filed under News December 4th, 2008 Richard Anderson
Secondary Project update - King’s, Northicote, Colton Hills and Parkfield High
Four Secondary Schools have visited the CLC since half-term to participate in three-day tailored projects with students. Feedback from all sessions has been very positive. Here is an outline of the projects that each of the projects.
The King’s School - Digital Imaging / Film-making
Year 10 students from The King’s School combined digital imagery and stop-frame animation to create short films based around the theme of “Self Portrait”
What the teacher said:
Excellent resources and activities organised. All students have completed a film that will help with coursework requirements. The films look brilliant. Thank you for all of the work you have done with the students.
The Northicote School - Science and Maths
Year 9 students from The Northicote School worked within the context of Formula One to engage in Maths and Science activities
- Day 1 - Using web, media and simulation technologies to explore forces and energy. (See full details)
- Day 2 - Maths in Motion - using maths to design and race F1 cars
- Day 3 - Creating Science podcasts (Listen: Groups 1 to 5 and Groups 6 to 10)
What the teacher said:
Excellent activities that kept pupils engaged and interested in a difficult subject. Pupils were able to explain difficult situations and apply them to different situations. Many of the resources used will be taken back and used in school.
Colton Hills Community College - Maths in Motion
Year 8 students from three streamed groups attended the CLC to participate in Maths in Motion days, using applied mathematics to design and race Formula One Racing Cars.
What the teacher said:
The task was well differentiated for the types of students we brought each day. There was a good relationship with the pupils, clear instructions when explaining things, and the day was presented really well. The pupils practiced, learned and developed a range of maths skills throughout the day. The tasks were accessible and enabled pupils to understand how they can apply skills they already had.
Parkfield High - Web Design
Year 10 students from both the Wolverhampton Rd. and Bilston sites at Parkfield High attended the CLC to participate in a web design programme. Students were led through the process of creating a simple, yet professional website based upon HTML tables, and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS)
What the teacher said:
Excellent facilities and staff. Pupils were actively engaged and on task. All pupils produced relevant and usable coursework. Should improve GCSE results for ICT.