BGE S1 Course Descriptors Booklet 2020 - Westhill...
Transcript of BGE S1 Course Descriptors Booklet 2020 - Westhill...
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Physical Education
TechnologyScience
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Home EconomicsBROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
Mathem
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Drama
English
Computer StudiesBusin
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Art &
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Mus
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Physical Education
Technology
Science
Modern Languages
Home EconomicsBROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
S1
S1 Key Dates
Term one
· 19/08/19 In - service day· 20/08/19 In - service day· 21/08/19 HT Assembly – Pupils return after Summer Break· 27/09/19 S1 Tracking· 27/08/19 House Assembly A· 28/08/19 House Assembly C· 29/08/19 House Assembly D· 30/08/19 House Assembly E· 27/09/19 S1 Assembly· 10/10/19 4pm start of October Holidays· 11/10/19 In - service day
Term two
· 28/10/19 School starts back after the October Holidays· 05/11/18 S1 Assembly· 18/11/19 In-Service day· 19/11/19 In-Service day· 25/11/19 Assembly E· 26/11/19 Assembly D· 27/11/19 Assembly A· 28/11/19 Assembly C· 17/12/19 Christmas Service House groups· 18/12/19 Christmas Service House groups· 20/12/19 4pm start of Christmas Holidays
Term three
· 06/01/20 School starts back after the Christmas Holidays· 08/01/20 S1 Assembly· 13/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 14/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 17/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 18/02/20 In-Service day· 19/02/20 In-Service day· 24/02/20 Assembly C· 25/02/20 Assembly D· 26/02/20 Assembly E· 27/02/20 Assembly A· 27/03/20 S1 Assembly· 03/04/20 4pm start of Easter Holidays
Term Four
· 20/04/20 School starts back after the Easter Holidays· 04/20 S1 Tracking· 08/05/20 May Day Holiday· 18/05/20 S1-3 Activities residential trips· 21/05/20 Activities: STEM DAY· 22/05/20 Activities: Sports Day· 25/05/20 Start of S2, S3, and S4 – New timetable starts· 06/20 S1 report cards issued· 28/06/20 Assembly A· 29/06/20 Assembly D· 01/07/20 Assembly E· 02/07/20 Assembly C· 03/07/20 4pm start of Summer Holidays
S1 Science
2 periods per week
Topics covered
· Planet Earth – Energy Types and Sources, Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Renewable and
Non-renewable Energy, Climate Change, Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect
· Materials – State of Matter, Elements and Compounds, Periodic Table, Separation, Solubility
· Forces, Electricity and Waves – Space and Life, Forces, Gravity
· Biological Systems – Skeletal System, Reproductive System, Breathing System, Monitoring
Health
What skills will be developed?
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Reading and scientific literacy
· Problem solving
· Inquiry skills
· Investigative skills
· Analytical thinking
What homework can we expect?
· Homework will be issued on approximately a two week basis (this may vary due to the
nature of the task).
· This may take the form of knowledge and understanding questions, problem solving,
revision (assessment every 9 weeks) or project based activities such as preparing a
presentation.
Learning at home – How can you help?
· BBC Bitesize provides revision notes and video clips to enhance learning and aid revision:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zq8myrd - S1 and S2
· Supporting consolidation of the work can be done using the learning outcomes provided in
every topic.
· Use the BGE numeracy guide to help explain any problems your child may have.
· Copies of class materials and homework tasks are on Westhill Academy Sciences GLOW
pages.
· Twitter@ScienceDeptWA – science news, resource links, pupil work, videos, and photos.
Art and Design
Topics covered
· Colour· Organic Observation Drawing· Different Cultures· Fantasy Creatures – 3D· Landscape painting
What skills will be developed?
· Knowledge and use of colour and the colour wheel.· Knowledge and use of all the visual elements, Line, Shape, Tonal Value, Texture, Colour, in
expressive or design work.· Use of different media to create images and design work.· 3D modelling and construction.· Being creative.· Evaluative skills and self-assessment.· Artist and Designer research.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Use of Colour – Primary, secondary, tertiary, warm, cold, harmonious, complementary· Creative use of colour and paint to create mood, atmosphere and textures.· Observation drawing showing accuracy and skills using line, shape, tonal value, colour,
texture.· Use of pencil, colour pencils, pen, ink, paint, pastels to draw accurately.· Creativity 3D modelling using clay.· Problem solving.· Literacy in evaluating, assessing and researching.
What homework can we expect?
· Pencil drawing showing use of line, shape and tonal value.· Colour drawing showing use of colour, shape and tonal value.· Aboriginal boomerang design – line, colour, shape and pattern.· Tutankhamun Egyptian mask - colour, shape and tonal value.· Fantasy creature –creativity and form.· Landscape - line, shape texture and tonal value.
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Practicing observation drawing skills using line, shape, tonal value, colour and texture.· Visit art galleries – how did artists create successful works using the Visual Elements (line,
shape, tonal value, colour and texture.)
S1 French
Topics covered
· Personal information/ revision of primary· School and telling the time· Christmas traditions· Hobbies and pastimes· Where I live/local area· Short Spanish topic – Day of the Dead
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Resilience· Working with others· Creativity (Open-mindedness)· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising
What homework can we expect?
· Homework will be issued on a weekly basis. This may take the form of learning vocabulary,completing worksheets, revision or project based activities such as preparing a presentation
· Revision for assessments
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Allow your child to practise the questions and answers in French with you or a sibling· Allow your child to use the Duolingo or Babbel apps (available for phones and tablets) to
learn independently.· www.linguascope.com is a useful website to practice vocabulary games independently· Encourage your child to continue speaking any non-English languages spoken at home
S1 Home Economics
Topics covered
· Careful Cook – introduction to dept & cooking· Healthy Bodies – Hygiene & Safety· Eat Well – Healthy Eating based on Eat well plate· Textiles – Sawing a cushion
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Weighing and measuring· Following recipes· Timing of practical tasks· Sequencing tasks· Organisation· Specialist food and textile skills· Working independently and with others· Evaluating own work
What homework can we expect?
· Each unit is 10/11 weeks – there are 2 pieces of homework per unit so approx. 1 per month(approx. 15mins)
· We expect pupils to practise recipes at home to develop skills and confidence· Revision for assessments· Finishing off classwork if not complete or from absence
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Encouraging pupils to practise recipes (have copies of school recipes in unit booklets)· Discussions about current dietary advice· Reinforce hygiene and safety points in the home· Good websites:
www.foodafactoflife.org.uk (British Nutrition foundation)www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/food-labelling.aspxwww.bbc.co.uk/food - recipes, techniques, ingredient infowww.bhf.org.uk – (British Heart Foundation)www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta - app available to check sugar contentwww.foodstandards.gov.scot/food-safety-standards/food-safety-hygienewww.b-eat.co.uk – eating disorders
Humanities
On Rotation
Topics covered
· World War One· Representation and Decision Making· Scotland’s Weather and Climate· The Vikings· Conflict· Map Work
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Synthesising information· Communication· Planning and presenting· Interpreting information from a variety of sources· Developing informed views
What homework can we expect?
· Finishing off classwork if not complete· Research for reports and presentations in each topic area
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Encourage your child to watch the news http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround presents currentevents in a way that is accessible to S1/S2 pupils
· Visits to the library are also an excellent way to gather research material on topics· The BBC has produced several excellent resources related to WW1 which can be found here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nb93y with specific materials for schools herehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/25826265
· Information about Scotland’s climate http://www.scotlandinfo.eu/scotland-weather-and-climate/
· More can be found about the Vikings in Scotland herehttp://www.sath.org.uk/edscot/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/britonsgaelsvikings/vikings/index.html
· Listen to their presentations and give feedback on: eye contact, pace, tone and volume etc
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S1 Music
Topics covered
· Induction unit - performing· Instruments of the Orchestra - listening· Peter and the Wolf - listening· Musicals – listening and performing· Film Music – listening and performing· Scottish Music – listening, performing and inventing· The Snowman - listening· Christmas music – listening, performing and inventing· Danse macabre – listening and performing· Tam o’Shanter – listening and inventing
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Resilience· Working with others· Creativity (Open-mindedness)· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising
What homework can we expect?
· Homework will be issued on a fortnightly basis. This will take the form of music theory· Powerpoints on various topics· Revision for assessments
Learning at home. How can you help?
Allow your child to listen to a wide variety of music genresAural training - to help with understanding of basic theoryhttp://www.teoria.com/en/exercises/ie.phphttps://www.musictheory.net/exercisesInstruments of the orchestra - to help with recognition of orchestral insturmentshttp://www.nyphilkids.org/http://www.sfskids.org/http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instrumentsGeneral music training games - to put into practise and reinforce basic knowledge andunderstanding of the music concepts and definitionshttp://www.paulysplayhouse.com/paulys_playhouse/lab_games/franky.htmlhttp://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm
· Encourage your child to practise on a daily basis where appropriate
S1 PE
On rotation
Topics covered
· Team Building· Team Games (basketball, rugby, cricket)· Aesthetic Activities (gymnastic, modern/ceilidh dancing)· Net Games (volleyball)· Individual Activities (athletics)
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Teamwork· Respect for others· Movement Competencies· Hand eye - coordination· Cooperation and Competing· Evaluating Performances· Decision Making· Leadership· Communication Skills
What homework can we expect?
· Homework will be issued once or twice a term.
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Encourage physical activity out with class time.
Personal and Social Education
On Rotation
Topics covered
· Settling in· Friendship/Bullying· Cyber Safety· Diversity· Puberty
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Reading· Extended writing· Listening skills· Questioning of others· Acceptance of diversity in the classroom and beyond· Organisational skills· Personal reflection· Problem solving
What homework can we expect?
· Homework is not a formal part of the PSE curriculum although the pupils are encouraged tocontinue their understanding of the topics and are given websites or resources that they canaccess to support their learning.
· Occasional pieces of homework and assessment may be issued but not a regular basis· Much of the work being carried out in PSE can be continued as part of discussions at home
to support progress and understanding.
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Bullying https://respectme.org.uk/· Cyber Safety https://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/· Cyber Safety – a powerpoint we often show to pupils about Social Media can be seen on the
school website· Diversity https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/equality-and-
diversity/· Diversity – this is a link to one of the programmes we often show called Autistic Superstars
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sfxn7· Puberty http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/puberty.html
RMPS
Topics covered
· Keep Calm and Study RMPS· Morals & Beliefs· Religion for Beginners· Speeches That Changed The World
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Reading· Writing· Communication (Talking and Listening)· Discussing and Debating· Team Work· Presentation Skills· Critical Thinking and Analysis· Investigation
What homework can we expect?
· There is no formal homework issued· Informal tasks issued can take the form of encouraging young people to discuss topics with
family members and friends· To reflect on tasks and consider practical implications of beliefs· Practicing talks/ presentations at home· Finishing off classwork if not complete
Learning at home. How can you help?
· As we are studying religions and beliefs it would be beneficial if parents/ carers couldencourage young people to discuss what they have been learning and to reflect on theirbeliefs and opinions.
· Encourage young people to engage with news and media stories related to world religions,moral issues and/ or philosophical concepts as a topic of conversation.
· Listen to young people practice their talks or presentations.
Maths
The year group is split into 2 halves. Each half is then split into 3 classes.
Topics covered
SETS 1 AND 2 (the work covered is predominately at Level 3)
Coordinates, Symmetry, 2D shape, BODMAS, Prime and Square numbers, Angles, Algebra, Area,Volume, Fractions Decimals and Percentages, 3D Shape, Negative Numbers, Number Patterns, ScaleDrawing, Statistics, Investigating with the TI.
Fractions, decimals and percentages covered in the 40 minute lessons once a week.
SET 3
Same topics as above but predominately at Level 2
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:
· Number skills· Problem solving
What homework can we expect?
· Homework will be issued regularly.· Finishing off classwork if not complete· Revision for assessment· On-line homework from the MyMaths website
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Use the BGE Numeracy Support guide to help you understand the methods being used inclass to support your child at home
· Use www.mymaths.co.uk or www.math-aids.com· A wealth of class resources at Glow ,for lesson support , homework and revision ie, Course
notes ect.
S1 Business Education
Topics covered
Each period will be split for 40 minutes IT and 40 Minutes business, to provide variety and helpmaintain concentration and effort.
Time allocation(weeks) -Estimate
ICTTime allocation
(weeks) -Estimate
Business
2 Keyboarding skills 2 Introduction to business6 Word 3 Needs and wants6 Spreadsheets 3 Goods and services2 Integrated project task 1 2 Entrepreneurs6 Database 4 Enterprise and enterprising skills
On-goingthroughout the
year
Integrated tasks which bringtogether pupil’s skills in ICT
6 Market research8 Enterprise project4 Small businesses2 Location6 Finance
Skills development
· ICT· Communication· Problem solving· Enterprise· Information handling· Employability· Thinking – remembering, understanding, applying· Literacy· Numeracy
What homework can we expect?
Homework activities will be issued at various points in the course for the business topics. Nohomework will be given for ICT.
Learning at home, how can we help?
Home support can be provided by discussing parents’ employment, current business and economicnews.
Drama
Topics covered
Topic Haunted House
· Working from Stimulus· Characterisation – development of characters· Creation of Structured Drama· Performance and Evaluation
What skills will be developed?
In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.
Specific skills which will be developed in this unit will be:
· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Working with others· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising· Performance skills, use of voice, movement, characterisation· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others
What homework can we expect?
There will be character development task for homework:
Character card, diary entries ect
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Ask them about their storyline and character· Get them to perform their character to you, ask them about how they are changing their
voice, movement
Topic 2 – Creative Movement
· Responding to a stimulus· Exploring creative movement· Choreographing their own paired sequence· Creating a group movement in response to a stimulus· Performance of paired and group sequences to video· Watch and evaluate their work
Specific skills which will be developed in this unit
· Observation· Listening· Co-operation· Negotiation· Working with others· Creativity· Movement· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising· Performance skills,· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others
What homework can we expect?
· Writing the storyline
Learning at home. How can you help?· Ask to see their movement sequence at home, get them to perform their movement
sequence to you
Topic 3 – Script Work
· Responding to a stimulus· Creating Storyline· Creation of Characters· Learning Lines· Use of Voice and Movement· Performance of group work for Video· Watch and evaluate their work and the work of others
Specific skills which will be developed in this unit
· Observation· Listening· Co-operation· Negotiation· Working with others· Organisational· Planning and Preparation, problem solving.· Creativity· Taking responsibility for own learning· Performance skills, use of voice and movement· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others
What homework can we expect?
· Character cards· Simple script work
Learning at home. How can you help?
· Ask to see their character cards and ask about their storyline· Assist in learning lines