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Roald Amundsen - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Roald Amundsen as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Roald Amundsen Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Albert Einstein Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Albert Einstein, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or about prominent figures in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Albert Einstein Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Jaylen Arnold - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the anti-bullying activist Jaylen Arnold. It is particularly useful for those learning about activism in PSHE, significant people in History, or as part of a ‘Heroes’ topic. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Jaylen Arnold Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
William Wilberforce Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
William Wilberforce Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
James I and VI - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about James I of England and VI of Scotland, as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
James I and VI Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
The Spanish Armada Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Spanish Armada. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and map;
Events - dates, images, descriptions, and key facts;
Timeline of Major Events
Answers to the Key Questions;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Spanish Armada Facts.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. 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).
Geoffrey Chaucer Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Geoffrey Chaucer. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in his Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Geoffrey Chaucer Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Dr. Seuss Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Dr. Seuss, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals’ or those learning about prominent children’s authors. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Dr. Seuss Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Kings and Queens - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Kings and Queens of England/Britain over time. It is perfect for supporting a history unit on British monarchs. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Kings and Queens Overview;
-Early Monarchs: Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor;
-Medieval Monarchs: William I and King John
-Modern Monarchs: Anne of Great Britain, Elizabeth II
-Key Vocabulary;
-Kings and Queens Timeline.
The organiser covers concepts such as Danelaw, kingdoms, heirs, the Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, and unification.
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). It is most suitable for students in lower KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.
Significant Explorers - Introduction Lesson!
In this engaging and purposeful lesson, children develop an introductory understanding of what explorers are and how exploring has changed over time. In particular, they:
-Define what an explorer is and consider the skills explorers need;
-Identify some important explorations from the past;
-Understand the factors that have helped to develop exploration.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge recall of basic history skills and key terms;
-Defining what explorers are and considering the key skills and qualities that they need;
-Understanding base information about how the earliest humans explored to become natives of different areas around the world;
-Considering how exploration was limited before the 1400s;
-Considering the technological and societal changes that made wider exploration possible;
-Imagining that they were an explorer from this time, and contemplating the different expeditions that they would like to undertake;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (17 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson. Also included is the worksheet for the development task - in both Word and PDF format.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Significant Explorers from Across History - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to explorers over time. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Explorers Overview;
-Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration;
-Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the First Summit of Everest;
-Neil Armstrong and the Space Race;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Explorers Timeline.
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). It is most suitable for students in KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.
The Romans - The Roman Invasion of Britain - Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Romans, through:
-Remembering what Britain was like before the Romans invaded;
-Understanding the main events of the Roman invasion of Britain;
-Understand the key features that made the Roman army strong.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Answering recall questions based upon their knowledge of the Romans so far;
-Gathering base information about life in the Iron Age in Britain before the arrival of the Romans;
-Gaining an understanding aboutJulius Caesar’s initial attempts to conquer Britain, with reference to an adapted version of his own writings;
-Understanding what helped Claudius to eventually conquer large parts of Britain;
-Following clear instructions and precise dates to create their own Roman shields;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (23 slides) and the reading (in both Word and PDF)
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Ancient Egyptians Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills whilst introducing them to an interesting range of texts focusing on the theme of the Ancient Egyptians.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-Secrets of a Sun King - Emma Carroll;
-Julius Zebra: Entangled with the Egyptians - Gary Northfield;
-Ancient Egypt Non-Fiction Text - Britannica Article
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children in lower KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Disgrace - J.M. Coetzee - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising J.M. Coetzee’s 'Disgrace.’ It contains comprehensive sections on:
Context;
Chapter by Chapter Summary (with quotes);
Main Characters;
Themes;
Coetzee’s Language Devices;
The Narrative Point of View.
Sections are colour-coded for easy reference. 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).
Joan of Arc Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Joan of Arc. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of middle ages or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Joan of Arc Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
William Caxton - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Caxton. It is particularly useful for those learning about the development of the printed text in English, or those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
William Caxton Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Horatio Nelson Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about Horatio Nelson. It is particularly useful for those studying significant individuals or great leaders. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Nelson’s Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Horatio Nelson Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Joseph Banks - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Sir Joseph Banks, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history, or those learning about prominent botanists and naturalists in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Joseph Banks Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Buzz Aldrin Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Buzz Aldrin, particularly those studying ‘Significant People’ in history, or learning more about space travel in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Buzz Aldrin Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.
Abel Tasman - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Abel Tasman, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history, or those learning about people of discovery in geography/ science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Abel Tasman Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
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.