Year 7 Term 4 Homework Pack

Greenacre Academy intends homework to be diverse in nature, focusing on more project-based work which will be on-going over a number of weeks. This booklet includes homework from each subject that your son / ward studies at school. Our Expectations Students must complete and submit homework pieces from each project as their teacher directs. Teachers will inform students when each piece of homework is due in and this will be recorded in their planners. Please also note that some tasks in the booklet are subject to change, and this will be done so at the discretion of the teacher. This would occur on occasions where a different task may be more beneficial to your son/ward’s learning. As well as the three Homework Tasks, there are some additional activities for each subject.

Reading List Students should read for at least 30 minutes each night. Reading frequently will help students to develop their vocabulary and literacy skills. Please encourage you son / ward to read. Suggested reading material has been included within the projects for each subject.

Stretch & Challenge Students are encouraged to push themselves, completing more tasks where they see fit. If they have a particular interest or gift in a given area, students should be encouraged to complete the stretch and challenge task.

Skills for Life As part of the Academy’s implementation of ‘Skills for Life’, each subject-area has carefully thought about activities and tasks to integrate particular skills into their schemes of work. To help promote this, the completion of the homework tasks will help your son/ward develop these certain skills. The Skills for life focus is EMPLOY ME -

Excellence, Manners, Perseverance, Listening, Organisation, You, Motivation and Employability Study Room If your son/ward needs help with homework or a quiet place to study we run a homework club every weekday from 2.50-3.50 in the Library. Queries? If you have any queries about the homework projects please get in touch with the relevant teacher using the email address provided for each subject. Thank you for your continued support of Homework.

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Schedule

Your son/ward will be set homework on alternate weeks throughout the term on the week commencing dates outlined below. The ‘hand in dates’ will be set by teachers in class and recorded in student diaries.

As the MFL department offer several language options throughout KS3 and KS4, these are not

incorporated into this booklet and additional learning homework and written tasks will be provided by

the department for use in Years 7-9. If you have any questions relating to homework in the MFL

department please don't hesitate to contact Mr Atkinson on atkig043@medwaymail.org

Week Commencing

20th Feb 27th Feb 6th March 13th March 20th March 27th March

Yr 7

History Maths

PA RE

Science MFL

Music PSHE

Art and Design

ICT English

Food Tech Geography

PE

DT

History Maths

PA RE

Science MFL

Music

PSHE

Art and Design

ICT English

Food Tech Geography

PE

DT

History Maths

PA RE

Science MFL

Music PSHE

Art and Design ICT

English Food Tech Geography

PE DT

mailto:atkig043@medwaymail.org

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Art and Design Sassj013@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1 Task 1 Please note: you will be issued with a booklet in class.

Complete task one from the booklet remember to keep your mark-making accurate and maintain proportion when drawing. Need some help? Use the grid method to help you with scale and proportion.

TASK

2 Task 2

Complete task two from the booklet. Try to add tone or extra detail to show off your skills! Need some help? Draw a tonal key at the top of your page to remind you of the five tones you need.

TASK

3 Task 3

Complete task three from the booklet. Could you add a background to draw upon to add a different effect. Need some help? Why not use tea or coffee to stain the page to give your work an aged appearance?

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Create a large A2 drawing from one of the booklet drawings. You should create this using the grid method for accuracy and choose to use charcoal, paint or oil pastels to create a piece of artwork fit for a gallery.

The 20th Century Art Book Susannah Lawson

Drawing for the Absolute & Utter Beginner, Claire Watson Garcia

How to draw what you see R. De Reyna

If 1.5 litres of paint costs £4.00, and it takes 24 litres of paint to make a mural on the School Art room wall, then how much money would you spend on paint?

Tone Proportion

Mark making Composition Perspective

Blending

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Computing whith280@medwaymai.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1 Micro:bit research:

Using the internet you are to research a device called a Mircro:bit. 1) What is a Micro:bit? 2) What does a Micro:bit do? 3) Why does the BBC want schools to use Micro:bits with students? 4) What can you do with a Micro:bit?

TASK

2

Parts of a Micro:bit: 1) You are to use the inetrnet to research and breakdown the different parts of a Micro:bit. You are to identify each part and describe what it is does. A sheet showing the eight main parts can be collected from your teacher.

TASK

3

Survey Monkey: Using the log on provided by your teacher you are to complete a survey on what you have learnt this term. You need to read each question carefully and include your name at the top.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Using PowerPoint you are to create a presentation that will introduce the use of Micro:bit to year 6 students.

http://microbit.org/

https://www.microbit.co.uk/blocks/book#

https://www.microbit.co.uk/blocks/book#

Binary is the basic language of computers. You are to use 0 + 1 to write you name in Binary code. A breakdown can be collected from Miss Whiteway (G1)

Micro:bit Programming

Boolean Evaluate

Manipulate Algorithm

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Design Technology cobbk020@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Research all the different careers there are in the construction industry and explain how you can get into these careers.

TASK

2

Write a recruitment advertisement for a construction job explaining the benefits of working in construction.

TASK

3

Write down 10 questions you might get asked at a construction interview and how you would expect someone to answer them.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Record yourself or complete an interview with someone else and then evaluate how successful you were.

GCSE Bitesize

Mr DnT

Technology Student

Work out the surface area and volume of your product.

Construction Career

Interview Apprenticeship

Industry Candidate

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

English warer019@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Write the meaning (definition) of the following poetic terms: verb, adverb, preposition, adjective, alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification and onomatopoeia. These can be found in dictionaries or online. Write each word and alongside it what it means. To challenge yourself, you should include an example for each.

TASK

2 Find a picture or a photo of a landscape, if you are able to, draw a grid on your picture splitting

your picture into 6 equal boxes. Choose two of the squares and describe this part of the image in detail. Use interesting adjectives and describe your senses. To challenge yourself, you could include similes, metaphors and personification. If you are unable to find a picture, you could draw one and use this.

TASK

3 Think about a setting you know well, this could be your house, school, a park or somewhere that

you spend a lot of time. Write a description of this place when it is dark and create an eerie atmosphere. Think about how different it looks at night. Plan 4 ideas for 4 paragraphs and include as many descriptive writing techniques that you can think of. Write in third person, do not use 'I'.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Write a description of a forest, you can create an atmosphere that is either calm and serene or spooky and eerie. Consider how your writing could guide your reader through the forest. Your writing should have a clear structure.

Airman by Eoin Colfer

The Hobbit by TOLKIEN, J. R. R.

After Tomorrow by Gillian Cross

There are 500 books in the library. In one day, 25 people come in each borrowing 4 books and 10 people come in returning 2 each, how many books are left in the library?

Imagery Simile

Metaphor Adjective Adverb Descibe

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Food Technology pattc010@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Research the Eatwell Guide. Create your own Eatwell guide plate to show the different food groups.

TASK

2

Design a healthy pasta salad that is suitable for a family lunch. It must be possible to make in 50mins and follow the guidelines set out by the 'Eatwell Guide’. Sketch and annotate your design to show the ingredients.

TASK

3

Choose one of the following options: A. Make your salad and use notes and photos to show how this was prepared B. Create the packaging for your salad using recyclable materials.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Design brief. You have been asked to produce a new healthy snack bar suitable for all ages. You must design 4 different snack bars. Your designs should be annotated. You should then choose one design and draw it in more detail, include the following: annotated design, method, list of ingredients and equipment and timings for each stage in the method.

The Food Book Jenny Ridgwell

All About Food Helen McGrath

Design and Technology Foundations Food Technology Key Stage 3 Paul Anderson

Weighing of ingredients needed in recipe chosen. Portion control.

Savoury Ingredients

Energy Healthy

Unhealthy Contamination

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Geography lynga001@medwaymail.org/gowec018@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Find defintions for the words in your spelling box on your homework pack. Create a poster to show your understanding of these definitions.

TASK

2

Create a fact file of five rivers in the world. You must include: Where it is located.? How long is it? Include pictures

TASK

3

Draw the process of the formation of a waterfall.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Answer the following question: How is an ox bow lake formed?

BBC Bitesize

Rivers of London

Geography: Rivers, Erosion & Flooding - CE/KS3 Revision Guide: Bringing Learning to Life!

Calculate the toal length of the River Nile and the number of countries it passes through.

Erosion Abrasion

River Oxbow Lake

Waterfall Plunge Pool

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

History moorg007@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Draw and label a diagram to show how rats and fleas spread the "Black Death".

TASK

2

Write a short poem or story about the Black Death

TASK

3

"As a result of the Black Death life for peasants in England became better". Discuss if you agree or disagree with this statement and explain why.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Explain how Plague Doctors thought they could cure victims of the disease.

BBC Bite Size

Internet on the Plague

Try to calculate how many deaths were caused by the Plague in England.

Bubonic Pneumonic

Plague Disease Posies Doctor

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Maths goeem003@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Draw a 4 quadrant coordinate grid. Plot points to make either a shape or a picture. Write down the coordiates as you go so that another student would be able to plot the same shape/picture if given the coordinate grid.

TASK

2

On squared paper draw some shapes and reflect them through a mirror line; you can keep it simple and use basic shapes and reflect through horizontal and vertical lines. To extend this try reflecting through diagonal lines.

TASK

3

Write, and draw if you can examples of symmetry that you see in nature and science.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

State whether objects have line symmetry and/or rotational symmetry.

How much is a Million?

The Greedy Triangle

Is it symmetrical?

Books cost £10. Special offer - buy one get one half price. Use this special offer to work out the price of 12 books.

Reflection coordinate symmetry quadrant

reflect axis

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Music brecd001@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Rehearse you script and dance routine from 'Oliver'. Get your planner signed by your parents/carers when you have completed this task.

TASK

2

Create a poster based on 'Oliver' using some of the key Perfroming Arts skills you have used for this work, which is Musical Theatre.

TASK

3

Complete a written evaluatuion of your work this term. Use keywords that relate to the genre of perfromance eg; Exaggeration, story telling, characterisation, gestures and facial expressions.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Attend a music club regularly or start instrumental or singing lessons, in order to improve your performing and playing ability. See Miss Breckin if you would like to do this.

Research your favourite band or artist by reading an article about them online or in a magazine

Miss Breckin is looking to buy 3 new drum kits. Each of them cost £1000, there is 25% off sale. How much will she need to pay?

Exaggeration Story Telling

Characterisation Gestures

Facial Expression

Performance

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

PE holdr001@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Attend a Table Tennis Training session

TASK

2

Attend a Rugby or Football Training session

TASK

3

Attend a Dodgeball Training session

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Want to take your skills further? Go to training sessions regularly and represent the Academy by competing against another school!

http://www.experttabletennis.com/basic-table-tennis-strokes/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/skills/4198382.stm

http://www.rulesofsport.com/sports/dodgeball.html

John plays David at 3 games of table tennis. The scores are: John 11, David 4. John 5, David 11. John 17, David 15. How many points did they each score in total?

Goal Point Pitch Court Player Score

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Performing Arts (Dance) kellt007@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Learn your lines in the script we are looking at this term; “Lost on Mystery Mountain” try and learn them off by heart so that you don't need to use your script during the perfromance.

TASK

2

Annotate your script with your stage directions/ emotions, and make sure you know all your lines for our final assessment.

TASK

3

Complete the written evaluation sheet you have been given; complete it using full sentences and include key words that you have been learning in dance this term.

Stretch & Challenge

Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Attend a dance , drama or music club, through school or at an out of school club.

Look up one of your favourite actors from TV or film and find out how they trained to beome and actor.

Research one of your favourite actors and understand a little bit about he got started in acting.

Any newspaper or magazine article relating to a current film

When organising a theatre trip for your class, tickets are £16.95 each, and coach hire is £50.00 for the day. For a class of 29; how much will this cost?

Characterisation Stage Directions

Vocal Expression Rehearsal

Performance Miming

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

PSHE holdr001@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Create a poster called 'The Muscles of the Human Body'. You need to label where the following muscles are: bicep, tricep, quads, hamstrings, abs, pecs and calfs (see reading book 1).

TASK

2

Plan a warm up for a group of classmates. Your plan needs to be written on the temaplate provided. You need to explain how to do a pulse raiser, 3 different stretches and 3 skills that are used in a sport (see reading book 2).

TASK

3

Use the template to design a circuit training session that you could complete in class. Think about what aspects of fitness you want to improve and choose your exercises (see reading book 3).

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Want to develop your knowledge further and take part in some more fitness sessions? Attend the after school fitness club!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/appliedanatomy/3_anatomy_muscles_rev2.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body/training_and_effects/revision/1/

https://www.brianmac.co.uk/exercise.htm

Before training, Mr Prescott could lift 30Kg. After 6 weeks of practice he has improved his performance by 50%. How much can he lift now?

Muscle Exercise Fitness

Flexibility Strength Stamina

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

RE uddis462@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Research and explain why Jesus is important to Christians?

TASK

2

Using a map of the world find out how many Christians there are in 7 different countries of your choice.

TASK

3

Create a wanted poster as to who you believe is to be blamed for Jesus' death. Inlclude a brief explanation why you want them captured.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Research what happened after Jesus' death and how Christianity came about

What is Easter

Easter Story

The Risen Existence: The Spirit of Easter

Research what year Jesus was born in and when he died. How old was he when he died?

Christianity Easter

Ressurection Jesus

Crucifixion Miracle

Year 7 Term 4 Homework Tasks

Science brook107@medwaymail.org

Students should complete the three tasks listed below in order. The Stretch and Challenge and Numeracy Tasks, as well as books from the Reading List and Spellings are to be completed at the discretion of the class teacher and/or the student.

TASK

1

Create a comic strip, report or flow chart showing your learning of one of these topics: The digestive system, pressure or pure and impure substances.

TASK

2

Create a series of 10 questions and answers to test the classes knowledge of a lesson on any of these topics The digestive system, pressure or pure and impure substances.

TASK

3 Imagine you are going to teach the class. Design a starter activity that you can do with them next

lesson. It must test their prior knowledge and be on one of the following topics: the digestive system, pressure or pure and impure substances.

Stretch & Challenge Reading List Numeracy

Task Spellings

Find a scientific news item about nutrition and summarise it in your own words. Minimum of 300 words.

Bulging Box of Books (Horrible Science) Nick Arnold Why Is Snot Green?: The Science Museum Question and Answer Book Glenn Murphy KS3 Science Revision Guide Richard Parsons and Parry Gannon

When have you used Maths skills in Science? Write 100 words explaining why Maths is needed in Science.

Digestion Nutrition Element Mixture

Atmospheric pressure

Area