International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2nd December Presentation / Assembly Key Stages 4 and 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Slavery is not a part of the past. Slavery is around us in the present, but most people don’t even realise it. According to the International Labour Organisation, more than 40 million people around the world are victims of contemporary slavery, more than at any other time in history. (1) This age-appropriate assembly aims to; • Clarify what modern-day slavery is • Raise awareness around the facts and statistics surrounding slavery • Encourage students to think about how they might contribute to ending modern-day slavery Comprising of a; • 39-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This can be used as assembly and/or as an introduction to your Abolition of Slavery activities/project. Why not take a look at another of my Key Stage 4 and 5 assemblies - International Day of Peace / World Peace Day https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/international-day-of-peace-assembly-key-stages-4-and-5-12877682 Many of us only ever see war and conflict at the movies, or on the news. But war is real and has devastating consequences. People lose their belongings, their families, their lives and everything they know of. This drama that seems so far away, is the daily reality for people in conflict zones. Go check out my shop for more assemblies from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

World Bee Day 20th May Presentation / Assembly Key Stage 2 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! To be able to feed the world’s growing population, we need a constant supply of food. Pollinators are very important for human survival as they greatly contribute to our world’s food security. Many believe the most important pollinators for our planet are bees. Bees play a part in every aspect of the ecosystem. The 20th of May is World Bee Day. The purpose of this special day is to spread awareness about the role of bees and other pollinators. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Outline the importance of bees in our world • List a range of fascinating bee facts • Suggest a number of ways we can help protect bees at school and at home Comprising of a; • 31-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your World Bee Day activities. What teachers are saying Used this for our Bee Day celebration! Awesome!!! If you enjoyed ‘World Bee Day’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2021. All rights reserved.

World Oceans Day Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing Presentation / Assembly Key Stage 2 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. Over two thirds of our planet is covered by seawater. Most of this water is found in five oceans, which are all connected. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans. But how much do we know about them? World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to celebrate, help protect and conserve our precious oceans. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Raise awareness of the importance of our oceans for all life forms • Reveal a number of amazing ocean facts • Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans • Ask pupils to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans Comprising of a; • 35-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your World Oceans activities. What teachers are saying My students loved this, thank you! If you enjoyed ‘World Oceans Day’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals PowerPoint Presentation Slides Key Stages 3 and 4 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! When the United Nations held a summit in 2015, world leaders came together and launched 17 new development goals. These goals, which are considered to be more far-reaching than the 8 Millennium Development Goals, will strive to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development and fight inequality by the year 2030. This 25-slide PowerPoint presentation includes; • A brief background around the 17 goals including- The importance of sustainability, The reasons why the goals are important, What the scientists say, How the goals are monitored • The 17 Sustainable Development Goals This is a great way to; • Introduce projects and activities around sustainable development • Integrate global issues into your classroom • Initiate class discussions • Support your lessons • Deepen students’ understanding You may also be interested in the following Presentations for Key Stages 3 and 4. The United Nations A simple and clear introduction to the United Nations, presented in a question-and-answer format. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-united-nations-presentation-slides-key-stages-3-and-4-12857741 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The original wording of the Declaration including the Preamble and all 30 Articles. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights-presentation-slides-key-stages-3-and-4-12845036 Go check out my shop for more PowerPoint presentations and assemblies from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

World Oceans Day Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean 8th June Assembly / Presentation Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans. Our planet depends on the vitality of the oceans to support and sustain it and yet our oceans face major threats as a result of human activity; global climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species and a dramatic decrease in ocean fish stocks. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Raise awareness around the importance of oceans for all life forms • Highlight the major threats our oceans face • Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans • Ask students to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans This can be used as a stand-alone assembly or as part of your World Oceans Day activities. Comprising of a; • 37-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop where you’ll find lots more assemblies from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Earth Day April 22nd Presentation / Assembly Key Stage 2 Save hours of preparation time; simply download and go! Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs help to thrive. That’s why every year on April the 22nd, millions of people around the globe celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day aims to highlight the dangers our planet is facing and encourage us all, to protect it. When Earth suffers, we all suffer. But what can we do? This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Outline some of issues that Earth is facing • Offer suggestions as to how we can make a difference • Demonstrate the beauty of planet Earth • Remind us that we all have a responsibility to act to ensure we protect what we all value: a healthy future for our precious planet Comprising of a; • 38-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Prayer for Earth Day This resource can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Earth Day activities. If you enjoyed ‘Earth Day’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

Earth Day April 22nd Presentation / Assembly Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! We exist because Earth exists. The planet we want to live with and would like future generations to live with, is in trouble. Protecting it has always been a theme of Earth Day, but this call to action is becoming more urgent by the year. Scientists say that the next 10 years will count most in the fight to avert climate change and the loss of millions of species. We all have a responsibility to act to ensure we protect what we all value: a healthy future for our precious planet. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Outline a number of issues that our planet is facing • Offer some suggestions as to how we can make a difference • Remind us of our responsibility to act to ensure we protect planet Earth Comprising of a; • 37-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Prayer for Earth Day This resource can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Earth Day activities. If you enjoyed ‘Earth Day’, go check out my shop for more assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

It’s Christmas! Ten original, percussion-based, Christmas-themed pieces suitable for pupils in years 5, 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for Christmas shows, carol services, reviews and Christmas-themed music lessons. Minimal resources are required, only bells, chime bars, cymbals, glockenspiels, triangles and claves/woodblocks and not all are needed for every piece! Pupils learn about the percussion family, how to play their instruments correctly, how to read, play and perform using lettered score with the option of a traditional notated music score. Pupils also learn to use range of musical terms and signs. Each piece has detailed step-by-step instructions and printable scores. In order to support your delivery, you will find MIDI file recordings of each song. You do not need a musical background to perform these compositions. This pack includes; • Easy to follow, step by step instructions for every piece • Information and support regarding the percussion instruments • A glossary of musical terms and signs • MIDI file recordings of each piece. Where a composition has a piano accompaniment there is an additional piano-only backing track • A set of colourful, printable lettered, graphic and traditional music scores.

Mother Teresa Presentation/Assembly Key Stages 3 to 5 Born in Macedonia, August 1910, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu became one of the most famous humanitarians ever known; Mother Teresa. Saint Teresa of Calcutta was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world. Much has been written about the life and legacy of this extraordinary woman. Her example offers up one powerful, yet simple message to anyone who truly seeks to make an impact on the world – There is nothing that cannot be achieved if you have the right focus, passion and determination to make it happen. This age-appropriate assembly aims to; • Explore Mother’s Teresa’s life and legacy • Ask students to think big • Encourage reflection using several her inspirational quotes Comprising of a: • 51-slide PowerPoint presentation including 21 slides containing inspirational quotes from Mother Teresa • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This presentation can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Women’s History Month project. Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more assemblies from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Summer Solstice Assembly/Presentation 21st June 2021 Key Stage 2 Have you ever wondered why the days are so long in the summer and so short in the winter? The length changes throughout the year. Around June 20th or 21st, we experience what’s known as ‘The Summer Solstice’, which is the longest day of the year. People from many cultures have held summer solstice celebrations for thousands of years. Summer is a time to celebrate renewal, life, fertility and the potential for a good harvest. It’s been celebrated with outdoor feasts, festivals, singing, dancing, and bonfires. This age-appropriate assembly aims to; • Explain the science behind our longest day • Present a number of traditions and customs surrounding the summer solstice. Comprising of a; • 26-slide Power-Point presentation • Detailed script • Summer-related prayer. This informative pack will save you hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Check out my shop for more assemblies from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.