Humanities Gateway

Online course to support transition towards GCSE

The following link provides access to an online course from Tutor2U that can support your child better prepare for their GCSEs. The course includes 16 videos, interactive resources and activities, designed and delivered by highly experienced presenters.

https://ondemand.tutor2u.net/students/transition-to-gcse-skills-booster


TRANSITION TO GCSE - COURSE VIDEOS

  1. Introduction to GCSEs

  2. Learning Effectively at GCSE - the Basics

  3. Discover More about Learning Effectively

  4. Give Yourself the Best Chance

  5. Exam Boards - Who Are They and Why You Need to Know

  6. Making the Most of Tests

  7. Making Work Fun

  8. Your Next Steps

  9. Work Experience during your GCSEs

  10. What to do If/When Things Go Wrong

Year 9 Geography

How are humans threatening our oceans?

This Gateway unit is a transitional unit between KS3 and KS4 in which students have an opportunity to explore the threats to oceans and learn about the solutions to help restore the damage that has been done. Students will investigate the impacts of a warming ocean, plastic pollution and overfishing

Year 9 History

Who shot JFK?

In history students will develop their enquiry and analytical skills to evaluate different sources of information to make justify who they believe shot JFK.