Today you we are going to start with a new topic: The Road to War… 1. It gives a brief overview of the steps to WW2… The video. (2:39 minutes long) 2. (Remember, this is merely a brief overview… Ultimately, you need to know all the events in detail!) 3. Complete the steps diagram (provided):Continue reading “Y11: 2-1. Steps to War – pre-2026”
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1920’s – Brief Notes
Today you are going to make some revision notes about the League in the 1920’s! League of Nations 1. 1920’s – Disarmament (p.34) 2. Locarno Treaties (p.47) 3. Kellogg-Briand Pact (p.48) 4. Economic Recovery (p.49) 5. Problems with Agreements (p.52) 6. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Keyboard – Keys
Understanding the Computer Keyboard + Fun Quiz for Kids 8:06 Basics of Computers | Computer Keyboard Keys and their Function [ Animation ] Uses of Keyboard 6:52 The Alphabet Song: Classic ABC Song 3:53 The ABC Song 2:12 Precious! 4:22 https://studio.youtube.com/video/QVRwjIqgMFQ/edit Why Aren’t Keyboards in ‘ABC’ Order? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS 2:30 Why Aren’t Keyboard inContinue reading “Keyboard – Keys”
Y10: 1-10. The 1905-Revolution – pre-2026
Today you are going to look at an attempted revolution in Russia! Lucky for Nicholas II, he was able to hold onto power for a few more years, as the 1905 Revolution did not succeed… 1. Here is a reminder of what a revolution is… a bit of revision! 2. Watch the following video, asContinue reading “Y10: 1-10. The 1905-Revolution – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-9. Opposition to Tsarist Rule – pre-2026
Today you are going to look at the opposition to the rule of Nicholas II in Russia! 1. First look at this answer to the source question on the Coronation of Nicholas II. It is an example of how one should answer the question in paragraph form: 2. Now, let’s look at Opposition to tsaristsContinue reading “Y10: 1-9. Opposition to Tsarist Rule – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI – pre-2026
Today we will finish the documentary on Russia’s Lost Princesses and highlight important events that were shown in the documentary. 1. First, let’s consider how Nicholas II ruled Russia…. The Tsarist Regime. (2:32 minutes long) 2. The information about “The tsarist regime“, p.4. 3. In the last “episode” we saw how the Romanov’s were overthrownContinue reading “Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-7. Russia in the Early 1900’s – pre-2026
Today we are going to continue with the documentary, plus we will look at Russia in the early 1900’s and also at Russian Society in the early 1900’s. 1. Today you will receive a booklet with notes on the Year 10 Russian History topic. From this booklet, we will begin by looking at what theContinue reading “Y10: 1-7. Russia in the Early 1900’s – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses V – pre-2026
Today we are going to start with Part II of “Russia’s Lost Princesses”! In the last “episode” we were introduced to Rasputin. We also saw the Tercentenary of Romanov Rule. Let’s watch the next 20 minutes… 1. Tsarist Russia – Part IV. (20:07 minutes long.) 2. Now, use the rest of the lesson to completeContinue reading “Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses V – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV – pre-2026
Today we are going to continue watching the documentary and also finish the question on Nicholas’ coronation. 1. In the last “episode” of the documentary we learnt more about the family life and children of Nicholas and Alexandra. Here is a little recap of the content: 2. You need to print and stick photos ontoContinue reading “Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-4. Russia’s Lost Princesses III – pre-2026
Today we are going to continue with the Russian History by examining the Coronation tragedy… (We will interrupt the documentary briefly and continue watching it in the next lesson.) 1. Previously you heard that there was a stampede at the coronation celebrations of Nicholas II. 2. Do the following task about the Coronation of NicholasContinue reading “Y10: 1-4. Russia’s Lost Princesses III – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II – pre-2026
Let’s continue with the story of the Russian princesses… 1. Can you recall the section that we watched in the last lesson: what impressions were given of Nicholas II & Alexandra? 2. The Story so far… 3. Use the images below to make your own collage on “the story so far”. 4. Now, let’s continueContinue reading “Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I – pre-2026
Today we are going to start with the Russian History! (Follow the instructions step by step!!) 1. Before we start with our first topic, we need to talk about homework… What about homework? You will get homework on a regular basis. The aim is to help you revise what has been covered in class. ThereContinue reading “Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I – pre-2026”
Y10: 1-1. Introduction to Y10 – pre-2026
Welcome to the IGCSE History course! Before we start looking at all the exciting things that this course has to offer we need look at a few organisational issues. So, here is what you have to do today: (Follow the instructions step by step!!) 1. It gives a bit more information about… “What is History”…Continue reading “Y10: 1-1. Introduction to Y10 – pre-2026”
5. Easter Revision: Russian History Qs
Tsarist Russia. Question 5. 5. Why did many Russians feel bitterness towards Tsar Nicholas II after the 1905 Revolution? [6] Question 6. 6. Why was Stolypin important in the years after the 1905 Revolution? [6] Question 10. 10. Why was the March 1917 Revolution successful? [6] Question 13. 13. Why did the Kornilov Affair damageContinue reading “5. Easter Revision: Russian History Qs”
Laptop Keyboard
Introduction…. Today, you are going to…. learn about the keyboard Your teacher will explain to you the functions of all these keys… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 10. Complete the following tasks online to test your knowledge on what you have learnt so far about theContinue reading “Laptop Keyboard”
Y3: 26. Cyber Safety V – Balancing Screen Time
THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION… Today, you are going to…. learn about healthy screen time habits consider how you use your time make a healthy schedule for yourself 1. Discussion: How much time do you spend on screens? What do you do online? 2. Complete the quiz below. It shows you various activities (e.g.,Continue reading “Y3: 26. Cyber Safety V – Balancing Screen Time”
Y3: 25. Cyber Safety IV – Cyberbullying Awareness
Today, you are going to…. understand what cyberbullying is know how to respond to cyberbullying understand the seriousness of cyberbullying look at steps one can take to protect yourself from cyberbullies 1. Cyber Security for kids. (4:09 minutes long) 2. Have you ever heard of cyberbullying? What does it mean? 3. What’s Cyberbullying? (1:44 minutesContinue reading “Y3: 25. Cyber Safety IV – Cyberbullying Awareness”
Y3: 24. Cyber Safety III – Identifying Safe & Unsafe Websites
Today, you are going to…. learn how to recognize safe websites examine unsafe websites make a “Safe Browsing” poster 1. Child Focus ‘E-safety’. (1:52 minutes long) 2. Let’s talk about what makes a website look safe. 3. Which of these websites do you trust? Website 1 Website 2 Website 3 4. We will now considerContinue reading “Y3: 24. Cyber Safety III – Identifying Safe & Unsafe Websites”
Y3: 23. Cyber Safety II – Personal Information & Privacy
Today, you are going to…. learn what exactly is meant by personal information consider online scenarios where people ask you for information see how to create strong passwords test the strength of passwords 1. What does “personal information” mean? Here are some examples of “personal information”: 2. Complete the following Quizzes. You need to sortContinue reading “Y3: 23. Cyber Safety II – Personal Information & Privacy”
Y3: 22. Cyber Safety I – Introduction to Online Safety
Today, you are going to…. learn how to stay safe online decide what is safe to do online and what is not safe make a cyber safety pledge 1. Internet Safety Tips for Kids. (2:08 minutes long) 2. What do you know about using the internet? 3. This video teaches children about the importance ofContinue reading “Y3: 22. Cyber Safety I – Introduction to Online Safety”
Y3: 21. The Bouncy Ball Project
Today, you are going to…. practise coding with Scratch create a project with a bouncy ball 1. You are going to create a simple bouncing ball! Read through the instructions provided. The use it to create codes in Scratch for your “Bouncy Ball Project”. 2. Access SCRATCH here. 3. RIGHT-mouse click on the cat andContinue reading “Y3: 21. The Bouncy Ball Project”
Y3: 20. The Crabby Project
Today, you are going to…. learn about coding with Scratch modify a sprite create a moving crab 1. Go to Scratch. Access SCRATCH here. 2. Click “create”. 3. Close this box: 4. Delete the Scratch character (“sprite”). 5. Choose the Crab character: (You need to click on this “sprite” button on the screen.) 6. AlsoContinue reading “Y3: 20. The Crabby Project”
Y3: 19. The Rocket Project
Today, you are going to…. practise coding with Scratch create a project with a rocket, sun and star 1. In coding, a loop is a command used to repeat a part of code until the desired process is complete. Programmers can use infinite loops, and count-controlled loops. 2. Complete this worksheet to test your knowledge ofContinue reading “Y3: 19. The Rocket Project”
Y3: 18. Scratch Loops
This lesson is based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. explain that in programming there are infinite loops and count controlled loops modify loops to produce a given outcome choose when to use a count-controlled and an infinite loop recognise that some programming languages enable more than oneprocess to be run at onceContinue reading “Y3: 18. Scratch Loops”
Y3: 17. Introduction to Scratch
This lesson is based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. list an everyday task as a set of instructions including repetition predict the outcome of a snippet of code modify a snippet of code to create a given outcome 1. Computer programmers use codes and algorithms to tell computers what to do. OneContinue reading “Y3: 17. Introduction to Scratch”
Y3: 16. Introduction to Coding Blocks
Today, you are going to…. learn about block coding use block coding to follow instructions use block coding to write an algorithm 1. The videos below explain what block coding is. What is Block-Based Programming? | Block Coding for Kids. (1:44 minutes long) Block Coding for Kids. (3:53 minutes long) 2. Remember: 3. We willContinue reading “Y3: 16. Introduction to Coding Blocks”
Y3: 15. Algorithms II
Today, you are going to…. learn more about algorithms discover how to write an algorithm 1. Algorithms are instructions given in a specific sequence. The video below explain sequencing. Sequencing | Coding & Computer Science Song. (3:53 minutes long) 2. Use this “6-squares worksheet” to draw paths from A to A, B to B, CContinue reading “Y3: 15. Algorithms II”
Y3: 14. Algorithms I
Today, you are going to…. learn about algorithms discover how computers follow instructions 1. Watch video below. It explains what an algorithm is. BBC Learning What Is An Algorithm. (1:07 minutes long) 2. Also watch this video to learn more about what algorithms are. Introduction to Algorithms | All About Computers | Tynker. (4:48 minutesContinue reading “Y3: 14. Algorithms I”
Y3: 13. Christmas Creations II
Today, you are going to…. continue with the Christmas creations started in the previous lesson 1. ICT Tasks for Christmas…. Decorate a Virtual Christmas Tree You need to decorate the virtual Christmas tree by dragging ornaments. Skills Developed: Basic mouse skills, & creativity. Christmas-Themed Games Play online Christmas-themed educational games like matching games, jigsaw puzzles,Continue reading “Y3: 13. Christmas Creations II”
Y3: 12. Christmas Creations I
Today, you are going to…. use the internet, online tools, or word processing programmes to create something related to Christmas… 1. ICT Tasks for Christmas…. Decorate a Virtual Christmas Tree You need to decorate the virtual Christmas tree by dragging ornaments. Skills Developed: Basic mouse skills, & creativity. Christmas-Themed Games Play online Christmas-themed educational gamesContinue reading “Y3: 12. Christmas Creations I”
Y3: 11. Keyboard Skills
Today, you are going to…. learn more about the keyboard practise typing 1. This song tells you more about the keyboard: 2. What is on the keyboard? And what is AltGr? 2. Let’s learn a bit more about the position of our hands and fingers on the keyboard! (Click on the image below to learnContinue reading “Y3: 11. Keyboard Skills”
Y3: 10. Can I believe what I read?
This is Lesson 6 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. evaluate the reliability of content consider the consequences of unreliable content realise that not everything on the internet is true explain why some information we find online may not be honest, accurate, or legal explainContinue reading “Y3: 10. Can I believe what I read?”
Y3: 9. Who owns the Web?
This is Lesson 5 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. realise that the content of the World Wide Web is created by people consider who owns the content on websites discover that there are rules to protect content 1. Revision… A website is a setContinue reading “Y3: 9. Who owns the Web?”
Y3: 8. What is a website?
This is Lesson 4 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. discover how content can be added and accessed on the WWW explain what media can be found on websites see how you can add content to the WWW examine how internet services can be usedContinue reading “Y3: 8. What is a website?”
Y3: 7. Educational Games I
Today, you are going to…. finish any incomplete tasks play some educational online games 1. Finish any tasks from previous lessons that you have not completed yet. 2. Now you may use the links below to play some educational games on the internet: Click on the button below for more games: The following games canContinue reading “Y3: 7. Educational Games I”
Y3: 6. Sharing Information
This is Lesson 3 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. see how information can be shared via the World Wide Web (WWW) discover the types of media that can be shared on the WWW describe where websites are stored when uploaded to the WWW learnContinue reading “Y3: 6. Sharing Information”
Y3: 5. What is the internet made of?
This is Lesson 2 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. see how networked devices make up the internet describe networked devices and how they connect examine how the internet is used to provide many services realise that the World Wide Web is the part ofContinue reading “Y3: 5. What is the internet made of?”
Y3: 4. Connecting Networks
This is Lesson 1 on Computing Systems & Networks – the Internet, taken from teachcomputing.org. Today, you are going to…. learn about the internet as a network of networks demonstrate how information is shared across the internet discuss why a network needs protecting 1. The internet is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks, that communicateContinue reading “Y3: 4. Connecting Networks”
Y3: 3. Computer Parts II
Today, you are going to…. revise different parts of a computer complete a word search about computer parts 1. Can you remember the different parts of a computer? Here is a video to remind you… 2. Let’s draw a computer! How To Draw A Computer Step By Step. (1:54 minutes long) 3. Can you nameContinue reading “Y3: 3. Computer Parts II”
Y3: 2. Computer Parts I
Today, you are going to…. learn about the different parts of a computer complete the word processing task from the previous lesson 1. 2. 3. Your teacher will guide you through this article about “Parts of a Computer”. 4. Complete the task from the previous lesson. 5. 6. Additional Information: (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
