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Experienced UK Primary teacher with a focus on interactive cross curricular power-point lessons.
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KS1 &2 Sharks (5 resources)
Set of 5 resources:
KS 1 & 2 Power-point : Variation in Sharks.
Learning Objectives
• To understand that sharks can be classified into specific groups according to their characteristics.
• To recognise similarities and differences in sharks.
• To be able to classify sharks into Mackerel, Ground, Carpet, Bullhead and Dogfish groups according to their characteristics.
Slides 2-6 explore the definition of variation through key questions in partner/small group discussion. There is also a link to a YouTube clip about sharks.
Slides 7-11 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Mackerel Sharks.
Slides 12-16 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Ground sharks.
Slides 17-21 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Carpet sharks.
Slides 22-25 are information slides about 3 sharks characterised under the heading Bullhead sharks.
Slides 26-28 are information slides about 2 sharks characterised under the heading Dogfish sharks.
Each shark slide gives information ranging from colour, length, location found, food and prey, danger level to humans.
Can be split into a series of lessons or used as on entire lesson on variation. The information about the shark groups is written in a simple text so can be printed for pupil use and used to judge comparisons and similarities between the groups within the species.
KS2 Y4, 5, 6 Set of 8 comprehension texts and questions on the topic ‘Sharks’. There is one general comprehension on sharks and seven comprehension texts on the following: Angel, Basking, Great White, Great Hammerhead, Nurse, Tiger and Whale sharks. Each text has eight questions.
Learning Objectives:
I can respond to a range of texts.
I can locate ideas and use information.
I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason.
I can infer ideas from the text.
I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers.
KS1 & 2 Label the parts of the Great White Shark
A simple worksheet to enable pupils to match the scientific anatomical vocabulary to the correct part of the picture. There are ten body parts to. The vocabulary list is included beneath the picture pupil use. This is a useful activity to assess pupil knowledge of scientific vocabulary at the end of a lesson or mini topic.
Shark ID mat useful for playing shark bingo, pairs, snap etc to help pupils learn the names of sharks.
Also included is a blank project booklet for pupils to create their own 'Shark' books as part of the lesson or as a homework activity.
Powerpoint Poem about the colour GREEN. EYFS/KS1.
Powerpoint Poem about the colour GREEN. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming couplets (repeating the word green) which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour green and identify green objects around them. Poem focuses on ‘healthy greens’ and ‘not so heathy greens’! Lots of ‘green’ photos and an ending which young children can relate to.
Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’, ‘Healthy eating’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.
Powerpoint Poem about the colour RED. EYFS/KS1
Powerpoint Poem about the colour RED. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming couplets which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour red and identify red objects around them. Lots of ‘red’ photos and a humorous ending which young children can relate to.
Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.
Powerpoint Poem about the colour WHITE. EYFS/KS1.
Powerpoint Poem about the colour WHITE. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming ‘What is white?’ poem which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour white and identify white objects around them. Lots of ‘white’ photos and an easy to follow ‘what is white?’ pattern.
Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.
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EYFS/KS1 Colour poems
Nine separate powerpoint poems which I wrote to help pupils recognise the colours red, yellow, green, blue, orange, white, pink, black, brown. There are colour specific photos on each powerpoint. Each poem is written in a different style eg orange - acrostic.
EY/KS1 Signs of Autumn Powerpoint of 41slides.
Learning Objectives:
To know the names of the Autumn months.
To recognise the signs of Autumn around me.
To explain why some small animals hibernate.
To know the features of harvest and recognise harvest grain, fruit and vegetables.
The slides include photographs of animals which hibernate (dormouse, bat, frog, grass snake etc) and do not hibernate (squirrels, badgers, rabbits/hares). At specific points there are short paired talk activities and simple class activities eg Name the harvest fruits, name the harvest vegetables, a grain chart activity, summer clothes and autumn clothes.
There are 2 youtube links – a short Autumn song and a simple Autumn story.
Cross curricular KOW /Science work on topics of ‘Seasons’, ‘Autumn’, ‘Animals’, ‘Nature’.
EY/KS1 Signs of Summer Powerpoint of 41slides.
EY/KS1 Signs of Summer Powerpoint of 41slides.
Learning Objectives:
To know the names of the summer months.
To recognise the signs of summer around me.
To understand the features of a British seaside holiday.
To talk about and share my own experience and feelings about a summer holiday.
The slides include photographs of British seaside holiday activities, mini beasts (bees, spiders and ladybirds) and frogs. At specific points there are short paired talk activities and simple class activities eg a class summer/not summer birthday chart, writing about a favourite beach activity and how to make Ladybird counting sticks (counting in 7s).
Cross curricular KOW /Science work on topics of ‘Seasons’, ‘Summer’, ‘Mini-beasts’, ‘Nature’.
KS1 & 2 History/Geography /Science– ‘Very famous person’ blank template
KS1 & 2 History/Geography /Science– ‘Very famous person’ blank template. A quick information gathering resource for pupils to use to research a specific famous person and find out specific information about nationality, flag, birth/death dates, education, famous work and reasons this person is well known. Space to write short sentences or bullet points of key information and a summary of how this person has helped or changed the world. Great for class display and for starting points about a famous person based subject or as a final assessment of knowledge gained throughout a topic.
Link to cross curricular History/Geography/Science/Art topics and ‘Inventors’, ‘Explorers’, ‘Victorians’ and similar topics.
KS1/lower KS2 (SEN) powerpoint African animal quiz .
KS1/lower KS2 (SEN) African animal quiz. Work as an individual, partners or small group. Guess the 6 animals from three graded clues and images. Animals to guess are elephant, lion, rhinoceros, ostrich, giraffe and hyena. There is a simple scoring system if you want to make this more competitive!
Good lesson starter or plenary activity for assessing knowledge of animals. Can be linked to cross curricular topics on ‘Animals’, ‘Africa’ or used as a lesson filler/warm up.
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Autumn KS1 Bundle of 4 resources
KS1 set of four resources including an interactive powerpoint lesson Signs of Autumn (41slides).
Learning Objectives:
To know the names of the Autumn months.
To recognise the signs of Autumn around me.
To explain why some small animals hibernate.
To know the features of harvest and recognise harvest grain, fruit and vegetables.
The slides include photographs of animals which hibernate (dormouse, bat, frog, grass snake etc) and do not hibernate (squirrels, badgers, rabbits/hares). At specific points there are short paired talk activities and simple class activities eg Name the harvest fruits, name the harvest vegetables, a grain chart activity, summer clothes and autumn clothes.
There are 2 youtube links – a short Autumn song and a simple Autumn story.
Cross curricular KOW /Science work on topics of ‘Seasons’, ‘Autumn’, ‘Animals’, ‘Nature’.
Autumn Acrostic poetry templates (set of 4) Autumn, Leaf, Scarecrow, Farmer each with a linked word mat to help pupils begin each line of their poem.
Leaf investigation template - simple to use with a easy to identify key.
Maths data handling graph which scaffolds an Autumn walk /data collection with corresponding questions.
KS1 & 2 Geography –Leaf investigation blank template
KS1 & 2 Geography –Leaf investigation blank template. A quick information gathering resource for pupils to use to scaffold a leaf investigation walk. Space to write short bullet points of key information. Great for class display and for starting points in cross curricular ‘season’ project . Link to cross curricular topics on Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, Habitats, Growing, Trees etc.
KS1 Grace Darling Family Tree matching activity
A simple matching activity to reinforce chronology. Pupils order Grace Darling's siblings in date of birth order on a simple tree. Can be used as a paired or individual activity.
KS1 &2 set of 5 fun Easter instruction activities
KS1 & 2 Set of 5 Easter instructions.
Learning Objectives:
To read and follow the instructions accurately and in the correct sequence/order.
To recognise the features of instructions (What materials are needed, method, using an imperative (bossy) verb, sequencing actions and numbering each stage in order, using diagrams and pictures).
Five DT activities for pupils to read, understand and make. The activities include : Paste egg bunny, Easter basket, spring daffodil, Easter nests, pompom chick.
Use as an introduction to work on instructions to encourage pupils to observe the features in a fun way or as a format to help pupils scaffold their own instructional writing.
KS2 Set of x 24 Famous Artists “Who am I?” cards
KS2 Set of x 24 “Who am I?” cards featuring 24 of the most well- known visua/creativel artists from 1600’s until present day. Each card has up to four simple facts alongside a photograph of the artist. Includes Monet, Degas, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Modigliani, Turner, Klimt, Munch, Hirst, Koons, Banksy and more!
Can be used as part of a timeline or as History of Art/ famous artist research cards. Great for playing a range of games with small groups to encourage knowledge of artists and their most famous work. eg– Guess who?, Pairs(using 2 sets of the cards), Snap (using 2 sets of cards), Who am I?
KS1 & KS2 Disciples Bingo Game and Instructions
KS1&2 Disciples Bingo game and instructions for play. The game has different boards for 8 players. Easy game for pupils to play independently whilst learning the names of the 12 disciples.
KS2 Geographical features: Bridges of Britain information sheets (10 A4 pages)
KS2 Geographical features : Bridges of Britain fact sheets. Includes 10 iconic ,interesting and very different types of British Bridges including Clifton Suspension, Tyne Bridge, Forth Bridge, Tees Transporter, Gateshead Millenneum Bridge, Tower Bridge, Severn Bridge, Menai Suspension, Tarr Steps Bridge and Infinity Bridge. Each fact sheet includes information on the different structure of the bridges, simple dimensions, brief historical information and interesting related facts. The layout is accessible and easy to use to extract information or make comparisons between the bridges. Useful to link to DT topic on bridges or non-fiction writing reference material.
Y2, 3, 4. Pupil worksheet / Booklet about glossaries
Y2, 3, 4. Booklet about glossaries.
Can be used as a stand- alone lesson on glossaries or as part of a topic on Norman Castles. Also useful as an assessment following work on glossaries.
The glossary activities are organised into a short workbook.
Learning objectives:
To know that a glossary is an alphabetical list of words with definitions found in a non-fiction book.
To recognise the difference between a word and a definition .
To put words in alphabetical order.
To match words about castles to the correct definitions.
Page 1 Offers pupils a selection of vocabulary relating to Norman castles and asks them to select four words to order alphabetically and set out as a glossary.
Page 2 Questions about the key vocabulary and glossary.
At the end of the booklet there is a set of 12 ‘castle’ glossary cards with a description for the pupils to cut out and order into alphabetical order.
YR/ KS1 beachcomber treasure hunt.
YR/ KS1 beachcomber treasure hunt.
Learning objectives:
I can identify objects found on a beach.
I can use a tally to record and total my results.
Pupils record as many of the pictured objects as the see in tally form and total up their scores at the end of the treasure hunt. There are eight beach items to find (limpet, starfish, crab, driftwood, clam shell, pebbles, feather, seaweed).
Fun as an ongoing or a timed activity where pupils can work individually, in pairs or in a group.
KS2 Y4, 5, 6 Set of 8 comprehension texts and questions on the topic ‘Sharks’
KS2 Y4, 5, 6 Set of 8 comprehension texts and questions on the topic ‘Sharks’. There is one general comprehension on sharks and seven comprehension texts on the following: Angel, Basking, Great White, Great Hammerhead, Nurse, Tiger and Whale sharks. Each text has eight questions.
Learning Objectives:
I can respond to a range of texts.
I can locate ideas and use information.
I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason.
I can infer ideas from the text.
I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers.
KS 1 & 2 Power-point : Variation in Sharks.
KS 1 & 2 Power-point : Variation in Sharks.
Learning Objectives
• To understand that sharks can be classified into specific groups according to their characteristics.
• To recognise similarities and differences in sharks.
• To be able to classify sharks into Mackerel, Ground, Carpet, Bullhead and Dogfish groups according to their characteristics.
Slides 2-6 explore the definition of variation through key questions in partner/small group discussion. There is also a link to a YouTube clip about sharks.
Slides 7-11 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Mackerel Sharks.
Slides 12-16 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Ground sharks.
Slides 17-21 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Carpet sharks.
Slides 22-25 are information slides about 3 sharks characterised under the heading Bullhead sharks.
Slides 26-28 are information slides about 2 sharks characterised under the heading Dogfish sharks.
Each shark slide gives information ranging from colour, length, location found, food and prey, danger level to humans.
Can be split into a series of lessons or used as on entire lesson on variation. The information about the shark groups is written in a simple text so can be printed for pupil use and used to judge comparisons and similarities between the groups within the species.