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The Mali Empire - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Mali Empire. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and map;
Key People and Events - Sundiata Keita, Rise of the Empire, Mansa Musa, the Pilgrimage, the Demise of the Empire;
Timeline of Major Events;
Key Features: Culture, Religion, Major Settlements;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Mali Empire Facts.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
The Spanish Armada Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Spanish Armada. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and map;
Events - dates, images, descriptions, and key facts;
Timeline of Major Events
Answers to the Key Questions;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Spanish Armada Facts.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
James I and VI - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about James I of England and VI of Scotland, as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
James I and VI Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Alan Turing - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
Alan Turing Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
William Wilberforce Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
William Wilberforce Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland - Big Bundle!
These resources are designed to help students gain understanding, assessment skills, and key interpretations of Beatrice Garland’s’ conflict poem: ‘Kamikaze.’ Students will complete this learning having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings of the poem, understanding the poet’s ideas within the poem, analysing the features of form and structure, considering settings and themes, and understanding Garland’s language devices.
The bundle contains:
-The comprehensive and engaging lesson,
-The visually-appealing and informative knowledge organiser/ revision mat,
-The 16 page comprehension booklet;
-A range of resources to prepare your students for critically comparing poems.
The lessons included are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.
Tutankhamun Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Tutankhamun as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
Tutankhamun Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Martin Luther King Jr. - KS1 Whole Class Reading Session! (original text included)
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s understanding of the social activist Martin Luther King Jr., whilst also developing a range of comprehension skills when reading non-fiction texts.
The resource pack contains an original non-fiction text giving key facts about Martin Luther King’s life. It also contains a colourful and thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation, which develops learning through a range of retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The session is best suited for children in years 1-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Martin Luther King Jr. - KS2 Whole Class Reading Session! (original text included)
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s understanding of the social activist Martin Luther King Jr., whilst also developing a range of comprehension skills when reading non-fiction texts.
The resource pack contains a comprehensive and original knowledge organiser-style reading text, in addition to an extract from the 1963 ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. It also contains a colourful and thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation, which develops learning through a range of retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The session is best suited for children in years 4-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The Age of Exploration - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the The Age of Exploration (sometimes known as The Age of Discovery). It contains comprehensive sections on:
The Age of Exploration Overview;
Overview;
Key People (Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, Abel Tasman);
The Age of Exploration Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in KS2/ lower KS3. Another version of this organiser is available for younger children.
The Age of Exploration - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the The Age of Exploration (sometimes known as The Age of Discovery). It contains comprehensive sections on:
The Age of Exploration Overview;
Overview;
Key People (Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, Abel Tasman);
The Age of Exploration Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in KS1/ lower KS2. Another version of this organiser is available for older children.
William Caxton - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Caxton. It is particularly useful for those learning about the development of the printed text in English, or those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
William Caxton Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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Great British Poems - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of classic poems from British poets. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
Included are 15 booklets, based on the poems:
-Wilfred Owen - Dulce et Decorum Est
-Percy Bysshe Shelley - Ozymandias
-William Blake - The Tyger
-John Betjemen - Slough
-William Ernest Henley - Invictus
-William Shakespeare - Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day?
-Alfred, Lord Tennyson - The Charge of the Light Brigade
-Siegfried Sassoon - Suicide in the Trenches
-William Wordsworth - I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
-Lewis Carroll - The Jabberwocky
-Lord Byron - Don Juan
-Dylan Thomas - Fern Hill
-Alfred Noyes - The Highwayman
-Rudyard Kipling - If
-Rupert Brooke - The Soldier
The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Sir Alexander Fleming - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Sir Alexander Fleming, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or about prominent scientists in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Sir Alexander Fleming Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Introduction to the Anglo-Saxons - Double Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Anglo-Saxons, through learning:
-who the Anglo-Saxons were and when they lived;
-how they invaded and inhabited England;
-the names and basic features of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Anglo-Saxon era, and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic;
-Defining who the Anglo-Saxons were and when they lived;
-Watching an informative video providing some of the basic facts about Anglo-Saxon life, and then answering questions to show their understanding;
-Learning about how they invaded England, and after much fighting split the land into seven kingdoms;
-Completing a map-based activity to show where the kingdoms were and who lived there;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (around 20 slides), the map template (in both Word and PDF) and the hyperlink to the video.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper KS2 (years 5 and 6) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all of the Florence Nightingale lessons, in addition to the knowledge organiser!
The series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale. Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals.
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Lesson Bundle!
This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale.
Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Comparing with other Significant Individuals!
In this engaging lesson, children compare and contrast 3 female significant individuals from different eras: Florence Nightingale, Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. This was taught towards the end of a Florence Nightingale unit of learning, and so some prior understanding about her life is advantageous.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Using a research template and the resources available to them to find out about either Greta Thunberg or Malala Yousafzai;
-Presenting what they have learnt to other members of the class;
-Comparing and contrasting the life events and characteristics of the significant individuals;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have demonstrated the learning objective and success criteria expectations.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (22 slides), and the research template (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Creating Timelines - KS1 History Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children create Florence Nightingale timelines, based on their learning about the key events in her life.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Completing a card sorting activity, in which they sequence the main events of Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Use this information, and the rules given on the presentation, to create their own Florence Nightingale timetables;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (19 slides), and the resources for the card sorting activity (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Exploring Sources - KS1 History Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children develop their understanding of Florence Nightingale, through exploring a number of sources, including:
-An image of a ward at the Scutari hospital at the time;
-A map presenting relevant places during the Crimean War;
-Extracts from her personal memoirs and guidance to nurses;
-Uniform lists for nurses at the time.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Investigating sources, using the sources provided and a helpful research template;
-Sharing their findings with the other members of their class;
-Demonstrating their understanding through dramatic and creative activities;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (around 20 slides), the sources, and the research template (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.