A complete 15 slide Geography lesson about seas and oceans. The lesson offers opportunity for pupils to learn the difference between seas and oceans, use key geographical vocabulary and work in pairs to develop atlas and map skills. Includes simple data for pupil use to analyse ocean size and depth. There is an end of lesson assessment activity.
EYFS Parts of a Flower board game
A simple game for 2-6 players to help pupils learn and say the names of three parts of a flower (petal, stem and leaf). Six different coloured game boards and instructions for two games included. Useful for small group activity with an adult to ensure pupils repeat and practise the key vocabulary.
Can be used with a range of topics including ‘Growing’, ‘Outdoors’, ‘Summer’ etc.
Myth story template
KS1 & 2 Myth story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own mythological writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing myths and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting and plan the structure of their story.
Great to use following a myths writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics : Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece, Greece, Heroes and Heroines/Superheroes.**
EY/KS1 Signs of Winter Powerpoint of 29 slides.
Learning Objectives:
• To know the names of the winter months.
• To recognise the signs of winter around me.
• To explain some fun activities I can do when it snows.
• To sort clothes into summer/ winter seasons.
The slides include photographs of winter weather, reasons why some people stay indoors during the cold or icy weather and fun activities outdoors in winter. There is a simple warm/cold weather clothes matching activity and a template for pupils to design a winter hat.
Slides also include signs of winter in nature: plants, birds migrating, frozen lakes/ponds, snowstorms, icicles, footprints in the snow. The final slide is a simple winter acrostic poem which can be used as an example for pupils to use as a starting point before writing their own poem.
Cross curricular KOW /Science work on topics of ‘Seasons’, ‘winter’, ‘Animals’, ‘Nature’.
KS2 powerpoint lesson on the artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Series of 24 slides telling the story of his life and works. The slides are interactive and promote discussion within pairs and small groups. Pupils will learn the features of art nouveau/deco architecture and furniture design, identification of geometric shapes in designs, and use of images to create their own geometric pattern/design. Pupils will use the Mackintosh rose as a stimulus to create their own floral design and identify the features of Mackintosh’s watercolours through comparison of his most famous works. There is a link to a Youtube clip explaining how to paint with watercolours and the final activity is a research task to find out the auction price of some of Mackintosh’s works.
Can be used as a whole lesson or series of lessons which lead into practical cross curricular activities.
**Greece today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons. **
**Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts(included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Greece’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Greece as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Greek at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Ancient Greeks, The Olympics, Myths and Legends, Europe etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Greece in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Greece.
I could describe where Greece is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Greece.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe what Mediterranean climate and ‘sub-tropical’ mean.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Greece.
I could compare population graphs for Greek cities and explain reasons for population problems Greece faces now and in future years.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘Mediterranean climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in Greece.
I should explain how the location of Greek cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifestyle of the Greek people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Greece.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Greece.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Greece.
**
KS1/2 Transition and new pupils : All about me blank information template.
A simple template for pupils to complete to share facts and information about themselves in written form. Information includes family, friends, interests and likes/dislikes plus a space to draw a self -portrait or stick on a photo.
Great to use with a new class or for a new pupil or as a transition exercise for a new teacher.
KS1 & 2 Autumn Acrostic poetry templates. Four blank templates with the headings Autumn, Scarecrow, Leaf and Farmer. Each poem has a corresponding word mat of Autumn words help pupils start a new line of their poem. The shorter poem templates can be used with younger or SEN pupils.
Links to cross curricular work on Poetry, Seasons, Autumn, Colour, Outside, Gardens.
KS2 Geography – Discover the Arctic Circle powerpoint lesson of 24 slides.
Learning Objectives
I must find the Arctic in my atlas.
I must recognise the symbols for the points on a compass.
I should identify the lines of latitude and longitude on a map or globe.
I should explain the term ‘Arctic Circle’.
I could describe where the Arctic Circle is in the world using geographical vocabulary and name some places located there.
The lesson uses pupil starting points and encourages partner and group discussion. Written tasks are built into each stage of the lesson following a discussion task, map or globe work. The introduction asks pupils to describe the arctic landscape and arctic animals using a selection of photographs. They use this information to build up a picture to guess the place –the Arctic!
The lesson moves onto a simple explanation of latitude and longitude and the points on the compass. Pupils will need a map or globe to explore the tasks fully and identify the Arctic Circle.
There are 2 YouTube links – a latitude and longitude song (great fun!) and a short clip about Arctic wildlife which could be used as a starter for a follow up lesson.
There is a simple optional assessment task at the end of the lesson.
KS2 set of 2 differentiated Geography physical features of the Arctic worksheets.
Worksheet 1 – Match the key physical feature vocabulary (ocean, coastline, sea ice, river, mountain, glacier, iceberg) to the photographs.
Worksheet 2- Cut out and stick physical descriptions (as worksheet 1) next to the photographs.
Useful for Geography topics on ‘Water’, ‘Glaciers’, ‘Explorers’, ‘Arctic’.
KS2 Set of x 22 “Who am I?” Famous Explorers cards featuring 20 of the most well- known explorers from early civilization until present day. Each card has up to four simple facts alongside a photograph of the explorer. Includes Amundsen, Armstrong, Columbus, Earhart, Cook, Bonnington and more!
Can be used as part of a timeline or as historical Geography/ famous explorer research cards. Great for playing a range of games with small groups to encourage knowledge of explorers and their most famous expeditions eg– Guess who?, Pairs(using 2 sets of the cards), Snap (using 2 sets of cards), Who am I?
Comprehensive weekly plan based on the story "We're all going on a bear hunt'. Includes differentiated planning in Literacy and Numeracy for HA, MA and LA groups. All activities are cross curricular based on EYFS curriculum.
KS1 & 2 Poetry review blank template. A quick review resource for pupils to use to comment on poems they have read in class and as part of a special Book Day or library events. Space to write a short summary, identify key vocabulary, repetition, rhyme and a space to rate/recommend the poem. Great to use in a class library for pupils to share ideas about their favourite poems and poets.
KS1 & 2 Horror story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own horror writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing horror stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, scary setting , cliff-hangers and the structure of their story.
Great to use following a horror writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics : Halloween, Night, Feelings.
Theseus and the Minotaur Bundle
Set of English topic related resources
Theseus and the Minotaur Diary example with 24 KS2 comprehension questions.
Set in pre 40AD, Theseus writes about his observations as he travels on his quest to slay the Minotaur. The diary is written in the first person and is separated into two main sections (Part 1: The quest to slay the Minotaur/ Part 2 : The return to Athens). Each part is broken into smaller, readable sections based upon location as Theseus travels through the myth. This recount demonstrates features of a diary and acts as a continuous recount of the event including Theseus’s personal feelings and points of view.
Can be used as a stimulus for Myths and Legends, creative writing and to identify the features and structure of diary writing or as a Recount Checklist activity.
Also attached are two sets of 12 comprehension questions relating to each of the two parts of the text.
Comprehension Learning Objectives:
I can respond to a range of texts.
I can locate ideas and use information.
I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason.
I can deduce and infer ideas from the text.
I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers.
Guided reading based on Theseus and the Minotaur with learning objective, suggested questions (7) and a simple chronological story activity.
Learning Objective:
I can retell the myth Theseus and the Minotaur.
I can summarise the story.
I wrote this shorter version of the myth for a Year four reading group but it could be used with HA Y3, LA Y5 and Y6.
Fits well with cross curricular topic work on Ancient Greeks, Greece, Myths and Legends, Mythological beasts and narrative writing.
Theseus and the Minotaur set of 4 English descriptive worksheets for LA/MA KS2. Learning Objective: I can use key words to describe mythological characters.
Worksheet 1: Adjective selection from a prepared set of vocabulary to best describe questions about Theseus, the Minotaur and the labyrinth.
Worksheet2: Noun, verb, adjective brainstorm to describe Ariadne, Athena, King Minos, Theseus, the Minotaur.
Worksheet 3: Creating own mythological beast and adding verbs and adjectives.
Worksheet 4: Simple label the characters cut and stick activity.
Can be used following introduction of the myth to develop vocabulary and language in writing.
Story board activity. Simple summary of the story of Theseus and the Minotaur reduced into six boxes with blank spaces for pupils to fill in the missing word in the sentences. Suitable for SEN/LA KS2.
This bundle can be used for cross curricular topics English -Myths and Legends/ writing a diary or recount, comprehension. History – The Greeks/ Greek Gods and Goddesses, Mythical Beasts, Geography – Greece.
Myth planning template with structure and ideas for pupils to use to plan their own myth.
KS2 Deserts of the world. Powerpoint lesson(s) of 32 slides with key questions and short related paired activities. Pupils will need to use a world atlas or map in pairs. Included is a link to a short Youtube clip about the largest world deserts.
Learning Objectives: To know and recognise the features of a desert. To understand the differences and similarities between tropical and polar deserts. To locate deserts on a map. To identify countries where deserts are located. To understand that some plants, animals and humans can survive in the desert.
There is specific reference to the Sahara, Mojave, Namib, Arctic Deserts.
Can be used as a discrete lesson or part of a series of lessons to dip in and out.
KS1 & 2 Eye witness recount /diary account of the Great Fire of London
Set in September 1666, James Shirley, Dramatist, writes about his observations as the fire takes hold of and destroys London. This example demonstrates features of a diary and acts as a recount of the event including personal feelings and points of view.
Useful in the lesson for pupils to use to identify features and structure of diary writing or as a Recount Checklist activity.
Can be used in cross curricular History topics on The Great Fire of London or Samuel Pepys diary.
KS1&2 Christmas Nativity story sequencing activity.
Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order.
Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text.
Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order.
Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text.
EYFS/KS1 summer picnic activity sheet.
Learning objective : I can choose and name at least 8 things to put in a picnic basket.
A simple observation and identification activity for pupils before undertaking an out of school visit (to the beach, woods, park). Pupils draw what they will need for a picnic.
There is a simple picture/word key at the bottom of the worksheet to help pupils identify 8 common items found in a picnic basket.
Can be used as a follow up activity for topic work on ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, seaside, summer, ‘We’re going on a picnic!’ by Pat Hutchins etc.
Greek Myths:Theseus and the Minotaur storyboard with missing words.
Theseus and the Minotaur summarised into six boxes with key words omitted for pupils to add.
Text is simple and would suit LA learners.
Links with topics on Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece.