Enhance your Key Stage 2 curriculum with our outstanding Rainforest Unit - a comprehensive set of six engaging geography lessons meticulously designed to foster an in-depth understanding of rainforests. This resource is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit, complete with detailed lesson plans, informative PowerPoints, and student-focused worksheets. Lesson 1: Rainforest Regions and Significance In this lesson, students will identify the continents hosting rainforests, label a world map with major rainforest regions, and grasp the significance of rainforests for Earth’s biodiversity. The lesson starts with an intriguing Rainforest Wonder Box activity, setting the tone for exploration. Lesson 2: Rainforest Climate and Adaptations Students will explore the climate characteristics of rainforests, understand why they are called “rainforests,” and identify adaptations of animals and plants. The lesson fosters critical thinking and understanding of how species thrive in rainforest conditions. Lesson 3: Layers of the Rainforest This lesson delves into the various layers of the rainforest, highlighting the unique organisms that inhabit each layer. Students will create engaging visual representations of rainforest layers, enhancing their knowledge of the intricate ecosystems. Lesson 4: Rainforest Animals and Plants Students will categorize and differentiate between rainforest animals and plants, gaining insights into the rich diversity of rainforest life. Engaging activities, including “Categorising Organisms” and “Rainforest Habitat Diorama,” deepen their comprehension. Lesson 5: Amazon Rainforest vs. UK Forest Comparing the Amazon rainforest and a UK forest, students will identify differences and similarities, understand biodiversity, and explore the importance of these ecosystems. The lesson encourages critical thinking and insightful discussions. Lesson 6: Rainforest Conservation and Action In the final lesson, students will comprehend the significance of rainforest conservation and discover ways to contribute. Engaging activities like creating conservation posters or slogans empower students to express their commitment to preserving these vital environments. Our unit equips educators with everything needed for an engaging rainforest unit, including PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Promote geographical understanding, critical thinking, and environmental awareness with our Rainforest Unit. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: Key Stage 2, Geography, Rainforest, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem, Climate, Adaptations, Critical Thinking, Interactive, Engaging, Curriculum, Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Worksheets, interview, ofsted, observation

Need a lesson all about tornadoes? This practical lesson is an outstanding way to teach children about how tornadoes are formed using easy to source materials. This lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets, word bank, extension task and plenary. Files included: ✸ Lesson plan ✸ PowerPoint ✸ Pictures of tornado in a cup ✸ Extension task ✸ Word bank L.O. To become familiar with what a tornado is and how it is formed. Success Criteria: I can create a tornado in a glass using lemonade and salt. I can use the practical task to explain how a tornado is formed and how it works. I can create quiz style questions for the class based on tornadoes and using books from the reading corner. **Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: interview ofsted ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 humanities atlas map mapping weather climate nqt ect interview Climate change Weather Travel and tourism What is Geography Structure of the earth extreme earth earthquakes world uk tornadoes for kids tornados facts worksheet tornadoes lesson explanation ppt assessment

Elevate your geography lessons with this Key Stage 2 lesson focusing on Human and Physical Features. This resource provides a comprehensive package, featuring a lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, and engaging activity sheets. Designed to cultivate a deep understanding, students will learn to identify and differentiate between human and physical geographical features on a map. The lesson uses practical application, as children employ their newfound skills to create their own map. For added challenge, an extension activity prompts the identification of features on a map of London using compass points. Resource Highlights: ★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a seamless teaching experience. ★ PowerPoint: An engaging visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity. ★ Activity Sheets: Thoughtfully designed sheets for interactive and hands-on learning. ★ Practical Application: Move beyond theory as students create their own maps with identified features. ★ Extension Activity: Challenge students with an additional task that explores features on a map of London using compass points. You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 RAINFOREST Geography Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons ☆ KS2 France Geography Unit - 5 outstanding lessons fully resourced ☆ KS1 Piet Mondrian Painting - Outstanding Art Lesson Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Geography, Human Features, Physical Features, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Activity Sheets, Map Identification, London Map, Compass Points, Education.

Start the school year off on the right foot with these 14 KS2 Transition Day / First Day Activities. Designed to foster a positive classroom environment and build relationships among students, these activities will help ease the transition into a new year group. From introductions and expectations to personal learning goals and learner presentations, this resource pack offers a variety of engaging and interactive activities to make the first day a memorable and enjoyable experience. With resources such as bingo card templates, learning shield templates, speech bubble templates, and more, you’ll have everything you need to create a vibrant and welcoming classroom display. Empower your students to reflect, express themselves creatively, and get to know their peers with these fun-filled activities. Perfect for teachers looking to make the first day of school a special and productive one. This set of lesson plans, a PowerPoint and accompanying resources includes 14 activities and ideas and can easily be adapted to suit all KS2 year groups (and even KS1). Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Are you needing a glimpse into the religion of Islam for beginners? This is the Religious Education Unit for you! Created for Key Stage 1 learners, this set of 6 lessons will take young children through the Muslim beliefs using exciting PowerPoints and activities. Learning Objectives covered: L.O: To recognise that God is important in the lives of Muslims and understand the significance of the Shahadah in the Islamic faith. L.O: To recognise and understand the importance of the Shahadah in Islam, and explain its significance in the lives of Muslims. L.O. To understand that Muslims believe in different names for God and identify some qualities or characteristics associated with these names. L.O. To explain why Prophet Muhammad is important to Muslims and understand how his teachings inspire Muslims to lead a good and kind life. L.O. To explain the importance of the Qur’an to Muslims and describe how Muslims treat the Qur’an. L.O. To explain the concept of worship in Islam and identify the significance of worshipping God for Muslims. Included in this RE unit are: ☪ 6 Lesson plans ☪ 6 PowerPoints ☪ Where is God? Worksheet ☪ The Shahadah to label ☪ The Shahadah Worksheet ☪ Names of Allah ☪ Sentence starters ☪ Muhammad and the Cat story ☪ The Tiny Ants story ☪ Muhammad and the Gentle Camel story ☪ Muhammad and the Black Stone story ☪ Bilal, the First Muezzin story ☪ Crescent Moon activity ☪ Respecting the Qur’an Worksheet Perfect for a half term of work, children will build up their knowledge of Islam, what Muslims believe and the key parts of their beliefs.

Discover the enchanting world of mythical creatures through this engaging and comprehensive art unit. Our Mythical Creatures Art Unit consists of five outstanding lessons that will inspire creativity, enhance artistic skills, and encourage critical thinking. Designed for students to explore their imagination, this unit focuses on designing, sketching, modelling, and painting mythical creatures. In Lesson 1, students will embark on a captivating journey by designing their own mythical creature. They will unleash their creativity and utilize their artistic skills to bring their unique creature to life. Through peer feedback and improvement, students will provide constructive criticism and make improvements to their partner’s mythical creature drawing. Finally, they will create a final sketch of their own mythical creature, incorporating improvements and adding vibrant colours using pencil crayons. In Lesson 2, students will delve into the technical aspects of design by transforming their sketches into blueprint designs. They will learn to use bold lines and avoid shading to create accurate and proportionate blueprint designs of their mythical creatures. This lesson will challenge their attention to detail and precision in technical drawing. Lesson 3 introduces the tactile experience of working with clay to bring the mythical creatures to life. Students will shape basic forms using clay and explore different techniques to create their desired shapes. They will learn how to join clay pieces securely, ensuring the durability of their clay models. The lesson also emphasizes the application of descriptive language as students brainstorm and share adjectives that describe their creature’s appearance, behavior, and other characteristics. In Lesson 4, students will add vibrant colors and intricate patterns to their clay models. They will discuss and select appropriate colors and patterns, considering the characteristics of their mythical creatures. Applying the first layer of paint with precision and attention to details, students will bring their models to life. The lesson encourages creativity and critical thinking in color selection and pattern design. Finally, in Lesson 5, students will finalize their clay models by adding details, layering patterns, and covering any grey patches. They will evaluate their project by completing an evaluation sheet, answering thoughtful and honest questions. This self-reflection activity encourages students to assess their own work and provides an opportunity for growth and improvement. This Mythical Creatures Art Unit is a comprehensive and engaging resource that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills. It is suitable for art classes, homeschooling, or any learning environment that aims to inspire imagination and artistic expression. Grab this resource now and embark on an exciting journey into the realm of mythical creatures! ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 sculpture sculpting outstanding unit scheme

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These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 930 questions across 186 worksheets and their answers on a separate document. These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying. These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities. Tags: outstanding questions english literacy key stage 2 assessment

This perseverance assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their challenges in life and create belief in themselves. This is a great assembly to use at any time of the year, particularly at the end of the summer when children are moving on. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 16-slide PowerPoint. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. Key features: ★ Thinking about challenges ★ A story about a persevering ant - Andy the Ant ★ Sharing challenges ★ Making a perseverance pledge ★ Singing with music link ★ Reflection time ★ Prayer key stage 2 key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship hopes dreams determination

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This brilliant unit has five detailed lessons that will help your class learn all about France and it’s physical and human geography. This can be used flexibly over a half term and covers a range of topics, including: Map work Life in France (schools, food and routines) Sheffield v Paris (can be adapted to any English locality) Napoleon Famous French people Each lesson has a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying resources. Resources include: x5 lesson plans Blank map of Europe Labelled map of Europe Blank map of France Information sheet - French food and drink Information sheet - French schools Information sheet - Interview with a British family School life comparison table worksheet Information sheet - Paris Information sheet - Sheffield Editable worksheet - comparing Paris and Sheffield (PDF also included) Newspaper template Storyboard template Wanted poster template French history timeline worksheet French history timeline answers Names of famous French people to research Website links to research Lesson 1: L.O: to know the location of countries in Europe, including France, and to be able to plot human and physical features onto a map. Success Criteria: I know where the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Russia are located in Europe. I can use the points of the compass to help me to plot human and physical features onto a map. Lesson 2: L.O: to understand life in France and the differences and similarities to life in the UK Success Criteria: I know what a typical school day is like in France. I know a French person’s typical diet I can compare life in France to my life in the UK and say what is similar and what is different. Lesson 3:L.O: to compare the physical and human geography of Paris and Sheffield (or any city near you!) Success Criteria: I can locate Paris on a map of France I can locate Sheffield on a map of the UK I can compare their physical geography I can compare their human geography Lesson 4:L.O: to know the history of France around the time of Napoleon Bonaparte and understand how Napoleon changed Europe. Success Criteria: I can make notes using bullet points I can use a time line to show important events I can include some of the events and dates in my work. Lesson 5:L.O: to use the internet to find and present facts. Success Criteria: I know some famous French people I can say why they are famous I can use Google to find websites with key facts including date of birth, why they were famous and death (if applicable) I can present these facts as a slide from a PowerPoint Graded Outstanding by leaders. UPDATED - 21/12/19 Lesson 3 PowerPoint reuploaded - all errors now cleared. UPDATED - 16/01/21 UPDATED - 02/02/22 All resources, PowerPoints and lesson plans upgraded geography history europe ks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2

Bring the fascinating world of woodland food chains to life with this engaging and comprehensive science lesson! Designed to meet national curriculum standards for Key Stage 2, this ready-to-teach lesson equips Year 3-6 learners with a solid understanding of how energy flows through ecosystems. What’s Included: ★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives, interactive activities, and differentiation options for all abilities. ★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Visually captivating slides filled with woodland images, thought-provoking questions, and key vocabulary to spark curiosity and discussion. ★ Woodland Animal & Plant Cards: Colourful, printable cards featuring a variety of woodland organisms, perfect for hands-on food chain creation activities. ★ Exemplar Answer Sheet: An easy-to-read sheet with four exemplar food chains and descriptions for children to check their own work with. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Understanding Food Chains: Students will define and explain the concept of food chains, identifying producers, consumers, and predators. ★ Building Food Chains: Students will use the provided cards to create their own woodland food chains, demonstrating the interconnectedness of living things. ★ Analysing Relationships: Students will analyse predator-prey relationships within a food chain, understanding the flow of energy. ★ Developing Scientific Vocabulary: Students will learn and use key scientific terms related to food chains and ecosystems. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science, specifically addressing food chains and interdependence within ecosystems. ★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively participate in creating food chains, fostering deeper understanding and retention. ★ Teacher-Approved: Created by an experienced educator with a passion for making science fun and accessible. ★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, food chains, food webs, ecosystems, interdependence, science investigation.

Empower your primary school’s computing curriculum with this comprehensive, 8-page progression map! Designed for educators and curriculum leaders, this essential resource outlines the key skills and knowledge students should develop in computing from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6. Key Features: ☆ Clear Progression: Easily track student progress across five key strands of computing: E-Safety, Programming, Multimedia, Technology in Our Lives, and Data Handling. ☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Ensures your computing curriculum meets national standards and expectations. ☆ Detailed Breakdown: Each strand is broken down into specific skills and knowledge for each year group, providing a clear roadmap for instruction. ☆ Practical Guidance: Offers teachers valuable insights into how to scaffold learning and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. ☆ Time-Saving Resource: Eliminate the guesswork of curriculum planning and focus on delivering engaging and effective computing lessons. Benefits: ☆ Confidently Plan and Deliver: Ensure a well-structured and progressive computing curriculum that builds on prior learning. ☆ Assess and Track Progress: Easily identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individual students and year groups. ☆ Support Subject Leaders: Empower computing coordinators and subject leaders to effectively manage and evaluate the computing curriculum. ☆ Enhance Student Learning: Provide a solid foundation in computing skills that will prepare students for the digital age. Ideal for: Primary school teachers, computing coordinators, subject leaders, SLT, and anyone involved in curriculum planning and delivery.

Transform your geography lessons with this outstanding KS2 lesson on Compass Directions. This resource is designed to engage and educate, offering a well-structured lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, and activity sheets that guide students through the cardinal and intercardinal points of the compass. Beyond theory, this lesson encourages practical application as children utilise their newfound skills to write directions for a journey on a map. An extension activity is included to challenge early finishers. Resource Highlights: ★ Lesson Plan: A comprehensive guide to ensure a seamless and impactful teaching experience. ★ PowerPoint: A visually engaging presentation that brings the concept of compass directions to life. ★ Activity Sheets: Thoughtfully designed sheets that facilitate hands-on learning and application. ★ Practical Application: Move beyond theory as students apply compass skills to map reading and direction writing. ★ Extension Activity: Challenge early finishers with an additional activity that reinforces the lesson’s objectives. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Geography, Compass Directions, Cardinal Points, Intercardinal Points, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Activity Sheets, Map Reading, Education.

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This outstanding PE unit has been planned by PE experts and tried in primary schools with real children! Through this unit, children will learn fundamental skills, such as running, jumping and balancing. Each lesson comes with at least two different games for children to play and apply their skills and a warm up and cool down. There are also resource listings so you can ensure you are prepared for each lesson. Learning objectives include: ✸ Develop awareness of speed and distance ✸ Develop fluency, rhythm and balance in running over obstacles ✸ Take off in different ways and land in a coordinated way ✸ Use different jumps to make jumping sequences ✸ To complete a running and jumping course. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Make your reports easy-peasy to write with this bumper pack of report comments for a range of subjects. Differentiated into effort and ability, there are a range of comments for each subject that are easily adaptable for topics. Altogether there are 57 pages of comments included. Documents included: Art Design and Technology Reading Speaking & Listening Writing General comments (2 documents) Geography History Computing Maths (general) English levelled comments (Y3) Maths levelled comments (Y3) KS2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 UKS2 Y5 Y6

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A set of colourful maths resource labels with real photographs representing the items. Brilliant for maths subject leaders and class teachers. These labels are also great for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) or EAL (English as an Additional Language) and helps build language development lower down the primary school. Included in this download are the labels in printable PDF format in a range of sizes including: One to a page Two to a page Four to a page Six to a page Also available: 130 General Classroom Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12725759 Classroom Resource Label Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12726035 123 French General Classroom Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12725992 124 Ukrainian General Classroom Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12725988

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about persuasive text. The included persuasive leaflet is based on a fictional theme park - Adventure Land. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a persuasive text. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a persuasive leaflet. 2, 3 and 4. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a persuasive leaflet. To identify and compare the features of a persuasive leaflet. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

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