The British Empire

Year 13 have been analysing the relationship between Britain and her colonies in the 20th century. During the interwar years Empire was seen as both an opportunity and a liability, but Britain certainly wasn’t ready to give up her imperial power. Nevertheless, many forces within India and Africa were pushing for change. View the videos from Shazia, Katherine, Elizabeth, Amir and Humaira, Stacey, Maryam and Nena to see who you think best sums up these turbulent times. Post your comments!

GCSE Geography revision

The following links will help you with your Geography revision:
Revision Podcasts on BBC Bitesize
Barcelona Field Studies Centre
Internet Geography
S-Cool!
Edexcel Geography A

There are also lots of interesting websites and blogs in Geography Links!

Y7 - Moses - a good leader?

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/judaism/moses/moses1.htm


Year 7 are currently looking at the concept of Freedom through investigating the life of Moses. Students should look at the above website if you need reminding of any of the key events in the life of Moses. This will also help with your assessment work on Freedom. Good luck... Mr Davies

DOA Near Death Experience

How does this experience relate to what you have learnt and how does it compare to the other clip with regard to these teachings?

Near Death Experience of Hamish Miller

How does this experience relate to what you have learnt?

Land Use in an Urban Area

Not to be out done by the History Department!! Here is a 'case study' movie produced by a small group of Y10 Geography students. This movie explains the location and characteristics of different land use zones in Rio de Janeiro. More movies to follow.

Was the Renaissance Good for your Health?

Year 10 students here at Dixons City Academy have spent the last few lessons trying to answer the question ‘was the Renaissance good for your health?’ This question which is a constant source of historical debate produced some outstanding work and very convincing arguments (just see the video above and here). I now open this thread up to see if we can come to an overall judgment.