Forrester High School

Learning Reviewfor S3

2018/2019

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

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Forrester High School will strive to ensure that all young people have access to tailored learning

pathways that meets the needs of all our learners. We will work closely to ensure our learners know how to progress their learning. This will enable them to gain the skills, experiences and qualifications they need to

achieve a successful, positive and sustained destination on leaving school.

IntroductionYour daughter/son has been following the Curriculum for Excellence Programme in first and second year which focused on a broad general education for all.

In third year we offer the opportunity for students to personalise part of their curriculum and also offer choice in some areas – this is clearly shown in the S2 Learning Review sheet which goes along with this booklet.

All students will study English, Mathematics, French, Social Education and PE along with Religious and Moral Philosophy being delivered on a rota.

They will continue to study a subject in Science, Social Studies, Expressive Arts and Technologies but they will be able to choose which particular subject to study, from four options columns.

There is also an opportunity to personalise their curriculum by choosing from the Elective/Enrichment section.

Details of the courses on offer in the option columns and the elective/enrichment section are contained within this booklet (p39/40).

While booklets are useful for reference, they are obviously no substitute for direct advice from teachers. We hope that you will be able to take the opportunity to visit the school on two important occasions.

On Monday 11th December, class teachers were available for consultation, by appointment, to discuss your child’s S2 Full report.

On Thursday 18th January, we have a Parents’ Information Evening in our Assembly Hall, 6.00 – 7.00pm. Senior staff will talk about the various courses on offer and the course choice process.

Karen ScottDepute HeadteacherJanuary 2018

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Attention All Young People

Planning for Choices and ChangesYou now have the chance to make some choices about which areas of the curriculum you want to study in more detail. So how are you going to go about making these choices?

To help you get started ask yourself: What am I interested in and enjoy? What am I good at? Do I have any ideas yet about what I might like to do in the future?

What / who can help you make the most of your Learning Review?

Friends and family

Speak to friends and family who know you and can chat through your strengths and weaknesses and share their experiences with you.

In School

In Social Education, you will be working on a package of activities that will give you the opportunity:

To identify your skills and achievements To look at areas you need to work on and improve To start to look at different career areas To help prepare you to make informed choices

We do not expect you to have any clear career ideas yet, but do start thinking ahead.

You may wish to chat your ideas through with your Careers Advisor, Heather McAulay.  Heather runs a weekly Careers Clinic where pupils can drop in for an informal chat.  No appointment is necessary just pop along to her office opposite the ELP to check her schedule.

Parents can consult Heather, or any Careers Advisor, on 0131 313 6062 or by logging on to www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Another useful website is www.planitplus.net

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Always Remember!!

What am I good at?

What am I looking What do I enjoy? to do in the future?

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Finding your way – Contents page

Page Subject Matter 5 - 11 Core Subjects

12 - 14 Option 1 - Sciences

15 - 18 Option 2 - Social Studies

19 - 22 Option 3 - Expressive Arts

23 - 26 Option 4 - Technologies

27 - 38 Elective/Enrichment Courses

39 - 40 Learning Review Form

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STUDENT

CORE SUBJECTS

ENGLISH Course Outline

June – Creative Story Unit – Reading and WritingPupils will have the opportunity to sample reading a wide range of imaginative literature, of varying genre. By submersing them in literature, pupils will be preparing not only for achieving at BGE levels 3 and 4 for their own creative writing and reading for enjoyment, but also the ability to discuss and analyse previously unseen texts, which is a key skill at National level.

August-October – Identity UnitWho are you? Do people really know what makes you tick? Under this themed heading, pupils will read a range of poetry focused on what really makes us who we are and how, sometimes, we judge people without considering the impact on their lives. A poem will be selected and pupils will write an individual critical response. In addition to this, discussions and debates will help pupils focus on themselves and present their personal perspective on their identity in a poem, incorporating poetic skills and devices.

October-December – Media ProjectContinuing on the theme of identity, pupils will study the exciting world of advertising and how products are marketed to us, the consumer, in relation to their Scottish identity. They will learn key skills, such as persuasion and stereotyping, as well as specific media skills relating to storyboarding, filming and editing. There will be focus on group work skills, as pupils work in teams. The outcome will be the planning and production of a media text, specifically designed to engage and persuade the audience to buy a Scottish ‘product’. Work produced during this project will meet the criteria for National 3 Media and would be a great stepping stone into a National 4 or 5 Media course in S4.

January-April – Literary Study (Prose/Drama)Pupils build upon their critical reading and writing skills in this area of the course, as these skills are central to understanding and communicating on literature – a central concern of the National 5 course. As poetry has been studied earlier in the year, a significant amount of time has been put aside for focus on a more substantial class text: drama or prose. Learning will centre on: character, theme, plot structures and literary devices. The main outcome will be an extended critical response to the class text, but will incorporate group discussion skills and other creative outcomes relevant to the text. These may include diary entries, letter writing and imaginative writing.

April-May – Freedom of SpeechThrough class learning and independent research, pupils will delve into the dark world of the rights of the child and adult. What are you entitled to? What are your rights? Pupils will individually choose a focus, then gather evidence of violations of human rights and what is being done to improve the situation in these areas. The outcome will be a solo presentation on their findings, as well as opportunities to work on key internal assessment criteria towards the National 4 award, including the Added Value Unit.

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Reading for Gold – the ongoing reading scheme as homework; completing tasks that build on analytical and evaluative skills required for senior courses.MATHEMATICS

Course Outline

Maths is important in our everyday life. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions. In a recent O.E.C.D report a maths qualification was named as the number one protection against future unemployment. In S3 students will follow individualised learner pathways based on previous performance in the maths department but will cover 3 main aspects of mathematics.

Expressions and Formula: This unit is concerned with manipulation of algebraic terms, the simplification and evaluations of expressions. Topic covered include algebra, geometry, statistics and reasoning.

Relationships: This unit is concerned with the relationship between mathematical quantities and how to solve problems involving these. Topics covered in this unit include graphs, equations, aspects of algebra, geometry.

Numeracy:The unit is concerned with the use of number and information handling to solve problems in real and abstract contexts. Topics covered include basic number, time distance, speed and measure.

Problem solving and reasoning are embedded throughout all maths courses these prevalent when linking topics together and vital in developing lateral thinking skills.

The S3 course is designed to provide learners with progression pathways to National 3 Life skills Maths, National 4 Maths or National 5 Maths courses in S4.

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MODERN LANGUAGES – FRENCH AND GERMAN

Course Outline

In S3 pupils will continue with the study of the modern language acquired in S1 and S2. Pupils will continue to work through the Experiences and Outcomes in modern languages at level 3 and work towards level 4 throughout the course of S3.

Through learning a foreign language, pupils will:

gain a deeper understanding of their first language and appreciate the richness and interconnected nature of languages

enhance their understanding and enjoyment of other cultures and of their own and gain insights into other ways of thinking and other views of the world

develop skills that they can use and enjoy in work and leisure throughout their lives

The study of a foreign language plays an important role in all language learning and the development of literacy skills.

The study of a modern language has a unique contribution to make to the development of cultural awareness as it provides young people with a means of communicating directly with people from different cultures, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of other cultures and of their own. They gain insights into other ways of thinking and other views of the world and therefore develop a much richer understanding of active citizenship.

One of the key aims of modern languages teaching is to develop young people’s communicative competence so that they are able to use and enjoy the language effectively in real situations and for a range of purposes in work and leisure throughout their lives.

In S1, pupils worked through the following themes:

School, Free-time, At Home, In the Town and Holidays

In S2, pupils will work through the following themes:

Past Holidays, Family and Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing, Environment and Culture

In S3, pupils will work towards achieving the Languages for Life and Work Award at level 3 or level 4:

There are 3 Units Languages for Work Purposes, Building Employability Skills and Languages for Life Purposes. Pupils will complete their Languages for Work Purposes in French and their Languages for Life Purposes in German.

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION (PSE)

Course Outline

Pupils receive one period of PSE per week with every effort made to have it delivered by their own Pupil Support teacher.

It is our aim to deliver aspects of Curriculum for Excellence Health and Well Being through the following topics:

Make informed and positive choices Alcohol and Drug Education Sexual Health and Relationship Education Careers Education Study and Revision techniques Respecting others Goal Setting and Aiming High Personal Statement

We aim to ensure all pupils receive accurate, up-to-date information on each of these topics. Our PSE lessons give pupils the chance to develop their own values through class discussion, group work and individual activities.

Where appropriate the relevant partnership agencies (such as Lothian and Borders Police, Wester Hailes Youth Agency) are invited in to support and help us deliver a stimulating programme. We also train our S6 students in a peer education programme to help deliver drug and alcohol education.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Course Outline

Having completed a Broad General Education in Curriculum for Excellence in S1 PE, pupils will have experienced around 10 activities over the year, for example; Football, Rugby, Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Dance, Swimming, Table Tennis and Athletics.

Assessment is based on three key Health and wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes:

Co-operation and Competition, Movement Skills and Evaluating.

Staff will also use the benchmarks diagram (see below) to underpin the E&Os throughout BGE S1-3

In S1 / S2 the main focus was on Skill development, challenge and progression.

Moving into S3 the courses are as follows:

S3 CfE

In S3 Curriculum for Excellence, pupils will be streamed into classes based on their practical ability. A heavy emphasis will be placed on leadership and coaching opportunities within a class. Pupils will get the chance to experience new and exciting activities throughout this year over 2 periods.

8 activities will be completed throughout the year.

Assessment will be based on three areas:

Co-operation and Competition, Movement Skills and Evaluating.

Activities will be negotiated at the beginning of the year.

As well and skill development, in S3 the sub focus is evaluation of performance and pupil’s ability to suggest changes and improvements to theirs, or others performance.

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S3 RELIGIOUS and MORAL EDUCATION

Every S3 pupil takes the Core Course in Religious and Moral Education for one period per week on a rota, with their other Social Subjects.

The course focuses on “What it is to be a human being?” and the pupils study the main areas below.

Introduction to Philosophy: Belief and Morality Introduction to Psychology: Human Development and Behaviourism

The areas above would be studied by looking at topics such as ‘Life after Death, Appearance and Reality, Situation Ethics, Racism, Sectarianism, Holocaust Studies, Humanism and many others. They will also complete a project on a topic of their choosing

The areas of study are generally decided after discussions with each class. While there is some written work the pupils are encouraged to discuss and think for themselves.

Our Aim is to allow the pupils to develop their own beliefs and the reasoning behind those beliefs. To study the role that humans have in society both locally and globally. As they learn in RME they will be able to develop confidence in their thinking, take responsibilities as they grow and realise that they have a contribution to make now and in the future.

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Option 1 Sciences

BIOLOGY

COURSE OUTLINE

Biology is the study of life and how living things, such as animals, plants and human functions within the world around them. Like all Sciences, Biology involves lots of experiments, but it also involves group work, presentations, debates, poster making and many other types of interactive learning. During the course, we cover many important subjects like how animals and plants survive and how organisms reproduce. We also look at controversial topics, which are always in the News, such as genetics, ecology and public health.

Biology is a very hands on subject and as well as being in the laboratory it is taught outside in the “field” when possible. There is also the potential for trips to places like Edinburgh Zoo, the Glasgow Science Centre and the Botanic Gardens.

Biology is a subject which is always at the forefront of humans understanding of the world around us. It helps explain how our bodies work, who we are and what our place in the world is.

The Biology content of the course explores:

Cells and DNA Biological Procedures Genetics Growth and Development Body Systems Populations

CHEMISTRY

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Chemistry is for you if you are interested in your environment, our national and global resources, everyday food, cosmetic products and exploring newly discovered materials.

Your science courses in S1 and S2 will have given you an idea of how we study Chemistry in S3. This course will look at how the earth’s resources can be used to sustain our population, to power our cars and provide new cosmetic, medical and material goods. You will learn about atoms, molecules and bonding by investigating, experimenting, presenting and discussing. Chemists work in teams, co-operatively and in ways, which will improve your knowledge and sharpen your skills.

You will also find out how your lifestyle can affect the environment and learn about renewable and responsible choices.

Within the Chemistry course, there will be opportunities to explore the chemistry of our local area, trips to Dynamic Earth for some hands-on fun and to take part in events and competitions.

The Chemistry content of the course explores:

Chemical Reactions and Analysis Acids and Alkalis Fuels and Alternative energy Perfumes and Flavourings Food Radioactivity

PHYSICS

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COURSE OUTLINE

Physics is the science of matter and the different types of energy such as light, electricity and sound. The study of physics has led to many wonderful inventions like the telephone, the mobile phone, LED televisions and computers.

Hospitals have Medical Physics Departments which use X-rays and ultra-sound to diagnose patients and Radiography Departments to treat them. Astronomers use the physics of light and radio waves to explore our galaxy and beyond.

Recent exciting events in Switzerland suggest we are on the verge of a breakthrough in understanding what everything is made of which will also give us a clearer idea of what the beginning of the Universe looked like!

Studying Physics will give you a very good grounding in all the essential skills needed for your first steps into the life of work, college or University – as well as being fun!

As well as Physics, the course will include important aspects of Biology and Chemistry, which will allow you to keep your options open for further science choices later on.

The Physics content of the course explores:

gravity life in space electricity chemical cells light and how we use it radiations like X-rays, Gamma Rays and Ultra-Violet

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BusinessCourse OutlineBusiness focusses on the development of entrepreneurial, problem solving, decision making and ICT skills, essential to enhance your employment opportunities. The aim of this course is the development of skills and knowledge in accessing, understanding and contributing to today’s business and information environment.

In S3, we study two units, which cover, Business in Action and Influences on Business.

Topics included in these units are entrepreneurs, sectors of industry, budgeting, stakeholders, sources of finance, training and external influences.

Aims of the Course To develop an

awareness of business concepts

To show the actions small businesses take to satisfy customer needs

To have awareness of basic enterprising and employability skills To develop financial awareness

To have awareness of influences on business

ActivitiesDuring business you will participate in group and individual tasks as well as enterprising and team building exercises. You will use a number of computer software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint to manage business information and develop key skills.

Skills for Learning, Life and Work ProgressionLiteracy – reading, writing, listening and

talkingNumeracy – number processes, money, time and measurement and information handlingHealth and Wellbeing – personal learning

Employability, enterprise and citizenship – employability, information and communication

technology and enterpriseThinking skills – remembering, understanding,

applying

National 4 BusinessNational 5 Business Management

Higher Business ManagementCollege or University for Business related

coursesNational 4/5 Admin and IT

National 5 Accounting

So, if you want to become the next world famous entrepreneur than this is the course for you!

GEOGRAPHY

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Michael Palin: - “Geography students hold the key to the world's problems”.

Course Outline

Geography is a colourful subject about the world and the people living in it. It helps you to understand everything that you see around you from what is going on in the news, to how the landscape is formed. It is also a subject that is very much about going out and seeing things for yourself. Therefore, a big part of the course will be going out on visits, measuring things, orienteering, sketching and mapping. You will learn how to become a weather forecaster, which is an important geographical skill. It is also about understanding what causes things such as tornadoes, hurricanes, poverty, disasters and disease. Everyone studying Geography will get the opportunity to go on a foreign excursion. At present we visit France and Switzerland every 2 years. There will be many other local trips and visits in addition to this.

Being in a Geography class means learning many skills and if you have enjoyed your project work, maps and diagrams in S1/ 2, then there will be a lot more of that in S3. Geography is fast becoming one of the most important subjects to study in a world affected by global warming and ever increasing reports of natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanoes. We aim to help you to understand why these things are happening, and make you an active, responsible global citizen!

Geography can lead to many career opportunities. Many of these are include:

cartography, geographic information systems, landscape management, emergency management, environmental consultancy, banking, advertising, the media, business management, the armed forces, urban planning, architecture, renewable energy, oil industry work, landscape architecture, forestry manager, financial risk assessor retail management, location analyst, economic adviser and analyst, housing manager, surveyor, urban regeneration officer, pollution analyst, transport officer, environmental engineer, golf course design and much more!

To see more check out - https://forrestersocsubs.blogspot.co.uk/p/s3.html

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HISTORY

Course Outline

Anyone interested in History will be a person full of curiosity, excitement and have a passion for people, their past but also their present and future. History helps us understand why our country, our communities and indeed our world are the way they are today, and how they might end up in years to come. The past is full of answers and important lessons to be learned.

The course in S3 will take pupils on a journey throughout many important historical events and changes. From learning about the development of Edinburgh, to the issue of slavery; from political change, through the battlefields of the First World War to Nazi Germany, pupils will learn the important reasons that changed our world. Students will be working with a huge range of historical sources, both primary and secondary, and will develop essential evaluative enquiry skills.

Pupils will also have the opportunity to go on a local trip into the Old Town of Edinburgh as well as possibly travelling to the battlefields and memorials of the Western Front in France and Belgium.

History, and the skills and knowledge it teaches us are well-respected and rated qualifications for further education or employment. They show good critical skills, an alert inquisitive mind and excellent communication skills. If you feel these types of qualities match you, then History is for you.

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MODERN STUDIES

Course Outline

Modern Studies is for people who are interested in politics, conflict, social issues, current affairs, international relations and the mass media.  S1 and S2 Modern Studies will have given you an idea of the kind of work you will do in S3.  Work often takes the form of group discussions, debates, presentation skills, teamwork, co-operative learning, confidence building, questionnaire surveys, poster making and trips out to do surveys with the public.  The course covers important things that are going on in our world today.

Finally, an important part of Modern Studies is to be an “active learner”.  This means learning will not be restricted to being in the classroom.  Trips out to places such as the Gyle Centre are important for collecting surveys.  Trips to the Scottish Parliament are also vital to help your understanding of Scottish Politics.  Modern Studies is an exciting and relevant course that is very much important in creating responsible global citizens out of our student.

Course Details: - S3Unit 1 – Development and Africa (Less Economically Developed Countries, Inequality, Power over other Countries, the Aid Debate).

Unit 2 – The UK: Politics and Power (British, Scottish and Local Politics, the Scottish Independence Referendum, Current Political Issues).

Unit 3 – Ideology and China (Maoism, Inequality, One Child Policy)

Unit 4 – Crime and the Law (Why People Commit Crime, Types of Crime, Sentences, Punishments, input from the Law Society of Scotland).

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RELIGIOUS, MORAL & PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES

Course Outline

Religious; World Religion: We study one of the World religions in great depth: the way the religion sees the human condition, the goals of that religion and the means of reaching those goals.

Moral; Morality in the Modern World: We look at what makes our actions good or not so good. We then study moral issues (situations) that we might come across: Medical, Social or Global

Philosophical Studies; The Existence of God: We study the Universe and how it might exist and why it might exist and arguments for and against the existence of God.

AIMS The Course aims to allow candidates to: begin to develop the ideas to the study of beliefs, values and issues which are of

importance in the world today develop knowledge and understanding of the main beliefs, values and practises of one

world religion develop the ability to investigate why sacred writings, symbols and practices might lead

to a greater understanding to an understanding of religious beliefs develop the ability to understand why believing in a religion would affect the lives of

believers, what we call rites of passage. develop skills of investigation and questioning which can be applied to the study of

beliefs. develop knowledge and understanding of the different kind of issues which arise from

religious and non-religious beliefs - atheism examine their own beliefs and those of others on the course understand the reasons for ideas, arguments and viewpoints which may conflict with their

own express opinions (including their own) about religious, moral and philosophical issues

and present these in a well thought out manner. engage personally with a range of important questions and issues in order to inform their

own beliefs and values in a way which contributes to their own understanding of the world

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ART & DESIGN

Course Outline

The Art and Design course is practical and experimental. Learners will develop technical skills and apply these in both Expressive and Design units. In the course learners are encouraged to exercise imagination and creativity. They will develop important skills, attitudes and attributes, including: active involvement in creative activities, tasks which require a creative response, raising awareness of contemporary culture (both British and other countries), appropriate use of technology and opportunities to explore, reflect and evaluate their own work and that of artists.

The course encourages learners to be creative and to express themselves in different ways. Learning through Art and Design helps learners to develop an appreciation of artistic and cultural values, identities and ideas.  Learners will experiment with media, equipment and materials to develop creative techniques. They will develop their problem solving skills through Design tasks.

Students will produce skills based work related to Expressive and Design units. Possible Design areas include: Fashion Design, Jewellery, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Product Design and Ceramics. Expressive units will mainly result in painted or sculpted outcomes. Expressive areas of study include: Portraiture, Figure Composition, Natural Environment, Built Environment, Fantasy and Imagination and Still Life.

Visit the school’s website to explore options for Art & Design qualifications. A list of possible careers can from this list: Advertiser , Animator, Antique appraiser, Antiques refinisher, Architectural designer, auctioneer, Art director, Art gallery curator, Art historian, Art librarian, Art reviewer, Art teacher, Art therapist, Cartoonist, Commercial artist, Costume designer, Craftsperson, Creative director, Courtroom artist, Display designer, Exhibit installer, Fashion designer, Film production, Furniture designer, Glass blower, Graphic designer, Layout artist, Illustrator, Industrial designer, Interior designer, Landscape designer, Makeup artist, Multimedia artist, ,Painter, Photographer, Photojournalist, Police sketch artist, Portrait artist, Set designer, Sketch artist, Tattoo artist, Television production, Videographer, Web designer.

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DRAMA

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Drama develops skills of self-confidence, communication, problem-solving, co-operation, as well as creativity and emotional maturity – all of which are necessary in most areas of work. Training in Drama helps to develop the whole person. You will work as part of a team, contributing to the overall success of your group and will therefore need to be reliable.

You will discover the many different aspects of Drama and will be encouraged to explore acting, speaking in front of an audience, directing and technical skills, such as lighting, costume and sound.

There are opportunities for you to explore themes and issues which may affect your everyday life, in a safe and non-threatening environment. For example, you may use Drama to look at bullying, racism and other social issues. You will learn how to use your imagination in a way which allows you to discover how other people may feel in certain situations, or how you, yourself, may react in unfamiliar circumstances.

You will develop specific skills in the following areas:

Drama Skills

You will contribute your own ideas in order to create a piece of drama. You will take on a role within the drama and learn how to use the space and other resources which are available to make the drama more interesting, as well as learning leadership, team work and co-operation skills. You will also be performing in a variety of contexts. Performance is a core element of Drama – you must be comfortable speaking and acting in front of your classmates.

Production Skills

You will help to plan a performance of drama, and create characters using acting skills. You will learn to use Theatre Arts (e.g. costume, sound effects, lighting, props etc).

Evaluating

You will learn how to evaluate performances, technical aspects and scripts. You will be able to comment on your own and other peoples’ performances both in writing and verbally.

You will be expected to attend theatre productions regularly. These take place in the evening, often at the Lyceum or Traverse Theatre and are often free of charge.

What careers can Drama be useful in?

Almost anything where you need to communicate with other people, work as part of a team, solve problems and respond to situations as they arise.

GOT 2 MOVECourse Outline

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Pupils will be expected to learn and choreograph several styles of Dance over the year. A large part of the course will involve working in small groups and creating various genres of dance. Pupils need to have a genuine interest of dance and be prepared to perform in front on an audience.

This group will be part of our annual Christmas Dance show.

Pupils will have to buy suitable clothing and footwear for the year. Most costumes for shows will be provided.

This course is an excellent stepping-stone for pupils interested in continuing with Dance at National 5 and Higher in senior school.

MUSICCourse Outline

This course would be suitable for pupils who have an interest in Music and want to develop their skills. It is suitable for all learners, whether they have additional instrumental lessons or not. Pupil choice is a large element in this course – pupils can choose the instruments they want to study, which pieces they perform, which topics to focus on in more detail etc.

The course will consist of:

Performing

You will build on existing performing skills in 2 instruments learned through S1&2. You will perform a variety of music in a variety of styles, and will be expected to work independently and collaboratively as part of a group. You will have a carefully prepared choice of pieces to learn and perform to your teacher and your classmates.

Composing

You will develop basic composition skills, using a variety of technology programs and devices. You will learn about structuring songs and other pieces of music as well as developing your own creativity.

Understanding Music

As well as listening to a variety of music, you will undertake projects focusing on specific styles (e.g. Reggae, Scottish music). You will also learn about music history, the development of musical styles and musical notation/literacy.

How can Music help with my career choice?

The skills learned through following a music course including self-motivation, discipline, creativity, confidence in performance, are skills for life and work.  Music helps with concentration, self-discipline, and confidence, as well as enabling a creative outlet in a very practical setting.  Possible careers in Music include teacher, music therapist, sound engineer, youth worker, and presenter, as well as opportunities in the armed forces, journalism and event management.

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Admin and ITCourse Outline

Admin and IT is designed to teach you the skills required to work in a modern business environment, whether that is in a hotel, garage, hairdresser, financial institute or whatever career you are interested in.

You will develop skills using the following pieces of software: Word Access Excel Publisher PowerPoint Office 365 (for E-mail and E-diary)

As well as using the internet to carry out internet research and learn about safety and security in the workplace.

Aims of the Course To develop the IT skills needed to work in any business To achieve your level 4 E-Touch Typing Award To learn how to communicate in a business environment To learn how to be organised in the workplace

Activities

Pupils will work on the computers almost every lesson using a variety of different software packages to complete tasks. These will involve problem solving and research activities.

Skills for Learning, Life and Work ProgressionLiteracy – reading, writing, listening and

talkingNumeracy – number processes, money, time and measurement and information handlingHealth and Wellbeing – personal learning

Employability, enterprise and citizenship – employability, information and communication

technology and enterpriseThinking skills – remembering, understanding,

applying, creating

National 4 Admin and ITNational 5 Admin and IT

Higher Admin and ITCollege or University for Administrative related

coursesNational 4/5 Business Management

National 5 Accounting

This course will give you skills that employers ae looking for – so get ahead of the game and start learning them now!

COMPUTING SCIENCE

Course Outline

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The S3 Computing Science course will provide learners with an introduction to all aspects of computing and technology. The course has been designed with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills, which young people require in the 21st Century.

Computing Science in S3 will provide opportunities for practical project-based learning throughout, and will offer an engaging experience for all. A summary of the topics, which will be covered, is shown below:

The History of Computing Web Design and Development Databases and Spreadsheets Programming How computers work Computer Systems Green Technology Information Systems Social Networks - Information Systems Mobile app development Audio & Video

The Computing Science course will develop student skills in computational thinking, analysis, design and programming.

Computing Science has a strong focus in developing skills in numeracy, literacy employability, enterprise and citizenship.

The computing course will develop learner pathways for further study of computing science at National 4 and National 5 level in s4.

DESIGN & GRAPHICS

COURSE OUTLINE

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Due to the high cost of materials parents will be required to make a financial contribution of approximately £5 if they select this course.

Learners will engage in a range of experimental projects that will them to achieve the level 3 and 4 outcomes within Craft, Design, Engineering and Graphics.

Educational experiences within Design and Graphics can lead to further education and employment in a broad range of fields including:- Graphic, Fashion, Product, Interior and Theatre Set Design, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Modelling, Planning and Quantity Surveying.

The course will provide learners with the opportunity to study and analyse design, learn how to apply the design process through to a design solution, manufacture working products, learn about sustainability, use a range of modelling techniques, explore computer imaging and manipulation, use 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), work with drawing boards and instruments, learn about page layout including Desk Top Publishing (DTP) and learn about tools, processes and materials used within Design and Graphics based environments.

Learners’ experiences will take place in both the classroom and workshop. There will be opportunities for personalisation and choice in the projects they complete where they will be encouraged to apply the knowledge and learning they have acquired. Learners will work as individuals, in pairs and in groups at various stages of the course.

Upon completing the Design and Graphics course, learners will be able to progress onto the following National Qualifications: - Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Practical Woodworking, Construction Craft Skills and Product Design.

For safety reasons a high standard of behaviour is expected from all learners embarking on the course and all students must wear protective clothing in the workshops.Further information can be obtained from Craft Design and Technology department.

HOME ECONOMICS

COURSE OUTLINE

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This is a practical course where students will experience a range of skills to enable progression to National 4/5 Hospitality, Practical Cake Craft, Fashion and Textile and Early Education and Childcare.

Due to the high cost of materials parents/carers will be required to make a financial contribution of approximately £22 each term (3 terms) if they select this course.

Unit 1 - Hospitality

Let’s Get This Cooking Started (Food Preparation & Safety)Students will be introduced to a range of food preparation techniques through practical lessons. Students will investigate different methods of cooking processes and evaluate the nutritional contribution and benefits to our diet.Students will develop in-depth skills involving food preparation, cooking method, food storage, service details and time management.

Unit 2 – Practical Cake Craft

This unit will incorporate a range of cake baking and decorating techniques. Students will produce a range of baking products, including an individually designed cake for a special occasion.

Unit 3 – Fashion and Textile

Students will design and create a small fabric item for a special occasion focusing on hand sewing to develop dexterity skills and promote creativity.

Unit 4 – Early Education and Childcare

Students will participate in creating a range of dishes suitable for young children. This will include the nutritional value for children, their likes/dislikes, involving creative ways of promoting fun food for young children. Students will also analyse their own diet through the British Nutritional Foundation Website to fully understand the importance of healthy eating and the nutritional value of foods.

ELECTIVE/ENRICHMENT COURSES

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In making your choices here, you must be open to being allocated any one of the three choices made. Not all courses offered will run and as such students must be mindful that they will be allocated to courses accordingly. Only in rare circumstances, will a young person be asked to consider a further choice if their initial 3 selections for courses are not running or are oversubscribed.

1. Chemistry

2. Code Academy

3. Fast Track PE

4. Football Academy

5. Geography

6. Lights, Camera, Action!

7. Modern Studies

8. Money Matters

9. Music/Music Technology

1. CHEMISTRY

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Chemistry is for you if you are interested in your environment, our national and global resources, everyday food, cosmetic products and exploring newly discovered materials.

Your science courses in S1 and S2 will have given you an idea of how we study Chemistry in S3. This course will look at how the earth’s resources can be used to sustain our population, to power our cars and provide new cosmetic, medical and material goods. You will learn about Chemistry by investigating, experimenting, presenting and discussing. Chemists work in teams, co-operatively and in ways which will improve your knowledge and sharpen your skills!

You will also find out how your lifestyle can affect the environment and learn about renewable and responsible choices.

Within the Chemistry course there will be opportunities to explore the chemistry of our local area, trips to Dynamic Earth for some hands-on fun and to take part in events and competitions.

The Chemistry content of the course explores:

Chemical Reactions and Analysis Acids and Alkalis Fuels and Alternative energy Perfumes and Flavourings Food Radioactivity

2. CODE ACADEMY

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Have you ever wondered how Angry Birds, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, iMessage, Safari, Minecraft, Edmodo, Football Manager or any one of the millions of apps, programs and websites out there actually came into being?

Coding is at the heart of nearly everything we do. Think about: Games Apps Websites Social Networks

They all have to be coded.

At Code Academy we will show you how it’s done. We will teach you how to write games and apps that you can play or use when they are finished.

Did you know that it has been estimated that over one million programming jobs will go unfilled in the EU by 2020, and the average programmer salary in the UK is over £30,000 per year? Could coding be your future career…?

The course will provide learner pathways for the study of Computing Science and National 4 and National 5, and NPA Computer Games Development.

3. FAST TRACK PE

Course Outline

This course is designed for pupils who enjoy all Physical activities (Including Swimming), and who are seriously thinking about continuing with PE into senior school. The course will be predominantly practical, but at times pupils will involve evaluating performance using digital analysis.

Students will have the opportunity to develop vital practical and theoretical skills which will prepare them for National 4/5 and Higher next year.

Pupils need to be focused, bring kit regularly and should have showed a keen interest and desire to personally improve performance in S1 and 2.

4. FOOTBALL ACADEMY

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Course outline:

This course is designed for any pupil who has a keen interest in Football and would like to develop their personal skills and tactical understanding of the game. The course will be capped at 16 players who currently play for a team and have interest with continuing with PE in S4.

The current School of Football pupils will not automatically receive a place. Effort, behaviour and attitude will be a determining factor.

Course content:1. Personal fitness2. Data collection of performance3. Analysis of performance4. Principles of play5. Tactical development 6. Personal skill development6. Monitoring progress7. My coaching8. The Mental and Emotional side of Football9. My diet10. Refereeing 11. Investigate Football

This course will cover large parts of the National 4 PE content, meaning pupils will be prepared to step into National 5 PE in S4.

5. GEOGRAPHY

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Michael Palin: - “Geography students hold the key to the world's problems”.

Course Outline

Geography is a colourful subject about the world and the people living in it. It helps you to understand everything that you see around you from what is going on in the news, to how the landscape is formed. It is also a subject that is very much about going out and seeing things for yourself. Therefore, a big part of the course will be going out on visits, measuring things, orienteering, sketching and mapping. You will learn how to become a weather forecaster which is an important geographical skill. It is also about understanding what causes things such as tornadoes, hurricanes, poverty, disasters and disease. Everyone studying Geography will get the opportunity to go on a foreign excursion. At present we visit France and Switzerland every 2 years. There will be many other local trips and visits in addition to this.

Being in a Geography class means learning lots of skills and if you have enjoyed your project work, maps and diagrams in S1 / S2, then there will be a lot more of that in S3. Geography is fast becoming one of the most important subjects to study in a world affected by global warming and ever increasing reports of natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanoes. We aim to help you to understand why these things are happening, and also make you an active, responsible global citizen!

Geography can lead to many career opportunities. Many of these are in:

cartography, geographic information systems, landscape management, emergency management, environmental consultancy, banking, advertising, the media, business management, the armed forces, urban planning, architecture, renewable energy, oil industry work, landscape architecture, forestry manager, financial risk assessor retail management, location analyst, economic adviser and analyst, housing manager, surveyor, urban regeneration officer, pollution analyst, transport officer, environmental engineer, golf course design and much more!

6. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

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We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.- Walt Disney

Do you love movies?  You might fancy yourself as the next big producer or director, so where do you start?  Join our Media enrichment course and look at movies in a whole new way, creating your own storyboards and productions, linking with external professionals, including Sky Television and the BBC and working towards film competitions and cinema trips.  This course will provide the opportunity to achieve National 3 in Media, as well as set you up with the skills and knowledge you would need to take on the National 4 or 5 course in Media in S4. 

People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don’t have a middle or an end any more.They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.

Steven Spielberg

7. MODERN STUDIES

Course Outline

Modern Studies is for people who are interested in politics, conflict, social issues, current affairs, international relations and the mass media.  S1 and S2 Modern Studies will have given you an idea of the kind of work you will do in S3.  Work often takes the form of group discussions, debates, presentation skills, teamwork, co-operative learning, confidence building, questionnaire surveys, poster making and trips out to do surveys with the public.  The course covers important things that are going on in our world today.

Finally, an important part of Modern Studies is to be an “active learner”.  This means learning will not be restricted to being in the classroom.  Trips out to places such as the Gyle Centre are important for collecting surveys.  Trips to the Scottish Parliament are also vital to help your understanding of Scottish Politics.  Modern Studies is an exciting and relevant course that is very much important in creating responsible global citizens out of our student.

Course Details: - S3Unit 1 – Development and Africa (Less Economically Developed Countries, Inequality, Power over other Countries, the Aid Debate).

Unit 2 – The UK: Politics and Power (British, Scottish and Local Politics, the Scottish Independence Referendum, Current Political Issues).

Unit 3 – Ideology and China (Maoism, Inequality, One Child Policy)

Unit 4 – Crime and the Law (Why People Commit Crime, Types of Crime, Sentences, Punishments, input from the Law Society of Scotland).

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Course Outline

Do you ever think about running your own business and making lots of money in the process? 

Then this is the course for you!

Money Matters! is a course designed to give you an introduction to the skills needed to manage money in any business.

You will learn about: Using spreadsheets to manage money How businesses make a profit How businesses record income and expenditure How businesses present and communicate financial information

Activities

You will use computers to present, communicate and calculate business finances using Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail. You will work on group and individual tasks developing your team working and problem solving skills.

ProgressionThis course is designed to give you the skills needed for N5 Accounting but will also give a good background for N4/5 Business and Admin and IT.

Skills for Learning, Life and WorkLiteracy – reading, writing, listening and talkingNumeracy – number processes, money, time and measurement and information handlingHealth and Wellbeing – personal learning Employability, enterprise and citizenship – employability, information and communication technology, working with others, citizenship and enterpriseThinking skills – remembering, understanding, applying, analysing and evaluating and creating

Please see Mrs Carnegie, Ms Stewart, Mrs Bashir or Mr Wright in the Business Education Department if you want to know more.

9. MUSIC / MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

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Course Outline

This course is flexible, and can either follow a similar route to the main Music course, or explore the use of Music Technology and Sound Production, depending on individual choice. Here, the work will be covered in 2 periods per week.

This course would be suitable for:

1. Students who have not selected Music in option 3 but want to continue to develop their skills in Music

Or

2. Students who have selected Music in option 3 but also want to further develop their skills to a higher level or experience other areas of Music and Music Technology.

The MUSIC course consists of:

PerformingYou will begin by studying 1 instrument and then later this can be expanded to include a second instrument. Initially, you will work on group arrangements of modern pop/rock songs, leading to some aspects of solo performing where you will have an element of choice of pieces.

ComposingAt the start of this course you will develop basic skills in creating Music which will lead you to creating your own piece/song. This will be done using the various software programmes like GarageBand, Sibelius etc which we have available in the faculty.

Understanding MusicYou will listen to and explore a variety of music from different cultures and in different styles, and develop understanding through focused activities.  There will also be some music literacy in this element of the course to support performing and composing.

Through this course you will be learning a variety of core skills. You will become confident in your ability to make music on your instruments and successful in learning the necessary skills on which to so do. You will take responsibility for your own learning either on your own or as a group and you will contribute to group performing as a class throughout the year.

The MUSIC TECHNOLOGY course consists of:

Music Technology Skills in ContextYou will be using the computers in the department to create a variety of soundscapes to accompany short films. Original music and sounds will be composed as well as using samples from GarageBand and the internet. Sound will then be manipulated in order to create a well balanced mix.

Understanding 20th & 21st Century MusicYou will explore the music of the 20th and 21st century, and create a presentation relating to technological advancements and key innovators in a variety of styles.

Through this course you will be learning a variety of core skills. You will become confident in the use of music technology, and how to manipulate sound as well as developing an understanding of structure. You will take responsibility for your own learning, and develop skills in self-motivation and self-discipline.

FORRESTER HIGH SCHOOL S2 Learning Review for S3 2018/2019

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All students will study English, Mathematics, French, PE, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies and Social Education.

In addition, students should choose (circle) one subject from each of Options 1 – 4 opposite. Also, make an A, B or C choice from the Elective/Enrichment section.

The courses in the Elective/Enrichment section allow students to choose a further area for study. It allows them to choose courses, which may be of general interest or enhance their choices from the option columns and now gives opportunity to study further Science, Social Subject, Creative or Technology.

We will endeavour to give each student his or her preferred option but this may not always be possible, depending on course uptake hence the need for a second and third choice option.

You should read the accompanying Learning Review booklet for detailed information about the options on offer and the Elective/Enrichment courses.

Student’s signature: Date:

Pupil Support Leader signature: Date:

Parent’s/Carer’s signature: Date:

Interviewers comments if there is a concern:

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Name House Class

PSL Teacher

Please circle one course in each of the options 1 – 4

COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS

Please indicate your preferences 1 – 5 for each of the 4 options

Option 1SCIENCES

Option 2SOCIAL STUDIES

Option 3EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Option 4TECHNOLOGIES

English

Maths

French

Physical Education

Social Education

RME

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Business

Geography

History

Modern Studies

RMPS

Art & Design

Drama

Got 2 Move

Music

Administration & IT

Computing Science

Design and Graphics

Home Economics

ELECTIVE/ENRICHMENT (please select 3 – A, B or C)

Fast Track PE Geography Money Matters

Football Academy Chemistry Modern Studies Music/Music Technology Code Academy

Lights, Camera, Action!

Career Intentions/Thoughts

Specific Job/Career Type of Work