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THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS YOUR WEEKLY HOMEWORK FOR THIS TERM. YOU SHOULD SPEND ONE HOUR ON EACH TASK. YOU WILL STILL BE SET WEEKLY HOMEWORK IN MATHS AND ENGLISH.

FOOD There are many ways which food can be cooked. Some methods are healthier than others and often cooking methods can affect the taste and texture of food items. During this term you have cooked using a variety of different cooking techniques. You are to produce a fact sheet. It must include… - A list of as many different cooking techniques as possible. For each of the cooking techniques you have named you must then… - Identify 3 different foods that can be cooked using that method. - Explain the benefits of each of the cooking techniques (benefits could relate to health, taste, texture or appearance). - Explain any disadvantages linked to any of the cooking methods.

Keywords– Baking, Boiling, Frying, Steaming

PRODUCT DESIGN

Resources for BOTH tasks.  Useful internet websites for

information and also imagery  Use of the library textbooks  Use of textbooks and computers

in the open area of Technology at lunch time and break time  Your Technology teacher will

also be available if you need any help.

Assessment for BOTH tasks.

This term you will be designing and making your very own Angry Bird Money Box.

 Use of the correct terminology

In order to make a new money box, you must first learn how to make products strong by learning about structures.

 Correct use of imagery and

annotation throughout We are surrounded by structures. Some are formed naturally and some are man-made. In this homework, you will begin to look at the differences between Natural and Man-Made Structures. You will use the worksheet to research the differences between Natural and Man-Made structures, further categorising them into Shell and Frame type structures. Collect the worksheet from your class teacher.

Keywords– Structure, Man-Made, Natural, Shell, Frame

 Detailed response to questions  Creativity and well presented

work will improve your grade.

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The Tudors Later this term you will be learning about….the Tudor monarchs

Henry VII

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Your task is to choose THREE Tudor monarchs and design a Factfile for each (three separate factfiles)

Henry VIII

Each factfile should be presented on ONE sheet of A4 - this can be done by hand or on a computer

Edward VI

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You will need to RESEARCH each of your chosen monarchs

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Your factfiles should include lots of pieces of information about the monarchs - this should include dates, parents, children, marriages, interesting facts and at least one picture

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Make sure the information is in YOUR OWN WORDS

Mary I

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Elizabeth I

KEY WORDS

Assessment

Resources

Monarch - King or Queen

- Think carefully about presentation - each factfile should look the same

Your History teacher will be available to answer any questions about your homework. You can use resources from the library to help you with this homework.

Reign - time on the throne Fact - something we know to be true

- We are looking for as much accurate information as possible

TASK In the next module you will be looking at how people are treating the environment and the dangers of this continuing. We will also be looking at the positive actions humans are taking to conserve our planet. Level 2 Explain the damage which is being done to the planet and ways that humans are trying to help. This can be in the form of a leaflet, small poster or booklet. Level 3 ‘”Scientific inventions will be able to save the planet”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. Why might somebody else disagree with your opinion? Aim to write between 125—150 words.

KEY WORDS Environment: The surroundings in which life depends on and grows. Stewardship: Looking after something carefully to pass onto the next generation. Pollution: Contamination of the environment.

RESOURCES The RE Department teachers, resources and rooms are available every lunchtime. You can have access to computers, stencils and coloured pens etc. Please ask for help if you do not understand the task or require additional resources.

ASSESSMENT - Try to be as creative as possible when you answer the Level 2 task. You can use colours, felt pens, newspapers

Khalifah: A Muslim caretaker of the earth.

or pictures from a computer.

Awe: A sense of wonder and amazement

- Write in paragraphs when you complete the Level 3 task. You will also receive a SPAG mark for this piece of work.

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TASK A - Practise copying the numbers below: 1 un_______________ 2 deux_____________ 3 trois_____________ 4 quatre___________ 5 cinq______________ 6 six_______________ 7 sept______________ 8 huit______________ 9 neuf______________ 10 dix_______________

11 onze_______________ 12 douze______________ 13 treize______________ 14 quatorze___________ 15 quinze_____________ 16 seize_______________ 17 dix-sept_____________ 18 dix-huit_____________ 19 dix-neuf_____________ 20 vingt________________

B - Complete the sums. Write the answers in French! 1. Cinq + quinze = 2. Seize – six= 3. Huit + vingt-cinq = 4. dix-sept + trente-trois = 5. Vingt-neuf + vingt-huit = 6. Trente- vingt = 7. treize + cinquante = 8. Soixante + sept = 9. Soixante-dix + vingt = 10. Quatre-vingts + huit = 11. Cent – cinquante = 12. Cent – soixante =

30 trente___________________ 40 quarante_________________ 50 cinquante________________ 60 soixante_________________ 70 soixante-dix______________ 80 quatre-vingts_____________ 90 quatre-vingt-dix___________ 100 cent___________________

COMPLETE ALL FOUR PARTS OF THIS TASK

C - Learn the words below ready for a spelling test. Learn the spellings and meanings. J’adore Je déteste J’aime Je n’aime pas parce que c’est intéressant barbant amusant fatigant

I love I hate I like I don’t like because it’s interesting boring funny tiring

D - Research French schools. What are the main differences between French and English schools?

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TASK In class you are going to create a game using Scratch software. Your task is to plan your game and draw a storyboard. Game plan headings: I have chosen… Story / Catch the Fruit Game / Fish Eater Game / Own Game

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Description of the game/story:

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How the game/animation will begin How will the game/animation begin? With instructions? How to win the game, or how it’ll end Finally… Your teacher will give you a blank storyboard to use to plan each section of the game

KEY WORDS

Assessment

Resources

Sprite: A character or icon in your game

Level 2 work describes the parts of the software you have used

- You can spend time on Scratch at home if you go to the website http://scratch.mit.edu/

Level 3 work explains the parts of the software and sequences you have used

- You can borrow a scratch booklet from your ICT teacher

Level 4 work explains all of the above and how you have taken your audience into account

- You can use Scratch in school at break and lunchtime, and in homework club.

Storyboard: a sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and words, representing the stages planned for a film, game or television production. Animation: The way you have designed your character to move Scripts: Lists of instructions for the character to follow

TASK Warming up is a vital part of every lesson. Your first task is to give three reasons why everyone should warm up before exercise. What things should you include in a warm up? Your next task is to identify the three parts of a warm up. Use the key words to help. Based on an hour lesson, ten minutes would be a good length of time for your warm up. Your next task is to plan a warm up for a sport of your choice. Maybe the sport you are doing now. You should include: 

An activity to raise the heart rate e.g. tag, stuck in the mud.

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Stretches – pictures of the stretches would be fantastic!

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Any other activity that you think is appropriate for a good warm up. E.g. a skill you might do in a warm up.

Next be prepared to lead your warm up for the rest of the group.

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Assessment KEY WORDS

Warm up

Exercise

Cool down

Activity

Pulse raiser

Skill

Stretch

Level 1-2 Plan and lead a basic warm up giving some reasons why a warm up is important Level 3-4 Plan and lead a detailed warm up giving good reasons why a warm is important Level 5 Plan and lead a detailed, successful warm up showing outstanding knowledge of all aspects of warming up

Resources - Google key words to get ideas for fun warm up games. - You can borrow a text book from the PE department to find the required information. - PE staff are available at breaks and dinner times.

In class you are learning….. about African Music. You are studying the importance of music in traditional African life, learning how to drum cyclic patterns and perform and African vocal piece. TASK

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Your task is to interview a member of an African Tribe. You must create 10 questions to ask the member of the tribe about the key elements of their life and how music is included in their daily life. Then put yourself in the place of the tribesman/woman and answer the questions giving as much detail as possible, using appropriate musical vocabulary

KEY WORDS

Assessment

Master Drummer

Singing

Djembe

Cyclic Pattern

Call and Response

Polyrhythms

- I am looking at how well you use key words to describe your answers and how much detail you give which demonstrates your understanding of African Music.

Resources The music department resources , the music room and music teachers are available every lunchtime and Monday and Thursday after school. Please ask for any additional help if you do not understand the task or require resources to help you complete your homework.

You should spend one hour on this piece of homework

THIS WEEK IS YEAR 7 ASSESSMENT WEEK USE YOUR HOMEWORK TIME TO PREPARE FOR YOUR ASSESSMENTS

In class you are learning about colour mixing with tints, tones and shades. You are drawing and painting leaves and animals whilst exploring colour and texture. You are looking at the work of Michael Adams and Eric Carle to inspire work based on tropical plants and jungle animals.

TASK Create a jungle scene filled with overlapping shapes. You could include leaves, trees, plants, insects and animal shapes. This work should be completed using colour and should be a full composition. You should aim to create work which is at least A4 in size. The media is your choice, so be creative! Assessment

Resources

I am looking at how well you can

The Art department teachers, resources and rooms are available every lunch time and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afterschool. Please ask your teacher for additional help if you do not understand the task or require resources to help you complete the homework.

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Combine a variety of colours

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Create a full composition

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Use a variety of overlapping shapes

Remember that presentation is important; do not fold your work.

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Ecosystems: Animal case study: In this topic you will learn about a range of animals and plants. It will be useful if you are already aware of how certain animals adapt to their environment in order to survive and reproduce. TASK: You need to research one plant AND one animal to find out how it is adapted to survive. You need to produce a factfile on each of them. You should include: 

What is their habitat like?

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What is the climate like?

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Describe the features of the animal or plant

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How is it adapted to survive?

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Plus any other interesting details!

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Remember if you are stuck, speak to your science teacher!

Key words: Habitat, predator, prey, adaptations, survival, reproduce, climate, relationship, ecosystem

TASK A

TASK B

TASK C

TASK D

Develop a diagram/series of images that explains push and pull factors which encourage people to migrate from one place to another

On a world map identify 5 areas which are sparsely populated and 5 which are densely populated. Develop a piece of writing to go with the map which explains the reasons for each area you have chosen.

Using research, find a list of the worlds 10 largest cities by population today and the 10 largest cities by population 50 years ago. Describe the changes that have taken place.

This task is for R band students only

People live longer today (life expectancy) than they did 150 years ago. Write a diary entry for someone of your age living in a British city in the 1850s. You should talk about the things that make it difficult for you and your family to survive. Explain why you are likely to live much longer.

30 minutes

This task is for R and B band students

This task is for R band and B band students 30 minutes

This task is for R band students and B band students

30 minutes

60 minutes

TASK E

TASK F

TASK G

TASK H

Using research find 3 examples of countries which have Rapidly growing populations and 3 with Declining populations. Identify these countries on a blank world map and then write a short report to explain why the countries are experiencing these changes

Develop a PowerPoint /video/audio presentation which explains why the worlds population is rising and how this will affect people in the future.

Research China’s 1 child policy. For each of the following groups, say what their opinion/viewpoint would be about the policy and explain why. 1. A politician, 2. A single man struggling to find a wife, 3. A family who have 1 female child and who want more children.

Find two pictures, one of a sparsely and one of a densely populated area and annotate them to identify the reasons why they are sparsely and densely populated.

This task is for B band students only 60 minutes

This task is for R band students only This task is for R band and B band students

This task is for R band and B band students

30 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

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