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Design Your Own Ice Cream STEAM
Including curriculum from Key Stage 1, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities as they taste test, design, make, and evaluate their own ice cream.
A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
Working Scientifically with Slime for Years 5 & 6
Including objectives from Upper Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working Scientifically related to designing, making and evaluating their own slime.
Base slime recipes are provided - the slime can be made ahead of time for the children to evaluate, or the children can participate in the recipes to reinforce their understanding of fractions (halves).
A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
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Mayan Civilisation Study - Art & DT Focus (Textiles)
*Updated with new graphics
Children will investigate different Mayan textiles, including colours used; what is shown; and what the textiles were used for. They will learn different stitches used for decoration and attaching materials before designing their own (using annotated, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams) before making and evaluating their textiles.
In the past, I have focused on either a whole-class tapestry or have focused on worry dolls and/or worry doll bags, depending on how much time we have.
This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England.
A digital copy of the document for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw is available by following the link provided with download.
Create a Survival Invention STEAM
This resource has been designed to be done alongside Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, but can also be done independently of the novel study.
Children will design survival inventions to withstand the environment of a remote island after a shipwreck. They will investigate different weather patterns in a specified area of the world before deciding on what they will need to survive.
Children will be encouraged to use different diagrams (annotated, cross-sectional and exploded) to show their ideas before making and evaluating them.
Resources are structured around the Key Stage 2 expectations of the 2014 National Curriculum of England with Maths links for Upper Key Stage 2.
The pack includes differentiated sheets should they be used in lower Key Stage 2 or for children less able in reading and writing.
What’s Included:
- Curriculum Links
- Handouts
**Link also included to digital file for editing and sharing on learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Seesaw.
Explain How the Eye Works with Diagrams
*Updated with new graphics
Children will participate in a science investigation about pupil dilation before doing a study of how light affects how we see.
Children will write an explanation text about how the eye works, including diagrams, with scaffolds provided.
This pack can be used alongside the pack for drawing an eye, which has an art focus as opposed to an English focus.
A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw by following the link provided with download.
Mission to Mars: Design a Mars Rover with littleBits
Updated with new graphics and Google extension
This 35-page resource has been designed to use as a guide to designing a Mars Rover with littleBits. Children will first look at previous Mars Rovers and their jobs before designing, making, and evaluating their own Rovers.
This Outcome will allow children to use the Design - Make - Evaluate - Technical Knowledge threads of the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s Design & Technology document.
littleBits don’t have to exclusively be used for the Outcome - Lego Robotics (WeDo) and simple circuit kits can also be used. Teachers are encouraged to also have thin card, sugar paper and adhesives available to create the rovers with the circuits inside.
Digital resources for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download
Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6
Including curriculum from Upper Key Stage 2, this pack has been designd to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives.
In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables.
Using the littleBits gives children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with engineering, design, and core science. Children can also create products with the littleBits to present their fin
dings from enquiries and conclusions as a way to show their understanding.
A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
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Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6
Including curriculum from Upper Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating with variables using a MakeyMakey.
This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process.
A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
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Year 6 Maths: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages *UPDATED for DEEPER LEARNING
UPDATED with new graphics and HANDS-ON application of fractions for DEEPER LEARNING
This resource has been made using the fractions, decimals and percentages objectives for Year 6 from the 2014 National Curriculum of England:
Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1
Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form (¼ x ½ = ⅛)
Divide proper fractions by whole numbers ( ⅓ ÷ 2 = ⅙)
Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents (0.375) for a simple fraction (⅜)
Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000 giving answers up to three decimal places
Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers
Use written division methods in cases where the answer has up to two decimal places
Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to specified degrees of accuracy
ADDITIONALLY there is a HANDS-ON FRACTION, DECIMAL, AND PERCENTAGE PRACTICE WITH FOOD for children to apply their understanding in context with energy bites.
The pack can be used for reinforcement, in Maths centres for review, Morning Maths work, as well as for home learning tasks.
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Year 6 Maths BUNDLE
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Year 6 Maths BUNDLE
This resource is a BUNDLE of all of the different strands of the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s Maths objectives for Year 6 in NUMBER & PLACE VALUE; OPERATIONS; FRACTIONS, DECIMALS & PERCENTAGES; RATIO & PROPORTION; AND ALGEBRA.
The objectives are covered through fluency, reasoning, and problem solving.
Activities are designed to reinforce concepts that have already been taught and the idea is to share the packs with parents to work on objectives at home, as well as to use independently at Maths Centres.
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Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 **UPDATED
This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives.
In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables.
Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way.
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This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives of the 2014 National Curriculum of England.
In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce fair testing, as well as different types of variables.
This activity gives children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining DT, Maths, and core science.
This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and base recipes to support with the learning process.
A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing differentiated slides on Google Classroom or Seesaw.
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Make Working Scientifically more fun with MakeyMakey!
This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives.
In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. The pack has been broken up into objectives for Years 3 and 4.
Using the MakeyMakey gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with engineering, design and core science. Children can also create products with the littleBits to present their findings from enquiries and conclusions as a way to show their understanding.
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Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
Including curriculum from Lower Key Stage 2, this pack has been designed to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives.
In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables.
Using the littleBits gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with engineering, design, and core science. Children can also create products with the littleBits to present their findings from inquiries and conclusions as a way to show their understanding.
A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
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Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 1 & 2 - STEAM Unit
Including curriculum from Key Stage 1, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating their own crayons.
This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support the learning process.
A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
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Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)
Children will prototype different hat designs and with inputs and outputs using littleBits to design and make a hat with a job.
Children will follow Design Technology curriculum objectives as they prototype, design, make, and evaluate their hats.
A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw with download.
Design Your Own Candle (STEAM)
2014 National Curriculum of England’s Design Technology (Key Stage 2) objectives will be followed, as children learn about the history of candles and candle making before prototyping, designing, making, and evaluating their own candle.
A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation Text and Persuasive Text BUNDLE)
Great to tie in with the 2018 Olympic Games!
Children will look at how sports equipment has changed over time before making a modification of their own.
Children will follow the DT process outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum of England, designing their own prototype, making their prototype, and then participating in peer- and self- evaluation of their prototype.
When finished the design process, there are also resources included for writing an explanation text (of how their sports equipment has changed over time or how their new sports equipment modifications will work); and writing a persuasive text including an advert about their product.
A link to digital files for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
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Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)
Children will learn about the significance of crowns before looking at their chronology and writing an explanation text either about how they have changed over time or the significance of the different parts of a crown.
This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England.
A digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by clicking on the links provided with download.
All Things littleBits STEAM BUNDLE
Engage children in circuits, product design, and the scientific method in a fun and meaningful way with littleBits.
Within the zip file are six different packs from my shop, which can all also be purchased separately:
1. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
2. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6
3. Mission to Mars: Design a Mars Rover with littleBits
4. Vikings: Battle Modifications with littleBits
5. Digital Stickers for Assessment with littleBits
6. Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)
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