3k+Uploads
2084k+Views
2367k+Downloads
History
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Pointless Game!
Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I've also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing almost 30 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of characters, plot, and themes in 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.'
Round 1. The characters in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Round 2. Quotations from the text
Round 3. Settings, themes, and objects
Round 4. Similarities between Bruno and Shmuel
The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels.
A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!
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.
History of Toys - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of toys over time.
It contains an original text and the step-by-step PowerPoint presentation leading teachers and learners through the post-reading activities.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the 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 session is best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Alan Turing - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Details and Events;
Important Vocabulary;
Alan Turing 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.
Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland - Comprehension Activities Booklet!
This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of Beatrice Garland’s power and conflict poem 'Kamikaze.’ Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
It is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising Beatrice Garland’s power and conflict poem 'Kamikaze.’ It contains comprehensive sections on:
Context;
Line-by-Line Analysis;
Poetic Devices/ Language Devices;
Themes;
Form/Structure;
Poems for Comparison;
The Poet’s Influences.
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).
Tim Berners-Lee Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Tim-Berners Lee, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Tim-Berners Lee 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 Booth Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Booth, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
William Booth 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.
Robert Scott Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Robert Scott as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Robert Scott 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.
Thomas Becket and Henry II - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Thomas Becket and Henry II. It includes details of their lives leading up to and including the murder of Becket in 1170. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Major Events;
Important Vocabulary;
Thomas Becket and Henry II 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.
Stephen Hawking Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Professor Stephen Hawking as a part of their history study of ‘Significant People.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Stephen Hawking 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.
Guy Fawkes Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the conspirator Guy Fawkes, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Guy Fawkes 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.
Diana, Princess of Wales - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Diana, Princess of Wales, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about prominent campaigners in PSHE. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Diana, Princess of Wales Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto 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.
Virginia Woolf - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Virginia Woolf, particularly those studying her works in English or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Virginia Woolf Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images are licensed for commercial use.
Emily Dickinson - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Emily Dickinson, particularly those studying her works in English or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Emily Dickinson Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images are licensed for commercial use.
Roman Mosaics Information Text - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s reading comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of Roman Mosaics.
The resource pack includes the full text (adapted from an internet information article for kids) and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the text 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 session is best suited for children in lower KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older or younger year groups. This resource is suitable for home/ remote learning. These resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Romans - Introduction to the Romans - Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Romans, through:
-learning who the Romans were and when they lived;
-understanding the different periods of the Roman era;
-remembering and sequencing important Roman dates.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Romans, and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic;
-Gathering base information about the Romans through information on the slide show and through watching a short, informative video, including when and where they lived, how they operated and the different Roman eras;
-Gaining an understanding about how the Roman empire spread;
-Following clear instructions and precise dates to create their own timeline of key Roman events;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (20 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson.
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.
Machu Picchu - City in the Sky - Reading Comprehension Lesson!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, whilst enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of Machu Picchu, through reading an age-appropriate ‘National Geographic Kids’ non-fiction text about its history and important features.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the 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 text has been adapted from a web source to ensure that it is clear and age-appropriate. It is provided in both PDF and Word, so that you can make any additional alterations should you wish to.
The session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Mary Anning Whole Class Reading Session and Knowledge Organiser!
This whole class reading session aims to build their understanding of Mary Anning, whilst simultaneously developing their reading comprehension skills.
The resource pack includes the full text (a detailed and original knowledge organiser) and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the text 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 session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older or younger year groups. This resource is suitable for home/ remote learning. These resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Kings and Queens of Britain - Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!
This resource offers a wide range of knowledge retrieval activities for those studying Kings and Queens of Britain.
The activities prompt knowledge relating to a number of British monarchs, but particularly focus on:
-Alfred the Great and unifying the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms;
-Edward the Confessor, the lack of an heir;
-William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings;
-King John and the Magna Carta;
-Queen Anne and the unification of Britain;
-Elizabeth II and the longest reign.
There are a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking activities (over 30 slides in total) which help children to secure all of the important vocabulary, dates, and events from the unit. Research-approved activities include:
-Quick Fire Questions;
-Picture Stimulus;
-Retrieval Grid;
-Fill in the Blank;
-Crossword;
-Vocabulary Busters;
-Fact Dump;
-Rank 5;
-Theme Explorers;
-Anagrams;
and more
These resources are tried and tested in the classroom and have proven successful in helping children to consolidate key information about this historical topic.