Home Learning ActivitiesYEAR 7 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: Viewpoint and attitude

Key terminologyneeded to deepenyour understandingof this topic.

Core5 Epraise points

Create a leafletinforming people aboutVictorian methods ofpunishment.

Write a poem inspiredby morality andconscience.

Create a word bank ofwords that you coulduse to describeviewpoints andattitudes withdefinitions.

Ambivalent –undecided

Ambiguous – vague

Optimistic – positive

Pessimistic –negative

Fervent –enthusiastic

Melancholy – sad

Livid – angry Due Date: Due Date: Due Date:

Extension10 Epraise points

Write a speechpersuading youngpeople to take morecare of the environment.

Write an article for abroadsheet newspaperexplaining your viewson people judgingteenagers based on astereotype.

Write a letter to thehead teacherpersuading him tomake one change ofyour choice to theschool day.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

“Punishments seempointless in schools.They do not make surethat people actuallylearn from theirmistakes”

Write an article thatargues for or againstthis point of view.

“The death penalty isinhumane. People inauthority do not havethe right to decidewho lives or dies, nomatter what crimethey may havecommitted.”

Write an article thatargues for or againstthis point of view

Create a masterpieceinspired by thecontent that you havecovered in class duringthis unit.

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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:

‘Pictograms and barcharts’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then completethe set task:

‘All averages’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then complete theset task:

‘Equations 1’

Minimum Score of 80%

• Pictogram• Bar chart• Axes• Averages• Mean • Median• Mode • Range• Qualitative data• Quantitative data• Discrete data• Continuous data• Time series• Frequency table• Solve• Equation• Expression • Term • Expand• FactoriseDue Date: Due Date: Due Date:

Extension10 Epraise points

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then completethe set task:

‘Equations 2’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then completethe set task:

‘Single brackets’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then complete theset task:

‘Factorising linear’

Minimum Score of 80%

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then completethe set task:

‘Equations 3’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then completethe set task:

‘Two way tables’‘Pie charts’

Minimum Score of80%

MyMaths.co.uk

Review online lessonand then complete theset task:

‘Mean from a frequencytable’‘Time series’

Minimum Score of 80%

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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

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?

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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 style

originate?• What are the names

of some of themovements?

• Can you learn someof the movementsfrom this style ofdance?

• What otherinformation isimportant tounderstand aboutthis style?

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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: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Use the internet toresearch:

Who are the five goldenticket winners in Charlieand the ChocolateFactory?

Using the informationyou have found, you areto make notes and beprepared to share themwith the rest of theclass.

Write a diary entryas Charlie, describinghis feelings aboutwinning a goldenticket and what hehopes to see in thechocolate factory.

Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume foryour character.

CharacterisationFacial expression Body language Gesture Over Exaggeration Voice Posture Costume signifier Physical Theatre Though in the Head Still Image Flashback Role Play Monologue

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Extension10 Epraise points

Use the internet toresearch:

“Who are the five goldenticket winners in Charlieand the ChocolateFactory?”

Compare the goldentickets winners from theold and new film – howare they dresseddifferently?

Using the informationyou have found, you areto make notes and beprepared to share themwith the rest of the class.

Write a diary entryas Charlie, describinghis experience afterhis visit to thechocolate factory.

Describe some of themachines he saw aswell as some of thechocolate/sweets hetasted.

Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume yourcharacter.

You must be preparedto discuss with the restof the class why youthink it complimentsyour character andyour narrative.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Use the internet toresearch and create apower point presentationon the following:

“Who are the five goldenticket winners in Charlieand the ChocolateFactory?”

Compare the goldentickets winners from theold and new film – how arethey dressed differently?

You must include someclips from key momentsthat show the characterspersonality.

You must be prepared topresent this to the rest ofthe class.

Write a diary entryas Charlie, describinghis experience afterhis visit to thechocolate factory.

Describe some of themachines he saw aswell as some of thechocolate/sweets hetasted.

Learn this diary entryand be prepared toread it back to theclass in character asCharlie.

Choose/Create andbring in an appropriatepiece of costume anda prop for yourcharacter.

You must be preparedto discuss with the restof the class why youthink it complimentsyour character andhow the inter titles linkto the narrative.

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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: Graphics, Engineering, Hospitality & Textiles

Key terminologyneeded to deepenyour understandingof this topic.

Core5 Epraise points

Sketch in 3D the5 differentwoodworkingjoints, namethese and giveexamples ofwhere theywould be used.

Create a posteradvertising yourproduct. Useheadings, subtitles, a range ofimages and textand include asmuch keyinformation aspossible.

Create a posterabout personalhygiene or safefood storage. Itshould detail whatyou need to do in apractical lessonand reasons why.Include images.

Create a moodboard ofinteresting textilesproducts and writea definition of e-textiles.

environmentalimpactsPineMDFtechnical drawingrenderSketchwoodworkingjointsproduct analysisexisting productACCESS FMpractical diaryhealthynutritiousvarietyeatwell plateconsequencespreventdietlifestylehygienesafetyorganicanimal welfareethics

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Extension10 Epraise points

Design a Leafletthat explains theenvironmentalimpacts of usingboth Pine andMDF for yourRolling BallGame.

Complete aproduct analysisof an existingproduct. UseACCESS FM (seewall) to explaineach are in detail.

Develop acrossword basedon key terminologyfrom your foodlessons. You canuse a crosswordmaker online ordraw one.

Complete aproduct analysiswhere you analysethe strengths andweaknesses of 2different textilesproducts.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Using one ofyour technicaldrawingtechniques draw3 objects andrender these to aprofessionalstandard.

Create a practicaldiary of yourdesk tidy. Thisshould include allof the key toolsand techniquesused. This shouldinclude a rangeof text andimagery.

Create a log of allthe equipment,methods and skillsyou have used. Itshould havedescriptions aboutwhat they are andhow you usedthem.

Write a review of afamous fashiondesigners workand summarisewhat makes themsuccessful.

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ART INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.

Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value

Topic: Pop Art

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Who is Andy Warhol? Research AndyWarhol and produce afacts sheet about hiswork includingimages.

Select a celebrity andcreate a Pop Art styleportrait in the style ofAndy Warhol. UseColour to completethis.

Select a self-portraitand create a Pop Artstyle portrait in the styleof Roy Lichtenstein. UseColour to complete this.

General• Pop Art Movement• Popular Culture• Bold• Iconic• Onomatopoeia• Composition• Portraits

Key DrawingElements• Colour• Shape• Weight of line• Ben-Day dots

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Extension10 Epraise points

Who is Andy Warhol?Research AndyWarhol, produce anA5 booklet abouttheir work includingimages. What are themain differencesbetween the Artist’sworks make acomparison.

Select a celebrity andcreate a Pop Art styleportrait in the style ofAndy Warhol.

Consider your colourscheme and completethe piece using blockcolour.

Select a self-portraitand create a Pop Artstyle portrait in the styleof Roy Lichtenstein. UseColour to complete this.

Consider your colourscheme and completeyour piece using thedots, colour, etc.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Select at least 2 PopArt artists and discussthe differences intheir chosen styles.

Produce an A5booklet that exploresthe main features ofthe artists’ work. Howdid these artistsshape the Pop Artmovement?

Select a celebrity andcreate a Pop Art styleportrait in the style ofAndy Warhol.

Consider your colourscheme and completethe piece using blockcolour.

Explain how yourpiece is influenced byPop Art. For example,You have used apopular icon image,how you have usedcolour, etc.

Select a self-portraitand create a Pop Artstyle portrait in the styleof Roy Lichtenstein. UseColour to complete this.Consider your colourscheme and completeyour piece using thedots, colour, etc.

Explain how your pieceis influenced by PopArt. For example, Youhave used your image,how you have usedcolour, etc.

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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

Topic: 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.

Due in Wednesday 15th March

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MUSIC INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.

Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value

Topic: Genres & Cultures

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Complete questions 1– 5 on the Easternand Western culturetask sheet

Research and createan informative posteron ONE of the Indianinstruments you havelearnt about.

Write ONE paragraphthat reflects on yourgroup performance.WWW / EBI.

DynamicsRhythm StructureMelodyInstrumentationToneHarmonyPitchRagaAlapJhorJalaTamporaSitarTablaTextureCulturePerformanceConfidence

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Extension10 Epraise points

Complete questions 1– 10 on the Easternand Western culturetask sheet

Research and createan informative posteron TWO of the Indianinstruments you havelearnt about.

Write TWO paragraphsthat reflects on yourgroup performance.WWW / EBI.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Complete questions 1 – 15 on the Easternand Western culturetask sheet

Research and createan informative posteron THREE of theIndian instrumentsyou have learnt about.

Write THREEparagraphs that reflectson your groupperformance. Use a highlevel of detail to explainwhat you and yourgroup did and how youcould improve yourperformance.

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ICT AND COMPUTER SCIENCE INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.

Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value

Topic: E-safety and awareness

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Get an image of thefront Microbit fromthe internet and writea brief description ofand label it using keyterms;Programmablebuttons, power port,input / output rings

Print out yourprogram code andannotate / explain itstep by step and howit works

Complete the Turtleprogramming activity

Your teacher will printout the activity sheet.

E-SafteyCyber bullyingOnlineSocial MediaInstant messagingSextingCEOPKoothMicrobitProgrammingAccelerometerLoopingVariablesSelectionSequencingCompileHex file

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Extension10 Epraise points

Get an image of thefront and back of theMicrobit from theinternet and write adescription of andlabel it using keyterms;

Programmablebuttons, power port,input / output rings,accelerometer andcompass, batteryconnector and USBconnectors

Print out yourprogram code andannotate / explain itstep by step and howit works using keyterms such asvariables, selection,loop, sequencing

Complete the Turtleprogramming activitywith full marks

Your teacher will printout the activity sheet.

Due Date: Due Date: Due Date:

Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Get an image of thefront and back of theMicrobit from theinternet and write adetail fully labelleddescription of andlabel it using keyterms;

Programmablebuttons, power port,input / output rings,accelerometer andcompass, batteryconnector and USBconnectors

Print out yourprogram code andannotate / explain itstep by step and howit works using keyterms such asvariables, selection,loop, sequencing

Suggest how it could be improved or added to

Complete the Turtleprogramming activitywith full marks and thencreate a similar task onthe back but with adifferent shape

Your teacher will printout the activity sheet.

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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: The Island

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Create a profile aboutyourself - make it ascreative as possible.

Create a videoprofile/diary aboutwhat makes you ‘you’– it could be at aparticular hobby,spending time withyour friends or family,whatever you like!

Find a recentnewspaper article whichshows someonedemonstrating one ofthe British Values.

Community BelongingRitualSacredCeremonyCelebrationRite of passageInfluence ValuesCommitmentTraditions Unique

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Extension10 Epraise points

Find 2 recentnewspaper articleswhich shows theimportance ofbelonging to aCommunity and writea paragraphexplaining why youhave chosen thisarticle and what itsays/shows aboutcommunity.

Research your familytree and find out theheritage of yourfamily. Try to go backat least 5 generations!Write anaccompanyingparagraph to explainthe impact thisheritage has on yourlife/your family.

Find 2 recentnewspaper articleswhich shows someonedemonstrating two ofthe British Values andwrite a paragraphexplaining how theyhave shown this value.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Create a profile of a‘Great Briton’ – whothey are, what theyhave achieved andwhat qualities/attributes they havethat makes them‘great’.

Create a projectabout what it meansto be British. Thismust incorporate theBritish values as wellas British traditions.It could be a poem, apiece of art, a song, adrama piece… be ascreative as you like!

Find recent newspaperarticles which showssomeone demonstratingeach of the BritishValues and create apresentation to explainhow each of the valueshas been shown andhow this makes adifference to people’slives/British society.

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HISTORY INDEPENDENT HOME LEARNINGYou should aim to complete as many of these home learning activities as possible.

Level ofChallenge& Epraise Value

Topic: Which Medieval King was the most significant?

Key terminologyneeded to deepen yourunderstanding of thistopic.

Core5 Epraise points

Make a fact file on theMagna Carta

Describe King John’sactions that made himunpopular.

Make a spider diagramon the life of Edward 1st

PowerControlSources Magna CartaCrusades SignificanceInterpretations

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Extension10 Epraise points

Explain why theMagana Carta isimportant

Explain why somepeople thought KingJohn wasunsuccessful.

Explain why Edward Itried to conquer WalesOR Scotland.

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Stretch Zone15 Epraise points

Explain theimportance of theMagna Carta in BritishHistory

‘King John was agood King.”

How far do youagree?Arrive at a supportedjudgement.

Edward I was one of thebest kings of England;give reasons why theWelsh and Scottishwould disagree.

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