The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Dive into the fascinating world of Hinduism with this ready-to-teach KS2 lesson! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this resource explores the major Hindu gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their importance in Hindu beliefs and practices.
What’s Included:
★ Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives and engaging activities to suit different learning styles.
★ PowerPoint Presentation: Visually appealing slides with images of Hindu gods and goddesses, their stories, and their significance in Hindu culture.
★ Hindu God Information Cards: Informative cards detailing the attributes, powers, and stories of major Hindu deities, perfect for individual or group research.
★ Differentiated Worksheets: Three levels of worksheets (lower, middle, higher) to cater to different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and engaged.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understand Hinduism: Learn about Hinduism as a major world religion, its core beliefs, and its many gods and goddesses.
★ Explore Hindu Deities: Discover the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and other important gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their roles in Hindu mythology.
★ Develop Cultural Awareness: Gain an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and its impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide.
★ Get Creative: Design your own Hindu god, showing what you’ve learned about the characteristics and attributes of Hindu deities.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering Hinduism and its key beliefs and practices.
★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to keep students interested and involved.
★ Differentiated for All: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, providing support and challenge for every student.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable time.
Spark curiosity and understanding about world religions and cultural diversity with this lesson on Hindu gods!
Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Hinduism, Hindu gods, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.
Ignite a passion for science and the natural world in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of five ready-to-teach lessons! Designed for Years 3-6, these lessons delve into the fascinating topics of habitats, food chains, animal adaptations, and classification, providing a well-rounded learning experience that meets national curriculum standards.
Lesson 1: Amazing Animal Adaptations for Extreme Environments
★ Uncover the incredible ways animals have adapted to thrive in harsh habitats like the Arctic and desert.
★ Explore physical and behavioral adaptations, from thick fur to camouflage.
★ Conduct research, create fact files, and present findings to the class.
Lesson 2: Unearth the Secrets of Woodland & Garden Microhabitats
★ Venture outdoors to investigate the diverse microhabitats found in gardens and woodlands.
★ Discover the unique creatures that call these microhabitats home.
★ Learn how different animals depend on their environments for survival.
Lesson 3: Crack the Code with Classification Keys
★ Introduce students to the concept of classification and its importance in science.
★ Learn how to use and create branching keys to identify and organize living things.
★ Develop observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.
Lesson 4: KS2 Food Chains: Outstanding Science Lesson on Woodland Ecosystems
★ Explore the interconnectedness of living things through food chains in woodland habitats.
★ Identify producers, consumers, and predators, understanding the flow of energy.
★ Create food chains using interactive cards and analyze predator-prey relationships.
Lesson 5: Hedgehogs - Habitats, Diet & Conservation
★ Delve into the secret lives of hedgehogs, their habitats, and seasonal diets.
★ Learn about hibernation and the challenges hedgehogs face in the modern world.
★ Design creative posters to raise awareness and promote hedgehog conservation.
Why Choose This Bundle?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key KS2 science topics on living things, habitats, and interactions within ecosystems.
★ Engaging and Hands-On: Includes a variety of activities, from outdoor exploration to interactive presentations and creative projects.
★ Differentiated Instruction: Caters to all abilities and learning styles, ensuring every student is challenged and supported.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for science and the natural world.
★ Ready-to-Use: Includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and additional resources for a seamless teaching experience.
Inspire a love of science and the environment in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of lessons!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal adaptations, habitats, food chains, ecosystems, classification, living things, science investigation, outdoor learning.
Inspire your KS2 students with this engaging science lesson on the fascinating world of hedgehogs! This comprehensive resource delves into their habitats, diet, and the challenges they face, empowering students to become hedgehog heroes.
What’s Included:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives, interactive activities, and differentiation options for all abilities.
★ Informative PowerPoint: Visually appealing slides filled with hedgehog facts, images, and discussion prompts to spark curiosity and learning.
★ Website & Ideas Sheet: A curated list of reliable resources and creative ideas to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Habitat Exploration: Students will discover the diverse habitats where hedgehogs live and the resources they need to thrive.
★ Seasonal Diet Changes: Students will learn how hedgehogs adapt their diet throughout the year, from insects and worms in warmer months to berries and fruits in autumn.
★ Hibernation: Students will understand why hedgehogs hibernate in winter and the importance of a safe, undisturbed hibernation site.
★ Conservation Efforts: Students will explore the reasons behind declining hedgehog populations and learn how they can help protect these beloved creatures.
★ Campaigning for Change: Students will design creative posters to raise awareness and promote hedgehog-friendly gardens.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science, covering living things and their environments.
★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively participate in discussions, research, and creative projects, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by an experienced educator with a passion for wildlife conservation and environmental education.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time.
Empower your students to become hedgehog heroes and make a positive impact on their local environment!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, hedgehogs, habitats, diet, hibernation, conservation, wildlife, environment, science investigation.
Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters.
This is the second set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 1 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12553995
What’s Inside:
★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage.
★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities.
★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively.
★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage.
★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum.
★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words.
★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles.
★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go!
Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar!
Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.
Get your KS1 students excited about physical activity with this fun and engaging 5-lesson unit on bat and ball games! Designed to develop fundamental movement skills and hand-eye coordination, this resource is perfect for introducing young learners to the joy of sports and games.
What’s Included:
✰ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, warm-up activities, skill-building exercises, and fun games.
✰ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are adaptable to various skill levels, ensuring all students feel successful and challenged.
✰ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential skills like throwing, catching, striking, and teamwork through a variety of engaging activities.
✰ Creative Themes: Each lesson is themed to capture children’s imaginations and make learning fun (e.g., jewellers, cave people, chefs, ants).
✰ Progression of Skills: Lessons build upon each other, gradually increasing the complexity of skills and game play.
Key Learning Outcomes:
✰ Movement Skills: Students will develop fundamental movement skills like throwing, catching, striking, running, and dodging.
✰ Hand-Eye Coordination: Students will improve their hand-eye coordination through practice with bats, balls, and other objects.
✰ Teamwork: Students will learn to cooperate and communicate effectively with their peers during team games.
✰ Sportsmanship: Students will develop good sportsmanship and fair play through positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Why Choose This Resource?
✰ Engaging and Fun: Children will love the variety of activities and the creative themes, making learning active and enjoyable.
✰ Easy to Implement: Lesson plans are clear, concise, and require minimal preparation.
✰ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS1 PE.
✰ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for physical education.
Spark a lifelong love of sports and physical activity in your KS1 students with this fantastic bat and ball games unit!
Ideal for: KS1 PE, physical education, bat and ball games, movement skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, primary school, elementary school.
Take your KS2 science students on a journey of discovery with this engaging lesson on classification keys! This comprehensive resource is designed to help your pupils in Years 3-6 understand how scientists organise and identify living things. Through hands-on activities and clear examples, your students will learn to use branching keys like real scientists.
What’s Included:
★ Step-by-Step Lesson Plan: A clear and concise guide to help you deliver a successful lesson on classification keys.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Slides filled with information, questions, and images to spark discussions and deepen understanding.
★ Fun Sorting Activity: A hands-on activity using pictures of colorful sweets to introduce the concept of branching keys in a fun and relatable way.
★ Example Branching Keys: Provide your students with models to analyze and learn from, including a liquorice allsorts key and an invertebrate key.
★ Differentiated Support Materials: Help all learners succeed with a lower-ability template and guidance slips for those who need extra support.
★ Visual Aids: Pictures of different invertebrates to help students make connections between features and classifications.
What Your Students Will Learn:
★ What classification is and why it’s important in science.
★ How to use and create branching keys, an essential tool for identifying and organizing living things.
★ Improved observation skills by closely examining and comparing the features of different objects and organisms.
★ How to think critically and solve problems while creating their own branching keys.
This lesson pack aligns with the national curriculum for KS2 science and focuses on classification and living things. It’s designed to be easy to use, with everything you need to teach a fun and informative lesson.
By the end of the lesson, your students will have a solid understanding of branching keys and be able to use them to identify different types of invertebrates. This is a fantastic way to spark their interest in science and get them excited about the world around them!
Inspire budding young scientists with this captivating lesson on animal habitats, designed to get your Year 3-6 pupils excited about the hidden world of creatures living right in their own gardens and local woodlands. For this lesson, children will head outside and see what wildlife they can spot.
What’s Included in This Complete Lesson Pack:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, stimulating activities, and differentiation ideas to cater to diverse learning needs.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Visually stimulating slides featuring stunning images of local wildlife, thought-provoking questions, and key vocabulary to ignite curiosity and discussion.
★ Animal Identification Sheet: A handy, printable resource to help children identify and record the fascinating creatures they discover in different microhabitats.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understanding Habitats and Microhabitats: Students will define and differentiate between habitats and microhabitats, discovering the unique conditions that support different living things.
★ Exploring Biodiversity: Students will uncover the rich variety of animal life found in gardens and woodlands, fostering an appreciation for the natural world.
★ Observation and Identification Skills: Through hands-on exploration and using the identification sheet, students will develop their observation and classification skills.
★ Making Connections: Students will investigate how different animals depend on their microhabitats for survival, understanding the interconnectedness of living things.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science related to living things and their habitats.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to all learning styles and abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and engaged.
★ Hands-On Learning: Encourages active participation and outdoor exploration, making learning fun and memorable.
★ Easy-to-Use: All materials are ready to go, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of science in young learners.
Unleash the inner explorer in your students with this unforgettable lesson on animal habitats!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal habitats, microhabitats, living things, woodland animals, garden creatures, science investigation, outdoor learning
Inspire your Year 3-6 students with this exciting, hands-on science lesson all about the incredible ways animals have adapted to survive in the harshest corners of our planet. This comprehensive package has everything you need to teach animal adaptations.
What You Get:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, activities, and differentiated tasks to cater to all abilities.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Captivating slides packed with vibrant images, thought-provoking questions, and key information to spark curiosity and discussion.
★ Handy Word Bank: A vocabulary-boosting resource to help students understand and use scientific terminology related to adaptations.
★ Animal Picture Cards: High-quality visuals of different animals from the Arctic and desert to inspire student research and presentations.
★ Curated Research Links: A selection of reliable, age-appropriate websites to support student research and deepen their understanding of animal adaptations.
What Your Students Will Learn:
★ Habitats: What makes a habitat and how the Arctic and desert pose unique challenges for animals.
★ Adaptations: The amazing ways animals have evolved, both physically and behaviorally, to thrive in extreme environments.
★ Comparing and Contrasting: How different animals have adapted to different habitats, developing critical thinking skills in the process.
★ Research and Presentation Skills: Students will conduct independent research, create informative fact files, and confidently share their knowledge with the class.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have:
★ Aligns with the National Curriculum: Designed to meet the key objectives for KS2 science.
★ Differentiated for All Abilities: Ensures all learners are challenged and supported at their own level.
★ Hands-on Learning: Packed with interactive activities to keep your class engaged and excited about science.
★ Easy to Use: All materials are ready to go, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for bringing science to life in the classroom.
Spark a lifelong love of science with this unforgettable lesson on animal adaptations!
Perfect for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal adaptations, habitats, Arctic, desert, living things, science investigation
Empower your KS2 students to become expert instruction writers with this comprehensive 10-lesson unit!
What’s Included:
☆ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, activities, and differentiation strategies.
☆ 10 Engaging PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides to enhance student learning and engagement.
☆ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and abilities.
☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Students explore a variety of instruction types, including recipes, game instructions, and how-to guides.
Key Skills & Learning Outcomes:
☆ Identifying Features of Instructions: Students learn to recognize the key elements that make instructions clear and effective.
☆ Reading Comprehension: Practice reading and understanding instructions through engaging activities.
☆ Writing Clear and Concise Instructions: Students develop their writing skills by crafting their own instructions for a sandwich, battleships, and snakes and ladders.
☆ Planning and Researching: Students learn the importance of planning and gathering information before writing instructions.
Perfect for: Year 3 and Year 4 teachers looking for a complete and engaging instruction writing unit.
Additional Benefits:
☆ Differentiated Activities: Cater to a wide range of learners.
☆ Easy to Follow: Lesson plans and materials are well-organized and easy to use.
☆ Fun and Interactive: Activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable for students.
☆ Builds Essential Literacy Skills: Develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Fancy trying it out for free? Download lesson one here: Y3/4 INSTRUCTIONS Writing Lesson
Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills.
This unit includes:
☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas
☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations
☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions
☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment
☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story
This unit covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest.
☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest.
☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives.
☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree.
☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review.
☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit.
Curriculum Alignment:
This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.
Get ready for The Romans! These 10 outstanding history and geography lessons are the perfect way to teach your children all about the Romans over a half term or term. This unit is packed with 30 files!
Children will begin with the legend of the founding of Rome to the Roman invasion of Britain and beyond. Packed with exciting videos and resources, this unit comes fully resourced and planned with detailed lesson plans provided for each lesson.
Created by an experienced humanities subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Children will find out about:
The legend of the founding of Rome (Romulus and Remus).
The reasons for, and methods of, the Roman Empire’s expansion.
Lifestyle and occupations of Celtic Britons before the Roman invasion.
The expansion of the Roman Empire and why the Roman army was powerful.
Why Julius Caesar wanted to invade Britain and how he prepared for the invasion.
The timeline of Julius Caesar’s invasion.
Understanding how it would have felt to be a Celt during the Roman invasion.
Boudicca and how she rebelled against Roman rule.
The legacy of the Romans in Britain today.
The construction of Roman roads
Resources included:
★ x10 PowerPoints
★ x10 Lesson Plans
★ British resources worksheet
★ x2 Differentiated storyboards
★ x2 Differentiated worksheets (map of the Roman Empire)
★ Map of the Roman Empire
★ Roman timeline events
★ Label a Roman soldier
★ Roman soldier commands
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 5)
★ Questions about Julius Caesar’s invasion
★ Narrator scripts for dramatic retelling
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 6)
★ Starter game
★ Boudicca’s revolt storyboard
★ Roman’s legacy poem
★ Storyboard support sheet
★ The story of Boudicca’s revolt
★ x5 Roman numerals worksheets (differentiated)
★ How to make a Roman road (instructions)
★ Roman roads worksheet
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Introduce an engaging approach to spelling with the Word Spider worksheet. Ideal for morning activities, topic introductions, or as a classroom display, this template is a versatile tool for exploring the nuances of the English language.
Features:
★ Central Keyword Focus: Students write a chosen word in the center and explore its linguistic connections.
★ Educational Prompts: The surrounding boxes encourage students to analyse the word’s spelling, categorize its type, and consider its phonetics and etymology.
★ Interactive Learning: The worksheet prompts students to engage with the word through various exercises, enhancing their understanding and retention.
Benefits:
★ Reusable Format: Designed to be laminated for continuous use, promoting sustainability in classroom resources.
★ Adaptable for Different Ages: While created for Key Stage 2, the worksheet is suitable for a broad age range.
Advantages:
★ Spelling Reinforcement: Aids in memorizing essential spelling words, tailored to the curriculum requirements of each year group.
★ Language Exploration: Encourages a deeper understanding of word formation, usage, and history.
Product Details:
★ Available as a PDF for easy printing.
★ Key Stage 2 Oriented: Developed with the Key Stage 2 curriculum as a focus, yet flexible for other educational levels.
The Word Spider worksheet is a valuable addition to any English or literacy program, helping students to develop their spelling and etymology skills in an interactive manner.
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Celebrate Easter and learn some Russian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Russian, and Russian script.
The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words.
You can print the labels one-to-a-page, two-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs.
These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Russian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students.
The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more.
Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Russian Easter labels!
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Celebrate Easter and learn some Ukrainian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Ukrainian, and Ukrainian script.
The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words.
You can print the labels one-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs.
These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Ukrainian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students.
The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more.
Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Ukrainian Easter labels!
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An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl.
Files included:
★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed
★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities
★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes)
★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission)
★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils)
★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing)
★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups)
★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers)
These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress.
Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher
This unit will take your students on a journey to West Africa, where they will discover the origins, achievements, and legacy of the Benin Kingdom. They will learn about the culture, religion, art, and trade of the Edo people, as well as the causes and consequences of the kingdom’s destruction by the British. They will also investigate how historians use different sources of evidence to learn about Benin’s past and present.
This unit includes:
☆ 6 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas
☆* 6 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations
☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions
☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment
☆ A final project where students write an information text about the Kingdom of Benin
This unit is aligned with the National Curriculum for history and covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ Locating Benin on a map and placing it in a chronological framework
☆ Describing and explaining the features and achievements of the Benin Kingdom
☆ Comparing and contrasting life in Benin with life in Britain at the same time
☆ Evaluating the impact of trade and contact with other cultures on Benin
☆ Explaining the reasons and effects of the British invasion of Benin
☆ Analysing and interpreting different types of historical sources
☆ Communicating historical knowledge and understanding using appropriate terminology
This unit is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider study of African history and culture.
This perseverance assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their challenges in life and create belief in themselves. This is a great assembly to use at any time of the year, particularly at the end of the summer when children are moving on.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class.
You will receive a 16-slide PowerPoint.
This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
Key features:
★ Thinking about challenges
★ A story about a persevering ant - Andy the Ant
★ Sharing challenges
★ Making a perseverance pledge
★ Singing with music link
★ Reflection time
★ Prayer
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Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor.
In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline
★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII
★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society
★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding
This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as:
★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria
★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information
★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life
★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision
This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career and step into a leadership role? Our Successful NPQLT Application Form Example for primary teachers is the ideal resource to help you on your journey.
This comprehensive example application form has been created to provide you with a clear roadmap for applying to the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQLT).
These example questions and answers cover:
✹ Why would you like to complete the Programme with (provider)?
✹ Please provide a specific example to show how you are ready for the next step in school or education setting leadership for your NPQLT.
✹ Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge and skills in leadership to enable all pupils to succeed. Explain why school and trust culture, and organisational management and leadership, is the most important for you to develop in your role and explain how this will impact on pupils and staff at your school or education setting.
✹ Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school leadership.
Within your answer, you should aim to include strengths, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities and threats experienced and the impact you had on:
Your subject/phase/curriculum, Colleagues (experienced/ECTs etc), Students/Cohort,
Whole School/Community, Wider (e.g. Trust/Partnerships/Federation)
✹ Using the guidance document, please explain briefly how your role will allow you to access and practise the learning of the NPQLT.
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