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Logos School Curriculum - Grade 12
- Textbook: Computer software: CoralDraw, Coral PhotoPaint, MS
- Assesment: Class participation Projects: 6 Newsletters, School yearbook, Logos School Powerpoint Presentation, Logos School promotional video
- Term 1: Learn basic principles of layout and design Learn to use several computer programs Plan and design the 2008 Logos School yearbook Plan, design and complete school newsletters (every 6 weeks) Plan, design and complete Powerpoint presentation Plan, design and complete Logos video
- Term 2: Complete the 2008 Logos School yearbook Plan, design and complete school newsletters (every 6 weeks)
- Term 3:
- Textbook: Geography: An Integrated Approach (Nelson-Thornes
- Assesment: Regular tests and quizzes Term grade composed of classwork and assignments (20-25%) and tests and quizzes (75-80%)
- Term 1: Physical Geography Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology: Drainage basin system Rainfall-discharge relationships River channel processes and landforms Human impact Atmosphere and Weather: The earth - atmosphere energy budget Energy budgets Weather processes Human impact - global warming, greenhouse effect
- Term 2: Rocks and Weathering: Plate tectonics Physical and chemical weathering processes Slope processes and development Impact of human activities on rocks and weathering Human Geography Population Change: Natural increase Migration Population-resource relationships Management of population change
- Term 3: Settlement Dynamics: Relationships between settlements Changes in rural settlements Urban trends Issues of urbanization Changing structure of urban settlements Review for AS exam
- Other: Extensive use of the internet for research Cambridge AS Syllabus 9696 Field trip: river study and slope analysis
- Textbook: Weimar and Nazi Germany/Weimar and the rise of the
- Assesment: Homework Classwork/Participation Tests approx. 50-60%
- Term 1: Weimar Germany 1919 to 1929 The Rise of the Nazis 1918 to 1933
- Term 2: Nazi Germany 1933 to 1939
- Term 3: Exam Revision
- Textbook: N/A
- Assesment: Students are graded on participation and tested at the end of each major section of study.
- Term 1: Students will study in-depth the music and culture of Nicaragua including the geographical landscape of the country and the traditional marimba music. They will study the change that has occurred in the music because of recording and mass media, the development of dance troupes, and the start of musical competition.
- Term 2: An in-depth study of how the culture changed the music in Nicaragua, the 1979 communist revolution and its involvement with traditional music, music and its involvement in nationalism, and how songs led a movement of women's liberation. During the weeks coming up to Christmas we will look at the last 600 years of Christmas music starting with Middleville music, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern interpretations of Christmas songs and carols.
- Term 3: Study in brief the music of Trinidad, Bulgaria, South India and the countries that the students themselves are from.
- Textbook: The Perfect Man, The Ongoing Church and The Holy B
- Assesment: Students are tested every two chapters.
- Term 1: A chapter by chapter study of the last 9 chapters of the Book of Luke, and the first 21 chapters of the Book of Acts. An IGCSE level course. Luke chapters 11-18
- Term 2: Luke chapters 19-24 Acts chapters 1-8
- Term 3: Acts chapters 9-21
- Textbook: Pure Maths 1 and Mechanics 1 (Cambridge Textbooks)
- Assesment: Two or three tests throughout each term - 65-85% Homework - 15% Past papers set in terms 2 & 3 - 20%
- Term 1: Pure Maths Properties of a line segment: gradient, length, mid-pt & equation; Parallel & perpendicular lines; Intersection points. Surds & Indices: Simplification of surds; rules of indices; negative & fractional indices. Functions & Graphs: Graphs of x to the power of n (integer, fraction, positive, negative). Quadratic graphs, shape & position. Quadratics: Solution by factorising & completing the square; The discriminant; Simultaneous equations involving quadratics. Inequalities: Solution of linear & quadratic inequalities Differentiation: Introduction, differentiation of powers of x; finding equations of tangents & normals. Applications of Differentiation: Finding maximum & minum, rates of change. Sequences; Triangular numbers; Factorials; Pascal''s Triange; Arithmetric Progressions. The Binomial Theorem: (a+b)^n for positive integer values of n. Trigonometry: Properties of the graphs of Sine, Cosine & Tangent. Solution of simple trigonometric equations. Identities involving sin(x), cos(x) & tan(x). Combining and inverting functions: Algebraic approach to finding compound and inverse functions. One to one functions. Extending Differentiation: Differentiation of compound functions using the chain rule; connected rates of change. Vectors: Vector algebra & geometry; Unit vectors: Scalar product of two vectors and its applications; Geometric Sequences: Formula for rth term; Sum of n terms; sum to infinity. Second derivatives: Effect of second derivatives on shpae of graphs; Determining nature of stationary points. Integrations: integration of functions ivolving powers of x; Finding a function from its derivative; Finding areas.
- Term 2: Volumes of revolution: Volume of area rotated about X or Y axis Radians: Measurement of angles in radians; conversion to degrees; area of sector; length of Arc. Use of sin(x), cos(x) and tan(x) in radians. Mechanics Velocity and acceleration: Equations of motion and their use; Displacement-time and Velocity-time graphs Force and motion:Newtons first and second laws; Equilibrium; Different types of forces. Vertical motion: Weight & mass; normal contact forces; acceleration due to gravity Resolving forces: Resolving forces in any given direction to solve problems. Friction: Coefficient of friction; limiting friction; behviour of objects on slopes. Motion due to gravity: Application of equations of motion to objects moving verticaly and to objects on slopes. Effect of friction on objects on slopes. Newton''s third law: Forces between coupled objects; Internal & external forces; Tension & pulleys Work, energy and power: Work and kinetic energy; work-enery principle; Power; Relationship between power, force & speed. Potential Energy: Work done by and against Conservative & Non conservative forces. Force as a vector quantity: Resultant of two or more forces; Splitting a force into components; General motion in a straight line; Use of differentiation and integration to find acceleration; speed and displacement.
- Term 3: Revision & Past Paper Pracrtice.
- Textbook: None
- Assesment: Continual assessment. Drawing assignments not completed in class time are finished as homework. They are collected at start of each new assignment and marked. The average mark attained becomes the term grade.
- Term 1: Perspective drawing: Single point perspective, 2 point and three point perspective. Diminishing proportion of objects in perspective, estimated and calculated methods. "Air-brushing" techniques.
- Term 2: Engineering drawing: Isometric, oblique & planometric. First & Third angle Orthographic Projection. Sectional views, Assembly drawings & Dimensioning.
- Term 3: Architectural Planning and 3 dimensional modelling.
- Textbook: Julius Caesar/A View from the Bridge/Short Stories
- Assesment: Weekly note taking and research of critical material Essay assignments weekly 2-3 Past Paper questions in context and essay Mock Examination in January ( 3 texts tested) Quiz tests on material Two past paper tests per term
- Term 1: Julius Caesar- notes,analysis of text weekly acts 1-5, research on major motifs and characters, background history compared to Shakespeare''s interpretation, vocabulary and terminology, essay skills developed through modal answers from past papers. A View from the Bridge; Background of writer and times relatiing to the text, research on issues in text, note taking and practice in past papers .acts one and two are covered. Poetry; section 4 Songs of Ourselves, use of toner and Whittone textbook(20 poems studied and notes given. Past paper questions weekly for homework assignments.
- Term 2: Revision of all three previous texts using past paper questions and modal answers. Complete Act five of the Shakespeare text at this stage. Mock Examination 9 Short Stories of Katherine Mansfield studied with emphasis upon symbols,vocabulary, imagery, character, tone and mood. An analysis of the short story form
- Term 3: Revision of all texts and areas of difficulty discussed. Examination technique and final practice questions.
- Other: Literature in English papers 3 Poetry and Prose 4 Drama These examinations are sat in june and allow students to achieve an AS in English Literature.
- Textbook: Physics 1 Cambridge ISBN 0 521 78718 1 paperback
- Assesment: homework -10% labs & projects - 20% quizzes - 20% tests and past papers - 50%
- Term 1: physical quantities and units kinematics dynamics forces work energy power deformation of solids
- Term 2: deformation of solids (cont''d) waves superposition electricity & magnetism circuits nuclear physics
- Term 3: lab work review for AS papers
- Other: lab work should be done throughout the course. Lab work to prepare for practical exam and to help review topics should be done in the 3rd term.
- Textbook:
- Assesment:
- Term 1:
- Term 2: A) Grammar 1) Akrivilogia 2) Kiriolexia - Metafora 3) Foreign words used in Greek 4) Definitions of verbs, adjectives & Nouns 5) Words with ''self'' 6) Allilougia B) Keimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias C) Dokimia Likiou D) Past Papers AS
- Term 3:
- Textbook: none
- Assesment: assignment each term Tests throughtout the year
- Term 1: Number work - percentages - profits /losses Measures - converting metric and imperial. Speed, volume and density.
- Term 2: Finding patterns in numbers through investigations Number work - Interest, Foreign exchange
- Term 3: Graph work - line graphs, histograms
- Textbook: N/A
- Assesment: Students are tested at the end of every sport section. Depending on the week they are tested every 5-6 weeks. They are tested on their ability to perform sport skills learned in the weeks prior
- Term 1: Students will learn proper form from a professional instructor in Swimming. Or will learn the basic understanding of Weight Training. Students will learn basic serving and volleying skills in Tennis.
- Term 2: Students will learn basic dribbling, lay-ups, shooting and defending in Basketball. Students will learn basic serving and how to bump, set and spike in Volleyball.
- Term 3: In preparation for sports day students will be practicing running, throwing and jumping skills in General Athletics. Students will learn basic dribbling and ball handling skills in Football.
- Textbook: The Cold War -A very short introduction. - RJ McMa
- Assesment: Complete 2/3 research assignments each term - 70% Class quizzes at end of each unit - 15% Homework - 15%
- Term 1: Involvement of the United States in the 2nd World War Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour End of the 2nd World War American H-bombing of Japan The Rise Communism at the end of 2nd World War Dividing up of Berlin War in Korea - 1950 The Hungarian uprising of 1956 Influences in the Arab World British / American / Soviet interest in the Middle East Resolution of Conflict ~ Case Study 1 The Arab / Israeli Conflict The countries involved Historical background Israeli Nationhood - 1948 What is Palestine / who are the Palestinians?
- Term 2: The importance of Jerusalem Arab and Jewish refugees The Arab Israeli wars The involvement of the UN The Oslo / Camp David agreements The role of religion in the conflict Holy Sites Does an improvement in economic conditions help to promote peace? What does the future hold for the region? Resolution of Conflict ~ Case Study 2 Northern Ireland A fair share for everyone ~ The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Movement.
- Term 3: The IRA hunger strikes The turbulent 1980s and the SAS First moves towards real peace in Northern Ireland. IRA Informers The 'disappeared' The Anglo~Irish agreement The First IRA ceasefire Several further IRA ceasefires The Main Political parties in Northern Ireland. Who are the DUP, Sinn Fein, Ulster Unionist's and SDLP The 1st steps to a real and lasting peace The Good-Friday / Belfast agreement. Ending of the ceasefires Political breakdowns Starting all over again The latest position in Northern Ireland
- Textbook: There is no textbook for this course
- Assesment: Term grades are composed primarily from research projects other assignments and class participation Approximately 1 test per term
- Term 1: Global Environmental Issues Deforestation Destruction of coral reefs Draining of wetlands Flooding Extinction of species
- Term 2: Global Environmental Issues continued Pollution - land, sea and air Global warming National Environmental Issues - Cyprus Pollution Drought Akamas Peninsula Illegal bird trapping Akrotiri Environmental Centre
- Term 3: Local Environmental Issues - solutions Water conservation Recycling
- Other: Various handouts will be given Extensive use of the internet DVD: An Inconvenient Truth Other: Field trip to the Akrotiri Environmental Centre during term 2
- Textbook: Selections; Clare West
- Assesment: Essay assignments related to text weekly Project Assignments in Drama and Prose throughout terms one and two. Classwork( 40 minutes)
- Term 1: Writers studied; Defoe, Swift, Austen, Bronte, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot, Gaskell, Collins Ten essays this term relating to passages studied from extracts. One project from each student on two writers to be handed on by the end of term testing skills in, research, planning, presentation and layout, summary and style of writing. One test on all writers above in the form of a general quiz
- Term 2: Writers studied; Hardy, James,R.L. Stenevson, Wilde, Conan Doyle, D.H. Lawrence and Orwell. Ten essays relating to the writers'' extracts. Project on either Poets or Dramatists to be completed by the end of the term developing skills as before. Test on all writers studied so far
- Term 3: Revision of writers and their works. Students will study the extracts and complete relevant assignments. Preparation for the final examination.
- Other: This course is designed to prepare for the school diploma with particular emphasis upon widening knowledge of writers and their works. Dramatisations will be used where appropriate. Fluency of expression is encouraged and developed in essays to the best standard.
- Textbook: The European Union -A very short introduction. Joh
- Assesment: Complete 2/3 research assignments each term - 70% Class quizzes at end of each unit - 15% Homework - 15%
- Term 1: Why the European Union? Peace, safety and security, the United States of Europe. Historic Steps The founding treaties Europe and the Soviet Union Enlargement Copenhagen - a historic summit The long road to EU membership How large can the EU become? Main stages of EU enlargement. How does the Union work? The European Council The European Parliament The European Commission The European Court of Justice The Central Bank of Europe. A European Constitution
- Term 2: What does the Union do? Regional Action Embracing new members The social dimension Employment policy Financing the common policies The Common Agricultural Policy The Single Market State of play so far The work in progress Common cross Europe charges - telecommunications, gas, electric etc The European Transport Policy The EU Postal Service Economic and monetary union - the Euro January 2002 - The end of a long road. Step by step guide to the Euro
- Term 3: What does the Union do? Regional Action Embracing new members The social dimension Employment policy Financing the common policies The Common Agricultural Policy The Single Market State of play so far The work in progress Common cross Europe charges - telecommunications, gas, electric etc The European Transport Policy The EU Postal Service Economic and monetary union - the Euro January 2002 - The end of a long road. Step by step guide to the Euro
- Textbook: ''A'' Level Computing 5th Ed. & Objects First with Java, A Practical Introduction using BlueJ
- Assesment: homework - 5% lab work - 10% quizzes - 10% tests and past papers - 50% practical programming project - 25%
- Term 1: components of a computer system software programming tools and techniques - also choose problem for practical programming project data representation and management systems development life cycle
- Term 2: hardware data transmission and networking choosing software data handling user interfaces characteristics of info sys implications of computer use
- Term 3: finish off the practical programming project prepare for AS papers
- Other: Practical Programming Project: term 1 - students learn some of the programming language of choice and learn tools and techniques term 2 - students use SDLC to plan solutions to problem and finish through design phase term 3 - development, testing, and implementation should be done early as well as the final documentation which should be done through out project.