Sunday, 5 January 2014

Energy Saver

L/O: to practice answering section B exam questions, using the PEEL technique
L/O: to be able to fully explain different ways to save energy


Starter:
Using the stimulus material given to you, find the answers to the following question:

  1. What word or phrase is used for the period of ten years?
  2. Identify three concerns which industry has about the increase in future energy costs within the UK.
Main:
  • Research - you have 15 minutes to do some research on the topic of energy saving, suggested areas include:
  • different ways to save energy - both individually and nationally
  • facts & figures about energy saving
  • impact of energy saving  
  • You may create a research document, no longer than one page of A4 which can be printed at the end of the 15 minutes.
AFL:
  • Share some ideas on the research gathered, can you add anything to your own document?
  • If you want to, print out your research document (no more than one page each) - you will not have access to your computer for the rest of the lesson.

MAIN TASK - Section B question - worth 10 marks

Use the PEEL technique in your answer
Point - make your point
Example - back it up with own experience, quote from stimulus material or figures
Explain - how does the example answer the original question
Link - use the language of the question and reiterate the point.

e.g. What advice would you give to Ross' parents to help ross overcome his weight problem?

You need to change the meals you eat as a family.  Take favourite meals and change them into healthier versions, for example instead of burger & chips, try grilled steak with baked potato and a large salad.  This is not only filling but contains 4 of the elements that make a balanced diet (vegetables, carbohydrates, protein & fats).  This will help reduce the amount of fat Ross is eating and therefore will help him to lose weight.


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Question:

Urgent steps need to be taken to tackle climate change. The earlier action is taken, the more effective it will be. If we want to hand on this world to our children in a fit state, we must do something about our emissions and climate change. Over 40% of current CO2 emissions are caused by the choices we make as individuals. Simple actions can save money and energy; and there are many things you can do to reduce your CO2 emissions. The UK Government has recently published a range of materials available to the general public stressing the need for increased awareness and action.


Explain what actions a UK family could take within the home to save energy and to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions that they produce.
  • Include a minimum of 3 fully explained actions (PEEL) for full marks.
Plenary:
Using the mark scheme below, what mark would you give yourself for the work you have completed today? Write this on the back of your work and add a note explaining why you think this.

Mark Scheme
  • 8–10 Provides a well-argued discussion. Uses the stimulus and/or includes own evidence to show understanding and relevant knowledge. Communicates ideas clearly and accurately and shows good evaluation. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are almost faultless.
  • 4–7: A developed answer with some attempt to use the stimulus material and/or own evidence. Communication of ideas and evaluation are reasonably good. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are reasonably accurate.
  • 1–3: A basic answer with very little evidence of use of stimulus materials or own ideas. Lacks understanding and relevant knowledge. Communication is weak. Spelling, grammar and punctuation may impede understanding.

Friday, 13 December 2013

Should parents consider whether their child has been naughty or nice when buying Christmas presents?


What is considered nice?
What is considered naughty?  Can then redeem themselves?

Task:
Create a naughty and nice tick list for parents, add a point score for naughty/nice ticks, with a key that parents could use to identify the type of present their child should get!

Get a substantial list for both nice and naughty (at least 10 of each) and decide how many points they are worth.  What kind of presents would they get depending on their total score?

Example:
Nice
Naughty
Cleaned room regularly this year

Didn’t say good morning regularly

Helped an old lady/man cross the road

Got DTs at school

Made cup of tea for mum every week

Forgot to say thank you to parents


5 points for a Nice tick
-3 points for a Naughty tick

0-5:        Lump of coal & satsuma
6-10:      DVD
11-15:    Games console

Plenary:
Create a blog post on your own General Studies blogs, answering today's question with your own opinion and adding your tick list too.



Sunday, 1 December 2013

Drive iQ - Driving Awareness modules

Over the next 2 weeks, you will work through material designed to prepare you for the driving.

How many of you are hoping to drive next year?  Motorcycles / cars?

These modules will prepare you for getting out on the road, for your theory test and ultimately safety on the road.

Drive iQ

Work through the modules at your own pace (approximately 2 a lesson)

Register with your school email:  09forename.surname@wildern.hants.sch.uk

Christmas campaign - Stop drink driving

Watch the following adverts.  Can you find other examples?

TASK:
In groups of 3 or 4, you will plan a campaign and design resources for it.  Your campaign should be aimed at 17-24 year olds to persuade them not to drink and drive, especially over the Christmas/New Year holidays.

You need to create at least 3 different resources to support your campaign, these could include:
  • Television advert
  • Radio advert
  • Animation
  • Posters
  • Bumper stickers
  • Wristbands
  • Any other products you can think of
Deadline: Tuesday 17 December 2013, 4 x lessons: prizes for the best campaign in class / across classes.

You need a slogan, look here for some ideas:
Drink Driving Awareness slogans

Check out this campaign by Hampshire Constabulary 

Below are links to some storiesthat maybe useful for your campaign.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-25054251
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-25053033
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-25032346
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24835192
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-24841039
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-24773237
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24644206

Sunday, 3 November 2013

Competition time Q7 - Week beginning 04/11/13

Social Diversity Project

In the next 4 lessons, you will complete 3 tasks on the topic of Social Diversity, as per your sheets.

These tasks involve identifying, explaining and discussing topics within the area of Social Diversity.

Task 1: Social Structures
Choose one of the social structures below and generate an infographic that identifies four changes that have occured between the 1930s and present day:
  • The 'Family'
  • Opinions on ethnicity
  • Stereotyping
  • The community
  • Gender roles
4 Marks
This task is worth 4 marks, we are looking for FOUR ideas.

Task 2: Stereotypes
“Teenagers have never been so tapped into technology so much so that they can no longer interact socially”.

Explain the effects of technology on social interaction both positive and negative. Select one method of presentation from below:
  • Podcast (with script)
  • Movie
  • Animation
  • Prezi
8 Marks
This is an explain task, it requires some explanation/reasons. We are looking for FOUR ideas explained, both positive and negative.

Task 3: Gender Pay Gap
“In November 2012, The Fawcett Society said that women still earn 14.9% less on average than men for the same job. The warning coincided with a survey which suggested that a woman can earn £423,000 less than a man in her career”.

Discuss the reasons for and against the gender pay gap.

In your answer you may wish to consider:
  • the types of positions held by men and women
  • differences in the pay of jobs men typically go into as opposed to women
  • differences in amount of work experience
  • breaks in employment
As well as your own ideas.
18 Marks
This is a discuss task, it requires a well-argued discussion including a variety of points, both given and your own ideas.  Provide a balanced argument, both for and against the issue to evaluate effectively.

Notes:
Use the mark scheme to identify what is required for each task - aim high!

RESOURCES
Task 1:

Task 2:

Task 3: