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Emily Dickinson - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Emily Dickinson, particularly those studying her works in English or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Emily Dickinson Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images are licensed for commercial use.
Oscar Wilde - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Oscar Wilde, particularly those studying his works in English or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Oscar Wilde Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images are licensed for commercial use.
The Iron Age Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to The Iron Age. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Iron Age Overview (with image of Bronze Age scene);
Iron Age Civilisations;
Iron Age Timeline;
Life in Iron Age, comprised of information sections on: Making Iron, Agriculture, Trade, Empires, Rotatory Querns, Housing, Religion, Wealth, Life Expectancy, Clothing and Fashion .
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). The resource is most suitable for children in KS2 or KS3.
The Shang Dynasty Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of the Shang Dynasty. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview and Maps;
-Rulers and Gods - Shangdi, Tang Shang, Tai Wu, Fuxi and Nuwa, Lady Fu Hao, and Emperor Zhou;
-Daily Life in the Shang Dynasty;
-Top Ten Shang Dynasty Facts;
-The Shang Dynasty Timeline.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS2.
KS2 World War II Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 students learning or revising knowledge relating to the World War II. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Major Events - dates, descriptions, images, and key facts;
Key People;
Participating Countries;
Timeline of Major Events;
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
George Orwell Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about George Orwell, particularly those studying different authors in English Literature, or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
George Orwell Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Peasants' Revolt Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and map;
Timeline of major events
Key people Involved;
Causes of the uprising;
Summary of major events - dates, images, descriptions, and key facts;
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Jane Austen - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Jane Austen, particularly those studying different authors in English Literature, or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Jane Austen Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
William Shakespeare Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Shakespeare, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
William Shakespeare Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Vergissmeinnicht Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising Keith Douglas’ war poem 'Vergissmeinnicht.’ It contains comprehensive sections on:
Context;
Line-by-Line Analysis;
Poetic Devices/ Language Devices;
Themes;
Form/Structure;
Poems for Comparison;
Links to Wider Reading.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
The Bronze Age Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to The Bronze Age. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Bronze Age Overview (with image of Bronze Age scene);
Bronze Age Civilisations;
Bronze Age Timeline;
Life in Bronze Age, comprised of information sections on: Making Bronze, Agriculture, Trade, Empires, Divided Society, Weaving, Writing, Bronze Age Britain, Law, Roles/Occupations, Clothing and Fashion .
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). The resource is most suitable for children in KS2 or KS3.
Nelson Mandela Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Nelson Mandela as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Nelson Mandela Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
The Olympic Games - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning everything about the Olympics. This may be as a part of their history, PE or PSHE study, or within cross-curricular/ tutor group activities. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
History of the Olympics (Ancient Olympics, Reviving the Games, The Modern Olympics);
Important Vocabulary;
Olympic Games Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions (e.g. Where were the ancient Oympics held? How are the host cities decided? etc);
Top Ten Olympics Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Napoleon Bonaparte - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Napoleon Bonaparte, as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Napoleon Bonaparte Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Desmond Tutu - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Desmond Tutu, either as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals’, or when studying social activisits in PSHE/ citizenship. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Desmond Tutu Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Jane Eyre - Social and Historical Context!
This engaging and informative lesson enables students to gain a detailed insight into the social and historical context of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. In particular, students learn about Brontë’s life, class, religion, love and health in the Victorian era – key themes throughout the novel. They then make clear and sustained links between the features of context and the text.
The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which students learn through:
Playing a fun and interactive quiz about the life of Charlotte Bronte;
Completing carousel activities in groups to learn about the key features of religion, class, love, reputation, and health in the Victorian era;
Linking their understanding of context to the key elements of the text;
Peer assessing each other’s learning attempts.
Included is:
Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and comprehensive;
All resources for the carousel activities, including sheets needed for ‘Religion Researchers’, ‘Ways to Die in Victorian Society’, and ‘Class and Gender Venn Diagrams.’
Linking the novel to social/historical context template;
Comprehensive lesson plan.
There are also opportunities for group learning, peer assessment, and whole class discussion. These resources were originally taught to GCSE students, but with subtle adaptations they have also been used with both younger and older (up to A Level) students.
Please note that one of the carousel activities requires internet access.
All images are licensed for commercial use, and image rights are listed on the last page of the presentation.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. It is particularly useful for those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about prominent leaders or military figures. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
1st Duke of Wellington Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Battle of Britain Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Battle of Britain. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview and Maps;
-Key People and Forces;
-Important Events and Information;
-Top Ten Battle of Britain Facts;
-Key Vocabulary
-Battle of Britain Timeline.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS2.
Boudica Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Boudica and her rebellion against the Roman occupiers. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview and Maps;
-Key People: Boudica, Suetonius, Prasutagus, Catus Decianus;
-Important Places, Events, and Information;
-Boudica Timeline.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS2.
Stone Age to Iron Age - Introduction to the Stone Age!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Stone Age, through learning:
-what the ‘Stone Age’ means and when it was;
-the 3 different periods of the Stone Age;
-how people spread across the world in the Stone Age
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Stone Age, and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic;
-Defining the key terms ‘Stone Age’ and ‘prehistoric’;
-Learning about the 3 periods of the Stone Age: (palaeolithic, mesolithic, neolithic) and placing these on a timeline;
-Learning about how humans spread across the world, from their origins in Africa;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (over 20 slides) and the timeline template (in both Word and PDF)
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.