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I like resources which are visual and can be used on different levels. I've been teaching for a long time and relish the challenge of helping others learn.
Guilty by Association -Fair or Unfair ?
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Guilty by Association -Fair or Unfair ?

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Lesson explores the Joint Enterprise Laws in the UK and asks what is fair and unfair in the world of young people and their decision making. Includes very sobering message from the Police and prisoners. Adaptable, but go through lesson before showing to students. If you use, give your views :)
ANIMALS OF JAPAN
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ANIMALS OF JAPAN

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Lesson take students through the exciting fauna of Japan including the giant salamander. Worksheet and video link included.
CREATIVE WRITING CLIFF HANGER
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CREATIVE WRITING CLIFF HANGER

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Story which ends with a surprise. Students follow the narrative, answer questions on the worksheet. Instructions on note section of slides. Do not give out worksheet until you've been through the story. If you use, give your views !
Dilemma Carousel Activity
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Dilemma Carousel Activity

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Seven dilemmas for discussion. Group activities. Sharpens speaking and reasoning. Adaptable. Use as a carousel activity so al groups have a chance to discuss dilemmas and feedback as a whole at the end.
BLACK DEATH ENQUIRY TWO
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BLACK DEATH ENQUIRY TWO

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Second part of Enquiry into The Black Death ask students to produce a newspaper front page consolidating their knowledge. Includes regular progress checks for observations and newspaper template already done. Use an A3 paper for best effect. See part one.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FORM TUTOR ?
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FORM TUTOR ?

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Writing to advise lesson which give students a chance to self differentiate. All necessary material included. Adaptable to all KS3 year groups and, hopefully, a wider field than UK !
FAKE TANS
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FAKE TANS

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If you're in a school where this is an issue, it might be as well to show this slant on the liberal use of orange.
BLACK DEATH ENQUIRY
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BLACK DEATH ENQUIRY

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Lesson consolidates information and questions how this marked the end of Feudalism. Lower level but adaptable. See part two.
HOW DO I EXPLAIN ?
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HOW DO I EXPLAIN ?

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Lesson give pairs of students 15 quotations about Life etc and ask them to explain their meaning. Encourages expression and paraphrase.
What is symbolism?
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What is symbolism?

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Lesson explores the answer to this question and includes an extract from The Great Gatsby to test the students' interpretation skills.
BURGERNOMICS
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BURGERNOMICS

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Geography lesson on Economic Studies investigates who is involved in putting a hamburger in front of the consumer. Includes homework and appetising images.
DESIGN A CLASS MASCOT
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DESIGN A CLASS MASCOT

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A whole form activity. Will need adapting for other countries as Anglo-Centric. Students were fully engaged and really took up the challenge. Designed as part of a tutoring week, so some slides will need editing. Feedback pls...
My Teacher's school and mine.
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My Teacher's school and mine.

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Lesson allows students to compare their own experience with their teacher's. Creates empathy and bonding between the two. Worksheet attached, Adaptable to all levels and my students loved it. Homework included. Feedback pls. :)
SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?
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SHOULD WE HAVE PETS?

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Lesson uses this question to guide a class debate about domestic animals. Surveys, discussion points and an amusing clip included. Kids loved the lesson as it homes in on something very personal.