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Innovation Opportunity Achievement

Year 10: How Can You Support Your Child with Independent

Learning Challenges in Term 2?

University Technical College Bolton

UTC Bolton will provide an outstanding technical and academic education for 14-19 year olds where every student, through

personalised learning and clear goals, will stretch their boundaries and learn more than they thought possible in order

to create the next generation of scientists, healthcare practitioners, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Your future starts here

Homework V Independent Learning

• Homework is only effective when a student is provided with a meaningful opportunity to review and consolidate learning independently from their taught lessons.

• Hence, here at UTC Bolton, we refer to homework as independent learning.

• Independent learning tasks are only set when sufficient learning has taken place to review and consolidate knowledge, understanding and skills.

• Independent learning encourages life long learning.

• Independent learning is the difference between a good grade and a great grade.

Introducing our Independent Learning Calendar• Every parent has usually asked

the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’.

• The familiar response, ‘No!’, often ends the dialogue.

• Our Independent Learning Calendar lets you see what topics are currently being taught across the curriculum and what independent learning challenges have been set.

Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area English

Week Topic Outline Independent Learning

Further Reading

Other Useful Resources

1 - 7 Literature: A Christmas Carol Read the Staves

Research Dickens

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/christmascarol/summary.html

1 - 7 Language: Leaflet, review, article, guide, report, speech writing.

Practise writing each of the formats in 30 minute slots.

n/a Educas old exam papers.www.educas.com

Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016





http://www.educas.com/

Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Mathematics

Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading

1 Algebra Make a stop animation video (with voice over if you like) showing the history of maths and the development of algebra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pElvQdcaGXE

http://nrich.maths.org/6485

http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/stop-motion-digital-camera/

2 Algebra Answer the question attached and then produce a poster showing how algebra is useful for these kind of problems.

Make up a similar question of your own to feature on your poster.


http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/why-algebra/

3 Representing Data Find a Newspaper article that quotes ‘suspicious’ statistics. Write a report showing what you can to verify these numbers and explain how it could be misleading. Why does media intentionally do this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news

http://thesun.co.uk

http://www.theguardian.com/uk

4 Angles & Trigonometry Draw a comic strip showing a brief overview of Pythagoras’ life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1E7I7_r3Cw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dkg81czRMM

5 Angles & Trigonometry Research the golden ratio and produce a PowerPoint mini lecture on one of it’s related topics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5TUtMIxORA

http://io9.com/5985588/15-uncanny-examples-of-the-golden-ratio-in-nature

6 Fractions & Percentages Create a set of Top-Trumps cards for a group of your choice (superheroes for example).

Each skill should be rated in either a percentage, fraction or a decimal so that when playing you have to convert between them quickly.

http://www.toptrumps.com/how-to-play-top-trumps/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsT8nOHUzxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiC50tFzYhI

7 Review Prepare revision timetable for over Christmas break. https://getrevising.co.uk/planner

Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pElvQdcaGXE









http://www.bbc.co.uk/news

http://thesun.co.uk/

http://thesun.co.uk/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1E7I7_r3Cw



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio





http://www.toptrumps.com/how-to-play-top-trumps/





https://getrevising.co.uk/planner

Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Biology


Further Reading


1 Immunity Poster on all 3 lines of defence Any GCSE biology text book/ biology /mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezieCGP GCSE core science - AQA

Instant notes immunologyCGP GCSE core science - AQA

2 Revision AQA website unit 1 biology exam questions Questions given by tutor

Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie

CGP GCSE core science - AQA

3 Nervous system Video explaining the nervous system – diagrams and models


Campbell and Reece CGP GCSE core science - AQA

4 Hormones Poster showing where hormones are released form and their functions


Martini – anatomy and physiologyCGP GCSE core science - AQA

5 Menstruation cycle Stop frame animation Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie

Martini – anatomy and physiologyCGP GCSE core science - AQA

6 Habitats Make a habitat and give a presentation on your chosen habitat.


Edmodo L:driveCGP GCSE core science - AQA

7 Revision booklet To use all class notes and text book to make revision booklet


Any GCSE biology text books and class notes CGP GCSE core science - AQA

Christmas Revision mock exam Questions from AQA unit 1 biology past papers


AQA website unit 1 biology past papersCGP GCSE core science - AQA

Christmas Revision mock exam Questions from AQA unit 1 biology past papers


AQA website unit 1 biology past papersCGP GCSE core science - AQA

Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Chemistry

Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading


1 Limestone Design a poster on the limestone cycle including uses, extraction and environmental impact.

Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw

2 Metals 1: Extraction Attempt the following activity and then write a tweet to comment on it (no more than 150 characters): http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfsk7ty/activity



3 Metals 2: Uses Choose a metal and then write a Facebook profile for it, you can include location on the periodic table, what alloys it forms and its uses.



4 Metals 3: Recycling Write a newspaper article on the environmental and economic impact of using metals.



5 Combustion and Air Pollution Research how air pollution is caused and how different companies deal with this problem. Write a small report on this.


http://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/post-2015-consensus/air-pollution?gclid=Cj0KEQjw75yxBRD78uqEnuG-5vcBEiQAQbaxSBmeHJH-nKdMYZpFCFnQ1IrRhnWbHwhO8R30NV1MGOwaAv1r8P8HAQ

6 Crude Oil and its Components Design a poster to inform people about fractional distillation, include information about each fraction and its uses.



7 Uses of the Fractions Create a comic strip to show how long chain alkanes are broken down to form more useful products.




Past papers and mark schemeshttp://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes


Past papers and mark schemeshttp://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes


http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfsk7ty/activity

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfsk7ty/activity










http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes




Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area: Physics


Further Reading


1Heating and insulating buildings

Plan an investigation by constructing a model house, using sensors and data logger to measure temperatures with and without various types of insulation.

BBC Bitesizehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway_pre_2011/energy_home/1_keeping_homes_warm2.shtml

http://physicsnet.co.uk/gcse-physics/

thermal-energy-buildings/

2 Cost of transferring electrical energy Find out the power of several electrical appliances in the home; estimate the cost of using these appliances in a typical week

https://www.ukpower.co.uk/tools/running_costs_electricity

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/cost.html

3 Electricity generation Create a poster to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways that water sources are used to generate electricity

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/physics/energy_matters/generation_of_electricity/revision/1/

http://ramblingsdc.net/ElecGenProsCons.html

4 Electricity generation How is my electricity generated?Research to find out what power sources are used by pupils’ domestic energy providers.

Local generators near Boltonhttp://www.clp-energy.com/Supplier infohttp://www.enwl.co.uk/

http://www.edfenergy.com/energyfuture

5 Waves – electromagnetic waves Make up an illustrated mnemonic or acronym to help you remember the order of the electromagnetic spectrum.

BBC learning zone clip about the electromagnetic spectrumhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-electromagnetic-spectrum/10676.html

NASA http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/waves3.html

6 Waves and communication Design an experiment to investigate the range of Bluetooth or infrared communications between mobile phones and laptops

‘Sending Information’ can be found on BBC GCSE Bitesize at www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/radiation

https://getrevising.co.uk/revision-notes/em_waves_and_communication_2

7 Review


Christmas

http://www.clp-energy.com/

http://www.clp-energy.com/

http://www.enwl.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-electromagnetic-spectrum/10676.html




http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/radiation



Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Computer Science

Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources

1 Python Programming Programming Challenges www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class

2 Hardware – CPU Research into the fetch-decode-execute cycle

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zmb9mp3/revision

3 Python Programming www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class

4 Hardware – Input/Output Research into input/output devices for people with disabilities

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zxgkxnb/revision

5 Python Programming Programming Challenges www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class

6 Hardware – Memory & Storage http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zmb9mp3/revision

7 Python Programming Complete challenges over Christmas

www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class



http://www.codeacademy.com/













Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Business Studies

Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources

1 Sole proprietors & partnerships http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z4br87h/revision

Map of local businesses created in class

2 LTD’s and PLC’s Research businesses in the local area

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z4br87h/revision 3 Employment & retention http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfhn34j/revision 4 Employee Motivation Assessment on motivation

factorshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zstpvcw/revision 5 Employee Training http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8hs34j

6 Employment law Worksheet on case studies of employment law tribunals

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8hs34j

http://www.lawdonut.co.uk/law/employment-law

7 Trade Unions Research into trade union movement




http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z4br87h/revision






http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfhn34j/revision



http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zstpvcw/revision











Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Physical Education


Further Reading


1 What I have done Revise reasons that effect participation

Students have workbooks they should be using.

BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/znyb4wx

GCSE AQA Revision Textbooks – copies in the LRC2 How culture affects participation Different Cultures and

their beliefs

3 Physique for sport Different body types

4 How environment can effect participation

How to overcome these barriers

5 What is meant by risk and challenge in sport

Examples of this

6 Activity levels and needs in individuals

What are the benefits of high activity levels.

7 Assessment Assessment



Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area French


Further Reading


1 What I have done Revise/practise Perfect Tense

Work through your workbooks

BBC Bitesize

www.linguascope.com (Username: utcbling; Password: paris) Intermediate – Français: Famille & amis/ Les animaux/ les loisirs/ les sports

www.languagesonline.org Français – Grammar: Sections 1-6 + 9

2 What I am going to do Revise/practise Future Tense

3 TV and Cinema Vocab

4 Controlled Assessment practice Revise all vocab/grammar etc

5 Prep for Controlled Assessment Write draft

6 Revision/further practice Learn Presentation

7 Assessments Learn Presentation



http://www.linguascope.com/

http://www.linguascope.com/

http://www.languagesonline.org/

http://www.languagesonline.org/

Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Spanish


Further Reading


1 Where did I stay? Revise/practise Vocab for accommodation

Work through Mira Workbooks

Create mind map for revision

Prepare key word lists

Design a revision poster

Worksheets

BBC Bitesize

GCSE Revision Pack

2 What did I do? Revise/practise vocab and grammar for activities

3 What did I see? Where did I visit? Vocab and descriptions of tourist attractions

4 Where would I go for my ideal holiday? Conditional and future tense

5 Prep for Controlled Assessment Prepare answers to all questions

6 Revision/further practice Learn questions and answers

7 Assessments Learn questions and answers



Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area History


Further Reading


1 Stresemann and the Dawes Plan (Weimar stability) How is each of the four conditions of the Treaty of Versailles addressed?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/germany/

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/revision/germany.shtml

BBC Bitesize

School History.co.uk

You Tube clips on the Uprisings and growth of the Nazi party

2 German Society (1923-1929) Weimar propaganda

3 The Wall Street Crash Literacy link to The Grapes of Wrath

4 Political Instability (1929-1933) Re-read book – why are the German’s unhappy again?

5 The emergence of the Nazi Party Assessment – why might people now be more supportive of the Nazi party?

6 The Psychology of Hitler and his Role in the development of the Nazi Party

Biography – timeline

7 The Struggle for Power (1930-1933) What is the difference between Nazis and Communists?







Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Geography


Further Reading


1 Flood Hydrographs – Factors affecting Discharge/causes of flooding

Why is flooding so rare in Bolton? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/water_rivers/

http://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/geography/river-landscapes/questions/quiz-1

http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/multichoice/rivers.html

BBC Bitesize

Internet Geography

BBC News website for up to date news on flood events

2 Flooding in MEDC/LEDC’s Complete comparison assessment

3 Responses to flooding How do we respond to flooding in our local Area?

4 Management of water as a resource Revision for assessment

5 Assessment/Intro to Population Research population statistics

6 Population statistics Feedback – follow up work from assessment

7 Demographic Transition Model Internet research ready for next term



http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/water_rivers/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/water_rivers/







Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Culture


Further Reading


1 Healthy Eating and Body Shape Research for information on eating disorders

Create a fact file/poster/presentation on the topic

Create a diet sheet

Plan a campaign – Why should I wait?

Read problem page cuttings

InternetNewspaper clippingsMagazines

2 Junk Food Research a fast food organisation.What do they say about their food?

3 Relationships Research consent

4 Teenage pregnancy and my culture.Could I cope?

Research the approaches of different faiths to this.Support available

5 Drinking/Smoking/Drugs Research into the problems they cause.

6 Why do I need to listen? Plan a debate on Healthy LifestylesPlan a “chat show”.

7 Assessment preparation Prepare answers for questions

Christmas

Christmas

Introducing our Express Take Away

• Every parent has usually asked the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’.

• The familiar response, ‘I’ve completed everything!’, often ends the dialogue.

• Our Express Take Away menu put you back in control as a parent. If a student says that nothing has been set then the menu enables you to set an appropriately challenging and worthwhile task as an independent learning activity.

Authentic independent Learning and Reflective Cuisine

Welcome to UTC Bolton’s Express Takeaway menu, delivering fresh, hot and delicious independent learning

tasks straight to your doorstep!

Choose your independent learning task from the menu. The UTC crest rating indicates the difficulty of

each task, ranging from ‘a quick consolidation’ to ‘moderate’ to ‘challenging’. You can only try each dish once and you must order a different course

each time! Enjoy your food!

Scientific Starters Core Main Courses

Tweet and Sour …………………………………………Write a tweet (no more than 140 characters) explaining a key skill we have covered this term.

Word Ton Soup ………………………………………….Choose 3 how science works key words and explain how they relate to an experiment we have done this term

Mixed Platter …………………………….Watch a TV programme on YouTube or Catch Up about a topic you are studying and summarise the content

Mini Spring Rules ………………………………..…….Create an A4 poster explaining an important concept you have used this term

Speech Cocktail …………………………………………Find a news item about a topic you are studying and summarise it in your own words

Spicy Baked Numbers ……………………………… Choose a Maths topic and show how it can be used in science

Yu Teach Tu …………………………………….………… Choose a skill we have studied this year and design a revision task for the class to complete.

Aromatic Audit ……………………………………….... Complete a forensic audit of your skills on an extended piece of writing using ‘What is the quality of communication?’ criteria.

Photo Phuey ……………………………………………… Choose a photograph to summarise a topic you have studied – justify your choice.

Spicy Song Sauce ………………………………………Write a song or a poem inspired by any topic you have covered in a lesson this term.

Foo Yung Facebook ………………………………….Create a Facebook Profile Page for a scientist, historical person or writer you have studied this term.

Assorted Quiz Questions …….…………………….Create a ten question quiz for your classmates based on this week’s lessons.

Photo Fritter ………………..……………………..…….Create a iMovie trailer to illustrate a topic you have covered this term.

Cross Curricular Curry …………………………Choose a topic from another subject, other than English and Maths, and show how you can link it to science

Crispy Crossword ……………………………………… Make a crossword using only key terms from a subject of your choice this term. Don’t forget to write detailed clues!

Creative Cracker …………………………….………… Produce a piece of artwork, or a 3D model, to demonstrate your understanding of our current topic.

King Plan Platter …………………………………….... Plan the follow-on to today’s lesson, using the ‘5 minute lesson plan’ to structure your ideas. Collect a template from your teacher to complete this task!

Spare Ribs …………………………………………Create a board game based on a topic from this term. It should test skills and knowledge.

A spicy selection of literacy-focused starters to whet your appetite!

Hit your homework hunger hard with this mouth-watering selection of main

courses!

How to order

Chef’s Specials Engineering Sharers

Mixed Media Special …………………………………Create a movie, a video blog, or a documentary explaining a topic or area of study from a subject of your choice this term. This dish is served with free equipment hire and a video editing master class. Our Head Chef, Mr Goddard, recommends this dish to those with an eye for detail and an interest captivating the interest of your peers. A lot of work involved here, but worth it in the end!

Spicy Storyboard Supreme ……………………….Create an A3, full colour storyboard depicting key moments from this week’s lessons. Recommended for all budding artists, this dish requires a keen eye for observation and the ability to select and summarise important information. Be sure of your facts if you’re brave enough to tackle this monster meal!

Hero Platter …………………..………………………….Create a Scientific superhero and produce a comic book / photo story / film of one of their adventures. What powers would they have? How would they use them? Can you explain the science behind them? There’s no end of fun to be had with this super-sized, superhero dish!

The Great British Bake off……………………..…….Bake a cake inspired by a topic covered in a lesson of your choice this term! One of the tastiest dishes on the Takeaway Menu! What better way to demonstrate your understanding of a key topic than designing a themed cake for your classmates to enjoy! The only edible entry on the menu!

Get your teeth into these extra spicy dishes! They come highly

recommended but be warned: they’re not for the faint hearted!

Don’t want to eat alone? A meal with friends can be great fun, too! Try out

one of these sensational sharers!

Reflective Desserts

Progress Pie ………….……………………………………Write your own teacher-style progress report for this week’s lessons. Rapid Reflection Roulade ………………………….Complete a ‘five-minute reflection plan’ based on this week’s lessons.Edible Extension ……………….……………………….Compose three extension questions, based on the current topic, and research the answers.

Glace Graph………………………………………...…….Produce a graph to demonstrate what you have learnt and the progress you have made in a subject of your choice this term.

Twice Baked Marked Meringue ………..………Choose one piece of marked work in your book and re-do it, ensuring that you are responding to feedback and making improvements where necessary.

Audit Ice Cream ……………………………………… Complete an audit of your extended written work in a subject of your choice. What are your strengths? Where are your common errors? What targets could you set yourself for improvement?

Let’s play …….………………………………….………… Design a whole-class game that reflects on any skills that we have developed this year in a subject of your choice.

Family Fondue……………………………………….... Teach today’s lesson to a family member or friend and mark the work that they produce.

Creative Crumble ….………………………………… Create a collage using images, words, photos, examples of work to demonstrate how you are using skills that you have developed this term.

Still hungry? Reflect on your progress with a tasty dessert!

Set Meal A ………………….………………………..……In a group (max. four), plan and teach a 20 minute revision lesson, complete with resources, based on a topic we have covered in a lesson of your choice this term. You could use a PowerPoint, create worksheets, or record a video. Just ensure that everybody in your group takes on a significant role… no room for spectators with this dish!

Set Meal B ………………………………..……………….In a group (max. four), write and perform a mini-play inspired by a topic we have covered this term. This dish begins with a beautifully presented script, followed up by a gut-busting performance videoed for your classmates! Can you handle it?

Set Meal C ……………………..………………………….In a group (max. four), plan and deliver an assembly for your year group based on a topic we have covered this term. This dish is the ultimate test of nerves! Can you demonstrate expert knowledge and captivate an audience of your peers?! Only the bravest live to tell the tale and see their work on the school screens!

No excuses

• The only excuse now is, ‘My dog ate my independent learning challenge!’.