BoDA Modern Studies

Useful links for Modern Studies students at Bridge of Don Academy.

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@_PaulHamilton Thanks, that's me in. I wonder if you have access to the team on glow? If so could you possibly add me there too? Thanks so much

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Thank you to AH class 19-20 for Everlie’s boots!

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The best of luck to all of our pupils getting results tomorrow! I will be thinking of you all and proud of everyone for all of their hard work this year 😊

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Logging on to do some work for the first time in 5 months! I didn’t expect my daughter to me joining me on my first day of work - let’s hope she is quiet! #workingfromhome

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A big thank you to all my classes for a lovely send off before I start maternity leave today. Thanks to all pupils for their cards, gifts and well wishes. A special thanks to my Advanced Higher class for their very generous gift! #gratefulteacher #thebestpupils

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BBC News - Children under 12 can no longer 'commit crime' in Scotland https://t.co/Uin03ustFL

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BBC News - Who should I vote for? General election 2019 policy guide https://t.co/99PdbE2haJ

[Miss Swanson Mods @MissSwansonMods]

AH: US research highlights poverty, addiction among key factors in repeat offending. Which theories could you apply to explain this?

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Some interesting info on marginal seats - including our own seat in Gordon

[BBC News Graphics @BBCNewsGraphics]

In nine maps - the seats and marginals that could turn the general election
https://t.co/gKh1s6rdF1

[Whitehill Mods @WhitehillMods]

#HigherModernStudies #SocialIssues #WelfareState Drop in the number of people in work in Scotland https://t.co/abdruQXtqD

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Higher - alternatives for the governance of Scotland https://t.co/nlS0cdzTbi

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N5 - the effectiveness of campaign methods

[YouGov @YouGov]

The most important methods for political parties to use/do during an election campaign, according to Brits:
TV debates: 50%
Online campaigns: 35%
TV/Radio broadcasts: 23%
Door-to-door canvassing: 18%
Brochures: 8%
https://t.co/9peud8Ekw0

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AH - HMP Bronzefield: 'Severe shortage' of nurses at baby death jail https://t.co/GCoRp022Uc

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Higher - Social Inequality
https://t.co/Fv6Le3NUWG

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Very proud of our Mock Court team last night for their performance at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Well done to all who were involved 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️⭐️

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Higher - voting behaviour

[YouGov @YouGov]

Voting intention among 18-24 year olds
Lab - 38%
Lib Dem - 18%
Con - 16%
Green - 15%
Brexit Party - 5%

Voting intention among 70+ year olds
Con - 58%
Brexit Party - 14%
Lib Dem - 14%
Lab - 9%
Green - 2%

(Fieldwork 17-28 Oct)

https://t.co/E9Ep1Xbv8h

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report https://t.co/nhby8BVmD3

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BBC News - Twitter to ban all political advertising https://t.co/6JOGCwm45U

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BBC News - UK general election: A really simple guide https://t.co/SvMu7LzXVj