English
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History |
This term English and History will be combined in a project on W.W.II.
- The emphasis is on individual investigation, research and interview, and development of special areas of interest whilst applying a wide variety of oral and writing skills.
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- The pupils are guided through the war chronologically under specific headings using TV and radio programmes, original footage and relevant texts. Follow up work is set with worksheets and recommended sources whilst encouraging pupils to wider research.
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- Creative writing is based on specific areas e.g. Evacuation, and a wide range of literature, poetry and drama is studied through various media generating a multi genre response.
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- Interviews with war veterans are encouraged e.g. grandparents, and artefacts are brought in for display.
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The two sections History / English are each divided into four substantial areas: |
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HISTORY |
ENGLISH |
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1. Course of Events (1919-1945) |
1. Creative writing |
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2. The Home Front |
2. Interviews - written/video/audio |
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3. Anne Frank & Occupation |
3. Letters/diaries/logs/news reports |
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4. Chosen topic/s for individual study |
4. Literature - novels, poetry, drama |
| Mathematics |
Mental calculation strategies, pencil and paper procedures, money and 'real life' problems. |
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Making decisions and checking results using a calculator, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. |
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Shape and space, handling data, measures. |
| Science |
Interdependence and adaptation: plants and animals. |
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Micro-organisms. |
| Geography |
The Coastal Environment (continued). |
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Variety of Coasts - erosion, the British coastal path - research on-coastal resorts - tourism - debates - personal research topic. |
| French |
Prepositions, to the/at the, places in town, directions, school subjects, opinions, daily routine, time, food and drink, numbers 0-100, prices, shopping. |
| Religious |
Comparative Religions: 'What is a Golden Rule?' |
| Education |
Comparative Religions: Milestones of Life - Birth, Marriage and Death. |
| Art/DT |
Art Appreciation - Reproducing a famous painting of choice. Research the Artist. |
| Music |
Most of the term will be spent working on the Songs for 'The Rainmaker' - chorus songs and solos. |
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Work on pulse, rhythm, pitch, dynamics, timbre and structure from 'Professor Allegro's World of Music' video with short composing tasks at the end of each section. |
| PSHE |
Rights & responsibilities: My responsibilities, what would you do, election time. |
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Stereotypes: Racial & Ethnic, Media Representation, Another viewpoint. |
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Justice & Injustice: Your rights and my rights, Political Prisoners, Fighting for freedom |
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My Future: Then and now, coping with change, High School issues. |
| Drama |
Working on end of term production 'The Rainmaker'. |
| Physical Education |
All athletic events, ESAA Awards, rounders skills and tactics, swimming technique, net games. |
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| ICT |
Internet research and creating PowerPoint presentation on the Home Front. |
| Activity Week |
The outings and activities are all educational and complement the curriculum. |
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Thursday 5th June: Witley Centre, (Science) Pond-dipping, Minibeasts and Tree detectives |
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Friday 6th June: Wildlife Centre, (Science) From Ice Age to Our Age, Mammal detectives |
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Monday 9th June: Ladyland Farm (Farming and food) |
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Tuesday 10th June: History Outing, London - W.W.II: a.m. Britain at War Museum/p.m. H.M.S. Belfast |
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Thursday 12th June: Aqua Sports, Mercer's Park, Sailing, Canoeing, Windsurfing and Orienteering |
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Friday 27th June: Life of Christ, Wintershall |
