English Language Arts 3

• Comment on features of narrative writing, such as character, setting, theme, relationships and the way in which a plot is put together.

• Demonstrate understanding of the features of non-fiction and media texts, such as travel writing and advertising material.

• Comment on the meanings and features of poems and explain the effectiveness of the writers’ use of words.

• Read to detect main ideas and supporting detail.

• Identify fact, opinion, and bias.

• Recognise and comment on the attitudes of a writer.

• Understand the differences between formal and informal style.

• Recognise ways in which writers use different registers and other methods to communicate with their audience.

• Understand how words are used for different purposes, such as to create atmosphere

• Begin to develop registers and a personal voice.

• Demonstrate a sense of audience and engage the reader’s attention.

• Learn to use structures appropriate to genre and understand the need to link paragraphs.

• Write persuasively, for example in letters and the script of a commercial.

• Add detail, tension and climax to their narratives.

• Understand the difference between a narrative and a description.

• Write an argument without repetition, but with a sense of linked progression.

• Write to analyse, review and comment.

• Draft and re-draft their writing by revision, editing and correction.

• Continue to extend their range of language and to use it appropriately.

• Continue to study personal spelling errors and to correct them.

• Continue to understand errors of punctuation in their own writing.

• Revise common and less usual punctuation.

• Continue to practise varied sentence structures and lengths for effect.

• Ensure that they understand the conventions for punctuating dialogue in narrative.

• Understand and use the full range of tenses and sequence them correctly.

• Use speaking and listening as a method of preparing for written assignments.

• Use speaking and listening to give themselves increasing personal confidence.

• Make increasingly significant contributions both as solo speakers and as members of groups.

• Work in groups for a variety of purposes, such as taking decisions and planning and organisation.

Mrs. Eloise Panton is the
M3 ELA teacher & Subject Resource Teacher

Mathematics 3

Know not to round during intermediate steps of a calculation; use the sign change and π keys

Mr. Lawrence Smith  is the M3 Mathematics teacher

Science 3

• Choose ideas and produce plans for testing based on previous knowledge and research.

• Use preliminary work to decide how to carry out an investigation.

• Decide which measurements and observations are necessary.

• Decide which apparatus to use and assess any hazards.

• Use appropriate sampling techniques where required.

• Choose the best way to present results.

• Describe patterns seen in results.

• Interpret results using scientific knowledge and understanding.

• Evaluate the methods used and use this to refine methods for further investigations.

• Compare methods and results used by others.

• Look critically at sources of secondary data.

• Explain the process of photosynthesis. Bp2

• Use the word equation for photosynthesis. Bp2

• Understand the importance of water and mineral salts to plant growth. Bp3

• Understand sexual reproduction in flowering plants including pollination, fertilisation, seed

• Explain ways in which living things are adapted to their habitats. Be1

• Explain food chains, food webs and energy flow. Be2

• Explain the role of decomposers. Be2

• Describe factors affecting the size of populations. Be3

• Describe some effects of human influences on the environment. Be4

• Understand that organisms inherit characteristics from their parents through genetic

• Use keys to identify plants and animals. Bv2

• Describe how selective breeding can lead to new varieties. Bv4

Note: The codes provided refer to the corresponding Checkpoint learning outcomes.

• Explain the idea of endothermic and exothermic reactions. Cc3

• Describe the reactivity of metals with oxygen, water and dilute acids. Cc4

• Understand the reactivity series. Cc4

• Give examples of displacement reactions. Cc4

• Explain how to prepare some common salts by the reactions of metals and metal

• Give a qualitative explanation of the effects of concentration, particle size, temperature

• Describe the structure of an atom. Cp1

• Compare the structures of the first twenty elements of the Periodic Table. Cp1

• Describe trends in groups and periods. Cp2

• Describe electrostatics and the concept of charge. Pc2

• Interpret and draw simple parallel circuits. Pc3

• Explain how common types of components, including cells, affect current. Pc4

• Explain how current divides in parallel circuits. Pc5

• Measure current. Pc6

• Use ammeters and voltmeters. Pc6

• Use knowledge of energy sources including fossil fuels and renewable energy resources

• Identify and explain the thermal (heat) energy transfer processes of conduction,

• Explain cooling by evaporation. Pp2

• Explain that pressure is caused by the action of a force on an area. Pf3

• Determine densities of solids, liquids and gases. Pp4

• Explain pressures in gases and liquids (qualitative only). Pf4

Link to periodic table of the elements

Mrs. Yvonne Bean is the M3 Science teacher

Social Studies 3

This programme will familiarize students with the development of modern society, including Bermuda’s place in the world.  Students will:

• Read and draw simple maps
• Use atlases and globes to study geographical features
• Compare the similarities and differences between geographic regions
• Explain how people lived long ago through a study of ancient civilisations
• Explain how and why Bermuda is a part of the “global village”
• Investigate the contributions of African peoples in the ancient world
• Show how ancient cultures and civilizations influence Bermuda and the world today
• Trace the beginning and spread of Christianity and Islam
• Develop library skills, acquire interviewing techniques and apply presentation methods
• Research the historical background of their own middle school

Mrs. Terrylynn Doyle is the M3 Team Leader and M3 Social Studies teacher

Business Studies 3

Students will learn the basic elements of business computing in this introductory course.  They will:

• Identify computer system components
• Present data electronically
• Use proper keyboarding techniques
• Type 20 words per minute
• Lay out business documents
• Understand spreadsheets and databases
• Design and use databases

Mrs. Tracey Hayward is the Business Studies teacher

Dance 3

This course introduces students to the physical and artistic elements of jazz and modern dance.

They will:

• Demonstrate conditioning exercises for simple movements reflecting styles in jazz and modern dance
• Create dances, individually and with a partner, and evaluate themselves
• Know dance theory and terminology
• Research the history of jazz dance
• Perform dances from various cultures and historical periods
• Study dance from different regions
• Write book and video reports and deliver oral presentations

Design and Technology
This programme introduces students to the following techniques and concepts:

• Understand workshop safety
• Describe the basic design process
• Produce simple design sketches
• Use basic drawing techniques
• Identify needs
• Investigate possible solutions
• Work to a design brief
• Justify and evaluate design ideas
• Use suitable materials, tools and equipment correctly
• Describe materials and processes
• Evaluate finished work

Mr. Neil Phillips is the Design and Technology teacher

Family Studies
In this course, students examine the activities and challenges of running a household. 
They will:

• Explain the importance of money management
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment
• Practice safe food handling
• Prepare, cook and serve basic foods
• Identify nutrients and describe food groups
• Choose suitable foods
• Use a time schedule
• Use correct table settings and table manners
• Identify staple foods and dishes from other cultures
• Analyze why people wear clothes
• Recognize cultural attitudes to clothing
• Explain fashion, fad and style

Miss Janelle Whyte is the Family Studies teacher

Foreign Language – Spanish

In this programme, students will be introduced to a language spoken by millions of people in many regions of the world.  Through lessons and practice, they will learn to:

• Greet each other and introduce themselves
• Express how they feel
• Indicate where they live
• Understand how people greet each other in different cultures
• Distinguish between the sounds of the letters of the alphabet
• Understand, follow and give commands
• Identify things and people related to school
• Identify rooms of the house and things connected with the home
• Create family trees
• Describe basic weather conditions
• Use numbers 1 to 40
• Say and write the date
• Discuss and compare holidays and celebrations in Bermuda and other countries

Mrs. Sandra Stowe (top) and Mrs. Christie-Veitch are the Foreign Language teachers

Health Education 3
This course encourages students to understand and practice behaviours that promote healthful living. 
They will learn to:

• Explain what influences health and wellness
• Demonstrate the correct response in a first aid emergency
• Explain how injuries can be prevented
• Recognize food groups and use the food guide pyramid
• Explain how nutrient and calorie intake and daily activity affect health
• Know about transmission, treatment, control and prevention of communicable diseases
• Explain what happens during a visit to a health care professional
• Describe changes that occur during puberty
• Explain stages of development during pregnancy
• Understand roles and relationships in a family

Mrs. Yvonne Bean is the M3 Health Education teacher

ICT - Information and Communications Technology

Miss Keneisha Thompson is the ICT Teacher

Music
In this course, students will explore the techniques and basic theory of music and develop their ability to distinguish and appreciate different forms of music.  They will learn to:

• Sing accurately alone and in ensembles
• Demonstrate competence in reading and notating music
• Display correct posture and breath control
• Identify intervals, sidewise and stepwise motion and melodic direction
• Develop appreciation for quality musical performances
• Compare and contrast cultural characteristics of different types of music
• Improvise music from different regions
• Understand the historical and political impact of music
• Attend musical performances
• Participate in musical performances
• Write musical reviews

Mrs. Pamela Fraser and Mr. Dainavon Tuzo are the Music teachers

Physical Education
Physical activity is an important element of healthful living.  Through activities in this programme, students will:

• Develop physical fitness, movement skills and wholesome attitudes and behaviours
• Participate in a wide variety of activities and programmes including:  aquatics, rhythmics, physical fitness, team sports, individual sports and dual sports

Mr. Neil Paynter and
Miss Monica Dunstan  are the P.E. teachers

Theatre
In this programme, students will develop both analytic and performance skills.  They will:

• Know specific theatre terminology
• Enact historical improvisations and scenes
• Write dialogue
• Create a prompt book
• Understand the principles and procedures in producing plays
• Participate in oral interpretation
• Understand beginning theatre and medieval theatre
• Critique their own and others’ performances

Visual Art

In this programme, students will be introduced to formal concepts in design and encouraged to express themselves through art.  They will:

• Appreciate materials used for drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking
• Obey safety rules
• Create balanced compositions
• Express themselves through art
• Appreciate the history and culture of different art forms
• Identify local and international artists
• Understand the elements and principles of design
• Appreciate story sequences in photography
• Evaluate their own and others’ work
• Keep a work portfolio and a journal
• Participate in class discussions
• Present a written or oral report on biographies of artists

Mrs. Angela Ming-Bean is the Visual Arts Teacher