A large wordsearch including the countries of the European Union. This resource is ideal as an activity or starter. This resource could inspire a discussion on the EU.

An ideal task for group work or paired work, this resource includes a list of the EU countries and the students match the flag to the country. This is excellent for engaging students who are also into football or athletics as they recognise the flags and feel comfortable with the task. This is also perfect for inspiring a discussion about the EU. It can also be used as a starter activity.

At least a whole lesson of activities created around building a timeline. This resource is useful to help learners understand historical context in text and in relation to studying history. This lesson is very learner centred and involves more facilitation from the tutor. Learners will need some form of electronic devices for research purposes.

Research task which requires the use of the internet to research basic facts about Vera Brittain. This resource includes two poems and the students are asked to read the poems and identify themes in both poems. The students are asked to compare themes in two poems. The resource looks at the symbolism of a poppy and asks the students to create a writing piece based on hope for the future. Hopefully a resource that looks at the seriousness of Remembrance Day, giving some context and ending on a positive note for the future. It would be possible to set this resource as distant or online learning. Activities last about an hour depending on the students.

A bumper A4 wordsearch featuring the states of the USA. Students have to find out which of the listed states is not in the actual wordsearch by finding as many states as they can. Wordsearches can improve reading skills by helping students practise skimming and scanning.