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Year 6 Animals including Humans Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Animals including Humans’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and ‘what you should already know’ (from their prior learning);
Impact of Diet, Exercise and Drugs;
Water Transportation through the Body;
The Circulatory System;
The Heart;
Key Vocabulary (underlined).
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 6 children relating to ‘Animals including Humans:’
-identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood;
recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies
function;
-describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals,
including humans.
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).
Year 5 Animals including Humans Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Animals including Humans’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and ‘what you should already know’ (from their prior learning);
Puberty;
Human Ageing Timeline;
Ageing towards Old Age;
Growth and Development of Animals;
Key Vocabulary (underlined).
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 5 children relating to ‘Animals including Humans:’
-describe the changes as humans develop to old age;
-learn about stages in the growth and development of humans. They should learn about the changes experienced in puberty;
-research the gestation periods of other animals and compare them with humans.
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).
Year 3 Plants Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 3 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Plants’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
What you should already know (from earlier learning);
Functions of Plant Parts;
The Role of Flowers (including pollination);
Plant Requirements for Life;
Water Transport in Plants;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 3 children relating to ‘Plants’:
-identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots,
stem/trunk, leaves and flowers
-explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from
soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant
-investigate the way in which water is transported within plants
-explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants, including
pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
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).
Year 4 Animals Including Humans Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Animals including Humans’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and ‘what you should already know’ (from their prior learning);
Food Chains Explanation and Key Terms;
Example Food Chains;
Teeth;
The Digestive System;
Key Vocabulary (underlined).
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 4 children relating to ‘Animals including Humans:’
-describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans
-identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions
-construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey.
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).
Year 4 States of Matter Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘States of Matter’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
Solids, Liquids and Gases;
Changing States of Matter;
Role in the Water Cycle;
Solids, Liquids and Gases Continuum;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 4 children relating to ‘States of Matter’:
-Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids
or gases
-Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and
measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C)
-Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and
associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.
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).
Year 6 Electricity Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Electricity’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
What you should already know (from prior learning);
Circuit Diagrams;
Electrical Safety;
Variation Components;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 6 children relating to ‘Electricity:’
-Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and
voltage of cells used in the circuit
-Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the
brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches
-Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
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).
Year 4 Electricity Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Electricity’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
Simple Series Electric Circuits;
Creation and Uses of Electricity;
Electrical Safety;
Conductors and Insulators;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 4 children relating to ‘Electricity’:
-identify common appliances that run on electricity;
-construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts,
including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers;
-identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery;
-recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit;
recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors.
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).
Henry VII - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Henry VII. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of the monarchy in England, the Tudor dynasty or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Henry VII 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.
Henry VIII Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Henry VIII as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Henry VIII 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.
Bright Star Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising John Keats’ poem 'Bright Star.’ 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).
Primary Curriculum Review and Design - CPD/ Information Session
This clear and concise information/CPD session is designed to provide primary senior/middle leaders, governors, and academic staff with a step-by-step guide to reviewing and designing a wholesome, knowledge-rich curriculum. The concepts discussed are particularly pertinent in light of the new Ofsted framework, to be launched from September 2019.
It aims to equip leaders/ teachers to:
Comprehend recent legislation/ inspection changes with regards to curriculum design;
Identify and address the core primary curriculum review considerations;
Provide approaches, resources and ideas for curriculum planning in and between subject areas
The slides are colourful, visually-appealing, and break down some of the more complex points so that they are easily understood. It also includes whole-school planning resources for curriculum review, and a subject leader’s curriculum planning overview.
The vast majority of the concepts are also relevant to lower-secondary curriculum planners.
I hope that you find it helpful!
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.
Writing Explanations - Upper KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for year 5 and 6 children when writing explanations. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type.
The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective explanations at upper KS2. It contains distinct sections covering:
-An Overview of Explanations;
-Content: Title and Opening Statement, Main Body, Closing Statement;
-Language:Vocabulary Choices, Tone, Tense, Conjunctions, Cause and Effect Techniques, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat;
-Structure - Paragraphs, Whole Text Cohesion, Images and other tips;
-Key Vocabulary
The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for upper KS2 children in writing. 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).
Religious Education Big Quiz! (KS2/KS3)
This wide-ranging and comprehensive RE quiz contains 40 questions. It was originally designed for high attaining year 5/6 classes as an end of term activity, but may also be suitable for lower KS3 groups.
Questions are split into 8 rounds of 5 questions each. To add variety and promote engagement, there are a range of regular, true or false, multiple choice and picture questions. Answers are given at the end of each round. The rounds included are:
1.) Churches
2.) Jesus Christ
3.) Islam
4.) Buddhism
5.) Judaism
6.) Hinduism
7.) Religion around the World
8.) Final Round Lucky Dip
A team answer sheet is included, provided in both Word and PDF.
Charles I - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Charles I. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of the monarchy in England, the English Civil War or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Charles I 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.
Never Let Me Go Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘Never Let Me Go.’ It contains comprehensive sections on:
Context;
Chapter by Chapter Summary (with quotes);
Main Characters;
Themes;
Ishiguro’s Language Devices;
Influences on the Writer.
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 Tempest - Love on the Island!
This engaging and informative lesson enables students to make precise, detailed interpretations regarding the relationship between Ferdinand and Miranda in The Tempest. In particular, students consider their introduction to one another at the end of Act 1 Scene 2, before tracking the development of their relationship throughout the play.
The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which students learn through:
Reading and comprehending how Ferdinand and Miranda are introduced to one another in Act 1 Scene 2;
Using textual exploration to discover how the characters’ relationship is then developed over the course of the play;
Considering Shakespeare’s intentions in his portrayal of the relationship;
Answering an essay-style question about Ferdinand and Miranda’s relationship;
Self-assessing their learning through the lesson;
Included is:
Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and comprehensive;
Essay template (includes structure strip);
Tracking template;
Copy of extract from Act I Scene 2 (freely available online);
Comprehensive lesson plan.
Resources are provided in PDF (to maintain formatting) and Word (so that they are easily editable - they can be found in the zipfile)
The lesson contains opportunities for group learning, speaking and listening, peer assessment, and whole class discussion. I originally used these resources with year 10 and 11 classes, however colleagues have used them for between year 9 and year 13 with some adaptations.
All images are licensed for commercial use, and image rights are listed on the last page of the presentation.
Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 4 - The Ghost (Banquet) Scene!
This lesson aims to improve students’ understanding of one of the key scenes in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth – Act III Scene IV. In particular, they learn to make insightful interpretations about the changing nature of Macbeth’s tone throughout the scene, and are enabled to understand how this would have affected Shakespearean audiences.
The lesson utilises a range of tasks, that require students to be visual and interactive learners. It follows this learning journey:
- Defining the key term ‘tone’ and establishing its importance as a literary technique;
- Understanding how tone is used to depict mood and attitude across a range of fiction;
- Reading and interpreting Act 3 Scene 4, and establishing how Macbeth’s tone alters throughout;
- Reflecting upon why this may/ what effect this may have had on audiences at the time;
- Summarising the events of the scene;
- Analysing Shakespeare’s intentions in sharply altering Macbeth’s tone throughout;
- Peer/self evaluating the learning in the lesson.
Included in this resource pack are:
- A well-presented, thorough, and informative, whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation;
- Resources for the reading and interpreting activity - full scene transcript with space for notes;
- A template to help scaffold the main task, complete with P.E.E instructions;
- Cards for the card sorting group activity
- A comprehensive teacher guidance form/lesson plan to assist delivery.
All images in this resource are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide of the lesson presentation.
Macbeth: The Demise of Macbeth - Ambition, Power, and Fate
This lesson aims to improve students’ understanding of the key themes throughout William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth:’ ambition, power, and fate. In particular, students learn how the combination of these three ideas contribute to Macbeth’s eventual downfall, whilst drawing on their analytical reading skills to understand how the themes interweave with the plot throughout the play.
The lesson utilises a range of tasks, that require students to be visual and interactive learners. It follows this learning journey:
- Defining the key terms ‘fate’ and ‘free will’, and establishing their relevance within the play;
- Reading and interpreting Act 5 Scene 8, and establishing how Macbeth’s death was set in motion long before the battlefield;
- Mapping Macbeth’s demise, from his early success as a brave and respected warrior, to his death as a tyrant king;
- Understanding and analysing how the key themes of ambition, power, and his belief in fate contributed to his downfall;
- Peer/self evaluating the learning in the lesson.
Included in this resource pack are:
- A well-presented, thorough, and informative, whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation;
- Resources for the reading and interpreting activity - full scene transcript with space for notes;
- A template and instructions for the ‘Mood Mapping’ task;
- A template to help scaffold the main task, complete with P.E.E instructions;
- A comprehensive teacher guidance form/lesson plan to assist delivery.
All images in this resource are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide of the lesson presentation.
Macbeth: The Witches
This engaging and informative lesson enhances students’ skills in understanding the significant meanings in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and in particular the influence of the deceitful and mysterious weird sisters. Students gain an understanding of some of the attitudes towards witches in Shakespeare’s times, and attempt to link this knowledge to the events of the text. They also engage with Shakespeare’s intentions in utilising dramatic elements to reveal the witches use of the supernatural and deceit.
The lesson follows a clear and logical learning journey, involving progressively more challenging tasks in which students:
- Portray their understanding of witches and witchcraft;
- Learn more about witches in a historical context through a fun ‘true or false’ game;
- Define, identify, and understand dramatic irony;
- Read sections of Macbeth and complete tasks to demonstrate their understanding;
- Answer key questions about the witches that test their knowledge in relation to each of the English assessment outcomes;
- Evaluate a modelled example of an analytical paragraph in relation to the witches;
- Analyse the witches’ characteristics in their own responses;
- Evaluate each others’ analytical responses.
All images are cited on the final slide of the presentation, and are licensed for commercial use.