MoreYear 8
Curriculum Map
This curriculum map provides an overview of the biology journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of biological concepts, living systems, and scientific investigations alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop biological understanding, scientific inquiry skills, and appreciation for the living world appropriate to their age and stage. For detailed information about the specific knowledge and skills taught in each unit, please visit our Knowledge and Skills page.
| Half Term | Unit(s) of Work | Key Assessments |
| Autumn 1 | Respiration and Photosynthesis |
Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions. |
| Mastery diagnostic quizzes | ||
| Retrieval quizzes | ||
| Autumn 2 | Exit quiz – Targeted diagnostic questions at the end of every learning opportunity (lesson) to identify gaps and misconceptions | |
| End of topic tests | ||
| Fix it tasks | ||
| Spring 1 | Life Diversity | Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions. |
| Mastery diagnostic quizzes | ||
| Retrieval quizzes | ||
| Spring 2 | Exit quiz – Targeted diagnostic questions at the end of every learning opportunity (lesson) to identify gaps and misconceptions | |
| End of topic tests | ||
| Fix it tasks | ||
| Summer 1 | Nutrition | Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions. |
| Mastery diagnostic quizzes | ||
| Retrieval quizzes | ||
| Exit quiz – Targeted diagnostic questions at the end of every learning opportunity (lesson) to identify gaps and misconceptions | ||
| End of topic tests | ||
| Fix it tasks | ||
| Summer 2 | Growth and Differentiation | Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions. |
| Mastery diagnostic quizzes | ||
| Retrieval quizzes | ||
| Exit quiz – Targeted diagnostic questions at the end of every learning opportunity (lesson) to identify gaps and misconceptions | ||
| End of topic tests | ||
| Fix it tasks | ||
| End of year exam |