A bundle of resources for the first part of the EdExcel iGCSE Depth Study on 'Dictatorship in the USSR 1924-1953.' There is an introductory presentation and then lessons on the Leadership Struggles between Stalin, Trotsky, Kamenev, Zinoviev and Bukharin. There is a also a look at Stalin's rise to power. Worksheets accompany the presentation and include source work and exam-style questions.
Spelling sheets for revision for the year 6 SATS spelling sheets. Bronze (Below expected) and Silver (At expected) are sentences and multiple choice options to choose the correct spelling. Gold (Exceeding expected) requires pupils to identify and correct misspelt words. All words are based on the 2016 SATS Spelling paper and government sample materials and on the spelling word lists from English appendix 1 of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English.
Worksheet for year 4 on rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.
Split into 3 different levels (bronze, silver, gold) and with a deeper learning question at the end.
As the silver and gold levels require rounding to the nearest ten on three-digit numbers and the nearest hundred on four-digit numbers, prior knowledge of these numbers would be helpful.
This could also be used for a homework task. Each section can be cut up separately as an ink-saver.
There is also an answer sheet included.
A document comparing Communism and Capitalism with a summary table worksheet for pupils to complete at the end.
Ideal for introducing modules on Russia and the USSR, The Cold War, China or Superpower Rivalry in the 20th century for GCSE and IGCSE History.
A powerpoint summarising the strengths and weaknesses of Trotsky and Stalin with accompanying source work and question sheet. This was produced for teaching the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship in the USSR 1924-53 module, but could be used for other purposes.
2 presentations and supporting worksheets that takes you through Stalin's tactics to overcome Trotsky. Includes source work and internet links. This was originally made for the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship and conflict in the USSR, 1924–53 module and there are exam style questions for this qualification. However, this could also be adapted and used for similar courses. The second lesson looks at the other leadership contenders, Kamenev, Zinoviev and Bukharin.
3 separate areas of study - The Easter Story, Why do we have Easter Eggs and What happens in a Church at Easter? Information sheets and activities based on them. Fits with the non-statutory RE framework, on 'The nature of religion and belief' and 'Learning about Christianity.' Encourages learners to both learn about and from religion.
A workbook and presentation that covers the division skills needed for the year 6 SATS Arithmetic Paper (2016+). Questions are based on the 2016 paper and sample materials. Skills covered include short division, long division, percentages and division with fractions. Can be used to revise in class in the run up to the SATS or could be used by parents revising at home with their children.
3 levels of revision questions to practice for Maths paper 2 of the year 6 SATS. Bronze and Silver include worked examples and then practice questions to be used for intervention and teacher/TA led groups. Gold is designed to be done independently.
A series of practice questions for the year 2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SATS Paper 2. Topics covered include: the past and present tenses, comma usage, sentence type and suffixes. These are useful for whole-class work or for teacher and TA led small groups and interventions. The questions are based on the 2016 year 2 SATS paper and sample government materials and are aimed particularly at pupils working at the expected level.
A series of tasks looking at how modal verbs and adverbs show probability and certainty. It also looks at contracted forms and tenses. Based on the requirements of the national curriculum, "Pupils should be taught to develop by using modal verbs or adverbs to indicate degrees of possibility" and on the 2016 SATS paper and sample government materials. Works well as a SPaG lesson or for small group work.
Powerpoint tells the story of Holy Week, starting at Palm Sunday and ending with the Resurrection. Language is simplified and video clips and images are chosen sensitively. Links to non-statutory RE framework for teaching about Christianity. Can be used with my unit of work about Easter or on its own.
Football themed reading comprehension with questions and answers, suitable for any time but particularly during European or World Cup. Questions based on sample year 6 materials for 2016 SATS.
3 different levels of revision cards with answers. 10 of each level. Pupils can test themselves and each other. Also great for starters, plenaries and extensions.
10 cards and answers that can be printed off onto card, or back-to-back and laminated for repeated use. Answers are provided so pupils can test each other or themselves and get instant feedback. Each card contains an arithmetic question for each of the 4 operations and 3 reasoning questions, covering topics such as algebra, angles, money and time, ration and proportion. Could also be used as maths starters or plenaries. These questions are aimed at pupils who are working above the expected standard for year 6.
Information on the main political parties and their aims, including Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish parties. Discussion activities for small groups and whole class activities. Also information on some of the key features of our democracy, such as universal suffrage and a discussion activity on why those things are important.
Biographies/Profiles of Martin Luther King Jr, Oprah Winfrey, Olaudah Equiano and Mae Jamison with questions and activity suggestions on each. (Please note that for copyright reasons I have not been able to include photographs of all of them. However, files are in editable .doc format, for you to add a picture if you wish.)
Powerpoint presentation with video links revising the Renaissance and its impact on Medicine. Summaries of Vesalius, Harvey and Paré and analysis of factor affecting medicine at this time. Pupils complete a summary worksheet that can be printed out on A4 or A3.