1. InnovationOpportunityAchievement Year 12: How Can You Support Your Child with Independent Learning Challenges in Term 2? University Technical College Bolton

2. UTC Bolton will provide an outstanding technical and academic education for 14-19 year olds where every student, through personalised learning and clear goals, will stretch their boundaries and learn more than they thought possible in order to create the next generation of scientists, healthcare practitioners, engineers and entrepreneurs. Your future starts here

3. Homework V Independent Learning Homework is only effective when a student is provided with a meaningful opportunity to review and consolidate learning independently from their taught lessons. Hence, here at UTC Bolton, we refer to homework as independent learning. Independent learning tasks are only set when sufficient learning has taken place to review and consolidate knowledge, understanding and skills. Independent learning encourages life long learning. Independent learning is the difference between a good grade and a great grade.

4. Introducing our Independent Learning Calendar Every parent has usually asked the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’. The familiar response, ‘No!’, often ends the dialogue. Our Independent Learning Calendar lets you see what topics are currently being taught across the curriculum and what independent learning challenges have been set.

5. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Advanced English Literature WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1-7Carol Ann Duffy – Mean Time poetry collection Read the poems. Close contextual analysis http://www.scottishpo etrylibrary.org.uk/poet ry/poets/carol-ann- duffy 1-7Jane Eyre- Charlotte BronteAnalyse characters Themes Plot context Charlotte Bronte: A life, Claire Harman BBC Bitesize Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016

6. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area: Advanced Biology WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 DNA replication/structureMake model of DNA structureScool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 2 Revision: enzymes/DNA/ Biomolecules Revision resource: mind mapScool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 3 Protein synthesisMarvel characters comic stripScool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/ Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 4 Cells 1Make model/ bake a Eukaryotic cake. Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Biology- Campbell and Reece Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 5 Cells 2Make model/ bake a Prokaryotic cake. Scool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Grey’s anatomy Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 6 MitosisStop frame animationScool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Grey’s anatomy Edmodo / Ldrive Alevel/ Biology text books 7 Revision BookletAll topics covered for examScool.com/biology mad.com /bbc bitesize.com/Martin All class notes / bbc bitesize/biologymad/school.com Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani show Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016Edexcel past paper website – Mr Rubbani to show

7. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Advanced Chemistry WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 Electrons and BondingStructure and Bonding Quiz: http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci _htm_files/mcbond.HTM A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS https://chemrevise.files.wordpres s.com/2014/04/f321-mod-2- electrons-bonding-and- structure.pdf 2 3 Shapes of MoleculesShapes of molecules quiz: http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci _htm_files/mcshape.HTM A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci _htm_files/15shape.pdf 4 Watch clip and summarise: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=35ERQTpXCTs https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=35ERQTpXCTs 5 Intermolecular ForcesWatch clip and summarise: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Ipj_wir5uOE A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS 6 7 PeriodicityDesign a poster to display all some trends shown in the periodic table (completed on A3) A-Level Chemistry for OCR A Textbook, Year 1 and AS https://chemrevise.files.wordpres s.com/2014/12/f321-mod-3-the- periodic-table.pdf Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016Past papers and mark schemes http://ocr.org.uk/i-want- to/download-past-papers/ Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016Past papers and mark schemes http://ocr.org.uk/i-want- to/download-past-papers/

8. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area: Advanced Physics WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 Is it sensible to spend so much money discovering new particles? Produce a poster answering 3 questions: 1- what particles/anitparticles have been discovered? 2. How they were discovered? and 3. why were they looked for? http://www.odec.ca/proje cts/2007/port7s2/antimatt er.html http://www.vectorsite.net /tpqm_06.html http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/cern/ideas/an timatter.html http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/p ublic/bigbang/file4.html watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P- FGw5KUeo 2How is annihilation of matter and antimatter used in forming a PET scan? Answer the question in the form of a leaflet, as if you were working for a local hospital http://www.nhs.uk/pages/ home.aspxwww.iop.orgwww.iop.org (Institute of Physics) 3What is the Higg’s boson and why is it so important to the standard model? Answer the question, by producing a scientific poster http://www.particleadvent ure.org/quarks_leptons.ht ml http://home.cern/topics/higgs-boson 4The family of QuarksProduce a pack of cards using Quarks, showing the properties and characteristics of the quarks http://sciencepark.etacud e.com/particle/introductio n.php http://hyperphysics.phy- astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/quark.html http://hyperphysics.phy- astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/meson.html 5How digital cameras use the Photoelectric effect?Produce a 2 minute audio speech explaining how the digital camera uses the photoelectric effect http://physics.info/photoe lectric/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcSY V8bJox8 And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qKr OF-gJZ4 6Searching for life in our planetsExplain, using the idea of spectra, how astronomers are searching for life in other planets. Present your research in the form of a scientific poster. http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/S/Spectral+Lin e http://www.colorado.edu/ physics/2000/quantumzon e/ Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI50 GBUJ48s 7Review ChristmasRevision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016Past papers and mark www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and- a-level/physics-7407-7408/teaching- resources Christmas

9. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Advanced Computer Science WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther ReadingOther Useful Resources 1Python ProgrammingProgramming Challengeswww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 2Software – Operating systemsAnswer the question: Why is Windows the most popular desktop operating system despite its costs? Dynamic Learningwww.Microsoft.com 3Python ProgrammingProgramming Challengeswww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 4Software – distributed and embeddedCreate a poster giving different examples of embedded software Dynamic Learningwww.softwareengineerinsider. com 5Python ProgrammingProgramming Challengeswww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 6Software – applications, utilities & closed source vs open source Write an analysis of Microsoft Word vs Libre Office drawing comparisons on the open source/closed source models Dynamic Learninghttps://www.libreoffice.org/ 7Python ProgrammingComplete challenges over Christmas www.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class Christmas

10. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area : Advanced Mathematics WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1Co-ordinate GeometryNrich challenges nrich.maths.org Plus magazine: https://plus.maths.org Autograph and geogebra https://www.geogebra.org 2MyMaths lessons www.mymaths.co.uk 3Sequences and SeriesNrich challengesPlus magazineGeogebra 4MyMaths lessons 5DifferentiationNrich challengesPlus magazineAutograph and geogebra 6MyMaths lessons 7IntegrationNrich challengesPlus magazineAutograph and geogebra Christmas MyMaths lessons Christmas

11. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Advanced Psychology WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther Reading Other Useful Resources 1 ObedienceFactors effecting obedience: Identify how the factors of gender, culture and locus of control can influence obedience Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS http://www.simplypsychology.org/mil gram.html http://www.psychteacher.co.uk/social -influence/individual-differences- independent-behavior.html 2 BPS Ethical guidelines poster: If Milgram did his experiment today, what ethical guidelines Milgram breach Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we- do/ethics-standards/ethics-standards 3 PrejudiceWatch the clip and summarise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P0iP2Zm6a4 http://www.simplypsychology.org/pre judice.html http://www.simplypsychology.org/pre judice.html 4 Describe how situation and culture can influence prejudice. Use an example Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS 5 Classic and Contemporary StudiesEvidence of Prejudice: In groups prepare a presentation on Sherif’s (1954/61) study. You must cover the aim, procedures, results, conclusions, strengths and weaknesses. http://www.simplypsychology.org/rob bers-cave.html 6 & 7 MethodologyComplete the quiz via the link from www.studysock.guru www.studysock.guru Edexcel for A-Level Psychology, Year 1 and AS http://www.simplypsychology.org/res earch-methods.html Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemes www.studysock.guru Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemes www.studysock.guru

12. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Advanced Geography WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 Landforms of Fluvial ErosionDetail on specific landforms linking to rejuvenation http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a- level/geography http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/ A- level/AQA/Year%2012/AS_Revisio n.htm http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/ A- level/AQA/Year%2012/Rivers_Floo ds/Rivers%20main.htm http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/ A- level/AQA/Year%2012/Population /Population%20main.htm 2 Landforms of Fluvial DepositionAssessment on linking processes to landform formation/Revision 3 Magnitude-Frequency of flood risks and management strategies Research on appropriate technology in LEDCs and MEDCs/Revision 4 Rivers Topic Assessment and Intro to Population Indicators Are factors for migration the same today as in the past or different 5 Population Mapping and AnalysisComplete feedback from Rivers Assessment 6 Demographic Transition Model and its ValidityWhen do you think the UK moved through each stage and why? 7 Population StructuresAssessment on Population pyramid analysis Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016

13. Introducing our Express Take Away Every parent has usually asked the question, ‘Have you got any homework?’. The familiar response, ‘I’ve completed everything!’, often ends the dialogue. Our Express Take Away menu put you back in control as a parent. If a student says that nothing has been set then the menu enables you to set an appropriately challenging and worthwhile task as an independent learning activity.

14. Authentic independent Learning and Reflective Cuisine Welcome to UTC Bolton’s Express Takeaway menu, delivering fresh, hot and delicious independent learning tasks straight to your doorstep! Choose your independent learning task from the menu. The UTC crest rating indicates the difficulty of each task, ranging from ‘a quick consolidation’ to ‘moderate’ to ‘challenging’. You can only try each dish once and you must order a different course each time! Enjoy your food! Scientific Starters Core Main Courses Tweet and Sour ………………………………………… Write a tweet (no more than 140 characters) explaining a key skill we have covered this term. Word Ton Soup …………………………………………. Choose 3 how science works key words and explain how they relate to an experiment we have done this term Mixed Platter ……………………………. Watch a TV programme on YouTube or Catch Up about a topic you are studying and summarise the content Mini Spring Rules ………………………………..……. Create an A4 poster explaining an important concept you have used this term Speech Cocktail ………………………………………… Find a news item about a topic you are studying and summarise it in your own words Spicy Baked Numbers ……………………………… Choose a Maths topic and show how it can be used in science Yu Teach Tu …………………………………….………… Choose a skill we have studied this year and design a revision task for the class to complete. Aromatic Audit ……………………………………….... Complete a forensic audit of your skills on an extended piece of writing using ‘What is the quality of communication?’ criteria. Photo Phuey ……………………………………………… Choose a photograph to summarise a topic you have studied – justify your choice. Spicy Song Sauce ……………………………………… Write a song or a poem inspired by any topic you have covered in a lesson this term. Foo Yung Facebook …………………………………. Create a Facebook Profile Page for a scientist, historical person or writer you have studied this term. Assorted Quiz Questions …….……………………. Create a ten question quiz for your classmates based on this week’s lessons. Photo Fritter ………………..……………………..……. Create a iMovie trailer to illustrate a topic you have covered this term. Cross Curricular Curry ………………………… Choose a topic from another subject, other than English and Maths, and show how you can link it to science Crispy Crossword ……………………………………… Make a crossword using only key terms from a subject of your choice this term. Don’t forget to write detailed clues! Creative Cracker …………………………….………… Produce a piece of artwork, or a 3D model, to demonstrate your understanding of our current topic. King Plan Platter …………………………………….... Plan the follow-on to today’s lesson, using the ‘5 minute lesson plan’ to structure your ideas. Collect a template from your teacher to complete this task! Spare Ribs ………………………………………… Create a board game based on a topic from this term. It should test skills and knowledge. A spicy selection of literacy-focused starters to whet your appetite! Hit your homework hunger hard with this mouth-watering selection of main courses! How to order

15. Chef’s Specials Engineering Sharers Mixed Media Special ………………………………… Create a movie, a video blog, or a documentary explaining a topic or area of study from a subject of your choice this term. This dish is served with free equipment hire and a video editing master class. Our Head Chef, Mr Goddard, recommends this dish to those with an eye for detail and an interest captivating the interest of your peers. A lot of work involved here, but worth it in the end! Spicy Storyboard Supreme ………………………. Create an A3, full colour storyboard depicting key moments from this week’s lessons. Recommended for all budding artists, this dish requires a keen eye for observation and the ability to select and summarise important information. Be sure of your facts if you’re brave enough to tackle this monster meal! Hero Platter …………………..…………………………. Create a Scientific superhero and produce a comic book / photo story / film of one of their adventures. What powers would they have? How would they use them? Can you explain the science behind them? There’s no end of fun to be had with this super-sized, superhero dish! The Great British Bake off……………………..……. Bake a cake inspired by a topic covered in a lesson of your choice this term! One of the tastiest dishes on the Takeaway Menu! What better way to demonstrate your understanding of a key topic than designing a themed cake for your classmates to enjoy! The only edible entry on the menu! Get your teeth into these extra spicy dishes! They come highly recommended but be warned: they’re not for the faint hearted! Don’t want to eat alone? A meal with friends can be great fun, too! Try out one of these sensational sharers! Reflective Desserts Progress Pie ………….…………………………………… Write your own teacher-style progress report for this week’s lessons. Rapid Reflection Roulade …………………………. Complete a ‘five-minute reflection plan’ based on this week’s lessons. Edible Extension ……………….………………………. Compose three extension questions, based on the current topic, and research the answers. Glace Graph………………………………………...……. Produce a graph to demonstrate what you have learnt and the progress you have made in a subject of your choice this term. Twice Baked Marked Meringue ………..……… Choose one piece of marked work in your book and re- do it, ensuring that you are responding to feedback and making improvements where necessary. Audit Ice Cream ……………………………………… Complete an audit of your extended written work in a subject of your choice. What are your strengths? Where are your common errors? What targets could you set yourself for improvement? Let’s play …….………………………………….………… Design a whole-class game that reflects on any skills that we have developed this year in a subject of your choice. Family Fondue……………………………………….... Teach today’s lesson to a family member or friend and mark the work that they produce. Creative Crumble ….………………………………… Create a collage using images, words, photos, examples of work to demonstrate how you are using skills that you have developed this term. Still hungry? Reflect on your progress with a tasty dessert! Set Meal A ………………….………………………..…… In a group (max. four), plan and teach a 20 minute revision lesson, complete with resources, based on a topic we have covered in a lesson of your choice this term. You could use a PowerPoint, create worksheets, or record a video. Just ensure that everybody in your group takes on a significant role… no room for spectators with this dish! Set Meal B ………………………………..………………. In a group (max. four), write and perform a mini-play inspired by a topic we have covered this term. This dish begins with a beautifully presented script, followed up by a gut-busting performance videoed for your classmates! Can you handle it? Set Meal C ……………………..…………………………. In a group (max. four), plan and deliver an assembly for your year group based on a topic we have covered this term. This dish is the ultimate test of nerves! Can you demonstrate expert knowledge and captivate an audience of your peers?! Only the bravest live to tell the tale and see their work on the school screens!

16. No excuses The only excuse now is, ‘My dog ate my independent learning challenge!’.