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The Winchester School
Aim High Study Progress Programme for Year 11
January 2017
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Area for learning
Focus Activities Useful Websites/Apps
English
1st Language
Revision
To be able to practise the various skills that are needed for the IGCSE exam.
• Go through the various links provided to you and then
attempt the following task.
• Prepare a Glogster on any Descriptive Writing topic of your
choice.
• Prepare a short video using the Narrative Writing rules.
http://igcse- revision.wikispaces.com/La nguage+Exam http://classroom.synonym.c om/difference-betweendiscursive- argumentativeessays-2616.html
www.englishforeveryone.or g
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English 2nd
Letter Writing
http://esligcse.webs.com language Article Writing www.streetdirector
Vocabulary Features of Academic Writing Skimming and scanning skills Article Format Letter Format Complex sentence structure Structuring a paragraph
Imagine you have invented a new device. Write a letter
to your friend telling him/her what it is. Why you invented it, what inspired you and how useful it is? Also mention the concerns you have about the device.
Write an article for your school magazine on your views
about the idea of having compulsory after school
lessons.
y.com/.../benefits_of_after _school_programs.html
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Mathematics (Extended)
Probability
To calculate a simple
probability.
To calculate probability of mutually exclusive and independent events.
To calculate the probabilities using tree diagrams.
Linear Programming
To form linear inequalities
from word problems and
represent it on the graph.
To find maximum and
minimum values from the
graph.
Ask your friend simple probabilities, like
tossing a coin, rolling dice, with pack of cards
etc.
Think of few common events in day today life.
Classify them into mutually exclusive and
independent events.
Ask a family member what possible combinations of
dress and accessories are they going to wear in
next three days. Make a tree diagram to display
these and find the probability of wearing different
combinations like a white shirt and red tie etc.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcseb itesize/maths/statistics/probabilityhir ev1.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcseb itesize/maths/statistics/probabilityhir ev2.shtml
https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/p robability-events-independent.html
http://www.explainingmaths.com/ho w-to-graph-inequalities.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= M4K6HYLHREQ
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Mathematics (Core)
Number Number facts- LCM, HCF, Rational and irrational numbers Percentage increase and decrease BODMAS rule in fractions Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Simultaneous Equations Word problems based on linear equations Inequalities Conversion Graphs
Plotting and drawing straight line graphs Gradient and equation of straight line Travel graphs
Shape and Space Angle properties, Angles on parallel lines Locus
Research on the real life application of Bounds
like population data, Engineering etc. How are
bounds set for values?
Prepare a booklet with all the formulas with the
different strands that will help them in the Examination.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebit esize/maths/number/roundestimatere v5.shtml
http://mathematicsi.com/upper-and- lower-bounds/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guid es/zs8hsbk/revision/1
http://www.s- cool.co.uk/gcse/maths/sequences/revi se-it/the-nth-term
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Biology Cell and Nuclear Division
• Replication and division of
nuclei and cells
• Understanding of
chromosome behavior in
mitosis."
htt p://www.digitalw
http://biology- igcse.weebly.com/mitosis-and- meiosis.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebit esize/science/add_aqa_pre_2011/celld ivision/
• Look at the diagram above and explain the
concept of cell division.
• Research and prepare an infographic poster
using CANVA and GLOGSTER on- Disease linked
to extra chromosomal and missing of a
chromosome
http://askmichellebiology.blogspot.ae/ 2012/03/cell-division.html
https://revisionworld.com/gcse- revision/biology/cell-activity/cell- division
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• Prepare a three-part lesson to explain- How
can we manipulate Chromosomes and genes to
our benefit.
• Research on: Whether there can be children
who are as intelligent as Einstein?
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2:
• To describe properties of
carboxylic acid and Alcohols
• To describe esterification
• Plan a practical to differentiate between
strong and week acids.
• Research and find the importance of
esters and alcohols in our day to day life.
https://www.merospark.com/hseb- notes/acid-rain-causes-effect-and- control/
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AIR & WATER
• Describe in outline the
treatment of water supply in
terms of filtration and
chlorination.
• State the carbon dioxide and
methane are greenhouse
gases and may contribute to
climate change.
• Describe the ease in obtaining
metals from their ores by
relating the elements to
reactivity series.
• Cross curriculum: Find out various
organic acids present in living organism
and describe their role.
• Practice writing chemical equations for
the reactions of carboxylic acids with
bases, alkalis and carbonates.
• Use your mobile phones to make a
creative short film showing how water is
purified or make poster using
infographics the steps in purification of
water.
• Write a report on cause, effects and
control of acid rain.
• Prepare a power point presentation
comparative study of extraction of Iron
and Aluminium.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcseb itesize/science/edexcel/metals/obtai ning_using_metalsrev2.shtml
https://www.tes.com/teaching- resource/chemistry-reduction-and- oxidation-11094789
https://www.tes.com/teaching- resource/chemistry-redox- 11094783
https://www.tes.com/teaching- resource/chemistry-redox-reactions- 11094782
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• Watch the video link given below and
Create 10 multiple choice quiz questions
using kahoot.
Physics
Simple kinetic molecular model of matter
Thermal properties
• Relate the properties of solids, liquids and gases to the forces and distances between molecules and to the motion of the molecules.
• Relate evaporation to the consequent cooling of the liquid
• Describe qualitatively the thermal expansion of solids, liquids, and gases at constant pressure.
Research on
• If a gas is heated ,its molecules moves faster.Use
the Kinetic model to make a prediction: What will happen to the pressure that a gas exerts on the walls of its container when the gas is heated?
• Why we can walk through air and swim through water but we cannot walk through a solid wall - Use the kinetic model of matter.
• A thermocouple thermometer is better for measuring rapidly varying temperatures than a mercury-in-glass thermometer. Explain why this is so.
• Prepare an infographic poster to describe thermal properties in our day to day life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= EkQ2886Sxpg
http://wisebrain.info/thermal- expansion-of-solids-liquids-and- gases/
http://mrtremblaycambridge.weebly. com/p5-matter-and-thermal- properties.html
www.Islandphysics.com
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Accounting • Depreciation:
• To analyse the meaning and
purpose of charging
depreciation in Accounting.
• Revision of Topics done so
far to reinforce subject
understanding and
application.
• Why would a company use Reducing
balance method of depreciation on its financial
statements?
• Using an example familiar to you, show how
depreciation occurs using reducing balance
method.
• Use Emirates airline annual accounts 2016 as an
example. (Follow the web link)
• Present your findings on a PowerPoint/Prezi
format.
• Attempt the relevant questions and from May
/June 2015 and Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 2
www.dineshbakshi.com
IGCSE Accounting by Catherine Cocoum
Financial Accounting by Frank Wood
www.tutor2u.net www.bized.co.uk
Economics
Topic: Economic Growth
To apply theoretical
knowledge of economic
growth to understand the
macro-economic trends in
their own countries.
Students can investigate the economic growth record
of their country and prepare a well –researched report
on the following questions:
• What has been its long-term trend rate of
growth in real GDP?
• What have been the key drivers of this growth
in the economy?
www.bized.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net
www.dineshbakshi.com
Newspapers and Magazines
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• What evidence is there from past data that
the economy experiences cyclical fluctuations
in growth? What phase of the cycle is the
economy currently in?
• What evidence is there from other data (e.g.
on demand, price inflation, investment,
employment) to identify the current phase of
the economic cycle in the economy?
• What is the HDI score and rank for the
students’ country of residence? How has
economic growth affected the HDI score
over time?
• Students to prepare for the flipped lessons – Topics - Economic Development and Population.
• Students to revisit and consolidate their
learning for the Pre Mocks.
• Revise all diagrams and practice past papers
given in the work book.
Text Book
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Business studies
To Understand
• Business Activity
• Factor affecting the location
decision
• Legal Control on location
decision
• Motivating Workers
• Marketing
Prepare a business plan and include:
1. Mention the type of business
2. Write the advantages of selecting that type of
business over others
3. Mention at least three objectives of your
business
4. Mention at least five stakeholder
5. Mention the number of employees
6. Identify the method of motivating the
employees
7. Identify the factor affecting the location of
business
8. Identify their marketing strategy for the
business.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Marketing_mix
• http://marketingmix.co.uk/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E
mployee_motivation
• http://businesscasestudies.co.u
k/enterprise-rent-a-
car/locating-a-business-to-
enhance-the-customer-
experience/factors-affecting-
the-location-of-a-
business.html#axzz4PQcU0Col
• https://prezi.com/du81kiu2kgo
k/factors-affecting-location-
decisions/
• https://www.reference.com/bu
siness-finance/examples-sole-
traders-d0f04a2bc09ed74c
• Newspapers and Magazines
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Travel and Tourism
• Marketing and Promotion
techniques used in Travel &
Tourism Industry.
• Benefits of Market Research
as an analytical tool
• To assess the internal influences, apply SWOT
Analysis of Tourism in India.
• To assess the external influences, apply PEST
Analysis of Tourism in Lake Wanka, New
Zealand.
• Internet • International tourism providers • Textbook • I nternational tourism sites for
booking
Sociology Crime and deviance
The difference between
crime and deviance.
The difference between
crime and deviance.
Research on behaviors that are deviant or
criminal. Create summary notes on the topic.
Different cultures have different laws.
Search the internet for some strange laws
and list them in a table.
What do these
laws say about the social construction of
crime and deviance?
www.sociology.org.uk
https://sites.google.com/site/igcsesoci
ologyyear10/sociology-questions
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What do these laws say about the social
construction of crime and deviance?
https://revisesociology.com/tag/revisi
on-notes/
www.org.co.uk
https://sites.google.com/site/year11i
g
csesociology/revision-guides
www.s-cool.co.uk
Child development
Healthy and safety
Precautions necessary for
parents to ensure health and
safety in their households.
Make a leaflet to fit inside a first aid box giving emergency instructions for dealing with common accidents, such as burns, bruises, nose bleeds, cuts and abrasions. Include a contents check list to place inside the box. Check the contents of a first aid box at home. Compare the items in the box with the list given in your textbook. What items are missing? If there are any extra items what are they for?
www.bbc.co.uk https://getrevising.co.uk/revision- notes/childcare-2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/child -development-igcse-731203
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Make a table to show the comparison between the two lists.
http://www.asknanny.com/ch http://www.toothill.notts.sch.uk/page. php?d=design&p=revgcsechild
Geography Energy and water
Water issues in UAE
Students will investigate water sources and
uses in UAE and strategies used by the
government to achieve sustainability in water
supply.
Create a case study on this.
Describe the different ways that water is used
in UAE Describe the main sources of water in
UAE.
Assess the extent to which water supply in
UAE is sustainable.
What strategies have been employed by the
government to resolve the problem of water?
deficit? Describe what has been done.
http://www.geography.learnontheinte
rnet.co.uk/topics/ http://www.gatm.org.uk/
https://sites.google.com/site/igcsegeo
graphynow/Home Any other website
Global Perspectives
To research a topic with an outcome that meets IGCSE standards according to the criteria specified in class
Students will choose a topic and investigate one
issue identified in the topic. Students may choose
Various websites as decided by
individual students.
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from culture, Traditions and Identity; family and
demographic change, or Conflict and peace.
Write a report of 750 words with a multi-media
outcome eg short video, documentary, website,
blog, poster etc.
• Your report should contain:
• Research question
• Various perspectives
• Possible scenarios
• Courses of action
• Personal response
• Avoid plagiarism.
• Include all the sources/links used.
Environmental Management
Sustainability
Condition of Environment in UAE.
Research on any one environmental issue in UAE and suggest some strategies to contribute towards greater sustainability and to enjoy a better life.
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/57d42980-
07c7-4fd4-bbc0-3e32a8be28ca.aspx
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http://www.sd-
commission.org.uk/pages/what-is-
sustainable-development.html
ICT
Revision for Pre-Mock-
Data Analysis
Web Authoring
Data manipulation
Applications of Using ICT
Encourage your child to:
• Create spreadsheet models for storing
student’s marks and grades.
• Practice creation of a webpage using Microsoft
Expression-3.
• Research on different applications of using ICT
and create a multimedia presentation on it.
http://www.teachict.com/ http://www.igcseict.info www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcse/dida/usi ng_ict/databsesrev2.shtml www.gcseict.info/theory/5/dbase/inde x.html
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Computer Science
Problem Solving: Pre-release material June 2017
Create pseudo code and python program to complete Pre release material June 2017. Write and test program task-1, task-2 and task-3 Display appropriate outputs.
www.python.org www.bbc.co
.uk
www.teach-
ict.com
Physical
Education
To know the structure of a club. To know the types of
competitions.
Write the structure of a club and their duties. Plan and organize a college competition to raise
money for a charity. Decide on the best type of
competition for this situation. Write down details of all
the other factors that need to be decided.
www.teachpe.com www.britishschoolofboston.org www.cie.org.uk
www.physicaleducation.co.uk
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ART
To show confidence in creating
original final artwork
influenced with researched and
experimented images.
To use appropriate first hand
images to best represent the
subject.
Experimentation, innovation and the use of
intuition and imagination in process of developing
final images.
www.studentartguide.com
French
The student is able to talk about his/her best friend.
The student is able to write a
composition about the job he/she
wishes to do in the future
SPEAKING: record yourself making a podcast; Parlez de
votre meilleur(e) ami(e). Dites son âge, ce qu´il (elle) aime, et
racontez comment vous vous êtes rencontrés
WRITING: write a composition of 110-140 words: Parlez du
métier que vous aimeriez faire plus tard. Expliquez pourquoi
LISTENING COMPREHENSION: Listen to the dialogue and do the online activities
http://www.ciel.fr/apprendre-francais/preparation-
examen/comprehension-a2.html
WRITTEN COMPRHENSION:
http://www.francaisfacile.com
/exercices/exercice-francais-
2/exercice-francais-20677.php
www. you tu be. com
www. f r an cais f acile. c om
www. lin g u as cop e. com
http://french.about.com/libra
ry/weekly
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Read the comprehension and
answer the online questions http://www.ciel.fr/apprendre-
francais/preparation- examen/comprehension-ecrit-b1-5.html
Follow the following links to practice some online activities on
the restaurant topic:
1. Choose the suitable answer:
http://www.francaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-francais-
2/exercice-francais-77031.php
1. Study the vocabulary of the breakfast menu, with an
audio document and then answer the given activity.
http://www.francaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-
francais-2/exercice-francais-48081.php
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2. This activity is considered as listen and reading
comprehension activity for a table reservation in a
restaurant:
http://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com/podcast/2013/0
8/r%C3%A9server-une-table-au-restaurant.html
3. Multiple choices activity on the restaurant topic:
http://www.francaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-
francais-2/exercice-francais-77031.php
4. Listen to this vocabulary list and learn what you need in
your writing/speaking activities in class to enrich your
sentences
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/html/voc/05.html
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Arabic
لانبس – یدصقي ھلااتف – الاستھتار برھان السأم
ةباتك فقرة نع ایزرة لإى لاقرةی ةیملاعلا – لابحث عن فؤدئا أوضرا ھلااتف – كتابة
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=hkWZp7tfV_M
http://www.study4uae.com/vb/s
howthread.php?t=193756
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=WDnOFPUS7Rk مأثةل اللستاتھر – كةبات ومضعو عن أن الوءاف للحیبب قد یصحب ذال – تحدید
ا عصي ادلمع لاجمل ألاسةیم –أرك
Islamic
و (ص)- مصادر https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki رحیص لاطلاب لعى حفظ وسرة ألاحزاب یجدا ویرحص لعى ءادأ لاصلوات یوقوم مالعم التخطیط في یسرة الرسل
بحل لاواجبات لاطملاب اھب ادئام التشریع
Education
Islamic Education (for Non Arabs)
1. The story of prophet Zakariya
(AS)
2. The story of Yahya (AS)
Prophet Zakariya (AS) took care of his wife’s niece Maryam(AS), while Harold had a certain relationship with his niece. Draw lessons on the differences between the two stories.
www.google.com
www.islamicity.com
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