This is a complete lesson on the journey of the Three Wise Men.
Starts with a key vocab slide looking at the key words they will come across in the lesson.
Then it is the story of the three wise men - matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12
After this there is explanation of the three gifts and what they were.
Then the Epiphany is explained.
We three kings song is then listened to - video from you tube on powerpoint
this is then pulled apart and discussed as to what each section means - this is my interpretation of the song
To finish off the children have some questions to answer on what they have learnt during the lesson.
This could possibly be split into two lessons if needed
This is a powerpoint explains what is rangoli?, when it is made, how the designs are created, what rangoli is made from and what is created in the rangoli pattern.
After completing the powerpoint i would use the dotted maths paper to create their own rangoli pattern.
This lesson looks at the whole Nativity story through famous pieces of art
included is
Annuncation - Leonardo da Vinci, 1472–75
The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC Flemish
The Nativity - Fra Angelico
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni, 1642
The Adoration of the Magi -Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari
Cosimo Tura (early 1470s) - The Flight to Egypt
After each painting there is an explanation of what is shown in the pictures and any symbols.
This is discussion lesson but at the end i have asked the children to choose a picture and explain in as much detail as they can what it shows.
This is an investigation: how do shadows change when the distance between the light source and the object changes?
Firstly it talks about how we make shadows and what a shadow is.
It then goes through the investigation step by step - starting with the question, what equipment, how to make it a fair test (looking at independent and dependent variables), the results and then the conclusion.
It takes the children through step by step as they write it up in their books along the way.
This lesson discusses white light and how it splits into seven colours.
Know what a rainbow is and how it occurs.
looks at how a prism splits the light.
includes the mnemonic Richard of york gave battle in vane - to help them remember the order of the rainbow
What rainbows represent through history
Questions for the children to answer after the powerpoint
Please check out my shop as this lesson follows on from the moulding clay lesson.
This revisits the key facts - birth/ death, where she was born, what type of artist she was, what a sculpture is and a key quote for the children to learn.
this looks at two key sculptures and a discussion is needed of each one - monolith - empyrean and sphere with inner form
The tools are then looked at and what they are used for.
Children then experiment cutting clay with the tools.
This powerpoint is a full lesson based on the primary national strategy - relationships green booklet for years 5/6.
Included is :-
What does it mean to feel embarrassed?
physical and emotional effects of embarrassment
Who can make you feel embarrassed?
Why do we get embarrassed over things?
What influences just how embarrassing we find a particular situation?
What behaviours might embarrassment lead us to use?
What can we do to help ourselves when we feel embarrassed?
They then have some questions to answer on a story about a boy who was embarrased
Starts with vocab slides for that session
Discusses what the Qur’an is and why it is important for Muslims
There is a short recitation of the Bismillah and what that is/ what is means
Looks at how we can represent people through pictures or words. There are two slides - one with just words and they have to guess who the character is and then a following slide with pictures and they have to guess who the character is. Then a discussion is needed as to which is best - words or picrtures.
Then it looks at how Muslims believe it is better for Allah to be described through words (99 names) and it shows then the first 5 names that Muslims refer to Allah as.
There is then a comprehension style task (answers included)
Then as an extension they have to design a poster to help people remember some of Allah’s 99 names.
Please check out my shop as this lesson leads on from the cutting lesson.
During this lesson it looks at the key facts of Barbara Hepworth (recap) - birth/ death/ where she was born and what type of artist she was. Include a quote for the children to remember.
It recaps the previous sculptures that have been looked at and this week introduces - figure for landscape and rock form
Has a recap of the tools that can be used for clay.
Video of how to create textures and patterns on the clay
task- children to create textures and patterns on their piece of clay using the tools provided and things they can find in the classroom.
Please check out my shop as this follows on from the score and slip lesson
During this lesson it looks at the key facts of Barbara Hepworth (recap) - birth/ death/ where she was born and what type of artist she was.
This lesson brings everything together that they have learnt over the course of the term. It reminds them of all the techniques they have used and how they are going to create their own sculpture based on Barbara Hepworth.
Children are shown the four sculptures (monolith - empyrean, sphere with inner form, figure for landscape and rock form) that have been looked at in previous weeks and the children will produce their own using this as a guide.
children to use the skills they have learnt over the term to create their own sculpture
This is a unit of work on Jewish Worship and community.
lesson 1 - To find out about some of the key features of worship in Judaism.
lesson 2 - To understand the significance of prayer in Judaism.
lesson 3 - To find out the meaning of Jewish rituals in relation to joining the Jewish community.
lesson 4 - To find out how belonging to a faith community affects your actions.
lesson 5 - To explore how faith is expressed through worship.
lesson 6 - End of unit quiz
I will be putting these on individually aswell if you are looking for a specific one so please check out my shop :)
This powerpoint looks at what happens in the synagogue and what is important their for Jews.
questions asked and answered - What is a Rabbi?
What is a cantor?
How is the Torah used during worship?
The star of David
It has a video link to a bbc video of a girl talking through the important parts and also a link to an interactive synagogue
Task - list the six features of Jewish worship and their significance.
This powerpoint gives brief detail about why Easter is celebrated - includes a short bbc video
Then looks at the importance of the palm leaf and why it was used.
followed by the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem
I have added a link to a video of what it would have been like when Jesus entered and looked at the word Hosanna and what it means.
There are a couple of discussion questions and then the task is to complete a story board of what happened that day
This powerpoint starts with a brief history of Judaism
looks at orthodox and reformed jews breifly and then the Torah.
Goes into detail about the Shabbat with a short video link about it.
looks at significant items for the Shabbat and for the task there is a comprehension which includes the answers.
This is a complete lesson
it includes:
key vocabulary
different groups of the Christian religion - brief
introduced Holy Communion and why Christians do it
The last supper story
video link to a cartoon version of the last supper
three main Christian views of taking the bread and wine and what it actually means to them
When children have their first Holy Communion and how white is worn to show purity
True or false quiz - can either be done as a whole class or in books
Task - create a poem about Holy communion
It has sentence starters and key words to support
This powerpoint includes 2 sessions on Baptism
The first session inlcudes -
recapping Christian rites of passage
looking at why water is important in our lives
the story of John the Baptist
looking at the famous painting by Joachim Patinir (1515)
short cartoon video of John the baptist
Task - put the story of John the Baptist in order (includes answers)
The second session includes -
recap on John the Baptist
What Baptisms are like now - where they are held and who leads the ceremony
then it goes into detail about each section of the christening and what it symbolises - clothing/ god parents/ sign of the cross/ candles
Task - the children have 5 pictures of the main parts of a christening and they have to write a sentence explaining what each part symbolises
This session is part of a terms topic on Christian Rites of passage so please check out my shop :)
This is a complete lesson. It is part of a set of Christian passage sessions so please check out my shop for more.
Included in this powerpoint -
key vocabulary
What is a wedding?
Before the wedding
who the couple need to speak to after they become engaged
Who takes part in the wedding and what are their jobs
wedding traditions
what happens after the wedding
task 1 - order the day
task 2 - write an explanation for the main parts of the wedding
This is a complete lesson on what Hindus believe happens to them after they die. i have other afterlife lessons in my shop and a full unit of work if you are interested
This lesson includes:
Key vocab
discusses reincarnation
hindu life cycle
Karma
Moksha
Task 1 - sort statements into three sections- what hindus beleive, what hindus do not believe and not relevent at all - relating to life after death
Task 2 - create a diagram with explanations to. describe what happens when someone dies
This lesson is part of a unit that can be found in my shop if you are interested :)
This lesson firstly looks at what actually happens physically to our bodies when we die and then it looks at how christians mark the death of a loved one.
Lesson includes:
Key vocab
What physically happens when we die
looking at external causes of death (brief) the looking at if an external cause doesnt kill you then you will die of old age.
Organ donation
Christian funeral - looks at what happens during the service
Task is a comprehension - answers incuded
This is a complete lesson - i will be adding more titles that run alongside the Islamic Rites of Passage so please check out my shop :)
Within this lesson it includes:
Key vocab
Quick facts about Islam
Where most Muslims live in the world - including map
What is the difference between Islam and Muslim
Each 5 pillar is explained - what it is and how a Muslim can do it
Link to a short bbc video to recap the 5 pillars of Islam
scenario match up to the correct 5 Pillar of Islam
Task - Write three sentences to explain each pillar
extra task - fill in the missing words in a table linked to the 5 pillars