Ellesmere College Key Stage 4 Home Learning Update – w/c 29 th June 2020 Hello everyone, We hope you are all ok and you’re enjoying the return of the sunnier weather! There’s plenty more activities to keep you busy this week. Remember - keep safe and wash those hands! English In English this week, you are going to compare the two poems we have been reading Maths In Maths this week, you are going to be focusing on perimeter and area Other learning Creative Arts: This week you’re going to continue with your theme of ‘life’ by looking at abstract art. Independence: This week you’ll be looking at water safety. Understanding the World: This week you will be looking at fertilisation. PSHE: You’ll be learning about consumer rights. Physical Development: You’re going to warm up your body and then try some middle distance running. Don’t forget you can still do PE with Joe Wicks each morning at 9am. Technology: This week you’re going to continue your project on planning a Summer Fete by looking sending an email to the local press to the event. We would love to see pictures of the work and activities you’ve done! Please email them to [email protected]
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Ellesmere College
Key Stage 4 Home Learning Update – w/c 29th June 2020 Hello everyone, We hope you are all ok and you’re enjoying the return of the sunnier weather! There’s plenty more activities to keep you busy this week. Remember - keep safe and wash those hands!
English
In English this week, you are going to compare the two poems we have been
reading
Maths
In Maths this week, you are going to be focusing on perimeter and area
Other learning
Creative Arts: This week you’re going to continue with your theme of ‘life’ by looking at abstract art.
Independence: This week you’ll be looking at water safety.
Understanding the World: This week you will be looking at fertilisation.
PSHE: You’ll be learning about consumer rights.
Physical Development: You’re going to warm up your body and then try some middle distance running. Don’t
forget you can still do PE with Joe Wicks each morning at 9am.
Technology: This week you’re going to continue your project on planning a Summer Fete by looking
sending an email to the local press to the event.
We would love to see pictures of the work and activities you’ve done! Please email them to [email protected]
Abstract Art Continuing the ‘Life’ theme this week we will look at abstract art and have a go at creating animals or people using shapes only.
So what is abstract art? Abstract art is modern art which does not represent images of our everyday world. It has colour, lines and shapes (form), but they are not intended to represent objects or things in the way that we actually see them!
You will need:
Instructions:
Step 1. Take a look at the examples. What shapes can you see in the pictures? See how many circles, squares, rectangles and triangles you can see. Can you find any other shapes? Step 2. Think about what element of ‘life’ you want to draw. Will it be a human or an animal? Step 3. Using different shapes, draw out your design. Remember the key word is abstract so it doesn’t ‘need’ to look like what it is supposed to. It’s about what the artist (you) can see. Step 4. Time to add some colour. It doesn’t matter if you use a different colour for what it should actually be – this is what makes it abstract!
Things to remember when making abstract art… ● choose strong shapes ● get up close ● use colour to grab attention ● use repeating patterns ● use lines and curves Have fun!
Water Safety
Equipment: Instructions: Activity 1.
Activity 2 Equipment: Instructions:
What have you circled and why? How could you make each situation safer?
Activity 3
Water Dangers Equipment: pencil Instructions: Draw a line to match the word with the correct description.
Cold water shock
Rip currents
Tides
-a beach that was clear yesterday at 5pm
might be completely covered in sea at the
same time today. A beach can seem like a
huge playground but the tide can come in
very quick!
-is the body's response to being suddenly
immersed into cold water of around 15°C
or lower, this will seriously affect your
breathing and capability to move.
-are strong currents running out to sea,
which can quickly drag people and debris
away from the shallows of the shoreline
and out into deep water.
Talk to someone at home about what you think the word fertilisation means.
We will be looking at fertilisation in humans this week.
Watch this clip about fertilisation:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p011l5mb
Can you have a chat with someone about what you have seen? What have you learnt that is new?
Below are some statements to describe fertilisation. Write or cut them out and put them in the right order, then make a comic strip of pictures to go with each sentence so that it tells the story of how fertilisation happens.
Consumer Rights What do these 2 words mean? Let’s have a look… Consumer is a person who purchases goods or services for personal use. Rights is the legal entitlement that supports the consumer.
Introduction When you buy something, the law gives you certain rights that protect you if its faulty. When you buy an item from a shop or online the law says it must be: ● satisfactory quality and to last for an expected time ● fit for purpose ● as described – matches the description on the packaging or what you have been told. If an item doesn’t meet any of these rights you will usually have the right to a ● repair ● replacement ● refund These rights apply to most items that you buy from a shop. To return an item you will need to have proof of purchase – this is usually the receipt you are given but may also include a bank statement. If you receive a present and it contains a gift receipt your legal rights are a little different. You cannot return the item for a cash refund but stores will allow an exchange or a credit note. All shops have different return policy’s that include the length of time that you have to return an item. These details are usually on the receipt but it can vary between 7 days and up to 30 days.
Activity 1 Equipment: someone to role play with
**After reading each of the scenarios look back at the introduction and decide why you might be entitled to a refund or replacement. ** Scenario 1 You have bought a pair of new Converse. When you get home you notice the sole has come unstuck. You have your receipt and it has been 10 days since you bought them. What should you do? Scenario 2 You have purchased a new iPad on the internet. When you open the packaging, it is an iPad copy and not genuine although it does not say this on the advert. What do you do? Scenario 3 You have brought a new jumper and have worn it a couple of times. After washing you notice that the seam on the arm has come un-done and there is a hole. What should you do? Scenario 4 You are out shopping but need to get home. You really like a pair of jeans so you buy them and think they will be okay. When you get home, they are too big and do not fit you! What should you do? Scenario 5 It is your birthday and you receive a top from a family member. You don’t like it but they have given you the gift receipt. What should you do?
Activity 2
Answers 1. You can have refund if the item you bought is then damaged or broken. It is not fit for purpose or has not lasted an expected amount of time.
2. If the item is faulty it is not fit for purpose and you are entitled to a refund. 3. Most shops will have a time limit on how long you have to take something back. If you go over this time limit they do not have to issue a refund. 4. You can receive a refund on something if it doesn’t fit, you have changed your mind or it is not wanted. Just make sure you have your receipt as proof of purchase and it is within the time limit for a refund or an exchange of the shop.
5. When you have a git receipt you are entitled to an exchange or credit note but not a cash refund.
Warming up It’s really important that before you start doing any kind of physical activity, you do a warm up. Do each of these exercises for 30 seconds, resting for 10 seconds between each one.
Do each of these stretches for 10 seconds each:
Middle distance running Equipment: stopwatch, water bottle, internet/ smart phone (with maps) – if you have one. Don’t worry if not. Instructions:
1. Before you set off, it is a good idea to plan a route (1-3km) i.e. around the block or around your nearest park. You can use this website to help https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplanner
2. Once you have planned your route you need to warm up and make sure you have a water bottle you can carry with you.
3. From the start point , start the stopwatch and begin running. You can get a parent or sibling to time you.
4. Following your route try and pace yourself (don’t go to fast, you should be able to talk while you run)
5. On completion of the route stop the stopwatch and record the time. 6. Have 3 attempts over the week – try and beat your PB each day.
Alternatives: To make it easier – Fast walk the route or Jog then walk then jog again, using landmarks eg lampposts) to help you know when to change. To make it harder – Challenge yourself to run faster for short sections of the route eg. between lampposts or one side of the park.
School Summer Fete Equipment: Crayons, PC, Pen, Pencil, Paper, Ruler Brief: This is a pretend project in order to get you to develop new ICT skills and to allow you the opportunity to also utilise your existing knowledge and skills. You have been asked to organise a school summer fete, to take place in July on the MUGA at Ellesmere College. You should have already completed last week’s task which was to create a mood board and design and produce a promotional item. Instructions for the task for this week: This week you are going to compose an email that you are going to send to the local press to help promote your event.
What is email?
Composing an email
You are now going to write an email to the local paper, the Ellesmere Gazette, to ask them to help you to promote your event. To help you compose your email write down all the information you think they will need to know in the box below.
