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We provide a wide range of high quality primary resources to enhance learning opportunities and save teacher's time! They have been trialled in school before publishing to test how effective they are. We are delighted with the results and hope you will be too!
Zhang Heng reading comprehension, story, role play, true false, wordsearch,
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Zhang Heng reading comprehension, story, role play, true false, wordsearch,

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A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Zhang Heng. Zhang Heng was a Chinese inventor and Scientist. He invented the first seismograph and developed a calendar based on the stars. He identified the Earth was spinning, the North Pole, South Pole and equater as well as longitude and latitude. He first suggested the moon was not a light source but reflected the sun’s light, Perfect for studying light in Science, earthquakes in Geography, Chinese history or the achievements of important Scientists. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Factfile worksheet or planning sheet for report writing Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Hedy Lamarr Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-this-is-the-story-of-bundle-1-hedy-lamarr-charles-drew-hasan-al-haytham-zhang-heng-and-william-beaumont-12724225
Hedy Lamarr Resource Pack; Reading questions, true and false, role play, factfile
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Hedy Lamarr Resource Pack; Reading questions, true and false, role play, factfile

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A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Hedy Lamarr. Hedy Lamarr was a famous actress and inventor who discovered frequency hopping during WW2 which later became the basis for WIFI, Bluetooth and GPS. Lamarr is often referred to as the ‘Mother of wireless communication’. The perfect Scientist for studying inventors, inventions or developments in technology. Could also be used alongside WW2 history topic or significant women scientists Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of her life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Factfile worksheet or planning sheet for report writing Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12724225
The Story of James Barry - reading text and questions, factfile, fill the gap, report writing
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The Story of James Barry - reading text and questions, factfile, fill the gap, report writing

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Born female, James Barry is one of the first documented transgender scientist who rose the ranks of the British Army to Inspector General of Hospitals in Canada. He fought for improved sanitation and healthcare for most vulnerable and rejected members of society at the time; mentally ill, prisoners, enslaved people, soldiers’ families and lepers. Among many of his achievements was the world’s first documented caesarean section where the mother and baby both survived. His secret was never discovered until he had died and when it was the army covered up his documentation for the next 100 years. A great Scientist to study to showcase how an individual can overcome adversity. Could be taught alongside the start of the Victorian Era. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers Fill the gap activity Factfile worksheet Planning sheet for report writing Role play Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Hedy Lamarr Eratothenes
This is the story of... series; Eratothenes, Zhang Heng and Ibn al-Haytham
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This is the story of... series; Eratothenes, Zhang Heng and Ibn al-Haytham

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A set of 3 amazing scientists to add depth, diversity inspiration to your science planning. Full awe-inspiring stories of each scientist written up with accompanying resources. Resources included for each scientist: Write up of the scientist story Reading questions with answers true or false game role play factfile/ planning sheet wordsearch colouring in title page
Digestive system rap with activities and worksheets
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Digestive system rap with activities and worksheets

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Digestive, digestive, digestive system So many parts and we’re going to list them. First is the nose and when it gets going, Juices are produced and they start flowing Try something new to teach the digestive system with this fun and lively rhyming story. The story will take you through each part of the digestive system and how they break down and absorb food. To accompany this story, there are a page of physical activities you can do with your class as well as a range of different worksheets. Part of the Rhyming Science series. Other titles include: The Rock Cycle The world of electricity
'This is the story of...': Eratothenes, Hedy Lamarr, Charles Drew, Hasan al-Haytham, Zhang Heng and William Beaumont.
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'This is the story of...': Eratothenes, Hedy Lamarr, Charles Drew, Hasan al-Haytham, Zhang Heng and William Beaumont.

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SAVE £9 by buying this bundle. If you’re needing 2 scientists, you may aswell buy this bundle and get another three for free! A set of 5 amazing scientists to add depth, diversity inspiration to your science planning. Full awe-inspiring stories of each scientist written up with accompanying resources. Resources included for each scientist: Write up of the scientist story Reading questions with answers true or false game role play factfile/ planning sheet wordsearch colouring in title page
'This is the story of...' series Charles Drew, Hedy Lamarr and William Beaumont
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'This is the story of...' series Charles Drew, Hedy Lamarr and William Beaumont

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A set of 3 amazing scientists to add depth, diversity inspiration to your science planning. Full awe-inspiring stories of each scientist written up with accompanying resources. Resources included for each scientist: Write up of the scientist story Reading questions with answers true or false game role play factfile/ planning sheet wordsearch colouring in title page
Year 2 Writing Assessment Checklist
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Year 2 Writing Assessment Checklist

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A range of whole class and individual checklists to assist with the collection of evidence and assessment of children’s achievement throughout the year. Both checklists follow the interim framework criteria which is used for SATs assessments and moderations. All resources can be edited to add or remove objectives as you see fit. Whole class checklists allow the teacher to have an overview of the whole class on one page and identify gaps to cover further. They include working at, working towards and greater depth checklist. Additionally, there is a spelling checklist of a shortened version of the common exception words, contractions and some suffix words. Individual checklists for pupil books allow children to identify how well they are doing and what they need to work on next. Checklists are available using the exact language of the interim framework and a ‘child speak’ version.
KS1 problem solving investigations Maths
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KS1 problem solving investigations Maths

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Three exciting investigations to get your children using and applying their mathematic skills to a real life problem. Children are encouraged and modelled how to find solutions by work systematically to solve a problem.
Build up a super Bonfire Night sentence
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Build up a super Bonfire Night sentence

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A seasonal-themed resource aimed to improve children’s knowledge of sentence structure. This lesson will reinforce the language needed to reinforce the construction of a sentence (noun, verb, adverb, adjective and conjunction). By focusing on one or two sentences, children can develop the language needed to talk about their word choice.
Bonfire Night Pack
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Bonfire Night Pack

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Have you ever wondered how London would have changed if the Gunpowder plot had been successful? Did you know the queen still has the cellars of Westminster checked by a guard before she arrives? A range of fact-filled Bonfire Night themed resources for years 2 - 4. Great opportunities to create a class display. Resources include 3 chatterbox templates, two reading comprehensions, a lesson to create a wonderful fire poetry display and 2 themed word searches.
Chatterbox Collection
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Chatterbox Collection

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A set of 4 seasonally themed chatterboxes. A fun way to introduce or conclude a topic. Most include three different templates: a fun one, a facts one and one for children to design themselves. Children can learn some exciting new facts or organise their own to wow their family with what they have learnt. Enjoy!
KS1 Interactive PDF Types of Sentences
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KS1 Interactive PDF Types of Sentences

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An interactive PDF file exploring the different types of sentences. Perfect for using on ipads, kindles and laptops. A great set activity to add to a google classrooms lesson or as a homelearning/ homework activity. Please ensure you have an adobe reader to access the interactive elements of the activity.
KS1 Seasonal writing paper
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KS1 Seasonal writing paper

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A range of colourful writing paper to give children a themed page to write on. Great for editing and improving into ‘best’ and then adding to a class display.
FREE Christmas wordsearch
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FREE Christmas wordsearch

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Differentiated word searches for all the class to access. Two word searches explore key Christmas words and two word searches introduce Christmas related adjectives. An excellent way to practise seasonal spellings or as a class treat. Also check out these Christmassy resources: Build a Christmas super sentence: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11449268 Explore facts about Christmas animals: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11449191 Christmas Reading Comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11449074