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SPRING 2Year Group 9

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Table of ContentsEnglish 3

Maths 4-5

sciEncE 6

gEography 7

history 8

rE 9

MFl 10-11

pE 12

Digital MEDia 13

tEchnology 14

pErForMing arts 15

rEaDing list 16-17

Year Group 9

the aim of Further learning is to help improve pupil confidence and reinforce their knowledge and understanding within subjects. It provides the opportunity for pupils to both challenge themselves in areas they find difficult and pursue areas they are passionate about.

Pupils are encouraged to attempt as many activities as they feel appropriate each week. They may wish to focus in one particular subject area or complete a variety of tasks from throughout the subjects they study. Any completed work should be handed into subject teachers at the start of lessons so they can receive feedback and epraise rewards.

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ENGlISh

Nineteenth Century Fiction and Non Fiction

- research how the printing presses influenced punctuation and grammar during the Victorian era. - Make a list of 30 English words that come from beyond Europe.- Find out about syntactical arrangement in books from this era and design a lesson task on it. - research what kinds of stories / tales were brought back to England from overseas on ships during the 1800’s and create a presentation for class.

startErs (Easier Tasks)

-Find out which movies were inspired by the stories of H.G Wells.- Find out about a tragic event Charles Dickens witnessed and helped out in. Then, research how he used this experience in his stories. - list the key ideas that Sigmund Freud came up with during this era.- create a presentation on why Emily Bronte stood out as a female writer in her day. siDEs (Key Words - Literacy Links)

DEssErts (Skills / Numeracy)

- plot a timeline from 1800-1914 with major events and publications.

- create a hierarchy to reflect powerful and less powerful people in Victorian Society. - Find out which nineteenth century books dealt with themes relating to Sigmund Freud. Presentation on ICT or paper. Also find out which nineteenth century books relate to ideas that came from Darwin. Presentation on ICT or paper.

Mains (More Challenging Tasks)

1. Find out why Charles Darwin caused a stir with his findings on evolution. Present this information on an A3 mind map or create a power point to share in class.

2. Find out what Women’s Suffrage was about during the 1800’s.

3. create a Facebook profile for Charles Dickens (you will have to research his life.)

4. Find out some of the harsh laws that were used during the nineteenth century and if they were featured in any books. This can be a presentation on ICT.

5. Find out which nineteenth century writer were opposed to industrialisation and how they wrote about it in their books.

6. Can you design a presentation on attitudes to race in the nineteenth century?

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Area, Perimeter and Algebra startErs

Simplify these: a) 3m + 4m – 6m – 3m b) 5m – 6b + 2m – 4b

Expand the following: a) 5(m – 3) b) 5t(2t + 3k)

Find the perimeter of a rectangular field that is 5m wide and 3m long. Give units for your answer.

siDEs

Explain what is meant by these terms – expand, factorise, like terms, substitute, expression.

Draw the following shapes – trapezium, parallelogram, isosceles triangle. Can you identify the right angles, parallel and equal sides using the correct notation?

DEssErts

What is the biggest perimeter of a rectangle with an area of 20cm2?

create a worded problem that would involve setting up an equation. You must show how you would solve it.

Mains

1. Anne has three bags of marbles. Each bag contains n marbles. a) How many marbles does she have all together? b) Beryl gives her another three marbles.How many marbles does Anne have now? c) Anne puts one of her new marbles in each bag.How many marbles are there now in each bag? d) Anne takes two marbles out of each bag. How many marbles are there now in each bag?

2.Expand and simplify each of these: a) 2y (3 + 4y) + y (5y – 1) b) 5p(3p + 4) + 2p(3 – 4p) c) 6d(4 – 2d) – d(3d – 2)

3. Find the area of each of these shapes:

4. Using the formula V = 3u – 4t, evaluate V when u = 7.4 and t = 2.1.

5. Factorise the following expressions: a) 3m + 6y b) 5t2m – 15 tm2

Maths - Foundation

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percentages, ratio and algebra

startErs

1. Estimate the answer to these by rounding to 1 s.f. first: a) 34.5 x 67.6 b) 8563 – 275 c) 342+140 9.95x0.78

2. Find the following percentages of £320 (you need to show your working out): a) 35% b) 24%

siDEs

Explain the difference between percentage increase / decrease and reverse percentages.

Write in your own words a strategy of how to add or subtract mixed numbers.

DEssErts

1. create two different equations that would have 13 as an answer. Try making them as hard as possible – include brackets or fractions.

2. research two different banks that offer savings accounts. Use compound interest to show which bank offers a better deal if you were to invest £100 for five years.

Mains

1. Solve the following equations:a) 4m + 6 = 23b) 6(m-4) = 15c) 5x + 3 = 3x - 8d) 3x + 7 = 12 5e) 3x + 7 = 12 4

2. Expand and simplify: a) t(3t + 4) + 3(3t + 2t2) b) 4e(2e – 5) – 6e2(5e – 12)

3. In 2004 the Melchester County Council raise £14870000 in council tax. In 2005 it raised £15970000 in council tax. What was the percentage increase?

4. Adam, Tia and Jack share their lottery jackpot in the ratio of 4:3:7. Adam got £800. Work out the overall amount they won in jackpot.

5. A man’s salary was increased by 5% in one year and reduced by 5% in the next year. Is his final salary greater or less than the original and by how many percent? You

must show how you decide.

6. The lengths of the sides of a quadrilateral are: 2r + 5, 2r, 4r – 3 and r. The perimeter of the quadrilateral is 65cm. Work out the lengths of each side of this

quadrilateral.

MathS - hIGhER

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Metals and acids

startErs

name examples of acids and metals that you come across in everyday life.

Describe the properties of 3 different metals.

Explain what it means for an acid to be dilute.

Draw 3 items you use, that are made of metal. siDEs

Write a definition for the following words:

Metalacidalkalireactivity

DEssErts

graph the following results from a metal and acid reaction:

Time taken (min)

Hydrogren gas produced (cm3)

1 20

2 60

3 80

4 90

5 90

Extension: determine the rate of reaction at 3 & 4 minutes.

Mains

create a comic strip about the different reactivity’s of metals with dilute hydrochloric acid. Include at least 3 metals; magnesium, iron and gold. Include what happens when the HCl meets these metals.

research and record how you would test for the presence of hydrogen gas when mixing an acid and a metal together.Remember: Metal +Acid Salt + Hydrogen

imagine that you are stranded on an island and have to cross an ocean that has a high concentration of hydrochloric acid. You have to make the hull of your boat out of one of the following metals; zinc, lead or platinum. Explain your choice.

Write out the word equations for the following metals when reacting with dilute hydrochloric acid;• Zinc• Lithium • Magnesium• Iron

Explain using a poster, what happens during displacement reactions. Remember to include a table of reactivity on your

poster.

ScIENcE

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population

startErs

Produce a poster showing your ideal holiday location. Why would you like to visit here?

Find 5 photographs showing glacial landforms (corries, arêtes, pyramidal peaks, hanging valleys, glacial troughs).

Describe the 2 types of erosion that occur in glaciated areas.

siDEs

Write a definition for the following:

Tourism GlacierHoneypot site ablationNational parkSustainabilityerosionGlacial Budget

DEssErts

locate on a map the National Parks of the uK. add a label showing a key attraction of each one.

Produce a bar chart showing the top 10 holiday destinations for uK travellers. What does your graph tell you?

research the rate of glacial retreat of any glacier around the world.

Mains

tourism Produce a 1 minute presentation on why tourism is a benefit to the UK economy.

Draw an annotated sketch of the Butler tourism Model.

Produce a poster showing the meaning of the acronym JAMI FOWLNUTS. Why is this so helpful when answering questions on the impacts of tourism?

Explain 5 management strategies that can be adopted within the Lake District to help protect it for future generations.

iceProduce an annotated sketch showing the formation of either a corrie or pyramidal peak.

Why are the world glaciers in retreat? What are the social, economic and environmental issues this creates?

Using a diagram, describe why the glacial budget determines if glaciers advance or retreat.

choose an alpine area and describe the characteristics that encourage tourists to visit this location.

GeoGraphY

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Conflict in Korea startErs

Find an image that represents North Korea.

Find a newspaper article explaining what life is like in North Korea.

create a family tree of Kim Jong Un’s family.

compose a fact-file about Kim il Sung.

compose a fact-file about Syngman rhee. siDEs

Write a definition for the following terms:CapitalismCommunismDictatorship38th parallel

DEssErts

research: America’s relationship with China.

Make a map showing the 38th parallel.

create a pie chart of the casualties in Korea – which country suffered the most.

Mains

Write a report into modern day North Korea.

Design a poster for Kim-il Sung, the communist leader of North Korea.

investigate why America got involved in the region.

create a profile about General Douglas Macarthur.

Write a newspaper article about the “Daring raid” at Inchon.

create a mind map of reasons that russia wanted to take control of Korea.

Design a 4-stage map that shows an overview of the War in Korea

historY

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reliGious education

Matters of Life and Death

startErs

create a poster illustrating the easter story.

Explain the difference between reincarnation and resurrection.

Explain why some people may believe in life after death after a near death experience.

siDEs

Identify and explain the different types of euthanasia.

Explain what abortion is and provide five arguments for and against.

create a fact file on the medium George Anderson or any other popular medium.

DEssErts

Decorate an egg ( boiled) and explain why you chose that particular style.

Design a Valentine’s Day card for a friend explaining why they are special to you.

create a poster that illustrates your belief in life after death.

Mains

Explain how easter is connected with “eastre”- the Teutonic goddess of Spring.

create a pamphlet on Saint Valentine of Rome. Who was he and how is he linked to the 14th February.

‘Euthanasia should be made legal in the uK’. Do you agree? Give two reasons for your point of view. (4 marks)

create a table explaining why some Muslims and Christians are for abortion and others are against abortion.

Explain the law on euthanasia and why some people travel to Switzerland to end their life.

Design a poster illustrating four reasons why non-religious people may believe in life after death.

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Home, Town and Local Area

STarTerS

create 20 flashcards.

create a word search using the vocab you have been using this half term.

Use memrise to learn 30 words about your home or local area.

siDEs

Key words

Ma ville – my townMa maison – my houseIl y a – there is/areIl n’y a pas – there isn’t/aren’tJ’habite – I liveC’est – it isJ’habitais – I used to liveC’était – it was

DeSSerTS

Can you teach someone at home the vocabulary you have learnt in class?

Can you create mindmaps of vocabulary from memory relating to the topics of home and local area?

Mains

Design a leaflet in French advertising your town. Say what there is and describe the facilities.

create an advert for your ideal house for a brochure. Label the rooms and the furniture in French.

Make a poster in French describing how you could make your city better for the environment.

Record an interview with you and a friend describing your town in French.

research the home town of a French speaking celebrity.

choose a French football team and create a powerpoint presentation on the town or city where it is based.

Grand Designs project: choose a house and then describe in French how you would improve it.

Modern ForeiGn lanGuaGes - FRENch

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Holidays

startErs

create 20 flashcards.

create a word search using the vocabulary you have been using this half term.

Use Memrise to learn 30 words relating to holidays.

siDEs

Key wordsLas vacaciones – HolidaysVoy a – I go toFui – I wentFue – it wasViajé – I travelledViajamos – we travelled

DEssErts

Can you teach someone at home the vocabulary you have learnt in class?

Can you create mindmaps of vocabulary from memory relating to the topic of holidays?

Mains

Draw a map of the world and label as many countries as you can in Spanish.

create an advert for a brochure of a holiday resort in Spanish.

research a Spanish-speaking country and make a powerpoint presentation using the information you have found.

Record an interview between you and a friend talking about your most recent holiday (you could talk about an ideal holiday if you would like).

Draw a timeline in Spanish describing the different things you could do each day whilst on holiday.

Modern ForeiGn lanGuaGes - SPaNISh

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Diet and nutrition

startErs

Attend an extra curricular pe club after school. Think about a post exercise meal that would be suitable to replace the energy you have used. Make a food plate of this meal.

Extension – include the quantities and proportions of each food group and say why you have chosen this meal.

siDEs

Define the following terms:-Nutritionist-Dietician-Calorie-Trans-fats-Glucose-protein-Carbohydrate-Saturated fat

DEssErts

sum up this article in a 50 word piece of writing:

http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/7-_Linking_Nutrition_and_Academic_Achievement_368748_7.pdf

Mains

Produce a research presentation, booklet or leaflet describing the key components of a balanced diet. (Hint – there are 7!)

Design your favourite meal of the week as either a picture, leaflet or PowerPoint presentation. once you have done this, change some of the foods in the meal to their healthier alternatives.

Read the following new article and make a persuasive TV advert or leaflet trying to get more people to eat healthy food:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3234663/A-poor-diet-worse-smoking-fatal-illnesses-unhealthy-eating-accounts-nearly-11-disease-toll-England.html

create meal plans for the following staff members:- pe teacher- Caretaker- receptionist- progress Leader- Canteen staff

create a word search using key words related to diet and health. Can you get someone else to complete this? Give a list of definitions with your words.

phYsical education

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apps

startErs

Design an app logo (fully annotating the design sketch)

How many new apps are released on a monthly basis?

create a never ending loop program in python.

siDEs

Define the following terms:

apps While Loop Interface If and else sectionrevenue Input and outputCustomer Serviceproduct, place, Price and PromotionMarketing Mixpython

DEssErts

create flashcards or explain the keywords for this term.

Write 5 important things that have changed on the iPhone since it was first released.

When were the first version of the following apps released? Twitter, BBC and angry Birds.

Mains

Explain the 4 P’s (linking to a company of your choice).

create a podcast about a successful app of your choice using audacity.

Review 3 different apps (looking at Target audience).

create a simple revenue document that shows the income/expenditure for an app over a 6 month period.

create a poster about common app misconceptions or reasons for business failures.

Develop a python program that uses selection to ask a user what restaurant they would like to eat at. It should feature 5 restaurant choices and when the user selects a restaurant the output is the website and address for that restaurant.

diGital Media

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Smart, modern, properties/Property of a material

startErs

- Define what a smart material is.

- Define what a modern material is.

- name 1 smart and 1 modern material in either Textiles or product Design.

- Explain what is meant by the ‘Property’ of a material.

siDEs

Write a definition for the following words:- Smart- Modern- Properties/Property of a material

DEssErts

- Write a poem or rap to help you remember the difference between a smart and modern material.

- Use 5 adjectives to describe a Fireman’s outfit.

- create a 10 question quiz based on Smart and Modern Materials.

Mains

1. Explain the difference between a Smart and a Modern Material.

2. Find products or images of products that have been made using a smart material – Create a product board using these images.

3. Choose 1 smart material, describe its properties and explain what its special purpose is.

4. Explain how a smart material could enhance human performance, give examples.

5. Design a product using a smart material, label features and explain what makes it smart.

technoloGY

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West Side Story

startErs

Mind map all of the themes found in Romeo and Juliet / West Side Story.

create a playlist of songs that could be used in an updated West Side Story.

What locations in Leeds could be used in an updated West Side Story.

Who wrote West Side Story? Who composed the music? Who choreographed the dances.

siDEs

Write a definition for the following words:

ComposedChoreographedSynopsisMusical

DEssErts

practice and learn your moves for the performance dances.

practice your music for the performance piece.

learn your lines and movements for performance drama.

Mains

choreograph and write down a the movements for a Street Battle dance.

Write the lyrics for a verse and chorus of a new song about the town the gangs live in.

Write the synopsis for a modern updated version of West Side Story.

create a factfile on the musical West Side Story.

compare the similarities and differences between West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet.

perForMinG arts

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am i normal yet? - By Holly Bourne

recoMMended readinG

the lie tree - By Frances Hardinge

torn - By David Massey

Pride And Prejudice - By Jane Austen

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recoMMended readinG

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - Douglas Adams

Megan - Mary Hooper

If I Stay - Gayle Forman

My Sister’s Keeper - Jodi Picoult

The Search For Mr Lloyd- Griff rowland

Beautiful Broken Things - By Sara Barnard

1984 - George orwell

Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens

Further recoMMended readinG

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My GCSe / BTeC options

subject options

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My GCSe / BTeC options

subject options

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