Induction and Summer Homework 2025

Applied Business

Please go to: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/business-strategy-studies/different-types-business/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab set up a free login, then complete the online course about types of business ownership. Once complete, please email gavin.martin@ewsacademy.org.uk with a copy of the certificate.

Chemistry

Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3NDkzMDA2Nzgx?cjc=6axgmphn

Computing: Application Development

This homework is an introduction to computers and computer systems, it challenges how we view computers through the examples of processors in kitchen scales and digital cameras, as well as examining the work of art that, at heart, is a computer. You will also explore how computers are connected together to achieve even more than when working alone.

Please go to: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/digital-computing/an-introduction-computers-and-computer-systems/?active-tab=description-tab set up a free login, then complete the online course

Once complete, please email gavin.martin@ewsacademy.org.uk with a copy of the certificate.

English Literature

Complete activities provided in the summer learning pack - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QGCorrzP8Z9SMnSJlmI6qpmSOIanVliA?usp=drive_link 

Geography

Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom

https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg2ODIxOTczMzM2?cjc=2cxxbdtu 

Health & Social Care

Health and Social Care and Covid-19

Task: Read this article by the King’s Fund and complete the task

The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/blog/2020/04/health-social-care-covid-19-coronavirus

Review/synopsis: Write a short summary about the article. Who, what, where, when, why? Include all key information of the story. Explain what was thought-provoking about it and the questions it led to. How did it make you feel? What impact is Covid 19 going to have on H&SC?

(You may use other research to help you write about the impact of Covid 19 on H&SC, but consider your sources, how reliable is the source?)

History

Tudors:

Create a presentation of about 3-4 slides on the Wars of the Roses to understand what was going on pre-Tudors. You need to think about:

• Who were the key individuals involved
• Why did it start 
• What were the key events
• What were the consequences

Germany:

Create an in depth presentation of about 3-4 slides on the events of the final two years of World War One. You should think about:

• Who was involved
• What happened 
• Impact on Germany 
• What was going on in germany at the time
• Impact on other countries  

Maths

Please complete the booklet given in the transition lesson. For a copy please email Hannah.Lindsay@ewsacademy.org.uk 

Philosophy & Ethics

Philosophy:

Complete this Open Education online course: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/religious-studies/introducing-the-philosophy-religion/content-section-0?active-tab=content-tab

Ethics: 

Critically assess this claim: ‘The action isn’t what matters, consequences matter. The end justifies the means.’ 

Using examples, write a two sided argument and reach a justified conclusion. 

Watch this documentary and write a set of notes about Socrates, and his involvement in Greek Philosophy. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b065gv2m/genius-of-the-ancient-world-2-socrates 

Physics

Please complete the homework task given in the transition lesson. For a copy please email joshua.shears@ewsacademy.org.uk 

Product Design

Please produce 2 slides about2  iconic and famous chair designs from the last 100 years (these will become an influence for the first project). more information on the ks5 product design google classroom. 

https://classroom.google.com/c/MjYzNzQ4MTg2MDda/m/MTM3MjQ4MjM1NDMz/details

Psychology

During the session you will be given a summer work booklet which includes a range of research tasks linked to Psychology. In addition, you are expected to complete at least one OpenLearn course, for example https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/psychology/starting-psychology/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab 

Sociology

During the session you will be given a summer work booklet which includes a range of research tasks linked to Sociology. This will provide an excellent grounding for starting the course in September.

Sport

Please complete tasks on the following document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgumNEREgD8cwuf0_8s30_xknQLbx0qg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100035368844522063538&rtpof=true&sd=true

First week independent work

Applied Business

Please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA2vq49X230 and watch the video based on Merlin Entertainments, this will form part of your first task with Mr Couzens. Please ensure that you have watched the documentary and gain an understanding about why the host believes that Merlin is not as successful as it once was, and what it could do to improve- What Market Opportunities could it take up?

Chemistry

Information about the transition tasks can be found in the google classroom 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3NDkzMDA2Nzgx?cjc=6axgmphn

Computing

Please go to: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/digital-computing/successful-it-systems/content-section-0?active-tab=content-tab set up a free login, then complete the online course about types of business ownership. Once complete, please email gavin.martin@ewsacademy.org.uk with a copy of the certificate.

English Literature

For ORS lessons please read; https://shakespeare-navigators.ewu.edu/othello/Osource.html

Geography

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/nature-environment/environmental-studies/sea-level-rise-happisburgh-uk 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/nature-environment/environmental-studies/sea-level-rise-looe-cornwall 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/nature-environment/environmental-studies/sea-level-rise-london-uk 

Read the 3 articles about sea level rise in different parts of the UK. Create a table to show each place's vulnerability/impacts of sea level rise, how they are adapting and what the future looks like.

Which location is more at risk from sea level rise? Explain your reasoning. 

Email katie.reed@ewsacademy.org.uk with your work.

Health & Social Care

Write a 500 to 800 word report on the Role of The NHS in today’s society.  

To include

•  a brief history about why the NHS was set up
• who are the main stakeholders with the NHS
• what are the main issues with in the NHS
• what could the consequences be if there was no NHS

History

Germany:

• Watch the clip and make notes on why Germany lost WWI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN0Yoz0cbMQ
• Read the article and summarise in two paragraphs. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/erzberger-negotiating-the-armistice-germany
• How many terms of the Treaty of Versailles can you remember?

Tudors:

1.Watch the documentary on the Wars of the Roses and make notes on the historian. What does she say is fact, what is made up to suit the needs of Henry. Why would he do this?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08bqdzl/british-historys-biggest-fibs-with-lucy-worsley-series-1-1-the-wars-of-the-roses

2.Research Henry Tudor.  Create a factfile for Henry Tudor before he becomes King of England.  Who were his parents? Where was he brought up? How did he come to be at the Battle of Bosworth?

3.Essay: How did Henry Tudor win the Battle of Bosworth?  Avoid writing a story about what happened at the battle.  Instead create an argument.  You need three main paragraphs, each starting with a reason for Henry’s victory, then using facts and explanation to backup your points.  Your conclusion should summarise your points and explain the reason you think is the most important.

• Think about individuals involved and tactics used. 

Maths

Please complete the booklet given in the transition lesson. For a copy please email Hannah.Lindsay@ewsacademy.org.uk 

Philosophy & Ethics

Listen to these short extracts on Open Learn. 

Summarise them, and decide what you think about them. They are our first few topics. 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/culture/philosophy/business-ethics#tab-0-1 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/philosophy/ethics-real-life (track 4 - business ethics)

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/people-politics-law/sacred-and-secular-brett-scharffs 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/people-politics-law/sacred-and-secular-barry-bussey

Physics

Please complete the sections on significant figures, graphs, and forces and motion using the following link: https://www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk/_site/data/files/users/27/files/95E83B17D8F52BBADB82913EEBDA3ECF.pdf 

We will mark these in class!

Product Design

please practice/learn  Tinkercad 

tinkercad tutorial here: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J29xYCDj-YkjvCro7N32HrbCctfx_H4yC9ppyJtdhJk/edit?usp=sharing

Youtube guide to complete is here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvEH1Jmrm0&t=1272s

please email me the completed file Export STL (and I can 3d print it for you).  

Also please practice/learn

sketchup for schools tutorial here for a lego brick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXhogjMmSVU

Once you have completed the brick again can you share the file (export STL) and it might be possible to 3d print this out. 

Psychology

Complete the following course during your first week in sixth form:

https://ondemand.tutor2u.net/students/transition-to-aqa-alevel-psychology-skills-booster 

Sociology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFxxnLVAOk Watch the video on the brief introduction on our main sociological theories then create a mind map on how each theory differs from the other.

Sport

Please  research any Health and Safety considerations for Water  sports and Climbing . Include equipment , safety checks , qualifications , equipment used and any checks you would do before taking part in that activity . 

Information can be found with governing bodies and other sporting agencies .