In Year 8 we consider the following two Big Questions across our learning at CHS ...
In Year 8 we consider the following two Big Questions across our learning at CHS ...
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Year 8 Big Questions
Year 8 Big Questions
From March to June, pupils gather together thinking on one or both of these Big Questions through completion of the Independent Study.
From March to June, pupils gather together thinking on one or both of these Big Questions through completion of the Independent Study.
The most successful studies are those which keep the Big Question(s) as the central theme, showing creativity and originality of thought.
The most successful studies are those which keep the Big Question(s) as the central theme, showing creativity and originality of thought.
Pupils can ready themselves for success in this task through a commitment to furthering their understanding of the Questions over the course of the academic year. For the launch of the study in March, students will already have a good idea about which of the 5 options they will choose and how they will approach the study.
Pupils can ready themselves for success in this task through a commitment to furthering their understanding of the Questions over the course of the academic year. For the launch of the study in March, students will already have a good idea about which of the 5 options they will choose and how they will approach the study.
There are prizes for the best studies in each of the 5 options together with commendations. You can see examples below.
There are prizes for the best studies in each of the 5 options together with commendations. You can see examples below.
Interesting videos
Interesting videos
How can my knowledge shape the future?
Some songs for the Big Questions
Some songs for the Big Questions
U2 - One "We're one but we're not the same. We get to carry each other, carry other."
Greenday - Good Riddance (Time of your life) "It's something unpredictable but in the end it's right."
Year 8 Big Question Homework Schedule
Year 8 Big Question Homework Schedule
Autumn Term (First Half)
HW 1 Read from the Big Question Reading List (see link above)
HW 2 Read from the Big Question Reading List
HW 3 Watch one of the TED Talk videos linked above, which relate to the question of knowledge, and reflect on what is said.
Autumn Term (Second Half)
HW 4 Read from the Big Question Reading List
HW 5 Watch this video, which shares the work of the multinational engineering company Vinci, and reflect on how what is said relate to our two Big Questions
HW 6 Complete this Google Form with your reflections on the Big Questions
Spring Term (First Half)
HW 7 Read from the Big Question Reading List
HW 8 Watch one of the films listed below through the lens of the Big Questions
Spring Term (Second Half)
HW 9 Read from the Big Question Reading List
HW 10 Complete this Google Form with your reflections on the Big Questions. Look at the Options for your Independent Project and make your choice.
Summer Term
HW throughout term until 12 June Deadline
Complete your Year 8 Big Question Independent Project, following the guidelines and instructions below.
United Nations - Global Goals
United Nations - Global Goals
As you consider the Big Questions for Year 8, you can consider the 17 United Nations Global Goals ...
United Nations 17 Global Goals
Year 8 Big Question Independent Project
Year 8 Big Question Independent Project
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