Did you know that a polar bear's hairs are actually transparent! A two part comprehension about how the polar bear is adapted to the Arctic. Two lessons that could be used for English, Topic or Science lessons. Super Polar Regions resource. Differentiated texts and questions to suit 3 ability groups. PDF and Word files included.

Information text about the slum towns of Brazil known as the favelas. Comprehension questions to suit three ability groups. PDF and Word files (for editing) included. Edited video clip of favelas included. Super resource to aid learning about the culture and country of Brazil. Great geography topic resource.

Explanation text about clouds. Includes what are clouds and types of clouds. Differentiated questions to suit three ability groups. PDF and Word files included. A video clip of an explanation about clouds included. Good resource to link to weather topic.

Worksheet where children read information about different types of storms including thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes. They will decide what subheading each paragraph should have (to suit an explanation text) and then colour code the statements. The children also have to decide which pieces if information would be suited to an introduction. This can lead to children writing their own explanation text about storms.

Persuasive text persuading people to visit Brazil. Information about many of Brazil’s landmarks such as the Maracana Stadium and the Christ the Redeemer Statue included in the text. Differentiated questions for children to answer responding to the text to suit three ability groups. PDF and Word files included.

Information text about the exuberant carnivals (carnavals) of Brazil. Differentiated questions to respond to the text to suit three ability groups. PDF and Word files (for editing) included. Video clip of the Carnivals in Rio included.

Explanation text about thunder and lightning. Differentiated questions to suit three ability groups. Colourful text to identify the features of an explanation text. Includes short contents and glossary. PDF and Word files (For editing) included. Super activity to use for English lessons with great cross curricular links with weather and science.

A story opening about a boy who wins a competition to visit the Arctic. Two comprehension texts and differentiated questions to suit 3 ability groups. Challenging text to discuss with many inference questions. Good text for an observed lesson. Presentation of the text also included. PDF and Word files included. Can then lead to extended writing with the children continuing the story.

Comprehension text about sport in Brazil. Differentiated questions to suit three ability groups. Includes brief information about Pelé, football volleyball and motor racing. Super resource for KS2. PDF and Word files (for editing) included.

Quality comprehension text about the footballer Pele. Differentiated questions to suit three ability groups and presentation included. Video clips of Pele's best goals included. Spelling word bank/mat included. Outstanding observed lesson quality resources. PDF and Word files includ

Easy to follow text on how to make paper snowflakes. Differentiated questions to suit 4 ability groups to accompany the text. PDF and Word files (for editing) included. Great cross curricular links with weather, seasons, polar regions etc.

Correct the sentences and the paragraphs to improve the punctuation. Do the sentences need full stops or question marks? Polar Regions themed. Differentiated to suit 3 ability groups. Includes PDF and Word versions.

Comprehension text about the climate and landscape in the Arctic. Differentiated questions to suit 3 ability groups to accompany a text that covers The Climate, Arctic Winds and the Tundra Regions. PowerPoint included to share the text and discuss the text as a class. Word and PDF versions of the worksheets included.

Presentation and activity where children will discuss the similarities and differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic. Includes aspects such as the midnight sun and the aurora. Activity gives the children mixed statements. The children then either write the statement in the appropriate column of a table or they can cut and stick as the cards fit the table exactly. Differentiated to suit 3 ability groups. PowerPoint and word files included. PDF versions also included. Quality resource. Video clips of the midnight sun and northern lights included.

A full booklet to accompany a design and technology project to create a cuddly polar animal. The children will research polar animals, research existing cuddly toys and research different stitches (running, back and over) then design their toy. The booklet takes the children through the whole design process including evaluating during the making process and creating further concepts. A quality resource to help create a successful Design and Technology project. Includes Polar Animals comprehension and Art activities alongside a comprehensive Design and Technology booklet. PDF and Word files (for edited) included.

Destination Brazil! Information text about Brazil including the Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro. Differentiated questions to suit three ability groups. PDF and Word files (for editing) included. Super resource to learn about the country of Brazil.