Programme for the Day 9.15 – 9.40
Registration
9.40 -10.00
Talk from Principal
10.00 -11.00
Taster Session 1
11.00 – 11.15
Break
11.15 – 12.15
Taster Session 2
12.15 – 1.15
Taster Session 3
1.15 – 1.45
Lunch
1.45 – 2.45
Taster Session 4
A Level and International Baccalaureate Tasters Subject
International Baccalaureate
Title of Session
What is IB?
Subject
An opportunity for you to find out about this exciting course and chat to current students.
Subject
Archaeology
Title of Session
An Introduction to Archaeology
Brief outline of Session
Identifying the uses of artifacts and an introduction to Ancient Egypt.
Subject
Biology
Title of Session
Thick and Fast Biology
Brief outline of Session
Biotechnical application of use of Biological enzymes by a) Group practical investigation b) Real life applications.
Subject
Business Studies
Title of Session
Introduction to Industry and Commerce
Brief outline of Session
Form rival syndicates to design, manufacture and sell their product to the company. The syndicate that has earned the most money at the end of the exercise is judged the winner.
Subject
Chemistry
Title of Session
Title of session: An analytical technique: Titrimetry
Brief outline of Session
How much iron is in an iron tablet? Additionally: Why do people take iron tablet supplements? You will carry out some experimental work.
Subject
Classical Civilisation
Title of Session
Gods, Heroes and Tragedies – and introduction to classical civilisation.
Brief outline of Session
We will explore some famous figures from ancient Greek Literature – like Achilles, Paris and Helen of Troy; Gods like Zeus and Aphrodite as well as the complicated family of King Oedipus!
Subject
Computing
Title of Session
Counting and Drawing in Binary
Brief outline of Session
Understand how computers count numbers in 1s and 0s and how they draw pictures on the screen using 1s and 0s. Use magic tricks to check for accuracy of 1s and 0s using playing cards
Subject
Dance
Title of Session
Contemporary Dance
Brief outline of Session
Choreography and Technique.
Subject
Drama and Theatre Studies
Title of Session
Looking at taking performance from the page all the way through to putting it on the stage.
Brief outline of Session
Practical session working with up-‐to-‐date play texts.
Subject
Earth Sciences (Geography and Geology)
Title of session
Meteorite Impact Simulation.
Brief outline of session
An interactive practical session.
Subject
Economics/ World Development
Title of Session
What is Economics? Difference between Economics and World Development
Brief outline of Session
An active session involving group work, where you will decide how best to use materials in order to survive.
Subject
Electronics
Title of session
Sensing the Environment
Brief outline of Session
Investigating the use of Potential dividers to make practical sensors. Including practical work and some mathematical and graphical analysis. Includes some practical examples of the use of potential dividers in real electronic systems.
Subject
English Language
Title of Session
“That’s one small step for Man -‐ but what about Women?” Is our language sexist?
Brief outline of Session
Language and Gender An introduction to English Language
Subject
English Language and Literature
Title of Session
Rhetoric: The Language of Politics
Brief outline of Session
Investigating different types e.g. political speeches and the devices they use to seduce the populace.
Subject
English Literature
Title of Session
Struggle for Identity in Modern Language
Brief outline of Session
How do we define our identity? Do we use race, gender, class, sexuality, religion or politics to define ourselves? Analysis and discussion of texts from modern literature.
Subject
Film Studies
Title of Session
Analysis of Film Trailers
Brief outline of Session
How are film trailers used to sell films to audiences?
Subject
Fine Art
Title of Session
Painting to Music
Brief outline of Session
A creative approach to Painting.
Subject
Food, Nutrition and Health
Title of Session
Taste Tests
Brief outline of Session
You will be given a range of different products (value range, brand name and low fat option) and have to decide which one is which, using different sensory analysis tests.
Subject
French
Title of Session
Express your inner self.
Brief outline of Session
Discovering French culture and language through poems and songs.
Subject
German
Title of Session
Language learning through Music
Brief outline of Session
German Song
Subject
Graphic Design
Title of Session
Darkroom Introduction
Brief outline of Session
An introduction to Chemigrams and Scans.
Subject
ICT
Title of Session
Learning through games.
Brief outline of Session
Creating games using PowerPoint.
Subject
Law
Title of Session
An introduction to the subject.
Brief outline of Session
Take part in a Law quiz and a problem-‐solving scenario.
Subject
Maths
Title of Session
The Meaning of Crossings
Brief outline of Session
A practical look at equations of graphs and where they intersect. Including circles, lines, hyperbolae and quadratics. Some teaching and review of equation-‐solving techniques, and introduction to Autograph and a card matching activity.
Subject
Media Studies
Title of Session
Introduction to Music Videos
Brief outline of Session
How are music videos constructed to appeal to audiences and create star persona.
Subject
Medieval History
Title of Session
The Trial of Richard III
Brief outline of Session
We will consider, with the opportunity of role play, how far Richard III deserves to be labeled the Murderer of his nephews in the Tower.
Subject
Modern History
Title of Session
The historian and the great events of history.
Brief outline of Session
We will identify and consider the major events of recent history and learn how the historian investigates these matters.
Subject Title of Session
Music Introduction to Music History
Brief outline of Session
You will be looking at different periods of Music History and their stylistic features.
Music Technology
Music Technology
Title of Session
How to use computer software to create and edit music
Brief outline of Session
Using computer software to create and edit music
Subject
Philosophy
Title of session
The Meaning of Life
Brief outline of Session
How do we know which questions to ask and how do we know what’s true?
Subject
Photography
Title of session
Darkroom Introduction
Brief outline of Session
Introduction to photograms.
Subject Title of Session
Physical Education Sporting Movement Analysis
Brief outline of Session The session will involve the analysis of a variety of movements from different sporting activities with students examining the anatomy, physiology and mechanics that enable the action to be performed. The muscle groups, bones, movement terms and alignment of the body parts will be covered. There will be a mixture of classroom work and practical activity; please bring your sports kit.
Subject
Physics
Title of session
Springs in series and parallel
Brief outline of session
Simple practical investigation involving springs and graph work followed by some mathematical analysis. Includes examples of the use of springs in real world systems.
Subject
Religious Studies
Title of session
Would you ever kill?
Brief outline of Session
An exploration of ethical decisions.
Subject
Psychology
Title of Session
What is Psychology?
Brief outline of Session
You will look at different topics Psychologists study including memory and social relationships. Students will take part in some classic Psychology experiments and look at what Psychologists have learnt from them.
Subject
Politics
Title of Session
What is politics?
Brief outline of Session
An active session involving group work that will help students to understand what politics is. You will have to decide what you stand for and make some tough decisions.
Subject
Sociology
Title of Session
What is Sociology?
Brief outline of Session
Build a new society by examining the ways in which societies are structured and organised.
Subject
Spanish
Title of Session
Spanish for fun.
Brief outline of Session
An interactive session.
Textiles (Art Textiles)
Subject Title of Session
Colour and Batik
Brief outline of Session
Explore Colour Theory and Wax Resist Dye Technique
Subject
Textiles Technology
Title of Session
Design a Ball Gown
Brief outline of Session
Create a ball gown using paper and other recycled materials.
Travel and Tourism
Subject Title of Session
Who goes where?
Brief outline of Session
Using a variety of methods, research a holiday destination for a specific type of tourist, resulting in a short presentation.
Vocational Subject Tasters
Subject
Accounts
Title of Session
How do we know we are making a profit?
Brief outline of Session
Just how do we know if we are making a profit in business? You will have to think about different businesses and decide if they have or have not made the most profit during a financial year. The winners will be the students who have calculated the profit correctly.
Title of Session
Art and Design Painting to Music
Brief outline of Session
A creative approach to painting
Subject
Business
Title of Session
Introduction to Marketing.
Brief outline of Session
Marketing a new product: • A chocolate bar • A soft drink • A savoury pie
Subject
Subject Title of Session Brief outline of Session
Childcare Let’s Make Music! Can you design and make home-‐made musical instruments out of junk for young children to keep them stimulated and give them lots of fun.
Subject
Dance
Title of Session
Contemporary Dance
Brief outline of Session
Choreography and technique.
Subject
Forensic Science
Title of Session
It’s not all FBI and CSI, Come and find out why!
Brief outline of Session
Sometimes it all takes hours and hours Because you’ll need your analytical powers! If you cannot work with numbers In the dark you might lumber! If you’re not afraid of hard work and fun, For you, this taster is the one!
Subject
Hair
Title of Session
Style Challenge
Before and after. Skills covering: plaiting, twisting, hair up and GHD styling. Health and Social Care Subject How would you cope? Title of Session you put jam on toast using only one hand? Can you put a coat on using Brief outline of Session Can one arm? Can you poor a drink without sight? This session covers a variety of practical activities to explore: a) what it feels like to be disabled and b) the equipment that can be used to support the disabled. Hospitality Subject Pizza Challenge Title of Session Brief outline of Session Design, cost and market your own pizza and then taste the results! Brief outline of Session
Subject
ICT
Title of Session
Introduction to interactive software.
Brief outline of Session
What we use, how we do it!
Subject
Media
Title of Session
How to Create
Brief outline of Session
Media moving image products – animation and editing.
Subject
Performing Arts
Title of Session
Musicals
Brief outline of Session
You will be led through a song from a well-‐known musical as a group, learning how to work together as an ensemble.
Subject
Sport Science (Performance and Excellence)
Title of Session
Analysis of Performance
Brief outline of Session
A practical session – sports kit required.
Subject
Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Title of Session
Climbing and Expedition Skills
Brief outline of Session
This will be a combination of theory and practice. Sports kit required.
Subject
Travel and Tourism
Title of Session
Welcome to Travel and Tourism and “Where have I been?”
Brief outline of Session
Using your own holiday experiences to design a poster and win a prize.
Subject
Uniformed Services
Title of Session
How fit are you?
Brief outline of Session
This is a practical session –sport kit required.
Notes
Bexhill 6th Form College