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Year 9 Homework Booklet

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Maths 6 English 7 History 8 P.E 9 MFL 10 ICT 11 Music 12 Science 14 Geography 15 RE 15 DT 16 How to use this booklet:

Each subject has provided you with a choice of 15 activities that you could complete for homework before the Summer break. They are colour coordinated; red tasks are hardest and green easiest. Aim to complete at least one task per subject within the dates given and hand any work into your usual class teacher.

You will be awarded reward points each time you complete a homework task.

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Maths. Year 9

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Direct Proportion

Proportion Problems

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Area of trapezia

Area of triangles

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Surface area of solids

Volume of prisms

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Volume of spheres/cones

Area/circumference of circles

Numeracy Tasks

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English Year 9

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Find an extract from 1984 by George Orwell. Analyse it for its language features and techniques.

Find a plot summary for 1984. List at least 3 things that makes this novel dystopian.

Find out at least 5 facts about George Orwell.

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Imagine you are living in a dystopian world. Write a description, ensuring you use metaphor, simile or personification.

Imagine you are living in a dystopian world. Write an email/diary entry/letter to a friend, describing this world and how it makes you feel.

Imagine you are living in a dystopian world. Write a text message, explaining your thoughts and feelings.

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Draw, label and describe your dystopian world, using ambitious language and techniques.

Draw and label your dystopian world, using ambitious vocabulary.

Draw your dystopian world.

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Design a book cover for your own dystopian story, include a blurb and write the first paragraph.

Design a book cover for your own dystopian story and include a blurb.

Design a book cover for your own dystopian story.

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History Year 9

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Create a poster advertising a civil rights sit in (it could be a protest, a sit-in, or a freedom ride!)

Write a newspaper article explaining the ‘Jim Crow Laws’ to the readers.

Create a mind map about the experiences of Black people in America in the 1950/60’s

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Write a newspaper article explaining the ‘Jim Crow Laws’ to the readers.

Create a poster advertising a civil rights sit in (it could be a protest, a sit-in, or a freedom ride)

Create a mind map about the experiences of Black people in America in the 1950/60’s

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What was the impact of the Berlin Wall on Germany? Think economic, social and political.

Research and create a timeline of the Space Race between USA and Russia.

“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country” John F Kennedy what did he mean?

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Did the Swinging 60s affect all of Britain or just London?

Research the Teddy Boys, Mods, and Rockers.

Define what the Swinging 60’s were.

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P.E. Year 9

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Define and explain four fitness components that are required to succeed in one sport.

Explain the short and long term effects that two different sports have on your body.

Make a poster explaining what happens to your body when you exercise.

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Create an action plan to improve one of your weaknesses.

Explain your strengths and weaknesses in two sports.

Describe your performance in one sport.

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Define and explain four fitness components that are required to succeed in one sport.

Explain the short and long term effects that two different sports have on your body.

Make a poster explaining what happens to your body when you exercise.

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Create an action plan to improve one of your weaknesses.

Explain your strengths and weaknesses in two sports.

Describe your performance in one sport.

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Modern Foreign Languages. Year 9

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Write a paragraph in French or Spanish about the timings of your lessons. Use connectives, opinions and justifications. Choose 6+ school subjects and explain when the lessons are. Give opinions and back up with a reason. e.g I have Spanish, Mondays at 11.30. I like Spanish because…. Choose 4 lessons and explain when they take place.

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Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of Parkwood Academy!

Research the French or Spanish education system. Give 3 differences and 3 similarities to England/Parkwood. Give 6 words for subjects and 3 ways of expressing an opinion in French or Spanish. Teach them (including spelling) to someone in your family.

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Revise film genres, TV programmes, and media-related vocabulary for a test in class.

Revise film genres, TV programmes, and media-related vocabulary for a test in class.

Revise film genres, TV programmes, and media-related vocabulary for a test in class.

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Write a silly story in the past tense.

Give 8 past tense phrases, and explain how the past tense is formed in French/Spanish.

Explain how you would recognise the past tense in French/Spanish and what a sentence means when it is in the past tense.

ICT Year 9

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Criteria sheet

Plan your game

New levels

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Airbrushing

Do I belong

Matching pairs

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Spreadsheets Recap

Macro fun

Formatting techniques

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Inputs and Outputs

Binary Addition

New Technologies

Music Year 9

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The composer ‘Beethoven’ is one of the most famous Classical Composers. Re-search the composer and answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES!

• In what year was Beethoven born and when did he die? • What country was Beethoven from? • What was the interesting fact about Beethoven’s health that made him a remarkable

composer? • Name a piece of music by Beethoven which you have not studied in the lessons and listen to

it: • What do you like / dislike about this piece of music?

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Research the ‘Baroque period’ and answer the following questions: • When did the baroque period of Music happen? • What instruments might you find in a baroque orchestra? • Who were some of the main com-posers of the Baroque period? • What are the key features of Baroque music? – You should include dynamics and

instrumentation in this answer. • Name a famous piece of music from the baroque period.

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Listen to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and write a short review. In your answer you should include:

• What instrument section opens the piece? (woodwind/brass/string/percussion) • What dynamic is the music? • What is the type of ensemble playing this piece? (band/choir/orchestra) • What do you like / dislike about the piece?

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The composer ‘Beethoven’ is one of the most famous Classical Composers. Re-search the composer and answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES!

• In what year was Beethoven born and when did he die? • What country was Beethoven from? • What was the interesting fact about Beethoven’s health that made him a remarkable

composer? • Name a piece of music by Beethoven which you have not studied in the lessons and listen to

it: • What do you like / dislike about this piece of music?

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Research the ‘Baroque period’ and answer the following questions: • When did the baroque period of Music happen? • What instruments might you find in a baroque orchestra? • Who were some of the main com-posers of the Baroque period? • What are the key features of Baroque music? – You should include dynamics and

instrumentation in this answer. • Name a famous piece of music from the baroque period.

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Listen to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and write a short review. In your answer you should include:

• What instrument section opens the piece? (woodwind/brass/string/percussion) • What dynamic is the music? • What is the type of ensemble playing this piece? (band/choir/orchestra) • What do you like / dislike about the piece?

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The composer ‘Beethoven’ is one of the most famous Classical Composers. Re-search the composer and answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES!

• In what year was Beethoven born and when did he die? • What country was Beethoven from? • What was the interesting fact about Beethoven’s health that made him a remarkable

composer? • Name a piece of music by Beethoven which you have not studied in the lessons and listen to

it: • What do you like / dislike about this piece of music?

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Research the ‘Baroque period’ and answer the following questions: • When did the baroque period of Music happen? • What instruments might you find in a baroque orchestra? • Who were some of the main com-posers of the Baroque period? • What are the key features of Baroque music? – You should include dynamics and

instrumentation in this answer. • Name a famous piece of music from the baroque period.

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Listen to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and write a short review. In your answer you should include:

• What instrument section opens the piece? (woodwind/brass/string/percussion) • What dynamic is the music? • What is the type of ensemble playing this piece? (band/choir/orchestra) • What do you like / dislike about the piece?

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The composer ‘Beethoven’ is one of the most famous Classical Composers. Re-search the composer and answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES!

• In what year was Beethoven born and when did he die? • What country was Beethoven from? • What was the interesting fact about Beethoven’s health that made him a remarkable

composer? • Name a piece of music by Beethoven which you have not studied in the lessons and listen to

it: • What do you like / dislike about this piece of music?

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Research the ‘Baroque period’ and answer the following questions: • When did the baroque period of Music happen? • What instruments might you find in a baroque orchestra? • Who were some of the main com-posers of the Baroque period? • What are the key features of Baroque music? – You should include dynamics and

instrumentation in this answer. • Name a famous piece of music from the baroque period.

Please remember to write in full sentences and present your work neatly.

Listen to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and write a short review. In your answer you should include:

• What instrument section opens the piece? (woodwind/brass/string/percussion) • What dynamic is the music?

• What is the type of ensemble playing this piece? (band/choir/orchestra) • What do you like / dislike about the piece?

Science. Year 9

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Research the pepper moths and explain how it demonstrates natural selection.

Create a poster explaining the difference between Darwin’s and Lamarck's theories of evolution.

Define these key words on genetics: gene, DNA and chromosomes.

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Research and explain the uses of electromagnetics in everyday life.

Create a mind map summarising all of the key information about electromagnets and magnetism.

Define these key words in your topic: electromagnets, current and voltage.

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Research the scientific method and explain it in detail.

Create revision cards on one of these topics: respiration, photosynthesis, energy, climate change, waves, genes or electromagnets

Define these key words to help you revise: Photosynthesis, respiration, electromagnets, genes, green house effect.

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Research a famous scientist of your choosing. Explain how he/she contributed to science.

Create a mind map on everything you know about one of these topics: respiration, photosynthesis, energy, climate change, waves, genes or electromagnets

Define these key scientific words: independent, dependent and control variables.

Geography Year 9

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Create a tourism poster about Egypt that attracts people from other countries. Include information on cities, people, landscape and culture.

Write a postcard home from Cairo to a friend as if you are on holiday there.

Create a mindmap of what you can remember about Egypt.

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Research and create an information poster on The Pyramids at Giza.

Make a factfile on the Nile delta.

Write 10 questions about Egypt to quiz the class.

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Research and create an information poster on The river Nile.

Make a factfile on the Aswan Dam project.

Define these terms: Hydro-electricpower – Resrvoir – Culture – River delta - NIC

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Research and create an information poster on Religion in Egypt.

Make a factfile on the ‘Arab spring’ uprising.

Write 15 questions about Egypt to quiz the class.

RE Year 9

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Create a new human right to add to the UDHR and explain why it is important to you.

What will it take for Human rights to be real for everyone? Write your thoughts down .

Create a mindmap of what you can remember from the Human rights topic.

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‘Not everyone deserves human rights’ Agree or disagree? What do you think? What might a Christian person say and why?

Make a poster on theeUDHR.

Write a definition for these terms: Humanity – Equality – Prejudice – Discrimination.

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Research Eleanor Roosevelt and make a poster about her.

Answer this question: ‘Why was the UDHR created?’. Explain

Write 10 questions about Human rights to quiz the class.

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Research the Holocaust and make a poster about her.

Answer this question: ‘Why do all countries need to make human rights law?’. Explain

Define these terms: Omnipotent – Omniscient – Omnipresent – Benevolent – Transcendent.

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