Year 10 Curriculum/Home Learning Information Autumn Term 1

Home Learning Guidance

Why Home Learning?

Home Learning [homework] checks that you have understood what you have done in class, and helps you prepare for something that you might be doing in the next lesson for that subject.

When doing your Home Learning activities you will learn:

Independence How to work at your own pace Organisation How to explore your own interests

What is Home Learning?

Home Learning could be any of the following: Preparing for a lesson Research - finding out facts Writing an essay or report Learning for a test

What if Home Learning is not set?

If Home Learning is not set you should do some background reading or research for the subjects in your Home Learning timetable.

Frequency of Home Learning Activities 2013/2014 Year 10

Art Geography History Maths Science RE [ Full Course] French/Spanish PE Construction and the Built Environment Design & Technology Drama Engineering English Business ICT Film Studies Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering Media Studies PE Photography Product Design Note: In addition to the above arrangements, subject teachers reserve the right to set extra pieces of home learning activities when the need arises Frequency of Home Learning Activities Weekly Fortnightly Half-Termly [ Extended Writing/Project Work] Subjects

KSSC Home Learning Expectations

Students
To listen carefully to the Home Learning activity instructions in class. Copy down the Home Learning activity and deadline date into your planner Ensure that all Home Learning activities are completed and handed in on time Attempt all Home Learning activities to the best of your ability, paying attention to your subjects Minimum and Challenge Targets. Take care of your work presentation. Inform your Subject Teacher of any difficulties before the lesson so that further support can be given.

Subject Teachers
Set Home Learning activities according to the Home Learning timetable. Give full and comprehensive instructions and ensure that students record home learning activities in planners. Set deadlines for completed work and ensure that they are met. Provide feedback and return all Home Learning activities promptly. Provide help and support.

Parents/Carers
Provide a table, chair and a quiet place to work. Negotiate when Home Learning activities are to be done. Check the time spent on individual activity. Ensure that outside clubs do not affect the quality of work produced Check the presentation and content of all Home Learning activities being returned to school. Sign the planner each week. Provide the school with information about any problems through the student planner or by contacting the appropriate Subject Teacher/Achievement Leader directly.

Year 10 GCSE English

What will be studied this term
Students in Year 10 will study the novel Of Mice and Men. For reading students will: Show a clear understanding of the text through an analysis of language and how language is used to create particular effects. They will also evaluate and make interpretations of the text according to different perspectives and language variation. Some students will understand the social and historical context of the text. They will use this to develop in-depth and detailed evaluations of the text and key features of the text. For speaking and listening: Students will maintain and develop their talk purposefully in a range of contexts. They will structure what they say clearly, using well selected vocabulary and appropriate intonation and emphasis. They use Standard English confidently in a range of situations, adapting as necessary. Some students will make a range of contributions that show they have listened perceptively and are sensitive to the development of discussions.

How will work be assessed

During the Autumn term, students will complete a controlled assessment set by the exam board in September. Practice assessment activities and controlled assessments will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy, the criteria outlined above and GCSE Mark schemes. Students are required to read the text fully and carry out research connected to the text to gain a clear understanding of the social and historical context. Differentiated additional skills based tasks will be given according to the needs of the group. Revision and practice of writing skills, grammar, punctuation and spelling. Resources and practice exam questions are available via the facultys website, BeENGspired which can be found through the school website. Standard English and non-formal language used with text. Encouraging students to use and understand more ambitious vocabulary relating to the text. Evaluate, analyse, identity, compare, infer, deduce, structure, dialogue, representation, context, select, literary, interpret, features, quotation, explanation, language, perspective, effect.

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed

Where can extra help come from

BeENGspired Internet BBC Bitesize

Year 10 GCSE Foundation

Maths
What will be studied this term Graphs 1
Find the coordinates of points identified by geometrical information in 2-D Use axes and coordinates to specify points in all four quadrants in 2-D Identify points with given coordinates Draw, label and put suitable scales on axes Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment, AB, given the coordinates of A and B Recognise that equations of the form y = mx + c correspond to straight-line graphs in the coordinate plane Plot and draw graphs of functions Plot and draw graphs of straight lines of the form y = mx + c, when values are given for m and c Find the gradient of a straight line from a graph Calculate the mean of a small data set, using the appropriate key on a scientific calculator Calculate the mean, mode, median and range for discrete data Recognise the advantages and disadvantages between measures of average Compare the mean and range of two distributions Calculate the mean, mode, median and range from an ordered stem and leaf diagram Draw and interpret an ordered stem and leaf diagram Calculate the mean, median and mode from a frequency table Calculate the modal class and the interval containing the median for continuous data Estimate the mean of grouped data using the mid-interval value Use 3.142 or use the button on a calculator Find the perimeters and areas of semicircles and quarter circles

Averages and Range

Circles

How will work be assessed

During the Autumn term students will complete a series of assessment activities and module tests. At the end of each term, your child will complete a controlled assessment to assess their progress. Assessment activities and the controlled assessment will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy. Home Learning activities vary across the Maths Department and will be issued by the class teacher. Students can also purchase a KS4 MathsWatch CDROM from the school this has lots of videos of Maths techniques and skills. It costs 3.

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed

Coordinates, Averages, Circumference, Pi.

Where can extra help come from

Useful websites: www.bitesize.co.uk www.youtube.co.uk Revision guides and workbooks are available for pupils to purchase (4 in total) at either the Foundation or Higher tiers. These will be invaluable resources for homework and revision prior to assessments as well as continuous learning along with lessons.

Year 10 GCSE Higher Maths

What will be studied this term
Transformation Translate a given shape by a vector Understand that images produced by translation, rotation and reflection are congruent to the object Distinguish properties that are preserved under particular transformations Reflect shapes in a given mirror line; parallel to the coordinate axes. Understand rotation as a (anti clockwise) turn about a given origin Describe and transform 2-D shapes using single rotations . Understand that rotations are specified by a centre and an (anticlockwise) angle. Find the centre of rotation. Rotate a shape about the origin, or any other point. Enlarge shapes by a given scale factor, Processing, Representing and Interpreting Data Present findings from databases, tables and charts Interpret: composite bar charts, comparative and dual bar charts, pie charts, scatter graphs, frequency polygons and histograms Produce ordered stem and leaf diagrams and use them to find the range and averages Find the median from a histogram or any other information from a histogram, such as the number of people in a given interval Find the median from a histogram Recognise simple patterns, characteristics and relationships in line graphs and frequency polygons Inequalities and Formulae Solve simple linear inequalities in one variable, and represent the solution set on a number line Use the correct notation to show inclusive and exclusive inequalities Show the solution set of several inequalities in two variables on a graph Use formulae from mathematics and other subjects Substitute numbers into a formula Substitute positive and negative numbers into expressions such as 3x + 4 and 2x Derive a formula Set up linear equations from word problems Change the subject of a formula including cases where the subject is on both sides of the original formula, or where a power of the subject appears

How will work be assessed

During the Autumn term students will complete a series of assessment activities and module tests. At the end of each term, your child will complete a controlled assessment to assess their progress. Assessment activities and the controlled assessment will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy. Home Learning activities vary across the department and will be issued by the class teacher. Students can purchase a KS4 MathsWatch CDROM from the school this has lots of videos of Maths techniques and skills. It costs 3. Transformation, Frequency Polygon, Histograms, Expressions, Inequalities, Formulae.

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed Where can extra help come from
Useful websites: www.bitesize.co.uk www.youtube.co.uk Revision guides and workbooks are available for pupils to purchase (4 in total) at either the Foundation or Higher tiers. These will be invaluable resources for homework and revision prior to assessments as well as continuous learning along with lessons.

Year 10 GCSE Biology

What will be studied this term
Co-ordination and Control
The nervous system Control in the human body Control in plants

How will work be assessed Exam questions throughout the unit End of unit test

What needs to be done at home Additional exam questions Worksheets Research/presentation Revision and preparation for end of unit test

What Key Language will be developed Nervous System, Impulses, Stimuli, Receptors, Sense Organs, Neurons, Nerves, Sensory Neurone, Motor Neurone, Effector, Secreting, Reflex Arc, Synapses, Menstrual Cycle, Ovulation, Period, Pituitary Gland, Ovaries, Oestrogen, FSH, Progesterone, LH, Contraceptive, Homeostasis, Urine, Kidneys, Enzymes, Pancreas, Photosynthesis, Phototropism, Auxin Where can extra help come from GCSE bitesize Revision guides which can be purchased from large book shops and in school The school library stocks many relevant books, see the read, return and recommend poster in the Science department

Year 10 GCSE Chemistry

What will be studied this term
Metals and Their Uses

Appreciate that metals are very useful in our everyday lives and used in a wide variety of situations. Know that ores are naturally occurring rocks that provide an economic starting point for the manufacture of metals. Know that iron ore is used to make iron and steel. Know that copper can be easily extracted but copper-rich ores are becoming scarce so new methods of extracting copper are being developed to exploit low grade ores - those with low concentrations of copper Know that aluminium and titanium are useful metals but are expensive to produce. Know that metals can be mixed together to make alloys to improve the metal's properties for a particular purpose.

Students are expected to be able to use their skills, knowledge and understanding to ... Consider and evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts of exploiting metal ores, of using metals and of recycling metals. Know that metal ores are obtained by mining and that this may involve digging up and processing large amounts of rock. Know and understand that obtaining, using and recycling metals is limited to the metals named eg Fe, Cu, Al. Be able to evaluate the benefits, drawbacks and risks of using metals as structural materials Know and understand the uses and properties of metals and alloys is limited to those specified in the subject content ie Fe, Cu, Al and Ti.

How will work be assessed

Exam questions throughout the unit End of unit test Additional exam questions Worksheets Research/presentation Revision and preparation for end of unit test

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed

Reactivity Series, Ore, Reduction, Electrolysis, Blast Furnace, Cast Iron, Alloy, Stainless Steel, Smelting, Displacement, Bioleaching, Phytomining, Transition Metals

Where can extra help come from

GCSE Bitesize Revision guides which can be purchased from large book shops and in school The school library stocks many relevant books, see the read, return and recommend poster in the Science department

Year 10 GCSE Physics

What will be studied this term
Physics unit 1

Waves Electromagnetic Spectrum

How will work be assessed

End of unit exams. Use of exam questions during lessons. Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the Schools/Examination Board assessment/feedback policy and students will be made aware of this.

What needs to be done at home

Completion of the Year 10 GCSE home learning Science booklet and use of revision guides

What Key Language will be developed

Mechanical Wave, Electromagnetic Wave, Transverse Waves, Longitudinal Waves, Compression, Rarefactions, Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, Speed, Plain Mirror, Normal, Angle Of Incidence, Angle Of Reflection, Angle Of Refraction, Virtual Image, Real Image, Refraction, Boundary, Diffraction, Ultra Sonic Waves, Echo, Pitch, Resonates, Wave Speed, White Light, Optical Fibres, Bands, Doppler Effect, Red Shift, Blue Shift, Big Bang Theory, Cosmic, Microwave, Background Radiation

Where can extra help come from

AQA revision guide and website. BBC Bitesize My GCSE.com The school library stocks many relevant books, see the read, return and recommend poster in the Science department

Year 10 GCSE Art

What will be studied this term
GCSE Art & Design Create A Portfolio. During this term you will gain an understanding of some of the requirements of the GCSE course.

Develop your creative ideas through investigations, informed by relative (contextual) studies and other sources Looking at the artwork of others both traditional, modern and contemporary Demonstrate analytical and cultural understanding Explore and refine your ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes Record ideas and observations, illustrate insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms Students will be continually assessed, based on the Assessment Objectives laid out by the exam board.

How will work be assessed

What needs to be done at home

As a dedicated Art student you should be creating artwork and refining your skills all the times. The more time an artist spends on honing their craft the more successful the work they produce will become. Even when Home Learning activities are not set students should be working on extending their portfolio further. Assessed work must be connected to the starting point you (the students) have been given.

What Key Language will be developed

Contextual Contemporary Exploration Media Analytical Annotation

Where can extra help come from

Useful Websites: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-art-and-design-suite-j160-j167-from-2012/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/ http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern http://www.youtube.com/

It is also worth looking thought the many creative web sites available on the world wide web including Gallery sites and image sharing sites such as Flickr, Deviantart and many others. I would also suggest watching TV programmes based on art especially Sky Arts if possible.

Year 10 GCSE Applied Business

What will be studied this term

Business Studies Lesson Unit 1A What is Business?: Students will be introduced to what businesses are and what they do. They will draw on a range of examples from industry to support the theory. The theory will include: Enterprise, Business activity, Business Aims, Business objectives, Business Ownership, The risk-reward ratio, and Ethical Business. Business Finance Lesson Unit 2A The Financial Document Trail: Students investigate the role, construction and importance of a range of financial documents, including purchase orders, invoices and credit notes, and statements. Students will develop literacy and numeracy skills in these units, along with creativity skills when presenting work to classmates.

How will work be assessed

Tasks from individual lessons will be peer, self or teacher assessed. At the end of each finance lesson, exam styles questions are used to assess understanding of lesson content. There will be an end of unit test for both Unit 1A and 2A before the October holiday to test students understanding and application of theory. All lessons are accessible from Kingsbury Smart, so students can revise what was covered in lessons. Each unit is supported by a Word Wall, with differentiated explanation of keywords Description (D-G), Example (C-B) and importance to business (A-A*). There will be a Home-Based Independent Learning (HBIL) Workbook issued in the first week of Business. This is due in before the October holiday, and will help students prepare for the HBIL assessment before the end of term. See Unit 1A and Unit 2A Word Walls on Kingsbury Smart: 1A: Business activity, sectors of industry, business aims, business objectives, ethical trading. 2A: Purchase order form, delivery note, goods received note, invoice, credit note, statement of account, cheque, receipt. Kingsbury Smart! Visiting businesses, e.g. Asda or Cadburys World Asking people working in business for their input

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed

Where can extra help come from

Year 10 GCSE Drama

What will be studied this term
Introduction to Edexcel GCSE drama. Students will working on team building skills, improvisation (spontaneous and rehearsed) and performance skills. Students use explorative strategies, the drama medium and elements of drama in order to learn how to create meaning through performance.

How will work be assessed

Students undergo summative assessment throughout the work which is teacher led and at the end of each term through a process of teacher, peer and self-assessment. All performances are filmed for moderation purposes.

What needs to be done at home

Students need to write up the work they have covered in the lessons, logging all decisions made and this will form part of their documentary response.

What Key Language will be developed

Still Image, Thought-Tracking, Narrating, Hot-Seating, Role Play, Cross-Cutting, Forum Theatre, Marking The Moment, Action/Plot/Content, Forms, Climax/Anti-Climax, Rhythm/Pace/Tempo, Contrasts, Characterisation, Conventions, Symbols.

Where can extra help come from

Exemplar work provided by the drama department. Frameworks for drama coursework and logs booklet. Theatre Television Cinema/DVD Useful websites: Edexcel.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama

Year 10 BTEC Engineering

What will be studied this term

BTEC Engineering Unit 10 (Using computer aided drawing techniques in engineering) This unit gives students the opportunity to use computer aided drawing (CAD) techniques in an engineering context. In this unit students are given the opportunity to use CAD software to represent two dimensional (2D) engineering information using industry standard methods of orthographic projection and learn how to present three-dimensional (3D) objects using isometric drawing techniques.

How will work be assessed

The unit is coursework based however there are 4 controlled assessments that must be completed by all students. Students can expect to get either a PASS, MERIT OR DISTINCTION once coursework has been completed.

What needs to be done at home

A home learning activity accompanies this unit including the following information:

Prior knowledge research tasks. Lesson based extended learning tasks. Keywords comprehension tasks.

What Key Language will be developed

Engineering Keywords Industry standard language for drawings Industry Symbols and signs

Where can extra help come from

After school classes every Wednesday for boost levels and help with home learning activities. All worksheets and activities are available on Kingsbury Smart for each Engineering Unit.

Year 10 GCSE French

What will be studied this term Lifestyle 1
Healthy Eating/Well-being Smoking Drugs and alcohol

Students will continue to develop the key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

How will work be assessed

During the topic students will complete a number of short assessment tasks in addition to their regular classroom activities. They will also complete the first of the controlled assessment tasks (15% of final GCSE)

What needs to be done at home

Students need to continue to learn key vocabulary and revise the main grammar points. Home Learning tasks to reinforce the work covered in class will be set on a fortnightly basis.

What Key Language will be developed

Main Grammar Points Revision of the present tense (regular and irregular verbs) Adverbs Negatives Giving opinions

Where can extra help come from

GCSE revision books (provided) Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.linguascope.com (username and password available from MFL department) www.atantot.com (username and password available from MFL department) www.aqa.org.uk (for past exam papers) French magazines are available in the MFL Department to help students improve their reading skills - please see Mrs Chapman in Room 21.

MFL teachers are also available after school Wednesday - Friday to offer any extra support needed.

Year 10 GCSE Film Studies

What will be studied this term

Key Film language terms and topics such as: Genre Mise en Scene (camera shots, lighting, sound, editing) A key outcome is the assessment research task which counts for 5% of the overall grade and is uploaded to a candidates e-portfolio via the schools RealSmart platform.

How will work be assessed

50% of the course is assessed internally: the first task is to research the production, distribution and exhibition details of a film of the candidates choice and to begin an analysis of a scene using some of the key aspects of film language.

What needs to be done at home

Students should be encouraged to develop a wider experience of cinema of a range of genres (both Hollywood and non-Hollywood). Students can use computers to research their chosen film for the assessed task and chosen scene for the analysis task. Parents should encourage students to research widely and not just the standard sites of www.wikipedia.org and www.imdb.com

What Key Language will be developed

Subject specific language will be used and students should be encouraged to keep a glossary of film studies terms.

Where can extra help come from

All students taking GCSE Film Studies will have access to a RealSmart platform which acts in two ways: To provide model answers and mark schemes to support students in each internally assessed task To allow students to upload, save and complete work from home as well as in school as part of their e-portfolio.

Year 10 GCSE Geography

What will be studied this term
The subject lays an appropriate foundation for further study of geography or related subjects at a higher level. It will provide st them with an overall view of the world in the 21 century, developing an appreciation of the world around them. st Unit 1: Managing places in the 21 Century The urban environment World is increasingly urban Threats from environmental hazards Managing movement of people and traffic in urban areas Socio-economic inequalities that exist in urban areas Urban regeneration Migration and urban growth in developing countries Opportunities, challenges and responses of urban growth in developing countries Sustainability and planning in urban areas Within the topic the students will develop the following skills: Developing the following skills: Communication skills Graphical and cartographical skills Technological skills including ICT and GIS Interpersonal skills through debate and discussion Literacy and Numeracy Problem solving Entrepreneurial and awareness of career opportunities Personalised and independent learning

How will work be assessed

Student progress will be measured using a range of assessments that will be held at the end of each topic studied. This piece of work is levelled and shared with the student to track and monitor their progress, in line with their MT (minimum target) and CT (challenge target). Within lessons the teacher will also use a variety of AfL (assessment for learning strategies) that will ensure the teacher is adapting activities to cater to the needs of all students and make sure progress is being made within individual lessons.

What needs to be done at home

Types of home study that will be set Project based activities that compliment learning in school and the classwork which encourages the development of research skills and independent enquiry Students are given past paper questions to complete at home to consolidate learning and ensure that they become familiar with the terminology that is frequently used in the exams. It is expected that any work missed is caught up with or uncompleted is finished at home. Due to the nature of the course (linear) students are encouraged to regularly review learning and create revision guides/notes/maps as each topic is completed

What Key Language will be developed

Describe Explain Suggest Compare Define List Sustainability Management Opportunities & Challenges Environmental, Economic & Social MEDC & LEDC

Where can extra help come from

AQA B- Geography Website http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/geo_landt/new/geography_b_overview.php Bite size Geography http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/ S-Cool: Revision Website http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography Learn on the net: Revision http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision.html

Year 10 GCSE History

What will be studied this term
Ancient World Medicine Key Learning outcomes Greek Medicine The importance of Hippocrates The theory of the four humours Supernatural medicine: Asclepions/ Ascplepius The importance of Alexandria Roman Medicine Roman public health The work of Galen Galen. Continuity and change Source investigation Galen vs Hippocrates Assessment weekancient civilisations, Paper 2 and comparison. Review Exam Practice

How will work be assessed

At the end of the units students will complete an exam style questions on the topics. This will include both paper 1 and paper 2 examination practice. The assessments will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy. Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy and students will be made aware of this. Students will be given weekly home activities which will build on and further develop work done in the classroom. This may be research activities in preparation for the next lessons or topics or practice essay type exam questions.

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed Public Health, Four Humours, clinical observation, Theory of opposites, Hippocrates, Galen, Asclepions, Where can extra help come from
Student should watch videos and documentaries relating to Greek amd Roman on You Tube and BBC I Player Useful Websites: www.historyonthenet.com schoolhistory.co.uk www.orc.org.uk/history www.bbc.co.uk/schools www.learningcurve.gov.uk www.iwm.org.uk www.historymad.com

Year 10 GCSE Hospitality and Catering

What will be studied this term

The year 10 course concentrates on the food preparation and service aspect of the hospitality and the catering industry. Students are required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

the industry: accommodation; food and beverage; front of house the types of products and services provided a range of customer groups job roles, career opportunities and relevant training appropriate forms of communication within the industry the importance of record keeping the range of equipment used in the hospitality and catering industry.

Throughout the course of study it is encouraged to develop links with local establishments in order to gain realistic work related experiences

How will work be assessed

Students will be required to carry out two practical assessments which are accompanied with research. Controlled Assessment (16hrs) - Students will carry out a number of controlled assessments on three key topic areas. Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the Schools/ Examination Board assessment /feedback policy and students will be made aware of this.

What needs to be done at home

Students need to complete a piece of coursework around they chosen topic. They can do their internet research at home along with taste testing shop bought products to help them in making the right choices for their practical.

What Key Language will be developed

Hospitality, Cooking, Catering, Entry To Employment, Work Skills, Chef, Food Processing.

Where can extra help come from

Useful Websites: www.wjec.co.uk healthy eating websites www.milk.co.uk Hospitality and Catering Textbooks

Year 10 GCSE ICT

What will be studied this term
This half term students will continue working on Unit B061: ICT in Todays World. In the first half- of the Autumn term, they will work in pairs to research and present a project on Communications. This project will continue on from the hardware and software unit of the Summer term, and will look at different methods of communicating and controlling ICT systems. They will, at the same time, develop PLT skills in Team Work, Independent Enquiry and Self Manager.

How will work be assessed

The content from this introductory project is crucial information required for the B061 external exam, and provides a foundation understanding on which to build during the GCSE course. Students will participate in a group presentation to the class at the end of the Summer term, and will be supported throughout research and investigation from verbal and written feedback from the teacher.

What needs to be done at home

Research into methods of communication and ICT systems controlled remotely used in the home. All ICT units are supported by a Home-Based Independent Learning (HBIL) workbook, which will support and extend knowledge of computers required for the external exam in Year 11.

What Key Language will be developed

Voice-Over-IP (Voip), Video Conferencing, Data Protection, Web Browsers, Email Software, Information Retrieval, Remote Control, Tracking Systems, Electronic Consumer Surveillance, CCTV Cameras, Photo-Editing And Graphics Manipulation.

Where can extra help come from

ICT Teacher Internet videos or websites explaining methods of communication today.

Year 10 GCSE Photography

What will be studied this term

GCSE Photography students to create a portfolio. During this term you will gain an understanding of some of the requirements of the GCSE course. Develop your creative ideas through investigations, informed by relative (contextual) studies and other sources Looking at the artwork of others both traditional, modern and contemporary Demonstrate analytical and cultural understanding Explore and refine your ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes Record ideas and observations, illustrate insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms

How will work be assessed

Students will be continually assessed, based on the Assessment Objectives laid out by the exam board. As a dedicated Art student you should be creating artwork and refining your skills all the times. The more time an artist spends on honing their craft the more successful the work they produce will become. Even when homework is not set students should be working on extending their portfolio further. Assessed work must be connected to the starting point you (the students) have been given.

What needs to be done at home

What Key Language will be developed

Contextual Contemporary Exploration Media Analytical Annotation

Where can extra help come from

Useful websites:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-art-and-design-suite-j160-j167-from-2012/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/ http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern http://www.youtube.com/

It is also worth looking thought the many creative web sites available on the world wide web including Gallery sites and image sharing sites such as Flickr, Deviantart and many others. I would also suggest watching TV programmes based on art especially Sky Arts if possible.

Year 10 PE
What will be studied this term
Football / Hockey / Netball / Trampolining

Can analyse and comment on how skills, techniques and ideas have been used in their own and others work. Tactics in team sports to exert significant control over a game. Using disguise or feinting to dummy an opponent to change direction. Showing the correct timing with accuracy

How will work be assessed

Students complete six weeks of each activity and are moderated by two PE teachers to ensure consistency of grades are given to each performer. This accounts for 60% of their overall PE Grade. Students will then complete a short exam at the end of each unit of work to assess their progress on the relevant topic.

What needs to be done at home

Students need to complete each homework booklet that is provided by their class teacher which consists of exam style questions. This is marked throughout the unit of work and should help students to understand what specifically the question is asking them for.

What Key Language will be developed Warm up Tactics Compare Techniques Where can extra help come from
School Library Home: Watch live games, highlights of appropriate events. www.thefa.com www.gcsebitesize/GCSEPE.co.uk www.britishgymnastics.co.uk www.nationalhockey.co.uk

Accuracy Fluency Influencing Analyse

Understanding Performance Disguise Timing

Useful Websites:

Year 10 GCSE Product Design

What will be studied this term
During the first half term of the course students will be introduced to the course looking specifically at why products are designed in the first place. They will look at some case studies and investigate the historical development of given products. Students will learn how to undertake a detailed product evaluation using specialist terminology. They will also look at what makes a successful product. Why do some designs go on to be seen as classics and why do some go on to fail.

How will work be assessed

As this is a design course all work will be assessed according to both content and presentation. When work is marked according to content students will be graded according to the accuracy of their answers, the thought behind the comments that they are making and the conclusions that they are drawing from the information gathered. In presentation they will be looking at making sure that the information is appropriate to the target audience. They will be marked on the appropriateness of the information presented and the visual appeal of this information. To add variety different target audiences will be chosen for different topics. Throughout the topics students will have the opportunity to attempt examination questions and will receive grades based on these. At the end of the half term all students will be expected to do a presentation in front of their peers about a specific product that they have looked at.

What needs to be done at home

Students will be expected at home to:

Undertake background reading Observe products at home and in shops Complete project/ investigation write ups Develop presentation skills Develop drawing and sketching skills.

What Key Language will be developed

Historical Trends, Technology Push, Market Pull, Product Analysis, Function, Form, Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Materials, Manufacture, Environment, Sustainable, Economics, Design Fad, Design Icon.

Where can extra help come from

GCSE Bitesize. Practice exam questions and mark schemes can be downloaded from aqa.org.uk A variety of websites which students will be directed towards at specific times in the project. The school VLE. Through after school support if required.

Year 10 GCSE Religious Studies

What will be studied this term
Believing in God During this term students will need to know and understand:
The main features of a Christian upbringing and how it may lead to belief in God How religious experiences, as seen in the numinous, conversion, miracles and prayer, may lead to belief in God The design argument and how it may, or may not, lead to belief in God The causation argument and how it may, or may not, lead to belief in God Why scientific explanations of the origins of the universe may lead some people not to believe in God Why unanswered prayers may lead some people not to believe in God How Christians respond to the problem of unanswered prayers Why evil and suffering may lead some people not to believe in God How Christians respond to the problem of evil and suffering How two television and/or radio programmes and/or films about religion may affect a persons attitude to belief in God

How will work be assessed

During the topic, students will complete a series of assessment activities and past exam questions. At the end of the topic your child will complete a piece of controlled assessment to evaluate progress made on the Believing in God topic. Assessment activities and the controlled assessment will be marked according to the Schools assessment and feedback policy. Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the schools assessment and feedback policy and students will be made aware of this.

What needs to be done at home

During the term students will be set a number of home learning activities. This will include the following and additional activities during the Key Stage 4 RE home learning timetable slot.
Do you think prayer is a waste of time? Give two reasons for your point of view. [4] Do you think God is the cause of the universe? Give two reasons for your point of view.(4) Explain why the existence of evil and suffering causes problems for some people who believe in God. [8 ] Explain how a religious upbringing can lead to belief in God.(8) If God doesnt answer our prayers, he cant exist. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.[6] Evil and suffering prove that God does not exist. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.[6]

Students should watch programmes and documentaries dealing with issues related to beliefs about God as well as read newspapers to keep up to date with topical religious issues.

What Key Language will be developed

Agnosticism Atheism Conversion Free Will Miracle Moral Evil Natural Evil Benevolent Omnipotent Omniscient Prayer Numinous Omni-

Where can extra help come from

Useful Websites: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/rs/Pages/default.aspx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yB3pAzGIOw http://www.teachers-direct.co.uk/resources/quiz-busters/subjects/ks4/religious-education.aspx Television The following TV programmes/films will further support your childs knowledge and understanding of key issues surrounding the Believing in God topic. Simpsons- Heaven and Hell collection, Futurama- episode Bender the God, Bruce Almighty Truman Show, Matrix, Only Fools and Horses- episode Miracles of Peckham, Make me a Christian, Make me a Muslim , Root of all Evil (Richard Dawkins) School VLE You and your child can access the KSSC Key Stage 4 Religious Education VLE platform to find out more about the teaching and learning activities on. Believing In God.

Year 10 GCSE Spanish

What will be studied this term Lifestyle 1
Healthy Eating/Well-being Smoking Drugs and alcohol

Students will continue to develop the key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

How will work be assessed

During the topic students will complete a number of short assessment tasks in addition to their regular classroom activities. They will begin to prepare the 1st of the controlled assessment tasks (15% of final GCSE)

What needs to be done at home

Students need to continue to learn key vocabulary and revise the main grammar points. Home Learning tasks to reinforce the work covered in class will be set on a fortnightly basis.

What Key Language will be developed Main Grammar Points

Revision of the present tense Use of infinitives Adjectives Comparisons

Where can extra help come from

GCSE revision books (provided)

Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.linguascope.com (username and password available from MFL department) www.atantot.com (username and password available from MFL department) www.aqa.org.uk (for past exam papers) Spanish magazines are available in the MFL Department to help students improve their reading skills - please see Mrs Chapman in Room 21.

MFL teachers are also available after school Wednesday - Friday to offer any extra support needed.