Modern Studies

Topics being covered this term

Prisons & Punishment - What is punishment and different types?; Reasons behind punishment; Alternatives to prison; Prisons; Comparing different types of prisons

Classes and Relevant Teachers

2A1 - Miss Stevenson 2B1 - Miss Stevenson

2B2 - Mr Summers 2C1 - Miss Stevenson

2G1 -Mr Summers 2M1 - Mrs McHugh

2M2 - Miss Stevenson 2S1 - Mrs McHugh

2S2 - Miss Stevenson

Teams

All the work can be found on the appropriate S2 Modern Studies Teams page.

Pupils can access Teams via computer or iPhone/Android App.

Completing Work and Handing In

Work should be submitted through the assignment function on Teams.

You can take photos of your work or submit documents. Teachers will provide feedback through the assignment function also.

Contacting Teachers

When sending work or asking questions pupils can post on the Teams page.

Additional Materials

Links to resources directly related to topic area and Modern Studies more generally

iCivics https://www.icivics.org/

Education.Com - US based site. Loads of activities https://www.education.com/resources/

The Politics Project https://thepoliticsproject.org.uk/educatege

Newsround - https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

BBC Fake News https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fRwvHcfr5hYMMltFqvP6qF/help-your-students-spot-false-news

If you are looking for something to watch to develop Modern Studies knowledge then we recommend some of the following.

Morning news - This might be Sky News, BBC News, Good Morning Britain. They often have debates and current news available

Panorama - These are available online through the BBC website or YouTube. Sometimes they are also shown on TV

Dispatches - Channel 4 based programme. Different topics available depending on interest.

Radio - choose a radio station with lots of news bulletins

BBC Parliament - a channel available on most TVs

Netflix - lots of Political documentaries available.

Audible - look for factual books - currently offering free books for school children

Spotify - look for political podcasts. For free