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South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT)

Challenger Summer Details

Summer 2023

ANIMATION USING BLENDER
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Adding and manipulating objects	Material and object physics		Colour and lighting
Learn how to change the physical characteristics of objects including lighting.	Learn how to change the physical characteristics of objects including lighting.		Learn how to add colour and lighting and bring the animation together.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Specialty Skills 1	Specialty Skills 2		Specialty Skills 3
Soft body objects- This feature allow the models to be softened and change their physics. for example you are able to turn a solid object in to an object that looks like it is made from Jelly. You are able to change how the object behaves such as allowing it to wobble and bounce.	Fabrics and Cloth - This allows the model to behave like fabric. We can make it flap in the the wind like a flag or drape over the table like a table cloth.		Particles - this allows us to add particles to an object like the dust coming from an asteroid. Even better, you can give the particles a brain and then allow them to behave in set ways. They can follow objects or even attack an object.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing

Art Therapy
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Worry Monsters	Postcard Activity		Collage Project
Pupils will create worry monsters using watercolour paints and straws. They will add to these their worries, visually seeing them on paper and how to conquer them.	A self discovery session about getting feelings and emotions onto a postcard. Would you write something different down if no one was going to read it, or would you send it to someone to tell them how you feel.		Using newspapers and magazines, pupils will create a mood board of how they would like to feel. What emotions would they like to feel? What would they throw away?
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Curiosity, Empathy, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Healthcare

Astronomy
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
James Webb Telescope	Stars and Black Holes		Alien Life
To learn about the development and launch of the JWT. Analyse some of the distant objects that have already been observed such as the 'pillars of creation'.	To learn about the life cycle of a star and how black holes are formed. Size comparrision of stars and black holes in the universe.		Are we alone in the universe or is there the possibility of life on other planets. What sort of technology may advanced alien civilisations be using?
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Attainment, Curiosity		Science

Caring for Dogs
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
General importance of exercising a dog	Appropriate equipment for exercising a dog		Health and Safety
Safe ways to approach a dog. Safe ways to walk a dog on lead. Safe places to walk a dog.	To be able to put on a collar. To be able to attach & unattach a lead. To walk the dog on lead safely.		Identifying a safe place to allow a dog to run free. Clearing up after your dog.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Healthcare, Animal care/dog training

Cartoon Illustration
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Creating characters	Planning the story		Illustrating comic strips
Students will learn about the history of cartoons and some of the most famous comic strips ever made to inspire the creation of their own characters. Students will be designing the physical and mental characteristics of a character that will be the main focus of their cartoon. They will decide who they want their character to be, what their interests are, if they have any skills/talents.	Students will be looking at the main tropes of comic strips and will use this time to start planning the main story for their own comic. They will prepare a beginning, middle and end, as well as dialogue for their characters.		Students will complete their comics by adding illustrations and colour to their work. They will have finalised the story telling and dialogue, so that they can focus on making their comic strip look authentic and amazing!
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, Marketing

Circus Skills
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Balloon Modelling	Learn to Juggle		Circus Make-Up
Students practice in order to master the skill of juggling.	Students practice in order to master the skill of juggling.		Students will create their own clown make-up to demonstrate a character.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Entertainment Industry

Clay Name Plates
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Designing the name plate	Making the 3D clay name plate		Paint the fired name plate
To produce the name plate using clay to build the design.	To produce the name plate using clay to build the design.		To decorate the name fired clay piece by painting the name plate.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Teamwork		Media and Creative

Code Breaking
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Caesar Shift Cypher	Morse Code		Pigpen Cipher
- Discover the history of the Caesar Shift Cipher. - Code and decode messages using the Caesar Shift Cipher.	- Discover the history of Morse Code. - Code and decode messages using Morse Code.		- Discover the history of the Pigpen Cipher. - Code and decode messages using the Pigpen Cipher.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Law, IT

Cricket
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to cricket	Bowling		Batting
Students will be able to describe and demonstrate basic batting and bowling techniques.	Students will be able to demonstrate accurate and correct bowling.		Students will be able to demonstrate a range of accurate and correct batting strokes.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fielding	Game play		Game play
Students will be able to demonstrate correct throw / catch technique.	Students will be able to implement their learned skills into a game situation.		Students will be able to implement their skills in a game situation.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Education and Childcare, Sport, Public Services

Creative mindfulness
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Candle bowl	Mandala		Painting and mindfulness
To create a mandala inspired by traditional examples using objects found in nature.	To create a mandala inspired by traditional examples using objects found in nature.		To develop the design of clay work and explore using mindfulness practices.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Healthcare

French
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Intro to French phonics	Ordering food in a restaurant		Ordering in a restaurant
Learning food and drink items in French.	Learning food and drink items in French.		To create dialogues about ordering in restaurants.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Making a hotel reservation	Problems at the hotel		At the train station
Learning how to book a hotel in French.	Learning how to complain about reservations in French.		Learning how to buy train tickets in French.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, Marketing

Functional Fitness
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
What is functional fitness?	Functional Movements		Test your limits
To be able to perform the correct technique for each of the functional movements.	To be able to perform the correct technique for each of the functional movements.		To be able to complete a variety fitness challenges with correct technique.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Ambition, Teamwork		Healthcare, Sport, Science, Public Services

History and Disney
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Did Disney portray Pocahontas historically accurately?	Did Disney portray Pocahontas historically accurately?		Did Disney portray Hercules historically accurately?
Watch the Disney movie Pocahontas. Discuss the historical background of Pocahontas and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record.	Continue with the movie and discussions. Discuss the historical background of Pocahontas and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record. Complete a 'criticism sheet'.		Watch the Disney movie Hercules. Discuss the historical background of Hercules and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Did Disney portray Hercules historically accurately?	Did Disney portray Anastasia historically accurately?		Did Disney portray Anastasia historically accurately?
Continue with watching the Disney movie Hercules. Discuss the historical background of Hercules and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record. Complete a 'criticism sheet'.	Watch the Disney movie Anastasia. Discuss the historical background of Anastasia and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record.		Continue with watching the Disney movie Anastasia. Discuss the historical background of Anastasia and assess whether the portrayal of the character and the events depicted in the movie are consistent with the historical record. Complete a 'criticism sheet'.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Curiosity		Media and Creative

Improve memory and recall
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Use of Memory	Tools to discipline your memory.		Memory and recall evidence
Engage in exercises which will enhance recall and memory skills.	Engage in exercises which will enhance recall and memory skills.		To show how a disciplined memory has been improved.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Engineering, IT, Sport, Marketing, Science, Finance, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Retail, Agriculture, Public Services

Introduction to Human Rights
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Human Rights	Taking Action		Writing to Heads of State
You will be taking action to raise awareness of issues and individuals whose human rights have been removed or ignored.	You will be taking action to raise awareness of issues and individuals whose human rights have been removed or ignored.		You will be writing to Heads of State around the world to try to make those individuals conditions better. This is the way that Amnesty International work and we will be using their protocols.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Respect, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Public Services, Law and Politics

Introduction to Karate (Wado-Ryu)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Formalities and basic techniques (Kihon Waza)	Sanbon Gumite		Kata
To be able to perform 1 or more 3-step techniques with a partner.	To be able to perform 1 or more 3-step techniques with a partner.		To be able to perform a Wado Ryu kata (Pinan Nidan or Pinan Shodan).
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Attainment, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Sport, Public Services

Introduction to Quilting
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Preparation of Materials	Introduction to Sewing Techniques		Batting and Binding
To look at a range of sewing techniques and select one to practice, to embroider their name using their chosen technique.	To look at a range of sewing techniques and select one to practice, to embroider their name using their chosen technique.		To compile all sections of their personalised project, to sew their hexagon together to have a finished quilted piece.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Engineering, Life skills (sewing)

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Yoga	Focus and Concentration		Stress Reduction
To introduce students to the practice of yoga and its benefits for physical and mental health.	To help students improve their focus and concentration through yoga.		To teach students techniques for reducing stress through yoga.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Empathy		Healthcare, Sport

Making Models
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Design a 3D Model	3D Drawing		Views
To learn how to draw a 3D representation of a model.	To learn how to draw a 3D representation of a model.		To learn how to draw the different views that represent a model.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Engineering, IT, Science, Construction

Netball
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Netball session 1	Netball session 2		Netball session 3
To learn positions in Netball through whole court games.	To apply footwork rule to whole court game play.		To apply the obstruction rule and understand the consequences through whole court game play.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Teamwork, Responsibility		Sport

Origami
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Fortune Teller and Box	Fish or flower		Crane or Dinosaur
Follow the instructions to make a fortune teller and box.	Follow instructions to create a fish or a flower.		Follow instructions to make a crane or a dinosaur.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing

poetry in Music
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Poetry in songs LGBTQ +	Death		Lyrical Dissonance
In this session students will be listening to music by artists tackling issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Students will be analysing lyrics and putting them in to context . Each student will produce a short written evaluation of the songs.	Students will be analysing song lyrics dealing with the concept of death and mortality. Students will be writing a short blog post to summarise their views. Artists studied will include Johnny Cash, the Flaming Lips, Pink Floyd and others.		Students will be introduced to the concept of lyrical dissonance in modern popular music. Students will be given examples to discuss before researching their own examples.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Curiosity, Empathy		Media and Creative, Marketing, Public Services

Queen's Gambit
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Goal of the game	Check and Checkmating		Castling, Promotion, and En Passant
Learn to play chess and the phases of the game. Learn the rules and strategies to enhance your chess game. This lesson specifically looks at check and checkmating.	Learn to play chess and the phases of the game. Learn the rules and strategies to enhance your chess game. This lesson specifically looks at check and checkmating.		Learn to play chess and the phases of the game. Learn the rules and strategies to enhance your chess game. This lesson specifically looks into special moves such as promotion, castling and En Passant.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Responsibility		Law, Education and Childcare

Short Story Writing
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
What makes a short story?	Planning your own short story.		Writing your own short story.
Students will plan their own short stories using a narrative arc they will use image stimuli to help them form their ideas.	Students will plan their own short stories using a narrative arc they will use image stimuli to help them form their ideas.		Students will write up their own short stories using their planning from the last session to help them.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity, Empathy		Media and Creative

Tabletop MAsters
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Smallworld	Settlers of Catan		Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons
Developing teamwork strategies and problem solving through learning and playing the game Smallworld.	Developing communication strategies and strategic planning through playing the game Settlers of Catan.		Bring together skills learned from previous games to attempt an entry level D&D game through playing Dungeons and Dragons: Adventure Begins.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Introduction to character creation	Venturing into the dungeon!		Adventure continues!
Developing creative writing and imagination through exploring D&D character creation and adapting D&D character sheets.	Bringing together skills learned in previous sessions: Teamwork, Planning, Creativity, memory, to begin playing a D&D campaign.		Continue with the D&D campaign, developing and practicing skills learned in previous sessions.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Media and Creative, English and creative writing.

Wee Waa (Fire for Roasting)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
World of BBQing	Woollahra (Meeting Ground)		Woolloomooloo (Place of Plenty)
Students will learn the difference between the types of BBQs and BBQing equipment. They will work collaboratively by discussing BBQ etiquette for the next 2 corroborees e.g. what to cook, what to wear, what music to listen to, what games should be played etc.	Students will come together in teams to prepare their own food. They will need to be appropriately dressed and will engage in 'traditional' Australian music and conversation.		Students will engage in a traditional Aussie BBQ. Armed with prior knowledge, the students will/will not enjoy simple BBQ food (depending on if it is burnt), music and Aussie lingo.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Media and Creative, Marketing, Hospitality and Retail, Agriculture, Travel and Tourism