Meadow High School
Pack 3 - Countries & Cultures - 1 February 2021 - 5 March 2021
Here are some tasks we hope you will enjoy. Please scroll down and select the tasks appropriate to your child.
BLUE COLOURED TASKS - are aimed at Pathway 1 pupils as well as pupils who prefer more interactive activities and require a higher level of support.
GREEN COLOURED TASKS - are aimed at pupils in the main body of the school.
PURPLE COLOURED TASKS - are aimed at pupils who would enjoy more of a challenge
If you prefer, you can download and print off the sheets by clicking on the attachments at the bottom of the page.
Blue Themed Pack
Countries and Cultures |
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Aims: These tasks are designed to be done with your child. Blue coloured tasks are aimed at Pathway 1 pupils as well as pupils who prefer more interactive activities and require a higher level of support. These are tasks we hope you will enjoy, please select the ones you feel are most appropriate for your child. |
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Thinking |
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Literacy Focus
Note to Parents: The work set promotes the development of Spoken Language, Reading and Writing skills. To make things easier, the powerpoint contains the texts and tasks sheets needed and is sequenced to support students to build skills. Form Tutors will be leading the line of learning via online lessons. This work will include adding revision opportunities if needed and extending the work to support understanding and engagement.
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Pathway 1 Extended Learning: Pathway 2 1 x powerpoint ENG Countries & Cultures BLUE as 1 x video signed reading "The Snail and the Whale" available via Meadow High School Hello Youtube channel. [other video links on the powerpoint to extend learning - this work led by the form tutor.] 1 x extension video - The Hen Who Sailed Around the World - also available [see above] Focus: Watch and talk about - it’s a true story!
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Maths Focus
Tasks will last for 2 weeks. I’ll upload another set of activities just before half term, to be used after half term for the first 2 weeks back. These activities do not follow the theme, although there are some map and direction task
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Tasks and Extension Tasks for first two weeks: Core activities 1. Draw the hour and minute hands on the clocks PDF attachment - 1. Blue Time worksheet.pdf LO 2. Answer the addition and subtraction questions using the number line PDF attachment - 2. Blue number sheet = and - .doc LO 3a. Follow the PowerPoint answering questions on the slide PowerPoint attachment - 3a. Blue Numbers-to-50.pptx LO 3b. Use the pictures to add and subtract PDF attachment - 3b. Blue Numbers-to-50.pdf LO 4a. Follow the PowerPoint answering questions on the slides PowerPoint attachment - 4a. Blue Represent-numbers-to-50.pptx LO 4b. Use the diagrams and pictures to show numbers to 50 PDF attachment - 4b. Blue Represent-numbers-to-50.pdf LO 5. Use then picture of a compass to follow the directions, PDF attachments - 5a. Blue compass-directions-activity-sheet.pdf 5b. 5b. Blue answers compass-directions-activity-sheet.pdf LO 6. Add up the coins and write the totals in the boxes PDF attachment - 6. Blue money worksheet.pdf LO 7. Add up the coins and check if your change is correct (up to 10p). PDF attachment - 7. Blue check-your-change-from-10p Extension work: Ext LO 1. Use the diagrams to count the tens and ones PDF attachment - Ext 1. Blue Place value.pdf Ext LO 2. Complete the diagrams by counting tens and ones PDF attachment - Blue Tens and Ones.pdf Ext LO 3. See if you can complete the 5 challenges around your house PowerPoint attachment - Ext 3. Maths Blue.pptx Ext LO 4. Add up the coins and check that the change is correct (up to £1) PDF attachment - Ext 4. Blue check-your-change-from-pound1.pdf
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MathsThese tasks will last for 2 weeks. To be used after half term for the first 2 weeks back.
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Second two weeks' tasks and extension tasks (after half term) Core activities: LO 1. Write the time underneath each clock PDF attachment - 1. Blue HoursAndHalves.pdf LO 2. Count the money in each box and write the total PDF attachment - 2. Blue AddCoins LO 3. Use the Numicon blocks to add to 20 PDF attachment - 3. Blue number-shape-addition-to-20.pdf LO 4. Use number lines to solve addition and subtraction questions PDF attachment - 4. Blue Addition-and-Subtraction-to-20.pdf LO 5. Use the number square and pictures to solve 2 times table questions PDF attachment - 5. Blue Times-Table.pdf LO 6. Follow the PowerPoint slides while answering questions on dividing by 2 PowerPoint Slides attachment - 6a Blue Divide-by-2 powerpoint 6b Blue Divide-by-2 worksheet.pdf LO 7. Use 2 dividing to find the answer and colour the picture. PDF attachment - 7. Blue colour-by-2s division.pdf LO 8. Use the pictures to divide by 2. PDF attachment - 8. Blue serve-it-up-activity-sheets.pdf Extension work: EXT LO 1. Use the 3 times table to build a 2 houses Google docs. attachment - Ext 1. Blue house building EXT LO 2. Multiply numbers to 9 PDF attachment - Ext 2. Blue timestables.pdf EXT LO 3. Divide 1 and 2 digit numbers PDF attachment - Ext 3. Blue division.pdf
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Science Focus
Each task is taught over 2 session - Both task can be covered over 4 weeks
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Task 1: Building a Pyramid from a paper netLearning Objective: To learn about pyramid Key Information: Where do pyramids come from? This lesson is all about Ancient Egypt. There is a powerpoint to explain Ancient Egypt and there is a task attached to make a paper pyramid. Session 1
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Extension Task: Research some facts of ancient Egypt Key Words: Egypt/ Pyramid Attached: PDf - Pyramid building activity- Blue PowerPoint - Ancient-Egypt-powerpoint - Blue Task 2: Float or Sink ExperimentLearning Objective: To learn about what materials float or sink Key Information: Students can take part in investigating what makes objects float and sink. All you need is a bucket of water and some selected items. There is a worksheet to complete as you go along. Session 1
(Choose best video that fits your class)
Extension Task: You can also play a sink and float interactive game - Link below. Key Words: Float/ Sink Attached: PDf - Float-or-sink-cut-and-stick-activity-sheet-Blue PDf - Float-or-sink-activity-sheet- Blue Link: http://interactivesites.weebly.com/float-or-sink.html
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Creativity |
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Cooking/
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Task 1: Foods Around the World - ResearchLearning Objective: To research foods from around the world Key Information: Explore the website and find out about different foods from all over the world. Can you make any? Session 1
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Extension Task: Review your dish by writing what you liked about it and what you could do to make it better. Key Words: World/ Food/ Recipe Attached: Word Doc - Recipe Research - Blue Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/my-world-kitchen Task 2: Recipes to try - Foods Around the WorldLearning Objective: To try and make new foods from around the world Key Information: Here are two recipes for you to try from across the world. A Greek salad and Damper. Not only try something new you can also keep practising your culinary skills. Please get support from someone at home whilst making these dishes. Session 1
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Extension Task: If you decide to make the Greek Salad there is an extension task attached to the recipe where questions are asked about your salad. Key Words: Recipe/ Food/ World Attached: |
Drama/Arts/
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See Blue Arts resource Pack lessons 1-4 for 4 weeks of Arts Lessons-(each lesson now has more theory tasks as well as practical and is the equivalent of a double Arts lesson a week). Click here to link to the Arts Blue resources
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Health & Wellbeing |
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Physical Activity
Dance |
Joe Wicks: Youtube PE classes are coming back at 9am on Monday 11th January to help you keep active during lockdown. Joe Wicks – The Body Coach https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ Just Dance 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g8_Jd49No4&safe=active My Favourite Resources and Activities for Virtual PE at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGPF2YvWmlM&safe=active Panathlon at home https://panathlon.com/panathlon-launches-at-home-sporting-challenges/ LYG Dance https://www.londonyouthgames.org/sports/dance/inclusive-dance/ Joe Wicks 10min Chair exercises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TtFr2Zp_s Climbing World Famous Landmarks How many famous landmarks can you climb right from your home? The powerpoint provided has 7 famous landmarks from around the world. You have been given the height of each landmark and the number of steps required to climb. Task1 How many famous Landmarks can you climb in total? Once you have completed a landmark please put a tick in the table provided (last slide of powerpoint). Powerpoint: PE Resources Blue - Climbing World Famous Landmarks
Table to complete (last page of powerpoint).
Around the world- Lower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUCJsbjEQo
African Dance- Middle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewqq-3xJFdI&list=RDCMUCsJbboIjkvAkxbnEu6w3nyg&start_radio=1&t=12
Dance Evolution- Challenge How many Dance styles can you name? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJo7Zp70JUk
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Cross CurricularHumanities |
Learning Objective: I can name some of the capital cities of different countries in the world. Task 1 : How many European capital cities do you know? Find out the names of the capital cities of the European countries. Complete the worksheet. Capitals and Countries PDF Task 2: On a separate piece of paper, write down capital cities of different countries from other continents. Key Words: country, continent, capital city Attached: - 1.capitals-and-countries.pdf Learning Objective: I can identify where different food and objects come from. Task 1 : Look around your house and find out where different objects or foods come from. Key Words: origin, made in, country, Attached: 2.Where Did It Come From
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Green Themed Pack
Countries & Cultures |
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Aims: These tasks are designed to be done with your child. Green coloured tasks are aimed at |
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Thinking |
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Literacy FocusNote to Parents: The work set promotes the development of Spoken Language, Reading and Writing skills. To make things easier, the powerpoint contains the texts and tasks sheets needed and is sequenced to support students to build skills. Form Tutors will be leading the line of learning via online lessons. This work will include adding revision opportunities if needed and extending the work to support understanding and engagement. Please note: The work is designed to support students building skills towards their next step exam. Please support your child to complete tasks as this will really help their transition back to on site learning.
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Resources: 1 x powerpoint ENG Countries & Cultures GREEN as 2 x videos of the texts being read available via Meadow High School Hello Youtube channel. Video: Around The World in 80 Days Video: The Hen Who Sailed Around The World [other video links on the powerpoint to extend learning - this work led by the form tutor.] Signing & Communication: practise - signed story The Snail & the Whale [MHS Hello video]
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Maths FocusTasks will last for 2 weeks. I’ll upload another set of activities just before half term, to be used after half term for the first 2 weeks back. These activities do not follow the theme, although there are some map, direction and coordinates tasks. |
First two weeks' Tasks and Extension Activities Core Tasks LO 1. Draw the hour and minute hand on each clock to show the time. PDF attachment - 1. Green Time worksheet.pdf LO 2a. Read through the Powerpoint while answering questions on the slides PowerPoint attachment - 2a Green PP Count-money-pence.pptx LO 2b. Complete the worksheet by counting the coins PDF attachment - 2b Green Count-money-pence.pdf LO 3a. Read through the PowerPoint while answering questions on the slidesPowerPoint attachment - 3a Green PP Count-money-pounds.pptx LO 3b. Complete the worksheet by counting the coins PDF attachment - 3b Green Count-money-pounds.pdf LO 4a. Read through the PowerPoint while answering questions on the slidesPowerPoint attachment - 4a Green PP Add-money.pptx LO 4b. Complete the worksheet by reading through the money questions. PDF attachment - 4a Green Add-money.pdf LO 5. Count the coins in each boxPDF attachment - 5. Green money worksheet.pdf LO 6. Add up the coins, then work out if your change is correct.PDF attachment - 6. Green check-your-change-from-pound1.pdf LO 7. Add and subtract the different heights of landmarksGoogle doc. attachment - 7. Maths Climbing Landmarks Green pack Extension work: LO 1. Add up the coins and notes and work out the change PDF attachment - Ext 1. Green check-your-change-from-10-pound.pdf LO 2. Use the compass to follow directionsPDF attachment - Ext 2b. Green answers compass-directions-activity-sheet.pdf Lo 3. Play the board game by following the instructions.PDF attachment - Ext 3a. Green Board Game 2xa4.pdf Ext 3b. Maps, Directions and Locations Cards and Cutouts.pdf
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MathsThese tasks will last for 2 weeks. To be used after half term for the first 2 weeks back.
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Second Two Weeks' Tasks and Extension Activities Core Tasks: LO 1. Draw the hour and minute hand on each clock to show the time. PDF attachment - 1. Green Quarters12Clocks.pdf LO 2. Count the coins in each box and write down the total PDF attachment - 2. Green AddCoins LO 3. Follow the PowerPoint and answer questions on dividing by 2. PowerPoint Slides attachment - 3a Green Divide-by-2 powerpoint PDF attachment - 3b Green Divide-by-2 worksheet.pdf LO 4. Play the boardgame by dividing by 2 PDF attachment - 4. Green Dividing-by-2-Space-Race.pdf LO 5. Follow the PowerPoint and answer questions on dividing by 5. PowerPoint Slides attachment - 5a Green Divide-by-5 powerpoint PDF attachment - 5b Green Divide-by-5 worksheet.pdf LO 6. Divide by 2, 5 and 10 to find the colour and colour in the picture. PDF attachment - (3 sheets) 6. Green colour-by-2s-5s-10s-division.pdf LO 7. Use the pictures to divide by grouping PDF attachment - 7. Green Division by Grouping Activity Sheet.pdf Extension work: EXT LO 1. Multiply 2 digit numbers by single digit numbers PDF attachment - Ext 1. Green timestables.pdf
EXT LO 2. Use the 9 timetable to find answers and create you house Google doc attachment - Ext 2. Green house building EXT LO 3. Divide 2 digit numbers by single digit numbers PDF attachment - Ext 3. Green division.pdf
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Science FocusEach task is taught over 2 session - Both task can be covered over 4 weeks
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Task 1: Climate Change - Global Warming Learning Objective: To learn about climate change and the effects it has on our planet Key Information: Students can explore the impact of climate change on our ecosystems using our informative PowerPoint and worksheets for a thought-provoking and interactive lesson. Students can also visit the bbc bitesize to learn more about climate change. Session 1
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Extension Task: Learn more about climate change by going onto bitesize where you can watch videos Key Words: Climate Change/ Global Warming/ Recycling Attached: PowerPoint What is climate change powerpoint - Green- Purple PDf: Recycling-sort-activity- Green PDf: Climate-Change-Matching-Cards - Green Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkhtqfr Task 2: Where does our food come from? Learning Objective: To investigate where our food comes from Key Information: Students are to go through the PowerPoint and learn about where our food comes from. Students can then work on the worksheet provided and sort the food that may have been grown in the UK or abroad. (NOTE: Answers provided for reference) Session 1
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Extension Task: Once completed the sorting worksheet why not investigate on the computer which country these foods may have come from. Key Words: Food/ Counties/ Abroad/ UK Attached: PowerPoint: Where is your fruit from-powerpoint- Green PDf: Food grown in the uk or abroad activity - Green Link:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-tp-5389-where-is-your-fruit-from-powerpoint
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Creativity |
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Cooking/
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Task 1: Foods Around the World - Spicy Foods Learning Objective: To research and explore the different types of spicy food in different countries Key Information: This activity will get children thinking about and discussing the different foods they've tried and which ones they've not. Are there any meals they would like to try? Why not see if you can find a recipe and cook it for them? After they've tried this new food, they could add it to their worksheet. There's also a separate blank grid so that children can research some different food that they're interested in it. Use this worksheet to prompt independent research which is a great skill for children to develop. Session 1
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Extension Task: Why not try research one of these dishes and make it with someone at home. Key Words: Spicy/Flag/Country Attached: PDf - Foods Around the World - Spicy Food - Green Link:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-g-4037-food-around-the-world-activity-sheet Task 2: Computing Lesson - Research on different Counties Learning Objective: Research key information using the internet Key Information: Using the internet can you research facts about the different countries around the world. There are three differentiated worksheets that you can select from to suit your child and they can input the key information as they research it. Session 1
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Extension Task: Try and research more than one country and compare your findings. What makes the counties different and the same? Key Words: Research/ County/ Facts/ Internet (Google) Attached: PDf - Country Research Differentiated Activity - Green - Purple
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Drama / ArtsEach lesson is the equivalent of 1 week of Arts teaching
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See Green Arts resource Pack lessons 1-4 for 4 weeks of Arts Lessons- (each lesson now has more theory tasks as well as practical and is the equivalent of a double Arts lesson a week). Click here to link to the Arts Green resources
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Health & Wellbeing |
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Physical Activity
Dance |
Joe Wicks: Youtube PE classes are coming back at 9am on Monday 11th January to help you keep active during lockdown. Joe Wicks – The Body Coach https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ Just Dance 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g8_Jd49No4&safe=active My Favourite Resources and Activities for Virtual PE at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGPF2YvWmlM&safe=active Panathlon at home https://panathlon.com/panathlon-launches-at-home-sporting-challenges/ LYG Dance https://www.londonyouthgames.org/sports/dance/inclusive-dance/ Joe Wicks 10min Chair exercises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TtFr2Zp_s Climbing World Famous Landmarks How many famous landmarks can you climb right from your home? The powerpoint provided has 7 famous landmarks from around the world. You have been given the height of each landmark and the number of steps required to climb. Task1 How many famous Landmarks can you climb in total? Once you have completed a landmark please put a tick in the table provided (last slide of powerpoint). Task2 To research all the countries where the landmarks are found and find out what the National Sport is for each country. Write down your findings in the table provided. Attached: Climb a World Landmark powerpoint
Front cover of powerpoint
Table to complete (Last page of powerpoint).
Around the world- Lower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUCJsbjEQo African Dance- Middle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewqq-3xJFdI&list=RDCMUCsJbboIjkvAkxbnEu6w3nyg&start_radio=1&t=12 Dance Evolution- Challenge How many Dance styles can you name? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJo7Zp70JUk
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Cross Curricular |
Wellbeing: A fantastic book of six children that come from different places in the world sharing their story of facing challenges during or before the pandemic. Each one can bring us at least one valuable lesson on how to find hope during uncertain times. This fabulous resource includes several cross curricular activities to complete. - A book - Attachment 1, - free online download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z77qH6f_44OOy5195duSqjzPW8rRgO7S/view - Resources:
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Humanities |
Task 1 : Write down the capital cities of the European countries. Learning Objective: I can name some of the capital cities of different countries in the world. Extension Task: On a separate piece of paper, write down capital cities of different countries from other continents. Key Words: country, continent, capital city Attached: Task 2 : Look around your house and find out where different objects or foods come from. Learning Objective: I can identify where different food and objects come from. Key Words: origin, made in, country, Attached: Task 3 : Research 2 different countries and complete a fact sheet. Learning Objective: I know some facts about at least 2 different countries. Extension Task: Research a country you would love to visit and create a fact sheet about the country of your choice. Key Words: country, capital, food, population, currency, continent Attached: Task 4 : Write or draw your ideas of what you could do at home to protect our beautiful world. Learning Objective: I am aware of some ways that can protect our plane. Key Words: planet, earth, environment, protect Attached: Task 5 : Complete a worksheet to show similarities and differences between your family and other families in the world. Learning Objective: I can identify some similarities and differences. Key Words: similarities, differences, family, life Attached: 5.World families - Similarities and Differences Link: Attachment 6 ppt https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-14275-my-family-ks1-families-around-the-world-powerpoint-presentation |
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Purple Themed Pack
Countries & Cultures |
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Aims: These tasks are designed to be done with your child. Purple coloured tasks are aimed at pupils who would enjoy more of a challenge . These are tasks where pupils should be working with greater independence, however please take time to support pupils in starting the tasks and build communication skills. |
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Thinking |
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Literacy FocusNote to Parents: The work set promotes the development of higher challenge Spoken Language, Reading and Writing skills. To make things easier, the powerpoint contains the texts and tasks sheets needed and is sequenced to support students to build skills. Form Tutors will be leading the line of learning via online lessons. This work will include adding revision opportunities if needed and extending the work to support understanding and engagement. Please note: The work is designed to support students building skills towards their next step exam. Students taking their exam this year should use this work as extension tasks; they will be completing exam specific learning online with the Faculty Leader. |
Resources: 1 x powerpoint ENG Countries & Cultures PURPLE as 2 x videos to the texts being read available via Meadow High School Hello Youtube channel. Video: Around The World in 80 Days Video: The Hen Who Sailed Around The World [other video links on the powerpoint to extend learning - this work led by the form tutor.] Signing & Communication: practise - signed story The Snail & the Whale [MHS Hello video]
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Maths Focus
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LO 1. Draw hour and minute hands on the clocks PDF attachment - 1. Purple Time worksheet.pdf LO 2a. Follow the PowerPoint answering questions on the slides PowerPoint attachment - 2a. 2a Purple Fractions-to-percentages.pptx LO 2b. Convert fractions to percentages PDF attachments - 2b Purple Fractions-to-percentages.pdf 2c Purple answers Fractions-to-percenatges.pdf LO 3a. Follow the PowerPoint answering questions on the slides PowerPoint attachment - 3a Purple understand-percentages.pptx LO 3b. Use diagrams to answer questions on percentages PDF attachments - 3b Purple Understand-percentages.pdf 3c Purple answers Understand-percentages.pdf
LO 4. Multiply and divide the different heights of landmarks Google doc. attachment - 4. Maths Climbing Landmarks Purple pack LO 5. Count the coins in each box PDF attachment - 5. Purple money worksheet.pdf Extension work: Ext LO 1. Follow the directions using the compass PDF attachments - Ext 1a. Purple compass-directions-activity-sheet.pdf Ext 1b. Purple answers compass-directions.pdf Ext LO 2. Label the compass (use LO 2. Worksheet for support) PDF attachment - Ext 2. Purple compass-labelling-activity.pdf Ext LO 3. Follow the coordinates to find the correct food item PDF attachment - Ext 3. Purple cafe-coordinates-differentiated-activity.pdf
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MathsThe tasks will last for 2 weeks. To be used after half term for the first 2 weeks back.
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Second Two Weeks' Tasks and Extenstion Tasks Core Work: LO 1. Count the money in each box and write the answer PDF attachment - 1. Purple AddCoins.pdf
LO 2. Write down the time for each clock PDF attachment - 2. Purple FiveMinuteIntervals.pdf LO 3. Watch the video and practice using the bus top method to divide numbers Bus Stop method video - PDF attachment - 3. Ext Purple division.pdf LO 4. Work through the different chilli levels of division. (Try mild first) PDF attachment - 4. Purple Division-Chilli-Challenge LO 5. Watch video 35 - Angles on a straight line on Corbettmaths - https://corbettmaths.com/2013/12/19/angles-straight-line-video-35/ Calculate the missing angles on the worksheet PDF attachment - 5. Purple Missing angles.pdf LO 6. Work thorough the Google Slides answering questions on missing angles Google Slides attachment - 6. Purple PP Calculating-angles-on-a-straight-line LO 7. Calculator the missing angles Google doc. attachment - 7. Purple Angles-on-a-straight-line Extension work: EXT LO 1. Multiply 2 digit numbers by 3 digits PDF attachment - 1. Ext Purple timestables.pdf EXT LO 2. Divide large numbers using the bus stop method PDF attachment - 2. Ext Purple Bus-Stop-Division.pdf EXT LO 3. Calculate the missing angle Google doc. attachment 3. Ext Purple angles
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Science FocusEach task is taught over 2 session - Both task can be covered over 4 weeks
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Task 1: Galileo Galilei Learning Objective: To be able to have an understanding of how Galileo Galilei scientific observations and inventions changed the way people thought about the world. Key Information: This is a science based comprehension task were students can read and answer questions about Galileo Galilei. Session 1:
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https://www.science-sparks.com/gravity-experiments-for-kids-galileo/ (These are 2 ideas in how student can take part in a gravity experiment at home - NOTE some equipment will be needed
Extension Task: Make a poster of all your finding on Galileo Galilei and the gravity experiment Key Words: Galileo Galilei/Gravity/ Telescope Attached: PDf - Galileo comprehension activity - Purple Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkHpEY9Mdk
Task 1: Climate Change - Global Warming Learning Objective: To learn about climate change and the effects it has on our planet Key Information: Students can explore the impact of climate change on our ecosystems using our informative PowerPoint and worksheets for a thought-provoking and interactive lesson. Students can also visit the bbc bitesize to learn more about climate change. Session 1
Session 2
Extension Task: Learn more about climate change by going onto bitesize where you can watch videos Key Words: Climate Change/ Global Warming/ Recycling Attached: PowerPoint - What is climate change powerpoint - Green-Purple PDf: Carbon Footprint - Purple PDf: Greenhouse Gases Activity Sheet - Purple Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkhtqfr
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Creativity |
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Cooking/
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Task 1: Research/Plan/Make/Evaluate - Foods Around the World Learning Objective: To make a chosen recipe from a selected country Key Information: Look at the suggested links or recipes books you may have at home of dishes around the world. To help you think of some of the different places you could research: What type of food would you find in Italy? Mexico? India? Greece? Once you have decided on a country, research the dish. Have a look at home if you have some of the ingredients already and buy what you need to make it. Remember to look through the recipe and consider the time it takes to make, the support you might need and the equipment you may require. Have fun and send us in a photo of what you have made if you can. Session 1
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Extension Task: Try making more than one recipe and compare. You could also do a tasted evaluation on what you have made. (Worksheet attached) Key Words: Country/ Map/ Research Attached: PDf - Writing instructions recipe - Purple Word Doc - Extension Task - Taste Test - Purple Link: - Recommended Websites https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/category/all-cuisines https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/category/world/ https://www.bonvoyagewithkids.com/kid-friendly-recipes-around-the-world/ Task 2: Computing Lesson - Research on different Counties Learning Objective: Research key information using the internet Key Information: Using the internet can you research facts about the different countries around the world. There are three differentiated worksheets that you can select from to suit your child and they can input the key information as they research it. Session 1
Session 2
Extension Task: Try and research more than one country and compare your findings. What makes the counties different and the same? Key Words: Research/ County/ Facts/ Internet (Google) Attached: PDf - Country Research Differentiated Activity - Green - Purple
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Drama/
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See Purple Arts resource Pack lessons 1-4 for 4 weeks of Arts Lessons -(each lesson now has more theory tasks as well as practical and is the equivalent of a double Arts lesson a week).Click here to link to the Arts Purple resources
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Health & Wellbeing |
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Physical ActivityThe tasks here should be done over four weeks. |
Joe Wicks: Youtube PE classes are coming back at 9am on Monday 11th January to help you keep active during lockdown. Joe Wicks – The Body Coach https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ Just Dance 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g8_Jd49No4&safe=active My Favourite Resources and Activities for Virtual PE at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGPF2YvWmlM&safe=active Panathlon at home https://panathlon.com/panathlon-launches-at-home-sporting-challenges/ LYG Dance https://www.londonyouthgames.org/sports/dance/inclusive-dance/ Joe Wicks 10min Chair exercises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TtFr2Zp_s Climbing World Famous Landmarks How many famous landmarks can you climb right from your home? The powerpoint provided has 7 famous landmarks from around the world. You have been given the height of each landmark and the number of steps required to climb. Task1 How many famous Landmarks can you climb in total? Once you have completed a landmark please put a tick in the table provided (last slide of powerpoint). Task2 To research all the countries where the landmarks are found and find out what the National Sport is for each country. Write down your findings in the table provided. Task 3 Choose a famous world landmark and complete a fact file; Landmark - Country where found - Height - Number of step required to climb - (3 steps = 1 metre) Attachment: powerpoint - Climbing Famous Landmarks
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Dance |
Around the world- Lower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUCJsbjEQo African Dance- Middle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewqq-3xJFdI&list=RDCMUCsJbboIjkvAkxbnEu6w3nyg&start_radio=1&t=12 Dance Evolution- Challenge How many Dance styles can you name? |
Cross Curricular(extension resource)
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Wellbeing: Coronavirus around the world: With COVID-19 lockdowns now in place across most of the world, many countries are spreading inspiring messages of hope, from lit up landmarks to singing police. Read about all of the messages and watch short videos on the website: https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/inspiring-sights-from-coronavirus-lockdowns-around-the-world/ Activity: Do an online research and make a presentation ( using a computer or by creating a poster - drawing/ painting, making a collage) about other inspiring messages/ acts of solidarity and kindness from around the world. Alternatively write about why such messages are important. |
Humanities( 4 weeks - 1 task per week )
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Task1 : Research 2 different countries and complete a fact sheet. Learning Objective: I know some facts about at least 2 different countries. Extension Task: Research a country you would love to visit and create a fact sheet about the country of your choice. Key Words: country, capital, food, population, currency, continent,landmark Attached: Task 2 : Design and create your own travel brochure about 1 of 7 continents of the world. Learning Objective: I know some interesting facts about at least 1 continent. Extension Task: Create a fact file about all 7 continents. Key Words: continent, travel, country, population, facts Attached: Task 3 : Everyone has a culture. It shapes how we see the world, ourselves, and others and makes us unique and special. Answer a selection of questions about your culture. Learning Objective: I will understand the basic components of culture. I will understand that everyone is different and I should respect other cultures. Key Words: culture, traditions Attached: Task 4 : Celebrations around the world.Choose and research an occasion that people celebrate somewhere in the world. Complete a fact sheet about the chosen celebration. Learning Objective: I will understand how and why people celebrate around the world. Key Words: celebration, occasion, culture, religion Attached: |
