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Sixth Form Induction 2024

  • Sixth Form Induction 2024

Art:

 Visit an exhibition and review it over a double page.
• Look at the work on display as a whole
• Pick an artwork that resonates with you
• Present the visit,
• Overview write up of the entire exhibition,
• Personal review of a chosen artwork from the exhibition to include who the artist is, the meaning/context of the artwork, how it might influence you in a practical way and a bunch of personal opinions on the work.
 

Biology:

 

 Transition work for Biology GCSE to A-Level: https://maidstonegrammar.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/MGS_Subjects_BI/Ev9YYstXbwBIv3zZWlRs0FEBPG6abLdQQ8_nu-lR78bGnQ?e=kGekro
 

Business:

 

  N/A

Chemistry:

 Transition work Chemistry GCSE to A Level: https://maidstonegrammar.sharepoint.com/sites/MGS_Subjects_CH/Student%20Resources/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FMGS%5FSubjects%5FCH%2FStudent%20Resources%2FKS5%2FYear%2012&viewid=5d2c0da0%2D31cb%2D4db8%2Db20a%2D9edffb675bbe  Use the book and follow the instructions on the word document. To be finished by the END of SEPTEMBER. External students, please e-mail me so I can send you the work (smoody@mgs.kent.sch.uk)
 

Classical Civilisation:

 

 Preparation for A Level Classical Civilisation (padlet.com)
 

Computer Science:

 

 Transition workbook (available on the VLE or if externals email me – kyoung@mgs.kent.sch.uk). This must not be put on the internet as it is copyrighted and our license does not permit public sharing. For student’s that did not take GCSE Computer Science, they must complete a programming project. This is available by emailing me
 

Design and Technology:

 

 Complete 15-20 Initial design Ideas for their NEA Product
 

Economics:

 

 N/A
 

English Literature:

 

 N/A
 

Film Studies:

 

 N/A
 

French:

 

 N/A
 

Further Mathematics:

 

 Same as for Mathematics
 

Geography:

 

 Bridging Project for Geography: https://maidstonegrammar.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/MGS_Subjects_GG/EdDkt3hLvOhIuh7dYMju1eEBjNh0svhYJwzZ15tJ6RxVEA?e=5xvKwh
 

German:

 

 Introductory Research Project for AS German.pdf
Potential students from outside MGS please email hgibson@mgs.kent.sch.uk for this project.
 

History:

 

 N/A
 

Latin:

 

 N/A
 

Mathematics:

 

 Complete Summer Preparation Task ready for a test first or second lesson back.
 

Media Studies:

 

 N/A

Music:

 1. Check out and listen through the following Playlists:
‘AQA A Level Music – Ao1’ – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09yo6GqZym3V8bqIcm1Bav
(You don’t need to focus too much on the Mozart Operas)
‘AQA Music for Media’ – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NKBLsQzB821Ge2gdycVqd2. Get learning a new piece for your instrument (35% of you’re A Level is your performing)3. Check out this music theory video and subscribe for more fun ‘music creating’ videos
‘Music Theory in 16 Minutes’ – Guy Michelmore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eKTOMhpy2w
 

Music Technology:

 

 You will need a DAW – free ones include GarageBand (MAC) , Cakewalk (PC)
1. Practise mixing techniques much like you have started in lesson 1 – Balance, Pan, EQ
2. Subscribe to ‘Musician on a Mission’ and ‘In the Mix’ and practise his tutorials in your DAW
3. Visit soundonsound.com/techniques and look through 3 techniques you find interesting.
 

Philosophy:

 

 N/A
 

Physical Education:

 

 1. Write an essay on a topic from the AQA-A Level PE Specification on an area of the course that interests you- AQA | A-level | Physical Education | Specification at a glance. (Minimum 2,000 words)

2. Complete the worksheet on O2 transportation – Transportation of O2 1
 

Physics:

 

 N/A
 

Politics:

 

 N/A
 

Psychology:

 

 Get started on the future learn course to know more about mental health: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mental-health-and-well-being
 

Sociology:

 

 Read about the following theories: Functionalism, Feminism, Marxism and Postmodernism.
 

Spanish:

 

 N/A