by Andy Hill
Key Stage Three
November 21, 2011 in by Andy Hill
During Key Stage Three, students access a wide range of teaching strategies in order to promote the best learning within the department. In Year 8 and Year 9 students focus on developing functional skills and life skills in order to develop a foundation for GCSE level learning. All pupils enjoy three hours every week during which students are encouraged to see the wider relevance of their skills and knowledge.
The modules of work include:
Year 8:
Monarchs – Power of Parliament
Dharmic religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism
Jesus Project – Enquiry based learning
Local Physical Geography – Lancashire
Moral Issues – Punishment, censorship, Phone hacking, Riots
Conflict in the modern world – Northern Ireland, Middle East, Afghanistan
Year 9:
Armageddon – World War One, World War Two, Cold War
Ultimate Questions – Life after death, Science and Religion
Cold water environments (Antarctica) – Expedition
Prejudice and Discrimination – Gandhi, MLK, Desmond Tutu
Matters of life and Death – GCSE Religious Studies
Believing In God – GCSE Religious Studies
