Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Four lessons aiming to teach sketching still life objects for art. Detailed outstanding planning. Investigate still life art and the artists that made it popular. Sketch objects showing light and dark , good use of shape and space. Evaluate and modify work. Sketch objects in detail, using a viewfinder. (Cezanne) Use knowledge of shape and space to help us create a background for still life. Evaluate work and make ongoing modifications. Use the work of the cubist artists as starting points for own work. (Juan Gris) Draw objects in detail using line and tone. Combine different materials and media to produce a still life. Draw from real life objects. Look at different ways of making a balanced composition. Use different shading techniques to create form. Evaluate and modify work. ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 art design artist study

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic and look at the famous Roman myths and legends using the book Escape From Pompeii. If you want to give it a try, download lesson 1 for FREE here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-escape-to-pompeii-roman-legends-writing-lesson-prepositions-12686029 These ten lessons guide children through the basics of English writing a legend story and how to use prepositional phrases, adverbials and adverbial openers to describe. Fully differentiated resources and sheets to go with each lesson. Detailed planning is also provided. This resource contains over 30 documents! Lesson 1: Use prepositional phrases. Lesson 2: Identify and summarise main events of a story. Lesson 3: Infer character’s feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions. Lesson 4: Plan a character description Lesson 5: Write a character description Lesson 6: Use adverbial openers Lesson 7: To use adverbial openers to write a setting description Lesson 8: To use adverbial openers to plan a Roman legend story Lesson 9: To write my opener and build up for a Roman legend story Lesson 10: To write my problem and resolution for a Roman legend story Documents included: 10 lesson plans 10 PowerPoints (for each lesson) Lesson 1: MA Task, HA Task, Main Clauses sheet, Pictures, Prepositional Clauses sheet Lesson 2: Starter task, x2 storyboards (4 box and 6 box) Lesson 3: HA task, Pictures, Romulus and Remus story, Romulus and Remus summary Lesson 4: Starter task, character plan Lesson 5: LA/MA starter activity, HA starter activity, Lesson 6: LA and EAL Task, MA Task Lesson 7: Roman setting pictures Lesson 8: Story plan Prepositions word mat Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2 Romulus Remus god goddess Jupiter Bee lower ability middle ability higher ability high low medium chilli challenge reading literacy

An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl. Files included: ★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed ★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities ★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes) ★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission) ★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils) ★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing) ★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups) ★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers) These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress. Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher

Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities. Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers. Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive! Files included: ★ Main script ★ Cast list ★ Music activities ★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene ★ The Birth of Gods poem ★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene ★ Olympic Games acting scene ★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem ★ Philosophical Musings acting scene ★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene ★ The Epic of Troy poem Tags: Ancient Greeks History, music, script, outstanding, key stage 2 key stage two

Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. This unit includes: ☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations ☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions ☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment ☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story This unit covers the following skills and knowledge: ☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest. ☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest. ☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives. ☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree. ☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review. ☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit. Curriculum Alignment: This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.

Bring history to life with this captivating KS2 Class Assembly on The Stone Age. This resource is a comprehensive package featuring a well-crafted script, music links, a dance routine, song lyrics, thought-provoking poems, interactive activities, and a storytelling short play. Immerse your students in the world of the past with a presentation that combines information with entertainment. Resource Highlights: ★ Script: A meticulously crafted script that makes learning about The Stone Age enjoyable. ★ Music Links: Enhance the atmosphere with music links that transport your audience to ancient times. ★ Dance Routine: Incorporate movement and creativity into the assembly with a lively dance routine. ★ Song Lyrics: Enrich the assembly with the Stone Age version of We Will Rock You, complete with lyrics for a sing-along experience. ★ Poems: Thoughtful and engaging poems add a poetic touch to your Stone Age assembly. ★ Activities: Interactive activities ensure whole class participation and demonstrate prior Stone Age work. ★ Storytelling Short Play: Exciting short play that brings history to life. 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, Stone Age, Class Assembly, History, Script, Music, Dance, Song, Poetry, Activities, Short Play.

Need an easy-to-follow Ancient Egyptian unit including planning, PowerPoints and worksheets? Look no further! Children will learn all above Ancient Egypt from the basics of location and time period to Ancient Egyptian traditions and culture. These seven lessons are perfect to be used during a half term and are flexible to be used in any order. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced Geography and History subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Resources included: ✸ x7 Lesson Plans ✸ x7 PowerPoints ✸ Blank map of the world ✸ Blank timeline ✸ Building pictures for timeline ✸ Picture clue sheet ✸ Timeline events ✸ Blank map of Egypt ✸ Guidance sheet for Ancient Egyptian society activity ✸ Questions for an Ancient Egyptian slave ✸ Hieroglypics alphabet ✸ x3 Mummification sheets (differentiated 3 ways) ✸ Number system ✸ Egyptian maths workbook ✸ Hook ideas Lesson 1 L.O. To locate Egypt on a map of the World. L.O. To locate the Ancient Egyptian period on a time line. Success Criteria: I can identify Egypt on a map of the world and describe its location. I can say when the Ancient Egyptian period was and place it on a timeline with other important historical periods. I can recall some significant events of the Ancient Egyptian period. Lesson 2 L.O. To recognise the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians. Success Criteria: I know the Nile was an important source of water and made the land fertile for farming in Egypt, as well as being used for transportation. I know the different seasons connected to the River Nile in Ancient Egypt. Lesson 3 L.O. To understand how Ancient Egyptian society was organised. L.O. To know why pyramids were built. Success Criteria: I know that Egyptian society was hierarchical with the Pharaoh as the divine ruler. I understand that beneath the pharaoh, there were different levels of society. I can explain why the pyramids were built. Lesson 4 L.O. To understand why the pyramids at Giza are considered a wonder of the world. Success Criteria: I can give reasons why the Pyramids at Giza are a wonder of the world. Lesson 5 L.O. To be able to use Hieroglyphics to create an image. Success Criteria: I can say why hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt. I can copy and design my own tomb painting using hieroglyphics. y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 geography topic humanities unit lessons atlases atlas features year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ofsted inspection observation sen la ma ha differentiated home learning remote learning Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. This Bonfire Night writing unit is perfect to use in October or November for Bonfire Night firework celebrations! Children will start with a cold write, writing their own Bonfire Night poem before building up to a banger of a senses poem at the end of the unit. They will perform poetry to learn all about onomatopoeia and expression. These five lessons are perfect to be used across a week. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced English subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students in Year 1. Included is: 5 PowerPoints 5 Lesson plans Senses worksheet HA senses poetry writing frame Lesson 1: To write a poem. I can use my senses to make phrases. I can say aloud what a want to write. I can segment sounds in words. I can link words together to make a phrase. I can use a capital letter. I can use finger spaces. I can write letters that start on the line. I can write letters that are a similar size to one another. Lesson 2: To perform a poem. I can learn a line of a new poem and recite it with my group. I can read a poem using a clear voice I can perform a poem with expression. I can perform words with onomatopoeia Lesson 3: To perform a poem. I can work in a group to perform a poem. I can speak with a clear voice. I can use expression and intonation when I perform. I can recognise words that have onomatopoeia Lesson 4 and 5: To write a poem. I can say out loud what I am going to write about. I can use my senses to talk about bonfire night. I can use adjectives to describe Bonfire Night. I can write sentences that include an expanded noun phrase. KS1 outstanding SEN key stage one fire work safety november writing english literacy reading poem poetry 5 senses

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.

Engage your students with this outstanding lesson on Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in civil rights history. This resource provides a comprehensive package, including a detailed lesson plan, a dynamic PowerPoint presentation, two information sheets catering to different ability levels, an information poster template, and an exemplary information poster. Lesson Highlights: ★ Biographical Exploration: Delve into the life of Rosa Parks and her significant role in the civil rights movement. ★ Interactive Learning: Test students’ understanding with multiple-choice questions that reinforce key concepts. ★ Creative Expression: Foster creativity as students craft their information posters, consolidating their knowledge. Files Included: ☆ Lesson Plan ☆ PowerPoint Presentation ☆ x2 Information Sheets (differentiated) ☆ Information Poster Template ☆ Example Information Poster ☆ Images of Rosa Parks Customer Support: Encounter any challenges or have specific requests? Reach out directly to our support team at explore_education@outlook.com for a prompt response. Special Offer: Love this resource? Leave a review, and you’ll receive a resource of your choice for FREE! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Rosa Parks, Civil Rights, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Information Poster, KS2, History, Differentiated Learning, black history, black history month, october 2024, black history month 2024

Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the amazing diversity of animals and their characteristics? Do you want to help them compare and contrast different animal groups, including humans, using interactive and creative activities? If so, this fantastic science lesson is ideal for you! This resource includes a comprehensive lesson plan, a stunning powerpoint and a variety of activity sheets to support your teaching. In this lesson, your students will: ★ Learn about the six main animal groups (amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, birds and insects) and give examples of each. ★ Sort animals into different groups based on their characteristics, such as skin, legs, wings, etc. ★ Explain how animals are similar and different from each other and from humans, and how these characteristics help them survive and adapt. ★ Create a mind map of their current knowledge of animals and their characteristics, using words and images. ★ Read some fascinating facts about animal characteristics and share them in the plenary. This resource is designed to meet the National Curriculum objectives for science at Key Stage 2, and to develop your students’ curiosity and fascination about the natural world. 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. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Science, Animal Characteristics, Animal Groups, Animal Classification, Animal Facts, Animal Similarities and Differences, Animal Adaptation, Animal Survival, Animal Features, Animal Behaviour, Education.

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.

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.

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

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Fully resourced and planned KS2 Honesty Lesson. Includes PowerPoint. Used for an OFSTED observation and rated Outstanding. OFSTED observation interview lesson British Values interview y3 y4 y5 y6 year 4

Do you want to assess your year 1 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists! These checklists are based on the KS1 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding. With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning. These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 1 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Looking to help your Year 6 students prepare for their upcoming Key Stage 2 (KS2) exams? Look no further than this comprehensive and editable SATs Revision Booklet! With 18 pages of targeted content covering all the key areas of the Year 6 curriculum, this booklet is packed with helpful tips, advice, and strategies to help your students pass their exams with flying colors. Inside, you’ll find sections on Multiplication (including methods, times tables, factors, multiples, prime and square numbers, and problem solving tips), Addition (with detailed methods and helpful tips), Division (including the method for long division), Fractions (covering topics such as comparing, simplifying, equivalence, ordering), Telling the Time, Measurements (including temperature, liquid, mass, length, and money), Data Handling (with sections on pictograms, tally charts, probability (including vocabulary), mean, median, mode, and range), Angles, Shape (with information on perimeter, area, symmetry, and nets), Decimals and Percentages, Problem Solving (with tips and strategies for tackling tricky exam questions), Example Exam Questions (to help students get a feel for the format and content of the exam), Glossary (to help students understand key terms and concepts), and Top Tips (to help students approach the exam with confidence). This SATs Revision Booklet is fully editable and comes in a Word document format, making it easy for you to customize the content to meet the needs of your students. With a focus on key exam topics and vocabulary, this booklet is designed to give your students the help and advice they need to succeed in their Year 6 exams. So why wait? Order your copy today and give your students the tools they need to pass their exams with flying colors!

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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your KS1 students about space? Do you want to spark their imagination and curiosity while developing their artistic skills? If so, you might be interested in this space art unit that consists of five outstanding lessons! This space art unit is designed to help children learn about space through various art forms, such as sketching, collage, and clay modelling. Each lesson has a clear learning objective, success criteria, and a PowerPoint presentation to guide you and your students through the activities. You will also find a list of materials and resources that you will need for each lesson. The space art unit covers the following topics and skills: ★ Lesson 1: Sketching aliens from imagination and memory, using light and dark lines, dots, and dashes to create effects. ★ Lesson 2: Creating a final drawing of an alien, based on the sketches from lesson 1, using colour and shading to add detail and depth. ★ Lesson 3: Making a collage of planets in a space night sky, using a variety of materials and textures, such as paper, foil, fabric, and glitter. ★ Lesson 4: ★ Lesson 5: Designing and making a clay alien, based on the drawings from lesson 2, using different tools and techniques to create pattern and texture. This space art unit is suitable for KS1 or early KS2 students, and can be easily adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can also be extended to 7 lessons if you would like to paint the clay aliens after they have dried. This space art unit is a brilliant way to inspire your students to learn about space while creating some fantastic artwork that they can be proud of. It is also a great opportunity to develop their creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills. We hope you enjoy this space art unit and that your students have a blast exploring space through art! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS1 How to Use a Paintbrush - Outstanding Art Lesson ☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons ☆ KS1 African Art 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. Tags: space art, space art unit, space art lessons, KS1 space art, KS1 art art lessons, art unit, space theme, space collage, clay aliens, sketching aliens, drawing aliens, space facts, space trivia, explore education, y1 art, y2 art, year 1 art, year 2 art, year 3 art

This African mask unit can be used across Art and Design & Technology to help children to design and create their own African mask inspired by the culture and traditions of many different African cultures. By the end of this unit, the children will have created their own wearable African mask made from clay. The children will be able to present some key facts about the use of masks in different cultures. They will extend their understanding of the mosaicking technique and practise using sculpting materials with confidence. In this lesson the children will be reviewing what they know about masks and making them out of clay. By the end of the lesson they should have a clear idea of what their mask will look like. In this lesson the children will start to create their mask from clay. They should review their flow diagram from last lesson and be able to use a variety of tools to manipulate the clay ready for decoration. Children will demonstrate in their evaluations an understanding of what makes a good quality ceramic sculpture. tags: ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 culture history geography design and technology D&T key stage 2 ppt african masks planning african mask template facts art making african masks