KS3: Supporting your child this summer Please find below a list of resources to help you support your child with their learning. Science Make flashcards on the scientific vocabulary you have learnt this year. Use BBC Bitesize & Sam Learning regularly. https://www.bbc.com/education/levels/z4kw2hv Use Sam Learning regularly. https://www.samlearning.com/ Mathematics Revise and learn timetables up to 12x12. Go over work done on Fractions, Decimals and Percentages. Use Mathswatch online tutor to support learning of challenging topics (Grade 1-4). Complete Mathswatch Summer intervention homework. https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ Purchase GCSE 9-1 Maths Target books. Two books covering all topics for £4. Begin to look at and attempt to complete Past exam Maths 9-1 papers on line @ Mathsgenie.co.uk. English Read recommended texts from the KS3 Reading List. This can be found on the VLE/English Department. https://sites.google.com/kingsfordschool.org.uk/english/reading-lists Create a vocabulary booklet with new words and definitions that you discover while reading. Languages – French / Spanish Log on to Linguascope to play language games www.linguascope.com Username: Kingsford1 Password: bravo! Log on to www.quizlet.com to revise all the vocabulary for this year: search L_Springett for FRENCH and KPadwickGraham for SPANISH Log on to Rosetta Stone https://kingsford.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US/ Username: (your school computer log on) Password: kingsford Languages- Mandarin Log on GoChinese to finish all the lessons and exercises content of Supplementary Resources for Jinbu 1 and Jinbu 2. http://eu.gochinese.net/goChinese/index.jsp Make flashcards on the vocabulary of GCSE Vocabulary list (Adexcel) (NEW) ‘B2 Identity and Culture- What my family and friends are like’ on GoChinese. https://quizlet.com/204517821/how-to-use-quizlet-flash-cards/ Design & Technology Practise isometric drawing and rendering (three tone shading). Research different materials. BBC Bitesize. SAM learning. https://www.samlearning.com/ www.technologystudent.com Art Visit Galleries and Museums to get a list of artist/art works that you like https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/london-attraction/museum/free-museums-in-london Practice drawing from observation Take your own pictures and experiment with lighting and composition Food Technology Plan and practise cooking different dishes at home Research different ingredients – fibres/proteins/carbs etc. BBC Bitesize SAM learning https://www.samlearning.com/ Drama Watch live theatre performance (at theatre or using NT Live in cinemas) Complete SAM learning Drama asks to practice key terminology Involvement in summer school/Saturday drama classes. PE Join a sports club. https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/School-holiday-schemes.aspx#Holidayclubsandplayschemes Revise the body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, Muscular and Skeletal). Music Practice instrument/singing. Use of SAM learning to practice key terminology. Attend live music performances (not Popular music! Orchestral concerts etc).