English Homework: Spring B Year 8 https ... · Create an illustrated and annotated timeline of the following key events in British History: The Battle of Hastings 1066, signing of

English Homework: Spring B – Year 8 https://downhammarketacademy.co.uk/homework-booklets/

Set Due Foundation (up to Grade 5) Extension (Grade 6+) Support Available

W/B 24/2

W/B 2/3

Year 8 Homework booklet AND 20 minutes reading every day

Year 8 Homework booklet extension task provided in the booklet AND 20 minutes reading every day

BBC Bitesize: Short story writing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwjsyrd/revision/2

W/B 2/3

W/B 9/3




W/B 9/3

W/B 16/3




W/B 16/3

W/B 23/3



BBC Bitesize: Short story writing BBC Bitesize: Short story writing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwjsyrd/revision/2

W/B 23/3

W/B 30/3




Ethics Homework: Year 8 Spring 2 due last lesson of half term

Exam question

All students Support Available

1 Create a set of Leitner revision cards on Creation and the Fall. You should create at least 10 cards.

Class notes Academy Revision Website

2 Create a mind map to show Gods chosen sacrifice, Jesus. This should include links to the C S Lewis Book ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Class notes Academy Revision Website

3 Revise for your end of unit assessment on Creation Stories. Class notes Academy Revision Website

History Homework: Spring B – Year 8


W/B 24/02 W/B 02/03 Create an illustrated timeline of the following key events in British History: The Battle of Hastings 1066, signing of the Magna Carta 1215, the Peasants' revolt 1381, the Battle of Bosworth 1485, the start of the East India Company 1600, the English Civil War 1642-49, the Glorious Revolution 1688, America win independence from Britain 1775-1783, Great Reform Act 1832, height of Industrial Revolution 1850, World War I 1914-18, Women get the vote in Britain 1918, height of the British Empire 1922, World War II 1939-45, start of the National Health Service 1948

Create an illustrated and annotated timeline of the following key events in British History: The Battle of Hastings 1066, signing of the Magna Carta 1215, the Peasants' revolt 1381, the Battle of Bosworth 1485, the start of the East India Company 1600, the English Civil War 1642-49, the Glorious Revolution 1688, America win independence from Britain 1775-1783, Great Reform Act 1832, height of Industrial Revolution 1850, World War I 1914-18, Women get the vote in Britain 1918, height of the British Empire 1922, World War II 1939-45, start of the National Health Service 1948

BBC Bitesize KS3 History Classwork books, Textbooks available to use in History department during Thursday lunchtimes and Period 7

W/B 02/03 W/B 09/03 Learn the timeline from last week’s homework for a test in class.

Learn the timeline from last week’s homework for a test in class.


W/B 09/03 W/B 16/03 Create a set of mind-maps, revision posters or pairs game on the causes of the English Civil War

Produce a set of 3 annotated visual hexagons, 20 flash cards or 20 dominoes on the causes of the English Civil War


W/B 16/03 W/B 23/03 Learn your set of mind-maps, revision posters or pairs game on how far the Normans changed Anglo-Saxon England ready for a test in class

Learn your set of 3 annotated visual hexagons, 20 flash cards or 20 dominoes on how far the Normans changed Anglo-Saxon England ready for a test in class


W/B 23/03 + W/B 30/03

W/B 20/04 Draw up an illustrated timeline of the development of democracy in England including the following dates: 1215-Magna Carta, 1376-First Speaker of Parliament, 1688-Bill of Rights, 1832-First Reform Act, 1867-Second Reform Act, 1884-The Third Reform Act, 1918-Representation of the People Act, 1928-Equal Franchise Act, 1969 -Representation of the People Act For each event summarise what it was and how if helped Britain move towards democracy. Add an illustration or picture for each date Highlight the event that you think was most important on the journey to democracy

Draw up an illustrated timeline of the development of democracy in England including the following dates: 1215-Magna Carta, 1376-First Speaker of Parliament, 1688-Bill of Rights, 1832-First Reform Act, 1867-Second Reform Act, 1884-The Third Reform Act, 1918-Representation of the People Act, 1928-Equal Franchise Act, 1969 -Representation of the People Act For each event summarise what it was and how if helped Britain move towards democracy. Add an illustration or picture for each date Write a paragraph to explain which events you think was the most important in the development of democracy.


Week commencing 9-7, 9-6a classes 9-6b and 7-5 classes

Additional support

24th February PD – Successive listing and Events

You will be set some work on vle.mathswatch.co.uk

KS3 maths helpdesk – Wednesdays E1 - period 7

2nd March You will be set some work on vle.mathswatch.co.uk

Standard Form KS3 maths helpdesk – Wednesdays E1 - period 7

9th March G2D - Volume You will be set some work on vle.mathswatch.co.uk


16th March You will be set some work on vle.mathswatch.co.uk



23rd March You will be set some work on vle.mathswatch.co.uk

PD – Successive listing and Events


30th March A2F – y = mx + c / Real life graphs



PD – Successive Listing and Events

1.

2. Alice has two spinners;

Complete each of the methods below to find all of the possible outcomes in

the sample space.

3. A six sided dice is thrown and a coin is tossed. The outcomes are

recorded into a two-way table. Complete this below to help you find the

following probabilities.

a) P(head and an even score on the dice) ………………………………………………

b) P(Tails and a score less than 5) …………………………………………………………..

c) P(Score of 6) ………………………………………………………………………………………

G2D – Volume, Plans and Surface Area

1. Calculate the volume of the cuboid

Volume = _________________

2. Find the volume of a cuboid with sides; 6.8 cm by 10.6 cm by 11.9 cm.

Volume __________________

3. A cuboid with dimensions 14 cm by x cm by 15cm has a volume of 3360

cm3. Calculate x.

X = _____________________

4. Complete the table for each cuboid.

5. Use the triangle to complete the table below.

6. Find the volume of the prism below.

Volume ______________

8H summer 1 Pre test Revision Homework for assess 3b

A2F

A2F – Graphs

1) Which of the following graphs are parallel:

a) 𝑦 = 2𝑥

b) 𝑦 =1

2𝑥 + 4

c) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 4

d) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 2

e) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2

2) Plot the following lines on axes with x from -5 to 5 and y from -10 to 10

a) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 – 2

b) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 – 1

c) 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 2

3) Which of the lines pass through the origin?

a) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 – 1

b) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 2

c) 𝑦 = 4𝑥

d) 𝑥 = 5

e) 𝑦 = ½ 𝑥

f) 𝑦 = ½ 𝑥 + 5

g)

4) What is the equation of the following lines:

5) On a graph, plot the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 2.

Use it to solve 2𝑥 + 2 = 4 and 2𝑥 + 2 = −3

Grade 5

6) For the following distance time graph:

a) How fast was the cyclist travelling between A and B?

b) How long IN TOTAL was the cyclist stationary for?

c) What time did the cyclist get home?

d) How far did the cyclist travel in total?

N2D – Standard form and estimation

1. Work out

Write down the full answer on your calculator.

___________________________________________________________________

Answer___________________________

(b) Round you answer to 3 decimal places.

Answer___________________________

2. Circle the best estimate of the answer to

72.34 ÷ 8.91

6 7 8 9 10 11

(b) Circle the best estimate of the answer to

32.7 × 0.48

1.2 1.6 12 16 120 16

0

(c) Estimate the answer to Give your answer to 1 significant figure

3. Complete the table below.

Ordinary number Product of a power of 10 Standard form

820 000 8.2 × 100 000

82 000

8.2 × 104

8 200 8.2 × 1 000

820

82 8.2 × 10

8.2

8.2 × 100

0.82 8.2 × 0.1

0.082

0.0082

0.00082

8.2 × 10−4

0.000082 8.2 × 0.00001

Biology Homework: Spring B – Year 8


F/B 24/2

F/B 9/3

Learn the keywords for the Genes topic – DNA, chromosomes, gene, base, double helix, gametes, mutation, inherited characteristics, identical twins, allele, dominant, recessive, probability. This includes the meaning and the spelling. Describe the structure of DNA and the structure and function of a gene.

Learn the extended keywords for the Genes topic – DNA, chromosomes, gene, base, double helix, gametes, karyotype, mutation, trisomy, inherited characteristics, identical twins, allele, dominant, recessive, genetic diagrams, probability. This includes the meaning and the spelling. Use a genetic diagram to model the inheritance of sex in humans. How does this compare to birds?

Science Period 7 Monday 3-4pm BBC Bitesize

Seneca Learning Science revision

checklists in DMA website, revision

area

F/B 9/3

F/B 23/3

Distinguish between gene and allele, dominant and recessive. Use examples to help. List 10 inherited characteristics in humans.

Describe the difference between ‘diploid’ and ‘haploid’. Explain why gametes need to be haploid. Discuss the evidence which lead to the discovery of the structure of DNA.

F/B 23/3

F/B 20/4

Describe how identical and non-identical twins are produced. Explain why a gene mutation can cause a change in an organism.

Describe and explain how a mother with blood group A and a father with blood group B could produce a child who is blood group O. Discuss the role of genetic counselling in advising individuals about risks of inherited disorders. Use suitable examples to illustrate your points.

Chemistry Homework: Spring B – Year 8


F/B 24/2

F/B 9/3

Learn the keywords for the Reactions topic – particle, atom, energy profile, thermal composition, photosynthesis, hydrocarbon. This includes the meaning and the spelling. Explain, using ideas about particles and atoms, why burning magnesium is an exothermic change

Learn the keywords for the Reactions topic – particle, atom, energy profile, thermal composition, photosynthesis, hydrocarbon, fossil fuel, complete combustion, incomplete combustion. This includes the meaning and the spelling. Explain what is happening if there is no overall energy change during a chemical reaction




area

F/B 9/3

F/B 23/3

Define endothermic reactions and give 3 examples of their uses Explain why catalysts are used in some reactions

Explain, using ideas about particles and atoms, why photosynthesis is an endothermic change Describe an experiment to test if catalase is a better catalyst than manganese dioxide

F/B 23/3

F/B 20/4

Define hydrocarbon, fuel and fossil fuel. Describe 2 reasons why burning is a chemical reaction. Explain the differences between combustion and thermal decomposition

Explain why a fire burns more brightly if you fan the flames with air. Compare complete and incomplete combustion and explain why they are both chemical reactions

Physics Homework: Spring B – Year 8


F/B 24/2

F/B 9/3

Identify the three variables that affect the strength of an electromagnet. Define the keywords; variable, discrete, continuous, relationship

Complete the box on the left. Then, for each of the three variables that affect the strength of an electromagnet, suggest how they could be changed. For each of the three variables that affect the strength of an electromagnet, suggest what the effect of changing each of them is. In a circuit breaker, why is it important for the contacts, once broken by the electromagnet, to remain unconnected?




area

F/B 9/3

F/B 23/3

Give one disadvantage of using an electromagnet compared to an ordinary magnet. What would happen if the electromagnet in an electric bell was replaced with an ordinary magnet?

What advantage do circuit breakers have over normal switches? Give three ways to reverse the magnetic field around an electromagnet.

F/B 23/3

F/B 20/4

Revise using the following webpage and take the online test to assess your progress: https://www.bbc.com/education/guides/z3g8d2p/revision/6

Revise using the following webpage and take the online test to assess your progress: https://www.bbc.com/education/guides/z3g8d2p/revision/6

Food Technology Cooking Plan: Year 8.

This year food technology will be taught on a rotation with the other DT subjects and all classes will follow the same plan.

Please find below the basic recipes we will be using - you will need to add the dates once you have your individual timetable.

We encourage you to adapt these recipes to suit your particular needs, tastes and to be creative, fun and individual.

Lesson: Practical activity: Basic recipe for a small serving – we don’t have facilities to prepare family size dinners:

1 Breakfast. No ingredients required.

2 Stir fry. 1 clove garlic, ½ pepper, 1 carrot, ½ courgette, small piece broccoli, small onion. Optional ideas: lime juice, fresh ginger, fresh coriander, fresh chili, bok choi, beansprouts, soy sauce, etc. Remember a container to take it home in.

3 Reduction sauce. Tinned chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato puree. Optional ideas: pepper, fresh tomatoes, olives, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar etc. Remember a container to take it home in.

4 Roux sauce. 25g plain flour, 25g butter, ½ pint milk. Optional ideas: macaroni, cheese, cauliflower, mustard, ham, mushroom etc. Remember a container to take it home in.

5 Emulsions. No ingredients required.

6 Fajitas. ½ pepper, small red onion, 1 chicken breast, 4 tbsp lime juice, 2 wraps. Optional ideas: cheese, yoghurt, salsa, guacamole. (extra marks for homemade!) etc. Remember a container to take them home in.

7 Cultural dish. You have your own choice of a cultural dish to make which should be healthy, savoury and draw on as many of the skills you have learnt so far as possible. Remember a container to take it home in.

8 Curry, naan bread and onion bahjis.

No ingredients required.

9 Fish cakes. Tin tuna, portion mashed potato (already prepared), flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Optional ideas: sweet potato, fresh chilli, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce, fresh coriander, frozen vegetables etc. Remember a container to take them home in.

10 Pastry. 160g plain flour, 40g white fat and 40g margarine or 80g margarine, jam. Remember a container to take them home in.

If you are eligible for Pupil Premium funding we can provide ingredients for practical food lessons. You will have a request form posted home at the start of each food unit so

you can choose in advance which PP options you would like to cook. When you have requested a PP option on this form these ingredients will then be automatically provided

for your practical lessons – if the form is not returned you will not be provided with ingredients. If you would prefer to bring your own ingredients you are very welcome to do

so, but we ask that you let us know in order to minimise waste.

Please remember to

clearly label your

ingredients and tub.

French Homework: Spring B – Year 8

Set Due Foundation (up to Grade 5) Extension (Grade 6+) Support Available W/B 24/02/20

W/B 02/03/20

Revise for end of unit 3 assessments in listening and writing

Revise for end of unit 3 assessments in listening and writing

MFL support Thursday 3pm N6 Class notes BBC Bitesize Vocab booklet

W/B 02/03/20

W/B 09/03/20

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “homes” and “adjectives”

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “homes” and “adjectives”. Learn use + formation of the comparative – see p69


W/B 09/03/20

W/B 16/03/20

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “rooms” and “furniture and appliances”

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “rooms” and “furniture and appliances”. Learn prepositions – see p71


W/B 16/03/20

W/B 23/03/20

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “breakfast” and “evening meals”. Learn je form of the verbs boire + prendre – see p72

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p86 “breakfast” and “evening meals”. Learn the verbs boire + prendre – see p72. Learn use of partitive article - see p72


W/B 23/03/20

W/B 30/03/20

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p87 “food shopping” and “quantities”

Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p87 “food shopping” and “quantities”. Learn use of il faut and quantities – see p74


W/B 30/03/20

W/B 20/04/20

Learn past, present + future tenses – je form of the verb – see p77. Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p87 “high frequency words”. Revise for end of unit 4 assessments.

Learn past, present + future tenses – je form of the verb – see p77 Learn vocab Studio 2 rouge p87 “high frequency words”. Revise for end of unit 4 assessments.


Geography Homework: Spring B – Year 2020

Set W/B

Due W/B

Foundation (Up to Grade 5) Extension (Grade 6+) Support Available

24/02 02/03 Define the following keywords and learn their spellings: Megacity, Urbanisation, Push Factor, Pull Factor, Rural, Urban, Population

Define the following keywords and learn their spellings: Megacity, Urbanisation, Push Factor, Pull Factor, Rural, Urban, Population

Geography teaching staff at break or lunch time in the A block.

http://www.acegeography.com/year7-

revision-centre.html OR http://www.acegeography.com/fromhere-

to-there-and-back-again.html

Google ‘ace geography’. 2. Click on first link 3. Wait for webpage to load up 4. Click

on revision centre 5. Click on Year 7 revision 6. Various materials and weblinks

02/03 09/03 Find the locations and populations of 5 megacities. Where are there more megacities?

Find the locations and populations of 5 megacities. Why are there more megacities in some parts of the world?

09/03 16/03 Research Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. What are the main problems faced by people living in this city?

Choose one megacity. Explain why there are challenges with living in this megacity.

16/03 23/03 Produce a poster to show how the problems of megacities can be solved.

Produce a poster to show how the problems of megacities can be solved. Explain in detail how 3 strategies aim to solve the issues found in megacities. Try to find specific examples!

23/03 30/03 Prepare for our upcoming assessment by revising the names of 5 megacities, where megacities are found, what the problems are and how they are being solved. Focus on the Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro.

Prepare for our upcoming assessment by revising the names of 5 megacities, where megacities are found, what the problems are and how they are being solved. Focus on the Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro. How effective have the government been in managing the issues in the favelas?

Spanish Homework: Spring B – Year 8

Set Due Foundation (up to Grade 5) Extension (Grade 6+) Support Available W/B 24/02/20

W/B 02/03/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “how many people are there in your family?” Learn vocab Viva p92 “numbers 20-100”

Learn vocab Viva p92 “how many people are there in your family?”. Learn “my, your, his/her” – see p76 Learn vocab Viva p92 “numbers 20-100”


W/B 02/03/20

W/B 09/03/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “ what colour are your eyes?” and “what’s your hair like?”

Learn vocab Viva p92 “ what colour are your eyes?” and “what’s your hair like?” Learn the verbs ser and tener


W/B 09/03/20

W/B 16/03/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “what is he/she like?” Learn vocab Viva p92 “what is he/she like?”

MFL support Thursday 3pm N6 Class notes Vocab booklet BBC Bitesize

W/B 16/03/20

W/B 23/03/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “what is your house or flat like?”

Learn vocab Viva p92 “what is your house or flat like?” Learn the verb estar


W/B 23/03/20

W/B 30/03/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “where is it?” Learn vocab Viva p92 “where is it?” MFL support Thursday 3pm N6 Class notes Vocab booklet BBC Bitesize

W/B 30/03/20

W/B 20/04/20

Learn vocab Viva p92 “high frequency words” Revise for end of module 4 assessments

Learn vocab Viva p92 “high frequency words” Revise for end of module 4 assessments


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English Homework: Spring B Year 8 https ... · Create an illustrated and annotated timeline of the following key events in British History: The Battle of Hastings 1066, signing of