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🌞🌞🌞 Summer Task🌞🌞🌞

😶‍🌫️🌥️💭😶‍🌫️The Cloud Shift 😶‍🌫️🌥️💭😶‍🌫️

Research the difference between Wired (Ethernet) and Wireless (Wi-Fi 6/5G) connections. Write a short comparison report advising a new local esports café on which infrastructure they should install to ensure zero lag for customers.

(This links to Unit 1, which we will be starting in September)

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Challenge 1: Fruit Machine 🍉🍊🍋🍇

Create a text-based fruit machine game where the player starts with a set number of credits and can choose how much to stake on each spin. The machine should contain a selection of fruit machine symbols that appear randomly on the reels. Players win credits when matching symbols appear on one of the machine’s winning lines. As the game develops, you should add extra arcade-style features such as holding reels, nudging reels, changing the stake amount, multiple winning lines, bonus rounds and jackpots. The program should save player statistics, such as total spins, highest balance and total winnings, to a CSV file so they can be loaded again when the game is restarted.

Challenge 2: Lemonade Entrepreneur 🍋

Create a business simulation where the player runs a lemonade stand over a period of 30 virtual days. Each day, the player must decide how many supplies to buy and how much to charge for a cup of lemonade. Customer numbers should depend on factors such as weather conditions and special random events. Sunny days may attract more customers, while rainy days may reduce sales. The program should calculate daily profit or loss and save information such as the weather, selling price, number of customers and profit to a CSV file. At the end of the game, players should be able to view their performance and analyse their sales history.

(External API could also be used here for real weather data)

Challenge 3: Wildlife Park Manager 🦒

Create a simulation where the player manages a wildlife park and attempts to make it successful over a number of days. The player starts with a budget and a small collection of animals. Each day, money is earned from visitors and spent on food and animal care. Random events should affect the park, such as new animals being born, illnesses, bad weather or special visitors. Information about the park’s finances, visitor numbers and animal collection should be stored in CSV files so the player can track progress over time. More advanced versions could allow the player to buy and sell animals, manage different species and produce end-of-season reports.

(External API could also be used here for real weather data)

Challenge 4: Mini Stock Market Tycoon 📈

Create a simplified stock market simulator where the player starts with a fixed amount of money and can buy and sell shares in several fictional companies. Each company’s share price should change randomly every day, with occasional news events causing larger increases or decreases in value. The player’s goal is to grow their wealth by making good investment decisions. The program should save historical share prices and player transactions to CSV files so that previous market data can be analysed. More advanced versions could include market crashes, company-specific events and graphical displays of share price trends.

(External API could also be used here for real stock data)

General Requirements

For all challenges:

Use random numbers to make each game or simulation different every time it is played.

Read data from CSV files when the program starts.

Save data to CSV files while the program is running or when it finishes.

Use functions to organise the code.

Include suitable validation to prevent invalid user input.

Design the program so that additional features can be added easily in the future.

Success Criteria: Create a program that is enjoyable to use, stores data between sessions, and offers enough challenge that no two playthroughs feel exactly the same.

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You are required to purchase 3 plays for the A level Drama course. Please have the first two listed below ready for the start of the course. The final text will be shared at the end of Year 12.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arsonists-Modern-Plays-Alistair-Beaton-ebook/dp/B00MUJDFMY

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Dust-Belle-Sauvage-Modern/dp/1839040300

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Alistair Beaton (Author), Max Frisch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The Arsonists (Modern Plays) eBook : Beaton, Alistair, Frisch, Max: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Python Challenges to keep you coding....

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Python Challenges to keep you coding....

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Note: These challenges are designed to gradually increase in difficulty. To encourage you to break down the problems into smaller tasks, plan your approach, and test your code thoroughly.

and they start really easy.....

Challenge 1:

Write a Python program that calculates the area of a rectangle. The program should take user input for the length and width of the rectangle, and then display the calculated area.

Challenge 2:

Write a Python program that checks if a given string is a palindrome. A palindrome is a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward. The program should take user input for a string and then output whether it is a palindrome or not.

Challenge 3:

Write a Python program that counts the number of words in a sentence. The program should take user input for a sentence and then display the total number of words in that sentence. Ignore punctuation marks and assume words are separated by spaces.

Challenge 4:

Text Encryption Write a program that takes a string and a key as input and encrypts the string using a simple substitution cipher. The substitution cipher replaces each letter in the alphabet with a corresponding letter from the key. The program should output the encrypted string.

Challenge 5:

Write a Python program that simulates a simple calculator. The program should take user input for two numbers and an operation (+, -, *, /). The program should perform the operation and display the result.

Challenge 6:

Write a Python program that takes a list of numbers as input and finds the largest and smallest numbers in the list. The program should display the largest and smallest numbers.

Challenge 7:

Write a Python program that simulates a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The program should allow the user to enter their choice (rock, paper, or scissors), generate a random choice for the computer, and then determine and display the winner based on the game rules.

Challenge 8:

Write a Python program that takes a list of words as input and sorts them alphabetically. The program should display the sorted list of words.

Challenge 9:

Write a Python program that simulates a game of Hangman. The program should choose a random word from a predefined list, and then allow the user to guess letters. The program should display the hangman figure and the progress of the word as the user makes guesses.

For these Harder Challenge you need only choose one:

Harder Challenge 1:

Write a Python program that takes a list of integers as input and returns a new list containing only the prime numbers from the original list. The program should display the new list.

Harder Challenge 2:

Write a Python program that simulates a game of Blackjack. The program should allow the player to make decisions such as hitting or standing, keep track of their score, and determine the winner based on the game rules. Implement additional features such as multiple players or a computer-controlled dealer for an extra challenge.

Harder Challenge 3:

Write a Python program that implements a basic text-based adventure game. The game should have different rooms or locations that the player can navigate through, interact with objects or characters, and make decisions that affect the outcome of the game. Consider adding features like puzzles, inventory management, or branching storylines to make the game more challenging.

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History Summer Task for September 2026 start - link to reading & tasks

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History Summer Task for September 2026 start - link to reading & tasks

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Y11-12 Transition Reading: Hitler’s Games

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History Summer Task for September 2026 start

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History Summer Task for September 2026 start

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Read the chapter from this book about Hitler's Olympics in Berlin in 1936 and answer the questions that accompany the reading - link below

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yr12 Summer taster Task Art,Craft and Design

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If the highlight Summer Task Booklet does not work for you, please click this image directly to view the file.

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YEAR 12 TASTER SESSION - WIRE SCULPTURE 

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Basic Algebra & Quadratics

Please complete the following Question Booklet

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Theoretical Component

To prepare for the theoretical component. Choose a Jazz Dance practitioner from the list below

Jazz Dance Practitioners:

Jerome Robbins

Bob Fosse

Gene Kelly

Jack Cole

Create an A4 length fact file on your chosen dancer, documenting the following information:

Background information

Influences (on themselves/on others)

Choreographic style

Movement style

List of work created

Affiliations with Dance Companies

Anything else you find interesting

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Rooster (continued)

Describe the opening motif (section of dance) for Rooster, which runs from the start until around 30 seconds in, in your description you should cover all areas of RADS/ASDR (Relationship, Action, Dynamics and Space)

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Rooster by Christopher Bruce

Watch the following clip from Rooster by Christopher Bruce:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bTW8tPL6qY

Create a mind map of all of the key points taken from the video

What do you think the dance is representing?

Costume

Set

Lighting

Type of movement/actions

Dynamics seen

Relationships seen

Your opinion, what do you like? Dislike?

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Rambert Dance Company

Create a research profile on Rambert Dance Company including the following;

When did it open? By who?

Any key dancer/choreographer names associated with Rambert.

Brief about the history.

What do they offer today?

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Dance Uniform Details

All students on these courses are required to wear a kit for practical lessons in Dance.

Our Dance uniform identifies our students within the school and also in the wider community. Our policy on uniform is based on the notion that it:

● promotes a sense of pride in the Dance Department in line with our ethos

● supports positive behaviour and discipline

● is practical and meets examination requirements

● encourages an identity within the Dance Department

● makes students feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance

Below details the Dance kit options, one required from each section -

Top

TGS Dance Top

Plain Black Top

Plain Black wide strapped or short sleeve leotard

Bottom

Plain black sports leggings

Plain black shorts

Plain black jogging bottoms

Black dance tights (with leotard or shorts)

Shoes

Bare feet

Foot thongs

Split sole canvas ballet shoes

NO socks allowed

Dance department branded tops are optional. This is a black sports top with the Dance department logo on the front breast, there is then the option to add the students name on the back. Having students name is not required but helps to identify them in examinations and classwork. The students will be able to wear their shirt in all practical lessons, moderation and practical assessments, throughout the course. The T Shirt will cost £16.76 (+£4 for student name) plus postage & packaging. If you would like to place an order for a department top, please visit the school shop via the following link: https://www.kitlocker.com/education/school/thomas-gainsborough-school

Specialist uniform such as leotards and tights can be purchased from the following websites at reasonable prices: (if you would like links to specific items then please email me)

www.dancedirect.com www.discountdancewear.com www.movedancewear.com https://www.dancedirect.com/sscp-1st-position-pink-canvas-split-sole-ballet-shoes#93=34&155=210 (split sole canvas ballet shoes) https://www.dancedirect.com/adsdft-silky-foot-thong#93=475&155=27 (foot thongs)

I hope you can appreciate that setting high standards for our students begins by ensuring they are properly and professionally equipped for their lessons. We appreciate your support in this matter, should you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact me on 01787 375232 or kbenn@tgschool.net.

Yours Sincerely,

Miss K Benn

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Books that will help support learning:

1. Clarke, M. and Crisp, C. (1989) London Contemporary Dance Theatre: the first 21 Years

2. Crisp, C., Sainsbury, A. and Williams, P. (eds) Ballet Rambert, Fifty Years and On

3. Conrad, C. (2000) Jerome Robbins that broadway man that ballet man

4. Hirschhorn, C. (1975, 1984) Gene Kelly: A Biography

5. Graham, M. (1991) Blood Memory: An Autobiography

Good to watch:

1. ‘Rooster’ by Christopher Bruce. 8 sections on this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bTW8tPL6qY&list=RD0bTW8tPL6qY&start_radio=1

2. Singin’ In The Rain- Film: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly Available as a DVD or via Prime Video

3. Fosse/Verdon- TV Series Available via Prime Video and Disney+

4. West Side Story- Film: 1961 version

Available as a DVD or via Prime Video, Apple TV or YouTube (paid)

Other resources: https://rambert.org.uk/

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London contemporary dance Theatre: the first 21 years

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Clothing should be professional attire.

Students can wear a tie, formal collared shirt, or smart polo shirt, trousers, or smart dresses, separates, smart blouses, shirts or tops. These must all be worn with smart shoes or boots. No trainers or canvas shoes should be worn please.

We look forward to welcoming you in September.

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Paradise Lost (Norton Critical Editions)

By John Milton

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Second edition (30 Jun. 2020)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0393617084

ISBN-13: 978-0393617085

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Paradise Lost (Norton Critical Editions) By John Milton Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Second edition (30 Jun. 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 0393617084 ISBN-13: 978-0393617085

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Coding With Russ

Coding with Russ is a sequence of videos that walk through the process of setting up a game window and populating it with objects/ sprites that behave in certain ways and as a whole as a Platform Game.

Your task is to complete the video tutorials all 13 of them. Also make sure that ALL lines of your code are commented, to explain what each line is doing.

Again here a classroom assignment will be created to allow upload in the first lesson back.

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Python Coding

The first task is to submit a code list for the most complex python coding you have completed - This deadline for submission of this component of the Summer task is the first lesson back (and a google classroom assignment will be created for it).

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Book in use currently: 9781910523070

AS and A Level AQA Computer Science 7516 7517 A-Level Course textbook by PG Online KS5 Computing Exam Pass Complete AQA Examination Board Official Approved Guide A Level

At home unlimited access to an installation of Python IDE v3.9+ Windows or Mac (Chromebooks are not suitable at this time)

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Please join the following class on DrFrost and then email Mrs Hailey on ahailey@tgschool.net to be uploaded the task.

https://www.drfrost.org/invite/G9A73R

Please use the videos on the site to help you. These are all GCSE topics and you will need to proficient in them all before starting the course.

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Calculator - Casio fx-991CW (Make sure it is the new model with circular Keys)

3 x A4 Ring binder – 1 for Pure, 1 for Statistics, 1 for Mechanics

Dividers for each Ring binder to separate topics

A good supply of A4, 5mm squared paper

Plastic pockets to file worksheets and assessments

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Year One Books

· Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183398

· Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics Statistics & Mechanics Year 1/AS, ISBN 978-1292232539

Year Two Books

· Pearson Edexcel A level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 2 Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183404

· Pearson Edexcel A level Mathematics Statistics & Mechanics Year 2 Textbook, ISBN 978-1446944073

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 Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183398

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This is the same as A Level Maths.

Please join the following class on DrFrost and then email Mrs Hailey on ahailey@tgschool.net to be uploaded the task.

https://www.drfrost.org/join-class.php?cid=409357&passcode=65336

Please use the videos on the site to help you. These are all GCSE topics and you will need to proficient in them all before starting the course.

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Calculator - Casio fx-991CW (Make sure it is the new model with circular Keys)

3 x A4 Ring binder – 1 for Pure, 1 for decision, 1 for Mechanics

Dividers for each Ring binder to separate topics

A good supply of A4, 5mm squared paper

Plastic pockets to file worksheets and assessments

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Year One Books

· Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Core Pure Mathematics Book 1/AS Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183336

· Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Decision Mathematics 1 Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183299

· Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Further Mechanics 1, ISBN 978-1292183312

Year Two Books

· Pearson Edexcel A level Further Mathematics Core Pure Mathematics Book 2 Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183343

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Pearson Edexcel AS and A level Further Mathematics Core Pure Mathematics Book 1/AS Textbook, ISBN 978-1292183336

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Spanish Grammar Booklet.

Please click the above image to open the spanish grammar booklet.

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TGS Y12 Spanish Grammar transition booklet

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Week 5 - Reading & Writing

1. Scrutinise the infographic above and comment on the percentages in Spanish. You may wish to use comparatives and superlatives. (Ex: El porcentaje de personas mayores de 45 años que quieren viajar y conocer culturas es menor(31%) que el porcentaje de menores de 45 años (58.6%) )

2. Now analyse the information in the circles and write a comment in Spanish about it. Is there anything there that is striking to you?

3. 3. Are you surprised at the figures regarding people older of 45 years old? Why or why not?

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Weeks 3 & 4 - Me, My Family & Friends

Complete pages 5-7 from the Summer Task Booklet (in first post above)

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Week Two

Choose a Spanish-spoken film, an episode of a TV series, an episode of a Youtube channel and answer the following questions:

1. ¿Por qué has escogido este episodio?

2. ¿Qué es lo que has aprendido nuevo de la cultura española?

3. ¿Qué temas se tratan en la película o el episodio?

4. ¿Qué te gustaría aprender sobre la cultura española?

5. ¿Qué temas te interesan en general?

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Week One

Familiarise yourself with the topics you are going to study next year. Translate the following themes and sub-themes into English.

Aspects of Hispanic society: current trends (in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries)

Los valores tradicionales y modernos Los cambios en la familia

Actitudes hacia el matrimonio y el divorcio -

La influencia de la Iglesia Católica -

El Ciberespacio La influencia de Internet -

Los móviles inteligentes en nuestra sociedad -

Las redes sociales: beneficios y peligros -

La igualdad de los sexos La mujer en el Mercado laboral -

El machismo y el feminismo -

Los derechos de los gays y las personas transgénero

1. Draw a mind map of Spanish nouns, verbs, adjectives and useful phrases connected with the themes in bold above.

2. Start to think about and research some of these themes. Can you think of benefits/advantages or dangers/disadvantages connected with them? Make two lists in English, and possibly in Spanish.

3. Start to form your own opinions about them. How would you go about expressing these opinions in Spanish? Compile a list of opinion phrases to express what you think, include positive and negative opinions.

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Spanish Summer Task Booklet

Please click on the above image for the direct task sheet link, the following posts for show a summarised breakdown of tasks.

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Keeping an Independent Learning Log

Use the Independent Language Learning Log (Page 23 onwards of the Summer Task Booklet to begin your personal language journal)

Your Independent Language Learning Log is like a personal diary, so keep it up to date, add to it regularly and put a date on each entry. Use the grids on booklet pages to keep track of activities completed.

• Keep a record of all your learning activities, even things with no physical ‘proof’ such as speaking practice with a partner or listening to the radio.

• Reflect on whether different activities have been useful or not once completed. If a certain type of activity is proving less effective, is there something else you could try?

• Keep examples of completed work that you can look back through. You may want to include:

- Samples of homework and tests you are proud of (once we begin the course)

- Things which are useful for revision such as vocab lists and grammar notes

- Articles you have read with your summary or notes

- Summaries of films you’ve seen

- Print-outs of online grammar activities

- Notes on films and programmes you have watched/listened to including completed News Grids

- Translations of texts you have chosen yourself

- Research into some of the topic areas for the A-level course

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Understanding The News In German

Use the News grid Information (Page 21 onwards of the Summer Task Booklet to begin your better understanding of German news.)

Select a story that suits your interests and time requirements. International news and universal issues such as the environment, the economy, science, technology and sport may be easier to understand than complicated domestic issues that require prior knowledge of German society, politics etc.

You may find text versions or transcripts of the story elsewhere on the site. Make a note of key words and look up

any you don’t know.

If you have time to do so, look up the story on an English site first to find out a bit about the detail.

Viewing:

Start by just watching the headlines. They tend to go very fast and might be difficult to grasp. Try watching through

before stopping and going back to watch in smaller parts.

Watch more than once. It may take a while to get used to hearing the language – particularly at that speed!

As you watch, use the News Grid to pick out particular information each time rather than trying to understand it all

at once. You will probably find that you understand the material better by following this process.

After Viewing:

Choose a particular news item which has caught your interest and re-write your notes as it for a newspaper,

including a headline.

Keep a record of your session including a link to the video so you can re-watch at a later date and compare notes.

Write your own script for a chosen story and record yourself acting as a newscaster.

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Additional Research Task

In Year 13, you will be asked to conduct an Individual Research Project where you will research a topic of

your own choosing relating to a German-speaking country and present your research as part of your

speaking exam.

The following tasks will enable you to develop your research skills in preparation for this as well as give you a range of topics you may be interested in researching further at a later date.

1. Research the different regions of Germany. How is the culture or geography different between the different regions? Choose one region to focus on in more detail and find out about the typical customs, traditions, festivals, foods etc. from this region.

2. Research the wider German-speaking world. How many countries in the world speak German? Choose a country other than Germany to research in more detail. Find out about the history, music, politics and general culture. How is it different from Germany?

3. Research a time in Germany’s history that you don’t know much about. Do you know why the following dates are significant for Germany?

o 1871

o 1933

o 1949

o June-November 1961

o 9th November 1989

4. Research a variety of German music styles and artists. The list below gives some ideas of styles/artists you may not have heard of or know much about:

o Rammstein

o Die Ärzte

o Kraftwerk

o OOMPH!

o Wir sind Helden

o Die Toten Hosen

o Zedd

o Milky Chance

o Boy

o Ebow

o Trude Herr

5. Research some of the German film-makers and actors below:

Directors:

o Werner Herzog

o Rainer Werner Fassbider

o Wim Wenders

o Leni Riefenstahl

o Fatih Aki

o Fritz Lang

o Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Actors:

o Jürgen Vogel

o Udo Kier

o Frederick Lau

o Tom Schilling

o August Diehl

o Klaus Kinski

o Peter Lorre

o Daniel Brühl

o Til Schweiger

o Matthias Schweighöfer

o Ulrich Mühe

o Christoph Waltz

o Diane Kruger

o Marlene Dietrich

Use the hints and tips mentioned in the Summer Task Booklet to find different ways of practising different skills in ways that you find effective and interesting. Keep a record of everything you read, watch and listen to as well as

any written work or grammar activities you complete.

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Film & Book Context Research

Both the film (‘Das Leben der Anderen’ – Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck) and the book (‘Der Besuch der

alten Dame’ – Friedrich Dürrenmatt) that you will study at A-level have important historical contexts.

It would therefore be useful to do some research into Germany during this period of history:

• Research life in the post-war German period

• How did Germans deal with their Nazi past?

• What was life like for East Germans in the 1980s?

• How influential was the Stasi in the life of GDR citizens?

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Research Tasks

Included in the Summer Task Booklet from page 11 are some suggested tasks to complete in preparation for studying some of the A level topics. Some of the tasks are aimed at gaining a greater knowledge of German culture

in general whereas others are directly linked to one of the modules on the A-level course.

Keep a log of all of the tasks you complete and don’t forget to record your sources (e.g.

books used, websites visited and the date). It may be useful to set up a folder to record all

of the work you complete (see Appendix 2: Setting up an Independent Learning Log).

German Summer Task Booklet

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Tenses Workout

Can you identify the tense (or mood) in the sentences listed on page 9 of the Summer Task Booklet?

German Summer Task Booklet

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Grammar Checklist

Please complete the checklist shown on pages 7 & 8. RAG-rate (Red, Amber, Green) yourself on how confident you are for each grammar point.

German Summer Task Booklet

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You may want to consider purchasing a grammar workbook to accompany the A-Level.

This Oxford publication is available on Amazon for £7.99 and covers the whole A-Level course.

AQA German

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German Summer Task Booklet

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

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The Tempest (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

By William Shakespeare

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1107619572

ISBN-13: 978-1107619579

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Why can a company like McDonalds promote itself using different techniques than Cineworld?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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How can businesses find out about the needs and wants of their customers?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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Why are staff so important to a business?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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How does technology make a business's operations more efficient?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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What qualities and skills make a good leader?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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Why are more businesses operating online?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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Where do businesses get their finance from to set up and operate?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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Why is it important for businesses to set themselves objectives?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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What Is The Difference Between Cash and profit, and why is cash so important to a business?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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What Is The Difference Between The Private Sector & The Public Sector?

What is Business?

For each question please include not only your answers, but explanations as to why you have given the answer you have.

You can use your own knowledge, personal opinions or experiences to help support your answers.

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Contemporary Photographer(s)

Research at least one contemporary (modern) photographer who uses 35mm SLR film to capture their images.

Be prepared to explain why you selected this Photographer.

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Man ray & Laszlo Moholy-Nagy Profiles

Research on Man Ray and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, which must include bibliographical references.

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Darkrooms

Research on how a darkroom works, including diagrams. You may add images of our darkroom to support this when you return in September.

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Camera Features

Produce a presentation on the way that ISO, F-Stop and depth of field (aperture) work when using an SLR/DSLR. This MUST include diagrams.

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SLR/DSLR Cameras

Produce a presentation on the way that an SLR/DSLR camera works, which must contain a diagram of the inside of a camera with and without film.

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Summer Task Subject 'Experimental Darkroom & Film'

For your A-Level portfolio project, you will be starting with a workshop style preparatory project exploring the development of 35mm SLR film, the uses of the darkroom and processes such as inversion, solarisation and multiple exposures. This will be the first of multiple development projects leading to the start of your personal investigation project. In preparation for the project, please gather the following and have them ready for printing when we start the course in September, either on a memory stick or on Google Drive.

The deadline for this work will be the first day back in September and you will be expected to present your work to your teacher in your first lesson. You will be expected to complete this work to the highest standard you can, all work will contribute to your ‘personal portfolio’ work, which is worth 60% of your final grade.

If you need any advice on these tasks, feel free to email us for further help:

Mr Clark: EClark@tgschool.net

Mrs Raleigh: FRaleigh@tgschool.net

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Photography Summer Task Sheets

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

You are expected to complete this work over the 6 week summer break and to have it ready to present in class during your first lesson. This work will form the start of your first coursework unit.

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GCSE Results Day & Sixth Form Enrolment Details

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GCSE Results Day & Sixth Form Enrolment Details

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Dear families

GCSE Results Day and Start Of Term Arrangements

Due to popular demand GCSE results will now be available for collection for TGS students from 9am on Thursday 21st August from the Main School Assembly Hall.

For students wishing to register for Sixth Form - You will be required to meet with a member of the Sixth Form Team, to confirm A Level and/or Vocational subject choices.

If you are not able to collect your results in person, you can write a letter authorising a family member or friend to collect them on your behalf (TGS students), or you can supply Mrs Crawford in the exams office with a self addressed envelope and she will post them to you. Alternatively, they can be emailed to you by request to Mrs Crawford lcrawford@tgschool.net.

You must please email sixthform@tgschool.net to confirm that you wish to take up your place in Sixth Form and confirm the subjects you wish to study.

Staff will be available to discuss results on a first come, first served basis on results day.

Students not from TGS – If you are able to, please attend TGS on results day with proof of your results so that copies can be taken and you can be seen by a member of the Sixth Form team to confirm your subjects.

If you are unable to attend on this day, please email sixthform@tgschool.net to confirm that you wish to take up your place in Sixth Form and confirm the subjects you wish to study. Please also provide email confirmation of your GCSE results.

All students commence their first day of Sixth Form on Wednesday 3rd September when they should arrive via G Block reception (Sixth Form) for 8.45am.

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Simultaneous Equations & Inequalities

Please complete the following Question Booklet

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Sine & Cosine Rules

Please complete the following Question Booklet

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Information Technology Summer Task Three

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Information Technology Summer Task Three

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Website Development

Continuing with your chosen specialist news website, choose 3 pages of the site with different layouts.

Create a wireframe of each of the 3 pages showing elements and approximate dimensions (as pixels or percentage) - use draw.io

Annotate to add detail such as purpose and interactivity.

For one page do an additional wireframe to show how the page is laid out on a different device format, eg on a mobile or tablet in landscape, or portrait or on a desktop - responsive design.

Collate all of the images into a single slide deck, including your name and introduction.

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Website Analysis & Development

Choose a specialist news website (eg. for a specific sport, TV, games, films, etc)

Explore the site.

Record who you think the target audience is.

(interest, language, location typical gender & age, income, education, technology usage -demographic

Record what you think the purpose of the site is (e-commerce, provide information, promote products or services to provide entertainment)

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There are no books or resources required to purchase.

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Classical Civilisations Summer Task Three

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Classical Civilisations Summer Task Three

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Reading Task

Here are some books that serve as good introductory reading about Classics...

Greek Theatre

1. Sommerstein, A. (2002) Greek Drama and Dramatists. Abingdon: Routledge.

2. Wiles, D. (2000) Greek Theatre Performance: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

The World of the Hero

1. Griffin, J. (2010) Homer: The Odyssey Landmarks of World Literature, Cambridge University Press.

2. Barker, E. and Christensen J. (2013), Homer: A Beginner’s Guide, Oneworld.

3. Hall, E. (2015), The Ancient Greeks: Ten Ways They Shaped the Modern World, Vintage.

4. Lane Fox, R. (2008), Travelling Heroes Greeks and their Myths in the Epic Age of Homer, Penguin.

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Omnibus Article

Once you have completed task one, read this Omnibus article about Oedipus Rex, one of the most famous plays that we have from the Greeks.

Omnibus Article

Do not worry too much about the names of the characters, you will become very familiar with them.

Using this article for information discuss the following questions:

1. What causes the downfall of Oedipus?

2. How do the Gods evoke and display their pity throughout mythology?

3. What often happens as a result of the Gods taking pity?

4. What makes Oedipus’ downfall so tragic?

5.  How do you think Sophocles expects his audience to feel after the play?

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Study the above image and answer the following questions.

This is a krater dated from C.400 BC. Depicting a scene from the play Medea. Read a quick summary of the play following this link

1. What do you think this krater is used for?

2. What is the part of the play that is being shown?

3. Try and label as many characters as you can see.

4. What kind of special effects could the Greeks use?

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You will need a folder to store all of your notes, handouts, and anything else you need. I would recommend a lever arch folder with dividers.

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Second, for Greek Theatre you will need the following books -

Sophocles - Three Theban Plays - Translated by: Robert Fagles

Euripedes - Bacchae - Cambridge Translations

Amazon

World of Books

Waterstones

Aristophanes - Frogs

Amazon

World of Books

Waterstones

This is a non extensive list, if you find one cheaper go for it but make sure the book is in relatively good condition as you will be using it a lot. Most importantly make sure it is the same translation as what I have listed This will make your life easier.

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There are a few items that need to be purchased...

The first is a copy of the Odyssey - This will be the translation you will use when we are learning about it in class.

It can be purchased on: Isbn: 9780140449112

Amazon

World of Books

Waterstones

Or any other shop that I have missed out. Make sure wherever you buy it from you buy the E.V Rieu translation.

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Classical Civilisations Summer Task Booklet

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

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Writing

Write a short essay answering the question:

How should society be changed for the better?

Your answer should show your opinions about contemporary society and provide some ideas about how you think it should be changed.

Within your writing, you should refer to examples from specific societal structures - for example, education, crime, the family, the media. You can choose to focus specifically on one societal structure or issue (e.g. the education system) or you can range over a few – it is up to you.

If it is relevant to your answer, you can use the knowledge you gained from your reading task on Marxism, Functionalism and Feminism in order to support your arguments.

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Research A Sociologist

Choose one of the sociologists we will be learning about throughout the course - pick one option from the list below.

Create a ‘fact file’ about them. You could include:

Biographical details

What type of sociology they are interested in

Names of key theories or ideas

Names of key books/research papers they have written and a brief summary of their content.

Founding Fathers of sociology:

Émile Durkheim (1858 - 1917) French sociologist.

Maximilian Karl Emil Weber (1864 – 1920) a German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist.

Feminists:

Ann Oakley (born 1944) - British sociologist, feminist and writer.

Germaine Greer (born 1939) Australian writer - one of the major voices of the second-wave feminism movement.

Functionalists:

Talcott Parsons (1902 -1979) - American sociologist, Functionalist, known for his ‘social action theory’

Marxists:

Karl Marx - (1818 – 1883) a German-born philosopher, political theorist, economist, historian, sociologist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. POLITICAL THEORY - Karl Marx (youtube.com)

Stuart Hall (1932 - 2014) Jamaican-born British Marxist sociologist, cultural theorist, and political activist.

Postmodernists:

Howard Becker (1928 – 2023) American Sociologist, famous for his writing on labelling theory.

Jean Baudrillard (1929 – 2007) French sociologist, philosopher and poet.

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Research - Perspectives

Throughout your studies in Sociology, you will be learning about different perspectives that Sociologists take when studying society. The articles below introduce three of these perspectives: Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism. Read the articles then answer the questions.

Functionalism

1.  Functionalism is a structural theory. What does that mean?

2. Functionalism is a consensus theory. What does that mean?

3. Explain why functionalists think that society is like a human body.

4. Do functionalists think that social institutions are positive or not for society?

5. Name two famous functionalists and state one thing that each believes.

Feminism

Further Feminism Video

1. What is feminism? Find and copy a definition.

2. List three of the goals of feminism.

3. When was first, second, third and fourth wave feminism? Write down a key fact for each stage of feminism.

4. List two strengths of feminist theory.

5. List two criticisms of feminist theory.

6. What are the four different types of feminism mentioned in this introduction? Write a brief summary.

Marxism

1. When and where did Karl Marx live?

2. Who are the proletariat and who are the bourgeoisie?

3. What did Marx think was the relationship between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie?

4. What is the economic base and what is the superstructure?

5. What does Marx mean by ‘false consciousness?’

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What Is Sociology?

Watch the following videos and then write a definition of sociology in your own words

Video One

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Sociology Summer Task Booklet

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

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AQA Sociology, Napier Press, Book 1.

https://napierpress.com/product/aqa-a-level-sociology-book-one/

ISBN-13 - 978-0954007911

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Scene Analysis

We’ve done some scene analysis of a film like 'Connect'. Now find a film scene or sequence from a film of your choice and write a paragraph to analyse it: explain what makes this scene interesting for the

audience - how does the filmmaker make it interesting refer to film form - and why? What’s the broader meaning?

Be ready to share!

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Film Follow Up Task

Write a short what-how-why paragraph to explain what your film is about, how you used different features (e.g. camera angles or shot types), and why you selected those certain things to include - e.g. what do they tell us about the character?

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Create A Short Film

Create a short film with the title - 'Show Some Imagination'

In Connect, our main character imagined the world around her changing according to the music she was listening to. She also imagined the stranger reacting to her touch.

Taking inspiration from this, you are going to create a short 1-3 minute film in which what happens in the film shows the character’s imagination at work.

Cinematography: this means different shot types and camera angles - use a few different ones, e.g. think how the filmmaker used the close-up on the stranger’s hands.

Editing: You will want to arrange your shots and scenes in a particular order and you may wish to use music too (like in Connect)

Really easy and really free ways of editing your short film: capcut and clipchamp

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A useful book to have is

WJEC Eduqas Film Studies for A Level & AS – Student Book - Revised Edition, ISBN:9781398376632

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Texts Through Time Scrapbook/Journal

Gather 3-5 very different sources covering different time periods or contexts, e.g. an Instagram post, print advert from the 1950's, and a Victorian Era poster, etc.

Annotate what you notice about the language used in each source.

What is the intended purpose and audience?

How does the language help reflect this?

Be prepared to present your ideas on similarities and differences to the class.

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Please note there are no requirements for any books to be purchased for English Language.

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Potential Menus

Select and justify suitable dishes to meet the nutritional needs and requirements of clients who use the spa, taking consideration of the following:

• three advanced preparation techniques

• three advanced cooking techniques

• complex presentation skills

With the potential clients that you have just created, suggest a dish for them and explain why these are best suited.

For examples please see the Summer Task Sheets

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Potential Clients

Who would be your potential clients? Create a table to show these clients and what their potential nutritional needs and health issues may be.

Please feel free to view the examples give on the Summer Task Sheets, for how to complete your answers.

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Task Introduction

A local spa centre is undergoing a refurbishment of their facilities to include a ‘fitness and wellbeing’ theme to encourage clients to reassess their health.

The restaurant is being redesigned to include a new menu with a clear focus on providing nutritious, fresh dishes using seasonal ingredients. The spa is working with a nutritionist to develop dishes which reflect healthy eating guidelines.

They will provide meals at lunchtime and in the evening.

You have decided to enter a competition they are running to develop ideas for dishes to be served on the new menu.

This involves suggesting a three course meal which meets the nutritional focus, whilst still showcasing the skills of the chef.

Successful entrants will be asked to visit the spa to cook and serve their selected meal to members. Entrants will be directly responsible for kitchen hygiene and food quality during the competition.

Please see posts below for tasks...

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Food & Nutrition Summer Task Booklet

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

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Level 3 Diploma In Food Science & Nutrition,

Dr Anita Tull.

ISBN 9781912820702

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diploma in food and science nutrition book

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History+ for Edexcel A Level: Nationalism, dictatorship and democracy in twentieth-century Europe

ISBN: 978-1471837630

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History + for Edexcel A Level: nationalism, dictatorship and democracy

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task Booklet

This is the direct task sheet link, please see the following posts for breakdown of tasks.

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task Two

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task Two

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Ethics Task

How Should We make A Moral Decision?

Using the online Ethics text book HERE

1) Read the introduction and answer the questions at the end of the chapter.

Explanations on Aquinas’ natural Law HERE or HERE

2) Using the text book or videos, summarise Aquinas’ view on morality.

3) Do you agree with him? Explain your reasoning.

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task One

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Summer Task One

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Philosophy of Religion Task

What is Reality?

French Philosopher Rene Descartes argued that what we experience might not be reality.

In his work ‘Meditations on First Philosophy’ he explores this view. There are 6 chapters called ‘Meditations’ in this book.

Watch the introductory video to Descartes & read ‘Meditations 1’, to help you answer the following questions

1) What is the study of Knowledge in Philosophy?

2) What is scepticism?

3) What are empirical beliefs?

4) Identify 3 reasons for his view that what we experience isn’t reality

Plato also argued that what we experience isn’t true reality.

Watch the videos (video 1 and video 2) and/or read the textbook if you have it to complete the tasks below.

5) Describe Plato’s cave and explain what you think he is trying to tell us.

6) Do you agree with Plato or Descartes? Explain your reasoning.

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AS and Year 1 Student Book: Christianity, Philosophy and Ethics (Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR)

ISBN: 0198392850

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AS Christianity philosophy and ethics (oxford a level

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Chemistry Summer Task Pre-Knowledge Topics

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Chemistry Summer Task Pre-Knowledge Topics

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Chemistry Topic Questions 1-10. Chemistry Summer Task Booklet (Please click on image directly)

Please open the Summer Task Booklet and complete the questions set from page 6-13.