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Challenger Sessions - Autumn 2023

Animation
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
The Design Brief and Collecting Assets	Keyframes and Tweening		Text Animation
Understand the Design Brief and know what the task is. Collect appropriate assets for the use in your animation.	Understand the different methods of creating an animation and be able to understand how to use the Keyframes and Tweening methods.		Learn how to animate text as well as using masking methods for text.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Creating Animation 1	Creating Animation 2		Creating Animation 2 and Showcase
This is where we begin to put into practice what we have learned so far and build our animation.	Continue to build the animation and make fine adjustments to the work.		Complete the animation and show the finished product to the rest of the group.
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, Teamwork		Media and Creative, IT, Marketing

Astronomy
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
James Webb Telescope	The Solar System		Stars
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'.	Discover how the solar system was formed and the main properties of each planet.		To learn about the life cycle of a star and star size comparison.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Black Holes	CERN		SETI
To learn about how black holes are formed and the size comparison of black holes.	To understand the workings and relevance of the large hadron particle accelerator at CERN in Switzerland.		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? Discover the current research with SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence)
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		Engineering, Science

Caring for Dogs: Exercising a dog
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Approaching a dog.	What sort of exercise do dogs need?		Basic equipment for walking a dog.
To know safe, polite and appropriate ways to approach a dog.	To know that different types of dogs need different types of exercise. To know the appropriate time to walk a dog		To be able to put a collar or harness on a dog calmly. To be able to attach the lead and hold the lead safely and correctly
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Walk alongside a dog on several occasions.	Allowing the dog safe freedom.		Allowing a dog freedom for part of the walk.
To be able to walk alongside a dog on several occasions. To be able to walk a dog on a lead.	To be able to identify a safe place on a walk to let a dog run free. To know the importance of clearing up after a dog and the health and safety factors to consider.		To bring together all the learnt knowledge from the previous 5 sessions. To be able to let the dog run free for part of a walk in an identified safe place. To be able to recall and catch the dog and put her back on a lead.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility		Sport, Agriculture, Any kind of work that involves working with dogs.

Cross Country Running
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Cross Country training 1	Cross Country training 2		Cross Country training 3
To build up cardiovascular endurance to better performance	To build up muscular endurance to better performance;		To compete a cross country course and record time, without walking;
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Cross Country training 4	Cross Country training 5		Cross Country final run
To repeat a cross country run with improved time without walking	To a longer cross country course without walking and within a targeted time		To complete the final cross country and run the best time possible
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Attainment, Ambition		Sport, mental health

Design a small house challenge
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Why is there a need for small houses & the brief and specification.	Beginning to design and solve the issues.		Model building
To understand why small houses are a better solution to living in a crowded world and understanding the brief and the specification.	To start designing solutions to the brief and specifications.		To start turning the designs into scale models which represent the ideas so far
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Refining the model	Finishing the model		Presentation
To start refining and settling on the finer features of the model.	To complete the model and make sure that it satisfies the brief and the specification.		To make a presentation using photographs of the finished ideas.
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, Empathy		Media and Creative, Engineering, Construction

Dissection
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
The history of dissection	Eye dissection		Pluck dissection
Describe how the approach to dissection has changed over time. Evaluate the morals and ethics behind decisions to dissect organisms.	Describe the structure of the eye. Learn how to dissect with care and precision		Describe how organs link to form systems. Practise how to dissect with care and precision
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Frog dissection	Fish dissection		Rat dissection
Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a frog. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.	Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a fish. Compare organisation within a frog and fish. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.		Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a fish. Compare organisation within a frog, fish and rat. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Healthcare, Science

Duke of Edinburgh
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Intro to duke of edinburgh	Volunteering/ physical component- finding a placement and recording evidence		Skill component/ expedition prep
Know the requirements of the course, including the 4 components	To know what is required to complete and evidence the volunteering/ physical component;		To know the requirements of the skill component and to know the demands of the expedition;
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Orienteering- introduction to basic map skills	Camping- introduction to camping skills		Equipment check-
To know the basics of navigation and orienteering using maps	Erect/ pack away a tent and set up and use a trangia		The know the equipment requirements for expedition
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Healthcare, Sport, Public Services

fashion illustration
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Fashion Design Time Line (History)	Fashion Designer Research One		Fashion Designer Research Two
To gain an understanding of the history of fashion and the key designers who have shaped the industry we know today.	To research into two fashion designers, gain understanding of their style and where the inspiration cam from. To learn to draw in their style.		To research into two fashion designers, gain understanding of their style and where the inspiration cam from. To learn to draw in their style.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fashion Moodboard	Watercolour Illustrations		Mix Media Illustrations
To produce a moodboard of fashion illustrations from your two chosen designers as inspiration for your own designs.	To gain an understanding on how to use water colours, using a variety of techniques to produce fashion illustrations.		To gain an understanding on how to use a variety of paper cutting and drawing techniques combined to produce fashion illustrations.
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, Teamwork		Media and Creative, IT, Marketing

Fitness
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Fitness	Fitness		Fitness
To gain an understanding of the safety rules for using the Gym.	To understand and demonstrate a range of cardiovascular exercises and the benefits to health		To understand and demonstrate a range of cardiovascular endurance exercises
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fitness	Fitness		Fitness
To develop individual fitness training plans incorporating various fitness components.	To reflect on personal fitness strengths and areas to develop.		To evaluate the fitness training plan and set targets for the future.
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		Education and Childcare, Sport, Science

Functional Fitness
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Interval Training	Outdoor fitness		Circuit Training
Understand what Interval training is and how to implement a session effectively	Exploring and using the natural environment to complete physical challenges;		Be able to understand and plan an effective circuit training session
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fitness Suite-Planning an effective session	Personal Training-The role of a PT		Group fitness challenge
Be able to plan your own fitness training session effectively	Be able to take on a role of a personal trainer and lead a session to a peer		Complete a group fitness challenge using all knowledge gained in the 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, Health, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Education and Childcare, Sport, Science

Introduction to French
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to French - greetings and pronunciation	French food		French restaurant
To know how to introduce yourself in French To understand the basic rules of French pronunciation	Learning names of food in French Researching French food		To learn how to order food in a French restaurant. To design a menu in French
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Places in the town	Out and about		In the hotel
Learning the places in the town in French Understanding masculine and feminine nouns	Asking for and giving directions in French Learning how to say left and right and knowing what to say if you get lost		Making reservations Learning the different types of facilities in French Complaining Take part in a dialogue reserving a room 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, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Engineering, IT, Marketing, Hospitality and Retail, Public Services, Any which require a language/ good communication skills

Introduction to Karate (Wado-Ryu)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Formalities and Basic Techniques (Kihon Waza)	Basic Techniques (Kihon Waza) and Sanbon Gumite (3-step techniques)		Basic Techniques (Kihon Waza) and Kick Blocks
To know the meaning, history and main styles of Karate and the key formalities used to show respect in the practice of karate. To learn some Japanese words for individual instructions or techniques. To be able to perform at least two individual basic techniques (Kihon Waza), eg blocking, punching.	To be able to perform 1 or more 3-step techniques respectfully with a partner showing good teamwork and build on knowledge of Japanese words and basic techniques		To be able to perform 1 or more kick blocks respectfully with a partner showing good teamwork and build on knowledge of Japanese words and basic techniques
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Basic Techniques (Kihon Waza) and Kata	Showcase of Skills Learnt		Sport Karate and links to other combat sports
To be able to perform a Wado Ryu Kata (Pinan Nidan or Pinan Shodan). To build on knowledge of Japanese words and basic techniques.	To develop 1 or 2 chosen techniques from previous sessions to demonstrate/perform for the group either individually or with a partner.		To learn the rules of sport karate and how the fundamentals of Karate link to other combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts etc.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Sport, Public Services

Introduction to Quilting
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Preparation of Materials	Introduction to Sewing Techniques		Batting and Binding
To understand what quilting is and to select the right materials for our project.	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
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Creating Templates for Applique	Bondaweb and Hand sewing		Batting and Binding
To select the correct templates and materials for completing some hand applique.	Learn how to turn your template into a piece of applique. Using Bondaweb to learn how to fix it to the material. Learn how to use a blanket stitch.		To consolidate the knowledge of how 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

Introduction to Yoga
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Yoga	Yoga and Mind-Body Connection		Yoga for stress relief
To introduce students to the basics of yoga, including its history, benefits, and fundamental principles.	Students will learn how yoga can improve mind-body connection and promote self-awareness		To understand how yoga can help to manage stress and anxiety
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Yoga for Flexibility and Strength	Yoga for Focus and Concentration		Yoga for Emotional Regulation
To understand how yoga improves flexibility, strength, and overall physical fitness.	To understand how yoga can help improve focus, concentration, and mental clarity.		To understand how yoga can support emotional regulation and promote a positive mindset.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Ambition, Teamwork, Empathy		Healthcare, Sport

mind map masters
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Mind Mapping	Your First Mind Map		Quick Mind Mapping
To gain an understanding of what a mind map is and how they can be used.	Following the introduction, using the techniques suggested, create a preliminary design.		To master the construct of the mind map and reduce it to a repeatable process.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Builiding a Personal Style of Mind Map	Keeping the Mind Map in the Mind		The Final Mind Map
Start developing a mind map process which works for the individual.	Using quick mind maps in a personal style which can then be duplicated from memory.		Create a final mind map in their own personal style on their own chosen topic.
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, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Engineering, IT, Sport, Marketing, Science, Finance, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Retail, Agriculture, Public Services

Mock Magistrates
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
What is criminal and civil law?	Who is involved in the court system?		What is a court procedure?
To be able to identify and show knowledge of the difference between criminal and civil law.	To gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of people involved in the court system.		To gain knowledge of the key court procedures that take place in a Magistrates' Court
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Participation in a mock trial	Participation in a mock trial		Participation in a mock trial
To demonstrate the ability to participate in group work and role play a witness, a lawyer or a magistrate. To demonstrate the ability to participate by asking or answering questions on the topic being discussed. To experience taking part in a mock trial.	To demonstrate the ability to participate in group work and role play a witness, a lawyer or a magistrate. To demonstrate the ability to participate by asking or answering questions on the topic being discussed. To experience taking part in a mock trial.		To demonstrate the ability to participate in group work and role play a witness, a lawyer or a magistrate. To demonstrate the ability to participate by asking or answering questions on the topic being discussed. To experience taking part in a mock trial.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Law

Personal Finance: Income, Money & Tax
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Income from employment	Tools used to transfer money		Online Currency
1) Difference between money and income – sources and features 2) Components of payslips 3) Simple wage calculations	Understand different ways of transferring and paying money including ATMs, cheques, direct debit, standing order, CHAPS, bacs, PayPal, mobile apps;		Understand Bitcoin and other online currencies and how they work
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Value for Money	Why are we taxed?		Paying Tax
How to ensure you get the best value for money when making purchases by comparing different deals.	Types of tax: income, council, VAT, inheritance – why do we pay it, where does it go Impact of changes in tax		Calculate income tax. Understand what tax I pay if I'm self employed Understanding different Tax documents – P45 and P60.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Ambition, Curiosity, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Engineering, IT, Sport, Marketing, Science, Finance, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Retail, Agriculture, Public Services

RHS Hyde Hall Visit
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Getting to know the garden	The Winter Garden		The Cottage Garden and The Birch Grove
Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.	Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses		Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
The Ponds	The Veg Garden and Floral Fantasia		New Zealand Border and Australian Garden
Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.	Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.		Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.
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		Horticulture

Scrabble
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Learning to play - the rules	Top tips and game play.		Scrabble - Round One
To understand the rules of the game of Scrabble and be able to apply them to a dummy run game.	Students will be taught key top tips to be able to score highly in a competitive game of Scrabble and apply to a real game		Students will be paired with an opponent and play a real game of Scrabble. Score will be recorded to inform pairings for next session
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Scrabble - round two	Scrabble - round 3		Scrabble championship and prize given
Students will be paired with an opponent and play a real game of Scrabble. Score will be recorded to inform pairings for next session.	Students will be paired with an opponent and play a real game of Scrabble. Score will be recorded to inform pairings for next session.		Students will be paired with an opponent and play a real game of Scrabble. Score will be recorded to inform pairings for next session.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity		Education and Childcare

Short Story Writing
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Short Story Tropes	Introducing Characters		Planning a Short Story
To understand the conventions and tropes of a short story by looking at a few different examples.	To understand how to create engaging characters and their role within the story		To start planning the events of our short stories and how the characters will be involved.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Writing a Short Story	Writing a Short Story		Editing and Printing
To use the plans from previous challenger sessions to start writing our short stories.	To be able to finish writing our short stories using the plans we have produced.		To be able to finalise our short stories by reading and editing them. To add illustrations to the short stories.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare

Sketchup - Learn 3D CAD Software for the built environment
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to programme and navigating the system	Learning the basics		The bus shelter
Students are to gain an understanding for the use of 3D software in the built environment and its capabilities.	Students will gain an understanding for the basic commands of the programme and start to use them to recreate products		Using the tools and commands learnt in the first sessions students will be set a challenge to create a simple architectural design; a bus shelter. They will learn more complex tools and import images from other programs to give an overall more realistic feel to their overall designs
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Design Brief- Shop front design	Shop Front design		Completion and presentation of ideas
Students are to gain an understanding of their design brief and research their chosen concept to prepare them for their designs to meet the clients’ needs.	Students are to demonstrate their abilities in using the tools and commands to create their designs.		Students are to complete their designs and prepare them ready to present to the client as they would in the design industry.
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		Engineering, Marketing, Construction, Manufacturing, Architectural and design industries

Survival STEM
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Zombie Detection	Communication in the Apocalypse		Cooking off the grid
Students build and test pressure pad switches and simple circuits.	Students will send and receive messages using Morse code		Students will be building a parabolic solar cooker using materials available.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Food Crisis	Siege Solutions		Scoping out Problems
Students will be evaluating different food options for surviving the zombie apocalypse. Using STEM skills to make decisions	Students design and build a model siege engine to propel a table tennis ball or other small projectile as far as possible.		Students will be experimenting with lenses and mirrors to make telescopes and periscopes for monitoring zombies from afar
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, Teamwork		Engineering, Marketing, Science, Construction, Manufacturing

Tabletop Masters
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Recap D&D / Adventure games.	Deeper into the world of the board.		Game design and mechanics.
Develop communication and collaborative skills when playing a team based adventure game.	Unpick the features and mechanics of a collaborative adventure game and begin to plan your own		Start developing your own adventure story game. - Writing the story / Creating the characters. - Creating encounters and difficulty scaling.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Character abilities and developments.	Play test one.		Play test two.
Developing and improving the overall game with focus on how players progress and advance their characters.	Play test the game and correct any issues regarding story and character design.		Play test the game again, resolve any further issues.
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, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Art.

Training Camp
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Test your Fitness	Test your Fitness		Interval Training
The students will compete in a number of fitness tests to determine their starting point. The aim is to complete these to the best of their ability. This will include sit up, press up, coordination testing as well as bleep test.	The students will continue to compete in a number of fitness tests to determine their starting point. The aim is to complete these to the best of their ability. This will include sit up, press up, coordination testing as well as cooper test.		Students to complete interval training. Understanding the importance of interval training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Circuit Training	Agility Training		Test your Fitness
Students to complete circuit training. Understanding the importance of circuit training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.	Students to complete the Illinois Agility training. Understanding the importance of agility training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.		Students will participate in a number of tests that they performed at the start of the challenger and compare their results. The aim is to have improved in their fitness levels over the course of the challenger.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Responsibility		Healthcare, Sport

Warhammer Alliance
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introductory Session	Build		Paint Plan
This session will focus on introducing the fundamentals of the games, allowing students to get to know each other and introduce them to the Warhammer background. The pupose of this session is to instill curiosity in the students. Learning objectives • Students will learn where Warhammer 40,000 takes place. • Students will learn what Space Marines and Necrons are. • Students will learn where Warhammer Age of Sigmar takes place. • Students will learn what a Stormcast Eternals and Krule Boyz.	This session will focus on getting started with the model kits provided. Learning objectives • Students will learn how to follow a construction guide • Students will learn how to support a friend;		This session will allow students to come up with colour schemes and design their own custom Chapters, Dynasties, Stormhosts, and Warclans. These plans can then be used to paint their models in the next session. The purpose of this sessions is to spark creativity and curiosity. Learning objectives • Students will learn how to plan their colour scheme ready for starting to paint in the next session. • Students will learn how to plan a colour scheme. • Students will learn how to write their own stories for Warhammer 40,000 and/or Warhammer Age of Sigmar, depending on preference and which model they have chosen
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Paint	Play warhammer 40,000		Play Warhammer "Age of sigmar"
This session will allow young people to come up with colour schemes and design their own custom Chapters, Dynasties, Stormhosts, and Warclans Learning objectives • Students will learn how paint a base coat. •Students will learn how to follow a paint guide. • Students will learn how to use a palette card. • Students will learn why they should only use small amounts of paint.	This session will introduce the Warhammer 40,000 gaming system Learning objectives • Students will learn how to read rules and work as a team to setup and play a game. • Students will learn how to tell a story whilst playing a game. • Students will learn how to complete a move action with a Space Marine or Necron.		This session will introduce the Warhammer Age of Sigmar gaming System. Learning objectives • Students will learn how to read rules and work as a team to setup and play a game. • Students will learn how to tell a story whilst playing a game. • Students will learn how to complete a move action with a Stormcast Eternal.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Media and Creative

Welcome to Jurassic Park - Introduction to Paleontology
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Paleontology	Classification		Fossils
- Describe the role of paleontologists and their day to day responsibilities. - Discuss the qualities a good paleontologist needs.	- Work as a group to identify and classify different dinosaurs. - Discuss the fact that dinosaurs lived on land, in the ocean and in the air. - Create a fact sheet for a species of dinosaur		- Define the term extinction and how we can use the fossil record to identify characteristics of different dinosaurs. - Look at some fossils and identify key features of them
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Dinosaurs in the media	Debate - What is the best dinosaur?		Summary - Burning questions
- Discuss different times dinosaurs and paleontology have appeared in the media. - Watch clips of dinosaurs in the media and discuss how they are presented.	- Work independently or as part of a group to persuasively argue that your favourite dinosaur is the best. - To listen and respect other people's opinions and politely discuss them together.		- Summarise what we have looked at over the last 5 sessions. - Work as a group to answer any remaining questions that we may have. - Discuss the future of paleontology.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Science, Agriculture