BLOCK D 1. "Catch a Fire" - A Glimpse Into Caribbean Culture (CESM) Selections from West Indian history / literature / cricket / religion / music / film / cuisine. 2. Acting on Screen (VKB) Exploring techniques of acting for camera through analysis of actors’ performances, discussion and self-practice. 3. Armies through the ages (CASJ) The evolution of military structures and tactics through time - does the modern day British squaddie really differ that much from a Roman legionary? 4. Elements of the Periodic Table (OWC) What is your favourite element? We will look at the history and chemistry of the chemical elements. 5. Greeks and Romans at the movies. (MGGD) What can blockbusters such as Gladiator, 300, Spartacus, Troy, Percy Jackson, Clash of the Titans, Hercules and Ben Hur tell us about the ancient Greeks and Romans? 6. Oppression in the UK: 2020 (MRJ) What is Oppression? Who is oppressed in the UK and why? Does it matter? What can we do about it? 7. Pablo Escobar: Villain or Hero (APH) We will dive into the world of one of the most notorious drug dealers of all time to find out who he actually was and what his life and death meant to the world. 8. Pro-photos with an iPhone (CPMM) Learn how to take 'pro-photos' just using your iPhone. 9. Public speaking - what we can learn from the greats (JASS) A brief history of some great speeches and speakers - some reading, plenty of watching. Towards the end boys can feed that into a speech of their own on one of a range of topics. 10. Resilience and Positivity (ACW) Approaches to developing a positive attitude and good mental health. 11. South African History (MIR) Six key dates, places, and people in South African History. 12. Why is Politics Important? (TCL / MEW / RKM) An overview of why Politics matters: first, some 'big' ideas in Politics - justice, fairness and equality; then 'taking part': how voting works in the UK, who vote and who does not - and why this matters. Finally, race, protests and Mr Trump: the USA in two lessons.
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