Here is a list of the blogs from this term that you should have completed by 7th July 2013 at 4pm.
UK Riots
Crime and Punishment
Sport
Critical Thinking
Culture
Language
Poster Presentations
Welfare in the UK
Poster Presentations
The origin of POSH
British Pub Quiz
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
British Pub Quiz
Write 8 questions on your blog relating to the topic of your presentation. Bring the answers to the questions to class next Wednesday. You should include a picture and references for any sources that you have used to research the questions.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Where does the word POSH come from?
Remember to reference the source of your information and add a picture.
Monday, 3 June 2013
Poster Presentations
Write a paragraph of about 200 words reflecting on your poster presentation. You should write about the following points:
- What do you think went well?
- What could you do better next time?
- Where did you get the information from?
- Did you have any difficulty getting information?
- What are you looking forward to about studying your subject?
- What are you not looking forward to?
- What questions do you still have about your subject that you need answered?
Welfare in the UK
Look at the following links and find out
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21991953
- How many families are dependent on benefits and what are the reasons for this.
- What is the opinion of the government? What changes/reforms have they made and how do they justify these?
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
UK Riots 2011
Watch the following videos and consider your own views on the riots that occurred in the UK in 2011. What do you think may have been the causes and how should the government deal with the offenders? write a paragraph of around 250 words explaining your views. If you use any sources then don't forget to reference them.
1. http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzpgb3IJoqk
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOO78zZbYec
1. http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzpgb3IJoqk
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOO78zZbYec
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Time Management
Do you manage your time well?
In what ways do you think you could improve your time management skills?
In what ways do you think you could improve your time management skills?
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Teamwork
Write a reflective paragraph about the teamwork activities that you have done in class this week. What were the strengths and weaknesses within your groups? What went well and what didn't go well? What would you do differently next time. What are the most important things to remember when doing teamwork?
Monday, 18 February 2013
The Welsh Assembly
What changes were made to the powers of the Welsh Assembly after the referendum of March 2011? Write a paragraph explaining the changes in your own words and remember to reference any sources that you use.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Monday, 28 January 2013
The European Union
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of the EU?
Use your own words and don't forget to include your sources.
Use your own words and don't forget to include your sources.
Education
Write a few paragraphs about the differences/similiarities between the education system in the UK and in your country. Make a note of sources used and be sure to use your own words on all your blogs.
Britain and the Four Nations
Write a few short paragraphs about the people who live in the UK -use your notes from the class discussion.
Monday, 7 January 2013
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