Summer Holidays Competition

Summer holidays are nearly upon us and here in Humanities we would love to hear what you get up to! If you visit anywhere interesting with a link to anything historic, religious or ethical or geographic we want to know.

Post your comments at the end of this link along with your name and we will award you five credits to get your totals started next September. The most detailed and interesting post will receive a mystery prize...

Whatever you do and wherever you end up, all of us wish you a lovely holidays.

See you back in September!

The Hums Teachers

GCSE RE revision

Year 11,

There are only 2 weeks to go until the first RE GCSE exam, which is on the 17th May. You should have started your revision - remember if you need any help then please speak to your teacher.

To help you prepare for the exam on the 17th May, use the links below to improve your knowledge and understanding!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_bUxFZ3Py4 Religious Experience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPlhybGS5I&feature=related Authority of the Bible

Each clip provides a short over view of one topic from the exam.

There are full course revision sessions on Friday mornings during SMART time in H4.

Miss Fox

Revision over Easter

Attention all Year 11 and A Level students! Don't forget to attend some of the Humanities revision sessions running over the Easter break, especially if you are looking to boost your grade or are struggling to revise independently. RE GCSE: Tuesday 12th April 9:00-12:00 Geography A Level: Tuesday 12th April 9:30-3:00 Geography GCSE (Yr 11): Friday15th April 10:00-3:00 History A Level: Thursday 21st April Hope to see you there! The Hums Team

A Risky Business...

Have you ever had a day where you have considered yourself lucky or unlucky? Scientists in the UK are currently trying to calculate whether the belief in good luck or bad luck affects our decisions and our willingness to take risks. Read the article here and take part in the experiment survey here.

A solution to climate change?

Greetings all blog readers! What with the terrible events in Japan over the past weeks and Rainforest Week this week, Geography has never seemed so relevant. If you're stuck for something to read over the half term break, have a look at the article on the following link and post your comments. A good idea or not? Have an egg-cellent Easter hols :) Miss Hinde

Year 11 GCSE Exam Information

Year 11 learners,

In the next few weeks the Humanities department will begin its revision programme to help you achieve your target grades.

Your teachers will share with you the programme of events and it is important that you understand what you are expected to do. We will be running revision sessions during the holidays, before and after school, asking you to complete past exam papers in lessons and for assignments, teaching exam techniques and helping you develop the knowledge needed for the exams.

It is important that you check notice boards for information and contact your teachers for help and guidance when revising.

Revision will be the key to your success,

Miss Fox.

Year 10 Geography Homework

Geographers, read the scenario below then leave your comments explaining what you think should be done and why.

Dawlish is a small town on the south coast of England. A pretty place, it has a small but important tourist trade that provides jobs and income to the town. The main railway line connecting the south west to London runs along the coast through Dawlish. Recently the area and the railway line has been under threat from coatal erosion. The local council does not have a huge amount to spend and are keen to save the railway line and preserve the look of the town. Below are a list of options the council could use:
-sea-wall
-groynes
-gabions
-managed retreat
-rip rap
-beach replenishment
Research each of the coastal defenses above and make a recommendation of which one Dawlish should implement and why. Remember to leave your names on the post.