A resource I created for students who want to understand more about the world. A PDF file, that covers: - THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION of why the sea is salty (references to Isaac Newton, Christopher Wren, King of England, and Edmond Halley's 'continental weathering' theory. We then look at how the question was finally answered in 1979 during an expedition to the black smokers and hydrothermal vents on the Pacific Ocean floor). - THE FOLKLORE EXPLANATION of why the sea is salty (references to the Vikings, Norse Mythology, Grotti's Song, the Orkney Islands of Scotland and North Atlantic Ocean, and the story of the ants and the friendly giant from the Philippines). - Suggestions for follow up activities The file could be broken into sections as a longer topic or workbook, or given as a stand alone project or introduction to a new topic. There are multiple elements that cross over for topics on Vikings, oceans, exploration, biology, geography, slavery, storytelling , folklore, cultural diversity, and as inspiration and scientists who overcame adversity. May be suitable for gifted younger learners, or for secondary school students, STEM clubs, or students with English as a foreign language. Related Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGE0y2t5uao Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A brief look at the meaning of the phrase 'Fishes Royal'. What does the 'Receiver of the Wreck' do, and does Her Majesty the Queen really own all the whales and dolphins? This YouTube video and free PDF document could be used alongside ocean themes, historical themes, or for special days like World Oceans Day. Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3TTn5M_1MY Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A worksheet and video that explorers the history of the Christmas tree in Britain. With links to the Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, Druids, and Celts. What is the connection between the Royal family and Victorians and the Christmas tree? Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouZe2LVRXao - Why do we put up a Christmas tree? - When was the first Christmas tree put up in Britain? - Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree come from? - What kind of tree is a Christmas tree? ​LEARNING OBJECTIVES (KEY STAGE 1-3 History): 1. Pupils should extend and deepen their chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, so that it provides a well-informed context for wider learning. Pupils should identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Britain during the Victorian Era? Today we take a closer look at the social etiquette behind the calling card, and how these compare to the business cards of today. Video: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG9bfqLWFBM) LEARNING OBJECTIVE 1. Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world (History KS1-4). Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

In folklore the Krampus (half devil, half goat) would roam the streets on the eve of the 5th December looking for naughty children to punish. Sometimes he would carry a pile of birch twigs to beat them too. He might travel on is own, or with St Nicholas who had his own Feast and festival on the 6th December where good children were celebrated. Krampusnacht is still celebrated in some European countries today. Print out and colour in this sheet to explore Christmas and Christmas traditions around the world. You might also want to follow my educational videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahrowssolo Sign up for a free Skype in the Classroom session as I prepare for my Great British Viking Quest solo row around Great Britain in summer 2017: https://education.microsoft.com/vikingquest

The Christmas pudding is a festive food enjoyed by families in England with their Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. It was introduced in Medieval England and has remained a firm favourite ever since. Print out and colour in this sheet to explore Christmas and Christmas traditions around the world. You might also want to follow my educational videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahrowssolo Sign up for a free Skype in the Classroom session as I prepare for my Great British Viking Quest solo row around Great Britain in summer 2017: https://education.microsoft.com/vikingquest

A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as 'The Odeon'. I made a video of the bunkers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXKBVzIBWo). Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as 'The Odeon'. I made a video of the bunkers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXKBVzIBWo), and run free virtual field trips of the bunkers for schools through Skype in the Classroom. You might also enjoy my bunker colouring pages here on the TES. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as 'The Odeon'. I made a video of the bunkers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXKBVzIBWo), and run free virtual field trips of the bunkers for schools through Skype in the Classroom. You might also enjoy my bunker colouring pages here on the TES. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A Christmas colouring activity to get your class into the festive spirit. Christmas stocking. Perfect for the days when it is too cold to play outside at break. Could also be used as inspiration for writing a story or talking about food and Christmas traditions in different countries. Follow my educational videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahrowssolo Sign up for a free Skype in the Classroom session as I prepare for my Great British Viking Quest solo row around Great Britain in summer 2017: https://education.microsoft.com/vikingquest

A Christmas colouring activity to get your class into the festive spirit. Wassail (a drink made from apples - an English ritual to ask God to bless the harvest and to bring good health in Anglo Saxon times). Perfect for the days when it is too cold to play outside at break. Could also be used as inspiration for writing a story or talking about food and Christmas traditions in different countries. Follow my educational videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahrowssolo Sign up for a free Skype in the Classroom session as I prepare for my Great British Viking Quest solo row around Great Britain in summer 2017: https://education.microsoft.com/vikingquest

A history colouring sheet to help your students revise and remember the English Civil War key points. Follow my educational videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahrowssolo Sign up for a free Skype in the Classroom session as I prepare for my Great British Viking Quest solo row around Great Britain in summer 2017: https://education.microsoft.com/vikingquest

A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as 'The Odeon'. I made a video of the bunkers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXKBVzIBWo), and run free virtual field trips of the bunkers for schools through Skype in the Classroom. You might also enjoy my bunker colouring pages here on the TES. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A quirky themed worksheet which could be used for a variety of lessons. Based on the nautical origins of the 'Thunderbox' toilet. Especially of use for topics on euphemisms, World War II, undersea exploration, biology lessons on digestion and bowels (why we fart), and to demonstrate the important role that engineers have in preventing loss of lives. Links to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKFlCDsRO3s&feature=youtu.be Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.