Two PowerPoint presentations and PDF quiz booklet to celebrate the different traditions of May Day. May day as a symbol of fertility and the return of the Sun; as a day to mark the solidarity of workers across the World and a distress signal for aviators; mariners and the emergency services. May Day PowerPoint presentation: 25 slides May Day PowerPoint presentation quiz: 17 slides May Day quiz PDF file: 17 slides (printable as A4 size

Euro 2016 Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation including quiz PDF task and quiz sheets Cross curricular activities Task 1: Name the countries that will take part in the Euros Task 2: Match the names of the Euro teams to where they are on the map of Euros Task 3: Find information and complete a fact sheet about one of the French cities hosting the Euros Task 4: Find information and complete a fact sheet about one of the countries taking part in the Euros Task 5: Research what other countries have chosen for their Euros mascots? What was the mascot for the 1996 Euros when England was the host nation? Design a mascot for the Euros. Task 6: Find out how France has prepared to welcome lots of visitors to their country in 2016. How have security concerns affected the preparations? Design an advert for the 2016 Euros. Remembering Euro ‘96 Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation including quiz Task and quiz sheets Cross curricular activities Task 1: Match the names of the Euro teams to where they are on the map of Europe Task 2: Find information and complete a fact sheet about one of the English cities that hosted the Euros Task 3. Find information and complete a fact sheet about one of the countries that took part in ’96

PowerPoint presentation covering: What types of disability can you think of? Who are the disabled? Famous people with disabilities

Adaptable PowerPoint about The 12 Days of Christmas song and it's possible Christian meanings. The Twelve Days of Christmas is usually seen as simply a song for children with secular origins. However, some have suggested that it is a song of Christian instruction, perhaps dating to the 16th century religious wars in England, with hidden references to the basic teachings of the Christian Faith. The following slides depict each of the 12 days in turn, first with images from the song and then the possible Christian meanings.

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Task1: Choose four new vocabulary words from the PowerPoint and find the definitions either using the PowerPoint or a dictionary. Task 2: Demonstrate an understanding of St. Patrick’s Day by taking part in a quiz. Task 3: Answer a question about St. Patrick’s Day. Task 4: How to make a paper shamrock Task sheets and word search activity.

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: • Define four words you don’t know, either from reading the PowerPoint or by using a dictionary. • Demonstrate an understanding of Martin Luther Day by taking part in three quizzes. • Sort and sequence important events in his life. • Sort fact and opinion about Martin Luther King. • Answer a question about Martin Luther King. Three interactive quizzes about Dr. King. Video clips. An interactive timeline of events in his life. Plus: • Quiz answers task sheet • Reading, sequencing and writing timeline of events task sheets. • Fact or opinion activity task sheets • Written work task sheet. • Martin Luther King day word search.

12 rounds on: Countries Cities Landmarks Flags

Six PowerPoint presentations. Quizzes: • Easter quiz • A Big Quiz • Geography quiz • Logos quiz • Super heroes quiz • 2015: Quiz of the year Over 200 slides, with quiz questions covering e.g. history; geography; logos; world maps; Easter; movies; TV; general knowledge and super heroes. Would need adaptation for US learners.

British Values Tolerance; tolerance; respect; diversity; rule of law and inclusivity PowerPoint presentation including: Sections: • St George – Patron Saint of…? • Who celebrates St George’s Day? • St. George and Georgia • St George’s Cross • Who was St George? • St George and England? • St George and the dragon? • St. George’s Day in Manchester and George as a Black British icon • The Tomb of St George • George of Lydda and Al Khader Learning outcomes Identify and highlight countries that celebrate St George’s Day Take part in a quizzes about St. George’s Day: 1. Patron Saint and celebrations 2. St. George – His life and death 3. St George and England 4. St George and Manchester 5. St. George and Al Khader Make a flag for St. George’s Day PowerPoint presentations: • You Say game: St. George’s Day and What’s more English than…? • What’s more English than…?

Two PowerPoint presentations: • The Queen at 90 • Commonwealth Day 2016: An inclusive Commonwealth Plus: activities and task sheets

History of Christmas Christmas is banned! Interactive, adaptable, animated PowerPoint about Christmas covering: History of Christmas Christmas is banned! Who’s Father Christmas? Who’s Santa Claus? Who’s St Nicholas? Christmas around (some of) the World Christmas true or false quiz Christmas songs quiz Christmas craft idea How many ways can you say “Merry Christmas”?

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: • Choose four new vocabulary words from the PowerPoint and find the definitions either using the PowerPoint or a dictionary. • Demonstrate an understanding of Shrove Tuesday by taking part in a quiz. • Answer a written question about Shrove Tuesday. 22 slides about Shrove Tuesday Task sheets Word search Craft idea Pancake recipe

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: Read, state and answer questions on: • Where China is • When is Chinese New Year? • What is it? • Why is it celebrated? • Where is it celebrated? • How is it celebrated? • Know the year of…? • Make Chinese New Year crafts Tasks and Quizzes on the Chinese New Year Plus: • Quiz answers task sheet • Reading, sequencing and writing timeline of events task sheets. • Fact or opinion activity task sheets • Written work task sheet. • Chinese New Year word search.

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: • Choose four new vocabulary words from the PowerPoint and find the definitions either using the PowerPoint or a dictionary. • Demonstrate an understanding of the Queen by taking part in a quiz. • Answer a written question about British values and the Queen. Task sheets and word search activity.

Rounds of questions on: Easter New movies – Batman v Superman and The Jungle Book World flags UK TV soaps Needs adapting for USA teachers.

Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Aims:  Understand that we are all unique, we share some similarities but we are also different  Understand that different personalities and skills are important to help us work together as a team and community Learning outcomes:  Define and match key words  Identify and tally people’s differences and similarities  Identify features or people and community  Match people and skills  Work together to make and play a game  Evaluate the game you made and played Plus: • Task sheets • Fact or opinion activity • Writing task • Tolerance and respect word search Could be useful, but would need adapting for US teachers. Total slides/pages 33

British Values Commonwealth Day 2016: An Inclusive Commonwealth Democracy Tolerance Human rights Rule of law Contents of pack: PowerPoint presentation that includes: Aim: To be aware of the Commonwealth and its values Learning outcomes: You will be able to: Task 1: Compare and discuss the values of Empire with those of the Commonwealth. Task 2: Quiz 1: Show what you know about the Commonwealth. Task 3: Quiz 2: Identify some Commonwealth flags. Task 4: Quiz 3: Identify some Commonwealth countries. Task 5: Answer a question about the Commonwealth Day. Task sheets and word search

1. PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: Demonstrate an awareness of: • What the EU is and when it began • Who’s in the EU • When the UK joined the EU and about the 1975 referendum • What the EU is for and what it does • Know about the Euro and the EU flag Demonstrate knowledge about the EU by taking part in a quiz Produce a fact sheet about a member state of the European Union Highlight; colour and label EU member states Solve the EU anagrams Plus: task sheets; quiz sheets and word search activity In total: 84 slides/pages 20 slide quiz on the EU 2. PowerPoint presentation that includes: Learning outcomes: • Demonstrate an awareness of the European Union • Demonstrate an awareness of the reasons why there is a referendum being held in the UK in June. • Write a balanced argument, supporting reasons for and against Britain’s proposed withdrawal from the European Union. • What would you do? Decide and state how you would vote and why. Plus: task sheets; quiz sheets and word search activity In total 60 slides/pagers 12 slide quiz on the EU 3. PowerPoint European Union Quiz What do you know about the European Union? • 40 Questions • 20 Questions - EU Images Quiz including questions on countries; cities; football and treaties • 20 Questions - EU Quiz on the history and make-up of the European Union 46 slides in total

PowerPoint presentation and quiz to celebrate St. George’s Day. 35 slides in total. Learning outcomes • Show you know about St. George by taking part in a quiz about St. George’s Day • Make a flag for St. George’s Day

Two PowerPoint presentations that include: Sections: • Early life • Married life • The actor • The writer • The theatre in the 16th Century • The language of Shakespeare • Movies and TV based on Shakespeare • His death • His legacy Learning outcomes: Take part in quizzes to: 1. Identify key features of Shakespeare’s life and work 2. Identify the plays in which still well-known phrases are used by Shakespeare 3. Identify movies and TV programmes based on or influenced the work of Shakespeare You say, we pay Task sheets; quiz sheets and word search