This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Transport. To get the best out of this resource, teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are enquiry-based questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack. Also available: The Railway Children Activity Pack and resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-railway-children-activity-pack-12944797 The Highland Falcon Thief https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-highland-falcon-thief-activity-pack-and-resources-12971760 The Wolf Wilder https://www.tes.com/en-au/teaching-resource/the-wolf-wilder-activity-pack-and-resources-13124017

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Refugees. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about The UK and includes vocabulary packs and Questions to Investigate. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also available are the following Activity Packs and resources which work well with this topic: The Highland Falcon Thief https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12971760 The Railway Children https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12944797 The Snow Spider https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787544 Mary Poppins https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12955650 A Bear called Paddington https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787496 The Giant’s Necklace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12715637 The Wreck of the Zanzibar https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787537 The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12853995 The Falcon’s Malteser https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787570

A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for chapter by chapter resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension; vocabulary r; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. In total there are 28 files included in this download. This resource works well with Remarkable Rainforests Topic Overview Pack. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755546

A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide to the resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension; vocabulary work ; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. In total there are 38 files included in this download. This resource works well with: Awesome Earth Topic Overview Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12816086 Evolution and Inheritance Topic Overview Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755550