Are your students starting to develop Component 1 ideas after Christmas? If so, this resource might help. Clear student friendly guidance to help get students up and running, and working on a theme that will clearly meet the requirements of the Assessment Objectives.

15 Christmas themed grid drawing activities for students of all ages. Simple to print, simple to use. Ideal as an end of term fun activity when you have run out of energy!!

The science of Christmas. Encourage students to explore the science behind Christmas with this information and worksheet. Clear, concise, student friendly information about how science helps us celebrate Christmas. From the bang in Christmas crackers to the LEDs in our Christmas lights, this resource provides loads of information. Student understanding is then checked through a print friendly question sheet. Ideal as a starter or extension activity in the run up to Christmas.

15 Christmas themed grid drawing activities for all ages. Print friendly. Simply hand sheets out and challenge students to draw out the gridded photograph into the corresponding blank gridded sheet.

25 Christmas fun “facts” that might be true of false. Simply play the slideshow and challenge students to decide whether each statement is true of false. Preparation free Christmas fun for the end of term. 52 slides in total.

GREAT ART LESSONS! Three linked lesson plans for Key Stage 3 that introduce students to portraiture. Students are then led through a range of techniques and processes in the development of their own portraiture. Each lesson includes differentiation, materials lists, homework, student friendly support sheet and clear guidance. 12 pages in total.

Four linked lesson plans for Key Stage 3 that introduce students to the history and culture of masks. Students are then led through a range of techniques and processes in the development of their own mask designs. Each lesson includes differentiation, materials lists, homework, student friendly support sheet and clear guidance. 16 pages in total.

Fully editable Art report comments for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. 17 pages of differentiated comments.

40 science worksheets for older KS2 students and KS3 students. Easy to print. Each individual document provides clear information about the theme and a corresponding worksheet which challenges students to expand on the information provided. Ideal as starter activities, or cover lessons when you need something … fast! Themes covered are … Alpha Beta Gamma Radiation Anaesthetics Bee decline Big bang theory Body image Chemical weapons of World War 1 Diabetes Drugs in sport Earthquakes Eclipses Engaging in science Environmental issues Fireworks Global issues Graphene Health and fitness History of the atom Hurricane Matthew International space station Life beyond Earth Lifecycle of a large star Lifecycle of a medium star Medical imaging Mission to Mars Modern chemical weapons New cancer treatment Nuclear weapons Obesity Planet Earth Power of social media Science of Christmas Science of colour Social media Solar power The Sun Tornadoes Tsunamis Wildlife decline

22 Easy to print word searches for when you need an extention activity in a hurry. 22 different themes… weather, verbs, vehicles, the face, the body, sport, school subjects, plants, movements, mini-beasts, furniture, food,footwear, family, entertainment, emotion, colour, clothes, New Year, pets, Halloween, famous artists. Great value too!

The Complete Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Also includes 20 inspirational image slideshows. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 8 to 14. Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Color Lesson 12 Color part 2 Lesson 13 Color part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Color abstraction Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. They have been used in an Art department judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding. Leave a review and choose another resource absolutely free. Just email me once you have done it - maelmatthews@gmail.com. Also, why not check out our shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/StartEducation and browse over 1000 other art related resources.

Are you a Home Schooler? This Christmas quiz for students is ideal for you. NEW FOR 2018! 40 questions of varying difficulty, all with a Christmas theme. Also includes 10 visual questions - 50 questions in total. The quiz is provided as both a printable sheet and a slideshow for maximum convenience. Answers are of course provided. Suitable for form time or for any lesson when you feel like giving students an end of term Christmas treat. Merry Christmas everyone!

A Level Art Component 1. Support for students when deciding on a theme for their personal investigation. Clear, student friendly guidance on how to ensure that their theme is appropriate and will enable them to develop a cohesive component that meets the assessment objectives. Ideal for AQA and EdExcel specifications. Also included is a presentation that clearly shows students the importance of the development of ideas through their work.

It’s Halloween, Halloween, Halloween all the way and so cheap, it’s nearly FREE! 20 spooky Halloween quiz questions to puzzle students in Key Stage 2 and 3. This quiz resource is provided as a 40 slide visual presentation, with each question and answer having its own slide. It is also provided as a simple printout, so that you have the option of photocopying the question and answer sheets for handout. We hope that you and your students have a spooktacular Halloween! Buy this and leave a review and you can choose a resource up to $5 in value to recieve FREE! Just contact me at maelmatthews@gmail.com with your section. Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween.

Halloween Halloween Halloween Halloween. Students can celebrate Halloween 2018 by decoration and colouring these mask templates. 6 different template designs to choose from. East to photocopy onto paper or thin card. Students can then draw or paint on them and then cut them out and wear them. Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Here are 24 scary photos of monsters which can be printed out for display in your room. Alternatively you could run it as a slideshow in the background for a bit of spooky fun.

This Bonfire Night themed STEM science worksheet is ideal as a starter activity for KS2 and KS3 students. A top seller in USA. A printable illustrated handout that provides scientific information about how fireworks work. There is also a question sheet to check for understanding and challenge students to expand on the knowledge provided. So cheap it’s nearly free! Happy Bonfire Night.

Happy Bonfire Night! Bonfire Night is almost here again. Free student creativity with Bonfire night firework colouring sheets. Engage them with over 50 high quality images of fireworks, and educate them with a worksheet that provides scientific information about how fireworks work and then checks their understanding through questions. All colouring sheets also have a safety reminder to hopefully help keep children happy and healthy this Bonfire Night.

So cheap, it’s nearly free! This science cover lesson work sheet provides student friendly facts relating to wildlife decline. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.

So cheap, it’s nearly free! This science cover lesson work sheet provides student friendly facts relating to the science of colour. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.