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Home Learning ActivitiesYEAR 8 Half Term 4
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INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNING
Homework is important because it is the intersection between home and school. It serves as a window through whichparents and teachers can observe children’s education and learning.
Successful students complete homework. Simple. At BCA we place great importance on completing homework so that itresults in you fulfilling your potential at each stage of your school life. The questions and answers below will help youunderstand why we place such importance on the producing great homework.
Do I have to do home learning tasks? Yes. At BCA we expect all students to complete home learning tasks.
What are the benefits for completing homework has for me?There are many. Completing homework allows you to deepen your understanding of what you have learnt in class sothat it sticks in your memory so you can apply your learning in exams and assessments. Homework also requires you tothink independently, organise your time so that you meet deadlines and also to set priorities about your own learning.Finally, homework also allows your parents or carers to see what you are learning so they can support you too.
How should I use this home learning book?You’ll receive a new home learning book each half-term with tasks and activities that are connected to what you arelearning in class. Each of your subjects has their own page and you will be directed to complete specific tasks andactivities by your class teacher. You should bring this book to school each day as your class teachers will refer to itwhen directing you to which tasks you should be completing.
When should I do my homework?Homework encourages you to be independent. Therefore when you complete your homework task is up to you.However, it’s important for you to know when you work best. For example, some people like to get homeworkcompleted straight after school or even come into school early to get it done in the library. You might even like to staybehind to complete your tasks using the academy’s IT facilities.
Where should I do my homework?Homework should be completed in the back of your subject exercise book. It should be clearly labelled HW and with thedate written in full. The same high standards of presentation that we apply to all classwork are applied to all homework.
Am I rewarded for completing homework?Yes. As you can see from the subject pages you receive a number of Epraise points depending on the level of challengeof the task you complete to a high standard. These can spent in the Epraise shop.
Mr HarrisVice Principal
ENGLISH INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: Explorations in creative writing and reading - Adventure
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Using the imageprovided by yourteacher, write theopening paragraph ofa piece of description.
Read to your parentsfor at least 20minutes per week.
English LanguagePaper 1Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q1
Read to your parentsfor at least 20minutes per week.
English LanguagePaper 1Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q2
Read to your parentsfor at least 20 minutesper week.
Methods &terminology
Language:VerbAdjectiveSimileMetaphorPersonificationImageRepetition
Structure:Opens with /at thebeginningTheparagraph/sentenceforeshadowsEstablishesViewpointPerspectiveFocus on/focus shiftsto /focus narrows toIn the second half ofthe textAt this pointThese two paragraphsjuxtapose/contrast/contradict each otherZoom inCuts to ShiftsConcludes withThe ending remindsus of/sums up theidea that
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Extension10 Epraise points
Using the imageprovided by yourteacher, write theopening and closingparagraphs of a pieceof description.
Read for at least 30minutes per week,logging what youhave read andplotting the story sofar.
English LanguagePaper 1Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q1& 2
Read for at least 30minutes per week,logging what youhave read andplotting the story sofar.
English LanguagePaper 1Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q3
Read for at least 30minutes per week,logging what you haveread and plotting thestory so far.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Using the imageprovided by yourteacher, write a pieceof descriptive writingincluding an effectiveopening and closingparagraph.
Read for at least 60minutes per week.Write a review ofwhat you have read.
English LanguagePaper 1
Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q1,2 & 3
Read for at least 60minutes per week.Write a review ofwhat you have read.
English LanguagePaper 1Using the extractprovided by yourteacher complete Q4
Read for at least 60minutes per week. Writea review of what youhave read.
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MATHS INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topics: Numbers and the Number System, Calculating and Multiplication and Division
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Angle Sums’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Measuring Lengths’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then complete theset task:
‘Metric Conversion’
Minimum Score of 80%
AngleDegreesRight angleAcute angleObtuse angleReflex angleProtractorVertically oppositeGeometry,geometricalCircleCentreRadius, diameter,chord, circumferencePi(Right) prismCross-sectionCylinderPolygon, polygonalLength, distanceMass, weightVolumeCapacityMetre, centimetre,millimetreTonne, kilogram,gram, milligramLitre, millilitreHour, minute, secondInch, foot, yardPound, ouncePint, gallonLine segment
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Extension10 Epraise points
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Angle Reasoning’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Units of Capacity’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then complete theset task:
‘Multiply and DivideFractions intro’
Minimum Score of 80%
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Equations 3 – Bothsides’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then completethe set task:
‘Area of a circle’
Minimum Score of80%
MyMaths.co.uk
Review online lessonand then complete theset task:
‘Reverse Percentages’
Minimum Score of 80%
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GEOGRAPHY INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topics: Tourism
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Create an annotatedmap to describe thelocation of touristareas in the UK.
Create rules forsustainable tourism ina chosen destination.
Design a posteradvertising a touristresort in the UK oraround the world.
TouristHoneypot sitePackage holidayResortAdventure holidaySustainable EcotourismDestinationTransportHuman attractionPhysical attraction
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Extension10 Epraise points
Describe a time whenyou were a tourist.You must describewhat you did andwhat attractions areavailable. Explainwhat may have madethis experience better.
Describe and explainthe positive andnegative impacts oftourism on a chosenarea.
Research and describethe human and physicalattractions in a UK orworld destination.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Assess the future of aresort you havechosen. What needsto change? Howmight this happen?
Design your owntourist resort.Annotate a plan withall of the features thatmake it a sustainableresort.
Produce a booklet toadvertise tourism in theUK or in anothercountry from aroundthe world.
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Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: Key events of the 20th Century
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Describe the attackon Pearl Harbour
Describe the eventsof D Day.
Describe the eventsleading up to the USAdropping the atomicbomb on Hiroshima
HolocaustPersecutionSSConcentration campsGestapoMulberries Twin TowersManhattanTalibanOsama Bin Laden Al Quaeda
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Extension10 Epraise points
Write an account ofthe attack on PearlHarbour from theJapanese or Americanperspective
Write an mockaccount D Day from aGerman soldier
Explain the reasons whythe USA dropped theatomic bomb onHiroshima
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Explain thesignificance of theattack on PearlHarbour
Explain thesignificance of theevents of D Day
Explain the mainconsequences of theUSA dropping theatomic bomb onHiroshima
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HISTORY INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.All will be expected to learn work /revise for tests which are Compulsory
SPANISH INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Mis pasatiempos
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Spend at least 30minutes learning therelevant vocabularyfor a test. You mustshow evidence in yourexercise book.
Complete the corereading activity fromthe resource bank.You must showevidence in yourexercise book.
Make a comic strip withat least 6 boxes, ensurethe sentences are inSpanish.
Deberes = homework(please label allhomework inSpanish).
You will receive anynecessary vocabularyand terminologywhen your classteacher feels you areready to completeeach task. This is toallow you to decipherand learn newvocabulary foryourself in lessonsrather than seeing anyanswers in advance.
Vocabulary testingwill take placerepeatedly duringeach half term.
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Extension10 Epraise points
Spend at least 30minutes learning therelevant vocabularyfor a test. You mustshow evidence in yourexercise book.Write at least 8sentences using thewords correctly,include Englishtranslations.
Complete the coreand extension readingactivities from theresource bank. Youmust show evidencein your exercise book.
Make a comic strip withat least 8 boxes, ensurethe sentences are inSpanish and that youinclude I, he/she and weverbs. Use connectives.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Spend at least 30minutes learning therelevant vocabularyfor a test. You mustshow evidence in yourexercise book.Write at least 8sentences using thewords correctly,include Englishtranslations.Create a revision quiz(wordsearch,crossword, multiplechoice answers).
Complete the core,extension and stretchreading activitiesfrom the resourcebank. Recordunknown vocabularyand look up usingwordreference.com.You must showevidence in yourexercise book.
Make a comic strip withat least 10 boxes, ensurethe sentences are inSpanish and that youinclude I, he/she and weand they verbs. Usetime phrases andconnectives.
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DANCE INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Dance skill and performance technique
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Consider an effectiveprop or costume todevelop yourperformance andbring it into your nextlesson to use as astimulus.
Rehearse yourperformance fromtoday focussing onone of the following:• Projection and eye
line• Timing and rhythm• Spotting• Feet and arms• Expression and
characterisation
Research the style ofdance that we arecurrently learning.• Where did this style
originate?• What are the names
of some of themovements?
Initial responseResearchGenreDynamicsSpeedRelationshipsFormationsLevelsGestureProjectionPauseCorpseTensionClimaxOver exaggerateContrasting genreStyleStimulus
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Extension10 Epraise points
Consider an effectiveprop or costume todevelop yourperformance andbring it into your nextlesson to use as astimulus.
Create a 16 countmotif using the propas your stimulus.
Rehearse yourperformance fromtoday focussing onthree of the following:• Projection and eye
line• Timing and rhythm• Spotting• Feet and arms• Expression and
characterisation
Research the style ofdance that we arecurrently learning.• Where did this style
originate?• What are the names
of some of themovements?
• Can you learn someof the movementsfrom this style ofdance?
Due Date: Due Date: Due Date:
Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Consider an effectiveprop or costume todevelop yourperformance andbring it into your nextlesson to use as astimulus.
Create a 16 countmotif using the propas your stimulus. Be prepared to sharehow and why youcreated the stimulusand how it links to theprop with the rest ofthe class.
Rehearse yourperformance fromtoday focussing on allof the following:• Projection and eye
line• Timing and rhythm• Spotting• Feet and arms• Expression and
characterisation
Research the style ofdance that we arecurrently learning andcreate a presentationbased on the style.
• Where did this styleoriginate?
• What are the namesof some of themovements?
• Can you learn some ofthe movements fromthis style of dance?
• What otherinformation isimportant tounderstand about thisstyle?
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DRAMA INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: Our Day Out
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Use the internet toresearch:
“What is the play of OurDay Out about?”
Using the informationyou have found, you areto make notes and beprepared to share themwith the rest of the class.
Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume foryour character.
You must be prepared todiscuss with the rest ofthe class why you thinkit compliments yourcharacter.
Write an apology letter toMr Briggs from one of thecharacters who spoilt theschool trip.
CharacterisationFacial ExpressionBody LanguageVoicePace of VoicePitch of VoiceVolume of VoiceWhisperSlow MotionCliff HangerMoodTensionClimaxSilencePauseSettingScript Stage Directions Split Screen Thought in the Head Proxemics Flashback Monologue Still Image
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Extension10 Epraise points
Use the internet toresearch:
“What is the play of OurDay Out about?”
“Who is Willy Russell?”
Using the informationyou have found, you areto make notes and beprepared to share themwith the rest of the class.
Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume and aprop for your character.
You must be prepared todiscuss with the rest ofthe class why you thinkit compliments yourcharacter and the play.
Write an apology letter toMr Briggs from one of thecharacters who spoilt theschool trip.
Learn this and be preparedto perform it back to theclass in character.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Use the internet toresearch and create apower pointpresentation on thefollowing: “What is the play of OurDay Out about?”
“Who is Willy Russell?”
You should also findclips of the play andinclude them in yourpresentation which willbe shared with the class.
Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume and aprop for your character.
Choose anothercharacter from the playand bring in anappropriate piece ofcostume them to helpyou consider the use ofmulti role.
You must be prepared todiscuss your choiceswith the rest of the class.
With a partner, rewriteyour own version of thescene in which Carol isabout to jump.
Rehearse this and beprepared to perform itback to the class.
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: Morals and ethics
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Describe the mainsources of authoritywithin the Bible
Explain why someChristians might usesituation ethics tomake moral decisions
Explain why someChristians might use theChurch to make moraldecisions
MoralsEthicsPhilosophyUtilitarianismAuthoritydoctrine
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Extension10 Epraise points
Explain why the 10Commandments hasauthority forChristians
Explain why someChristians mightchoose not to usesituation ethics- referto specific scenarios
Explain why someChristians might choosenot to use the Church -refer to specificscenarios
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Explain why the Bibleis an important source
What are the prosand cons of situationethics
What are the pros andcons of using theChurch to make moraldecisions
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: DEC, Graphics & Hospitality
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Create a collage ormood board of EcoDesign / Sustainabledesign. Look to definewhat the words meanand annotate to adddetail.
Gather 5 images oflogos you find andexplain what makesthem
Select an image of yourfavourite dish and listthe ingredients and abrief description aboutit. Label with keynutrients or where theingredients have comefrom.
SustainableCollage/ mood boardEco Designscreen shotsanalyseCADNutrientMalnutritionIntoleranceAllergyDiseaseIngredientSensoryAdaptCultureReligionStapleDiet
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Extension10 Epraise points
Create a bio / factsheet of someonewithin the designindustry. Look toinclude facts,examples of theirwork etc.
Take at least 4 screenshots of a websiteyou like and analysethe positives andnegatives.
Develop a crosswordbased on keyterminology from yourfood lessons. You canuse a crossword makeronline or draw one.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Create a researchsheet based on a job/career you would beinterested in doing inthe future thatinvolves Design,Engineer andConstruct.
Write a report of atleast 400 words thatexplains how CAD canbe used bycompanies in industry.
Research 3 dishes youhave made at school.For each dish, discussthe sensory qualities ofthat dish and find 3additional ingredientsyou could have addedto the recipe or ways ofadapting it.
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IT & COMPUTER SCIENCE INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: ICT Systems (Spreadsheet)
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Review and assess 2websites, with at least2 screen shots ofeach, showing or/ andtalking about at least5 of the keywords forthis unit of work.
Write definitions for 6of the keywords forthis multimedia unit:Multimedia /Interactivity /Audience / Hyperlinks/ User experience /User retention /Navigation / Masterpages / Consistency
Write a user guide forsomebody wanting touse serif web plus. Itcan be hand written ordone here at schoolwith print screen ofWeb plus. It shouldcover at least;• Master page• Navigation• Text and images
MultimediaInteractivityAudience HyperlinksUser experience Userretention NavigationMaster pagesConsistencyWebsitesMediatorSlidersRolloversembed
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Extension10 Epraise points
Review and assess 2websites, with at least2 screen shots ofeach, showing or/ andtalking about at least5 of the keywords forthis unit of work.Identify 2 strengths, 2weaknesses andsomething they couldimprove
Write definitions forall 9 of the keywordsfor this multimediaunit:Multimedia /Interactivity /Audience / Hyperlinks/ User experience /User retention /Navigation / Masterpages / Consistency
Write a user guide forsomebody wanting touse serif web plus. Itcan be hand written ordone here at schoolwith print screen ofWeb plus. It shouldcover at least;• Master page• Navigation• Text and images• Sliders and photo
galleries• Pop up rollovers• Search bar
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Story board an advertto promote yourwebsite / game(include 5 scenes)
Add 3 more scenes toyour storyboard andinclude more detail
Try to recreate anidentical replica of yourfavourite webpageusing serif web plus
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SCIENCE INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.
Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value
Topic: Chemical Reactions & Respiration, Photosynthesis and Excretion
Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.
Core5 Epraise points
Chemical Reactions:
Produce a leaflet onhow to test foroxygen, carbondioxide and hydrogengas.
Respiration,Photosynthesis andExcretion:
Draw a diagram of therespiratory systemand describe whateach part isresponsible for.
Respiration,Photosynthesis andExcretion:
Create an acrosticposter to describe theeffects of smoking.
MultimediaInteractivityAudience HyperlinksUser experience Userretention NavigationMaster pagesConsistencyWebsitesMediatorSlidersRolloversembed
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Extension10 Epraise points
Chemical reactions:
Create a written pieceof work to explain thethermite reaction andhow it can be used ineveryday life.
You may benefit fromwatching the reactiononline.
Chemical Reactions:
Create a written pieceof work to explainwhat neutralisation isand how it can beused in everyday life.
Respiration,Photosynthesis andExcretion:
How is a leaf like a solarpanel? Produce a VennDiagram comparing thetwo.
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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points
Chemical Reactions:
Design a practicalinvestigation titled:
‘Investigating HowMetals React WithAcids’
Include the method,reactants, productsand chemicalequations.
Chemical Reactions:
Create a poster toexplain the alkalimetals. You mustinclude:
• The metals inorder of reactivity
• Properties of thealkali metals
• Information aboutthe atomicstructure
• Explain the orderof reactivity
Respiration,Photosynthesis andExcretion:
Create an extendedpiece of writing toexplain why respirationand photosynthesis arereliant on each other.
You MUST include wordand symbol equationsfor each.
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