Year 11 Student Work
Year 11 subject work, links and resources can be found below. Students are encouraged to work following their school timetable wherever possible.
Art
Year 11s have now completed their examination unit which means that’s 100% done! Well done. We wish you all the very best for all your future endeavours.
Even if the next step in your education does not include art specifically, check out this summer task. It is a fun thing to do, and will keep your observational skills nice and sharp!
CREATE AND KEEP A VISUAL DIARY
Below is a list of drawing activities for you to carry out over the summer, and beyond. It will keep you looking and thinking like an artist, and keep your hand in.
Consider the following when filling in your visual diary:
Will you have one image per page or several? Could some studies be across a double page?
Will you just draw directly into your sketchbook? Could you find materials when out and about and use those as surfaces to work on?
How long will each study take? 1 hour, half an hour, 10 minutes, 1 minute, 10 seconds?
In what ways can you introduce colour to your visual diary?
What range of media could you use?
Style. Will your pages be loose, expressive, neat, realistic, messy, precise, or a combination of all of these things?
In no order, here is the list of challenges. Feel free to do the whole list! It may be that some cross over, eg, a shiny shoe, but you still need to make 30 separate studies.
Also, don’t copy photos of things! The point is to get you looking and seeing, away from phones, tablets and computers. Apart from that it is far more rewarding!
Enjoy!
| chair | continuous line drawing | an interesting sign | fruit | someone oblivious to you |
| door number | pattern | something old | something new | view through a window or door |
| something fast | feet | rubbish | something broken | graffiti |
| a barrier | someone watching tv | logos | clouds | cover of a book or album |
| a reflection | a billboard | landscape | trees | table |
| something abstract | breakfast | keys | a corner | glasses |
| steps/stairs | garden | animal or pet | packaging | leaf |
| textured surface | corner of a room | drawing of a collage | bed | cutlery |
| favourite possession | family member | your phone | draw while watching TV | letters |
| water | textured surface | your room | tube or train station | view looking up |
| scrunched up paper | skull | fonts | magazine collage | used up toothpaste tube |
| newspaper collage | spillage! | something shiny | make a drawing in the park | shadow |
| a left handed drawing | view looking down | book | clock or watch | your hand |
| star sign | cityscape | blind drawing | illustrate a newspaper article | the contents of one of your pockets |
Business
What have they just finished studying?
All business GCSE sets had completed the course content by the time of closure and were in the process of starting revision and exam practice questions. The link to the specification is below.
file:///F:/year%2011%20GCSE%202019/Edexcel%20GCSE%20Business%20(9-1)%20Specification.pdf
What are they studying now?
Year 11 A-Level transition (getting a head start)
Students should now be completing transition tasks to help prepare them for life beyond year 11. We have uploaded tasks for those who are considering studying economics aty a Level or Business at A level. There are on Google classroom. In addition, there are transition tasks both on the school website
A brief list of what they should be focusing on.
A-Level Transition Summer Tasks –For Business A level
One of the sections we study early on is People Management or Human resources. You have covered some aspects of this recently on the GCSE course, but as an introduction to A level Business, We would like students to research the three motivational theories/theorists below:
• Taylor scientific management
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• Herzberg’s Two factor theory
As a follow up they could research the following
- The difference between management and leadership
- Then compare and contrast the following different types of leadership styles:
Autocratic
Paternalistic
Democratic
A-Level Transition Summer Tasks –Economics
Please click on the attached link to economic stimulus material on the economists Marx, Keynes and Hayek:
- Outline the most significant aspects of Marx’s, Keynes’ and Hayek’s economic arguments.
- Research the differences between Free Market, Mixed and Planned economies.
You may also wish to watch the following BBC ‘Masters of Money’ videos on these economic theorists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkHooEp3vRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttliCHchw4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbbSdRsuH7s
Additional links and reading
For Business
Main textbook
- Revise Edexcel AS/A Level Business Revision Guide and workbook –by Andrew Hammond
- Edexcel AS/A Level Business by Dave Hall, Carlo Raffo ISBN-13: 9781447983545
- Edexcel Business A level year 1 including AS 9781471847769 authors Ian Marcouse, Andrew Hammond and Nigel Watson
- www.tutor2u.co.uk is a website with excellent resources. Of particular use is the Business Blog which archives thousands of business related news articles which give context to the theory on the course
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/business: the BBC news website is an outstanding free resource
- www.beebusinessbee.co.uk
- www.learnmarketing.net- Marketing basics – learnmarketing.net.
- The Business Review journal: an informative quarterly subscription magazine
For Economics
- This link to tutor 2 u provides year 11 students seeking to study economics at A level with head start to various economics concepts
- https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/economics-a-2015.resources.htm
- the Edexcel website has the specification and past exam papers
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/economy-The BBC news website is a great free resource
- mjm foodie https://www.youtube.com/user/mjmfoodie-On You Tube is an accessible and popular series of introductory videos about Economics.
Further reading:
- Economics AS Level 6th edition by A G Anderton published by Pearson
- The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything by Robert H Frank
- The Logic of Life: Uncovering the New Economics of Everything by Tim Harford
- The Almighty Dollar – Darshini David
- Prisoners of Geography – Tim Marshall
The Economic Review-a useful quarterly publication
The Economic/Business sections of the quality newspapers such as The Observer, The Independent, The Times and The Guardian.
What will they be doing next?
Students should continue to complete transition tasks to help prepare them for life beyond Year 11, whether that is through further education or the world of work and of course to help them connect further with our ever changing world.
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English Language and Literature
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Food and Nutrition
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French
What have they just finished studying?
The entire GCSE course has been taught.
Current areas to focus on
Transition tasks; revision of tenses; revision of grammar; revision of vocabulary.
Links to useful websites
Quizlet; Pearson Active learn; BBC bitesize; languagesonline; duolingo; memris; also the Sixth form website.
Alternatives to online resources
Studio AQA GCSE French Grammar and Translation Workbook; Harry Potter et l’école des sorciers; Practice in French grammar for students starting post 16 courses by Michael Gross (Nelson Thornes)
Geography
- What have they just finished studying?
Students were in the process of finishing our final GCSE topic of year 11 – Resource Reliance. During this topic we have considered a range of contemporary issues linked to resource consumption in the 21st Century. This has included considered the spatial variations in food supply, as well as the human and physical factors that lead to food insecurity and global inequalities. The theme of inequality linked to our previous topic of Development, where we investigated the development challenges and opportunities Ethiopia is facing.
- What are they studying now?
Year 11 A-Level transition (getting a head start) Students should now be completing transition tasks to help prepare them for life beyond year 11. There are a range of tasks on Google Classroom linked to broad themes A-Level geographers will explore. In addition, there are transition tasks both on the school website and on Google Classroom linked to fieldwork skills.
- A brief list of what they should be focusing on.
Completing Year 11 – A-Level Tansition Summer Tasks – As part of your summer induction tasks, we want you to complete a mini fieldwork investigation based on where you live. We know this may be challenging considering geographers like to be outside and visit places to collect data. However, your challenge is think creatively and to investigate your local area using information you have available at home. (e.g. questionnaires via the phone to friends/family, using Google Street View for showing change over time in your local area) – All of the resources are on the GCSE Google Classroom and school website.
Additional Reading – There are 3 fantastic books you could read. They are perfect for illustrating what 21st Century geography looks like. Why not check out:
- Prisoners of Geography – Tim Marshall (Great for those considering another humanities – History or RE) *Miss Wood thinks this is the best book she has read in a long long time and she tells her year 12’s to read it every lesson.
- The Almighty Dollar – Darshini David (Great for those considering economics and business)
- Factfulness – Hans Rosling (Challenge your perceptions of the World
- Any links for them to go to should be included here, including the class code for google classrooms.
GCSE Google Classroom Code – u2od7t5 – Students will find all set work as well as links to quizzes, videos and additional resources under the ‘classwork’ tab.
The A Level Geography Google Classroom Code – nzav6zt – Students will find all set work as well as links to quizzes, videos and additional resources under the ‘classwork’ tab.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – The RGS-IBG is supporting learning in geography, by developing a bank of free educational resources brimming with inspiration for students. You can explore the array of options using the hashtag #geographyathome, but here is a shortlist of highlights:
Podcasts – The RGS-IBG has a wide selection available. Each podcast features expert commentary with leading academics on geographical subjects, such as Plate Tectonics, Environmental Justice, Australian Wildfires, Sustainability, and loads more. Many of the podcasts are structured into sections, allowing you to build lessons if you’re a teacher, or to complete them in manageable chunks if you’re a student. They also come with thought-provoking exercises and further reading on each of the topics to keep you engaged.
Online Lectures – If you prefer to be engaged by an expert speaker, you will definitely enjoy the RGS-IBG’s selection of online lectures. They are mostly aimed at Key Stages Four and Five, but are available to anyone with an interest. They each come with lesson plans, fact sheets, and useful overviews for teachers and students alike. Global Health in the 21st Century, Air Quality For All, and Feeding the 9 Billion are our highlights.
Careers – If you’re thinking about choosing geography at GCSE, at A Level, or progressing with geography at university (or even at the postgraduate level), now is the perfect time to discover the doors that geography can open. The RGS-IBG have some fantastic careers resources available.
- Any resources parents can use to help their children at home
Ordnance Survey – Ordnance Survey has a wealth of free resources that can help children grasp the ins and outs of map reading. Getting them proficient in the art of map reading can be a great way to keep them connected with the world beyond the home.
Dynamic Earth Online – The education experience centre is continuing to capture children’s vivid imaginations while at home. They’re releasing instructional DIY projects, such as learning how to make a bird feeder, along with ways to stay connected with the natural world during the lockdown.
The curious geographer – Geography teacher Ellie has set up an excellent YouTube channel for secondary school students. Primarily for A Level geography students, the videos are also useful for government and politics, economics and sociology students too.
If they cannot access online is there anything else they can do instead.
If you have access to BBC iplayer, why not catch up on the following TV shows and documentaries:
- David Attenborough series ‘Seven World’s, One Planet’. They visit each continent, and focus on the natural and changing landscapes across these continents. Try actively engaging with these by creating a summary sheet of key points. Alternatively, create a quiz for the rest of the family that you can share with them. Don’t forget the answer sheet.
- Question Time. Atopical political debate programme shown weekly on the BBC.
- Simon Reeve Travels Around the World. Follow Simon as he explores the world and meets amazing people.
- Race Across the World. Five pairs of travellers participate in an epic race that will take them through many countries. However, there is a catch, the pairs cannot take planes, must leave behind their smartphones and credit cards, and will not have access to the internet. Provided only with the cash equivalent of their airfare from their starting destination to the finishing line, they must find innovative ways to manage their budget and conduct their journey. If they run out of money, they must earn some more to continue the journey. The duos must also pass through five checkpoints along the way.
- Explore the young geographer of the year theme – ‘The world beyond my window’. Explore the human and physical geography of places that exist beyond a young person’s window, be it locally or further afield. We want to know how young people’s lives are connected to and influenced by these places – be the connections physical, digital or emotional. We also want to understand how geographical processes in the physical and human worlds have created these places and might be changing them. We have attached the competition guidelines. And will be asking students to submit their entries to us. However, you can still explore the world beyond your window, even if you don’t have access to a computer. (Optional task)
- What will they be doing next?
Students should continue to complete transition tasks to help prepare them for life beyond Year 11, whether that is through further education or the world of work and of course to help them connect further with our ever changing world.
Additional Resources
German
What have they just finished studying?
The entire GCSE course has been taught
Current areas to focus on
Transition tasks; revision of tenses; revision of grammar; revision of vocabulary
Links to useful websites
Quizlet; Pearson Active learn; BBC bitesize; languagesonline; duolingo; memris; also the Sixth form websites below
Other resources
Stimmt! AQA GCSE German Grammar and Translation Workbook; Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen
What will they be doing next?
German festivals and traditions; music in Germany; detailed revision of grammar
History
Classes and codes
11A1 – qydkyzi – (SED)
11A2 – vtba73a – (SBN)
11B – 42ysadi – (JWO)
11C – ifubvdb – (JDH)
11D – uwgg7oe – (SBN)
What have they just finished studying?
Early Elizabethan England 1558-88
Resources which may help parents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z29rbk7
Department has posted resources in the ‘Induction’ tab to help prepare for A-level History
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Media Studies
Google Classroom Links
Classroom codes:
11BMd1: pxbsrra
11DMd1: 3i3epxs
What have they just finished studying?
Students have notionally concluded the course as a result of the current circumstances.
What are they studying now?
All areas of the course had been covered prior to the closure of the school, although the materials for the final unit; Music Video, were covered in a more simplified fashion.
Resources to support Students & Parents
Students continue to have access to the ‘GCSE Resource Materials’ folder via Google Drive. In order to consolidate knowledge and facilitate further study, however, the department has organised access for all students to an online e-learning package specifically designed to support revision on all areas of the syllabus studied (Eduqas). Log-in details have been emailed directly to students and materials can be accessed here:
The department would also recommend the following online sites and resources to students wishing to further pursue their study of the Media. This is especially important for those who are considering taking the subject on to A-Level or other higher education courses and for whom independent study can act as the ‘groundwork’ for such qualifications:
https://www.alevelmedia.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztnygk7
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/a-level/subjects/media-studies/
http://www.mediaknowall.com/as_alevel/alevel.php
What are they studying next?
For those students who have applied to return to the Cooper’s Sixth Form to study Media Studies a special transition task has been produced that should be undertaken by all applicants and which should be completed prior to the first day of term in September. The task is available on the school website here:
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Physical Education
Preparation for Beyond 16
Mr Duncan has created a Preparation for Beyond 16 document, which can be found on the school website. This has a number of useful tasks to help you prepare for the next stage in your education. A direct link to this can be found below.
- Preparation for Beyond 16 for all subjects (document on Google classroom) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvFNhxOx4Ozq9fjMmwykt1IOoHD4HvUN
Create a ‘Portfolio’ of completed tasks for the subjects you wish to study next year. This is great preparation for further education as more independent learning is excepted at this stage. Also, this is a fantastic way to keep the brain working during this period of down time.
PE Transition Tasks
Below is a list of suggested tasks that you may find helpful if you wish to continue studying PE at A Level. These are not compulsory, however any tasks you complete should be stored in your portfolio.
- OCR A Level PE exam board – https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physical-education-h155-h555-from-2016/
- Summer PE induction tasks (also on the school website) https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MjM5NjI2ODY3NjBa
- PIXL sports psychology booklet with tasks (not exam board specific but still relevant information) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvFNhxOx4Ozq9fjMmwykt1IOoHD4HvUN
- Study A Level PE – Brilliant resource with links to topics that will be covered in A Level PE https://www.studyalevelpe.co.uk/
- There are a number of excellent sports film and documentaries on providers such as Amazon prime and Netflix. These are extremely informative and may add variety to these other suggested learning tools. A link to a few suggestions can be found below:
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MjM5NjI2ODY3NjBa/p/NTcwMjE1NDcwNTBa/details
Core PE
With so many students so passionate about sport at Coopers’ Coborn we know that many of our school community are well versed in the physical and mental benefits of physical activity. Exercise releases the chemical serotonin, which helps regulate mood, appetite, digestion, sleep and memory…in short it makes us happy and productive! Whilst this is important at all times, it is especially so during these unique and challenging times.
Government guidelines suggest that all children should engage in 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. As promised, the PE department have been uploading daily updates throughout each week since school shut to the majority of students on their social media accounts. These include a variety of work outs ranging from yoga sessions to dance work outs to high intensity interval training. In addition, there are sport specific sessions to develop skill level in a variety of sports; challenges; sports film and documentary suggestions; and inspirational stories of current and former students. Due to this fact there are no lesson updates on Google classrooms in reference as we strongly encourage all students to endeavour to undertake varied daily activity in amongst their studies and relaxation. There are a consistently evolving bank of resources each day that we are endeavouring to bring to your attention throughout. Now is the time to try something new; we urge you to try fitness elements you have not tried before!
*** Please refer to ‘Coopers’ Coborn PE Department’ on Facebook or ‘cooperscobornpe’ on Instagram***
Students should do a warm-up including a pulse raiser and dynamic and static stretches before each activity. They should also perform a cool down including some light jogging and static stretches after each activity.
Please see below suggestions;
Joe Wicks – The Body Coach (YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram)
Joe Wicks undertakes an incredibly successful daily HIIT workout for students every week day at 9am.
Yoga with Adriene (YouTube channel)
Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone in addition to many other health benefits. This style of exercise may be of preference to some or can be used to supplement high intensity work outs.
Trifecta Pilates You Tube Channel
Pilates has many similar benefits to yoga yet it’s approach is very different. Again this style of exercise may be of preference to some or can be used to supplement high intensity work outs.
Fitness Blender
www.fitnessblender.com is a free online resource with a variety of work outs focusing on specific parts of the body.
Adidas Women You Tube channel
A variety of work outs ranging from yoga and pilates to full body circuits.
NHS and Sport England
Both agencies are working together and are currently providing additional support for all age categories on their websites. The ‘Fitness Guides’ and ‘Couch to 5K’ are useful tabs. Their ‘One You’ and ‘Active 10’ are also sections with a series of work out examples.
Youth Sport Trust
The national organisation is in the process of developing curriculum-based daily activities to ensure students achieve 60 active minutes per day. Please keep up to date on their website www.youthsporttrust.org on their #StayHomeStayActive pages.
We would encourage individuals to go for regular walks and runs in the fresh air. All students have completed the Argyle Run so we are more than confident they are up to the challenge!
(Please note to take care when using social media at all times. It can and will be an extremely useful resource throughout this period if used in a safe manner).
Religious Studies
Students have just finished their GCSE course for Religious Studies.
For those who wish to study A Level Religious Studies, we will be sharing information about the course which is divided into three main themes:
- Philosophy: What is real? Is there such a thing as a soul? If God is ineffable can we even speak intelligently about God?
- Ethics: Should morality be based on the greatest good for the greatest number? Is what is good relative? What is the conscience?
- Developments in Christian thought: Do all religions offer equally effective paths to God? Is Christianity essentially sexist? Who was Jesus; a son of God or a teacher of wisdom or a political liberator?
For those wishing to study A Level Religious Studies at Coopers, the transition tasks can be found on the school website or https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SXDGoG-4-NSIVy8H6r1RwpdwtJjs4Czs?usp=sharing
Resources such as articles, podcasts, documentaries etc for students who wish to engage in the A Level content prior to September can be accessed via Google Classrooms (no code required).
Link to the OCR specification for A Level Religious Studies:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/images/242913-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-religious-studies-h573.pdf
Science Double Award
The textbook is available online from Pearson activelearn and this should be used in conjunction with other work as set.
- Biology – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is ylrwonx
Students have completed the course. All PowerPoints have been uploaded to the google-classroom for Combined Science Biology along with the end of unit test for CB6.
The 2019 Combined Science Biology paper 1 and 2 along with the mark scheme for each paper has been uploaded to google-classroom
What the students will be doing next.
There will be a post on Google-classroom for those students looking to do A Level Biology next year.
The post will contain:
- Breakdown of the A level course
- A level Biology Specification (Exam Board: OCR A)
- Transition tasks
- PowerPoints of the first lessons of A level Biology (Cell structure and Biological Molecules)
- Chemistry – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is t5xoxeb
Students have completed the course.
The 2019 Combined Science Chemistry paper 1 and 2 along with the mark scheme for each paper has been uploaded to google-classroom
What the students will be doing next.
There will be a post on Google-classroom for those students looking to do A Level Chemistry next year.
The post will contain:
- Breakdown of the A level course
- A level Chemistry Student guide
- Transition tasks
- Specification and topics for the first few lessons for next year.
- Physics – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is bcnggp2
Students have completed the course
What the students will be doing next
There are posts in the Year 11 physics Google Classroom for those students who intend to take A level Physics. This includes transition tasks that contain ten topics that are essential foundations for the study of A-Level Physics. Each topic has example questions and website links where you can find our more information as you prepare for next year. Also, there is a list of some books for wider reading of physics.
Biology
- Biology – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is ylrwonx
Students have completed the course. All PowerPoints have been uploaded to the google-classroom for Combined Science Biology along with the end of unit test for SB6.
The 2019 Single Science Biology paper 1 and 2 along with the mark scheme for each paper has been uploaded to google-classroom
What the students will be doing next.
There will be a post on Google-classroom for those students looking to do A Level Biology next year.
The post will contain:
- Breakdown of the A level course
- A level Biology Specification (Exam Board: OCR A)
- Transition tasks
- PowerPoints of the first lessons of A level Biology (Cell structure and Biological Molecules)
Chemistry
- Chemistry – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is t5xoxeb
Students have completed the course.
The 2019 Chemistry paper 1 and 2 along with the mark scheme for each paper has been uploaded to google-classroom
What the students will be doing next.
There will be a post on Google-classroom for those students looking to do A Level Chemistry next year.
The post will contain:
- Breakdown of the A level course (Exam Board: Edexcel)
- A level Chemistry Student guide
- Transition tasks
- Specification and topics for the first few lessons for next year.
Physics
- Physics – class on ‘googleclassroom’ code is code is bcnggp2
Students have completed the course
What the students will be doing next
There are posts in the Year 11 physics Google Classroom for those students who intend to take A level Physics. This includes transition tasks that contain ten topics that are essential foundations for the study of A-Level Physics. Each topic has example questions and website links where you can find our more information as you prepare for next year. Also, there is a list of some books for wider reading of physics.
Websites that will help and could be used to build up knowledge and understanding are:
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h
- gcsescience.com
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw(free science lessons on you tube)
- https://www.gcsepod.com/
- educake.co.uk
- http:www/physicsandmathsttutor.com Physics and maths tutor – yes they do Chemistry
The OCR exam board website for A level physics:
Other physics websites that will help and could be used to build up knowledge and understanding are:
- https://isaacphysics.org/
- https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/a-level-ocr-a/
- https://www.cyberphysics.co.uk/
Students may wish to purchase revision guides and/or workbooks on line. Please make sure that anything you buy is related to the correct Exam Board and specification.
Spanish
Those students who are going on to study A level Spanish will find a transition booklet on Google Classroom and Active Learn work.
Active Learn – https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com