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Thank you for supporting my shop :) We all work so hard and I just want to share my lessons to make your life a little easier x
changing shadows investigation
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changing shadows investigation

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This is an investigation: how do shadows change when the distance between the light source and the object changes? Firstly it talks about how we make shadows and what a shadow is. It then goes through the investigation step by step - starting with the question, what equipment, how to make it a fair test (looking at independent and dependent variables), the results and then the conclusion. It takes the children through step by step as they write it up in their books along the way.
Bar Mitzvah/ Bat Mitzvah
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Bar Mitzvah/ Bat Mitzvah

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This powerpoint looks at the Jewish rituals in relation to being part of the Jewish community. Starts by discussing how babies are welcomed into the Jewish community. Discusses in detail Bar and Bat Mitzvah - when they happen and what happens during them. Link to a bbc video clip about a girl getting ready for her Bat Mitzvah and how she is feeling etc at that time. questions at the end for the children to answer This is part of a unit of work so please check out my shop for other lessons around this topic :)
The discovery of Tutankhamun
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The discovery of Tutankhamun

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This powerpoint is for KS2 it goes through the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. It starts by discussing who he is and why he is famous. It introduces Howard Carter and Lord Carnavon and the dates at each point of the excavation. It goes through each part of the tomb and what was found in each part, it has a map of each section. This could be used as a stimulus for a topic session or for a writing session.
comparing a seaside town to a rural town
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comparing a seaside town to a rural town

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This powerpoint compares Oldham and Llandudno but can be easily adapted to a different rural town to match your setting. After they have been through the powerpoint we had the children looking for similarities and differences between the two towns.
Fraction word problems
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Fraction word problems

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Here are two differentiated worksheets on fractions. The higher ability sheet is two step problems and the middle ability is just one step. Hope these are ok for you to use :)
fizzy pop on teeth experiment
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fizzy pop on teeth experiment

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This powerpoint goes through how to keep our teeth healthy. It recaps the name of each tooth. It then discusses what happens to our teeth when we eat/drink sugary things. has an experiment to complete with the children - eggs in sugary drink and water. What happens? Once completed i would get the children to write up the experiment.
Judaism - the significance of prayer
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Judaism - the significance of prayer

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This is one full lesson on prayer. it includes:- importance of public worship formal and informal prayer what is worn during prayer what is the tefillin and what is it used for task - examples of prayers from the Torah and the children have to match up which type of situation the prayer would be read out. This is part of a unit od work so please check out my shop for the unit if you would like :)
To learn about the significance of the last supper
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To learn about the significance of the last supper

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This powerpoint is part of a set about Easter so please look into my shop for more lessons. I will also put this in a unit of work with all six lessons. the story of the last supper and looking at what key parts mean looks at the leonardo da vinci artwork (discussion task) include John’s version - washing of the feet and why this was done. discusses Eucharist - what it is ansd why it happens There are a couple of links to videos to support what has been read. thre are then some questions to answer related to what they have read.
Holy Communion
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Holy Communion

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This is a complete lesson it includes: key vocabulary different groups of the Christian religion - brief introduced Holy Communion and why Christians do it The last supper story video link to a cartoon version of the last supper three main Christian views of taking the bread and wine and what it actually means to them When children have their first Holy Communion and how white is worn to show purity True or false quiz - can either be done as a whole class or in books Task - create a poem about Holy communion It has sentence starters and key words to support
Hindus belief in the afterlife
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Hindus belief in the afterlife

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This is a complete lesson on what Hindus believe happens to them after they die. i have other afterlife lessons in my shop and a full unit of work if you are interested This lesson includes: Key vocab discusses reincarnation hindu life cycle Karma Moksha Task 1 - sort statements into three sections- what hindus beleive, what hindus do not believe and not relevent at all - relating to life after death Task 2 - create a diagram with explanations to. describe what happens when someone dies
special places for Christians to pilgrimage to
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special places for Christians to pilgrimage to

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This is complete lesson and it includes : key vocabulary slide discussion between class about special places to them Know that Christians have special places and three of these are Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth shows where these places are on a map Gives more info on the three places and why they are special to Christians Has some info on the church of nativity Task - children to match a picture of the place to the name and then write a sentence to explain why it is important for Christians
Athelstan and Constantine and Aethelred the Unready
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Athelstan and Constantine and Aethelred the Unready

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This includes a full lesson Includes the two kings Athelstan and Constantine and the what happened between England and Scotland at this time. Also where the Vikings went and how Athelstan had to pay them off. includes map to show what it looked like at the time. Then goes into Athelstan’s grandson - Aethelred and how he ruled England Discusses the St Brice’s Day massacre Followed by four activities - an short explanation/ true and false/ finishing sentences and answering a question.
Uncovering Ancient Egypt and meeting the Pharaohs lesson 2
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Uncovering Ancient Egypt and meeting the Pharaohs lesson 2

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This lesson includes the discussion of tombs and where they have been found (valley of the kings and Abu Simbel temple). Discusses Egyptologists and looks at the two most famous (Howard Carter and Lord Carnavon) - looks at who they found ( tutankhamun) and about the curse that is believed to have killed Carnavon. Meeting the pharaohs - Looks at what pharaohs are believed to be descendents from (sun god Ra) 9 include pic Looks at what pharoahs wore and what they carried around with them and what this symbolises. Looks at the roles and reponsibilities of pharaohs and the royal vizier. Three activities included - 1. an explanation of why pharaohs were important. 2. True or false statements - children prove them with evidence from the power point 3. draw a picture of you as a pharaoh - what are you wearing/carrying. Explain why these items are important.
Medicine safety
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Medicine safety

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This lesson is a powerpoint and a task at the end. Include extension scenarios for discussion. By the end of the lesson children will know what medicine is and when they need to take it. They will have had a discussion about who should administer and how to keep medicines safe.
bullying Sean and Lisa's story
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bullying Sean and Lisa's story

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This powerpoint is based on the PNS new beginnings year 1 and 2 blue set. This is about bullying and it is all based around two children who are bullied - it is told through a story. Lots of points to stop and have a discussion and how they would feel at different points.
Egyptian Priests and temples lesson 4
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Egyptian Priests and temples lesson 4

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Priests and temples lesson Discusses the houses for the gods and how priests looked after these. Includes sacred statues/ temple at Karnak/ the difference between high and low priests/ rituals and shrines three activities to complete - true or false - children have to find evidence from the text to prove whether it is true or false. Activity 2 - explain why Karnak is so important using evidence from the text. Activity 3 - what different jobs did the priests do depending on their ranking
Diwali
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Diwali

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This is a lesson. on Diwali It looks at why Diwali is celebrated / when it is celebrated/ what they do during Diwali and looks at each day/ recap of Rama and Sita story(during the video) There are two videos included from the bbc to watch There are questions to answer at the end (answers included on the next slide)
The Ten Commandments
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The Ten Commandments

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This is a full lesson with work at the end of the powerpoint. Has a brief descrition of where the Ten Commandments came from. Followed by an extract from the bible. Then there is a slide for each commandment with a picture as reference to help them remember. Explanation of why Christians need the 10 Commandments. For the work the children are given the 10 Commandments and they have to discuss which one they find is the most important and put them in an order. Lower ability children are given the 10 commandments with the pictures that they saw on the powerpoint. Both of these worksheets are at the end of the powerpoint
The Nativity Through Art
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The Nativity Through Art

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This lesson looks at the whole Nativity story through famous pieces of art included is Annuncation - Leonardo da Vinci, 1472–75 The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC Flemish The Nativity - Fra Angelico Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, The Adoration of the Shepherds The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni, 1642 The Adoration of the Magi -Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari Cosimo Tura (early 1470s) - The Flight to Egypt After each painting there is an explanation of what is shown in the pictures and any symbols. This is discussion lesson but at the end i have asked the children to choose a picture and explain in as much detail as they can what it shows.
Light - darkness is the absence of light
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Light - darkness is the absence of light

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This is one full lesson with cloze procedure at the end. Included is a discussion on what light is. how light is a form of energy Looks at man made and natural sources of light including bioluminescence in animals. Also how the moon is not a light source. Includes what is dark. At the end there is a cloze procedure which is differentiated three ways.