Today, you are going to…. 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 consider what makes a website safe: Things That Make a Website Safe: The Website StartsContinue reading “Y4: 24. Cyber Safety III – Identifying Safe & Unsafe Websites”
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Y4: 23. Cyber Safety II – Personal Information & Privacy
Today, you are going to…. 1. What does “personal information” mean? Here are some examples of “personal information”: 2. Complete the following Quizzes. You need to sort the different pieces of information into “Safe to Share” and “Not Safe to Share.” 3. In pairs, you are going to practice responding to an online situation whereContinue reading “Y4: 23. Cyber Safety II – Personal Information & Privacy”
5. P-4 Russia: 25-Mark Exam Qs
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 4 Questions on: Russia (1900-1941). Question 1. 1. Discuss the impact of the First World War on Russia. Question 2. 2. Discuss the contribution of Stolypin in securing Nicholas II’s position as ruler of Russia. Question 3. 3. Discuss the impact of the Purges on Soviet Russia. QuestionContinue reading “5. P-4 Russia: 25-Mark Exam Qs”
5. P-4 Russia: 15-Mark Exam Qs
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 4 Questions on: Russia (1900-1941). Question 1. 1. Write an account of War Communism. Question 2. 2. Write an account of life in Soviet Russia. OR: Question 3. 3. Write an account of the establishment of a communist regime in Russia. Question 4. 4. Write an accountContinue reading “5. P-4 Russia: 15-Mark Exam Qs”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: Lenin’s Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Lenin’s Russia. Question 1. 1. How far was Trotsky’s leadership the reason for the Bolshevik victory in the Russian Civil War? Explain your answer. [10] Question 1. (Alternative 1) ‘It was Trotsky, not the weaknesses of the Whites, that was the key to successContinue reading “5. P1 10-mark Qs: Lenin’s Russia”
5. P1 6-mark Qs: Lenin’s Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Lenin’s Russia. Question 1. 1. Why were some Bolsheviks suspicious of Trotsky’s qualities as a potential leader? [6] Question 2. 2. Why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power in November 1917? [6] Question 3. 3. Why did civil war break out in RussiaContinue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: Lenin’s Russia”
Y4: 22. Cyber Safety I – Introduction to Online Safety
Today, you are going to…. 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 of online privacy and offers tips on staying safe while using the internet. Online Privacy for Kids – Internet Safety and Security for Kids.Continue reading “Y4: 22. Cyber Safety I – Introduction to Online Safety”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: Tsarist Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Tsarist Russia. Question 1. 1. How far did Tsarist rule over Russia change in the period 1906 and 1914? Explain your answer. [10] Question 2. 2. How well did the Tsarist regime deal with the difficulties of ruling Russia up to 1914? Explain yourContinue reading “5. P1 10-mark Qs: Tsarist Russia”
5. P1 6-mark Qs: Tsarist Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Tsarist Russia. Question 1. 1. Why did ‘Bloody Sunday’ (1905) occur? [6] Question 2. 2. Why did the Tsar face revolution in 1905? [6] OR: Why did the Revolution of 1905 occur? [6] Question 3. 3. Why did the revolution of 1905 fail? [6]Continue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: Tsarist Russia”
5. P1 6-mark Qs: Stalin’s Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Stalin’s Russia. Question 1. 1. Why did Stalin win the leadership struggle against Trotsky? [6] OR: Why was Stalin able to defeat Trotsky to become Lenin’s successor? [6] OR: Why was Stalin able to become dictator of Russia by 1929? [6] OR: Why didContinue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: Stalin’s Russia”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: Stalin’s Russia
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: Stalin’s Russia. Question 1. 1. How far did collectivisation bring benefits to the USSR by 1941? Explain your answer. [10] Question 2. 2. ‘The successes of collectivisation were greater than its failures.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]Continue reading “5. P1 10-mark Qs: Stalin’s Russia”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: Road to War
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The Road to War. Question 1. 1. How far was the policy of appeasement followed by Britain and France responsible for the outbreak of war in 1939? Explain your answer. [10] Question 2. 2. ‘The Nazi-Soviet Pact played a greater part in causing warContinue reading “5. P1 10-mark Qs: Road to War”
5. Easter Revision: European History Qs
Treaty of Versailles. Question 4. 4. Why did the Treaty of Versailles cause problems for Germany from 1919-1923? [6] Question 9. 9. Why were the peacemakers at Versailles severe on Germany? [6] League of Nations. Question 5. 5. Why did membership cause a weakness in the League of Nations? [6] Question 7. 7. Why didContinue reading “5. Easter Revision: European History Qs”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: League of Nations
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The League of Nations. Question 1. Question 2. Question 3. Question 4. Question 5. Question 6. Question 7. Question 8. Question 9. . (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
5. P1 6-mark Qs: League of Nations
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The League of Nations. Question 1. 1. Why was the structure of the League a weakness? [6] Question 2. 2. Why was the League able to achieve some successes in the 1920’s in dealing with international disputes? [6] Question 3. 3. Why did theContinue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: League of Nations”
5. P1 6-mark Qs: Treaty of Versailles
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The Treaty of Versailles. Question 1. 1. Why did the ‘Big Three’ disagree over how to treat Germany? [6] Question 2. 2. Why did Clemenceau and Lloyd George disagree over how to treat Germany? [6] Question 3. 3. Why did the victors fail toContinue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: Treaty of Versailles”
5. P1 6-mark Qs: Road to War
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The Road to War. Question 1. 1. Why did Hitler want to unite Germany and Austria? [6] Question 2. 2. Why was Hitler able to unite Germany with Austria in 1938? [6] Question 3. 3. Why did Hitler want to take over Czechoslovakia? [6]Continue reading “5. P1 6-mark Qs: Road to War”
5. P1 10-mark Qs: Treaty of Versailles
Today you are going to: Look at Paper 1 Questions on: The Treaty of Versailles. Question 1. Question 2. Question 3. Question 4. Question 5. Question 6. Question 7. Question 8. Question 9. Question 10. . (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y6: Worksheets – Answers
Y6 online safety worksheets (paper copies) – access here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/ (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y4: 21. The Bouncy Ball Project
Today, you are going to…. 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 and select ‘delete’. 4. Click on the ‘new sprite’ button. 5. SelectContinue reading “Y4: 21. The Bouncy Ball Project”
Y4: 19. The Rocket Project
Today, you are going to…. 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 of block coding: ANSWERS 3. Use the worksheet to create codes in Scratch forContinue reading “Y4: 19. The Rocket Project”
Y4: 20. The Crabby Project
Today, you are going to…. 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. Also make a blue crab, by clicking on “costumes”. 7. Change the colourContinue reading “Y4: 20. The Crabby Project”
Y4: 18. Scratch Loops
This lesson is based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. 1. In coding, a loop is a command used to repeat a part of code until the desired process is complete. 2. Programmers can use infinite loops, and count-controlled loops. Do you know what ‘infinite’ mean? ‘something that is infinite has no limit orContinue reading “Y4: 18. Scratch Loops”
Y4: 17. Introduction to Scratch
This lesson is based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. 1. Computer programmers use codes and algorithms to tell computers what to do. One type of coding that we can use is called “block coding”. 2. The videos below explain what block coding is. ALL Scratch Blocks Explained in 2 Minutes. (2:10 minutesContinue reading “Y4: 17. Introduction to Scratch”
Y4: 16. Introduction to Coding Blocks
Today, you are going to…. 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 will now complete worksheet to learn how block coding works. The worksheet shows us how to draw picturesContinue reading “Y4: 16. Introduction to Coding Blocks”
Y4: 15. Algorithms II
Today, you are going to…. 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, C to C, and D to D. 3. The video belowContinue reading “Y4: 15. Algorithms II”
Y4: 14. Algorithms I
Today, you are going to…. 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 minutes long) 3. A student will now demonstrate howContinue reading “Y4: 14. Algorithms I”
Y6: 21. Google Sites – adding pages
Today, you are going to…. 1. Watch the video below to see how to insert more pages on Google Sites. Google Sites: Creating & Managing Pages. (2:53 minutes long) 2. Consult your content planning sheet to recall which six categories about the Maya you will include in your website. (You used the sheet below toContinue reading “Y6: 21. Google Sites – adding pages”
Y6: 20. Google Sites – adding text & images
This lesson is partly based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. 1. Your website have a URL name, a catchy header and you have chosen an attractive style. Now you need to work through the rest of the list… 2. Have you completed the worksheet (to plan what next to put on yourContinue reading “Y6: 20. Google Sites – adding text & images”
Y6: 19. Using Google Sites
Today, you are going to…. 1. You are going to use a CMS to make your own website! Can you remember what CMS stands for? content management system We will use Google Sites to make a website on…. 2. The following are important to keep in mind when creating a website and its home page:Continue reading “Y6: 19. Using Google Sites”
Y6: 18. Website – Key Components
The last part of this lesson is based on teachcomputing.org lessons. Today, you are going to…. 1. Let’s revise how the internet works! How the Internet Works in 4 Minutes | Animation Video. (4:03 minutes long) (Advanced information…) 2. What is a website? A website is a collection of related web pages hosted on aContinue reading “Y6: 18. Website – Key Components”
Y11: 4-7. Paper 2 Exam Prep – VII (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Here is another example of the final question in Paper 2. Question 7 3. Advice 4. Now answer the question. ItContinue reading “Y11: 4-7. Paper 2 Exam Prep – VII (League)”
Y11: 4-6. Paper 2 Exam Prep – VI (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Here are more Paper 2 questions for you to practice and perfect your skills. Question 4 3. Advice 4. Now answerContinue reading “Y11: 4-6. Paper 2 Exam Prep – VI (League)”
Y11: 4-5. Paper 2 Exam Prep – V (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Here are more Paper 2 questions for you to practice and perfect your skills. Question 1 3. Advice 4. Now answerContinue reading “Y11: 4-5. Paper 2 Exam Prep – V (League)”
Y11: 4-4. Paper 2 Exam Prep – IV (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Now we are going to look at the last question in the Paper 2 exam. You are required to use allContinue reading “Y11: 4-4. Paper 2 Exam Prep – IV (League)”
Y11: 4-3. Paper 2 Exam Prep – III (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Let’s look at more questions from Paper 2. Question 4 3. Advice 4. Sometimes you are asked “How surprising” a sourceContinue reading “Y11: 4-3. Paper 2 Exam Prep – III (League)”
Y11: 4-2. Paper 2 Exam Prep – II (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Giving evidence (when answering source questions) is crucially important… Below is an exercise to help you to know how to incorporateContinue reading “Y11: 4-2. Paper 2 Exam Prep – II (League)”
Y11: 4-1. Paper 2 Exam Prep – I (League)
Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination…. We will: Your homework for today was to revise the “The League of Nations” topic… 1. 2. Look at the following video clip. It gives brief advice on what is expected when answering the Paper 2 source questionsContinue reading “Y11: 4-1. Paper 2 Exam Prep – I (League)”
Y9: 3-6. From Chancellor to Führer – continued
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to continue with tasks on how Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, then Dictator, and the Führer… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Use the information from pages 15,16,18, and 19 to make these 3 flow charts: SOLUTION 2. How did Hitler rise to power? (5:36Continue reading “Y9: 3-6. From Chancellor to Führer – continued”
Y9: 3-5. From Chancellor to Führer
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn how Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, then Dictator, and the Führer… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Task 3 on p.46-48. 2. Watch the short video below. It explains “How Hitler became Leader”, or Chancellor, of Germany. Hitler became Leader. (2:22 minutes long)Continue reading “Y9: 3-5. From Chancellor to Führer”
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