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Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6
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Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6

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Including curriculum from Upper Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating with variables using a MakeyMakey. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download. -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 5 & 6
Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 **UPDATED
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Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 **UPDATED

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This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing differentiated slides on Google Classroom or Seesaw. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4
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Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4

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This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives of the 2014 National Curriculum of England. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce fair testing, as well as different types of variables. This activity gives children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining DT, Maths, and core science. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and base recipes to support with the learning process. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing differentiated slides on Google Classroom or Seesaw. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
Design a Hat with  a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)
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Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)

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Children will prototype different hat designs and with inputs and outputs using littleBits to design and make a hat with a job. Children will follow Design Technology curriculum objectives as they prototype, design, make, and evaluate their hats. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw with download.
Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)
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Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)

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Children will learn about the significance of crowns before looking at their chronology and writing an explanation text either about how they have changed over time or the significance of the different parts of a crown. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by clicking on the links provided with download.
Fortune Hunters: Geography of Gems (Persuasive Writing about Mining)
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Fortune Hunters: Geography of Gems (Persuasive Writing about Mining)

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Children will investigate different gemstones and where they are found around the world. They will also do a study of how the gemstones are extracted from the earth and will write a persuasive text about whether mining should continue or stop. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with the objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and lesson plans list links to the CCSS in the United States. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design
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Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design

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Children will investigate jewelry design from around the world before designing their own. In the past, I have used the finished jewelry to sell for our school’s art show. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and links to NGSS in the United States are listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 **UPDATED
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Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 **UPDATED

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This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw. -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 5 & 6
Teams and Athletes: Significant Athletes
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Teams and Athletes: Significant Athletes

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Children will learn about different Olympic athletes and their accomplishments. After their study, they will write an information text about their chosen athlete and their significance (number of medals, records broken). This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text
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Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text

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**Updated with new graphics In this resource, children will learn about the importance of honey bees before being introduced to Colony Collapse Disorder. Children will then write a persuasive text using modal verbs and Point, Evidence, Explain either persuading their audience to end Colony Collapse Disorder. In the past, I have introduced this outcome by teaching lessons on three consecutive days in the styles of Authoritarianism, Democracy, and Communism. The children then write their persuasive text in one of these styles. A digital copy of the resource is available to editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw with download. You might also like: <a title=“Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honeycomb-and-honey-bee-printing-11843156”>Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing</a> <a title="‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!" href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-pimp-my-insect-explanation-text-freebie-11617071”>‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!</a> <a title=“Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/insect-study-evolution-and-inheritance-11843218”>Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance</a> <a title=“Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/insect-study-adapted-insect-forms-11843240”>Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms</a> <a title=“Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honey-bee-study-with-maths-and-scratch-11799912”>Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch</a>
Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance
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Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance

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In this resource, children will learn about heredity and adaptations by looking at variations in different insects. This resource can easily be tied in with <a title=“Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/insect-study-adapted-insect-forms-11843240”>Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms</a> where they can design and build a form of their own adapted insect. A digital copy of the resource is available to editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw by following link provided with download. You might also like: <a title=“Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honeycomb-and-honey-bee-printing-11843156”>Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing</a> <a title="‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!" href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-pimp-my-insect-explanation-text-freebie-11617071”>‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!</a> <a title=“Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/colony-collapse-disorder-persuasion-text-11843200”>Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text</a> <a title=“Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/insect-study-adapted-insect-forms-11843240”>Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms</a> <a title=“Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honey-bee-study-with-maths-and-scratch-11799912”>Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch</a>
Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms
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Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms

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**Updated with new graphics Children will study the variations in insect anatomies and how they can create variations to help their insect survive in their ecosystem. In the past, I have blended this pack with the <a title="‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!" href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-pimp-my-insect-explanation-text-freebie-11617071”>‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!</a>, where a bit more time is spent explaining the variations. A digital copy of the resource is available to editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw by following the link provided with download. You might also like: <a title=“Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honeycomb-and-honey-bee-printing-11843156”>Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing</a> <a title="‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!" href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-pimp-my-insect-explanation-text-freebie-11617071”>‘Pimp my Insect’ Explanation Text FREEBIE!</a> <a title=“Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/colony-collapse-disorder-persuasion-text-11843200”>Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text</a> <a title=“Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/insect-study-evolution-and-inheritance-11843218”>Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance</a> <a title=“Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch” href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/honey-bee-study-with-maths-and-scratch-11799912”>Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch</a>
EDITABLE Digital Coupon Clipart for Problem Solving in Maths
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EDITABLE Digital Coupon Clipart for Problem Solving in Maths

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This resource provides 68 different EDITABLE digital coupons for food and beverages that can be used with problem solving in Maths. Coupons can be altered to include discounts given in percentages, fractions, proportion, etc. A link to the editable file is provided with download. You might also like: Digital Coupon Clipart for Problem Solving in Maths Year 6 Maths: Number and Place Value Year 6 Maths: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages *UPDATED for DEEPER LEARNING Year 6 Maths: Ratio & Proportion *UPDATED for DEEPER LEARNING Year 5 Maths: Number and Place Value Year 5 Maths: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Dead Men Tell No Tales: Write a Pirate Narrative
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Dead Men Tell No Tales: Write a Pirate Narrative

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Students will be analyzing different pirate narratives before writing a nanotale about pirates. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to CCSS are noted, where appropriate. In the past, I’ve used this resource during my Dead Men Tell No Tales unit, but it could be used as a stand alone learning outcome, as well. Follow the link provided with download to access an editable file for sharing over digital platforms.
Hidden Worlds: Go On, Fund Me! (Persuasive Writing)
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Hidden Worlds: Go On, Fund Me! (Persuasive Writing)

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Children will use persuasive devices to design a Go Fund Me page to persuade their audience to fund an expedition to a hidden world. In the past, I have had the class fund the expeditions with printed ‘class bucks’ (provided) based on how persuasive the presentations are. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to the CCSS are noted, where appropriate. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
E-Mail the Mayor about Colony Collapse Disorder (Persuasive Writing)
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E-Mail the Mayor about Colony Collapse Disorder (Persuasive Writing)

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In this resource, children will look at text features of persuasive texts before writing and formatting a persuasive e-mail to their mayor about Colony Collapse Disorder and saving the bees. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to the CCSS are noted, where appropriate. Links to digital files for editing and sharing on digital platforms are provided in files with download.
Paws, Claws, and Whiskers: Save the Bees! (Explanation Writing)
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Paws, Claws, and Whiskers: Save the Bees! (Explanation Writing)

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In this resource, children will look at text features of explanation texts before writing their own about Colony Collapse Disorder. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to the CCSS are noted, where appropriate. Links to digital files for editing and sharing on digital platforms are provided in files with download.
If You Were Me: Amendment for Dummies (Explanation Text)
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If You Were Me: Amendment for Dummies (Explanation Text)

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In this 40-page resource, children will look at features of different explanations before choosing one of the Constitutional Amendments to explain to their audience. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Links to digital files for editing and sharing on digital platforms are provided in files with download.
If You Were Me: Historical Fiction (Narrative Writing)
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If You Were Me: Historical Fiction (Narrative Writing)

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In this 44-page resource, children will look at text features of different narratives that involve prejudice before writing their own. The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Links to digital files for editing and sharing on digital platforms are provided in files with download.
Draw a Detailed Eye
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Draw a Detailed Eye

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*Update with new graphics Children study an object in detail using tones and shades before using the same skills on a sketch of their eye with detail. The same planning can be used with eyes of creatures or animals (we did dragons) instead of human eyes, which is also very effective. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw by following the link provided with download.