CLASS 7
THEME OF THE YEAR
Age of Discovery and Exploration
English Language and Literature
Historical Literature
Creative Writing
Advanced grammar
Classical poetry
Chinese dynasties
Modern English literature
Mathematics
Algebra – algebraic expressions and simple linear equations
Numbers – natural numbers, integers, exponents
Geometry – area, Pythagoras’ theorem, Fibonacci ratio, perspective drawing
History
The Middle Ages
Crusades
The Renaissance
Voyages of discovery
Chinese history – The Three Kingdoms, Confucian ideas
Sciences
Physics – mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, magnetism and electricity
Chemistry – combustion process, acids, bases and salts, metals and non metals
Biology- respiratory and digestive systems, health and nutrition
Astronomy
Geography
Voyages of Discovery
Geography of Africa
Global Perspectives
World food cultures, consumption and production, causes and impact of global movements, exploratory research techniques, ethical engagement, local vs. national vs. global identities, fair trade
Arts
Perspective drawing
Wet- on- dry painting
Veil painting
The human form/ portraits
Drama
Outdoor activities
Educational trip for Astronomy
Expedition and endurance training
Ongoing
Eurythmy - Balancing three-fold stepping, Spiral and pentagon forms, dramatic verse
Chinese
Historical stories of China, Life-themed articles, daily conversations, practical writing, narrative writing, Chinese culture
Woodwork- construct projects centred on animal and human figures, crafting a 3D self-portrait, and starting projects that incorporate mechanical design and movable joints
Music
Orchestra
Violin- instrumental and music theory
Choir- ensemble singing, singing in multiple parts, sight singing
Movement/Sports
Team sports
Basketball, badminton, tennis, volleyball
After school sports