Children will participate in a short study of the importance of music in Ancient Sumer as well as the instruments used. Children will have opportunities to look at instruments uncovered by archaeologists studying the area and will learn about the science of sound before designing, making, and evaluating their own instruments. All learning objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is provided with download.

Great to tie in with the 2018 Olympic Games! Children will look at how sports equipment has changed over time before making a modification of their own. Children will follow the DT process outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum of England, designing their own prototype, making their prototype, and then participating in peer- and self- evaluation of their prototype. When finished the design process, there are also resources included for writing an explanation text (of how their sports equipment has changed over time or how their new sports equipment modifications will work); and writing a persuasive text including an advert about their product. A link to digital files for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------ You might also like: Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text) Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)

In this resource, children will evaluate different chocolates before designing their own assorted chocolates and packaging for Valentine’s Day. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, editable rubrics, and sample recipes to support the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, with links to NGSS listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.

Engage children in circuits, product design, and the scientific method in a fun and meaningful way with littleBits. Within the zip file are six different packs from my shop, which can all also be purchased separately: 1. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4 2. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 3. Mission to Mars: Design a Mars Rover with littleBits 4. Vikings: Battle Modifications with littleBits 5. Digital Stickers for Assessment with littleBits 6. Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM) -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6

Children will investigate jewelry design from around the world before designing their own. In the past, I have used the finished jewelry to sell for our school’s art show. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and links to NGSS in the United States are listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.

Children will learn about the significance of crowns before looking at their chronology and writing an explanation text either about how they have changed over time or the significance of the different parts of a crown. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by clicking on the links provided with download.

2014 National Curriculum of England’s Design Technology (Key Stage 2) objectives will be followed, as children learn about the history of candles and candle making before prototyping, designing, making, and evaluating their own candle. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.

Children will prototype different hat designs and with inputs and outputs using littleBits to design and make a hat with a job. Children will follow Design Technology curriculum objectives as they prototype, design, make, and evaluate their hats. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw with download.

Children will look at different symbols significant to the Vikings and will design a tshirt including the symbols. They will then write an explanation text that describes the different symbols included, as well as the reasons for the design choices. In the past, this unit has worked really well at the end of a Viking study, where the children can show off what they’ve learned. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.

Children will look at the history of Viking warfare and weapons during their invasion of the UK. Children will then design their own defence or weapon modification with littleBits based on a Viking design. In the past, I have introduced this lesson dressed as a Monk at Lindisfarne with the light off and candles lit. I play audio in the background of Monks singing before acting frightened at the arrival of Vikings coming ashore. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.

Including objectives from Upper Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working Scientifically related to designing, making and evaluating their own slime. Base slime recipes are provided - the slime can be made ahead of time for the children to evaluate, or the children can participate in the recipes to reinforce their understanding of fractions (halves). A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 5 & 6

Including objectives from Lower Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working Scientifically related to designing, making and evaluating their own slime. Base slime recipes are provided - the slime can be made ahead of time for the children to evaluate, or the children can participate in the recipes to reinforce their understanding of fractions (halves). A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit

Including objectives from Key Stage 1, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working Scientifically related to designing, making and evaluating their own slime. Base slime recipes are provided - the slime can be made ahead of time for the children to evaluate, or the children can participate in the recipes to reinforce their understanding of fractions (halves). A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ---------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 1 & 2 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 1 & 2 - STEAM Unit

Including curriculum from Key Stage 2, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating their own crayons and packaging. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with purchase. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4

Including curriculum from Key Stage 1, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating their own crayons. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support the learning process. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------------ You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 1 & 2 Working Scientifically with Slime for Years 1 & 2

This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives of the 2014 National Curriculum of England. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce fair testing, as well as different types of variables. This activity gives children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining DT, Maths, and core science. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and base recipes to support with the learning process. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing differentiated slides on Google Classroom or Seesaw. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4

This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw. -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 5 & 6

This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing differentiated slides on Google Classroom or Seesaw. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4

UPDATED with new graphics and HANDS-ON application of ratio for DEEPER LEARNING. This resource has been made using the ratio and proportion objectives for Year 6 from the 2014 National Curriculum of England: Solve problems involving relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts Solve problems involving the calculation of percentages (of measures, and such as 15% of 360) and the use of percentages for comparison Solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found Solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and multiples ADDITIONALLY there is a HANDS-ON RATIO & PROPORTION WITH FOOD for children to apply their understanding in context with cookies, pancakes, and pizza dough. The pack can be used for reinforcement, in Maths centres for review, Morning Maths work, as well as for home learning tasks. ----------------- You might also like: Year 6 Maths: Number and Place Value Year 6 Maths: Operations Year 6 Maths: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Year 6 Maths: Algebra Year 6 Maths BUNDLE