Lesson asks the above question and poses several more. Asks if FAMOUS is different from CELEBRITY. Good for English lessons/PSHE/CITIZENSHIP.

Part two of two. Students discuss whether they have achieved/want to achieve. Could they add/subtract from the list ? Plenty of scope for discussion/adaptation.

' A little Learning is a dangerous thing..' Students assess their colleagues' ability to answer some basic questions.....urban myths. Answers provided and plenty to do. Could stretch over many lessons. Why not involve research ?

Lesson asks students to describe strange trees using similes, adjectives and metaphors. you'll need to adapt to the age group. Totally different but obvious, when you think about it !

Two lessons designed to explore the concept of belonging to a culture. Explores the meaning of identity and poses unanswerable questions. Worksheet involves RAG -ing (Red/Amber/Green) and will provoke debate.

Gives students a broad intro to the basic changes in our language with links to how each stage sounded. Worksheet focusses on Middle English vocabulary.

A new twist on the balloon debate. Students see pics of candidates BEFORE learning about them. Versatile lesson suits all levels and all ages from year 7 upwards.

Lesson asks this question and invites students to consider if they would change their physical nature to attract someone or appear cool.

Illustrated slide-show of the poem. Animated. Has a greater impact this way. Could be shown with appropriate music.

Lesson one deals with origin of fossil fuels and their current usage. H/W task included. All set and ready to deliver. There will be more on this SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TOPIC.

Lesson poses this question, looks at advertising and self-stereotyping. Class debate and discussion.Writing activities included. Feed back to me please !

Innovative classroom activity for study of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Students imagine a date with either of the protagonists. Whole lesson with h/w or extension. adaptable for any play/novel.

21 questions designed to get students thinking creatively and questioning. Illustrated. Ideal for tutor time, assemblies or starters.

A slideshow which asks students to think inside their OWN experiences and reminds them of some aspects of bullying. Use alongside the other Anti-Bullying week resources.

Very short Native American story. Does wonders. Adaptable for English, tutor time Assemblies and Behaviour groups.

Ten ready to use ideas on ensuring you cover a Literacy aspect in your lesson. No effort required at all. All spelling errors etc are deliberate and form part of the challenge for students.

Lesson introduces ORATOR as a mnemonic to aid a swift draft of a persuasive speech. Can be adapted for writing as well. Worksheet task included. Students assess each other for significant progress.

20 questions on Easter around the world. Answers included. Range of questions and cute bunnies.Feedback please !

Lesson for Year 8 but easily adapted as an introduction to thinking about future jobs. Illustrated and with activities included. No photocopying needed!

Short set of templates for Year 6s into 7s. Adaptable to your own school and useful to send out to your feeder primaries.