BGE S1 Course Descriptors Booklet 2020 - Westhill Academywesthillacademy.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/wp-content/... · • 06/01/20 School starts back after the Christmas Holidays • 08/01/20

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S1

S1 Key Dates

Term one

· 19/08/19 In - service day· 20/08/19 In - service day· 21/08/19 HT Assembly – Pupils return after Summer Break· 27/09/19 S1 Tracking· 27/08/19 House Assembly A· 28/08/19 House Assembly C· 29/08/19 House Assembly D· 30/08/19 House Assembly E· 27/09/19 S1 Assembly· 10/10/19 4pm start of October Holidays· 11/10/19 In - service day

Term two

· 28/10/19 School starts back after the October Holidays· 05/11/18 S1 Assembly· 18/11/19 In-Service day· 19/11/19 In-Service day· 25/11/19 Assembly E· 26/11/19 Assembly D· 27/11/19 Assembly A· 28/11/19 Assembly C· 17/12/19 Christmas Service House groups· 18/12/19 Christmas Service House groups· 20/12/19 4pm start of Christmas Holidays

Term three

· 06/01/20 School starts back after the Christmas Holidays· 08/01/20 S1 Assembly· 13/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 14/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 17/02/20 Mid-term Holiday· 18/02/20 In-Service day· 19/02/20 In-Service day· 24/02/20 Assembly C· 25/02/20 Assembly D· 26/02/20 Assembly E· 27/02/20 Assembly A· 27/03/20 S1 Assembly· 03/04/20 4pm start of Easter Holidays

Term Four

· 20/04/20 School starts back after the Easter Holidays· 04/20 S1 Tracking· 08/05/20 May Day Holiday· 18/05/20 S1-3 Activities residential trips· 21/05/20 Activities: STEM DAY· 22/05/20 Activities: Sports Day· 25/05/20 Start of S2, S3, and S4 – New timetable starts· 06/20 S1 report cards issued· 28/06/20 Assembly A· 29/06/20 Assembly D· 01/07/20 Assembly E· 02/07/20 Assembly C· 03/07/20 4pm start of Summer Holidays

S1 Science

2 periods per week

Topics covered

· Planet Earth – Energy Types and Sources, Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Renewable and

Non-renewable Energy, Climate Change, Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect

· Materials – State of Matter, Elements and Compounds, Periodic Table, Separation, Solubility

· Forces, Electricity and Waves – Space and Life, Forces, Gravity

· Biological Systems – Skeletal System, Reproductive System, Breathing System, Monitoring

Health

What skills will be developed?

Specific skills which will be developed in this course will be:

· Reading and scientific literacy

· Problem solving

· Inquiry skills

· Investigative skills

· Analytical thinking

What homework can we expect?

· Homework will be issued on approximately a two week basis (this may vary due to the

nature of the task).

· This may take the form of knowledge and understanding questions, problem solving,

revision (assessment every 9 weeks) or project based activities such as preparing a

presentation.

Learning at home – How can you help?

· BBC Bitesize provides revision notes and video clips to enhance learning and aid revision:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zq8myrd - S1 and S2

· Supporting consolidation of the work can be done using the learning outcomes provided in

every topic.

· Use the BGE numeracy guide to help explain any problems your child may have.

· Copies of class materials and homework tasks are on Westhill Academy Sciences GLOW

pages.

· Twitter@ScienceDeptWA – science news, resource links, pupil work, videos, and photos.

Art and Design

Topics covered

· Colour· Organic Observation Drawing· Different Cultures· Fantasy Creatures – 3D· Landscape painting


· Knowledge and use of colour and the colour wheel.· Knowledge and use of all the visual elements, Line, Shape, Tonal Value, Texture, Colour, in

expressive or design work.· Use of different media to create images and design work.· 3D modelling and construction.· Being creative.· Evaluative skills and self-assessment.· Artist and Designer research.


· Use of Colour – Primary, secondary, tertiary, warm, cold, harmonious, complementary· Creative use of colour and paint to create mood, atmosphere and textures.· Observation drawing showing accuracy and skills using line, shape, tonal value, colour,

texture.· Use of pencil, colour pencils, pen, ink, paint, pastels to draw accurately.· Creativity 3D modelling using clay.· Problem solving.· Literacy in evaluating, assessing and researching.


· Pencil drawing showing use of line, shape and tonal value.· Colour drawing showing use of colour, shape and tonal value.· Aboriginal boomerang design – line, colour, shape and pattern.· Tutankhamun Egyptian mask - colour, shape and tonal value.· Fantasy creature –creativity and form.· Landscape - line, shape texture and tonal value.

Learning at home. How can you help?

· Practicing observation drawing skills using line, shape, tonal value, colour and texture.· Visit art galleries – how did artists create successful works using the Visual Elements (line,

shape, tonal value, colour and texture.)

S1 French

Topics covered

· Personal information/ revision of primary· School and telling the time· Christmas traditions· Hobbies and pastimes· Where I live/local area· Short Spanish topic – Day of the Dead


In each and every classroom a young person’s literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills arebeing developed as well as those which are preparing them for life beyond school.


· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Resilience· Working with others· Creativity (Open-mindedness)· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising


· Homework will be issued on a weekly basis. This may take the form of learning vocabulary,completing worksheets, revision or project based activities such as preparing a presentation

· Revision for assessments


· Allow your child to practise the questions and answers in French with you or a sibling· Allow your child to use the Duolingo or Babbel apps (available for phones and tablets) to

learn independently.· www.linguascope.com is a useful website to practice vocabulary games independently· Encourage your child to continue speaking any non-English languages spoken at home

S1 Home Economics

Topics covered

· Careful Cook – introduction to dept & cooking· Healthy Bodies – Hygiene & Safety· Eat Well – Healthy Eating based on Eat well plate· Textiles – Sawing a cushion




· Weighing and measuring· Following recipes· Timing of practical tasks· Sequencing tasks· Organisation· Specialist food and textile skills· Working independently and with others· Evaluating own work


· Each unit is 10/11 weeks – there are 2 pieces of homework per unit so approx. 1 per month(approx. 15mins)

· We expect pupils to practise recipes at home to develop skills and confidence· Revision for assessments· Finishing off classwork if not complete or from absence


· Encouraging pupils to practise recipes (have copies of school recipes in unit booklets)· Discussions about current dietary advice· Reinforce hygiene and safety points in the home· Good websites:

www.foodafactoflife.org.uk (British Nutrition foundation)www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/food-labelling.aspxwww.bbc.co.uk/food - recipes, techniques, ingredient infowww.bhf.org.uk – (British Heart Foundation)www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta - app available to check sugar contentwww.foodstandards.gov.scot/food-safety-standards/food-safety-hygienewww.b-eat.co.uk – eating disorders

Humanities

On Rotation

Topics covered

· World War One· Representation and Decision Making· Scotland’s Weather and Climate· The Vikings· Conflict· Map Work




· Synthesising information· Communication· Planning and presenting· Interpreting information from a variety of sources· Developing informed views


· Finishing off classwork if not complete· Research for reports and presentations in each topic area


· Encourage your child to watch the news http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround presents currentevents in a way that is accessible to S1/S2 pupils

· Visits to the library are also an excellent way to gather research material on topics· The BBC has produced several excellent resources related to WW1 which can be found here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nb93y with specific materials for schools herehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/25826265

· Information about Scotland’s climate http://www.scotlandinfo.eu/scotland-weather-and-climate/

· More can be found about the Vikings in Scotland herehttp://www.sath.org.uk/edscot/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/britonsgaelsvikings/vikings/index.html

· Listen to their presentations and give feedback on: eye contact, pace, tone and volume etc

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S1 Music

Topics covered

· Induction unit - performing· Instruments of the Orchestra - listening· Peter and the Wolf - listening· Musicals – listening and performing· Film Music – listening and performing· Scottish Music – listening, performing and inventing· The Snowman - listening· Christmas music – listening, performing and inventing· Danse macabre – listening and performing· Tam o’Shanter – listening and inventing




· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Resilience· Working with others· Creativity (Open-mindedness)· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising


· Homework will be issued on a fortnightly basis. This will take the form of music theory· Powerpoints on various topics· Revision for assessments


Allow your child to listen to a wide variety of music genresAural training - to help with understanding of basic theoryhttp://www.teoria.com/en/exercises/ie.phphttps://www.musictheory.net/exercisesInstruments of the orchestra - to help with recognition of orchestral insturmentshttp://www.nyphilkids.org/http://www.sfskids.org/http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instrumentsGeneral music training games - to put into practise and reinforce basic knowledge andunderstanding of the music concepts and definitionshttp://www.paulysplayhouse.com/paulys_playhouse/lab_games/franky.htmlhttp://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm

· Encourage your child to practise on a daily basis where appropriate

S1 PE

On rotation

Topics covered

· Team Building· Team Games (basketball, rugby, cricket)· Aesthetic Activities (gymnastic, modern/ceilidh dancing)· Net Games (volleyball)· Individual Activities (athletics)




· Teamwork· Respect for others· Movement Competencies· Hand eye - coordination· Cooperation and Competing· Evaluating Performances· Decision Making· Leadership· Communication Skills


· Homework will be issued once or twice a term.


· Encourage physical activity out with class time.

Personal and Social Education

On Rotation

Topics covered

· Settling in· Friendship/Bullying· Cyber Safety· Diversity· Puberty




· Reading· Extended writing· Listening skills· Questioning of others· Acceptance of diversity in the classroom and beyond· Organisational skills· Personal reflection· Problem solving


· Homework is not a formal part of the PSE curriculum although the pupils are encouraged tocontinue their understanding of the topics and are given websites or resources that they canaccess to support their learning.

· Occasional pieces of homework and assessment may be issued but not a regular basis· Much of the work being carried out in PSE can be continued as part of discussions at home

to support progress and understanding.


· Bullying https://respectme.org.uk/· Cyber Safety https://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/· Cyber Safety – a powerpoint we often show to pupils about Social Media can be seen on the

school website· Diversity https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/equality-and-

diversity/· Diversity – this is a link to one of the programmes we often show called Autistic Superstars

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sfxn7· Puberty http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/puberty.html

RMPS

Topics covered

· Keep Calm and Study RMPS· Morals & Beliefs· Religion for Beginners· Speeches That Changed The World




· Reading· Writing· Communication (Talking and Listening)· Discussing and Debating· Team Work· Presentation Skills· Critical Thinking and Analysis· Investigation


· There is no formal homework issued· Informal tasks issued can take the form of encouraging young people to discuss topics with

family members and friends· To reflect on tasks and consider practical implications of beliefs· Practicing talks/ presentations at home· Finishing off classwork if not complete


· As we are studying religions and beliefs it would be beneficial if parents/ carers couldencourage young people to discuss what they have been learning and to reflect on theirbeliefs and opinions.

· Encourage young people to engage with news and media stories related to world religions,moral issues and/ or philosophical concepts as a topic of conversation.

· Listen to young people practice their talks or presentations.

Maths

The year group is split into 2 halves. Each half is then split into 3 classes.

Topics covered

SETS 1 AND 2 (the work covered is predominately at Level 3)

Coordinates, Symmetry, 2D shape, BODMAS, Prime and Square numbers, Angles, Algebra, Area,Volume, Fractions Decimals and Percentages, 3D Shape, Negative Numbers, Number Patterns, ScaleDrawing, Statistics, Investigating with the TI.

Fractions, decimals and percentages covered in the 40 minute lessons once a week.

SET 3

Same topics as above but predominately at Level 2




· Number skills· Problem solving


· Homework will be issued regularly.· Finishing off classwork if not complete· Revision for assessment· On-line homework from the MyMaths website


· Use the BGE Numeracy Support guide to help you understand the methods being used inclass to support your child at home

· Use www.mymaths.co.uk or www.math-aids.com· A wealth of class resources at Glow ,for lesson support , homework and revision ie, Course

notes ect.

S1 Business Education

Topics covered

Each period will be split for 40 minutes IT and 40 Minutes business, to provide variety and helpmaintain concentration and effort.

Time allocation(weeks) -Estimate

ICTTime allocation

(weeks) -Estimate

Business

2 Keyboarding skills 2 Introduction to business6 Word 3 Needs and wants6 Spreadsheets 3 Goods and services2 Integrated project task 1 2 Entrepreneurs6 Database 4 Enterprise and enterprising skills

On-goingthroughout the

year

Integrated tasks which bringtogether pupil’s skills in ICT

6 Market research8 Enterprise project4 Small businesses2 Location6 Finance

Skills development

· ICT· Communication· Problem solving· Enterprise· Information handling· Employability· Thinking – remembering, understanding, applying· Literacy· Numeracy


Homework activities will be issued at various points in the course for the business topics. Nohomework will be given for ICT.

Learning at home, how can we help?

Home support can be provided by discussing parents’ employment, current business and economicnews.

Drama

Topics covered

Topic Haunted House

· Working from Stimulus· Characterisation – development of characters· Creation of Structured Drama· Performance and Evaluation



Specific skills which will be developed in this unit will be:

· Reading· Writing· Listening· Talking· Problem solving· Communication oral and written· Working with others· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising· Performance skills, use of voice, movement, characterisation· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others


There will be character development task for homework:

Character card, diary entries ect


· Ask them about their storyline and character· Get them to perform their character to you, ask them about how they are changing their

voice, movement

Topic 2 – Creative Movement

· Responding to a stimulus· Exploring creative movement· Choreographing their own paired sequence· Creating a group movement in response to a stimulus· Performance of paired and group sequences to video· Watch and evaluate their work

Specific skills which will be developed in this unit

· Observation· Listening· Co-operation· Negotiation· Working with others· Creativity· Movement· Taking responsibility for own learning· Planning and organising· Performance skills,· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others


· Writing the storyline

Learning at home. How can you help?· Ask to see their movement sequence at home, get them to perform their movement

sequence to you

Topic 3 – Script Work

· Responding to a stimulus· Creating Storyline· Creation of Characters· Learning Lines· Use of Voice and Movement· Performance of group work for Video· Watch and evaluate their work and the work of others

Specific skills which will be developed in this unit

· Observation· Listening· Co-operation· Negotiation· Working with others· Organisational· Planning and Preparation, problem solving.· Creativity· Taking responsibility for own learning· Performance skills, use of voice and movement· Observing and evaluation their own work and work of others


· Character cards· Simple script work


· Ask to see their character cards and ask about their storyline· Assist in learning lines

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