learn how to harmonise your own melody.

4. How can secondary chords be introduced in an accompaniment?

In this lesson you will learn about the secondary chords and how these can be used to add interest to chord progressions. You will learn how to create your own chord progression and explore how to make it more rhythmically exciting.

5. How can we play in a virtual band?

In this lesson, you will consolidate your learning so far by creating two contrasting chord progressions. You will learn how to input these into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and compose other parts to play in your virtual band.

6. How are pop songs constructed?

In this lesson, you will learn all about the different sections in a song structure. You will learn how to play a complete pop song, and then structure your own pop song in a digital audio workstation.

7. Performing popular music drum patterns

In this lesson, you will explore the different parts of the drum kit, and five of the most important drum patterns in popular music. You will learn how to identify these patterns by ear and play them on a home-made drum kit.

8. To explore how popular music drum patterns communicate a style, and understand how and why the band set-up has changed

In this lesson, you will learn how and why the band set-up has changed since the 1950s. You will explore how to create your own band set-up on a DAW and learn how to create an appropriate drum beat for your 'band'.

9. To be able to identify musical contrast in a song, and understand how a musical group communicates and balances the sound

In this lesson, you will learn all about how members of a band play in time together, and how they can pull off a great performance. You will learn about balance, why it is important, and how musicians address balance in performances and recordings. You will explore how to fix balance issues yourself using a DAW.

10. Understanding chord inversions: Composing a successful 4-chord chord progression

In this lesson, you will learn all about inversions - how and why do we play the pitches of a chord in a different order. You will explore voice leading and the importance of moving smoothly between chords, and this will culminate in you crafting a chord sequence with inversions and excellent voice leading.

11. To understand how to add interest and contrast to a chord sequence

In this lesson, you will learn how to add interest to a chord sequence through the use of extended chords, varying rhythms and accompaniment patterns. You will put this into practice on a DAW (digital audio workstation).

12. To understand how word are set to music, and explore how to compose lyrics in a structure

In this lesson, you will learn about the different ways words can be set to music and how verses and choruses are structured. You will learn how to generate ideas and write your own verse of a song. You will then explore various ways to refine your ideas.

13. To understand how to compose a rap

In this lesson, you will learn what rap is, and how to compose a 16 bar rap verse. You will explore the work of rap artists and learn how to prepare for a performance of your own work.

1. Describing events in the past and present (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we are going to practise using '-AR' verbs in the first person to describe events in the past and present.

2. Describing events in the past and present (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we are going to further practise using '-AR' verbs in the first person to describe events in the past and present.

3. Comparing past experiences (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we compare past experiences, using the past (preterite) tense of '-AR' verbs in the 1st and 2nd persons singular. This lesson includes the use of a site called Quizlet, which you will need to ask your parent or carer to help you with. Oak National Academy are not responsible for third party content.

4. Comparing past experiences (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we compare past experiences, using the past (preterite) tense of '-AR' verbs.

5. Talking about people and places now vs in general (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we will be talking about people and places now vs in general, revisiting the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' in singular persons.

6. Talking about people and places now vs in general (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we will continue talking about people and places now versus in general. We will also revisit 'ser' and 'estar' in plural persons.

7. Comparing what you and someone else (we) do (News and Media) (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we will be using the present tense of '-ER' verbs in the 1st person singular (I) and 1st person plural (we) in the context of talking about what journalists do. This lesson includes the use of a site called Quizlet, which you will need to ask your parent or carer to help you with. Oak National Academy are not responsible for third party content.

8. Comparing what you and someone else (we) do (News and Media) (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we will continue to use the present tense of '-ER' verbs in the 1st person plural in the context of talking about news and media. We will also use the present simple tense for ongoing actions. This lesson includes the use of a site called Quizlet, which you will need to ask your parent or carer to help you with. Oak National Academy are not responsible for third party content.

9. Describing what people do (At home) (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we will look again at the verb 'hacer' and how to use subject pronouns to say what different people are doing or making.

10. Describing what people do (At home) (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we will use the 1st and 3rd persons plural of the verb 'hacer', together with subject pronouns to say what different people are doing or making.

11. Asking what someone can/must do (in class) (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we will revisit the modal verb 'poder', revising 'puedo', 'puede', 'pueden' and introducing 'podemos'.

12. Asking what people can and must do (in class) (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we will look again at the modal verb 'deber' and revisit forms of 'poder' to say what we can and must do.

13. Describing what you and someone else (we) do (parties / celebrations) (Part 1/2)

In this lesson we will practise forming the first person plural of '-IR' verbs in the present tense and we will practise pronouncing words with a stressed penultimate syllable.

14. Describing what you and someone else (we) do (parties / celebrations) (Part 2/2)

In this lesson we will consolidate the first person plural of '-IR' verbs in the present tense, consolidate the present simple tense for routine vs ongoing actions, and practise pronouncing words with a stressed penultimate syllable. This lesson includes the use of a site called Quizlet, which you will need to ask your parent or carer to help you with. Oak National Academy are not responsible for third party content.

Unit: Tectonics

1. What is the structure of the Earth?

This lesson will look at the structure of the Earth and how it has 4 layers, each with different characteristics.

2. What evidence is there that the Earth's crust moves?

This lesson will look at evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics and that the Earth's crust moves.

3. How do the Earth's plates move?

This lesson will look at how the Earth's plates move by convection currents, slab pull and ridge push.

4. What are the different plate boundaries?

This lesson will look at the four different types of plate boundaries and the tectonic activity that occurs at each one.

5. What are composite and shield volcanoes?

This lesson will look at the features of a volcano and the difference between composite and shield volcanoes.

6. How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions?

This lesson will look at how we can predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions.

7. What are the positive and negative impacts of volcanoes?

This lesson will look at the positive and negative impacts of volcanoes.

8. How can we measure and predict earthquakes?

This lesson will look at how we can measure and predict earthquakes to help save lives.

9. How can we prepare and protect against the impact of earthquakes?

This lesson will look at how we can prepare and protect against the impact of earthquakes.

10. Where is Haiti and what is it like?

This lesson will look at the country of Haiti and its key characteristics.

11. What happened in the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

This lesson will look at the causes and impacts of the Haiti 2010 earthquake.12.

12. What are tsunamis and how do they form?

This lesson will look at tsunamis and how they are formed.

13. Where is Japan and what is it like?

This lesson will look at the country of Japan, its key characteristics and why it is vulnerable to tsunamis.

14. What happened during the 2011 Japanese tsunami?

This lesson will look at the causes and impacts of the Japanese 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

15. What were the responses to the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami?

This lesson will look at the responses to the impacts of the Japanese 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

1. Microscopes 

20m video

2. Unicelluar organisms

18m video

3. Plant cells

22m video

4. Plants as organisms

18m video

5. Animal cells

20m video

6. Comparing animal and plant cells

11m video

7. Specialised cells

21m video

8. Animals as organisms

15m video

9. Digestive System

25m video

10. Respiratory System

19m video

11. Human Reproductive System

17m video

12. Fertilisation

15m video

13. Puberty and the Menstrual Cycle

18m video

14. Plant Reproduction

18m video

15. Energy Release

24m video

16. The Digestive System

25m video

17.  Adaptations of the small intestine

38m video

18. Enzymes

39m video

19. Plant Roots

21m video

20. Photosynthesis

17m video

21. The leaf

18m video

22. Transport in plants

12m video

23. The respiratory system

25m video

24. Aerobic respiration

25m video

25. Breathing

32m video

26. The effects of exercise on respiration

22m video

27. Anaerobic respiration

18m video

28. DNA

27m video

29. Inheritance

37m video  

Unit: Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

1. Context and Introduction to Annie John

Annie John is an incredible coming-of-age story set in the Caribbean. In this first lesson of the unit, we'll learn about the novel, its author and its setting. Let's get started!

2. Annie John's Fascinations and Fears

When Annie turns ten years old, there's something that terrifies and fascinates her in equal measure. In this lesson, we'll find out what it is.

3. Mothers and Daughters

If you've ever had a disagreement with a parent or carer, you will empathise with Annie in the section we're going to read today. We're going to explore how relationships become strained in Annie's household.

4. Annie John's school

How did you feel when you started your last school? In this lesson, the author brings to life Annie's first day at high school with rich and vivid imagery.

5. Annie John's memoir

When Annie is asked to share a personal story at school, her whole class is captivated. Today we'll find out what she writes about, and how it is both happy and sad.

6. Annie John and the Red Girl

When Annie makes friends with the dirty, barefooted Red Girl, she has to keep her a secret from her family. Today we'll find out just why Annie likes her so much.

7. Breaking the rules

In this lesson we'll read about Annie's rebellion! We'll explore how - and why - Annie rebels against authority as she grows older.

8. Columbus in Chains

Have you ever disagreed with something you've been taught? Today we'll see how Annie questions her school curriculum and challenges the colonial narratives imposed upon her.

9. Blessings and adversity

Annie grows older, and she is experiencing overwhelming emotions. In this lesson, we'll analyse the language Kincaid uses to bring Annie's changing feelings to life.

10. The Argument

Tensions increase in Annie's household, leading to the moment that will change everything. Today we will explore an argument between Annie and her mother that will lead to a dramatic turning point.

11. The Long Rain

Annie is miserable, and it just won't stop raining. Can Annie overcome her problems and fly away? In today's lesson, we'll find out.

12. I Am Annie John

In the dramatic ending to the novel, we'll explore how growing up is both exciting and painful. Can Annie make it on her own?

13. Writing about Annie John

We know the characters, the story and the vocabulary. Today we will put all our knowledge of Kincaid's novel together in writing an impressive essay about coming-of-age.

Creative Writing: memoir

1. What Is Memoir Writing?

Where are you right now? What impression does your location give of you? Today we will learn what memoir writing is, and we'll start our own memoir by writing about our surroundings.

2. Writing About a Memory

Think back to your earliest memory... What emotions does it evoke? Today we will explore how to bring an early memory alive with our words and write the second chapter of our memoir.

3. Writing About Someone Important

We're surrounded by people who have changed our lives in some way, so today we will describe an important person in our lives, for the third chapter of our memoir.

4. Creating Tension

How exciting is your writing? Today we will understand which language techniques can create suspense and tension, and use these techniques to write chapter 4 of our memoir.

5. Describing a Strong Emotion

In the final chapter of our memoir, we'll convey a powerful emotion using imagery. Then we can put all our work together and compile a finished piece!

8Y/T Band: Unit: Percentages

1. Percentages on a number line

In this lesson, you will learn where percentages are placed on a number line compared with fractions and decimals.

2. Converting to decimals

In this lesson, you will learn how to convert between decimals and percentages.

3. Converting from fractions to percentages

In this lesson, you will learn how to convert between fractions and percentages.

4. Percentages of amount

In this lesson, you will learn how to find the percentage of an amount using a bar model.

5. Percentages of amount (Part 2)

In this lesson, you will learn how to find the percentage of an amount by first finding 10% or 1%, and then scaling to find other percentages.

6. Decimal Multipliers

In this lesson, you will learn how to find the percentage of an amount by finding the decimal multiplier.

7. Increase by a percentage

In this lesson, we will learn how to increase an amount by a percentage, by using a decimal multiplier.

8. Decrease by a percentage

In this lesson you will learn how to decrease an amount by a percentage, by using a decimal multiplier.

8Y/T Band: Unit: Ratio

1. Groups

In this lesson, you will learn to use ratio notation to describe the composition of different groups.

2. In the same ratio

In this lesson, you will learn to scale up from one group to ‘many’ groups and use multiplicative relationships to calculate unknown values in the ‘many’ groups.

3. Equivalent ratios

In this lesson, you will learn how to represent ratios pictorially and use these representations to justify the equivalence of ratios.

4. The rule of four

In this lesson, you will identify multiplicative relationships between 'times tables' and use patterns to solve problems in direct proportion contexts.

5. Ratio and proportion in geometry I

In this lesson, you will compare the side lengths of triangles, one of which is an enlargement of the other, and calculate the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides.

6. Ratio and proportion in geometry II

In this lesson, you will divide oblique line segments into specified ratios by dividing the segment’s horizontal and vertical displacements in the same ratio.

7. Dividing into a ratio I

In this lesson, you will divide a quantity into a ratio of the form a : b and compare the relative sizes of the parts to each other and to the whole.

8. Dividing into a ratio II

In this lesson, you will divide a quantity into a ratio of the form a : b : c and compare the relative sizes of the parts to each other and to the whole.

8P Band: Unit: Accuracy and estimation

1. Rounding numbers using a number line

In this lesson we will learn how to use a number line to decide when to round up or down.

2. Rounding from a calculator: Approximating

In this lesson, students will learn about approximation and how to use that to approximate answers to calculations.

3. Rounding to significant figures (Part 1)

In this lesson you will be introduced to significant figures and understand the concept of degrees of accuracy. You will also learn how to round whole numbers to a given significant figure.

4. Rounding to significant figures (Part 2)

In this lesson, you will learn how to round decimal numbers to a given significant figure.

5. Rounding and Range

In this lesson, you will learn about range when it comes to rounding numbers.

6. Upper and Lower Bound

In this lesson, we will learn what upper and lower bound mean and how this links with range.

7. Solving Problems with Rounding

In this lesson, you will learn how to solve problems working with lower and upper bounds to find maximum and minimum values.

8. Estimation

In this lesson, you will learn how to estimate and solve problems using estimation.

8P Band: Unit: Forming and solving equations

1. Expressions and variables

In this lesson we will look at the different values that expressions can take, and how changing a variable can change the value of the expressions.

2. Equations and identities

In this lesson we will look at the difference between an equation and an identity.

3. Forming and solving linear equations 1

In this lesson we will look at how we can form linear equations, and solve them.

4. Forming and solving linear equations (Part 2)

In this lesson we will look at using different methods for forming and solving linear equations.

5. Equating linear expressions

In this lesson we will form equations for perimeters and equate them.

6. Solving further linear equations

In this lesson we will look at more difficult linear equations and solve them using algebraic methods.

7. Solving geometric problems using linear equations

In this lesson we will use our knowledge of geometry and angle facts to form and solve linear equations.

8. Forming and solving equations from descriptions

In this lesson we will form linear equations from worded descriptions, and then solve them.