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Year 9 Super Curriculum Subjects

Completing a range of tasks from the selection for your year group will help you to develop independent learning skills and achieve a wider more rounded understanding of the subjects you explore through the Super Curriculum. For each task you undertake, complete the 'TASK OUTCOME' and submit your evidence via the 'SUBMIT' button. Your progress will be tracked via these submissions so remember to do this! Also remember to save your work in your file on UNIFROG. At the end of the academic year, you will get the chance to discuss your work and achieve a special Scholar's Award depending on how fully you engage with this area of learning.

Art 

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read 'A World of Art' by Hugh Honour and John Fleming
  2. Read: 'This is modern art' paperback by Matthew Collings

Write

Hand write your TASK OUTCOME – don’t type it.  Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Read the background to an artist you are interested in and then write 'a day in the life of an artist' - what you imagine it would be like to be that artist for one day. This should be based on your reading about a specific artist.
  2. Write a description of a portrait painting you admire - can we guess who it is from your description?

Listen

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  1. Listen to the 'Art Curious' podcasts with Jennifer Dasal - the 3 that cover a 'virtual vacation to Mexico City Museums'.
  2. Choose a podcast from 'The Art Newspaper' selection to listen to.

Watch

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  1. Watch 'Forest, Field and Sky'. A BBC documentary in which Dr James Fox takes a journey through 6 different landscapes across Britain, meeting artists whose work explores our relationship to the natural world. (58 minutes) TASK OUTCOME:  Reflection form completed and one sketch inspired by your natural world and the artists in the film.
  2. Explore the 'Art 21' (free) Art website and choose 4 short films to watch to inspire you. TASK OUTCOME:  Write a review of at least 150 words for each of your 4 short films you have watched.
  3. Pakistan's best kept secret: Lahore Museum' film (48 minutes) TASK OUTCOME:  Reflection form completed.

Create

Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Read through the article and then have a go at making your own miniature diorama.
  2. Create a non-fiction magazine article using 'photo-journalism' tell you story via a series of photographs! For example you might want to explore a non-fiction topic such as litter by identifying litter problems in your local area. You might like to look at transport - what issues would be possible to highlight via images?

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the National Portrait Gallery for inspiration, then try to create your own self-portrait in a medium of your choice.
  2. Saatchi Gallery in London. What do you think about modern art? What did you see there that particularly inspired you? Was there something that was making a comment about politics, social issues or the world in general? How was that artwork produced to be sympatric to the theme? Write 300 words about your meaningful artwork.
  3. Visit the Natural History Museum Tring. Produce a monochrome image inspired by one of the exhibits.

Computer Science

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Coding Club Black Flag' by Matt Langley. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. Code: The hidden language of Computer Hardware and Software (2002) by Charles Petzold (you can download a PDF version for free online). TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

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  1. Write a short essay debating the question: Will AI replace mankind?
  2. Write a magazine article about why computers are good for teenagers.

Listen

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  1. Spark is an ongoing conversation about our rapidly changing world. The host, Nora Young explores how technology, innovation and design affects our lives. Listen to a range of short episodes. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review of 150 words each of two of them.
  2. Listen to this TED Talk: What is an algorithm? By David J. Malan. TASK OUTCOME: Having listened to this, write up an idea of a problem you think can be solved with computer science. If you can - offer the solution too! You should hand write your response in 300 words.

Watch

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  1. The Royal institution Christmas Lectures 2023 watch The Truth about AI3: The future of AI - Dream or a nightmare? Available on BBC iplayer. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a 300 word review.
  2. Watch a 'Computerphile' youtube video. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a 300 word review of the video you watch.
  3. Crash course Computer Science: Choose 2 or 3 of these amazing videos to watch. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a 300 word review of the videos you have watched.

Create

Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. select an Hour of Code activity to suit your current coding ability. TASK OUTCOME: Take screen shots of your work.
  2. Follow the tutorial on Youtube and build PONG using PyGame. TASK OUTCOME: Screenshot your work as evidence.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. The Science Museum, London and focus on the Computer science related exhibits. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit reflections form and include a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit the Apple store in Watford. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review of what you consider to be the best Apple product - explain why you have chosen this item.

Design & Technology

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read unless there is a specific TASK OUTCOME.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read 'The Design Thinking Toolbox: A Guide to Mastering the Most Popular and Valuable Innovation Methods' by Michael Lewrick, Patrick Link and Larry Leifer. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. Read 'The Way Things Work Now' by Daivd Macaulay. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

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  1. Research sustainable furniture design and write an article explaining an interesting way to make an item of furniture in a sustainable way.
  2. Write a proposal for using sustainable materials to make something that is currently not made of sustainable materials.

Listen

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  1. Listen to a variety of episodes from 'Design Technology TV' on Youtube and compare the episodes you have watched - which one was most engaging? Why?
  2. Listen to 'The Magic of Making: The story of Lego Design' on Youtube.

Watch

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  1. If you have access to Netflix, watch 'Abstract: the Art of Design'
  2. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' TV series

Create

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  1. Be inspired by reading 'Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects' by Jack Challoner. Photograph your creation.
  2. Create a 3D pop up birthday card

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the V&A museum in London and focus on the design and technology aspects of the exhibits. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit the design museum, London. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.

Drama

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read a playscript of your choice that is not studied in class or in Drama club. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. Read a Shakespeare playscript of your choice that has not been studied in class in Drama or English lessons. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

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  1. Write a guide for performers about how they can engage the audience during a performance - strong clear characterisation, interaction, clear story line, clear aims and intentions etc.
  2. Write a short play entitled: 'Missing' Who is missing? Do they get found? What happened? It's up to you…

Listen

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  1. Listen to some classical music, choose a short piece and explain the mood the piece sets - could it be used as the backdrop to a performance that is happy/sad/tense/relaxed etc?
  2. With the speakers' permission, record 3 minutes of family members in conversation - try to make it as 'normal' as possible. Then transcribe what is said into a script for a drama about family life.

Watch

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  1. Watch 'Set design with Mr Turner - a tutorial in set design' on Youtube. Use what you have learnt to sketch the opening set design for a play you have studied in English.
  2. Watch one of the 'Drama KS3' videos relevant to what you have been studying in drama and explain what you have learnt from it.

Create

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  1. Create a set layout for the opening of a play. Think about props/lighting etc.
  2. Visit the V&A and see the Theatre and Performance collection.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit a local or London theatre. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit the London Film Museum. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.

English

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read one of these non-fiction books: 'Touching the void' by Joe Simpson, 'I am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai or 'Mud, Sweat and Tears' by Bear Grylls. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. Read a 'classic' that was written at least 100 years ago. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

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  1. Write a review of a book you have read recently. Research what you should include in a good book review.
  2. Create a review of a sporting match/competition you have seen either live or on television. Give the reader a sense of the excitement of the match/game and be clear as to the skill shown by both teams/players.

Listen

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  1. Listen to one of the Guardian Children's book podcasts.
  2. Listen to the recommended reads on this youtube video and read one of the recommendations.

Watch

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  1. Watch a travel documentary and then write a guide to the key elements that make a successful documentary in this genre.
  2. Watch an animated version of a novel you have read - what has been changed/missed out? Why do you think these changes have been made? How is this form of the text successful/unsuccessful?

Create

Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Create a character profile for a villain and a hero - remember to avoid stereotypes - make your characters as realistic and 'believable' as possible.
  2. Create a detailed guide to a hobby of yours - it should include tips on how to do the hobby successfully as well as why it is enjoyable and any other information someone might need in order to pursue this hobby.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the Dickens museum in London and/or do the walking tour they offer. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit a literary festival, there are lots around the country, the best known on being the Hay on Wye literary festival. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.

French

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below and hand write a 150 word review of it/them. Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Watch the film 'Coco avant Chanel' with subtitles - see how much of it you can understand. TASK OUTCOME: Write a summary of what happens in English.
  2. Read 'The girl who fell from the sky' by Simon Mawer. TASK OUTCOME: Write a 150 word review in English.
  3. Read the weather forecast in French for 7 consecutive days. TASK OUTCOME: Write your own forecast for Paris, France for day 8 (you decide what the weather will be like!)

Write

Hand write your TASK OUTCOME – don’t type it.  Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Imagine you are living in occupied France during WWII. Write a letter to a family member explaining what life is like for you. TASK OUTCOME: Write the letter in French - aim for between 150 and 200 words.
  2. Keep a diary for a month - in French! TASK OUTCOME: Try to write in your diary each day - in French.

Listen

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  1. Listen to a French radio station. TASK OUTCOME: Explain what you have listened to.
  2. Listen to French music – 3 different songs. How are these songs similar/different to music in English? TASK OUTCOME: write your thoughts in 150 words in French.

Watch

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  1. Watch this video about school life in France. TASK OUTCOME: Explain what you learn from the video. You should write about 150 words.
  2. Watch BBC Bitesize to learn more about using 'jouer' and 'faire'. TASK OUTCOME: Write about free time activities using these verbs correctly.
  3. Watch an episode of Peppa Pig in French.

Create

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Create something to show you know the time in French - a poster/a game or even a cake!
  2. Design your ideal classroom layout and label it in detail in French.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit the Tate museum and listen to this podcast: How has London inspired French artists? TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a response to the question in 300 words.

Geography

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read 'Our Earth in Action, Volcanoes by Chris Oxlade. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. Read 'Notes from a small island' by Bill Bryson. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

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  1. Imagine it is the Year 2050 and attempts by governments to reduce carbon emissions have been unsuccessful. Write a diary entry about a day in your life. Think how life might be different (eg rising sea levels).
  2. Write a diary entry for somebody of your age living in an LIC. Think about how their life would differ to yours and try to consider how they might feel about their life - don't make assumptions, do some research first!

Listen

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  1. Listen to BBC4 ‘Tracking the Planet’ TASK OUTCOME: bullet point the key points you pick up from listening to this.
  2. Listen to the BBC world service The Compass: A Tale of Two Rivers: Kuala Lumpur. TASK OUTCOME: summarise in 150-200 words what you learn from this.

Watch

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  1. Listen to BBC Sounds: 'How a volcano shaped the world'. Create a story board to summaries what you learn.
  2. Listen to BBC Sounds: 'When art, geography and politics collide' by Sandy Rodriguez
  3. Watch the TED talk 'Blood Diamond' Migration as a universal human right by Alvaro Huerta
  4. Watch professor Iain Stewart's documentary 'How the Earth made us' (2010)

Create

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  1. Use BBC bitesize to find our more about tectonics and make a model to represent something you have learnt.
  2. Complete a fact file on the impacts of climate change. What do you consider to be the worst 3 impacts? Justify your opinion.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the London Docklands museum and learn aobut the Port of London and its role as a major trading port during the British Empire. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  2. Visit a canal tow path and watch the locks in action. Then explore the canal network in the UK online. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write 300 words on why canals are a masterpiece of engineering and still have a place in society today from a geographer's perspective.

History

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Faces in the smoke' by Josef Pearl. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).
  2. The Silver Spitfire: WWII RAF fighter pilot in his own words' by Wing Commander Tom Neil. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write a review (300 words).

Write

Hand write your TASK OUTCOME – don’t type it.  Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your work, or a clear photograph of your work, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Write a one-page biography of an important twentieth-century figure. For example, Emmeline Pankhurst, Martin Luther King, or Nelson Mandela. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write you one page biography.
  2. Has secondary school education in the UK changed for the better or not in the last 50 years? Research this topic and write a one page response using your research to support your ideas.

Listen

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  1. Children of WWII: listen to all of the clips. TASK OUTCOME: Imagine you were one of these children and write a postcard home.
  2. Listen to a WWII podcast on the link. TASK OUTCOME: Write your reflections/thoughts on the podcast you listen to.

Watch

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  1. My Boy Jack (Film) 2007 - watch this film about the true story of how author Ruyard Kipling and his wife search for their son after he goes missing during WWI. TASK OUTCOME: Which moment in the film was most interesting? Explain you thoughts in detail - about 200 words.
  2. Watch War Horse' film 2011. TASK OUTCOME: Which parts of the film do you feel are realistic and which parts are less realistic from an historic perspective?
  3. Watch Invictus' film 2009. TASK OUTCOME: Watch this film and then write a review of it.

Create

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  1. Create your own 20 minute podcast focusing on one aspect of history that is of interest to you.
  2. Research your own family history going back 100 years and link your family to 3 key historical events.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  • Visit the Churchill War Rooms in London. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.
  • Visit Duxford Imperial War Museum. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.

Mathematics

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. How long is a piece of string?' by Rob Eastaway
  2. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime' by Mark Haddon

Write

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  1. Write a response to this challenge: how many ways can you arrange the letters in a four letter word - is there a formula? Can you do the same for a five letter word?
  2. Find 3 adverts that use maths and analyse how successful the adverts are - how are they persuasive and how does the maths element help?

Listen

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Watch

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  • Watch at least 2 Numberphiles videos and write a review of them.
  • Watch: 3Blue1Brown - provides visually appealing explanations of various mathematical concepts.
  • Watch this Arthur Benjamin TED Talk: 'A performance of mathemagic'.

Create

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  • Make a Columbus Cube
  • Make a time-lapse video of you solving a Rubik's Cube

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  • Explore the STEM discovery centre website. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write 300 words explaining what you like/dislike about what you discover on this website.
  • Visit the Science Museum - focus on the maths gallery and other maths-related exhibits. TASK OUTCOME: Complete the visit form and submit a photo of yourself on this visit.

Music

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read 'Popular music and Society' by Brian Longhurst. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the book.
  2. Read '100 things to know about music' by Jerome Martin

Write

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  1. Write a planned and detailed guide to beginning a new musical instrument. TASK OUTCOME: Detailed written plan.
  2. Write a song or piece of music for a specific instrument. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your song or music and a written explanation of the decisions and choices you made in creating it.

Listen

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  1. Listen to a recording of 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev. TASK OUTCOME: Explain how each instrument suits the animal it represents.
  2. Listen to an album of a friend or relative's choice! TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of what you have listened to.

Watch

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  1. Watch a modern musical. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the performance.
  2. Watch a musical performance - a classical concert or live band. You can watch a televised live performance. TASK OUTCOME. Write a review of the performance.
  3. Watch a 'Music Theory Academy' tutorial video. TASK OUTCOME: Explain what you have learnt from the video.

Create

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Create a musical instrument from junk at home. It must be able to make a range of sounds! TASK OUTCOME: Explain how you instrument works and how you can achieve a range of notes on it. Also supply a photograph of it.
  2. Create a poster to advertise your favourite genre of music. TASK OUTCOME: Submit an image of your colour poster.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit 'Handel and Hendrix House'

Physical Education

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read 'Wayne Rooney: Teenage Kicks - The Street Footballer Who Ruled The World' by Wayne Barton. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of 150 words about your thoughts on this book.
  2. Read 'Boy Racer' by Mark Cavendish. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of 150 words abourt your thoughts on this book.

Write

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  1. Write a sporting commentary for a sporting event you have watched. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your written commentary - remember to explain what you watched and when.
  2. Write a training and nutrition plan to improve overall fitness. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your plan - if you use it, also let us know how you got on.

Listen

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  1. Listen to one of these podcasts Eddie Hearn podcasts. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the podcast you have listened to. What did you learn?
  2. Listen to this podcast by Michael Jordan, famous ex basketball player and businessman. TASK OUTCOME: Summarise the points Michael Jordan makes - why is this speech so inspirational?

Watch

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  1. Watch 'Little Miss Sumo' available on Netflix. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of it - do you think the rules should be changed?
  2. Watch 'Free solo' available via Disney+. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of it.
  3. Watch 'Ronaldo' available via Netflix. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of it.

Create

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  1. Research an unusual sport from another country and create an advertising campaign to introduce the sport to the uk. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your campaign - you should make a poster and a flyer to encourage people to have a go.
  2. Create a week's worth of healthy menus to encourage healthy eating and give energy for sporting success. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your week's plan and an explanation of how this eating plan will help a sportsman to play at his best.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit the World Rugby Museum. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photo of yourself on your visit.
  2. Visit a stadium and take a stadium tour. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photo of yourself on your visit.

Religious Studies

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Ethics: A Very Short Introduction by Simon Blackburn – A clear, accessible introduction to moral philosophy, exploring key ethical theories like utilitarianism. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the book.
  2. The Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu – A classic text of Taoism that explores the relationship between the individual, the universe and ethical living. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the book.

Write

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  1. Keep a Philosophy Journal: Explore questions through writing, art, or music. TASK OUTCOME: Keep the journal for 3 months.
  2. Write a Short Story or Poem – Create a narrative in your poem or short story that explores an ethical or philosophical question, such as the nature of good and evil. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your story or poem.

Listen

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  1. Philosophize this! Podcasts - What is philosophy?
  2. Philosophize this! Podcasts - Resistance love and the importance of failure.

Watch

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  1. Watch 'The story of philosophy' on You tube. TASK OUTCOME: Create a poster to represent what you have learnt. Submit a photograph of your poster or a pdf of it.
  2. 12 Angry Men (1957) – A film that presents ethical questions about justice, prejudice, and moral responsibility, ideal for discussing ethical dilemma. TASK OUTCOME: Reflect on this film and explain how you feel about the ethical questions raised. Write 150 words.
  3. 'Crash Course Philosophy' You tube. TASK OUTCOME: Watch this series of short videos and summarise what you learn from them - watch at least 3 videos.

Create

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  1. Design a Utopian Society: Create a model society based on justice, equality, and happiness. TASK OUTCOME:  Submit a photograph of your model.
  2. Design a Dystopian Society: Create a model and label all the elements that make it dystopian. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photograph of your model.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit a religious building you are not familiar with. TASK OUTCOME: Create a postcard to represent where you have been.
  2. Visit the British Museum and explore the exhibits linked to philosophy, ethics and religions around the world. TASK OUTCOME: Write a reflection on your visit - what did you see and what did it make you think about? Write 150 words.

Science

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky. TASK OUTCOME: Write a summary of the book and answer the question: Which woman do you think was the most 'fearless' and give reasons for your answer.
  2. One, Two, Three…Infinity by George Gamow. TASK OUTCOME: Create your own series of 3 pen and ink science based drawings in the style of the work in this book.

Write

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  1. Write a travel blog from the perspective of a piece of plastic. TASK OUTCOME: Write at least 200 words.
  2. Research a scientific discovery. TASK OUTCOME: Create a poster to explain the discovery to a Year 6 student.

Listen

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  1. Pick a podcast from the link. TASK OUTCOME: Review the podcast you listen to - what have you learnt?
  2. Building a Mars base is a terrible idea - let's do it. TASK OUTCOME Listen to (and watch) this short film - what questions does it raise? What further research could you do to answer your questions? Explain your ideas for further research.

Watch

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  1. Watch Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey. TASK OUTCOME: Explain what you learn from the episode you choose to watch.
  2. Watch the documentary 'If you Build it'. TASK OUTCOME: What engineering processes did you notice being used in this film? How is Physics relevant to this? Explain your answers in 150 words when you have seen the film.
  3. Watch a science fiction film of your choice. TASK OUTCOME: Explain the science behind some of what is happening in the film. For example, do characters record information? Why would this be important for scientists/explorers? Are medicines used? What effect do they have? Are they believable?

Create

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  1. Make your own kite from junk. TASK OUTCOME: Fly your kite - submit a photograph of it and an explanation of the design decisions you made to improve the flying capability of your kite.
  2. Create your own cell - see link for instructions. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photograph of your creation.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, in Kent. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photograph of yourself on your visit and explain what you found interesting or surprising about what you saw there.
  2. Visit Benjamin Franklin House in London. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photograph of yourself on your visit and explain what you found interesting or surprising about what you saw there.

Spanish

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below and hand write a 150 word review of it/them. Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. Read Las aventuras de Isabela by Karen Rowan. TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the story. Write in English.
  2. Use BBC Bitesize Spanish to practice your reading and grammar skills in Spanish. TASK OUTCOME: Submit the exercises you complete.

Write

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  1. Write a letter to a Spanish celebrity or sports personality in Spanish (you don't need to actually send it to them. Ask them about their life and how they got to where they are in their career). TASK OUTCOME: Submit your letter in Spanish.
  2. Write directions from School to the train station in Spanish. TASK OUTCOME: Submit your written directions.

Listen

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  1. Listen to 'Coffee break Spanish'. TASK OUTCOME: Write about what you listen to - how much can you understand?
  2. Listen to genres like reggaetón, pop latino, and flamenco. TASK OUTCOME: Try writing a short review of the music in Spanish.

Watch

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  1. Watch Planeta Calleja. TASK OUTCOME: Explain in English what you have seen.
  2. Watch Senor Jordan on Youtube see link TASK OUTCOME: Explain in English what you have seen.
  3. Watch a Spanish film (use the sub titles to help you understand it) TASK OUTCOME: Write a review of the film in English.

Create

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  1. Translate a song that is in English to Spanish. TASK OUTCOME: Submit the English and translated versions - try to keep the rythm of the song.
  2. Create a model of a famous Spanish landmark. TASK OUTCOME: Submit a photograph of your model and an explanation of what the landmark is and why you chose it.

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Go online and take a virtual tour of a Spanish or Latin American University. TASK OUTCOME: Write about your virtual visit - what was interesting or unexpected about your tour?
  2. Visit 'Hertford Farmers' market (third Thursday of the month when it falls in a holiday) as they have dishes from Spain and Mexico at these markets. TASK OUTCOME: Take a photograph of what you see that is Spanish in origin.

Wellbeing

Read

Read your chosen text(s) from the selection below. The TASK OUTCOME for ‘Read’ tasks is as follows: hand write a 150 word review of what you have read.  Use the SUBMIT button to register completion of each task; then save a copy of each task in your locker on UNIFROG.

  1. The teenage guide to digital wellbeing' by Tanya Toodin and Collins Kids. TASK OUTCOME: Hand write 150 words explaining what you think/feel about what you have read.
  2. The growth mindset for teens: practical lessons & activities to build confidence, problem solve, grow skills and become resilient in 31 days (you are your mindset) by Sydney Sheppard. TASK OUTCOME: Try at least 3 of the 'practical lessons' and review how they did or did not help you. Your review should be 300 words at least.

Write

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  1. Reflect on the past week and write 3 things you are proud of achieving for the week - do this for 3 weeks. They don't need to be big things, small achievements matter too.
  2. Write a healthy eating plan for the week and try to stick to it.

Listen

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  1. Listen to the TedTalk: 'You don't actually know what your future self wants' by Shankar Vedantam.
  2. Tedtalk: 4 Kinds of regret - and what they teach you about yourself by Daniel H. Pink.

Watch

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  1. Youtube: Teenage wellbeing (a UK Crisis?) Mr Salles.
  2. Youtube: The power of Youth - Changing the World, Sanjana Buddi

Create

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  1. Create a 'fab file' in it store photos/certificates, cards from people you care aobut - anything you are proud of or that makes you feel good about yourself.
  2. Create a record of your well-being each day for a month. For each day use a colour key code to identify different moods you can identify in yourself and colour each day in sections: morning/afternoon/evening etc according to how you have felt during the day. Are there patterns? What might you be able to change to improve how you are feeling?

Visit

With the permission of your family, arrange a visit to one of the places mentioned. TASK OUTCOME: take a photograph of yourself at your visit location. Use the SUBMIT button to fill in the form to confirm that you have completed a task. File a copy of your photograph, in your locker in UNIFROG.

  1. Visit a park or a garden and get some inspiration to grow a pot plant of your own. Try to keep it alive! TASK OUTCOME: Take a photo of your plant each week for 3 months.
  2. Go on a 'senses walk' walk somewhere familiar BUT think about the five senses and think about what you are experiencing. Walk for about 15 minutes. When you get home, list what you have experienced. TASK OUTCOME: When you get home, list what you have experienced and explained how this walk was different to other walks when you have not been so focused on your senses. Hand write your response in 150 words.

 

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