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In order to prepare you for your A level, BTEC or OCR studies please complete the relevant task for the subjects you are intending to study and bring the work/notes you have taken/sketches drawn, with you to your first lesson in that subject. Art/Photography: Go to a gallery / exhibition and prepare a short (5min) presentation about the artist’s work that you see there. Presentations to be shared in September with the rest of the group. Suggested galleries: Southampton City Art Gallery: Commercial Road, Southampton SO14 7LP Hauser and Wirth: Durslade Farm, Dropping Lane, Bruton BA10 0NL Roche Court: East Winterslow Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 1BG Tate Britain: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG Tate Modern: 53 Bankside, Bankside SE1 9TG

o Saatchi Gallery: Duke Of York's Hq, King's Road, London SW3 4RY Newport Street Gallery: 1-9 Newport Street, London SE11 6AJ Applied Science: The first part of the course will involve you having to carry out a number of science practicals. It would be useful if you could watch the following videos on: Volumetric analysis (titration): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1r3izYoBM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-5QJIr7Xm4 Colorimetric analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noUSORH5JWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqZX7aFuAjI Resistivity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtpPsyQ7dD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmwgxURufD8 Rate of respiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3dQ_H0ueN4 Biology: The first topics covered in year 12 Biology are cell organelles and biological molecules. Prepare for these topics by watching the videos below, making notes of the content and writing down any questions you have. Bring these notes to your first lesson:- Cells and their organelles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IlzKri08kk Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruBAHiij4EA Biological molecules https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8WJ2KENlK0

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Business Studies:

Research task: Research a local business of your choice. You are to collate evidence for each of the following research areas:

1) Introduction: Who is the business and what do they sell? Where are they located? 2) What are the businesses aims? 3) Who are the businesses competitors? What is the market like? Competitive etc. How do you know this? 4) How do they communicate with customers? Provide examples 5) How do they keep their customers happy? 6) Do they help the local community in any way? E.g. do they sponsor / support local schools / invest money in the local area? If so, who and why do they do this? If not, why not? 7) In your opinion, how successful is the business? How do you know this, provide evidence to support. 8) In your opinion what may impact the long term success of the business? You may wish to go and interview the business to help you answer these questions. How to present your findings:

Create a portfolio of evidence (of your research findings). This can include:

A front page An introduction summarising who your chosen business is, what they do and where

they are located (Q1). A write up of your findings answering the questions above (Q2-8). Screenshots from the businesses website / social media pages etc. Screenshots from competitors. Articles on the business / competitors from BBC News, The Guardian or The Times websites.

Please see the pre-reading list on our website under Sixth Form, Curriculum, Business Studies Chemistry: Go to https://moodle.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk/ Login (school email / password), then click on:

Science Chemistry AS/A2 Chemistry Pre A Level Chemistry work

Alternatively access the pre-reading document via https://www.dropbox.com/s/14rn5zm1kodtcc9/ASChem.pdf?dl=0 As part of the A Level Chemistry course, it is compulsory that you have your own copy of the course text book. These will be available to purchase new from the school, however, you may wish to source your own copy. The book is ‘Chemistry A Level’, published by Oxford University Press, by Ted Lister and Janet Renshaw.

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English Language:

1. Students are to read Bill Bryson’s ‘Mother Tongue’ [very good used copies available at Amazon for £2.81 inc p and p]

They should make bullet point notes (about fifteen bullets for each chapter recording key examples) summarising: Chapter 4 ‘The First thousand Years’ Chapter 5 ‘Where Words Come From’ Chapter 7 ‘Varieties of English’ Chapter 16 ‘The Future of English’

2. You must also make sure you can identify examples of all of the following word classes: concrete nouns,

abstract nouns, proper nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, the different types of personal pronouns, coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. You will need to bring a definition and at least three examples of each to your first lesson.

English Literature: Students will be studying two units from September: Aspects of Tragedy (modern play, Shakespeare and Victorian novel) and Political and Social Protest Literature (older poetry, modern novel and a play). In preparation as a sample experience for both units, students must read:

1. Macbeth by Shakespeare 2. Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Whilst these are not the set texts that will be studied, they are complementary and both will be referenced in detail during the first term. Additionally the exam specification is available for reference at: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-7716-7717-SP-2015.PDF Geography

Create a glossary of the following key terms using the websites as a guide to help you Keywords

Adaption (in the context of hazards) Dynamic equilibrium

Mitigation Positive/negative feedback (loops)

Fatalism Percolation

Hotspot (volcanoes) Carbon sequestration

Liquefaction Evapotranspiration

Water abstraction Fairtrade

Anthropogenic Glocalisation

Biodiversity Sovereignty

Carbon sink World Bank

Cryosphere NAFTA

Websites to help:

S-Cool Revision Site: www.s-cool.co.uk

GeoResources: www.georesources.co.uk

Revision Notes: www.revision-notes.co.uk

The Environment Agency: www.environment-agency.gov.uk

The Met Office: www.metoffice.com

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Level 3 Health and Social Care preparation tasks

Choose 4 of these tasks

Your chosen tasks should be written up separately and handed to Mrs Tarbard

when you attend YOUR FIRST Sixth form Lesson in September

1. Unit 1 - For each of the following care settings explain how SOLER principles should be used to promote

communication in a range of situations: (https://prezi.com/uxgpxa11pbfm/soler-theory/)

• Early years setting – e.g., nursery or childminder

• Medical setting – e.g., doctor’s surgery or hospital

• Social care – e.g., residential home or day care

2. Unit 2 - The equality act states that there are a total of 9 protected characteristics which must not be

discriminated against.

For one of these protected characteristics explain how a care setting of your choice could demonstrate that

they value individuals with that particular characteristic. https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-

and-guidance/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010

3. Unit 3 - Answer this question – “what is the role of a first aider?” Check out http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-

aid-advice/what-to-do-as-a-first-aider/the-role-of-a-first-aider.aspx Interview someone who does first aid

where they work

4. Unit 4 - Answer this question: “Evaluate how a person’s lifestyle can influence their risk of developing

coronary heart disease”

To do this you will need to:

Discuss the factors which cause coronary heart disease

Link these factors with lifestyle choices which someone may choose

Consider how someone can reduce their risk of developing coronary heart disease

5. Unit 10 - Research how much fibre is needed by individuals at different ages (babies, children, teenagers,

adults, and elderly).

Which common foods are high in fibre and could easily be added into someone’s diet? Why is fibre so

important?

6. Unit 13 – Maura is looking for information to help her make a decision on what

the best contraceptive would be for her.

Using the following website research six different methods of contraception

making note of what it is, how it works and its overall effectiveness in preventing

unwanted pregnancies and its overall effectiveness in protecting against sexually

transmitted infections. https://www.brook.org.uk/your-

life/category/contraception

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History: For your GCE (A Level) History, you will start by studying the British Empire in India, as well as expanding on your previous study of the USA in the Twentieth Century. India – please take a look at the videos to do with India and Gandhi here - www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z4kk7ty/resources/1 - as well as reading through this essay - www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/modern/independence1947_01.shtml Wider reading: you will be required to read and study this engaging book about Britain’s relationship with India during the course – you may wish to start reading the first few chapters: ‘Indian Summer’ by Alex Tunzelmann - www.amazon.co.uk/Indian-Summer-Secret-History-Empire-ebook/dp/B008QY2EME/ USA – please start extending your current knowledge by reading through the ‘USA and the Wider World’ links here - www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/tch_wjec/usa19292000/ Wider reading: this book is a useful introduction – you may wish to try reading the chapters on the Twentieth Century: ‘American History: a Very Short Introduction’ by Paul Boyer www.amazon.co.uk/American-History-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/019538914X Any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me! Mr M. Rainsley mrainsley@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk A level Maths and Further Maths: Welcome to A Level Mathematics at The Purbeck School. To help you get started, and to smooth your pathway through it, we would like you to prepare for September by developing and mastering your algebraic skills. We would like you to download and work through our A level Maths Induction Booklet. This can also be found by logging onto Moodle and selecting the AS Maths (Transition) webpage. The booklet is split into many sections so we encourage you to organise your time wisely and do Maths regularly throughout the summer. To further support you, we have links to many videos on the algebraic skills we want you to be fluent in. These can also be found on our AS Maths Moodle webpage. If you do not have a Hegarty Maths logon, please email cmorris@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk with your full name and date of birth. If you have forgotten your password, please select password reset and also send me an email. In the first two weeks of term, we will diagnostically assess your knowledge and skills, conduct a gap analysis and provide specific intervention to support you with the areas you need to develop. Over the years, many students have found A level Maths a challenge. However, you will find the path easier, enjoy it more and be more confident, if you are really on top of your algebra skills before the course starts in September. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact me. Mr C Morris

THE PURBECK SCHOOL PRE –A’LEVEL READING MATERIAL

Media :

1.) Choose a particular identity in the media – e.g. reality TV contestants, Protestors, Politicians, The Working Class, Immigrants, Hip-Hop artists.

2.) Create a mini case study about how this group are often represented by collecting images, news articles and any other media materials onto a ppt.

3.) Write a summary of what you have found out. How are that group represented in the media? Are there common stereotypes, is the representation positive or negative? Is the representation quite varied or does it share similar features?

4.) Now explain – why you think that group are represented in that way – why would the text producers want that group to be presented in that way?

5.) Explore how these representations of the identity might affect how audiences/others might construct their own identity.

Physics: Please use the link, http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/honors/videos/vid_index.html And go through the sections on, Introduction Kinematics Modern Physics Product Design: During the course in Product Design you will be undertaking practical tasks, theory work and demonstrating your communication skills through mini projects. In order to be able to communicate effectively please go to the Sixth Form section of The Purbeck School Website, click on curriculum, then click on Product Design to find the link ‘Pre-reading material for entry 2019’ which has a short booklet with some drawing exercises. Please print this and complete the activities ready to hand in during your first week in September. Any questions, please email tmockridge@purbeck.dorset.sch.u or ceden@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk or drayner@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk

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Psychology: Look at the British Psychological Society website: www.bps.org.uk Research the approaches in psychology e.g. Cognitive, psychodynamic, biological, evolutionary, behaviourism and social learning theory. Use the internet or buy the course text book and use that. Observe: whilst on the beach/shopping etc observe the behaviour of others (eg. Obedience, queuing, aggression etc). What did you notice? Watch at least one of the following films:

Analyse This Minority Report

As Good As It Gets Mississippi Burning

Awakenings Rain Man

Donny Darko Shawshank Redemption

Girl Interrupted Shine

Marnie Silence of the Lambs

Memento We Need To Talk About Kevin

Read at least one of the following books: Genie – Russ Rymer Goodbye Dearest Holly – Kevin Wells Our Inner Ape – Frans de Vaal The Real Cracker – Stephen Cook The Humans – Matt Haig Brave New World – Aldous Huxley The Shock Of The Fall – Nathan Filer Sociology:

1. Please follow this blog: https://www.tutor2u.net/sociology/blog and select two posts of interest to share and discuss at the start of term. You should produce a 300 word piece of information about the topic of each post, what issues it raises about society and why you found it particularly interesting.

2. A lot of the information on this excellent sociology blog links to news articles and videos. Therefore it would

be fantastic for you to find some information that you would blog about yourself if you were part of the Sociology network. You need to source one news article (either a short video or newspaper article) about the role of the family in Britain today, and another about our education system (this could be about performance, the value of our qualifications, private education, state education, results etc.)

Sport: You will be taking an exam in Anatomy & Physiology at the end of year 12 and it is key to be able to name, identify and explain the functions of the bones and muscles in the human body. Use the link below to learn these prior to starting the course in September. http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/258723-unit-01-body-systems-and-the-effects-of-physical-activity.pdf

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Travel and Tourism

Plan a holiday to a destination of your choice for 2 weeks, including the following:

Flight or ferry costs – two way

Accommodation type and cost

Airport transfers (if appropriate) and its cost

5 x attractions that can be visited and where they are

Public transport that can be used within that location

The cost of a hire vehicle for 2 weeks