Here are some of activities I have made linked to the book ‘The Explorer’ by Katherine Rundell. One is linked to chapter 4; writing a creative poem about the strange living things in the Amazon Rainforest. Another activity is to complete a character study after reading up to chapter 5; pupils must sort the statements based on what they know about the four children. There is also an activity to complete after reading up to chapter 11 when they discover a map.

A visual mind-map analysing the writers use of language and structure for the Edexcel IGCSE Anthology extract The Explorer’s Daughter.

An engaging, super clear 40 slide powerpoint which takes a class through the theme of ambition in ‘Macbeth’. There are plenty of opportunities for short, focused activities by the students to help consolidate skills of language analysis and writing about context. The lesson finishes with an exam question, using an extract from Act 3, with a detailed plan showing how to tackle a GCSE essay. There are sample responses and indicative content throughout. This is suitable for the AQA exam board but can easily be adapted for other exam boards. It has worked really well in the classroom, taking between 1-2 hours depending on how much writing you want your students to complete.

Exploring British Values Quiz - Fun Premium High Quality Quiz, Lesson PowerPoint suitable for KS3 and KS4. Can be used alongside our 'Rights, Responsibilities and British Values ’ PSHE Cre8tive Curriculum Core Theme Contents of Quiz 1 x 32 Slide Editable PowerPoint Quiz - (All the 50+ questions in 9 different fun and varied rounds. Followed by all the Answers and a Creative Tie Breaker) 1 x Lesson Plan (matched to PSHE Association Core themes & Links and DFE Statutory 2020 Guidance) 1 x Team Answer Sheets (print 1 per team for students to record their answers) 1 x Set of Optional Award Certificates (1st, 2nd and 3rd place team and Team leader Certificates) 1 x Extension PPT of Mindfulness activities for students. 1 x PowerPoint slide signposting extra online support for students & Teachers related to this topic. Some PSHE Departments use this resource as an assessment opportunity or AFL. Product Code RSE/C8/QZ/105 Our Philosophy We aim to help you equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning. our PSHE 2020 Products come ‘Ready-to-Teach’ with everything you need to teach fun and creative lessons. Our products are teacher-designed, classroom tested & student approved. You may want to get a head start on your PSHE 2020 planning by downloading our COMPLETE SECONDARY Curriculum Audit Bundle of Resources here: SECONDARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT Or our COMPLETE PRIMARY Version here: PRIMARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT These tools will literally save you days if not weeks of planning. All resources designed by a specialist Team of practicing PSHE and Citizenship HOD’s and teachers with over 15+ Years of combined experience

Lessons for the 7L topic in the new exploring science scheme of work looking at sound. Including: 7La Making Sounds 7Lb Moving Sounds 7Lb Graphs 7Lc Detecting Sounds 7Ld Using Sound 7Le Comparing Waves There is some reference to the exploring science worksheets (but these could be easily replaced by other worksheets you have) and to the exploring science video’s on the ActiveTeach website (which could again be replaced by other YouTube links)

Full lesson PowerPoint with 3 differentiated worksheets for exploring the 4 ghosts in A Christmas Carol. Includes carefully selected extracts and a table for students to plan their analytical responses. Also including some example high level analytical paragraphs about the 4 ghosts and how they help to transform Scrooge.

Lessons from the 8H unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about rocks. Including lessons for: 8Ha Rocks and their Uses 8Hb Igneous and Metamorphic 8Hb Assessing Sources (Literacy & Communication Lesson) 8Hc Weathering and Erosion 8Hd Sedimentary Rocks 8He Materials in the Earth *Some of the lesson require the use of videos / worksheets from the ActiveTeach but easily be replaced by other videos or available worksheets *

This is an extremely dense 12 page booklet with easily an entire scheme of work. This has been created to give year 7 an introduction to Shakespeare: to understand his life, works, times, theatre and to grasp how a script works. There are two pages which focus on Shakespeare’s villains (Don John and Iago) but in reality this is to simply expose students to Shakespeare’s life and characters rather than to complete in depth analysis of a plot and character. Although this was created with year 7 in mind it would fill a gap at any level of Key Stage 3 if students’ knowledge of Elizabethan England is lacking. Both the editable Word document and .pdf are provided - please note the word document may not appear like the booklet pdf because of font use and formatting. This booklet is also available as part of a Shakespeare bundle with two other KS3 booklets covering Shakespeare heroes and the idea of tragic heroes and Shakespeare’s relationships. The booklet is as follows: 1 - front cover and basic dramatic terminology glossary 2 - William Shakespeare information with space to create a fact file 3 - Shakespeare’s works - basic information, followed by a task to understand the difference between comedies, tragedies and histories then sorting key plays into each type 4+5 - a double page spread with a timeline across Elizabethan and Jacobean England. At the top students can create a timeline of historical events and then plot Shakespeare’s life underneath (perhaps using page 2) 6 - Elizabethan entertainment - 4 boxes for students to complete information about bear baiting, bull baiting, cock fighting and the theatre - I have attached the factfile made to accompany this lesson. 7- The Globe Theatre - A label the Globe picture followed by a gap fill about its history (in image) 8- Understanding a script - the first scene of Macbeth is used to explain the layout of a script, followed by a gap underneath for students to make their own mini script using a similar layout and features. 9- Stage directions- a list of common Shakespeare stage directions with definitions for students to match followed by some complex stage directions to "translate" 10 - An explanation of the character and his motives, an extract from the play (1.3) and a series of questions which track students through the extract. 11 - An explanation of the character and his motives,an extract from 1.1 alongside a modern translation followed by a series of questions. 12- a common words glossary where students should independently record new words learnt.

Lessons from the 9I unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about forces and motion. Including lessons for: 9Ia Forces and Movement 9Ib Energy for Movement 9Ic Speed 9Id Turning Forces 9Ie More Machines *Some of the lessons have references to worksheets from the ActiveLearn but could be replaced with other worksheets or omitted from the lesson completely. *

This worksheet, “Exploring the World of Film Music”, is a valuable resource for KS3 cover lessons, especially suitable for non-specialist or supply teachers. It provides an engaging educational experience with minimal preparation needed. Here’s what this resource includes: In-Depth Introduction: A thorough introduction to film music, explaining its role in storytelling and how different scores contribute to a film’s emotional impact. Interactive Exploration Task: An activity where students analyze a film scene with various musical scores, offering a practical understanding of how music shapes a film’s mood and narrative. Critical Thinking Questions: Designed to reinforce students’ understanding, these questions encourage reflection on the nuances of film music. Extension Activity: For advanced learners, this task involves a deeper analysis of music’s influence on film perception, providing a more challenging exploration. Homework Assignment: Extends learning outside the classroom, where students critique film music in a chosen movie, enhancing their analytical skills. Key Features of the Worksheet: Optimized for One-Hour Lessons: Tailored to fit a standard one-hour teaching slot. Minimal Teacher Input Required: Ideal for cover lessons, requiring little preparation. Aligned with the UK National Curriculum: Ensures relevance and educational value for KS3 students. Self-Contained Learning Experience: Offers all necessary information and tasks for a complete lesson. Exploring the World of Film Music" is designed to empower students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of film music, making it an excellent, user-friendly resource for cover lessons.

Introducing a fantastic creative study tool for the critically acclaimed play, “An Inspector Calls” by J.B Priestley - a set of character exploration sheets designed to help students deepen their understanding of the themes, characters, and plot of the book. This resource is perfect for both English and Drama lessons studying the play. Your pupils can use the text to help them fill in the character posters for the key characters in the play. Alternatively, you can print this out on A3/A2 paper and use this to make a class display. Characters Included are Inspector Goole Arthur Birling Sybil Birling Eric Birling Sheila Birling Gerald Croft Whether used as a classroom resource or revision aid, our “An Inspector Calls” Character Exploration Worksheet pack is a must-have. Download your copy today and take your understanding of ‘An Inspector Calls’ to the next level!

Introducing a fantastic creative study tool for the critically acclaimed play, “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller - a set of character exploration sheets designed to help students deepen their understanding of the themes, characters, and plot of the book. This resource is perfect for both English and Drama lessons studying the play or the novel. Your pupils can use the text to help them fill in the character posters for the key characters in the play. Alternatively, you can print this out on A3/A2 paper and use this to make a class display. Characters Included John Proctor Elizabeth Proctor Abigail Williams Mary Warren Tituba Whether used as a classroom resource or revision aid, our “The Crucible” Character Exploration Worksheet pack is a must-have. Download your copy today and take your understanding of ‘The Crucible’ to the next level!

Exploring Sexual Orientation. PSHE (Life Skills & Wellbeing) Lesson Pack. Theme: Relationships and Sex Education Unit: Identity, Relationships and Sex Education** Learning Outcomes: To understand the many different key terms and concepts that are used within this topic To Explore and challenge LGBT+ prejudices and stereotypes that are out there To understand the damaging impact homophobic language has on people Each Lesson Pack Contains: 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) Student Worksheet(s) Mindfulness Extension Activities Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) Teacher Notes (On some slides) Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core themes and 2020 Requirements The Cre8tive Curriculum way! Our shared vision at Cre8tive Curriculum is to help teachers to equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning and become independent critical thinkers. Products come ‘Ready-to-Teach’ with everything you need for educational, fun and creative lessons. Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/LS/96

Explore food, a user-friendly online nutritional analysis tool for secondary school students. It allows students to calculate the energy and nutrients provided by a recipe or a diet. It is designed to be easy to use, guiding students through the analysis of a recipe or a day’s diet. Explore food is useful for KS3 and KS4 in food technology, home economics and/or science lessons.

Range of tasks to aid understanding of different text types and their features.

Full MYP aligned lessons based on our unit of study (exploration).

Sources and accompanying worksheet on during the exploration age.