Year 8 2023-2024 Curriculum Mapping
Year 8 2023-2024 Curriculum Mapping
Year 8 2023-2024 Curriculum Mapping
INTERNATIONAL
CURRICULUM
YEAR 8
CURRICULUM MAP
BOOKLET 2023/2024
JUJA SENIOR – INTERNATIONAL YEAR 8
CONTENT
Welcome to Year 8 ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Expectations ................................................................................................................................................. 3
The Year 9 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 3
Lessons/Preps Attendance ........................................................................................................................... 3
Catching up after absence ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lesson Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 4
Formal Assessments ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Grading ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Holiday Work ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Who do I contact if I have an academic concern? ........................................................................................ 5
ENGLISH ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................................. 8
GENERAL SCIENCE....................................................................................................................................... 11
CHEMISTRY LEARNING AREAS................................................................................................................. 11
BIOLOGY LEARNING AREAS ..................................................................................................................... 12
PHYSICS LEARNING AREAS ...................................................................................................................... 14
LITERATURE ................................................................................................................................................ 15
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................. 16
SWAHILI ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
ART AND DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 19
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ............................................................................................................................... 20
FRENCH ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
MUSIC ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Welcome to Year 8
The primary aim is to inform the Year10 students and parents about what the students will be
learning during the year course. We hope that you find it both a useful and informative guide which
helps you navigate through the year. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all information
is accurate, there may be, on occasions, circumstances that dictate minor deviations from the
curriculum plans published here. We trust such deviations will be rare and if, for any reason, a major
deviation was required parents would be informed in writing.
Any feedback, both positive and suggestions for future improvement would be most welcome and
should be addressed to the class teacher, Ms. Phoebe Juma.
Expectations
The School code of conduct may be summarized in the following three simple rules, which form
the basis of our behavioural expectations of students both inside and outside the classroom • Act
with integrity – “do the right thing”
• Follow instructions
• Respect people and their property
Lessons/Preps Attendance
All students both boarders and day scholars are expected to attend all learning sessions on time.
Lateness will be sanctioned by the teacher and persistent lateness will be sanctioned by a school
detention on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 4:00 pm.
Prep for boarders is scheduled daily from 6:50 am – 7:30 am in the morning and 7:00 pm – 9:00
pm in the evening, except for Saturday evening.
We have guided activities on Saturday (8:00 am – 12:30 pm).
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Lesson Requirements
The following materials are expected in all lessons. Not having the correct requirement disturbs the
lesson and hinders learning.
Small Notebook (for recording assignments)
Exercise book
Text book
Black or blue pen
HB Pencil
Pencil sharpener, eraser and ruler
Geometrical set
Calculator
Formal Assessments
There are three formal assessment points in trimester 1& 2 and two in trimester 3:
Entrance Assessment – this will take place for all subjects in the second week after the start of
trimester 1 and 2 only. The assessment aim is to review the previous trimester’s work and tune the
learners mind back to school after a break. Tests will cover the work taught in the previous trimester;
therefore, students will be expected to spend some time during the holiday preparing for these tests.
Mid-trimester Assessment – this will take place before the mid of trimester break and will assess
work taught in the first part of trimester.
End of Trimester Assessment – this will take place before the end of each trimester and will
examine all work covered during the trimester.
NB: An assessment report is issued after each assessment exam.
Grading
All subjects will use A* - G grading system in the assessment reports as follows;
85-100 A* 8
75-84 A 7
64-74 B 6
55-63 C 5
45-54 D 4
35-44 E 3
30-34 F 2
25-29 G 1
0-24 U 0
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Holiday Work
Students should expect to do some project-based and/or consolidation learning during their
holidays. This provides the opportunity to prepare for the entrance assessment administered at the
beginning of trimester 1 and 2.
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ENGLISH
The skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below.
Reading
Demonstrate understanding of written text and of the words and phrases within them
Summarize and use materials for specific context
Develop, analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions
Select appropriate information for specific purposes
Recognize and respond to linguistic devices, figures and imagery.
Writing
Express what is taught
Organize and convey facts, ideas and opinion effectively
Express what is taught, felt and imagined
Demonstrate a varied vocabulary appropriate to the context
Demonstrate an effective use of sentence structure
Demonstrate an understanding of audience, purpose and form
Demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Speaking and listening
Understand and convey complex ideas
Organize and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
Communicate with clarity, focus and purpose
Communicate appropriately for the content
Engage appropriately in conversation.
COURSE CONTENT
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MATHEMATICS
SPECIFICATION CODE 0862
TOPICS SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES LENGTH
TERM ONE
1. Integers, powers 1.1-Arithmetic with integers Knowledge and 20hrs
and roots 1.2-Multiples,factors and primes understanding
of
1.3-More about prime numbers mathematical
1.4-Powers and roots techniques
2. Sequence, 2.1-Generating sequences
expressions 2.2-Finding rules for sequences
andformulae 2.3-Using the nth term
2.4-Using functions and mappings
2.5-Constructing linear expressions
2.6-Deriving and using formulae
3. Place value, 3.1-Multiplying and dividing by 0.1 &0.01
ordering and 3.2-Ordering decimals
rounding 3.3-Rounding
3.4-Adding and subtracting decimals
3.5-dividing decimals
3.6-Multiplying by decimals
3.7-Dividing by decimals
3.8-Estimating and approximating
4. Length, Mass 4.1-Choosing suitable units
and capacity 4.2-Kilometers and miles
5. Angles 5.1-Parallel lines
5.2-Explainingangle properties
5.3-Solving angle problems
6. Planning and 6.1-Collecting data
collecting data 6.2-Types of data
6.3-Using frequency tables
TERM 2
7. Fractions 7.1-Finding equivalent fractions, decimals Knowledge and 20 hrs
and percentages understanding
of
7.2-Converting fractions to decimals mathematical
7.3-Ordering fractions techniques
7.4-Adding and subtracting fractions
7.5-Finding fractions of a quantity
7.6 –Multiplying an integer by a fraction
7.7-Dividing an integer by a fraction
7.8-Multiplying and dividing fractions
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GENERAL SCIENCE
SPECIFICATION CODE 0893
Revision
TERM TWO
3. Elements, 1. Mixtures Develop a set of transferable skills 26hrs
Compounds and 2. Compound formation including handling data, practical
Mixtures 3. Chemical reactions and problem- solving and apply the
equations scientific skills.
4. Chemical names of
compounds
5. Separating mixtures
TERM THREE
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2. Construct keys
1. Test for starch in leaves 1. Describe how to
2. HOW PLANTS 2. Effect of carbon dioxide test for starch in
GROW and light on leaves
photosynthesis 2. State the how
3. Transport of water through various factors
plants affect
4. The structure of a leaf photosynthesis
3. Identify leaf parts
3. A HEALTHY DIET 1. Nutrition needed by the 1. Define a balanced
body diet
2. How the body uses 2. Name some
different nutrients deficiency diseases
3. Malnutrition
4. A balanced diet
TERM TWO
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2. Chemical breakdown of
food
3. Saliva
4. The oesophagus
5. The stomach
6. Duodenum, liver and
pancreas
7. Ileum
8. Colon
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2. Photosynthesis chlorophyll
formation
2. Describe use of
chlorophyll in
photosynthesis
Term 2
Light Light rays and waves Acquire knowledge and 15hrs
Reflection of light understanding of physical
Refraction of light facts, terminology,
Dispersion of white light concepts, principles and
practical techniques.
Apply physics concepts in
life situations
Term 3
Magnetism Magnetism Acquire knowledge and 10hrs
Magnets and magnetic fields understanding of physical
And Current
Magnetic effect of a current facts, terminology,
Electromagnets concepts, principles and
practical techniques.
Apply physics concepts in
life situations
CATs/ Quiz
Project
Exams
Assign
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LITERATURE
SPECIFICATION CODE 0475
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SWAHILI
SPECIFICATION CODE 0262
TERM ONE
TOPIC SUB TOIPC DURATION
1 Sarufi Aina za viwakilishi
Objectives/Lengo 4 weeks
i. Maana na matumizi
ii. Kusoma mjadala
2 Lugha Objectives/Lengo
i. Kuboresha matamshi na uandishi 3 weeks
3 Msamiati Hospitali, wanyama, renji 2 weeks
Objective/Lengo
i. Kuelewa aina na matumizi ya misamiati
4 Kusoma Makali tofauti/ufahamu 3 weeks
Objectives/Lengo
i. Kuboresha matamshi
TERM TWO
TOPIC SUB TOPIC DURATION
1 Sarufi Vitenzi
Objectives/Lengo 4 weeks
i. Kuelewa maana na matumizi ya vitenzi
2 Msamiati Makao/wadudu
Objectives/Lengo 3 weeks
i. Kubanua nyaya za lughsa
3 Lugha Koboresha lugha
Kutazama 3 weeks
Insha
4 Kusoma Kuboresha matamshi na ubunifu
Taifa leo 2 weeks
Makale mengine
TERM THREE
TOPIC SUB TOPIC DURATION
1 Sarufi Vielezi
Objectives/lengo 4 weeks
i. Maana na matumizi
2 Kusoma Ufahamu
Objectives/lengo 2 weeks
i. Kusomana kueleza
ii. Kujibu maswali
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TOPIC 1 DRAWING
Approximate length of topic 7 Weeks
Main Learning Objectives
To stimulate imagination and the power of observation.
TOPIC 2 PAINTING
Approximate length of topic 8 Weeks
Main Learning Objectives
To stimulate imagination and the power of observation.
TOPIC 3 MOSAIC
Approximate length of topic 6 Weeks
Main Learning Objectives
To stimulate imagination, creativity and manipulative skills
TOPIC 4 COLLAGE
Approximate length of topic 6 Weeks
Main Learning Objectives
To stimulate imagination, creativity and manipulative skills
TOPIC 5 MONTAGE AND PHOTOMONTAGE
Approximate length of topic 5 Weeks
Main Learning Objectives
To stimulate imagination, creativity and manipulative skills
How learning will be assessed in all topics
Practical and projects
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
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FRENCH
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MUSIC
SPECIFICATION CODE 0410
TOPIC SUB TOPICS HOURS
TERM ONE
1)TIME SIGNATURE -simple time 10
-compound time
-Accidentals
2)KEY SIGNATURE -C Major
-G Major
-D major
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