I'm a Geography teacher with experience educating at various levels, ranging from mainstream schools, SEN and extra-curricular tuition. I also have experience in teaching humanities, English and PSHE topics. My resources are designed primarily as schemes of works for mainly Geographical topics with all levels considered
I'm a Geography teacher with experience educating at various levels, ranging from mainstream schools, SEN and extra-curricular tuition. I also have experience in teaching humanities, English and PSHE topics. My resources are designed primarily as schemes of works for mainly Geographical topics with all levels considered
These worksheets help students to develop their understanding of measuring litter and how to use this information to generate tables and graphs of their findings with simple clear instructions and examples
These worksheets help students to develop their undertanding of grid references and how to use them within their work and coursework with simple clear instructions and examples
The best way to illustrate the diversity of Hinduism is through the story of ‘A Mysterious Beast,’ where an elephant comes to the Land of the Blind and the king sends his courtiers to find out what it is. Each man describes a different part of the elephant, all are correct in what they describe, but only in part in comparison to the whole Students learn, as with the elephant, Hinduism is made up of many parts.
There are thousands of gods and goddesses whom Hindus may worship, all with their own special individual characteristics, which allow followers to choose their own deities. Many believe all these gods and goddesses are different aspects of the unchanging ultimate supreme Brahman.
These worksheets include a game which explains how each part of the elephant is described by the blind men and asks the students to explain how this is linked to the Hindu religion. Then, individually, or in groups, the students will create a poster which can come together to show as many of the Hindu god and goddesses as possible – possibly about 30 depending in the size of your class (!). A brief description and image of the gods Ganesh, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Vishnu are included.
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Hindus believe life is divided into four stages called ‘ashramas’: student, householder, wise person and old person. Each stage is different and has its own set of duties.
These worksheets discuss the four stages and their importance, giving the students the opportunity to create their own modern versions.
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There are thousands of gods and goddesses whom Hindus may worship, all with their own special individual characteristics, which allow followers to choose their own deities. Many believe all these gods and goddesses are different aspects of the unchanging ultimate supreme Brahman.
Individually, or in groups, the students will create a poster which can come together to show as many of the Hindu god and goddesses as possible – possibly about 30 depending in the size of your class (!). A brief description and image of the gods Ganesh, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Vishnu are included.
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Hindus believe we are reincarnated after death in accordance with how we have lived our lives. They believe the cycle of birth, death and rebirth can be broken many ways, for example karma and practising meditation and yoga.
Using these worksheets, the students will discuss what they believe happens to us after we die - which can lead to an interesting conversation as students air their different views – and look at karma and three different types of yoga practised by Hindus.
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The River Ganges is important to the people of India’s lives both every day and religiously. Many take the pilgrimage to the river to experience its soul cleansing waters through baptism, or to scatter a loved one’s ashes.
These worksheets discuss what a pilgrimage is, what the River Ganges is important to the people of India and the story of Ganda and Lord Shiva related to it.
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Many Hindus practice meditation and yoga to help them achieve moksha. It involves extreme self-discipline over the mind and body using different exercises. There are various types of yoga which Hindus believe will aid their union with Brahman.
This worksheet looks at three different types of yoga Hindus use and the students discuss how they think these help them.
National Parks are under increasing pressure to attract visitors to them however these visitors bring both negative and positive impacts to the countryside and residents.
These worksheets look at some of the negative impacts visitors can have on National Parks, whether they are social, economical or environmental, and the possible solutions to these.
The best way to illustrate the diversity of Hinduism is through the story of ‘A Mysterious Beast,’ where an elephant comes to the Land of the Blind and the king sends his courtiers to find out what it is. Each man describes a different part of the elephant, all are correct in what they describe, but only in part in comparison to the whole. Students learn, as with the elephant, Hinduism is made up of many parts.
These worksheets include a game which explains how each part of the elephant is described by the blind men and asks the students to explain how this is linked to the Hindu religion.
Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.
National Parks are under increasing pressure to attract visitors to them however these visitors bring both negative and positive impacts to the countryside and residents.
These worksheets look at some of the negative impacts visitors can have on National Parks and whether they are social, economical or environmental.
With a number of National Parks across the country it is not surprising to discover that their landscapes are varied. This worksheet looks at these landscapes and why visitors maybe attracted to these as well as what they can offer the visitors .
National Parks are under increasing pressure to attract visitors to them however these visitors bring both negative and positive impacts to the countryside and residents.
These worksheets look at some of the negative impacts visitors can have on National Parks and the possible solutions to these.
There are fifteen National Parks within Britain, each protected countryside in which everyone can visit, live and work. These worksheets look at their location, distribution and location in relation to other landmarks. Who owns the land within the National Parks is discussed, with also the opportunity to develop their graph skills.
Our National Parks are used by more than visitors and tourists who stay for only a few days. These worksheets primarily at Industry, Ministry Of Defense and Water Companies, Firearms Or Ramblers, Farmers and Local Residents, their uses of the land and how this can effect the local area.
Samara can happen many times but Hindus don’t remember their past lives, however they believe everything they do in their lives will affect what will happen in their next. Freedom from this cycle is called Moksha and Hindus believe there are many ways to achieve this, one being karma.
This worksheet looks at what karma is, discusses examples and how its presents accounts for the existence of evil and suffering.
Alongside the many animals which call the rainforest home, there are about 1.5 million people who also live there. They are able to get everything they need to survive from the forest and in return, the rainforest is treated with respect, making sure no harm comes to it.
These worksheets look at four specific tribes: The Kayapo Tribe, The Yanomami Tribe, The Matsés Tribe, and The Awá Tribe. The students learn how the Kayapo Tribe believe they came to live in the rainforest, compare their own lives to that of the tribespeople, and learn how illegal gold prospectors have threatened the tribespeople.
The lives and gender roles of the Yanomami Tribe are studied through the narrative of a ten-year-old tribe member, who explains the use of face and body paint in their culture. The Matsés Tribe is explored through its many uses of the acate green tree frog and their continuing threat from oil companies who wish to drill within their land. The Awá Tribe is investigated through a video entitled ‘The Earths Most Threatened Tribe.’
The worksheets conclude with the students being given the opportunity to study and present their findings of one of the many other tribes, up to an additional fourteen tribes, believed to be living within the Amazon Rainforest.
A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within these worksheets including: gathering research from print and video; drawing a story board; students annotating their thoughts and ideas; students comparing their own lives with others, and illustrating empathy and support.
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