This is an introduction to Horticulture for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and a gardening journal.
The resource is intended to introduce students to plants and the basics of gardening, including:
Types of trees, shrubs and plants
Garden tools and their uses
Garden safety
Planting
What plants need
Topics include:
Parts of a tree, flower and shrub
Hazardous plants
Planting conditions
Planting ideas
The weather
Life cycle of a plant or flower
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Identify some common trees & shrubs
Using a range of common gardening tools and equipment
Plant a vegetable or flower bed
Name conditions that help plants grow and flourish
Described the four main stages of the life cycle of a plant
Describe some functions of a plant leaf
Show safe working practices in the garden
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and gardening journal.
Student Worksheets: 138 Pages
Teaching Slides: 107 Slides
This is an introduction to Information Technology Skills for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, files for students and an examination.
The resource is intended to introduce students to IT Skills, including:
Data entry
Word processing
File management
Internet and email
IT theory
Topics include:
IT concepts and terminology
Impact of IT
Managing files, folders and directories
Entering data, wpm
Editing and formatting text
Navigating the Internet
Managing a personal email account
**These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: **
Explain a range of information technology concepts and terminology
Describe the impact of information technology
Manage files, folders or directories
Use a data entry application to enter data using text, alpha, numeric and special characters to a minimum speed of 15 words per minute.
Access a word processing package to open a file, enter and edit text
Format text using a range of format tools
Enhance text using a range of enhancement tools
Edit a block of text using a range o f editing tools
Navigate specific internet sites through a browser
Use a range of functions in a webmail application
Manage a personal email account
Produce an accurate hard copy of a 50—70 word document by proof reading, and using spell check, save and print features
Produce a hard copy of specific information located on the Internet.
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. These worksheets can be printed, and teachers can use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. This resource is not fillable online, and it is recommended that worksheets are printed. Alternatively, students can split their screens to read the instructions and carry out the activities.
What additional materials are needed?
None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, files for students and an examination.
Student Worksheets: 96 Pages
This is an introduction to Writing for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and extra writing tasks.
The resource is intended to introduce students to writing, including:
Writing practice
Writing sight words
Writing notes & messages
Writing and drafting meaningful sentences
Using the rules of writing, e.g. capital letters, punctuation
Using different forms of writing
Topics include:
Writing CVC words
Writing personal information
Writing sentences
Everyday writing tasks, e.g. lists, invitation, email, diary, planner, review, captions, recipe, poem, directions, text message, instructions, labels, signs, tweet, poems, etc.
Proofreading
**These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: **
Write notes and messages needed for simple tasks.
Write, including drafting, at least five sentences so that they convey meaning or information.
Use the rules of writing appropriately.
Use a range of different forms of writing to suit purpose and audience.
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. These worksheets can be printed, and teachers can use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. This resource is not currently fillable, but can be made so with specialised software.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and extra writing tasks.
Student Worksheets: 138 Pages
Teaching Slides: 56 Pages
This is an introduction to General Office Skills for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, a task book, templates, exam and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to office skills, including:
Communication media in an office environment
Routine office tasks, using equipment and technology
Safe working practices
Working as part of a team
Topics include:
Filing systems
Office services, duties and responsibilities
Data protection
Processing business documents
Office etiquette
** These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: **
Describe the different office services, duties and responsibilities performed within an organisation
Explain the different communication media used in the office environment
Describe the essential elements of a good filing system to include advantages and disadvantages of different methods of classification
Explain the concept of data protection
Discuss limitation of damage to persons and property in the event of emergencies
Perform routine office tasks using a range of office equipment and technology
Communicate information effectively on behalf of self and others using a range of media
Process a range of business documents according to established procedures
Use a paper based system and a computer system to enter and retrieve data
Process incoming and outgoing calls including conveying information accurately
Apply safe working practices including care of office equipment
Maintain an organised, tidy and pleasant working environment
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, a task book, templates, exam and extras.
Student Worksheets: 72 Pages
Student Task Book: 23 Pages
Slides: 46
This is an introduction to Retail Sales Techniques for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, slides, teacher notes and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to retail sales techniques, including:
Key principles and terminology of retail selling
Retail products and services
Selling skills
Retail legislation
Health and safety in retail
Topics include:
Different types of of retail
Retail vocabulary
Principles of retailing
Retail practices
Role in retail
Retail legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act
Products and services
Customer service
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Explain the key principles of the retail environment
Explain key terminology and practices utilised in retail selling
Outline the legal responsibilities and entitlements of staff and customers
Differentiate between a range of products and services provided by the retail sector
Describe the key benefits of an effective after sales services policy
Describe a range of specific product characteristics to include features, benefits and advantages
Outline the benefits of establishing a customer profile
Employ a range of communication skills to present products and deal with customer complaints
Employ customer relationship skills to identify customer profiles
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching, using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
Student worksheets, teaching slides and templates
Student Worksheets: 186 Pages
Slides: 75
This is an introduction to Business English for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to Business English, including:
Telephone calls
A meeting
Drafting documents
Composing documents
Topics include:
General telephone practice
Responding to business phone calls
Dealing with enquiries from the public
Preparing for a meeting
Attending a meeting Memorandum
Formal letter
Agenda
Press release
Composing electronic communications
Proofreading
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Distinguish between internal and external business communications to include written telephone messages, electronic communications, memoranda and letters
Distinguish between formal and informal English language structures in written and spoken communication
Compile a key business and job specific vocabulary
Use spoken language effectively and appropriately in a range of business contexts to include initiating and responding to business telephone calls, booking services, making appointments and dealing with enquiries from the public
Compose a range of communications for business purposes, accurately and concisely, using appropriate tone and vocabulary, to include letters, memoranda, and electronic communication
Draft a range of documents for business purposes to include notices, agendas, advertisement, press releases or company related articles
Proofread a range of business documents accurately to include spelling, punctuation, vocabulary
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and extras.
Student Worksheets: 132 Pages
Teaching Slides: 52 Slides