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HOM MEWORK LEA ARNI ING TASK T KS (H HLTs)) Y YEAR 7 20 011-2012
HOMEWORK LEARNING TASKS Introduction Homework is an essential and integral part of the learning process for students. It is a way of enhancing learning and allows parents to have regular input into their child‟s education. For any form of homework to be effective it is reliant upon consistent school practice combined with parental support. Objectives At NL the aim of Homework Learning Tasks are to: Consolidate, support or extend what students are learning in the classroom. Assist teachers in assessing students‟ strengths, weaknesses and learning needs. Prepare students for the rigour required to complete GCSE coursework and study. Develop students skills and understanding of the world around us. Stretch and challenge students. Develop a greater sense of individual responsibility and independence in learning. Promote positive dialogue and involvement between individual students, parents and teachers. Celebrate the successes and hard work of students. By working in partnership these objectives can be achieved and students will be prepared for the rigours of Key Stage 4 courses and beyond. What are Homework Learning Tasks (HLTs)? Homework Learning Tasks are project based homeworks which require students to focus on what they are going to learn and how they will „show‟ what they have learned. They will develop independence to learning as well as give students a choice of how they complete tasks. HLTs are set in all subjects each term and are required to be completed over a 2 week period. All HLTs are published a term in advance and each one has a fixed start and end date. Students are responsible for completing HLTs and will be given support and advice by their subject teachers. How will HLTs be marked? Each student will receive a grade for their HLT; these marks are then used as part of the overall assessment of a student’s individual progress. Parents can check these marks via Eportal. Students will also assess themselves by fulfilling a range of personal, learning and thinking skills. What happens if HLTs are not completed? If a student does not complete a HLT they will be set a 45 minute detention by that subject. Parents will be informed of this via Eportal. If there are genuine reasons why a student cannot complete a HLT it is essential that the school is informed of this by letter/email, prior to the deadline date. How can students gain support in completing HLTs? Individual subject teachers will provide support for students. The schools Learning Resource Centre is available until 4pm each evening. Here there is access to computers, books and a range of other resources to support students. Additional Learning Tasks Students may also be set Additional Learning Tasks by subject teachers. These will be written in the planner and 20‐30 minutes in length. Additional Learning Tasks will allow for individual work to be set which is appropriate to the need of the student or group. These are short tasks and are compulsory. Further questions, help or support If you have any specific questions or concerns about HLTs please contact the Head of Department or Head of Year.
Neville Lovett Community School Year 7 Homework Learning Tasks 2011/12 Autumn Term Subject Start Wk Beginning Science (1) 10/10/11 Half Term 24 Oct 2011 to 28 Oct 2011 English (1) 31/10/11 Maths (1) 21/11/11 Christmas Holidays 19 Dec 2011 to 3rd Jan 2012
Deadline Wk Beginning 31/10/11
Marks returned to student by 11/11/11
14/11/11 5/12/11
2/12/11 6/01/12
Start Wk Beginning ***Humanities 9/01/12 **Technology 23/01/12 Half Term 13 Feb 2012 to 17 Feb 2012 MFL 20/02/12 Art 5/03/12 Music 19/03/12 *Eng/Math/Sci (2) 19/03/12 Easter Holidays 2 April 2012 to 16 April 2012
Deadline Wk Beginning 23/01/12 6/02/12
Marks returned to student by 10/02/12 24/02/12
5/03/12 19/03/12 26/03/12 26/03/12
23/03/12 20/04/12 20/04/12 20/04/12
Summer Term Subject
Deadline Wk Beginning 30/04/12 14/05/12 28/05/12
Marks returned to student by 11/05/12 1/06/12 15/06/12
25/06/12 9/07/12 9/07/12
5/07/12 20/07/12 20/07/12
Winter Term Subject
Start Wk Beginning ICT 17/04/12 Science (3) 30/04/12 English (3) 14/05/12 Half Term 4 June 2012 to 8 June 2012 Maths (3) 11/06/11 **Technology 25/06/12 ***Humanities 25/06/12 NOTE
*Students select to do english, maths, or science based on their current level **Students select from the topic they are currently studying (eg. Food Tech or RM) ***Students chose which humanities HLT they wish to complete (Geography or History or RE)
Subject:‐ Art
Topic:‐ Van Gogh
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 5/3/12
Deadline Date :‐ 19/3/12
Marked By Date:‐ 20/4/12
Aim
Outcome
To gain an understanding of the work of Van Gogh
To produce a body of work that shows an understanding of Van Gogh’s drawing and pain ng techniques
What do I have to do?
Research the drawings and pain ngs of Van Gogh and create an appropriate piece of work
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Design a pain ng, collage or drawing that reflects Van Gogh’s style.
Auditory
To produce a documentary about Van Gogh and his pain ng and drawing techniques.
Kinaesthe c
Produce a pain ng or drawing inspired by the work of Van Gogh and present it to a group of students with informa on on the techniques you have learnt.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Look at Van Gogh’s pain ngs and drawings and find out what inspired him. Select the type of image you would like to produce. Will it be a portrait, a landscape or a s ll life? Gather your own images to help you with your ideas. You might want to take your own photos. Develop your ideas through sketches and experiments with materials so you know what looks best. Create a final piece inspired by Van Gogh.
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Available on the VLE Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
A pain ng, drawing or collage. You should submit your ar st research and development ideas on design sheets.
Auditory
A powerpoint presenta on or short film.
Kinaesthe c
A pain ng, drawing or collage and notes on your presenta on.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Crea ve thinking and independent enquiry. You will have to manage your me effec vely to complete all aspects of the task.
Subject:‐ English
Topic:‐ What makes a good reader
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 31/10/11
Deadline Date :‐ 14/11/11
Marked By Date:‐ 2/12/11
Aim
What makes a good reader? (Transi on from year 6)
Outcome
A review of a novel that you read in Year 6 or recently, to help your teacher find out more about you.
What do I have to do?
You will need to review a novel that you read in Year 6.
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Produce a wri en review of a novel that you read in Year 6.
Auditory
Create a podcast or prepare a speech that reviews a novel you read in Year 6.
Kinaesthe c
Create a collage that shows the characters and plot of a novel you read in Year 6.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Your teacher will ask you to discuss a novel that you read in Year 6 in one of your English lessons, or that you have read recently. You should first of all review the plot of the novel. Remember not to give the end away! Next you should review at least 3 of the characters in the novel.
Start by explaining who the characters are, what you imagine they look like and whether you liked them or not. Review the opening of the novel – you might need to remind yourself of the opening – you could visit the LRC or your local library to see if they have the novel that you read. Say why the opening is a good opening – was it exci ng? Did it have lots of descrip on? Did it make you ask lots of ques ons about what was happening? Did it make you want to read on? Give the novel a ra ng out of five. Five would mean it is the best novel ever and one would mean that you really didn‟t enjoy it. You could also have some illustra ons to go with your review.
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Speak to your English Teacher. Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Your review will need to be handwri en or printed out.
Auditory
Bring your podcast handed in on a memory s ck.
Kinaesthe c
Hand your collage in to your teacher.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS) In doing this task properly, you will be developing your: Independent Enquirer skills. Crea ve Thinker skills. Self Manager skills. Once the task is over and it has been marked, you should think about how you could have improved your task, and thus improve your Re‐ flec ve Learner skills.
Subject:‐ Food Technology
Topic:‐ Food Poisoning
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 23/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 6/2/12
Marked By Date:‐ 24/2/12
Aim
How to prevent accidents and food poisoning in Food Technology
Outcome
Students to explain what precau ons can be taken to prevent accidents in Food Technology and how to prevent the growth of bacteria in food.
What do I have to do?
You should complete one of the tasks below to demonstrate your awareness of safety and food hygiene in the kitchen.
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Do you have a preferred learning style?
Auditory
Write and perform a song, poem or rap about food safety and preven ng accidents in the kitchen.
Kinaesthe c
Design and make a board game that will appeal to students and teach them important safety rules to follow in the kitchen.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT. Informa on booklet Make a list of important rules to follow in order to prevent accidents in the kitchen and to keep food safe to eat. Develop your informa on booklet around these ideas. Try to make the booklet fun and colourful by using lots of pictures to illustrate your work. Perhaps the booklet could be in a fun shape that represents food or equipment in the kitchen? I.e. A muffin shape, a cooker or even a Pizza where each slice opens to reveal a safety rule! Safety poem, song or rap Make a list of important rules to follow in order to prevent accidents in the kitchen and to keep food safe to eat. From the safety rules make up a poem, song or rap. Record your piece of work using a video camera, mobile phone, computer or other recording device. Making a Board game Make a list of important rules to follow in order to prevent accidents in the kitchen and to keep food safe to eat. Think of board games that you have enjoyed playing and how they could be adapted i.e. Could Snakes and Ladders become Rolling pins and Slippery Spoons? Make your board game using a piece of card and incorpora ng lots of important rules for staying safe in the kitchen and keeping food safe to eat. Remember to include a set of instruc ons to explain how the game should be played and number of players that can take part. Make sure your game is a rac ve and fun. Who caused the food poisoning in Year 7?
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Rules for preven ng accidents in the Food Technology room. Food Safety rules. Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Hand your booklet to your Food Technology teacher.
Auditory
Record your poem, song or rap and submit to your Food Technology teacher.
Kinaesthe c
Hand your board game and instruc ons for playing to your Food Technology teacher.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Subject:‐ French
Topic:‐ Beinvenue
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 20/2/12
Deadline Date :‐ 5/3/12
Marked By Date:‐ 23/3/12
Aim
Outcome
To be able to recall at least thirty words in French or in sentences
To be able to count to 31 or to have a basic conversa on in French
What do I have to do?
You should complete one of the tasks below
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Using vocabulary on NLS website ( VLE/ MFL/documents/French/KS3/Year 7/Unit 1/ Resources), create a storyboard asking and answering ques ons in French. You should use speech bubbles appropriately. This may be completed on the computer. You can also use www.linguascope.com to create your own comic strip. If you want a challenge, record your own voice to go with your own comic strip.
Auditory
Write up a role play in French using vocabulary on NLS website, using sentences learned to date. Read the role play using two people if possible. Record as a n audacity file or on to your MP3 player.
Kinaesthe c
Create a domino game using numbers from 1‐31 or other key words in French (gree ngs and simple ques ons). Cut out cards and play the game.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Write out your role‐play/conversa on in French from beginning to end Make sure you understand the meaning of the words and sentences used. Check that you can pronounce the words and sentences before hand (ask for teacher’s help so plan in advance) If working with a partner, prac se the conversa on before recording it
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Seek teacher advice. Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Storyboard: bring to class and hand to teacher. If done on a computer as a comic strip, send it to teacher as an a achment
Auditory
Send over the internet to teacher or put on a memory s ck and bring to class
Kinaesthe c
Domino game : Bring to school and demonstrate the game to your teacher and class
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Crea vity, informa on processing and reasoning
Subject:‐ Geography
Topic:‐ Where in the World
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 9/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 23/1/12
Marked By Date:‐ 10/2/12
Aim
To iden fy key characteris cs of a chosen country.
Outcome
To produce a detailed study of a country of your choice.
What do I have to do?
You need to pick any country in the world apart from China and Japan (we look at those in year 8). You must include a flag, map of where it is, number of people, capital city, languages spoken and then pick 3 other things that interest you. Ideas could be sport, food, clothes, culture etc…
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be longer than others.
Visual
You may choose to do this as a poster, powerpoint or movie maker. You could even make a brochure or leaflet on the chosen country. You could make a film as if you are presen ng a programme all about the country. Include pictures, photos and maps.
Auditory
You may decide to complete a pod cast where you inform listeners about the country. You could pretend to be a radio presenter and make up a holiday sec on on the show.
Kinaesthe c
You may choose to make a game or a card ac vity.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Think about a country that interests you, maybe you have been there or would like to find out more. Decide what learning style suits you – remember this is your me to be crea ve. Research your country on google Go to the library and get some books Use an atlas Visit: h p://www.gatm.org.uk/geographya hemovies/places.html
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
You will be able to access so much information on google Use a map of the world to help locate your country Visit: http://www.gatm.org.uk/geographyatthemovies/places.html for some ideas.
Auditory
Kinaesthe c What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Independent enquirer, crea ve thinker and self‐ managers
Subject:‐ History
Topic:‐ Historical Figures
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 9/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 23/1/12
Marked By Date:‐ 10/2/12
Aim
To research any famous Bri sh Historical figure
Outcome
What do I have to do?
To produce a detailed piece of work which allows you to analyse why that figure was famous.
Research any Bri sh Historical Figure: They are then to produce something explaining: Who they are? Brief informa on fact‐file – birth‐death What they have done to become famous? What inspired them? What was their contribu on to the world? Conclusion – do they deserve their famous place in history? Evaluate their contribu ons etc – are they worthy of the fame?
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be longer than others.
Visual
You may choose to do this as a poster, powerpoint, movie maker, biography, fac ile etc…
Auditory
You may decide to complete a pod cast where you inform listeners about this person. You may choose to record a diary account etc…
Kinaesthe c
You may choose to make a model of this person and complete a fact sheet.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Think about a period of history that interests you. Research key historical dates. Decide who you will research. Use websites, libraries, books etc… to find out the facts.
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Use search engines such as google h p://horrible‐histories.co.uk/ h p://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible‐histories Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Auditory
Kinaesthe c
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Independent enquirer, crea ve thinker and self‐ managers
Subject:‐ ICT
Topic:‐ Anima ons
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 17/4/12
Deadline Date :‐ 30/4/12
Marked By Date:‐ 11/5/12
Aim
To create a dance animation using Pivot Stickfigure Animator.
Outcome
What do I have to do?
You will produce a dance music video with music of your choice. You will create a stick figure person that dances in time to the music.
You will need to download the Pivot S ckfigure so ware from h p://pivot‐s ckfigure‐animator.en.so onic.com/images. You can use the following tutorial to help you use the so ware… h p://pivot‐s ckfigure‐animator.en.so onic.com/videos. Find some dance music & create your dancing figure. It will need to move in me to the music so it would be a good idea to listen to your chosen music at the same me. Save your finished anima on (File > Save as). Load windows movie maker & import your anima on. You will also need to import your sound file & make sure the mings are as accurate as possible. Add a tle and credits to your dance video!!
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be longer than others.
Visual
Watch the tutorials and examples from the following links before you create your anima on… h p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QilAt6RJjBE&feature=related h p://pivot‐s ckfigure‐animator.en.so onic.com/images h p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0VYVQQLI2Q
Auditory
Kinaesthe c
Listen to the tutorials on the following website to help you… h p://pivot‐s ckfigure‐animator.en.so onic.com/images
Try out the so ware on your own first!! See if you can work out how to animate your figure by trying out the different op ons in the menu (Hint: move the figure & select ‘Next Frame’).
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT. See what do I have to do box.
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QilAt6RJjBE&feature=related http://pivot-stickfigure-animator.en.softonic.com/images http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0VYVQQLI2Q
There is a moviemaker helpsheet available on the VLE.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS) I can think of some ideas to solve a problem or answer a ques on. I can break down a topic / problem I can use a number of resources in order to find the answers to ques ons I can work independently using my own ini a ve – keeping to deadlines I can s ck with a task even when I find it difficult.
Subject:‐ Maths
Topic:‐ Areas and Shapes
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 21/11/11
Deadline Date :‐ 5/12/11
Marked By Date:‐ 6/1/12
Aim
To inves gate how to construct a container within restricted parameters.
Outcome
Improve your understanding of nets of shapes, surface area and volume.
What do I have to do?
Your teacher is thinking about giving you a handful of sweets for working hard this half term. He has asked if you would design a container out of card to hold the handful of sweets. Your teacher would like to see how you designed your container, how you think the container could be made out of one piece of card and maybe even see a prototype.
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be longer than others.
Visual
Produce a document that shows how you designed the container to hold a handful of sweets. Your doc‐ ument should show your ideas and annotate it to point out the good and bad points of each design. Your document should also show how you propose to make the container and how you calculated how much card you would need to make it.
Auditory
Discuss with friends or people at home what they consider the best type of container is. Produce a doc‐ ument, video or podcast that summarises those discussions. Men on the good points and bad points of each design. Make your chosen design, or produce a document that demonstrates how to and high‐ light the good points of it. Show how you calculated how much card you used in making your design.
Kinaesthe c
Produce a sheet that shows how you set about designing the container. This should include the differ‐ ent designs you considered. Then make the container (and possibly some of the ideas that did not work) and on a separate sheet, explain why you think your container is the best one for the job of hold‐ ing a handful of sweets, also calculate how much card you used to make your design.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when comple ng the HLT.
Have you fully explained what ideas you thought of and how you considered the good and bad points of each design? (You may wish to get ideas on containers by looking around your home and seeing how other containers have been made). Have you shown clearly how you would make your design? (You may wish to build the design and pre‐ sent that as part of your work.) Have you shown how you worked out how much card you would need to make your container? (You may wish to think about whether the teacher would like to use as li le card as possible, but give you the biggest handful of sweets.)
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Use what is at home for inspira on; there are lots of different types of container used in everyday life. Remember that yours needs to hold a handful of sweets, so does not need to be very big. You can see how to make containers, by researching NETS of 3D objects, by taking apart containers at home and inves ga ng how they are constructed. To help you work out how much card you have used, try making your design out of cm squared paper and count the number of squares used to make your container.
Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
You will probably wish to produce a booklet showing the story of how you designed your contain‐ er and worked out how much card you needed to make each one.
Auditory
You may wish to document your discussions on how you came to make the design decisions you did. You may show your work through a PowerPoint presenta on video or podcast, which you could present to the class and discuss the ideas you had and how you came to finalise your de‐ sign. You will also need to show or discuss how much card you needed for each container.
Kinaesthe c
You will need to make a design document showing how you came to choose your design. You may then wish to make some of the designs and show how you came to choose your final design. You will need to show how much card you used to make your chosen design.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS) In doing this task properly, you will be developing your: Independent Enquirer skills. Crea ve Thinker skills. Self Manager skills. Once the task is over and it has been marked, you should think about how you could have improved your task, and thus improve your Reflec ve Learner skills.
Subject:‐ Music
Topic:‐ Musical Themes
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 9/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 23/1/12
Marked By Date:‐ 10/2/12
Aim
You will learn to research a theme and be influenced by the work of a musician.
Outcome
You will need to research and present informa on about the musician you have chosen.
What do I have to do?
You should research and be able to present informa on about the musician/ar st you have chosen. Your work should present facts and opinions about the ar st’s work and examples of it by either performing it or through a media file.
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be longer than oth‐ ers.
Visual
Present informa on about the ar st you have chosen and make a booklet including what they look like, image, hobbies, what you like/dislike about them, songs, genre, instruments and any other informa on you feel relevant. Do this by designing a booklet to promote the ar st and you can draw, paint make and collect images. Use visual items such as photographs and add to them, change them using digital media. Use the internet or books to find out about them. You must focus on the music and incorporate as many musical terms as possible that we have learnt so far, or any other you think relevant.
Auditory
Prepare a presenta on using images and informa on on sheets or a power point of the musician you have chosen. You should create notes to read out during your presenta on. It must include an audio/media file of the musicians work. It should include relevant informa on about the musicians work, songs, genre, instruments and any other informa on you feel relevant. You must focus on the music and incorporate as many musical terms as possible that we have learnt so far, or any other you think relevant.
Kinaesthe c
Prepare a performance of the musicians work using your research. You can use any instrument and demonstrate the genre and instrumenta on used by the ar sts. Singers should use a backing track of some sort and instrumentalists should play and sing or play to a song.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Visual – your booklet should be promo ng the ar sts music so find discography’s, live performances and images of them performing. How they write their music, who they write their music with is also useful. Auditory – Include as many media files as you feel relevant. You are promo ng the ar st so documentary style would be interes ng and how you feel about the ar st would be a good take on the task. Kinaesthe c – Prepare a performance but also complete research on the musicians work and have notes to go with your performance about their music.
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. www.youtube.com Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
This should be produced and handed in as a booklet/promo on pack. Images and crea vity is vital. It must be engaging and be visually a rac ve.
Auditory
Produce a power point show to present to the rest of the class. Add notes on what you would say as you show the slides.
Kinaesthe c
Prepare a performance to perform in front of the class or myself. Bring notes on the musician you have chosen and be able to explain why you performed that par cular track. Bring in an instrument you will be using in the performance.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Independent inquirer- learn to work and produce task independently Crea ve thinker – be crea ve! Use your interest to create the task. Reflec ve learner – be able to reflect and improve on research. Explore and Evaluate the informa on you feel most suitable.
Subject:‐ Product Design
Topic:‐ Bridges
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 23/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 6/2/12
Marked By Date:‐ 24/2/12
Aim
To explain the history of bridges, typical materials used in their structure and the forc‐ es they withstand.
Outcome
To understand about the different types of bridges and how they are made.
What do I have to do?
You should gather and present lots of informa on about bridges, what materials bridges are made from and why bridges are so important. Select one design of bridge and produce a presenta on or make a model of it.
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Design a bridge to span a river that will allow people and cars to cross using the style of your favourite bridge as a star ng point. In your presenta on iden fy the materials you will use in real life and highlight the forces that it is carrying. Present informa on about bridges by drawing them, collec ng pictures of bridges and showing how they work. Present some informa on about the history of bridges and why they are so im‐ portant.
Auditory
Prepare a presenta on using images and informa on on sheets or a power point of the history of bridges, the different types of bridges and their uses including famous ones from around the world. You could create notes to read out during your slide show. Try making a model of a bridge. Show in your presenta on an understanding of the materials used and forces that a bridge carries.
Kinaesthe c
Prepare a presenta on using your research on bridges. Show the different types of bridges. Create a small model of a bridge and show how it works. You could devise a way of tes ng your bridge. You could test it in class as a part of your presenta on.
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT. (Visual) – Research using the internet, books, etc how bridges work, the different type of
bridges, and examples of famous bridges Present information such as a page showing the history of bridge making, how a bridge works and a page of different types of bridges. Using this informa on create design ideas for your own bridge for you to use. Explain what materials you can use to make the bridge and explain the forces that are on your bridge.
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Present gathered informa on on bridges in a visual format such as sheets. Show sec ons of bridges and how they work. Show a range of different ideas for your own bridge design, including what materials they will be made from and the forces on your bridge. You could make a model of your bridge.
Auditory
Produce a power point to present to the rest of the class or a small group. Have notes on what you to say as you show the slides.
Kinaesthe c
Present gathered informa on on bridges in a visual format such as sheets. Make a small model of a bridge, devise a test plan and test to destruc on in class.
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
Subject:‐ RE
Topic:‐ Religious Buildings
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 9/1/12
Deadline Date :‐ 23/1/12
Marked By Date:‐ 10/2/12
Aim
Outcome
What do I have to do?
To apply knowledge and an understanding of a sacred place
To produce work on a real or an imaginary religious building
‐Research about a religious building and then produce a project of your choice about it OR ‐Create a brand new design for sacred place for people of any religion of your choice to worship in and explain your design
Preferred Learning Style
You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Produce a poster, collage or annotated drawing of a sacred place, real or imagi‐ nary
Auditory
Produce tourist guide ….podcast, tape or speech to guide a visitor around the place of worship.
Kinaesthe c
Make a model from any material of an imaginary or real place of worship. Alterna ve‐ ly you could produce a photograph album about a place of worship, local, na onal or interna onal
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when completing the HLT.
Choose a religious building real or imaginary Choose your preferred learning style Research via google, REonline etc Produce the work
How will my work be assessed?
Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. ww.funtrivia.com/inWorld/Religious‐Buildings‐ 8654.hmtl
Preferred Learning Style
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
Produce a poster, collage or annotated drawing of a sacred place, real or imaginary
Auditory
Produce tourist guide ….podcast, tape or speech to guide a visitor around the place of
Kinaesthe c
Make a model from any material of an imaginary or real place of worship. Alterna vely you could produce a photograph album about a place of worship, local, na onal or interna onal
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS)
CT 123 IE123
Subject:‐ Science
Topic:‐ Big Pet Diary
Year Group:‐ 7
Issue Date:‐ 10/10/11
Deadline Date :‐ 31/10/11
Marked By Date:‐ 11/11/11
Aim
The objec ve of this project is to improve your Enterprise and ICT skills.
You may choose to work on your own or with other people( this may be necessary if you do not have a pet of your own). If you have more than one pet, just choose one for this project.
Outcome
You are going to present your work as a documentary style piece of work – just like The Big Cat Diaries/Meercat Manor on TV.
What do I have to do?
You should complete one of the tasks below to demonstrate your research and presenta on skills about your pet.
Preferred Learn‐ You will need to complete one of the tasks below. Choose carefully and think about ing Style the piece of work that you are going to most succeed with. Some tasks may be long‐ er than others.
Visual
Your Big Pet diary could be presented as an A3 poster about your pet or as a power point presenta on.
Auditory
Your Big Pet diary could be presented as a video in the style of an animal documen‐ tary.
Kinaesthe c
N/A
What Signposts should I use along the way? These steps will be helpful when comple ng the HLT. Task 1: An introduc on to your pet – name/age/breed/ weight/size/ funny stories etc Task 2: Focus is on the daily rou ne of your pet – feeding/sleeping behaviour Task 3: Focus is on the ancestry of your pet – where would you find your pet in the wild? For example – dogs were bred from wolves – what was their natural habitat etc Task 4: Edit and format film/photographs/powerpoint/poster into final version ready for presen ng to the class
How will my work be assessed? Your work will be assessed on the final product. Teacher: You will get an effort mark, and a level. Student: PLTS Progression chart
Are there any suppor ng documents/powerpoints/images/pictures/webite links ect. Preferred Learning
How should I submit my work? ‐ This will depend on your choice of task
Visual
A powerpoint presenta on with a maximum of 15 slides. An A3 poster presenta‐ on.
Auditory
A video of your big pet diary that can be shown to the class.
Kinaesthe c
N/A
What personal, learning and thinking skills will I develop? (PLTS) Crea ve thinkers‐ you will be able to come up with your own crea ve way of presen ng your Big Pet dia‐ ry. Self managers‐ you will be able to organise yourself to work to a deadline.