The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Transform your Year 3-6 science lessons into an unforgettable jungle adventure with this captivating and comprehensive lesson on rainforest layers!
What’s Included:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide filled with exciting activities and clear learning objectives, designed to make teaching a breeze.
★ Interactive PowerPoint: Vibrant visuals and thought-provoking questions bring each rainforest layer to life, sparking curiosity and discussion.
★ Rainforest Fact Cards: Fun and informative cards for a memorable plenary activity that reinforces learning and encourages independent research.
★ Worksheets: A differentiated worksheet pack to cater to all abilities, including a labeling activity, a descriptive writing task, and a fill-in-the-blanks exercise with a handy word bank.
★ Answer Sheet: Ensure accurate learning and quick assessments with detailed answer key for the worksheet.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Identify and Name: Students will confidently name and identify the four distinct layers of the rainforest: emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor.
★ Describe and Compare: Students will describe the unique characteristics of each layer, including light levels, temperature, and the types of plants and animals that live there.
★ Understand Adaptations: Students will explore how animals and plants have adapted to thrive in the specific conditions of each rainforest layer.
Why Choose This Resource:
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly aligned with the national curriculum for KS2 science, covering living things and their habitats.
★ Differentiated Activities: Suitable for all levels, ensuring every student is challenged and supported throughout the lesson.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is included, saving you valuable prep time and allowing you to focus on teaching.
★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for inspiring young minds and fostering a love of science.
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, rainforest, layers of the rainforest, animal adaptations, plant adaptations, habitats, living things, science investigation.
Introducing a fun and educational free resource for children to learn all about the planets in our solar system! This pack includes two sheets of beautifully designed fact cards that provide key information about the moon, sun, earth, mercury, venus, mars, neptune, uranus, saturn, and jupiter. Each card features an eye-catching illustration of the planet along with interesting facts such as its size, distance from the sun, number of moons, and more. These cards are perfect for classroom displays, science projects, or even as flashcards to help kids memorize important planetary information. Download now for a fun and engaging way to learn about the wonders of our solar system!
Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
A free Christmas quiz presentation set into three rounds with ten questions each. Answers provided at the end. A good fun time-filler activity for the end of the term.
Introducing a fun and engaging resource for young learners to expand their vocabulary and reading skills - a free sight word sheet with space-themed words! Featuring colourful illustrations and easy-to-read words, this sheet is perfect for children aged 3-5 years old to learn and practice new words related to space.
With 48 words in total, including planets, stars, rockets, and more, children will be excited to read and discover new things about the universe.
The visual aids will help with retention and comprehension, making learning enjoyable and effective.
This free resource is a great addition to any space-themed lesson plan or activity.
Download now and blast off into the exciting world of space!
Welcome to our free resource of Rainforest Sight Words! This colorful and engaging sheet has been designed to help children aged 3-5 to learn and recognize sight words associated with the rainforest. Each word is accompanied by a beautiful picture of an animal, plant or insect that can be found in the rainforest, to provide a fun and visual aid for learning. This resource is perfect for use in the classroom or at home and can be printed out as many times as needed. Your little learners will love practicing their reading skills as they explore the fascinating world of the rainforest!
Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
A freebie Christmas crossword and Christmas Codeword puzzle sheet! Comes with answer sheet.
Kick off your KS2 geography with a bang with this Fairtrade unit. There are five lessons and bonus resources to fill your half term with exciting and thought-provoking lessons.
This has previously been tested with Year 4 and Year 5 in a real school, however it is suitable and easily adaptable across Key Stage 2.
Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with updated links and interesting questions to ask your class.
Lesson 1: L.O.: to understand what fair trade is and know where Fairtrade food comes from.
Success Criteria:
I can discuss what Fairtrade is.
I can explain why someone should buy Fairtrade products.
Lesson 2 L.O.: To be able to make a poster to persuade people to buy fair trade produce.
Success Criteria:
Know why fair trade products are 'a good buy’ and how they help some of the poorest people in the world.
Use persuasive language to encourage people to buy fair trade products
Lesson 3 L.O.: To know about some of the countries that make fairtrade goods and share information with others through drama
Success Criteria:
Know where my country is on a world map
Know about the people who live there, including their religion and languages
Know about the climate in my country
Be able to talk about fair trade projects in my country
Lesson 4 L.O.: To know about energy saving and how we can protect the planet through an effective speech.
Success Criteria:
I know where some of the energy used in my home comes from
I understand how energy is wasted at home and at school
I can say why we need to save energy
Lesson 5 L.O.: To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the unfair distribution of water
Success Criteria:
Listen to others- don’t interrupt
If you want to talk, hold out your hand
Respond to what others have said
Try to join in
This unit includes:
✸ x5 Lesson plans
✸ x5 PowerPoints
✸ World map
✸ Fairtrade Packaging
✸ Story of a banana
✸ Cacao Tree Information Sheet
✸ Photos of Fairtrade workers
✸ Diary writing worksheet
✸ Poetry writing worksheet
✸ The journey of a raisin worksheet
✸ Discussion sentence starters
Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
Tags: ofsted geography topic theme history countries world flags fair trade rights equality PSHE Key Stage Two y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 6 discussion
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about food and its connection to geography and technology? Do you want to help them learn about nutrition, sustainability, sourcing and processing of food? If so, this food unit is perfect for you!
This unit consists of eight outstanding lessons that cover the following topics:
★ Food groups and balanced diets
★ James Lind and scurvy
★ Food miles and products
★ Consequences of food choices
★ Fairtrade principles and products
★ Ingredient sourcing and processing
★ Chocolate production and history
★ Food technology skills and evaluation
Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for geography and food technology. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information.
This food unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who are interested in food and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography and food technology lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as health, environment or global issues.
Download this food unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of food!
You may also be interested in…
☆ KS2 DIG FOR VICTORY Food Technology Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
☆ KS2 Chocolate Unit - 5 Outstanding Geography Lessons
☆ KS2 Fairtrade Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
Customer Support
If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products.
Special Offer:
We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer.
SEO tags: KS2, food, geography, food technology, nutrition, sustainability, sourcing, processing, key stage two
Get ready for The Aztecs! These 10 outstanding history and geography lessons are the perfect way to teach your children all about the Aztecs over a half term or term. This unit is packed with 46 files!
Children will begin with where and when the Aztecs lived to using real-life artefacts to discover more. Packed with exciting videos and resources, this unit comes fully resourced and planned with detailed lesson plans provided for each lesson.
Created by an experienced humanities subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Children will find out about:
When and where they lived
Aztec artefacts
Aztec artefacts
Everyday life
Aztec Gods
Tenochtitlan (Aztec capital city)
Aztec clothing
Sacrifices
Designing an Aztec chocolate bar
Aztec diet
Resources included:
★ x10 PowerPoints
★ x10 Lesson Plans
★ Starter assessment
★ Blank map of Mexico worksheet
★ Complete map of Mexico
★ Timeline worksheet
★ Timeline answers sheet
★ Civilisation video notes worksheet
★ Video about Aztec civilisations
★ Artefact pictures
★ Artefact teacher notes
★ Artefact discussion questions
★ Solving mysteries video
★ Artefact pictures and information sheets
★ Artefacts worksheet
★ 25 Facts about Aztecs video
★ Aztec Empire video
★ x2 Everyday Aztec life texts
★ Fact file template
★ Note taking sheet
★ x2 differentiated Aztec gods worksheets
★ Aztec gods information sheet
★ Aztec gods fact table
★ Aztec gods note taking sheet
★ Aztec gods Top Trumps template
★ Top 10 Aztec gods facts sheet
★ Life in Tenochtitlan information sheets
★ Tenochtitlan maps
★ Life in Tenochtitlan video
★ Clothing fact sheets
★ Clothing worksheet
★ Aztec fashion video
★ Discussion sentence starters mat
★ Chocolate bar design sheet
Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2
Perfect for creating a display about a 1980s topic, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too.
Uploaded in PDF format.
Perfect for creating a display about animals, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too.
Uploaded in PDF format.
Elevate your art curriculum with our Food Art Unit comprising 3 outstanding lessons. This comprehensive resource, suitable for both KS1 and KS2, has been thoughtfully planned by an experienced art lead. They can be taught over 5 lessons.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of work for inspiration.
★ Resource sheets
Key Objectives:
★ Develop line-making skills and create observational drawings from life with a keen focus on detail.
★ Learn the art of single and cross-hatching to achieve diverse artistic effects.
★ Utilise oil pastels to craft a vibrant fruity composition while applying the techniques learned.
★ Dive into the world of clay to craft miniature 3D pieces of fruit.
Customer Support:
If you have any issues with this resource or specific requests, feel free to contact us directly at explore_education@outlook.com for the quickest response.
Special Offer:
Love this resource? Leave a review, and you’ll receive a resource of your choice for FREE! Just email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review.
You may also be interested in…
☆ KS2 DIG FOR VICTORY Food Technology Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
☆ KS2 Food Unit - 8 Outstanding Lessons - Geography / Food Technology
☆ Water Themed Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons
Tags:
Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, year 1, food art, food activities, topic, geography, clay, malleable, lesson plan, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, pastel, sketching, artists, artwork, shading, hatching.
Enhance your art lessons with this comprehensive Food Art Unit." It’s a fantastic resource for both KS1 and KS2, expertly planned for a creative and educational experience.
Explore European geography with our engaging “Europe Geography Lesson” designed for primary students! This resource makes learning about temperature and rainfall differences across various European locations a breeze while developing essential graphing skills.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets
Clearly defined learning objectives and success criteria to guide students through the process of collecting and analyzing data from different European regions.
Students create simple and clear graphs to represent their data, allowing for easy comparisons and insights into environmental trends in Europe.
Interactive starter activity to highlight the importance of understanding European geography, where students can share their prior knowledge of temperature and rainfall.
Main segment introduces data sets containing temperature and rainfall information, teaching students how to read units of measurement and patterns.
Activity 1 involves small group work where students analyze specific data sets, identifying significant temperature and rainfall patterns, discussing findings, and making predictions.
Activity 2 guides students in creating basic graphs using graph paper or software, emphasizing clear labeling and appropriate scales.
Activity 3 leads to a class discussion where groups share and compare their graphs, identifying similarities, differences, and exploring possible reasons behind observed patterns.
Plenary activity helps students reflect on their learning journey and share conclusions about the environmental conditions in selected European locations.
This comprehensive resource provides all the necessary materials to effectively engage primary students, including data sets, graphing tools, and discussion prompts. Make European geography fun and educational with our captivating Europe Geography Lesson!
Explore Spain and the UK with our “Comparative Geography Lesson.” This resource helps students compare cultures, trade, and travel. They’ll learn about similarities, analyze connections, and discuss how geography influences everything.
Activities:
☆ Compare traditions and languages.
☆ Explore trade and travel routes.
☆ Understand how geography affects culture, trade, and travel.
The lesson starts with an engaging intro. Then, students learn about Spain and the UK. They compare cultures and trade, discussing geography’s role.
In Activity 1, students work together on cultural cards. They share what’s special about each place. Activity 2 has students tracing routes on maps and discussing connections. Activity 3 explores how geography impacts everything they’ve learned.
The lesson ends with a group discussion. Students share what they’ve discovered. We’ll assess their understanding based on participation, discussing connections, and considering geography.
This resource includes a lesson plan, PowerPointcards, maps, worksheets, and discussion ideas. Help students learn about Europe’s connections with our “Comparative Geography Lesson”!
Explore Europe with our outstanding Geography Lesson! Students will learn about different parts of Europe, share their thoughts, and have meaningful discussions about climate, landmarks, culture, and what interests them.
We start with a fun activity to get students thinking about European places they know or want to visit. Then, we dive into the main part of the lesson, using exciting pictures and videos to understand how these places affect our opinions.
In Activity 1, students make collages of their favorite European spots and show them to the class. Activity 2 has small groups talking about their dream European holidays while thinking about what we’ve learned. Finally, in Activity 3, students present their top European pick with facts or stories.
At the end, students walk around to see each other’s work and think about what they’ve learned. During the lesson, students practice sharing ideas, having good conversations, and showing what they think in a clear way. They’ll also learn more about Europe’s geography and culture.
ks2 ks3 uks2 lks2 y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks3 y7 y8 outstanding humanities ofsted interview observation supply teacher no prep
Explore European geography and culture with our engaging lesson from the European Geography series. This lesson enhances students’ understanding of European countries and their unique characteristics using maps, atlases, globes, and digital tools.
Start with a map activity to identify countries, followed by an exploration of Europe’s diverse landscapes, history, culture, languages, and landmarks. Activities include labeling countries, locating geographical features, and interactive mapping.
Assess engagement, accuracy in locating countries, and understanding of characteristics. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, printed and digital maps, atlases, globes, and digital mapping tools.
Deepen students’ knowledge of European countries and their distinct attributes, fostering appreciation for Europe’s diversity and cultural richness.
Tags: Outstanding, observation, interview, lesson, PowerPoint, year 3
Explore Europe’s geography, cultures, and landmarks with our comprehensive Europe Geography Lesson. This lesson emphasizes the impact of geography on history, culture, and society, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Activity 1: European Country Hunt
Guess countries based on geographical features, landmarks, or cultural aspects in an interactive game.
Activity 2: Creating a Geography Collage
Select a European country, create collages illustrating its geography, landmarks, and culture.
Activity 3: Travel Brochure Challenge
Research and design travel brochures for assigned European countries, emphasizing geography and attractions.
Students engage in discussions, group activities, and receive feedback. Assess their ability to identify geographical similarities and differences. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, map, visuals, and worksheets. Deepen students’ global awareness with our Europe Geography Lesson.
Delve into Europe’s iconic landmarks with our comprehensive “Europe Geography Lesson - Famous Landmarks” resource. This resource offers a deep exploration of Europe’s cultural heritage through well-known sites like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.
Students will develop map skills, historical understanding, and cultural appreciation as they engage in activities such as landmark descriptions, map marking, and travel adventure planning.
The resource includes a PowerPoint presentation, visuals, blank maps, and travel brochures, providing a thorough exploration of Europe’s famous landmarks.
Connect students with Europe’s cultural tapestry through this engaging and informative lesson.
Explore European geography with our comprehensive lesson on Equator, Hemispheres, Time Zones, and key areas. This resource covers Europe’s unique characteristics, climate, seasons, and time differences’ impact on travel.
Learn about latitude lines, regions, and key geographical areas globally and in Europe. Activities include labeling maps, analysing climate charts, and a time zone travel challenge to calculate arrival times across Europe.
The lesson wraps up with an interactive trivia game. It includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint, printable maps, climate charts, and trivia cards. Engage students with clear learning objectives and activities, fostering curiosity about geography.
KS2 KS3 LKS2 UKS2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 y3 y4 y5 y6 ofsted interview outstanding
Embark on a comprehensive and enriching learning adventure with our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle. This all-inclusive bundle features three essential units for each week: Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum. Aligned with the EYFS framework, each unit offers six weeks of captivating lesson plans and accompanying PDF resources, providing you with a treasure trove of 90 engaging lessons to captivate and educate your young learners.
Week 1: Introduction to Explorers
In the Literacy unit, students will develop communication, language, and literacy skills through interactive activities, storytelling, and writing tasks, while the Maths unit will reinforce numeracy concepts through exploratory and hands-on tasks. The Wider Curriculum unit will introduce students to explorers’ lives, fostering an appreciation for history, geography, art, science, and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education.
Week 2: Famous Explorers
The Literacy unit brings famous explorers to life through captivating reading materials, role-playing exercises, and writing prompts. The Maths unit continues to strengthen numeracy skills, while the Wider Curriculum unit delves deeper into history, geography, art, science, and PSHE topics related to famous explorers.
Week 3: Arctic Animals
Students will explore Arctic animals’ unique characteristics and habitat through engaging Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum units. The Literacy unit incorporates reading comprehension, descriptive writing, and creative activities, while the Maths unit integrates Arctic-themed problem-solving, measurement, and pattern recognition. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into scientific concepts, art exploration, and geographical understanding of the Arctic region.
Week 4: Rainforest Explorers
The Literacy unit immerses students in the wonders of rainforest exploration through reading, writing, and imaginative activities. In the Maths unit, students will encounter rainforest-themed numerical challenges, shape recognition, and data interpretation. The Wider Curriculum unit deepens understanding through rainforest science, geography, art, and PSHE lessons.
Week 5: Exploring the Ocean
Students will dive into oceanic adventures with the Literacy unit, where they will engage in reading, writing, and speaking activities centered around marine life. The Maths unit reinforces numeracy skills through ocean-themed problem-solving and data analysis. The Wider Curriculum unit explores marine biology, geography, art, and PSHE, encouraging a deeper connection with the ocean environment.
Week 6: Exploring Space
The Literacy unit takes students on a cosmic journey through reading, writing, and imaginative tasks related to space exploration. In the Maths unit, students will encounter celestial-themed numeracy challenges, shape recognition, and spatial reasoning. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into astronomy, geography, art, and PSHE lessons, expanding students’ understanding of the vastness of space.
With our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle, you will have a wealth of resources at your fingertips to create an immersive and well-rounded learning experience for your young explorers. From literacy and maths to a wide range of subjects in the wider curriculum, this bundle provides a comprehensive foundation for their educational journey.