my term ahead - farlingaye high school · 2018. 1. 8. · optional further learning task this task...

My Term Ahead Farlingaye High School

Spring Term 2018

Helping students plan for

the term ahead.

Year 8

Parents and Carers Page

This booklet has been collated by all of the departments in the school to

help you and your student with understanding the term ahead. Through

the provision of the topics to be studied, some key terms and some useful

sites for further investigation we hope that students are able to take

control of their learning and start to prepare themselves for the lessons

ahead. Each subject area will provide the following information:

Topics being studied this term

This should provide you with an opportunity to know what topic areas students will cover. With this in mind it can be useful to find out about these topics ahead of time.

The lists provided will be for the whole year group so students are to double check which order they will be studied in when they receive this booklet.

Key Terms

These key terms will be important for your student to understand and be able to use so please work with them to look these terms up.

Once these terms are understood see if your student can use them in sentences.

Useful websites for further information gathering.

These specifically chosen websites should be used for any further reading that you and your student would like to do around the topics covered.

It would be good to use these following their lesson in school to help reinforce the learning from the classroom.

Optional Further Learning Task

This task is being provided for students who have a real interest

in a subject and want to stretch themselves further. This is not a

homework task but students are able to hand the work

completed to staff for feedback and possibly rewards.

If you have any questions about this booklet please do not hesitate to

get in contact with me at the school at

[email protected] or call on 01394 385720. Any

subject based questions can be directed to the departments through

the email addresses identified on the school website.

Kind regards

Mr Tunaley

mailto:[email protected]

Subject

ICT Technology (ICT rotation)

Units of work this term.

ICT During this term you will be looking at Video Production. This unit will cover the planning of a TV advert making use of storyboards and understanding how the use of camera angles and sounds can create different moods and add drama. You will plan and create your own TV advertisement by the end of this unit. Technology (ICT) During this term you will be looking at the use of computer modelling and learning how to use and make use of spreadsheet software to model your own solutions to tasks set.

Key words to investigate this

term.

ICT STORYBOARD, CAMERA ANGLE, TARGET AUDIENCE, PANNING, TRACKING, FILE FORMAT Technology (ICT) MODELLING, PARAMETERS, SIMULATION,MACRO, FORMULA, ABSOLUTE REFERENCING

Sources of information for

further finding out about the topics.

ICT www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z3mtsbk Technology(ICT) www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zyqmhyc

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z3mtsbkhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zyqmhyc

Extension Task

ICT ‘Find out the difference between ‘diegetic’ and ‘non-diegetic’ sound and then give an example of where each one of these would be used and why? For your answer you could start by giving a definition of each word and then think of a TV show where both these types of sound have been used. For the TV show give details of the sounds with reason why they are diegetic or non-diegetic. Technology (ICT) Computer modelling can be used in many different ways. Think of two advantages and disadvantages of using a computer model in the prototype of an aircraft. The type of areas could be in safety or performance but you will need to give detail in your answer to show an understanding of the positives and negatives.

Subject

English


Your teacher will be choosing from one of the following units: The exploration of relationships in a text

or texts of the teacher’s choice A study of the science fiction genre in a

text or texts of the teacher’s choice The exploration of issues of cultural

identity in a text or texts of the teacher’s choice

The analysis and production of travel writing

The study of Victorian literature An exploration of how the countryside

has inspired authors A study into Spoken English

Key words to investigate this term.

In order to build up your vocabulary for analysis of language and for your own creative writing, you should remind yourself of figurative language techniques and poetic terminology. Your teacher will also be giving you a list of spellings for the term which you should be learning for a weekly test in your lessons.

Sources of information for further enrichment of the topics.

Continue to independently read a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to support your reading and writing in lessons. Remember to get your Reading Passport signed for every 30 minutes of reading you complete.

Extension Task

Ask your teacher for a booklet to complete which will focus on improving your spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) skills and which will help you to improve your vocabulary use. With increased demands on students in this area in exams, it is vital that the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the English Language are understood and that you apply them accurately and consistently. The booklet will ask you to complete a variety of tasks on the following: Full stops, commas and capital letters

Apostrophes

Homophones

Adjectives

Similes and metaphors

Connectives

Sentence structure

Text organisation

Complete the sheets on the topics you feel you need to practise. The booklet can also be printed from the FLG/website. Please also look at the English notice board outside

the English Team Room for opportunities to enter a

variety of writing competitions with fabulous

awards for talent and creativity.

Subject

RE


Christianity


term.

Miracles What Jesus looked like Creationism Parables Christianity and the media Differences within Christianity

Sources of information for further finding out about the

topics.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/

Extension Task

Find out about what a local Church is doing in the community to help the vulnerable

Subject

PSHE Delivery through registration and

drop-in sessions


Smoking Internet Safety Bullying Finance Waste Recycling Democracy Criminal Justice System Well Being Careers Sleep Movement of People


term.

Xenophobia Islamophobia Homophobia Magistrates Court Crown Court Debit Card Credit Card



https://www.young-money.org.uk/ http://www.talktofrank.com/

https://www.young-money.org.uk/http://www.talktofrank.com/

Subject

Technology: Resistant Materials Due to the carousel of technology subjects, please note not all students will cover every subject area in one academic year.


Jewellery & Electronic Display Stand Students explore design styles and existing products to develop a mould for a jewellery item which is then cast using CAD/CAM aids. Students produce a plastic display stand which includes a light sensing circuit to advertise the made jewellery item.


1. Casting 2. Annotation 3. Development 4. Computer Aided Design 5. Computer Aided Manufacture 6. Ferrous 7. Non-Ferrous 8. Alloy 9. Buffering Wheel 10. Pewter



www.Technologystudent.com

www.twitter.com/farlingayetech

Extension Task

Sustainability Think about the product that you are currently working on. Find out three things you could change about your design to make it more environmentally friendly. You may want to think about this in relation to the following areas: sourcing the raw materials, the making of the product, the distribution to where the product will be sold, the maintenance of the product once it was bought and the disposal of the product once it has worn out.

http://www.Technologystudent.comhttp://www.twitter.com/farlingayetech

Subject

Technology: CAD (Computer Aided Design) Due to the carousel of technology subjects, please note not all students will cover every subject area in one academic year.


CAD/CAM Acrylic holder designed using CAD and made using CAM (Laser cutting machine)


1. Design brief 2. Target market 3. Evaluating existing products 4. Design ideas 5. Annotate 6. Render 7. Design specification 8. Design proposal 9. Final evaluation 10. Input 11. Process 12. Output 13. Feedback 14. Flowchart

Sources of information for further finding out

about the topics.



Extension Task



Subject

Technology: Textiles Due to the carousel of technology subjects, please note not all students will cover every subject area in one academic year.


Pencil cases ‘Paperchase’ has commissioned you to design a range of pencil cases, based on the theme of ‘Rainforest’ for their Spring and Summer collection. You will need to design and make a prototype to present to the client.


1. Batik 2. Client 3. Commissioned 4. Contemporary 5. Embroidery 6. Evaluation 7. Prototype 8. Specification 9. Template 10. Theme


about the topics.



Extension Task



Subject

Technology: Food Due to the carousel of technology subjects, please note not all students will cover every subject area in one academic year.


Staple foods An introduction to staple foods, looking at types, uses, cooking and nutrition. Looking at health and safety, skills, preparing for cooking and evaluating finished food products or dishes.


1. Knife skills – bridge and claw 2. Rubbing in 3. Rolling 4. Kneading 5. Baking 6. Boiling/simmering 7. Bread designing 8. Pulses 9. Pasta



http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/category/health-nutrition

http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/VideoActivity.aspx?siteId=19&sectionId=108&contentId=501

Extension Task

Think about one the food products you have designed for your current rotation of technology and who this product is aimed at. Write down one thing you could change about your food product to change or improve the Flavour Texture Nutrition

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/category/health-nutritionhttp://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/category/health-nutritionhttp://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/VideoActivity.aspx?siteId=19&sectionId=108&contentId=501http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/VideoActivity.aspx?siteId=19&sectionId=108&contentId=501http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/VideoActivity.aspx?siteId=19&sectionId=108&contentId=501

Subject

Languages—French


Going out: arranging to meet, shopping, clothing Food & drink: French meals, preparing for a party, shopping for food & eating in a restaurant


term.

Y8 vert: j’aime / je n’aime pas / j’adore / je déteste / parce que c’est

Y8 rouge: je pense que / j’estime que / je crois que / je dirais que / à mon avis / parce que c’est



Useful online resources for homework / extending the learning: Linguascope (username = farlingaye, password = europe) Duolinguo (currently being researched by Languages team) Quizlet (students can sign up for their own account or use links sent by teachers; facility to import lists of vocabulary and print these out) Textbooks (available to use in faculty during lunch and after school or to borrow short-term) Mary Glasgow magazines (see Mr Craig to order)

Extension Task

Video items of clothing from your wardrobe and describe them in French.

e.g. j’ai une chemise blanche etc…

Subject Languages— German


Family & friends: appearance, characteristics Free time: sports, hobbies, favourite things, time frames & present tense verbs


term

High frequency words/phrases: sehr; ziemlich; Ich

möchte; Ich habe; Ich bin; gern

Key verbs: sein; haben; spielen; gehen

Time words: Jeden Tag; einmal pro Woche; am

Wochenende; oft; manchmal; immer; nie

The prefix Lieblings- how many words can you think

of to add to this prefix to talk about your favourite

things? Use a dictionary for help.

Find all the cognates in the units covered.

Asking questions: Möchtest du…?; Hast du…?; Bist

du…?



Useful online resources for homework / extending the learning: Linguascope (username = farlingaye, password = europe) Duolinguo (currently being researched by Languages team) Quizlet (students can sign up for their own account or use links sent by teachers; facility to import lists of vocabulary and print these out) Textbooks (available to use in faculty during lunch and after school or to borrow short-term) Mary Glasgow magazines (see Mr Craig to order)

Extension Task

Translation skills booklet available from Mrs Green. Please email; [email protected] to ask for a copy.

mailto:[email protected]

Subject

History


Students will begin the term studying the Industrial Revolution. This will include the impact of industrialisation on the towns and the countryside, child work in factories, key inventions and crime and punishment. Students will then investigate the transatlantic slave trade. This will include investigating the triangular trade system, life on the plantations and punishments. Students will finish their study of this topic by forming a judgment about the most influential figure behind the abolition of slavery.


term.

Entrepreneur Empire Colony Urbanisation Middle Passage Abolition



https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zjd82hv https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/

http://spartacus-educational.com/

There is also a folder of information on the History area of the FLG which will help to enrich students understanding of the topics they are studying.

Extension Task

There was very little progress during the Industrial Revolution’. How far do you agree? You can discuss: Living conditions Inventions Jobs Crime and punishment

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zjd82hvhttps://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/http://spartacus-educational.com/

Subject

Drama


The Gallows Haunting/Darkwood Manor/Where the Wild Things Are/The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty (play) Once again drama teachers select schemes to teach from a collection.


Sound Collage/Physical Theatre/Cross-cutting/Monologue/Split stage/Narration and speaking in the third person

Sources of information for further finding out about the topics.

TES Resources www.dramatoolkit.co.uk

Extension Task

Using two of the above drama techniques you should create a piece of drama based on a ghost story with a group of friends and perform it to your class.

Subject

Mathematics


Conic Sections


Arcs, sectors and segments Construction Ellipse Parabola Loci Hyperbola


about the topics.

http://farlingayemaths.blogspot.co.uk/ has examples of activities and work that students may complete during their maths lessons.

www.mymaths.co.uk will provide help with fundamental maths skills

www.nrich.org has problems with solutions and articles about some interesting maths (stage 2-3 are likely to be the most appropriate level problems)

Extension Task

Intersecting Circles Three circles have a maximum of six intersections with each other. What is the maximum number of intersections that a hundred circles could have?

http://farlingayemaths.blogspot.co.uk/http://www.mymaths.co.ukhttp://www.nrich.org

Subject

Mathematics


Number Theory


Prime factors Fractions Percentages Decimals Negative Numbers Square and cube numbers






Extension Task

Great Granddad is very proud of his telegram from the Queen congratulating him on his hundredth birthday and he has friends who are even older than he is. Great Granddad was born in the year A (where A is the product of 3 prime numbers), he was 20 years old in the year B (where B is the product of a prime number and a square number), he was 80 years old in the year C (where C is the product of two prime numbers) and he celebrated his 100th birthday in the year D (where D is even and the product of 4 prime numbers). When was he born?


Subject

Mathematics


Topology


Genus Platonic solids Compass constructions Mobius strip Congruence and Similarity


about the topics.




Extension Task

Construct the following diagram: Two equal size circles that intersect at their centres. Make a poster about the maths you can find – think about constructions you may have learnt about in class as well as anything else you can think of. Include as much mathematical language as you can.


Subject

Mathematics


Game Theory


Strategy Dice Probability Playing card probabilities Fair games Tree diagrams combinations


about the topics.




Extension Task

Computer Task: Nrich website task – Cops and Robbers strategy game. What is the minimum number of moves you can always win in? Can you explain your strategy and why it works?


Subject Geography


Population Density 1. Factors affecting population 2. Distribution of the World’s population 3. Distribution of the UK’s Population 4. Reasons for population change 5. Population Pyramids


term.

1. Density 2. Densely 3. Sparsely 4. Distribution 5. Birth-rate/Death rate 6. Natural increase 7. Contraception/family planning



Population distribution and density http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_distribution_rev1.shtml

Population change and structure http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_change_structure_rev1.shtml

Managing population change http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/managing_population_rev1.shtml

Extension Task

For most countries across the world, population rises. Certain countries see a small percentage change where other countries see a larger percentage change. But which countries are actually reducing in size? What are the reasons for this change?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_distribution_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_distribution_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_distribution_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_change_structure_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_change_structure_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/population_change_structure_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/managing_population_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/managing_population_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/managing_population_rev1.shtml

Subject

Geography


Migration 1. Types of migration 2. Causes and effects of migration 3. The Migration Crisis of 2016 4. Causes of International Migration 5. Migration from Mexico to America


1. Migration 2. Immigration 3. Emigration 4. Push and pull factors 5. Poverty 6. Brexit



Types of migration http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/types_migration_rev1.shtml

Migration trends http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev1.shtml

Extension Task

Produce a flowline map showing the routes for migration to the UK between 2015 to the present.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/types_migration_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/types_migration_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/types_migration_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev1.shtmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/migration_trends_rev1.shtml

Subject

Art

Units of work this

term.

Theme :- Landscape Examples of projects (these may be different for each teaching group):- Beetles & Insects/Trees/Coast/Maps/Travel / Rain forests / Mini worlds Techniques:- Print / Mixed Media / Collage/ Wire / Drawing

Key words to

investigate this term.

Texture / Surface / Structure / Construction / Collage / Landscape


topics.

www.thisiscollosal.com www.tate.org.uk

Extension Task

Take an A4 piece of paper with you on a country walk and a camera (this could be on your phone) The walk could be through a park, some woods or along a beach. Record your environment with drawings of the things you see and photographs of your journey.

http://www.thisiscollosal.comhttp://www.tate.org.uk

Subject

Music


This term we are looking at Film Music and Chromaticism through the disciplines of Listening, Performance and Composition


Chromaticism/Dynamics/Orchestration/Texture/Rhythm


about the topics.

Have a look on youtube for BBC Proms Film Music clips

Extension Task

Listen to at least four pieces of Film Music of your choice and ask the following questions: Why does the composer choose these

particular instruments? What is the style or genre of the

music? How does the music express the

action on the screen? Why do you think it works well?

Subject

PE


These will include Football, Rugby, Hockey, Gymnastics, Dance, Basketball, Handball and Fitness. The exact activity your group will have is displayed on the Curriculum notice board so please ensure you familiarise yourself with the activity you have and the equipment you will need. Remember that if you are outside this term you will need to ensure you have your Rugby shirt to wear; plain navy blue tracksuit bottoms are optional. Hockey and Football need shin pads and for Hockey a mouth guard is strongly recommended.


term.

Zone defence

Invasion games

Aerobic capacity

Muscular strength

Resilience

Phases of a warm up


topics.

The National Governing Body websites are great sources of information for finding out more about a sport; for example England Handball is the National Governing Body for Handball and British Gymnastics is the NGB for Gymnastics and Trampolining There are also numerous video clips online showing our Junior International teams playing in competitive matches. If you require any further information about local sports clubs and how to get involved, please see any member of the PE Faculty. The Farlingaye PE twitter account tries to retweet interesting articles about current affairs on sport

Extension Task

We would like you to select and invasion game you’re interested in (such as Football, Netball, Hockey, Basketball, Handball etc.) and research some different types of defensive play teams might use. For example, in Basketball they might use ‘man-to-man’ marking or zone defence. Then have a look at some footage of that sport being played and see if you can recognise what type of defensive system they are playing.

Subject

Science

Units of work this

term.

9G – The Earth’s atmosphere 8K & L – Light & Sound 9A - Inheritance


Key words

The Earth's atmosphere

Light & sound Inheritance

Greenhouse gases

Wavelength Inherited variation

Acid rain Frequency Environmental

variation


topics.

BBC Bitesize: The Earth’s atmosphere - https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zt6sfg8/revision Light & sound - https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zw982hv Inheritance - https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zpffr82 School FLG: http://flg/Home/Curriculum/Science/Year8Science/SitePages/Home.aspx

Extension Task

http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ Use the link above to explore your carbon footprint. Discuss with those at home how different things around the house might impact the earth’s changing atmosphere. All we would like to see is that you have had a go and a brief discussion at home about your impact. Finally print of a screen print of your results to share with your teacher to show you have done the task. Good luck When you have completed your discussions and explored your carbon footprint, print off a screen shot of your results to share with your teacher to show you have done the task.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zw982hvhttp://footprint.wwf.org.uk/

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