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Deserts Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to deserts, as a part of their study of physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
Notable Deserts;
Life in the Desert (Plants, Animals and Features);
Where and How Deserts are Formed;
Important Facts and Figures;
Key Vocabulary.
The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum, however it can be adapted for other age groups if necessary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto 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 and are cited on a separate document (included).
Mountains Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to mountains, as a part of their study of physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
Diagram and Terminology;
Notable Mountains;
How Mountains are Formed;
Important Facts;
World’s Highest Mountains;
UK’s Highest Mountains;
Key Vocabulary.
The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum, however it can be adapted for other age groups if necessary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto 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 and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits - Complete Project Bundle!
These engaging and purposeful lessons guide children towards creating their own Pablo Picasso cubism-style self portraits.
Included is a complete series of six comprehensive lessons:
Lesson 1: Self-Portraits
-Define self-portraits and understand why they are important;
-Reflect on the key meanings behind some of the world’s most renowned self-portraits;
-Think about their own identity and consider how their features may be shown in self-portrait through colours, shapes and symbols.
Lesson 2: Picasso and Cubism
-Use effective research skills and a research template to find out key information about Pablo Picasso’s life;
-Analyse cubist paintings and understand the key features of the cubist movement;
-Consider how facial features can be presented in the cubist style.
Lesson 3: Exploring Creative Ideas
-Recall important facts about self-portraits, Picasso and cubism;
-Consider how they can present each facial feature in the cubism style;
-Reflect on the feeling, tone and effect of their sketches, deciding on which ideas to develop further in the next lesson;
Lesson 4: Developing Creative Ideas
-Consider, adapt and edit the use of lines and shapes in their designs/ sketches;
-Develop the use of objects, symbols and colour in their work;
-Put all of the ideas together from the sessions thus far to produce a final draft design.
Lesson 5: Compositions
-Understand the key term ‘composition’ and learn about their creative freedom to organise concepts on the page;
-Create their compositions, following clear and precise instructions (provided);
-Learn about different types of brushstrokes that were utilised by Picasso for effect within his own cubism self-portraits;
Lesson 6: Evaluations
-Act as ‘art critics’, expressing their likes and dislikes about art compositions;
-Follow a precise success criteria (provided) to determine the success of their own and their partner’s compositions;
-Put all of the ideas together from all of the lessons in the unit to comprehensively evaluate their own learning, using a provided framework.
Included are eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentations which guide the learners through the project and provide a wealth of information. All worksheets, activity sheets and templates are provided in both Word and PDF.
These lessons were originally created for children in years 5-6, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits Project - Lessons 5 and 6!
These engaging and purposeful lessons guide children towards creating their own Pablo Picasso cubism-style self portraits.
Included in this resource pack are the fifth and sixth lessons in a series of six lessons. They guide learners through the process of both creating and evaluating their compositions.
This fifth lesson helps children to:
-Understand the key term ‘composition’ and learn about their creative freedom to organise concepts on the page;
-Create their compositions, following clear and precise instructions (provided);
-Learn about different types of brushstrokes that were utilised by Picasso for effect within his own cubism self-portraits;
This final lesson helps children to:
-Act as ‘art critics’, expressing their likes and dislikes about art compositions;
-Follow a precise success criteria (provided) to determine the success of their own and their partner’s compositions;
-Put all of the ideas together from all of the lessons in the unit to comprehensively evaluate their own learning, using a provided framework.
Included are eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentations which guide the learners through each aspect of the creating and evaluating phases. The success criteria and composition instructions are also provided (in both Word and PDF).
These lessons were originally created for children in years 5-6, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups. The other lessons in the series are available on this site in packs of two (like this resource), or the entire unit of lessons can be purchased as a part of a bundle.
Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits Project - Lessons 3 and 4!
These engaging and purposeful lessons guide children towards creating their own Pablo Picasso cubism-style self portraits.
Included in this resource pack are the third and fourth lessons in a series of six lessons. They focus on helping children to explore and develop creative ideas for their cubism portraits.
This third lesson helps children to:
-Recall important facts about self-portraits, Picasso and cubism;
-Consider how they can present each facial feature in the cubism style;
-Reflect on the feeling, tone and effect of their sketches, deciding on which ideas to develop further in the next lesson;
This fourth lesson helps children to:
-Consider, adapt and edit the use of lines and shapes in their designs/ sketches;
-Develop the use of objects, symbols and colour in their work;
-Put all of the ideas together from the sessions thus far to produce a final draft design.
Included are eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentations which guide the learners through each aspect of the exploring and developing ideas phases. Each presentation is 12-13 slides long.
These lessons were originally created for children in years 5-6, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups. The other lessons in the series are available on this site in packs of two (like this resource), or the entire unit of lessons can be purchased as a part of a bundle.
Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits Project - Lessons 1 and 2!
These engaging and purposeful lessons guide children towards creating their own Pablo Picasso cubism-style self portraits.
Included in this resource pack are the first two lessons in a series of six lessons. They focus on helping children to understanding the meanings behind self-portraits, researching about Picasso’s life and understanding the cubism movement/ style.
This first lesson helps children to:
-Define self-portraits and understand why they are important;
-Reflect on the key meanings behind some of the world’s most renowned self-portraits;
-Think about their own identity and consider how their features may be shown in self-portrait through colours, shapes and symbols.
This second lesson helps children to:
-Use effective research skills and a research template to find out key information about Pablo Picasso’s life;
-Analyse cubist paintings and understand the key features of the cubist movement;
-Consider how facial features can be presented in the cubist style.
Included are eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentations (11 slides each), and the identity worksheet/ research templates required for the tasks (in both Word and PDF).
These lessons were originally created for children in years 5-6, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups. The other lessons in the series are available on this site in packs of two (like this resource), or the entire unit of lessons can be purchased as a part of a bundle.
Edvard Munch - Art Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about the artist Edvard Munch, as a part of their art and design study.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Biography of the Artist;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Munch Timeline;
-Significant Works;
-Key Vocabulary;
-How do I paint like Munch?
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for upper KS2 and KS3 children.
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).
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Year 6 Maths Complete Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for teachers, parents and children throughout the teaching and learning of all of the Year 6 maths blocks.
Included are 10 organisers:
-Four Operations
-Area and Perimeter
-Decimals and Percentages
-Fractions
-Ratio
-Algebra
-Number and Place Value
-Position and Direction
-Shape
-Statistics
Each organiser contains clear sections covering the key learning areas, including an overview, the specific learning content, and important vocabulary. The knowledge is sequenced in alignment with the National Curriculum and most commonly-used mathematics schemes. Images are used to present and clarify ideas.
The resources are designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
Y6 Algebra - Maths Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Algebra’ in mathematics.
The content is organised into the following sections:
-Overview: Learning areas covered, key definitions, why this learning is important;
-Linear Number Sequences;
-Enumerating;
-Expressions;
-Equations;
-Formulae;
-Pairs of Unknowns;
-Key Vocabulary.
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.
Y6 Ratio - Maths Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Ratio’ in mathematics.
The content is organised into the following sections:
-Overview: Learning areas covered, key definitions, why this learning is important;
-Ratio Language;
-The Ratio Symbol;
-Scale Factors and Similar Shapes;
-Ratio and Fractions;
-Proportion;
-Key Vocabulary.
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.
Y6 Place Value - Maths Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Place Value’ in mathematics.
The content is organised into the following sections:
-Overview: Learning areas covered, key definitions, why this learning is important;
-Numbers to Ten Million;
-Negative Numbers;
-Comparing and Ordering;
-Counting in Powers of 10/ Gattegno Chart;
-Key Vocabulary.
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.
Essex Over Time - History Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Essex over time as a part of their history study of ‘significant historical places in their own locality.’ It tracks the main events and developments within the county at significant moments in time, and contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Roman Rule (inc. Roman invasion, Colchester, and Boudica);
Anglo-Saxon Essex;
World War II and Modern Essex;
Important Vocabulary;
Essex Timeline.
This was originally taught to children in years 2 and 3, but can be easily adapted for slightly older/ younger year groups if needed. 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.
Nature Sculptures - Art Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about nature sculptures as a part of their art and design study.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Artists (e.g. Goldsworthy, Booker, Udo);
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Nature Sculptures.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS1/ lower KS2 children.
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).
Creating Collages - KS1 Art Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about creating collages as a part of their art and design study.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Places/ Artists (e.g. Hannah Höch, Romare Bearden, Matisse);
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Collage.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS1/ lower KS2 children.
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).
Spirit Walker - Michelle Paver - Reading Comprehension Lesson!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through reading and interpreting the opening section of Michelle Paver’s ‘Spirit Walker.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed and a clear and well presented PowerPoint, guiding the teacher and learners through the various activities. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, sequencing and summarising skills. A vocabulary check helps to secure children’s understanding of any new or unfamiliar 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 5-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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DT Mechanisms - KS1 Sliders and Levers Bundle!
This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to create working slider and lever mechanisms.
The resources include 3 lessons and an evaluation sheet (leading children through the ‘research, design, make, evaluate’ process) and a corresponding knowledge organiser.
I used a polar theme when teaching this unit, as it was our topic at the time, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular project.
Each PowerPoint is eye-catching and comprehensive, and all worksheets templates are included as in both Word and PDF.
These lessons were originally created for children in years 1-2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
DT Project Evaluation Sheet!
A simple DT project evaluation sheet. Includes 2 per sheet to save paper!
Provided as both PDF and Word documents.
DT Mechanisms - KS1 Sliders and Levers - Making!
This engaging and purposeful lesson enables children to make their slider and lever mechanism projects.
The lesson was originally taught as a part of a series of lessons created to guide children towards creating polar slider and lever scenes, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular project.
This lesson enables children to:
-Recall how slider and lever mechanisms work;
-Recall key terminology relating to slider and lever mechanisms;
-Understand a clear design brief;
-Understand the key considerations of the design, including the functionality of the mechanism, in addition to its appearance and its appropriateness;
-Follow guidance in order to create the slider/ lever mechanisms;
-Test and improve their mechanism;
-Peer and self-assess their designs in relation to the success criteria.
Included is an eye-catching and comprehensive 16-slide PowerPoint presentation, and pictures for children to cut out use (if they are not drawing their own pictures - these are provided as both Word and PDF).
These lessons were originally created for children in years 1-2, but may be adapted for slightly older year groups.
DT Mechanisms - KS1 Slides and Levers - Designing!
This engaging and purposeful lesson enables children to design slider and lever mechanism projects.
The lesson was originally taught as a part of a series of lessons created to guide children towards creating polar slider and lever scenes, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular project.
This lesson enables children to:
-Recall how slider and lever mechanisms work;
-Recall key terminology relating to slider and lever mechanisms;
-Understand a clear design brief;
-Understand the key considerations of the design, including the functionality of the mechanism, in addition to its appearance and its appropriateness;
-Complete their plans, using the well-structured planning sheet;
-Peer and self-assess their designs in relation to the success criteria.
Included is an eye-catching and comprehensive 16-slide PowerPoint presentation, and the design template (in both Word and PDF - A3).
These lessons were originally created for children in years 1-2, but may be adapted for slightly older year groups.
The Wolf Wilder - Reading Comprehension Lesson!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through reading and interpreting the opening section of Katherine Rundell’s ‘The Wolf Wilder.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed and a clear and well presented PowerPoint, guiding the teacher and learners through the various activities. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, sequencing and summarising skills. A vocabulary check helps to secure children’s understanding of any new or unfamiliar 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 5-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.