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| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 5 Oct | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 12 Oct | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 19 Oct | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 2 Nov | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 9 Nov | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 16 Nov | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 23 Nov | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 30 Nov | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 7 Dec | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 14 Dec | Please refer to class 9F/Ac1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | What religious beliefs can you see in art? What other artistic ways can you express belief? What is a mandala? | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Belief in the afterlife shown in art. Research some examples. Design your own to reflect personal beliefs about the afterlife. | Link to work Link to idea download |
| 12 Oct | Is it better to express beliefs through action or artistically? What do Muslims say about Zakat? | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Design some art work or write a poem to express key beliefs about Hajj. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Atheism | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Atheism | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Humanism | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Humanism | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Religions in Society | Link to work |
| 9 Dec | Religion in Society | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Religion in psychology | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | What is moral and natural suffering? | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | What is moral and natural suffering? | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | What do Christians say about the problem of suffering? | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | What do Christians say about the problem of suffering? | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | What do other religions teach about evil and suffering? (E.G Buddhist or Hindu) | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | What do other religions teach about evil and suffering? (E.G Buddhist or Hindu) | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | How to draw the human figure in proportion | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | How to experiment with different poses using a variety of drawing techniques. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | How to draw the human figure in proportion | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | How to experiment with different poses using a variety of drawing techniques. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Experimenting with techniques and processes | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Identity: who I am Jasper Johns (part 1) | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Identity: who I am Jasper Johns (part 2) | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Identity: who I am Peter Blake (part 1) | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Identity: who I am Peter Blake (part 2) | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | Dain (Part 1) | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Dain (Part 2) | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Adam Hale inspired Collage | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Tyler Spangler inspired text | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Mixed media inspired by Dave McKean | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Photography inspired by Dan Hillier & Magdiel Lopez | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Types of business – “The Village Shop” case study | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Borrowing money “Payday Loans” case study | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Business trends “Tesco” case study | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Innovation in business “Kodak and Google” case study | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Business Case Studies Read and choose one. Complete and submit via Google Classroom | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Business Case Studies Read and choose one. Complete and submit via Google Classroom | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Business Case Studies Read and choose one. Complete and submit via Google Classroom | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Business Case Studies Read and choose one. Complete and submit via Google Classroom | Link to work |
| 30 Nov – 16 Dec | Business Case Studies – Read and choose one. Complete and submit via Google Classroom | Link to Google Classroom, Year 9, IAF/MBA class, then choose specific task. |
| 5 Jan | Component 1 • Business Characteristics • Farmer Copley’s | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. (Business Characteristics) |
| 11 Jan | Component 1 • Business Characteristics • Polly’s Mixtures | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. (Business Characteristics) |
| 18 Jan | Component 1 • Research and Preparation | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. |
| 25 Jan | Component 1 • Research and Preparation | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. |
| 1 Feb | Component 1 • Entrepreneur Mind-set | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. |
| 8 Feb | Component 1 • Entrepreneur Mind-set | Please to your Year 9 class link in Google Classroom to access your lesson materials and presentation and communicate with your teacher. |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Be able to describe the common CPU components and their function. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) CU (Control Unit) Cache Registers | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Be able to explain computer systems. Be able to explain memory and I/O devices. Be able to explain the different buses. Explain the types of Peripherals. | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Understand the Von Neumann architecture. Describe the MAR and MDR. | Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Describe the importance of the Program Counter in the fetch-execute cycle. Understand how fetch-decode-execute works in more detail. | Link to work |
| 2nd Nov | Be able to describe how common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance: o Clock speed o Cache size o Number of cores. | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | To understand ‘embedded systems’ regarding: o their characteristics o their purpose. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Complete end of unit quiz | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Watch the videos by Craig and Dave and create detailed mind map(s) to help you revise for the end of unit exam. | Link to work |
| Lesson Focus | Resources | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Duologue Working out how to bring a duologue to life using Vocal and NVC skills. | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Monologue Working out how to bring a monologue to life using Vocal and NVC skills. | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Revision Revising your understanding of key skills and terms this half term. | Link to work |
| 19th Oct | T.I.E research mini project Research a theatre-in-education company. Develop ideas for your own T.I.E play. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Comedy genre /set design | See Google Classroom for details for your class |
| 9 Nov | Comedy genre /set design | See Google Classroom for details for your class & work |
| 16 Nov | Comedy genre /set design | See Google Classroom for details for your class |
| 23 Nov | Set design | See Google Classroom |
| 30 Nov | Set design | See Google Classroom |
| 7 Dec | Set design/ practical task | See Google Classroom |
| 14 Dec | Mini practical task project | See Google classrooms |
| 5 Jan | See Google Classroom | |
| 11 Jan | See Google Classroom | |
| 18 Jan | See Google Classroom |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Hand Held Computer | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Torch Design | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Car Design | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Walking Stick Design | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Car Design | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Hand Held Car | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Robot Design | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Torch Design | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Personalised Car | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Mobile Phone | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Litter Picker | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | Mobile phone design | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Personalised car design | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Hand held PC design | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Robot design | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Litter Picker Design | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Torch Design | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Explore rhetoric, which is a literary tool used to persuade others of your ideas or opinions. Examine the origins of rhetoric and study ethos, a key component of rhetorical writing and speaking. How to use pathos to create an emotional reaction to your writing. | Link to work Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Using a rhetoric framework for writing. The key features of writing rhetoric using opinion. Writing an effective speech using rhetoric. | Link to work Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | How rhetoric is used to create a reassuring or advisory tone. Using rhetoric to write a letter to your younger self. A writer who uses rhetoric with advice and warning, Lennie James writes with a particular style to appeal to his audience in a unique and personal approach within his open letter. | Link to work Link to work Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Compare how Obama and James use the letter form in similar and different ways to encourage change. Explore the key purpose of both letters, before a study of how both writers use rhetoric. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Context of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Story of the Door – Part 1 Story of the Door – Part 2 | Link to work (context) Link to work (part 1) Link to work (part 2) |
| 9 Nov | Dr Jekyll Was Quite At Ease The Carew Murder Case Soho and Setting | Link to work Link to work (Carew) Link to work (Soho) |
| 16 Nov | Hyde’s Letter Lanyon’s Shock | Link to work (Hyde) Link to work (Lanyon) |
| 23 Nov | The Incident At The Window The Last Night – Part 1 The Last Night – Part 2 | Link to work (Window) Link to work (part 1) Link to work (part 2) |
| 30 Nov | Dr Lanyon’s Narrative – Part 1 Dr Lanyon’s Narrative – Part 2 Jekyll’s Confession – Part 1 | Link to work (Lanyon part 1) Link to work (part 2) Link to work (Jekyll part 1) |
| 7 Dec | Jekyll’s Confession – Part 2 Repression and Duality | Link to work (part 2) Link to work (Repression) |
| 14 Dec | Science and Religion Setting and Symbolism Reputation and Hypocrisy | Link to work (Science) Link to work (Setting) Link to work (Reputation) |
| 5 Jan | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapters 6 and 7 | Link to work Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 8 | Link to work Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 9 | Link to work Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Chapter 10 | Link to work Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Narrative Writing Lessons 1 and 2 | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Narrative Writing Lesson 3 | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Buying and Storing food Page 18 in booklet | Link to booklet |
| 5 Oct | Food Spoilage and food poisoning Page 20 in booklet | Link to booklet |
| 12 Oct | Why food is cooked? Page 16 in booklet | Link to booklet |
| 19 Oct | Healthy Eating page 2 – 5 in booklet. | Link to booklet |
| 2 Nov | International Cuisine Page 21,22 Food Lesson 3 | Link to booklet |
| 9 Nov | European Cuisine Research page 23 use research pages | Link to booklet |
| 16 Nov | Asian Cuisine page 23 – use research pages | Link to booklet |
| 23 Nov | Eatwell Guide Page 13 | Link to booklet |
| 30 Nov | Function of Nutrients page 14 | Link to booklet |
| 7 Dec | Starch page 9 | Link to booklet |
| 14 Dec | Sugar page 8 | Link to booklet |
| 5 Jan | Protein Foods | Refer to Google Classroom |
| 11 Jan | Practical – Chicken Kiev | Refer to Google Classroom |
| 18 Jan | Protein Alternatives Theory | Refer to Google Classroom |
| 25 Jan | Practical – Cottage Pie | Refer to Google Classroom |
| 1 Feb | Carbohydrates Theory | Refer to Google Classroom |
| 8 Feb | Sugar Theory | Refer to Google Classroom |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Revision of ‘er’ verbs | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | More practice of the ‘er’ verbs in the present tense | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Present and the past tense | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | More practice of the past tense | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Using negatives | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | The future tense | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | The future tense | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Saying what you want and must do | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Saying what you want and must do | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Present and the past tense | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Present and the past tense | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | What are the positive and negative impacts of volcanoes? How can we predict, protect and prepare for volcanic eruptions? | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | How can we measure and predict earthquakes? How can we prepare and protect against the impact of earthquakes? | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | What are tsunamis and how do they form? | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Where is Japan and what is it like? What happened during the 2011 Japanese tsunami? | Link to work Link to work |
| 2 Nov | What are tsunamis and how do they form? This lesson will look at tsunamis and how they are formed. Where is Japan and what is it like? This lesson will look at the country of Japan, its key characteristics and why it is vulnerable to tsunamis. | Link to work (Tsunami) Link to work (Japan) |
| 9 Nov | What happened during the 2011 Japanese tsunami? This lesson will look at the causes and impacts of the Japanese 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The responses will also be considered. (start of new topic): Where is the Middle East and what are some of its key human and physical features? This lesson will focus on some of the key physical and human features of the Middle East. | Link to work (Tsunami) Link to work (Middle East) |
| 16 Nov | What is the climate like in the Middle East? This lesson will focus on the three distinct climate zones in the Middle East. How is population distributed in the Middle East? In this lesson you will learn about how the population in the Middle East is distributed and the reasons for this. | Link to work (climate) Link to work (population) |
| 23 Nov | How developed is the Middle East? This lesson will focus on the physical and human factors that have led to variations in levels of development across the Middle East. What factors have influenced development in Yemen? This lesson will focus on the physical and human factors that have affected development in Yemen. | Link to work (development) Link to work (factors) |
| 30 Nov | What strategies can be used to support the development of Yemen? In this lesson you will learn about the role of NGOs (non-governmental organisations) in supporting the challenges in Yemen. How is the UK connected to the Middle East? This lesson will focus on a range of factors that connect the Middle East to the UK. | Link to work (strategies) Link to work (UK connections) |
| 7 Dec | What is the importance of oil in the development of the Middle East? In this lesson you will learn about why oil is so important to the Middle East. Is tourism a benefit to the United Arab Emirates? This lesson will focus on how parts of the Middle East have diversified towards tourism to continue its economic growth. | Link to work (Middle East) Link to work (UAE) |
| 14 Dec | Somalia’s Civil War: • Where is Somalia? • Why is there conflict? • What are the impacts of this conflict? Somalian Pirates: • Where do have pirates attacked in the Indian Ocean? • Where do pirate get their money from? • Who is to blame for piracy? | Link to work (Civil War) Link to work (Pirates) |
| 5 Jan | How is well-being affected by resource availability? This lesson will examine how a lack of food, water and energy can impact on a person’s social and economic well-being. What are the global inequalities in the supply and demand of resources? This lesson will explain how access to resources affects well-being. | Link to work Link to work |
| 11 Jan | What are the issues with food resources in the UK? This lesson will examine the changing demands for food in the UK. What are the issues with water resources in the UK? This lesson will explain the issues created by an increasing demand for water in the UK. | Link to work Link to work |
| 18 Jan | What are the issues with energy resources in the UK? This lesson will explain the environmental and economic impacts of energy production in the UK. What is water consumption increasing? This lesson will focus on how economic development and a rising population affects water consumption levels. | Link to work Link to work |
| 25 Jan | How do natural factors affect water availability? This lesson will focus on the physical factors that affect water availability. How do human factors affect water availability? This lesson will focus on the human factors that affect water availability. | Link to work Link to work |
| 1 Feb | What are the impacts of water insecurity? This lesson will focus on how water scarcity can impact people’s lives in different ways. Large scale water management strategies: How can dams, reservoirs, water transfer schemes and desalination be used to increase water supply? This lesson will focus on large-scale strategies used to increase water supplies, with a focus on dams, reservoirs, water transfer schemes and desalination. | Link to work Link to work Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Sustainable water management strategies: How can water conservation and ground water management be used to increase water supply? This lesson will focus on small-scale, sustainable strategies used to increase water supplies, with a focus on water conservation and ground water management. Sustainable water management strategies: How can grey water recycling be used to increase water supply? This lesson will focus on small-scale, sustainable strategies used to increase water supplies, with a focus on grey water recycling. | Link to work Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Using verbs in the 1st & 3rd person to talk about yourself / someone else | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Revision of numbers and how to make plural nouns | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Revision of the use of German Alphabet | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Finding the meaning of new words. Some common German pronunciation. Applying your knowledge of German Sounds. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Using modal verbs to say what you can / must and need to do. Linked to improving lifestyle. | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | More practice on the use of modal verbs können / müssen & dürfen. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | 16 Nov Using the connectives “weil” & “denn” (because) to explain / justify likes and dislikes. | Link to work |
| 4 Jan | Use of the present & Perfect tenses (1st person singular and plural) | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | More use of Present / Perfect tense & “um” (at) for time | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Perfect tense with “sein” verbs | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Link to work Link to work Link to work | |
| 5 Oct | Link to work Link to work | |
| 12 Oct | Link to work Link to work | |
| 19 Oct | Link to work Link to work | |
| 2 Nov | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 9 Nov | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 16 Nov | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 23 Nov | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 30 Nov | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 7 Dec | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 14 Dec | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 5 Jan | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 11 Jan | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 18 Jan | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 25 Jan | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 1 Feb | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 8 Feb | Please refer to class 9G/HS1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | The Holocaust topic • The Kindertransport | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | The Holocaust topic • Treatment of Jews to 1942 | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | The Holocaust topic • The Final Solution | Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | The Holocaust topic • Life in the camps | Link to work Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Topic: British America Lesson 1: Enslaved people in the British colonies | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Topic: British America Lesson 2: What was the Enlightenment? | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Topic: British America Lesson 3: What was the Enlightenment culture? | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Topic: British America Lesson 4: The 13 colonies | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Topic: British America Lesson 5: Why did war break out in the 13 colonies? | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Topic: British America Lesson 6: The Revolutionary war | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Topic: British America Lesson 7: The Declaration of Independence | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | NEW TOPIC: Weimar & Nazi Germany, 198-1939. Lesson 1 – How democratic was the Weimar constitution? | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Lesson 2 – Why did the German people feel stabbed in the back? | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Lesson 3 – Why was there a rise in political extremism? | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Lesson 4 – Why was 1923 known as the year of crisis? | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Lesson 5 – How did Germany recover its economy 1924-29? | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Lesson 6 – How did Germany improve their international relations 1924-29? | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | 9.1 Data handling – complete the worksheet, what is a database, link is attached | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | 9.1 Data Handling – Complete the worksheet binary conversion, you may need to look on BBC bite size of how to do this, the worksheet is also linked. | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | 9.1 Data Handling – Complete the worksheet binary Addition, you may need to look on BBC bitesize of how to do this. Worksheet is also linked. | Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | 9.1 Data Handling – Complete the worksheet binary Addition, you may need to look on BBC bitesize of how to do this. Worksheet is also linked. | Link to work Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Topic: Spreadsheets Lesson 1: Getting to know a spreadsheet | Link to work Link to work |
| 9th Nov | Lesson 2: Quick calculations | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Lesson 3: Collecting data | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Lesson 4 Become a data master | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Lesson 5: Level up your data skills | Link to work |
| 7 & 14 Dec | Lesson 6: Conditional formatting | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | This is an introduction to using Python which is a high level programming language Intro into python – Lesson 1: First steps | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Lesson 2: Crunching numbers | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Lesson 3: At a crossroads | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Lesson 4: More branches | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Lesson 5: Round and round | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Lesson 6: Putting it all together | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Music Festival – Task 1 & 2 – Website design. Use the Presentations to help you complete the tasks. | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Music Festival – Task 1 & 2 – Website design. Use the Presentations to help you complete the tasks. | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Music Festival – Task 1 & 2 – Website design. Use the Presentations to help you complete the tasks. | Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Music Festival – Task 1 & 2 – Website design. Use the Presentations to help you complete the tasks. | Link to work Link to work |
| 2 Nov | • To understand what a User interface is; • To understand what the human side interaction of an interface is; • Understand what a menu and text-based interface is. | Log into their Google classroom, go to year 9H IT1 class, go into classwork, and click on assignment Component 1: Exploring user interface and Design, Lesson 1 – Introduction to user interfaces |
| 9 Nov | • Understand complex types of interfaces such as GUI, sensor and speech. • Understand what factors affect the choice of an interface. | Log into their Google classroom, go to year 9H IT1 class, go into classwork, and click on assignment Component 1: Exploring user interface and Design, Lesson 2 … |
| 16 Nov | • Understand the difference between hardware and software • Understand what an operating system is • Understand that display size and types is important • Understand the different types of user inputs • Understand what hardware resources are available for different types of interface. | Log into their Google classroom, go to year 9H IT1 class, go into classwork, and click on assignment Component 1: Exploring user interface and Design, Lesson 3 … |
| 23 Nov | • Understand the need for a software licence. • Understand what is meant by open source software. • Understand what is meant by proprietary software. | Log into their Google classroom, go to year 9H IT1 class, go into classwork, and click on assignment Component 1: Exploring user interface and Design, Lesson 4 – Accessibility Needs |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | To be able to apply audience theory accurately. | Log on to Google Classroom Go to the Year 9G/Media class Click on the Audience task. |
| 5 Oct | To be able to apply media language. To be able to analyse a media text. (Film Poster) | Log on to Google Classroom Go to the Year 9G/Media class. Click on the Media Project |
| 12 Oct | To be able to apply media language such as connotation and denotation to a creative piece. To be able to follow a brief accurately. (Creation of own film poster) | Log on to Google Classroom Go to the Year 9G/Media class. Click on the Media Project |
| 19 Oct | To be able to follow a brief accurately. To be able to apply audience theory to create a product for a particular audience. | Log on to Google Classroom Go to the Year 9G/Media class Click on the Adobe Creative Task classwork |
| 2 Nov | How the media industry identifies its target audience | Complete the audience profile template for yourself and two other members of your family. Google classroom HT2#1 |
| 9 Nov | Blumler and Katz Uses and gratifications | Choose five media platforms and give an example of a media product, its audience and why the media text is consumed. Google classroom HT2#2 |
| 16 Nov | Media Diary | Develop your understanding of media theories and why people engage with media texts. Keep a daily log of your media consumption between Monday 16 November and Friday 20 November. Include what you have engaged with and its purpose (refer to Blumler and Katz theory). Google classroom HT2#3 |
| 23 Nov | Magazine articles | Consolidate your knowledge of audience theory Select a range of magazine articles (minimum of three – either hard copies or online) and create an audience profile for each article. Google classroom HT1#4 |
| 30 Nov | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 7 Dec | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 14 Dec | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 5 Jan | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 11 Jan | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 18 Jan | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 25 Jan | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 1 Feb | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 9 Feb | Please refer to 9G/Md1 and 9H/Md1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | To be able to understand the role of a DAW in music creation to create and displace drum patterns | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | To be able to compose chord sequences | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | To be able to add interest to chord sequences | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | To explore bass lines | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | To be able to harmonise a melodic riff above a chord sequence | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Integrating and manipulating samples in a dance track | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Integrating and manipulating samples in a dance track | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Understanding the purpose of a mix-in | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Understanding the purpose of a breakdown, build and drop in electronic dance music | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | To understand how balance, FX, panning and dynamics can musically enhance a dance track | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Understanding how and why fusion music is created | Link to work |
| Lesson Focus | Resources | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | 28 September Core PE work out. Complete the work out to the best of your ability. | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | 28 September Core PE work out. Complete the work out to the best of your ability. | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | 28 September Core PE work out. Complete the work out to the best of your ability. | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | 28 September Core PE work out. Complete the work out to the best of your ability. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Change into appropriate sports clothing & trainers Remove all jewellery & tie your hair back Ensure the area you are working is safe and free from obstructions | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28th Sept | Key Christian beliefs about – The nature of God | Link to work |
| 5th Oct | Key Christian beliefs about – Creation | Link to work |
| 12th Oct | Key Christian beliefs about – Incarnation | Link to work |
| 19th Oct | Key Christian beliefs about – The Life of Jesus | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | All students in KS4 study multiple sciences in parallel (usually taught by a different teacher). Therefore each week there will be an option of different topics. When choosing the link, pick the one that meets the needs of your set. If you picked Science as an option then choose ‘Separate Science’. If you didn’t pick Science choose ‘Core’ and then the appropriate tier higher (HT) or foundation (FT) For each topic start at the first lesson and work through them in sequence. Topic 1: Biology – Cell Biology Topic 2: Chemistry – Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table | BIOLOGY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work CHEMISTRY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Topic 1: Biology – Cell Biology Topic 2: Chemistry – Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table | BIOLOGY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work CHEMISTRY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Topic 1: Biology – Cell Biology Topic 2: Chemistry – Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table | BIOLOGY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work CHEMISTRY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Topic 1: Biology – Cell Biology Topic 2: Chemistry – Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table | BIOLOGY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work CHEMISTRY Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 16th Nov | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT Link to work Core FT Link to work Separate Science Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT: Link to work Core FT: Link to work Separate Science: Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Topic 1: Physics – Energy | Core HT: Link to work Core FT: Link to work Separate Science: Link to work |
| 5 Jan | All students in KS4 study multiple sciences in parallel (usually taught by a different teacher). Therefore each week there will be an option of different topics. When choosing the link, pick the one that meets the needs of your set. If you picked Science as an option then choose ‘Separate Science’. If you didn’t pick Science choose ‘Core’ and then the appropriate tier higher (HT) or foundation (FT) For each topic start at the first lesson and work through them in sequence. Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Topic 1: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Topic 2: Organisation | (Topic 1) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work (Topic 2) CORE FT Link to work CORE HT Link to work SEPARATE SCIENCE Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Describing people using the verbs estar and ser | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Describing locations | Link to work Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Describing places now vs in general | Link to work Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Talking about what you and someone else does – Verbs for others | Link to work Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Describing locations | Link to work Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Talking about what you and others do | Link to work Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Talking about what people can/ are able to do | Link to work Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Describing what people must do | Link to work Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Describing what people are like/ how they feel | Link to work Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Describing people and places | Link to work Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Asking and answering questions | Link to work Link to work |
| 5 Jan | (Work will be set on Google classrooms if pupils are absent to ensure they have the same work as pupils in school. This work to be completed in the absence for whatever reason of Google Classroom work.) Describing what other people do | Link to work Link to work |
| 11 Jan | Talking about future plans | Link to work Link to work |
| 18 Jan | Talking about rules- saying what you must do | Link to work Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Comparisons | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | Talking about opinions | Link to work Link to work |
| 8 Feb | Using the past tense | Link to work Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Work through the power point complete slide 26, research task. | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Use the power point as a resource. Create a research leaflet to Identify & Describe each of the functions of the cardiovascular system. | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Use the power point as a resource. Complete Activity 1a – key terms to remember. | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Use the power point as a resource. Complete Activity 1b – key terms to remember. | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Cardiovascular system | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | Cardiovascular system Read slides 37- 40 and make notes. Complete the task on Short term and Long term effects of exercise. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Temperature regulation. . Read slides 37 – 40 and complete Task 1c. | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Pulmonary & systemic circulation. Read slides 43 – 49 and make notes. Complete the worksheet on the pathway of Blood. Write a paragraph describing the pathway of blood in Systemic and pulmonary circulation. | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Common Injuries – Basic. Read and make notes on slides 1 – 10. Complete the task on slide 11. | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Common Injuries – Complex. Read slides 4 – 9 and complete task 1 on slide 10. Read slides 10 -12 and complete task 2 on slide 13. | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Common Injuries – Complex. Read slides 13 onwards and make notes. Complete the task on slide 23 | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Experimenting with materials, printing techniques and processes | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | Experimenting with materials, printing techniques and processes | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | Experimenting with materials, machine embroidery techniques and processes | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | Experimenting with materials, hand embroidery techniques and processes | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | AO2 – Experimenting with materials, hand embroidery techniques and processes. | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | AO1 – Investigate the work of textile designers and respond in the style of the designers researched. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | AO3 – Record ideas through designer response and exploring own ideas. | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | Experimenting with materials, block printing techniques and processes. | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Experimenting with materials, heat transfer printing techniques and processes. | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | Record ideas through designer response and exploring own ideas. | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Experimenting with materials, applique techniques and processes. | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | Research the Context Tim Burton – Alice in Wonderland | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | AO1 – Context response present research in the form of a moodboard | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | AO1 & A03 – Context response and observations. Experimenting with materials, and processes. | Link to work |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | Link to work | |
| 5 Oct | Link to work | |
| 12 Oct | Link to work | |
| 19 Oct | Link to work | |
| 2 Nov | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 9 Nov | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 16 Nov | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 23 Nov | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 30 Nov | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 7 Dec | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 14 Dec | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 5 Jan | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 12 Jan | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 18 Jan | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 25 Jan | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 1 Feb | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. | |
| 8 Feb | Please refer to class 9E/Tt1 in Google Classroom to access your lessons and communicate with your teacher. |
| Date | Lesson Focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept | How is the country run? Who runs the country and what government is. Different kinds of power and influence people can have in government. | Link to work |
| 5 Oct | What does the civil service do? The role of the civil service. Explore what the role entails and the difference between a civil servant and a government minister. | Link to work |
| 12 Oct | What are the differences between local, regional and national governance? This includes exploring the arguments for and against devolution of power. | Link to work |
| 19 Oct | How does the UK political system compare to other systems? Why is the UK considered a democracy? How do other countries organise their political system? | Link to work |
| 2 Nov | Why do people migrate? In this lesson you will explore the reasons why people move from one place to another. You will learn to define some key terminology in relation to migration such as asylum seeker, refugee, internally displaced persons. | Link to work |
| 9 Nov | What is the relationship between climate change and migration? This lesson will explore the emerging number of migrants who are moving around the world as a result of the impact of climate change. You will learn about how different countries around the world respond to this issue. | Link to work |
| 16 Nov | Is the conflict in Syria a children’s rights issue? This lesson will explore the situation in Syria and to what extent the rights of children are being enjoyed or denied. This lesson covers the war in Syria. | Link to work |
| 23 Nov | What support is available for migrants? This lesson will explore the international and national frameworks implemented to support migrant communities around the world. It will show you how you can support migrant communities too. This lesson covers the issue of asylum and asylum support. | Link to work |
| 30 Nov | Should migration be controlled? This lesson will explore the ways in which the UK controls immigration and allows you to develop an insight into the UK’s immigration regulations. It will also allow you to consider arguments for and against the controlling of immigration. | Link to work |
| 7 Dec | How does migration affect communities? This lesson will explore the different types of affects migration has on immigrant and emigrant communities. | Link to work |
| 14 Dec | Why do we need rules? This lesson looks at what rules and laws are and why they are needed to help us live together. | Link to work |
| 5 Jan | What is the Equality Act 2010? In this lesson, we are going to look at what equality means and begin to look at the Equality Act 2010. | Link to work |
| 11 Jan | What is discrimination and prejudice? In this lesson, we are going to look at what the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’ mean and the different kinds of discrimination that can take place in society. | Link to work |
| 18 Jan | What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society? In this lesson, we are going to look at the impact of discrimination on groups and individuals. We will explore two inspirational case studies of women with albinism and how they have overcome the challenges they have faced in their lives. | Link to work |
| 25 Jan | Why do we need laws on equality in the UK? In this lesson, we are going to explore the impact of equality laws in the UK. This lesson includes content about people who have experienced racism and discrimination. | Link to work |
| 1 Feb | How far have we made progress on equality in the UK? In this lesson, we are going to look at the progress that has been made towards equality in the UK . This lessons covers the topic of discrimination against people for their race, disability or sexual orientation, if these issues could be sensitive for you, then we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby. | Link to work |
| 8 Feb | What can we do to create a fairer society? In this lesson, we are going to look at what individuals and schools can do to create a fairer society. | Link to work |
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