Weekly Summary
Grade 9
English
ESL:
Summary of learning -
Students identified the features of cause- effect and problem-solution structure used in information texts. They also wrote information texts using both the formats..
Tasks to be completed -
Write a problem-solution paragraph about the given writing prompt (see presentation ESL9 T2 W5 D2, slide no. 8), SPAG SAMLearning (Term 2 Home work), Flipgrid Task.
Spelling list:
behaviour, compare, contrast, simplicity, effect, adverse, issues, problematic, controversial, solutions, imaginary, practical, orthodox, liberal, insanity, humane, realistic, commentary, sacrifice, involvement.
EFL:
Summary of learning:
To plan and write an argumentative essay on ‘Has lockdown done good to people’. Students can choose to write for or against using the features of argumentative writing.
Tasks to be completed:
Review, edit and proofread the writing as per the checklist given. Complete the unseen passage.
Spellings: volunteer, threaten, veteran, verdict, tournament, tremendous, strategic, revolutionary, retreat, spectacular, rhythm, psychological, monetary, fundamental, jewellery, laughter, ambassador, concession, celebration, abandon.
Maths
Summary of learning - Students learnt about inverse proportion and simplifying expressions with rational and negative indices.
Tasks to be completed - Students completed tasks in lesson ppts.
Science
Biology
Summary of learning - This week in biology students reviewed Topic 7: Chemical Coordination by studying diabetes, its causes, effects and treatments. Students then proceeded to begin Topic 12: Chemical Coordination in Plants by learning about how plants respond to stimuli (textbook pages 101-102 and 168-169).
Tasks to be completed - Students should complete the end of chapter questions on pages 102-103 of their textbook. Students should complete these questions in their notebook and upload their responses to their biology Google Classroom.
Additional support videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ivR4y03DE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHIfsHX1aA&t=70s
Chemistry
Summary of learning - In chemistry this week students learned how to describe the chemical tests for the following gases :Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia and Chlorine. Students also learned how to test for the presence and purity of water (textbook pages 190-192).
Tasks to be completed - Student should complete the gases and water tests worksheet shared with them on their chemistry Google Classroom.
Additional support videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_gPlbExHv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7jhc_S5WL0
Physics
Summary of learning - This week in physics students learned about the uses of radioactive isotopes in the medical field and in industry (textbook pages 243 -246).
Tasks to be completed - Students should complete questions 4-8 on page 249 of their textbook. Students should complete these questions in their notebook and upload their responses to their physics Google Classroom.
Geography
Summary of learning : Types of rural areas.
Task to be completed: Compare the challenges facing the UK’s accessibility and remote country side (Case study page 142-143 )
History
Summary of learning : Grade 9: Atomic Bombings - Hiroshima, Nagasaki
Task to be completed: To what extent was the dropping of the Atomic bombing justified?
Text Posted on GC
support link: https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/ww2_atomic_bomb.php
ICT
Summary of learning : Apply relative and absolute cell references, COUNT and IF functions in a spreadsheet.
Task to be completed: Complete the tasks assigned in Google Classroom.
Business
Summary of learning :
Define Delegation
Differentiate span of control and Chain of command
Evaluate the role of centralization and decentralization in an organization.
You tube to be watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrSBmc-b9nM – Motivational theories