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Innovation Opportunity Achievement
Year 12: How Can You Support Your Child with Independent
Learning Challenges in Term 2?
University Technical College Bolton
UTC Bolton will provide an outstanding technical and academic education for 14-19 year olds where every student, through
personalised learning and clear goals, will stretch their boundaries and learn more than they thought possible in order
to create the next generation of scientists, healthcare practitioners, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Your future starts here
Homework V Independent Learning
• Homework is only effective when a student is provided with a meaningful opportunity to review and consolidate learning independently from their taught lessons.
• Hence, here at UTC Bolton, we refer to homework as independent learning.
• Independent learning tasks are only set when sufficient learning has taken place to review and consolidate knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Independent learning encourages life long learning.
• Independent learning is the difference between a good grade and a great grade.
Introducing our Independent Learning Calendar• Every parent has usually asked
the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’.
• The familiar response, ‘No!’, often ends the dialogue.
• Our Independent Learning Calendar lets you see what topics are currently being taught across the curriculum and what independent learning challenges have been set.
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Advanced English Literature
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1-7 Carol Ann Duffy – Mean Time poetry collection
Read the poems. Close contextual analysis
http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poetry/poets/carol-ann-duffy
1-7 Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bronte Analyse charactersThemesPlotcontext
Charlotte Bronte: A life, Claire Harman
BBC Bitesize
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area: Advanced Biology
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1 DNA replication/structure Make model of DNA structure Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
2 Revision: enzymes/DNA/Biomolecules
Revision resource: mind map Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
3 Protein synthesis Marvel characters comic strip Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
4 Cells 1 Make model/ bake a Eukaryotic cake.
Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
5 Cells 2 Make model/ bake a Prokaryotic cake.
Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Grey’s anatomy
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
6 Mitosis Stop frame animation Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Grey’s anatomy
Edmodo / LdriveAlevel/ Biology text books
7 Revision Booklet All topics covered for exam Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Martin
All class notes / bbc bitesize/biologymad/school.com
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016 Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani show
Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani show
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016 Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani to show
Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani to show
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Advanced Chemistry
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1 Electrons and Bonding Structure and Bonding Quiz:http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci_htm_files/mcbond.HTM
A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS
https://chemrevise.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/f321-mod-2-electrons-bonding-and-structure.pdf
2
3 Shapes of Molecules Shapes of molecules quiz:http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci_htm_files/mcshape.HTM
A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS
http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci_htm_files/15shape.pdf
4 Watch clip and summarise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ERQTpXCTs
5 Intermolecular Forces Watch clip and summarise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipj_wir5uOE
A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS
6
7 Periodicity Design a poster to display all some trends shown in the periodic table (completed on A3)
A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS
https://chemrevise.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/f321-mod-3-the-periodic-table.pdf
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemeshttp://ocr.org.uk/i-want-to/download-past-papers/
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemeshttp://ocr.org.uk/i-want-to/download-past-papers/
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area: Advanced Physics
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1Is it sensible to spend so much money discovering new particles?
Produce a poster answering 3 questions: 1- what particles/anitparticles have been discovered? 2. How they were discovered? and 3. why were they looked for?
http://www.odec.ca/projects/2007/port7s2/antimatter.html
http://www.vectorsite.net/tpqm_06.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/cern/ideas/antimatter.html
http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/public/bigbang/file4.html
watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P-FGw5KUeo
2 How is annihilation of matter and antimatter used in forming a PET scan?
Answer the question in the form of a leaflet, as if you were working for a local hospital
http://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx www.iop.org (Institute of Physics)
3 What is the Higg’s boson and why is it so important to the standard model?
Answer the question, by producing a scientific poster
http://www.particleadventure.org/quarks_leptons.html
http://home.cern/topics/higgs-boson
4 The family of Quarks Produce a pack of cards using Quarks, showing the properties and characteristics of the quarks
http://sciencepark.etacude.com/particle/introduction.php
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/quark.html http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/meson.html5 How digital cameras use the Photoelectric effect? Produce a 2 minute audio speech
explaining how the digital camera uses the photoelectric effect
http://physics.info/photoelectric/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcSYV8bJox8
And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qKrOF-gJZ4
6 Searching for life in our planets Explain, using the idea of spectra, how astronomers are searching for life in other planets.
Present your research in the form of a scientific poster.
http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/S/Spectral+Line http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/quantumzone/
Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI50GBUJ48s
7 Review
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016 Past papers and mark
www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408/teaching-resources
Christmas
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Advanced Computer Science
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources
1 Python Programming Programming Challenges www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class
2 Software – Operating systems Answer the question: Why is Windows the most popular desktop operating system despite its costs?
Dynamic Learning www.Microsoft.com
3 Python Programming Programming Challenges www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class
4 Software – distributed and embedded Create a poster giving different examples of embedded software
Dynamic Learning www.softwareengineerinsider.com
5 Python Programming Programming Challenges www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class
6 Software – applications, utilities & closed source vs open source
Write an analysis of Microsoft Word vs Libre Office drawing comparisons on the open source/closed source models
Dynamic Learning https://www.libreoffice.org/
7 Python Programming Complete challenges over Christmas
www.codeacademy.com Challenges sheet issued in class
Christmas
Christmas
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area : Advanced Mathematics
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1 Co-ordinate Geometry Nrich challengesnrich.maths.org
Plus magazine:https://plus.maths.org
Autograph and geogebra https://www.geogebra.org
2 MyMaths lessonswww.mymaths.co.uk
3 Sequences and Series Nrich challenges Plus magazine Geogebra
4 MyMaths lessons
5 Differentiation Nrich challenges Plus magazine Autograph and geogebra
6 MyMaths lessons
7 Integration Nrich challenges Plus magazine Autograph and geogebra
Christmas MyMaths lessons
Christmas
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Advanced Psychology
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1 Obedience Factors effecting obedience:Identify how the factors of gender, culture and locus of control can influence obedience
Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS
http://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.htmlhttp://www.psychteacher.co.uk/social-influence/individual-differences-independent-behavior.html 2 BPS Ethical guidelines poster:
If Milgram did his experiment today, what ethical guidelines Milgram breach
Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS
http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we-do/ethics-standards/ethics-standards
3 Prejudice Watch the clip and summarisehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P0iP2Zm6a4
http://www.simplypsychology.org/prejudice.html
4 Describe how situation and culture can influence prejudice. Use an example
Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS
5 Classic and Contemporary Studies Evidence of Prejudice:In groups prepare a presentation on Sherif’s (1954/61) study. You must cover the aim, procedures, results, conclusions, strengths and weaknesses.
http://www.simplypsychology.org/robbers-cave.html
6 & 7 Methodology Complete the quiz via the link from www.studysock.guru
Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS
http://www.simplypsychology.org/research-methods.html
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Past papers and mark schemeswww.studysock.guru
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Past papers and mark schemeswww.studysock.guru
Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015Subject Area Advanced Geography
Week Topic Outline Independent Learning
Further Reading
Other Useful Resources
1 Landforms of Fluvial Erosion Detail on specific landforms linking to rejuvenation
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/geography
http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2012/AS_Revision.htm
http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2012/Rivers_Floods/Rivers%20main.htm
http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2012/Population/Population%20main.htm2 Landforms of Fluvial Deposition Assessment on linking processes
to landform formation/Revision
3 Magnitude-Frequency of flood risks and management strategies
Research on appropriate technology in LEDCs and MEDCs/Revision
4 Rivers Topic Assessment and Intro to Population Indicators
Are factors for migration the same today as in the past or different
5 Population Mapping and Analysis Complete feedback from Rivers Assessment
6 Demographic Transition Model and its Validity When do you think the UK moved through each stage and why?
7 Population Structures Assessment on Population pyramid analysis
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25th January 2016
Introducing our Express Take Away
• Every parent has usually asked the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’.
• The familiar response, ‘I’ve completed everything!’, often ends the dialogue.
• Our Express Take Away menu put you back in control as a parent. If a student says that nothing has been set then the menu enables you to set an appropriately challenging and worthwhile task as an independent learning activity.
Authentic independent Learning and Reflective Cuisine
Welcome to UTC Bolton’s Express Takeaway menu, delivering fresh, hot and delicious independent learning
tasks straight to your doorstep!
Choose your independent learning task from the menu. The UTC crest rating indicates the difficulty of
each task, ranging from ‘a quick consolidation’ to ‘moderate’ to ‘challenging’. You can only try each dish once and you must order a different course
each time! Enjoy your food!
Scientific Starters Core Main Courses
Tweet and Sour …………………………………………Write a tweet (no more than 140 characters) explaining a key skill we have covered this term.
Word Ton Soup ………………………………………….Choose 3 how science works key words and explain how they relate to an experiment we have done this term
Mixed Platter …………………………….Watch a TV programme on YouTube or Catch Up about a topic you are studying and summarise the content
Mini Spring Rules ………………………………..…….Create an A4 poster explaining an important concept you have used this term
Speech Cocktail …………………………………………Find a news item about a topic you are studying and summarise it in your own words
Spicy Baked Numbers ……………………………… Choose a Maths topic and show how it can be used in science
Yu Teach Tu …………………………………….………… Choose a skill we have studied this year and design a revision task for the class to complete.
Aromatic Audit ……………………………………….... Complete a forensic audit of your skills on an extended piece of writing using ‘What is the quality of communication?’ criteria.
Photo Phuey ……………………………………………… Choose a photograph to summarise a topic you have studied – justify your choice.
Spicy Song Sauce ………………………………………Write a song or a poem inspired by any topic you have covered in a lesson this term.
Foo Yung Facebook ………………………………….Create a Facebook Profile Page for a scientist, historical person or writer you have studied this term.
Assorted Quiz Questions …….…………………….Create a ten question quiz for your classmates based on this week’s lessons.
Photo Fritter ………………..……………………..…….Create a iMovie trailer to illustrate a topic you have covered this term.
Cross Curricular Curry …………………………Choose a topic from another subject, other than English and Maths, and show how you can link it to science
Crispy Crossword ……………………………………… Make a crossword using only key terms from a subject of your choice this term. Don’t forget to write detailed clues!
Creative Cracker …………………………….………… Produce a piece of artwork, or a 3D model, to demonstrate your understanding of our current topic.
King Plan Platter …………………………………….... Plan the follow-on to today’s lesson, using the ‘5 minute lesson plan’ to structure your ideas. Collect a template from your teacher to complete this task!
Spare Ribs …………………………………………Create a board game based on a topic from this term. It should test skills and knowledge.
A spicy selection of literacy-focused starters to whet your appetite!
Hit your homework hunger hard with this mouth-watering selection of main
courses!
How to order
Chef’s Specials Engineering Sharers
Mixed Media Special …………………………………Create a movie, a video blog, or a documentary explaining a topic or area of study from a subject of your choice this term. This dish is served with free equipment hire and a video editing master class. Our Head Chef, Mr Goddard, recommends this dish to those with an eye for detail and an interest captivating the interest of your peers. A lot of work involved here, but worth it in the end!
Spicy Storyboard Supreme ……………………….Create an A3, full colour storyboard depicting key moments from this week’s lessons. Recommended for all budding artists, this dish requires a keen eye for observation and the ability to select and summarise important information. Be sure of your facts if you’re brave enough to tackle this monster meal!
Hero Platter …………………..………………………….Create a Scientific superhero and produce a comic book / photo story / film of one of their adventures. What powers would they have? How would they use them? Can you explain the science behind them? There’s no end of fun to be had with this super-sized, superhero dish!
The Great British Bake off……………………..…….Bake a cake inspired by a topic covered in a lesson of your choice this term! One of the tastiest dishes on the Takeaway Menu! What better way to demonstrate your understanding of a key topic than designing a themed cake for your classmates to enjoy! The only edible entry on the menu!
Get your teeth into these extra spicy dishes! They come highly
recommended but be warned: they’re not for the faint hearted!
Don’t want to eat alone? A meal with friends can be great fun, too! Try out
one of these sensational sharers!
Reflective Desserts
Progress Pie ………….……………………………………Write your own teacher-style progress report for this week’s lessons. Rapid Reflection Roulade ………………………….Complete a ‘five-minute reflection plan’ based on this week’s lessons.Edible Extension ……………….……………………….Compose three extension questions, based on the current topic, and research the answers.
Glace Graph………………………………………...…….Produce a graph to demonstrate what you have learnt and the progress you have made in a subject of your choice this term.
Twice Baked Marked Meringue ………..………Choose one piece of marked work in your book and re-do it, ensuring that you are responding to feedback and making improvements where necessary.
Audit Ice Cream ……………………………………… Complete an audit of your extended written work in a subject of your choice. What are your strengths? Where are your common errors? What targets could you set yourself for improvement?
Let’s play …….………………………………….………… Design a whole-class game that reflects on any skills that we have developed this year in a subject of your choice.
Family Fondue……………………………………….... Teach today’s lesson to a family member or friend and mark the work that they produce.
Creative Crumble ….………………………………… Create a collage using images, words, photos, examples of work to demonstrate how you are using skills that you have developed this term.
Still hungry? Reflect on your progress with a tasty dessert!
Set Meal A ………………….………………………..……In a group (max. four), plan and teach a 20 minute revision lesson, complete with resources, based on a topic we have covered in a lesson of your choice this term. You could use a PowerPoint, create worksheets, or record a video. Just ensure that everybody in your group takes on a significant role… no room for spectators with this dish!
Set Meal B ………………………………..……………….In a group (max. four), write and perform a mini-play inspired by a topic we have covered this term. This dish begins with a beautifully presented script, followed up by a gut-busting performance videoed for your classmates! Can you handle it?
Set Meal C ……………………..………………………….In a group (max. four), plan and deliver an assembly for your year group based on a topic we have covered this term. This dish is the ultimate test of nerves! Can you demonstrate expert knowledge and captivate an audience of your peers?! Only the bravest live to tell the tale and see their work on the school screens!
No excuses
• The only excuse now is, ‘My dog ate my independent learning challenge!’.
