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YEAR 10 Curriculum Newsletter Welcome to our termly place to start. Follow this link to a selection Reminders/Key dates: curriculum newsletter. of radio performances of the novella. This BBC resource also has links to sets of Autumn term Pupils have started their GCSE courses study notes that pupils can use to develop 7 September - 18 December this year and in most subjects this builds knowledge of the text: https://www.bbc.co. Training day on all their learning over the years. It is uk/programmes/b03g64q4 23 October more important than ever that pupils start This link will allow pupils to access a wide to become more involved in their home Half term range of Dickens’ non fiction writing, which 26 October - 30 October learning which will either be set by their will support them with their Paper 2 subject teachers or involve independent Non-fiction unit. Spring term 2021 study and review of their learning to date. 5 January - 26 March Please find our assessment calendar, Half term 2021 dates for parents evening (virtual) and SCIENCE 15 February - 19 February reports on the school website. In Year 10 pupils continue their GCSE ENGLISH courses in science. Pupils have now made the choice to study either the ‘triple science’ or ‘combined trilogy science’ course. Both qualifications are What are we doing this term? administered by and assessed by the Pupils will be preparing for their AQA AQA exam board. English Literature Paper 2 in the lead up to This term, all pupils will start by studying half term. This unit involves the study of animal and plant transport in Biology, the first eight poems from the Power and structure and bonding in Chemistry and Conflict cluster, and the development of energy transfers in Physics. Further the pupils ability to compare poems linked information about these courses, along by theme. The remaining seven poems in with supporting documentation can be the cluster will be taught later in the year. found online via the AQA website. After half term, pupils will move onto the study of ‘A Christmas Carol’. They will To help pupils throughout their GCSE read the full text and complete a range of science course, there are a variety of extract-based analyses to replicate the excellent resources on YouTube including questions that will come up in the exam. free science lessons, Fuse School and Cognito. What can you do to support your child? Talk to them about what they are doing. Pupils will be provided with a copy of the poetry anthology but they will require their MATHS own copy of ‘A Christmas Carol’ to allow them to annotate the text in lessons. We would like to use this opportunity to There will be a letter coming out shortly welcome year 10s back into school and with advice about which copies to also to thank parents for all the support purchase of the set texts. Look out for any they offered during the lockdown. Most Charles Dickens documentaries on TV, pupils participated well with the online and you could watch ‘The Man Who work and so they have come back to Invented Christmas’ on Netflix - this is a school with a positive mindset and desire biopic which looks at Dickens’ life at the to be successful. time he was writing the Novella. Refurbishment We had planned and scheduled being carried out Wider reading: Many of Dickens’ novels assessments for the year group at the end in the explore the idea of poverty; Oliver Twist Food Technology of the last academic year to guide us in classroom. and Little Dorritt would be an excellent Autumn
Year 10 MATHS (cont….) GEOGRAPHY (cont….) grouping our pupils into higher and foundation groups, landscapes of the UK. We will also learn how human but due to lockdown, this did not take place. For this activity changes these landscapes. Following this, we reason, we will let all pupils sit a test at the end of this will learn about coastal landscapes – the processes half term. which change them and how human activity interacting with the physical environment changes our coasts. This Just like last academic year, all homework will be set on will include an in-depth study of the coast at Dawlish ‘mathswatchvle’. Pupils are also advised to do at least Warren and how this can be managed sustainably. River one hour of independent learning every week in addition landscapes will be the last section in this topic and will to their homework. This should be spaced out as 20 include a study of how physical processes change river minute or 15 minute sessions on any of the online landscapes and how interaction between these and platforms or using revision guides or mathematics work human activity causes flooding. We also learn about books. how we can manage hazards such as flooding. Our At the start of every lesson, all pupils are supposed to in-depth study will be of the River Tees. complete the starter questions from their starter booklet. Following this, we move to Topic 2 – Weather Hazards These are exam style questions which are aimed at and Climate Change. This includes learning about exposing pupils to the nature of the short GCSE AO1 atmospheric circulation and how this causes global questions which usually carry a mark or two. It is weather patterns. We also consider climate change in therefore very important that all pupils take them detail – the natural causes of this and how these have seriously. now been superseded by human causes of global We would like to ask that all pupils come into school with warming. After learning about global climate patterns, their scientific calculators; pupils need to start using we focus on the causes, impacts and human response them regularly because they have to be used in two out to both hurricanes and drought, with a focus on of their three GCSE mathematics exams, and we are Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Haiyan – tropical storms unable to provide any for pupils in lessons. affecting the USA as a developed country and the Philippines as an emerging country. We will consider drought in California and compare this with the PE experience of drought in Ethiopia, a developing country. Throughout the course, pupils will have opportunity to Physical education looks a little different this year for learn and practise a variety of geographical skills, every key stage. Despite many considerations to make, including maths and English skills, and to experience regarding various guidelines, we’ve still managed to and practise a variety of GCSE questions. create a broad curriculum across secondary. For the first Homework will be set regularly and will be designed to time, we’ve introduced summer sports to September, as help pupils remember information and apply this. they were missed during May to July, and fortunately we’ve had the weather to suit– long may it continue. Together with working hard during lessons and homework, pupils can further support themselves by Things start to differ in year 10 and 11 core PE, where using: they have the opportunity to sculpt their curriculum BBC Bitesize – GCSE Geography – Edexcel slightly, through some options. For the first time, one of Seneca – a quiz platform – GCSE Geography the options for year 10 is the ‘Sports Leaders’ Edexcel A qualification. By the end of the course pupils will have a qualification that is recognised on personal statements, giving them that ‘extra something’ to stand out on college and 6th form applications. The other two options, for year 10 core PE, include either a fitness or HISTORY performance focus; delivered through various different sports. Ways to help your child`s learning: Learn around the subject – this could include GEOGRAPHY reading fiction or non-fiction books about the topic. It can also involve watching documentaries, films or programmes such as Horrible Histories. Pupils have a recommended list in their topic booklet and on the We are following the GCSE Geography (9-1) Edexcel A Google Classroom. specification. Talk to your child about their work in school – We have begun our GCSE studies with Component 1 – challenge their ideas. History is often about different The Physical Environment, Topic 1 – Changing Land- viewpoints of the same event. By talking about the scapes of the UK. To start with, we will have an over- work, it can help create new ideas and deepen the view of UK landscapes, learning about rock types and understanding of what happened. characteristics and how these, and a range of physical Check the quiz homework is being completed processes, form distinctive upland and lowland accurately and that revision material is being Autumn
Year 10 HISTORY (cont….) MUSIC (cont….) prepared as lessons are taught. Each quiz can be further develop understanding of the progression and taken three times. After each attempt, if the pupil development of popular music. Watch concerts and has not achieved 100%, this is an opportunity to gigs online. Attend instrumental lessons, develop check their work before trying the quiz again. This regular practice routines, complete all homework tasks will help to improve the overall results. and thoroughly prepare for listening tests. Learn key words in the glossary in the topic booklet. Greater understanding of the key words will bring about a deeper understanding of the subject. Encourage your child to create revision materials as DRAMA they learn the topic, rather than wait until the end – more preparation = less stress later! In GCSE Drama, pupils have been exploring the theatre Encourage your child to look at the Google sector in line with Component 1 of the GCSE course. Classroom and the resources available to them – Pupils will be learning about: pace, rhythm, atmosphere this includes all the materials used in lesson. This and themes within a performance; the different roles and can help with revision and preparation of revision responsibilities in the theatre; as well as an overview of material. the production elements to a theatre (lighting, costume, Support your child in a ‘Little but often’ form of set design and sound). This knowledge will then be revision. 30 minutes three times a week is more applied to writing a critical review of a live theatre effective than an hour and a half, once a week. recording. We will continue to explore the chosen live It is never too early to start revision! production and the social, political and historical contexts in lessons over the year. Pupils have also begun refreshing knowledge of the theatre practitioners: ART Stanislavski, Brecht, Boal and Artaud which were studied in Year 9. Year 10 pupils have also been introduced to new practitioners: Berkoff, Grotowski and Cultures Meyerhold. This work will continue next half term. In order to extend their learning further, we would Year 10 pupils begin their course with a two week recommend pupils research a performance based on drawing workshop. They will be experimenting with one of the practitioners and form a case study on it - this different drawing materials and working to a variety of will help pupils to see how the practitioner style is scales. They will then move onto look at ‘World Cultures’ evident in performance. as a starting point for their GCSE coursework. Pupils should have chosen a culture to study in detail and Next term, pupils will be exploring a range of stimuli to should now be collecting photographs and images to create devised drama which is in preparation for support and develop their own ideas - we want to see Component 2 of the GCSE course. sketchbooks full of interesting pictures and images. Pupils will also research ceramic artists and design a clay vessel to represent their chosen culture. DANCE MUSIC In GCSE dance, pupils will begin to explore each component of the course including performance, choreography and analysis. For performance, pupils will begin to learn the two key set phrases in readiness for Pupils have 5 lessons of music per fortnight and are their performance exam. This is to be part of the Dance linking listening, analysis, performance and Showcase in June. Pupils will also participate in composition. They will be studying the Conventions of workshops in which they will explore different movement Pop (1950s to present day) and joining together as a techniques and phrases that will eventually be part of whole class to gain understanding of performing as a their duet/trio as per the dance course. Pupils will also larger group and the role of the individual parts to the begin to explore the beginnings of the choreographic overall texture of the music. They will be studying process and how to create creative and interesting composition and learning how to use chord patterns as a dances from set stimuli. starting point and developing rhythmic ideas to create melodies, hooks and riffs. They will also be developing Finally, pupils will begin to apply theoretical knowledge their own performance on their chosen instrument. They to Sections A and B of Component 2 (written exam). will be listening and analysing music using the elements Pupils will understand the importance of safe dance of music. They also study the theory of music throughout practice, choreographic processes and performance the year to support their understanding of musical skills. scales, clefs, notation, note and pitch values as well as time signatures. Further learning / Ways to support this learning: Listen to examples of music from the 1950s - 1980s to Autumn
Year 10 HOSPITALITY and CATERING MFL (cont….) Pupils have started this term learning ‘The structure of work alongside Miss Vandewyer in German lessons and the Hospitality and Catering Industry’, which is one of run a lunchtime German club for those pupils who are the four units for the exam. We also look forward to keen to deepen their knowledge of German-speaking introducing the pupils to the newly refurbished food culture and the German language. technology classroom. The room has been refitted, with What can you do to support your child? new sinks, worktops and cupboards and we are very excited to share this with the pupils this term. As soon as Helping your child does not mean having to know we can start cooking, we will be building up the essential French or German. Similarly to the advice in English, practical skills that pupils need to master this year. We encourage them to become ‘word detectives’; making will be making pasta, roux sauces, bread and choux links with English and other languages that they know pastry. During this term, pupils will be participating in will help them to guess what words mean. In order to The Rotary Club’s Young Chef award, where their achieve a good pass and the higher grades at GCSE cooking will be judged by Josef Plattne - Head Chef at level, that is, Grades 5 - 9, it is essential that pupils have Cranfield University. It is vital that this year, pupils an understanding of verb usage, and of the past, remember their ingredients every week. present and future tenses. The most effective way to . learn verbs and items of vocabulary is by practising, little Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require and often. Some pupils prefer to use a vocabulary sheet, support with this. whilst others prefer to use free language learning websites such as Duolingo and Memrise. Most pupils already have a Memrise account but we will be MFL reminding pupils how to log on and access courses directly linked to what they are learning in school. To support with reading and listening skills, Castle What are we doing this term? Newnham also subscribes to Pearson Active Learn resources and we will be setting tasks via their website. French Pupils will begin by talking about where they live: the geographical features and discussing what there is to do and to see in the area. They will describe their town or BPE village, giving both positive and negative opinions, and they will learn key facts about some of the regions of France. Leading up to half term, pupils will be This half term pupils will be studying the Holocaust. introduced to the simple future tense (what you ‘will’ do): They will be examining what took place during the they will learn how to discuss the weather forecast and Holocaust and considering how survivors adapted to life make plans referring to the future. After half term, pupils afterwards. Pupils could look at the Holocaust Memorial will move on to the topic of holidays. As well as Day website (www.hmd.org.uk) or Yad Vashem website describing past holidays, they will also learn how to (www.yadvashem.org) for further information. They describe their dream holiday using the conditional tense could also read books e.g. Anne Frank’s Diary. After this (what you ‘would’ do). Finally, pupils will prepare role pupils will be looking at a topic on extremism. play scenarios for ordering food in a restaurant and booking a room in a hotel. This year the Modern Languages team welcomes Design Technology Mrs Young who brings with her a wealth of experience teaching GCSE Modern Languages; she has been impressed by Year 10s effort in French, so Pupils in Year 10 will be learning the following over the keep up the good work everyone! Autumn term: German Paper size, weight & quality Pupils will begin by talking about role models and how Commercial printing they inspire us. They will then move on to describing Surface treatment and printing their home and talking about a typical day, using Looking at Recycling paper separable verbs and reflexive verbs. Leading up to half Make a prototype for a printing process. term, pupils will be revising food and discussing traditional German meals; they will also talk about a meal and give opinions using the past tense. After half term, pupils will move on to the topic of social media and technology, discussing both how they use them and the related advantages and disadvantages. We are looking forward to the arrival of our two exchange teachers from Bamberg, Bedford’s twin town in Germany. Mr Hochdorfer and Miss Von Rueden will Autumn
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