Independent Learning Tasks Booklet 2022

Independent Learning Tasks 2022
All students have been set Independent Learning Tasks which they are expected to complete as part
of their induction period. Students should download and complete these tasks for each subject on
which they are enrolled.
Independent Learning Tasks can be accessed on the Harris Sixth Form website via this link:
https://www.harrissixthform.org.uk/886/independent-learning-tasks
The independent learning task is designed to support transition between KS4 and KS5. It may form
some of the content relating induction test for each subject, which takes place during the first half
term. More information on these tests will be provided once you start at your new Academy.
Independent learning tasks are available for the majority of qualifications. Subjects that do not have
an independent learning task will complete alternative transitioning activities from the start of term.
A Level Art & Design..............................................................................................................................2

A Level Business....................................................................................................................................3
A Level Biology.......................................................................................................................................4
A Level Chemistry..................................................................................................................................5
A Level Chinese......................................................................................................................................6
A Level Computer Science.....................................................................................................................7
A Level Economics.................................................................................................................................8
A Level English Literature......................................................................................................................9
A Level French.....................................................................................................................................10
Level Geography..................................................................................................................................11
A Level History.....................................................................................................................................12
A Level Mathematics...........................................................................................................................14
A Level Media Studies..........................................................................................................................15
A Level Physics.....................................................................................................................................16
A Level Physical Education...................................................................................................................17
A Level Politics.....................................................................................................................................18
A Level RS/Philosophy.........................................................................................................................19
A Level Psychology...............................................................................................................................20
A Level Spanish....................................................................................................................................21
A Level Sociology.................................................................................................................................22
OCR Applied Science............................................................................................................................23
CTEC Business......................................................................................................................................24
CTEC Information Technology.............................................................................................................25
CTEC Media Studies.............................................................................................................................26
CTEC Health & Social Care...................................................................................................................27
CTEC Sport and Physical Activity..........................................................................................................28
Year 12 Independent Learning Tasks
A Level Art & Design
Information and Materials
BBC iPlayer – Documentaries on Artists and Art Movements.
National gallery – 360 Virtual tours of the gallery space.
Royal Academy of Arts – What’s on, 360 Virtual tour of the gallery space, video library.
Independent Learning Task
Explore the Art world to gain wider knowledge of the past and present of Art. Make notes of the
things that inspire you. Keep practising your drawing, painting and photography from home to
keep your skill level high.
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A Level Business
Introduction to Business
The functional areas of business
External influences on business
Government article on different forms of business ownership

Introduction to Business
Read pages: 11- 21
1. Select an organisation of your preference.
2. Prepare a report which addressed the following questions:
 What is the main purpose of the company?
 Explain the purpose of the finance department at this organisation.
 Explain the purpose of the marketing department at this organisation.
 Explain the purpose of the operations department at this organisation.
 Explain the purpose of the human resources department at this organisation.
Business Ownership
Read the government document on different types of business ownership.
Prepare a presentation on the different types of business ownership listed below.
 Sole trader
 Partnership
 Limited company
 Cooperative society
Conduct some further research and include the advantages of the different forms of business
ownership.
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A Level Biology

Cells Alive. Animations, images and interactives about cell biology .
Learn Genetics. Animations and interactives that bring genetics, bioscience and health to life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA0AQlMy2CU
Explore the organelles within a eukaryotic cell
Research who discovered the structure of DNA
Watch the BBC documentary on modifying our genome
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A Level Chemistry
Notes and practice questions on Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Notes and practice questions on Structure and Bonding
Further notes and reading on atomic structure, the periodic table and bonding .
1. Produce an A3 summary sheet on the structure of an atom, definition and examples of

isotopes, structure of the periodic table and electronic structure
2. Produce answers to the following questions:

 Explain why isotopes of the same element have identical chemical properties
 Describe how the structure of an atom developed from Dalton to Schrodinger
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A Level Chinese
Vocabulary practice through quizlet sets
Graded reading materials
Podcast lessons – listening practice and real-life Chinese conversation
Revision videos for GCSE grammar content
Quizlet sets – practice one set per week, 10 mins per day, or at least 40 mins per week.
Students should complete the test for one set at the end of each week (sets up to 30 items of
vocabulary)
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A Level Computer Science

Python Turtle - Worksheet
Python Turtle - Workbook
Python Turtle - Helpsheet
Websites, Blogs, Vlogs and Podcasts
A Level Computer Science - Next Gen Games Console Comparison Essay
Turtle Graphics in Python

This worksheet will take you through the basics of coding techniques - basic linear code,
repetition, the use of subprograms and the use of variables, through the medium of drawing
shapes!
This may sound easy but gets more complicated as you go through the worksheet.
Everything you need can be done through the worksheets and online, although you may wish to
download python https://www.python.org/downloads/
The resources include a presentation covering each topic, a PDF with the key instructions you
need, and a worksheet where you can copy and paste your results.
Make sure you include a copy of the code and a screenshot of the work in the worksheet.
Computer Hardware
The PS5 and Xbox Series X were released just under 2 years ago. There has been a lot of
coverage about the hardware specifications of each console. But what do all these new Specs
mean? What is Teraflop!?
In this assignment I have provided you with some key links. You need to write an essay
outlining the key components, what they do and how they work, and compare the
specifications of each console - outside of games which one is better? You'll also look at the
hardware comparisons to the current generation to see what all these new specs will mean and
what they will allow the next generation of games consoles to achieve. As an extension,
compare the upcoming new PC hardware against the games consoles – are they already
out of date!?
Finally, I have attached a list of Websites, Blogs, Vlogs and Podcasts for students to engage
with to learn about the latest technology news as well as a wider understanding of Computer
Science/Maths/Science
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A Level Economics
An introduction to microeconomics
Watch and re-watch each video. Make a list of the key ideas of both microeconomics and
macroeconomics. To deepen your understanding research and read more about each idea. Add to
you notes and bring them ready to show your economics teacher on your first day.
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A Level English Literature
Lecture on the origins of Romanticism
Lecture by Prof Emma Smith on Romeo and Juliet and the nature of tragedy
Watch A Streetcar Named Desire
Username: 2Mt$4Ft&
Password: 1Py%4Uq*
To watch/listen/make notes in order to gain a better understanding of text and context
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A Level French
Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing
Listening, Reading, Vocabulary
Listening, Reading
AQA specification
Register on Duolingo
Grammar: Practise and revise key grammar structures and tenses (Present, preterite, imperfect,

present perfect, conditional, subjunctive, and other complex structures).
Vocabulary: Revise and learn new vocabulary to expand your vocabulary bank.
Listening: Listen to podcasts in French about cultural aspects and current affairs in the world and
in the French-speaking countries. [Various topics: economy, history, politics, music, cinema, media
etc.
Reading: Read articles in French about cultural aspects and current affairs in the world and in the
French-speaking countries. [Various topics: economy, history, politics, music, cinema, media etc.]
Specification: Familiarize yourself with the AQA specification
Duolingo: Download the app on your phone and have fun! 😊
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Level Geography

The Conversation website:
News Articles by academics
Geography lectures from GEO (Geography Education Online) -

https://geographyeducationonline.org/live-events/past-events

1. Search The Conversation website and find an article that interests you on one of the following
topics:
The geography of…
• Place
• Coasts
• Climate Change
• Migration
• Tectonic Hazards
• Disease
Write a 100-word summary of the article you have read, summarising the key geographical
information it covers.
2. Choose one of the online lectures from the GEO website and watch it.
Write a 100-word summary of the lecture, outlining the key geographical messages from the
video.
Bring both summaries ready to share with your A-Level Geography teacher in your first lesson.
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A Level History

Route C (HGABR):
Documentary by Alan Ereira, a British author, historian and documentary filmmaker
OR type Kings & Queens of England: Episode 4: Stuarts into YouTube

13-minute video which provides a simple overview of the period that you will be studying
OR type The Russian Revolution 1917 (Epic History TV) into YouTube
Route E (HAF, HAPU, HASN, HBAED):
History of Russia in 100 minutes
From the Russian Revolution to the fall of the USSR
Watch The Lives of Others film (2006) available via various streaming channels
Film available via various streaming channels
Extract from book examining communism
Route F (HAM, HCACP, HABE):
Watch The US Constitution - What are the Six big ideas in the Constitution? Watch Jon Green’s
introduction
Read about the Founding Fathers here
Historical Background
Route C (HGABR):
1. Watch the video on The Stuart Kings. Make notes on each monarch’s reign. In particular,
consider the role that religion, politics and economy played for each ruler. Once you have
finished, try answering a short essay on the following question; “How far do you agree
that a fear of Catholicism was the main problem Stuart Kings faced between 1601 and
1701”
2. Watch the video on The Russian Revolution, 1917. Make a timeline from 1894 - 30th
December 1923 of the key events in Russia, that we will be studying next year.
Route E (HAF, HAPU, HASN, HBAED):

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1. History of Russia in 100 minutes: watch episodes 19 -36.

2. Consider: What impact did the Russian Revolution have in Europe? Provide an
explanation for three impacts
3. Watch the film and think about the role played by the Stasi in everyday life in East
Germany. Sum up their role using a Cornell notes structure. http://lsc.cornell.edu/study-
skills/cornell-note-taking-system/ (this link explains how to take notes using this
structure.)
4. In order to succeed in Paper 1 (Russia 1917-1991) and Paper 2 (Mao's China 1949-1976 or
German Democratic Republic), you need to understand what communism is. Please write
a detailed summary.
Route F (HAM, HCACP, HABE):
1. Constitution:
 Which topics received the most attention in the Constitution? Provide a detailed
description and analysis.
 Which branches of government have most power? Provide a detailed description
and explanation.
2. Founding Fathers:
 Create a short profile of each Founding Father and what he believed in relation to
the Constitution.
3. Historical Background: Create a short timeline (no more than 1 side of A3) of US History
until 1920. Highlight some of the key political and social events.
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A Level Mathematics

Videos revising key GCSE topics that students need to be confident with to succeed in Maths A
Level.
Bridging the Gap document with exercises in it to practice.
AMSP has extra resources.

Work through the Bridging the Gap document and bring in September. AMSP resources provide
extra practice.
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A Level Media Studies

Camera angles/ shots and ‘Women and the Advertising Industry’
Guide to Camera Angles
Quiz on Camera Angles
Retro Advertising
Women in Advertising

Watch the link on camera angles and complete the camera angles quiz and then analyse the
camera angles and shots used in the opening of a film of your choice. Write at least one A4 side of
analysis using the correct terminology and explain the effect of the camera angles and movement
on the audience.
Read the two newspaper articles and using your own additional research, plot a timeline of the
role of women in society from 1920s-2000.
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A Level Physics

Videos on all topics. Focus for homework is on the mechanics section in AS
Notes and examples on mechanics
Notes, as well as practice questions for the mechanics section of the Physics AS Level
 Produce an A3 summary sheet on scalars and vectors, resolving vectors and equilibrium
 Produce an A3 summary sheet on the equations of motion
 Produce answers to the following questions:
o Describe the difference between scalars and vectors and give three examples
of each.
o Explain what is meant by equilibrium and the conditions for it.
o Explain the significance of the areas of a velocity-time and acceleration-time
graph and gradients
Optional tasks to support transition:

https://www.senecalearning.com/ register for the course ‘Physics: AQA A Level
Symbols, Units and Prefixes

At GCSE you were introduced to prefixes, and at A level we will continue to use these, so it is
important to practice conversions and remind yourself of the units for different quantities.
Seneca – Complete sections 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 1.1.3
Scalars and Vectors

Seneca – sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3
Acceleration and motion

Seneca – Section 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10 and 4.1.11
Forces and springs

Seneca – section 4.1.16, 4.2.2
Energy and power

Seneca – Assign sections 4.1.21, 4.1.22, 4.1.23 and 4.1.24
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A Level Physical Education

This series of tasks and activities are designed to give you an insight into OCR A-Level Physical
Education. As part of the transition from year 11 AQA GCSE PE to OCR A-Level PE it is important to
develop a greater understanding of certain aspects of the course which will help you over the next
two years.
A Level PE booklet
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A Level Politics

How it works. Parliament, government and you

Using the link ‘How it works’, complete the following tasks:
1. Make a list of words you identify as being key vocabulary in the document (minimum 20
required with meanings)
2. Give two arguments why Britain is a liberal democracy and two why it is not.
3. Are referendums harmful to our democracy? Explain your view with an example.
4. Does Britain need a codified constitution? Give both sides of the argument.
5. What are the benefits and disadvantages of devolved bodies?
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A Level RS/Philosophy

Seminar Induction Homework

Listen to the following recording and make your own notes on the following:
https://www.wearecognitive.com/bbc-work/a-history-of-ideas-kants-axe
1. What is the moral dilemma that Kant was proposing?

2. What was Kant’s conclusion on the moral dilemma and why?
3. What is the Categorical Imperative?
4. Do you agree with Kant’s conclusion about the Axe Murderer theory?
Overview of Ethics
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A Level Psychology

www.simplypsychology.org/a-level-debates.html
www.psychbug.co.uk/issuesdebates.html
www.tutor2u.net/psychology/collections/a-level-study-notes-issues-debates (the study notes will
be particularly useful)
www.ted.com/talks - TED talks – if you search ‘nature vs nurture (or any of the debates) lots of
relevant talks will come up

Prepare a fact file on each of the debates:
1. Freewill vs determinism
2. Nature vs Nurture
3. Holism vs reductionism
4. Idiographic vs Nomothetic approaches
Make use of the weblinks provided and find your own sources of information too.
The fact file must include:
 A definition of each side of the debate
 3 key information points for each side of the debate
 A picture for each side of the debate
 A research study or case study that has been used to explore this debate
 3 evaluation or discussion points linked to the debate
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A Level Spanish

Listening and grammar exercises
Pedro Almodóvar
Spanish newspaper

1.Prepare a fact file, in Spanish, on Pedro Almodóvar including the following information:
1. Biografía 2. Películas 3. Influencias 4. La Movida Madrileña 5. Técnicas 6. Volver
Use links provided but also do your own research.
2.Revise grammar: Practice and revise grammar and tenses (Present, preterite, imperfect,

present perfect, conditional, future, present subjunctive and phrases that trigger it). You should
be able to use these tenses in written and spoken Spanish.
3.Read and write bullet point notes about 5 articles about Spanish current affairs: Use

La Vanguardia. Example: Women in Spain, independence of Cataluña, tourism in Barcelona and
Ibiza
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A Level Sociology

Sociology specification
Violence against women, it’s a men’s issue

The grammar of social change

How studying privilege systems can build compassion

Consider how equal society is among different social groups (you may need to research what a
social group is)
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OCR Applied Science

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LIZBn7bS4s
Explore the Applied science. Draw a diagram of a cell and label each part. Annotate each label
with the organelle function. Name the different parts of a microscope. Explain the term
magnification and resolution. Explain the difference between each type of microscope.
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CTEC Business

Amazon Documentary
Uber Case Study

Watch the documentary about Amazon and write a report about the ethical responsibilities that
businesses have when it comes to collecting our data.
What should they be doing?
What should they not be doing?
Should they make sure we know what they are doing?  

Read the newspaper article about Uber and outline the factors that contributed to them losing
their London licence and the laws in place to protect Uber customers.
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CTEC Information Technology

Access to the internet in order to research the different types of cyber attackers

Information technologies have helped us to process information quick and enhanced
communication around the world, but they can also make us vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Every
second of everyday, data and information is transported across networks (the internet being the
biggest network), therefore it is important to maintain security.
You will need to research the different types of cyber attackers and their characteristics:
Real world examples (You must

Types of attackers Characteristics of attacker research past examples of these
(Motives) attackers
Hacking/hacktivist
Cyber-criminal
Script kiddie (e.g. bored youth)
Vulnerability broker (e.g. hacking

as a business)
Scammers
Phishers
Cyber-terrorists
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CTEC Media Studies

Camera angles/ shots and the women and the advertising industry
Guide to Camera Angles
Guide to Camera shots
Cuts and Transitions
Retro Advertising
Women in Advertising

Watch all of the links on camera angles and then analyse the camera angles and shots used in the
opening of a film of your choice.
Read the two newspaper articles and plot a timeline of the role of women in society from 1920s-
2000.
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CTEC Health & Social Care

Read:
What is the Coronavirus?
How can we stop the spread of germs?
Watch:
Did it surprise you how quickly the germs could be spread in a hospital?
A fun short video to remind us why we should wash our hands properly.
The Epic Hand Washing Parody- a funny way to remind us to wash our hands for 20 seconds
Read:
According to the World Health Organization, Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific
approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and
health workers. This approach is grounded in infectious diseases, epidemiology, social science and
health system strengthening.
https://www.who.int/infection-prevention/about/ipc/en/
Pathogens
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease. All a pathogen needs to thrive and survive is a
host, for example a human body. Once the pathogen sets itself up in a host’s body, it manages to
avoid the body’s immune responses and uses the body’s resources to replicate before exiting and
spreading to a new host. Pathogens can be transmitted a few ways depending on the type. They
can be spread through skin contact, bodily fluids, airborne particles, contact with faeces and
touching a surface touched by an infected person
You are an independent health promotion worker. The NHS have approached you asking you to
produce a leaflet aimed at the general public and/or new health care workers to educate them on
infection control.
You must include the following;
1. The uniform worn by staff in care settings (include appropriate hair and footwear for
example PPE)
2. Personal hygiene of staff and or visitors
3. Protective clothing (e.g gloves, masks, aprons etc) and why this is important
4. Explanation of cross-infection and how this can be avoided
5. Use and understand the term pathogen
Be familiar with the NHS hand washing protocol
Useful Links
Unit 5 Infection Control
Course Textbook
Link to OCR Website
PPE-
Coronavirus Infection Prevention
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Cross infections
CTEC Sport and Physical Activity

Anatomy Games - Real Bodywork
www.realbodywork.com
https://www.realbodywork.com/articles/anatomy-games/
https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
Project 1: Musculoskeletal System
Project 2: Performance Analysis
Project 3a: Session Planning
Project 3b: Football Passing
Project 4: Energy Systems
Revise and test yourself using the online games

 Anatomy & Physiology
 Muscles
 Skeletal System
 The Heart
 Respiratory System
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A Level Art & Design..............................................................................................................................2

A Level Art & Design

Information and Materials

BBC iPlayer – Documentaries on Artists and Art Movements.

National gallery – 360 Virtual tours of the gallery space.