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Delicate Balance

2008-05-12T13:36:00.004+01:00

Can the Amazon be exploited without being destroyed? Check out the BBC's special report into the future of the Amazon by Candace Piette.

The report is part of a BBC World Service special on the Amazon rainforest - the Amazon Paradox.

The British Empire

2008-02-29T14:01:00.007Z

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

2008-02-24T13:45:00.003Z

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?

2008-02-17T20:05:00.002Z

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

2008-02-16T15:01:00.002Z

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

2008-02-16T14:13:00.002Z

How does this experience relate to what you have learnt?

Land Use in an Urban Area

2008-02-08T15:09:00.000Z

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?

2008-02-01T09:05:00.000Z

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.

Holocaust Memorial Day

2008-01-25T12:56:00.000Z

The 27th January 2008 is Holocaust Memorial Day. The video above was produced to remind us of the 6 million Jews and other groups that were systematically murdered under Nazi Germany between 1937 and 1945. How does this event impact the world we live in today? Will you be doing anything to remember this event on the 27th? Why does the Holocaust have a memorial day while genocide in countries such as Rwanda and Armenia do not? What are your opinions?

Japanese company loyalty songs

2008-01-09T10:35:00.000Z

Here are some examples of the Japanese company loyalty songs produced by our Year 8 students. This was a cross-curricular activity between the Geography and Music departments at Dixons CA. Which song do you think is the best?

The story of Chico Mendez

2007-12-27T16:32:00.000Z

Francisco Alves Mendes Filho , AKA Chico Mendes (December 15, 1944 – December 22, 1988), was a Brazilian rubber tapper, unionist and environmental activist. He fought to stop the logging of the Amazon Rainforest to clear land for cattle ranching, and founded a national union of rubber tappers in an attempt to preserve their profession and the rainforest that it relied upon. He was murdered in 1988 by ranchers opposed to his activism.

In order to help them understand the advantages and disadvantages of deforestation, during Term 3, Year 9 students will be producing a TV documentary into the life of Chico Mendez. The above clip is part 1 of an American documentary into the story of Chico Mendez. Below are some useful websites:

WWF
Greenpeace
Amazon Rainforest
The World Bank
Solutions to Earth Destruction
Environmental Defense - Chico Mendez
Chico Mendez Comittee

The future of Antarctica

2007-12-27T14:51:00.000Z

This highest, driest, and coldest continent was referred to in the 17th century as Terra Australis Incognita—unknown southern land. Although the continent is still largely a mystery, what is known is that Antarctica's delicate ecosystem is in danger.

During Term 3, Year 8 will be researching and preparing for a debate on the future of Antarctica. In the above clip, Mike Sharpe, experienced Antarctic tour operator, talks about the impact of tourism on the frozen continent. Below are links to websites which will help you research your role in the Antarctic debate:

Classroom Antarctica
Discovering Antarctica
National Geographic
ITV.com
British Antarctic Survey
CBBC Newsround

1900-1920: the era of...?

2007-12-22T17:14:00.000Z

Year 9 History students are well into their review of the 20th century. The first two decades are seemingly dominated by conflict, and no-one can ignore the horrors of The Great War when defining these decades. The clip of the Treaty of Versailles reminds us that the decisions made in 1919 did not make a lasting peace. But year 9 have been careful to note that war can bring unexpected changes, some of which are positive. How would you define these two decades? If 1900-1920 was a film, what would be the title? Post your ideas here. Then get ready in Term 3 to investigate how the next twenty years were turbulent times for Europe…..

Play Doh Glacial Landforms 2

2007-11-30T13:24:00.000Z

Here is the long awaited movie showing the play doh glacial landforms created by students from Miss Thompson's Year 10 Geography class. Which model do you think is best? Who gave the best explanation of their landform? More importantly, are these models and explanations better than those given by students from Mr Sparkes' class?

The Battle of the Somme

2007-11-12T18:00:00.000Z

Year 9 History students have been investigating several different interpretations of the First World War, from letters and diaries written at the time, to programmes such as ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’ made in the 1980s. “The Battle of the Somme” film, made and shown in 1916, gives a very definite interpretation of the war. It was hugely popular in Britain, breaking box-office records when it opened in most of Britain’s 4,500 cinemas. View the clip and think about how people would feel about the war, viewing this film in 1916. Why do you think it gives this particular interpretation? Post your comments, and remember that looking at the context of a piece of evidence always gives an excellent answer in History!

Suffragette Militancy

2007-11-09T14:43:00.000Z

Why hadn’t women been given the vote by 1913? Was it because of increasing levels of suffragette militancy, such as Emily Wilding Davison’s actions at the 1913 Derby? Year 12 have been considering this traditional explanation, alongside alternative arguments. Did politicians use militancy as a convenient excuse for denying women the vote? Does personal opposition or party loyalty explain the real block at this stage? View the clip again, use your class notes and post your comments to argue your case!

Shari'a

2007-11-02T12:38:00.001Z

This is the second programme of 6 on Shari'a Law and law courts. Year 12 are studying authority in Islam and are thinking of the importance of different types of authority within the religion. Does this tell you any more? I hope so! You may want to watch another programme - find on Youtube under Shariah.

Was it good or bad to be a Roman Soldier?

2007-10-31T12:08:00.000Z

The Youtube clip contains images of re-enactments of life in the Roman Army. But what was it really like for Roman soldiers - was it a good or bad experience? Post your opinions!

Mormons

2007-10-27T16:31:00.000+01:00

Year 11 students studying the American West will find this information on the Mormon religion very helpful. Find out how the religion started and the role of its founder Joseph Smith. Follow the links to view a video on the work of the Mormons in the UK today. Now you can use what you know about the situation in America during the 1840s and 50s to think about how this new group would be received as they moved west. Can you predict the difficulties they might have?

The new north-south divide

2007-10-25T19:18:00.000+01:00

A university study has found the most accurate way of dividing Britain in terms of health and wealth, is to draw a diagonal line which starts at the Severn estuary, splits the Midlands and ends at the Humber.

Check out Chris Brooke's article for the Daily Mail on the 'real' dividing line.

Planet in crisis

2007-10-25T18:45:00.000+01:00

Hundreds of researchers from a huge variety of disciplines have compiled, written and analysed the Geo-4 report. The UN report covers the whole range of environmental issues, and the links between them.

Check out Richard Black's report for the BBC News website on how humans are failing the sustainability audit.

The website for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is as follows - http://www.unep.org/geo/

Social Harmony

2007-10-14T21:13:00.000+01:00

Watch the above video clip to the famous song 'Man in the Mirror' By Michael Jackson. Something to reflect on ... if we want true equality and Social Harmony it has to begin with individuals.... us! Think about what YOU can do.... comment on the Exciting Everyone Project for example! (see RE Posts)

Play Doh Glacial Landforms

2007-10-12T08:05:00.000+01:00

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Year 10 Geographers recently created some glacial landforms out of play doh. Which model do you think is the best? Who gave the best explanation of their landform?

Votes for Women

2007-10-11T16:51:00.000+01:00

Year 12 History students are weighing up the contributions made by the NUWSS and WSPU to the cause of women’s suffrage. This article on Millicent Fawcett should give an interesting insight into her role in the campaigns. Do you think that peaceful campaigning such as that supported by Fawcett has been overlooked by historians, in comparison to the more flamboyant approach of the WSPU?

Glacial Landforms

2007-10-09T16:46:00.000+01:00

Y10 students are currently studying glacial landforms. The following clip (created by some Year 10 students from another school) will hopefully be of some use.