1. InnovationOpportunityAchievement Year 10: 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 English WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 - 7 Literature: A Christmas CarolRead the Staves Research Dickens http://www.sparknote s.com/lit/christmascar ol/summary.html 1 - 7 Language: Leaflet, review, article, guide, report, speech writing. Practise writing each of the formats in 30 minute slots. n/aEducas old exam papers. www.educas.com Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

6. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Mathematics WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther Reading 1 Algebra Make a stop animation video (with voice over if you like) showing the history of maths and the development of algebra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pElvQdcaGXE http://nrich.maths.org/6485 http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/stop-motion-digital-camera/ 2 Algebra Answer the question attached and then produce a poster showing how algebra is useful for these kind of problems. Make up a similar question of your own to feature on your poster. http://nrich.maths.org/775 http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/why-algebra/ 3 Representing Data Find a Newspaper article that quotes ‘suspicious’ statistics. Write a report showing what you can to verify these numbers and explain how it could be misleading. Why does media intentionally do this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news http://thesun.co.uk http://www.theguardian.com/uk 4 Angles & TrigonometryDraw a comic strip showing a brief overview of Pythagoras’ life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1E7I7_r3Cw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dkg81czRMM 5 Angles & Trigonometry Research the golden ratio and produce a PowerPoint mini lecture on one of it’s related topics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5TUtMIxORA http://io9.com/5985588/15-uncanny-examples-of-the-golden-ratio-in-nature 6 Fractions & Percentages Create a set of Top-Trumps cards for a group of your choice (superheroes for example). Each skill should be rated in either a percentage, fraction or a decimal so that when playing you have to convert between them quickly. http://www.toptrumps.com/how-to-play-top-trumps/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsT8nOHUzxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiC50tFzYhI 7 ReviewPrepare revision timetable for over Christmas break.https://getrevising.co.uk/planner Christmas Revision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016

7. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Biology WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1ImmunityPoster on all 3 lines of defenceAny GCSE biology text book/ biology /mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie CGP GCSE core science - AQA Instant notes immunology CGP GCSE core science - AQA 2RevisionAQA website unit 1 biology exam questions Questions given by tutor Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie CGP GCSE core science - AQA 3Nervous systemVideo explaining the nervous system – diagrams and models Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie Campbell and Reece CGP GCSE core science - AQA 4HormonesPoster showing where hormones are released form and their functions Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie Martini – anatomy and physiology CGP GCSE core science - AQA 5Menstruation cycleStop frame animationAny GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie Martini – anatomy and physiology CGP GCSE core science - AQA 6HabitatsMake a habitat and give a presentation on your chosen habitat. Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie Edmodo L:drive CGP GCSE core science - AQA 7Revision bookletTo use all class notes and text book to make revision booklet Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie Any GCSE biology text books and class notes CGP GCSE core science - AQA ChristmasRevision mock examQuestions from AQA unit 1 biology past papers Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie AQA website unit 1 biology past papers CGP GCSE core science - AQA ChristmasRevision mock examQuestions from AQA unit 1 biology past papers Any GCSE biology text book/ biology mad.com/scool.com/bbcbitezie AQA website unit 1 biology past papers CGP GCSE core science - AQA

8. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Chemistry WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther Reading Other Useful Resources 1LimestoneDesign a poster on the limestone cycle including uses, extraction and environmental impact. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw 2Metals 1: ExtractionAttempt the following activity and then write a tweet to comment on it (no more than 150 characters): http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfsk7ty/activ ity http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfsk7ty/activ ity Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw 3Metals 2: UsesChoose a metal and then write a Facebook profile for it, you can include location on the periodic table, what alloys it forms and its uses. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw 4Metals 3: RecyclingWrite a newspaper article on the environmental and economic impact of using metals. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw 5Combustion and Air PollutionResearch how air pollution is caused and how different companies deal with this problem. Write a small report on this. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/post-2015- consensus/air- pollution?gclid=Cj0KEQjw75yxBRD78uqEnuG- 5vcBEiQAQbaxSBmeHJH- nKdMYZpFCFnQ1IrRhnWbHwhO8R30NV1MGOwaAv1r8P8 HAQ 6Crude Oil and its ComponentsDesign a poster to inform people about fractional distillation, include information about each fraction and its uses. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw 7Uses of the FractionsCreate a comic strip to show how long chain alkanes are broken down to form more useful products. Collins Science A: AQA textbook for B1, C1 and P1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zs6hvcw ChristmasRevision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams- guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes ChristmasRevision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Past papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams- guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes

9. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area: Physics WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 Heating and insulating buildings Plan an investigation by constructing a model house, using sensors and data logger to measure temperatures with and without various types of insulation. BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/sch ools/gcsebitesize/science/ ocr_gateway_pre_2011/en ergy_home/1_keeping_ho mes_warm2.shtml http://physicsnet.co.uk/gcse- physics/thermal-energy-buildings/ 2Cost of transferring electrical energyFind out the power of several electrical appliances in the home; estimate the cost of using these appliances in a typical week https://www.ukpower.co. uk/tools/running_costs_el ectricity http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/cos t.html 3Electricity generationCreate a poster to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways that water sources are used to generate electricity http://www.bbc.co.uk/bite size/standard/physics/ene rgy_matters/generation_o f_electricity/revision/1/ http://ramblingsdc.net/ElecGenProsCons. html 4Electricity generationHow is my electricity generated? Research to find out what power sources are used by pupils’ domestic energy providers. Local generators near Bolton http://www.clp- energy.com/ Supplier info http://www.enwl.co.uk/ http://www.edfenergy.com/energyfuture 5Waves – electromagnetic wavesMake up an illustrated mnemonic or acronym to help you remember the order of the electromagnetic spectrum. BBC learning zone clip about the electromagnetic spectrum http://www.bbc.co.uk/lear ningzone/clips/the- electromagnetic- spectrum/10676.html NASA http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ ems/waves3.html 6Waves and communicationDesign an experiment to investigate the range of Bluetooth or infrared communications between mobile phones and laptops ‘Sending Information’ can be found on BBC GCSE Bitesize at www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gc sebitesize/science/aqa/rad iation www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gc sebitesize/science/aqa/rad iation https://getrevising.co.uk/revision- notes/em_waves_and_communication_2 7Review ChristmasRevision for Mock Examination w/c 25 th January 2016 Christmas

10. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Computer Science WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther ReadingOther Useful Resources 1Python ProgrammingProgramming Challengeswww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 2Hardware – CPUResearch into the fetch- decode-execute cycle http://www.bbc.co.uk/ed ucation/guides/zmb9mp3 /revision 3Python Programmingwww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 4Hardware – Input/OutputResearch into input/output devices for people with disabilities http://www.bbc.co.uk/ed ucation/guides/zxgkxnb/r evision 5Python ProgrammingProgramming Challengeswww.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class 6Hardware – Memory & Storagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ed ucation/guides/zmb9mp3 /revision 7Python ProgrammingComplete challenges over Christmas www.codeacademy.comChallenges sheet issued in class Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

11. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Business Studies WeekTopic OutlineIndependent LearningFurther ReadingOther Useful Resources 1Sole proprietors & partnershipshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/guides/z4br87h/revi sion Map of local businesses created in class 2LTD’s and PLC’sResearch businesses in the local area http://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/guides/z4br87h/revi sion 3Employment & retentionhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/guides/zfhn34j/revis ion 4Employee MotivationAssessment on motivation factors http://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/guides/zstpvcw/revi sion 5Employee Traininghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/topics/z8hs34j 6Employment lawWorksheet on case studies of employment law tribunals http://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/topics/z8hs34j http://www.lawdonut.co.u k/law/employment-law 7Trade UnionsResearch into trade union movement http://www.bbc.co.uk/edu cation/topics/z8hs34j Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

12. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Physical Education WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1What I have doneRevise reasons that effect participation Students have workbooks they should be using. BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ education/subjects/zn yb4wx GCSE AQA Revision Textbooks – copies in the LRC 2How culture affects participationDifferent Cultures and their beliefs 3Physique for sportDifferent body types 4How environment can effect participation How to overcome these barriers 5What is meant by risk and challenge in sport Examples of this 6Activity levels and needs in individuals What are the benefits of high activity levels. 7Assessment Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

13. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area French WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 What I have doneRevise/practise Perfect Tense Work through your workbooks BBC Bitesize www.linguascope.c omwww.linguascope.c om (Username: utcbling; Password: paris) Intermediate – Français: Famille & amis/ Les animaux/ les loisirs/ les sports www.languagesonli ne.org Français – Grammar: Sections 1-6 + 9 2 What I am going to doRevise/practise Future Tense 3 TV and CinemaVocab 4 Controlled Assessment practiceRevise all vocab/grammar etc 5 Prep for Controlled AssessmentWrite draft 6 Revision/further practiceLearn Presentation 7 AssessmentsLearn Presentation ChristmasRevision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

14. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Spanish WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1 Where did I stay?Revise/practise Vocab for accommodation Work through Mira Workbooks Create mind map for revision Prepare key word lists Design a revision poster Worksheets BBC Bitesize GCSE Revision Pack 2 What did I do?Revise/practise vocab and grammar for activities 3 What did I see? Where did I visit?Vocab and descriptions of tourist attractions 4 Where would I go for my ideal holiday?Conditional and future tense 5 Prep for Controlled AssessmentPrepare answers to all questions 6 Revision/further practiceLearn questions and answers 7 AssessmentsLearn questions and answers ChristmasRevision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

15. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area History WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1Stresemann and the Dawes Plan (Weimar stability)How is each of the four conditions of the Treaty of Versailles addressed? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcs ebitesize/history/mwh/germany/ http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/r evision/germany.shtml BBC Bitesize School History.co.uk You Tube clips on the Uprisings and growth of the Nazi party 2German Society (1923-1929)Weimar propaganda 3The Wall Street CrashLiteracy link to The Grapes of Wrath 4Political Instability (1929-1933)Re-read book – why are the German’s unhappy again? 5The emergence of the Nazi PartyAssessment – why might people now be more supportive of the Nazi party? 6The Psychology of Hitler and his Role in the development of the Nazi Party Biography – timeline 7The Struggle for Power (1930-1933)What is the difference between Nazis and Communists? ChristmasRevision for mock exams in January 2016 Christmas Revision for mock exams in January 2016

16. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Geography WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1Flood Hydrographs – Factors affecting Discharge/causes of flooding Why is flooding so rare in Bolton?http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcs ebitesize/geography/water_rivers / http://revisionworld.com/gcse- revision/geography/river- landscapes/questions/quiz-1 http://www.geography.learnonth einternet.co.uk/multichoice/rivers.html BBC Bitesize Internet Geography BBC News website for up to date news on flood events 2Flooding in MEDC/LEDC’sComplete comparison assessment 3Responses to floodingHow do we respond to flooding in our local Area? 4Management of water as a resourceRevision for assessment 5Assessment/Intro to PopulationResearch population statistics 6Population statisticsFeedback – follow up work from assessment 7Demographic Transition ModelInternet research ready for next term ChristmasRevision for mock exams in January 2016 ChristmasRevision for mock exams in January 2016

17. Independent Learning Calendar Term 2 November – December 2015 Subject Area Culture WeekTopic OutlineIndependent Learning Further Reading Other Useful Resources 1Healthy Eating and Body ShapeResearch for information on eating disorders Create a fact file/poster/presentation on the topic Create a diet sheet Plan a campaign – Why should I wait? Read problem page cuttings Internet Newspaper clippings Magazines 2Junk FoodResearch a fast food organisation. What do they say about their food? 3RelationshipsResearch consent 4Teenage pregnancy and my culture. Could I cope? Research the approaches of different faiths to this. Support available 5Drinking/Smoking/DrugsResearch into the problems they cause. 6Why do I need to listen?Plan a debate on Healthy Lifestyles Plan a “chat show”. 7Assessment preparationPrepare answers for questions Christmas

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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!

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