A fun investigation to carry out in the classroom to test the impact of different types of drinks on tooth decay.

A 2 week literacy unit designed for LKS2 linked to the book ‘The Rhythm of the Rain.’ The final outcome is a water cycle explanation text. I found this book worked wonders for consolidating the children’s understanding of the water cycle. As a result, it is an excellent book to use across the curriculum - particularly literacy and geography.

In-depth PPTs investigating the melting points of different types of chocolate. The children loved this investigation!

An in-depth PPT describing food chains for LKS2. Includes differentiated worksheets.

An in-depth PPT discussing sustainable cities and transport. The children design their own sustainable city using map symbols and coordinates. A fun cross-curricular project to do in the classroom. Links to environmental science, maths and art. Completed the project with LKS2 but could easily be adapted for UKS2.

An invaluable science CPD PPT to be used by both science subject leads and classroom teachers. The PPT would be particularly useful to use in a staff meeting. It displays the best websites to use for primary science planning and gives a range of methods for extending children’s learning in the classroom. Also included is a useful websites document and Year 5/6 self-assessment grid.

A visual PPT for LKS2 describing how fossils are formed. Worksheet included.

In-depth PPT investigating how water is transported within plants.

A 3-Week Unit looking at the fabulous book ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.’ The final outcome is a non-chronological report looking at different aspects of the book, including Malawi as a country, the boy himself and the windmill. I taught this with LKS2 but could very easily be adapted for UKS2. The children produced lovely work for this topic as they were so engaged in the story and its links with geography and science (electricity). The unit contains the following: Lessons 1-4: Mix of viper questions linked to different sections of the story. SEND comprehension sheets are also included. Lesson 5: Research lesson. The children research Malawi as a country for 1st part of lesson and listen to TED talk about his life growing up for the 2nd part. Lesson 6: Identify features of a non-chronological report. Report included. Lesson 7: Plan report. Planning templates included. Lesson 8: The children learn how to use relative clauses in their report. Lesson 9: Heading and introduction. Modelled examples included in PPT. Lesson 10 - 12: Write each section of report. Modelled examples included in PPT. Lesson 13: Editing Lesson. Modelled examples included in PPT. Lesson 14: Write Up. Scaffold on PPT to help the children with their write up.

Four comprehensive PPTS covering the First Aid targets for LKS2.

A PPT that I used with LKS2. Could easily be adapted for UKS2 as well. The 1st part of the PPT explores gender equality. The 2nd part explores gender stereotypes. The final outcome is the children design their own front cover that challenges a gender stereotype or gender stereotypes. I was really impressed with the ideas that came up with for this! Enjoy :)

In-depth PPTs investigating shadows with LKS2. Includes LA worksheet to write up experiment and differentiated graph templates.

4 in-depth PPTS to teach the unit Online Safety for LKS2.

A full unit of work looking at Edward VI, covering 6 lessons. Includes PPTs and differentiated worksheets for SEND. Lesson 1: To Place Edwards VI’s reign on a timeline. Lesson 2: To know the events that led up to Edward VI becoming King at such a young age. Lesson 3: To understand who influenced Edward VI. Lesson 4: To know what changed for the Tudors when Edward became King. Lesson 5: To compare Edward’s life to our own and consider what life would be like to be a young King or Queen today. Lesson 6: Double Page Spread on Edward VI.

Real-life examples using addition and subtraction of money to calculate change. The children can choose which sheet they would like to do. Includes mastery worksheet. Worksheet 1: Supermarket Worksheet 2: Pizzeria Worksheet 3: Bakery Mastery worksheet: Questions based on a receipt

3 PPTS covering the RSHE unit friendship for LKS2.

In-depth PPTs investigating the composition of soil.

PPT delivering the end of unit hexagon approach. Includes bullseye activity at the start of lesson to test the children’s oracy skills. I found this a really effective means of assessment at the end of the unit.

A fun lesson for LKS2 where children design their own perimeter robot! The children consolidate their knowledge of perimeter and at the same time illustrate their creative skills.

An in-depth PPT exploring how Buddhists worship. Includes numerous illustrations and video links to engage the children.