UK National Curriculum

Year 7 Lesson Plans

All subjects available for this grade level.

Aligned to National Curriculum Attainment Targets

10 subjects · 61 units · 195 topics

Ages 11-12

Art and Design

A comprehensive introductory course focusing on the transition from primary to secondary art practice. Students develop technical mastery of the formal elements while exploring diverse cultural perspectives and critical analysis techniques.

6 units·18 topics

Citizenship

This curriculum introduces students to the mechanisms of British democracy and the legal system. It focuses on the transition from subject to citizen by analyzing how power is distributed and how individuals can effect change through ethical reasoning and civic action.

6 units·18 topics

Computing

A comprehensive introduction to computational thinking and digital systems designed for the transition to secondary school. Students move from being passive users of technology to becoming creators through programming, networking basics, and data modeling.

6 units·12 topics

English

This course bridges the transition from primary to secondary English by exploring diverse literary forms and sharpening analytical writing. Students investigate how writers use language to shape identity and influence audiences through fiction, poetry, and rhetoric.

6 units·18 topics

Geography

A comprehensive introduction to the physical and human processes that shape our world. Students develop essential cartographic skills while exploring the diverse landscapes of the UK and the wider global context.

6 units·18 topics

History

Key Stage 3 History Year 7: a comprehensive study of Medieval Britain from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the dawn of the Tudor era in 1485, exploring political power, social structures, and cultural shifts.

7 units·39 topics

Mathematics

This course transitions students from primary arithmetic to secondary abstract thinking. It emphasizes the structural properties of number, the language of algebra, and the geometric logic required for spatial reasoning.

6 units·18 topics

Modern Foreign Languages

An introductory course focused on building confidence in spontaneous speech and phonetic accuracy. Students develop the ability to express opinions and describe their immediate environment while gaining intercultural awareness.

6 units·18 topics

Physical Education

A comprehensive introduction to Key Stage 3 physical education focusing on movement competence, tactical awareness, and the physiological effects of exercise. Students develop social and emotional skills through competitive and cooperative physical activities.

6 units·18 topics

Science

A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students develop investigative skills through hands-on experimentation and critical analysis of the natural world.

6 units·18 topics

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