Key Stage 3
Year 7
Terms 1 & 2
Cross-curricular, web-based, artwork & imaging research project with an interactive multimedia presentation about the research findings. The final presentation must include primary sources - i.e. original images & sound captured by the students.
Term 3
Modelling & presenting numeric data. Choose from:
- pets
- technology in the home
- mobile phones
Term 4
Multimedia Flash animation & music editing project. Students use these tools to refine and enhance their e-portfolios.
Term 5
Create a viral ad/news report which publicises QK School to teenagers.
Term 6
Control & monitoring: LOGO project
Year 8
Terms 1 & 2
Web design/artwork & imaging project: students create a website with at least two linked pages.
Term 3
Control & monitoring: the greenhouse charity project.
Term 4
Modelling & presenting numeric data - create a public information system.
Terms 5 & 6
Stop-motion animation project: students create a two-minute film of their choice using stop motion animation software.
Year 9
Terms 1 & 2
Gathering & processing data Global action research project.
Students research a hypothesis to do with climate change/global warming. They set up a database, interrogate it and present their findings using multi-media resources, e.g. a short film about an endangered species.
Terms 3 & 4
QK Talent Show Project
Create a seating plan, financial plan & publicity materials for the QK talent show. Students create a viral ad for the Talent Show and a sequence of instructions for an automated lighting system for the show.
Terms 5 & 6
Create a multi-media guide to the school network using Screencorder - a series of 'how to...' clips which other students will use.
OR
Create an e-portfolio to showcase work produced on years 7,8 and 9 (in preparation for DiDA). Students use Dreamweaver/Word etc. depending on ability.
Students build an e-portfolio to showcase their work based on a template provided by staff