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  • English // Reading Comprehension

    Wide Independent Reading Across Genres

    Read widely and independently across fiction and non-fiction — including whole novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from different genres…

    Ages 11 to 14Thinking skill
  • English // Writing Composition

    Planning, Revising and Editing Writing

    Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending…

    Ages 11 to 14Thinking skill
  • Science // Dinosaurs & Paleontology

    Megafauna Extinction & De-Extinction

    Evaluate the debate over what drove Pleistocene megafauna to extinction — human overkill, climate change, or a combination — using evidence from fossil records…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Controlling variables (age 11+)

    Form a testable scientific hypothesis linking an independent variable to a predicted outcome, plan a full investigation identifying independent, dependent, and…

    Ages 11 to 12Thinking skill
  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 12+)

    Identify patterns and trends in data, draw conclusions that directly address the hypothesis with quantitative reference to evidence, and evaluate the…

    Ages 12 to 13Thinking skill
  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Writing Science Reports

    Communicate scientific findings in a structured report using appropriate scientific vocabulary, SI units, and standard notation; describe how peer review and…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Science // Space Exploration

    Journey to Mars

    Evaluate the engineering and human challenges of long-duration spaceflight to Mars — radiation exposure, muscle and bone loss, psychological isolation…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Science // The Human Body

    Cancer & Stem Cells

    Explain that cancer occurs when mutations in DNA disable normal cell-cycle controls, causing uncontrolled cell division and tumour formation; describe how stem…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • History // Ancient Egypt

    Modern Archaeology and Egyptian Ethics

    Understand that modern Egyptologists use advanced technologies — CT scanning of mummies, satellite imagery to find buried structures, DNA analysis — alongside…

    Ages 10 to 12Thinking skill
  • History // Ancient Egypt

    Historical Sources on Ancient Egypt

    Explain how knowledge of ancient Egypt is built from multiple source types — inscriptions, papyri, artefacts, and physical remains — and critically evaluate…

    Ages 11 to 13Thinking skill
  • History // Ancient Egypt

    Who Really Built the Pyramids

    Analyse who built the pyramids and why, evaluating the evidence against the alien-builder myth and the slave-labour myth: archaeological evidence from worker…

    Ages 12 to 14Thinking skill
  • History // Ancient Greece & Rome

    Hidden Voices of Greece and Rome

    Examine the lives of people usually left out of the Greek and Roman story — enslaved people who made up roughly 30% of Athens and powered Rome's economy, women…

    Ages 11 to 13Thinking skill
  • Personal & Social Development // Emotional Literacy

    Emotional Intelligence

    Introduce Goleman's emotional intelligence model (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills); develop vocabulary for complex emotional…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Personal & Social Development // Empathy & Social Awareness

    Global Citizenship

    Understand what it means to be a citizen in an interconnected world where decisions in one place affect people elsewhere; explore global issues (climate…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

    Leadership Styles and Influence

    Distinguish different leadership styles (directive, democratic, servant, transformational) and understand when each is appropriate; understand that influence in…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Personal & Social Development // Responsible Decision-Making

    Ethical Frameworks and Moral Reasoning

    Introduce the three main ethical frameworks: consequentialism (judge actions by outcomes and overall welfare), deontology (judge actions by adherence to rules…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill
  • Personal & Social Development // Self-Regulation & Resilience

    Growth Through Adversity

    Understand that facing serious challenges can lead to genuine growth in three domains: new perspectives on life, improved relationships, and a strengthened…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill