This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Black History Month (African-American Month) celebrated in the UK in October and the USA in February. There are 3 multiple choice answers. An answer sheet is provided to record answers. Sample questions: Where can most black Americans trace back their original roots to? What was the name of the operation that helped slaves escape to the North of America during the mid-1800s? Who refused to give up her seat at the front of the of a bus to a white passenger? Which British Member of Parliament, led the anti-slavery movement in the UK? What was the name of the anti-slavery book written by American author, Harriet Beecher Stowe? There are also picture questions on famous African-Americans. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Black History Month Presentation This resource is a fully editable and informative 87-slide PowerPoint presentation on Black History Month. It focuses on: The History of Black History Month The Slave Trade The Abolition of Slavery The Civil Rights Movement Influential people in civil rights movement - Rosa Parks Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela Significant events - The Great March on Washington, salute at 1968 Olympics, Civil War The debate about ‘Black History Month’ The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to Bob Marley’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ Martin Luther’s ‘I have a dream’ speech, Nelson Mandela’s story and interview with Morgan Freeman explaining why he does not want a Black History Month. A simple text version, more suitable for younger / SEN pupils, is also available: Simple Text Black History Month Presentation

This resource contains all you need to set up your own general election in school. it could be used with a class, a year group or the whole school. It is an ideal way for pupils to learn what elections are all about. This mock election resource involves the pupils conducting an election involving the main UK political parties. The pack contains: - An Explanation and Task PowerPoint - Voting Registration Card Template - Ballot Paper Template - Postal Vote Application Template - Eligible Voter Register - Tally Counter - ManifestoTemplate - Election Officers Team Planner - Political Party Planner You may also be interested in: UK Parliament and Government UK General Elections Election Puzzle Pack - Differentiated Anagrams and Word Searches General Election Quiz (Parliament, Government, Political Parties) Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 68-slide PowerPoint presentation on pi and Pi Day which takes place on 14th March. It is also a useful resource for Pi Approximation Day on July 22nd. The PowerPoint focuses on: The history of pi - Babylon and Egypt - Rhind Papyrus Archimedes calculations - Pythagorean Theorem The Origin of the pi symbol – William Jones and Leonhard Euler Pi formulas for the circumference and area of a circle The infinite nature of pi World record holders for the memorisation of pi digits Piems and mnemonics for pi digits and formulas Pi Day and the different ways Pi Day is celebrated How ‘hat size’ is determined by pi Albert Einstein sharing his birthday with Pi Day Pi dingbats Suggestions and ideas for Pi Day activities The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to: Display of the first million digits of pi Pi rap ‘Lose Yourself In The Digits’ Video - Math Antics - Circles, area of circle, circumference of circle, pi Pi-Search Page - a web-site that searches the first 200 million digits of pi Pi Domino Spiral Please note that the watermark is only visible on the previews and not the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Pi Dingbats This resource contains a pi-themed dingbat game / puzzle in PowerPoint format. There are two versions. One provides the answers as you go along, the other provides the answers at the end of the quiz. This is an ideal fun resource for Pi day which takes place on 14th March. More Pi Day Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on UK general elections. The PowerPoint focuses on: How the UK Election Process works What happens in the election process The major UK political parties The formation of the government The State Opening of Parliament The PowerPoint contains links to videos on the role of parliament and how elections work. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Mock Election Pack UK Parliament and Government Brexit – The Triggering of Article 50 For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 60 slide Powerpoint presentation on Diwali (Divali, Deepavali or Dipavali) - the Festival of Lights which is celebrated by Hindhus, Sikhs, Jainists and some Buddhists in October / November each year. The PowerPoint makes reference to: The origins of Diwali The legends of Diwali - Rama and Sita, Lord Krishna The rituals and traditions of Diwali Diwali offerings Diwali decorations - rangoli, dyas The symbolism of light Goddess Lakshmi Diwali sweets - barfi The custom of tilak The PowerPoint contains several hyperlinks to the meaning of Diwali, how Diwali is celebrated and the legends surrounding Diwali. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 This resource contains a variety of PowerPoint presentations suitable for assemblies throughout the year. Never be short of an assembly again! Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 100-question PowerPoint quiz on the Olympic Games. There are 3 possible answers. The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Please note: the answers can be found by clicking on the Olympic ‘rings’ image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. Sample questions: What was the only event at the first Olympics in 776BC? How many rings are there on the Olympic flag? In which event was a new technique used by American athlete Dick Fosbury? What is Usain Bolt’s Olympic Record time for the 100 metres? The ‘J’ approach and the ‘flared’ approach are associated with which event? The IOC have amended the Olympic motto to include another word after "Faster, Higher, Stronger”. What word is it? Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: The Olympic Games Presentation This is a fully editable 135-slide PowerPoint presentation on the Olympic Games. It includes information on: the history of the Olympic Games the Summer Olympic sports notable Olympic achievements interesting facts the Tokyo 2020 games. the Paris 2024 Olympic Games The PowerPoint also contains links to videos on Usain Bolt’s Olympic record-breaking 100-metre race in London 2012, Bob Beaman’s long jump, Dick Fosbury’s high jump, the 2024 Paris Olympic logo and slogan, the 2024 Olympic mascots, the 2024 official dance - des Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 , sneak preview of the Olympic Games to be held in Paris in 2024. The Olympic Games Puzzle Pack This resource contains a puzzle pack that includes 16 differentiated puzzles on the Summer Olympics theme. There are three word searches, five anagram puzzles, four crosswords and four Olympic Sports icon puzzles. Save money and buy resources together at discounted rates: The Olympic Games PowerPoint Presentation and Quiz The Olympic Games - Presentation - Quiz - Puzzle Pack

This resource contains a fully editable 100 question PowerPoint quiz on politics and the UK parliament, government and elections. It is a fun way of extending the students' knowledge of the UK electoral system, government, parliament, political parties and some interesting historical facts about our democracy. There are 100 questions with multiple choice answers and varying degrees of challenge. It is divided into the following sections: - Elections - The Government - Parliament - Political Parties - Miscellaneous - Picture Round The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the voting box image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is included to record answers. Sample questions: - How often is an election held in the UK? - When no party wins more than half the seats in an election, the parliament is said to be a … - In the UK, what is the official name given to the place where people go to vote? - On what day are general elections usually held? - Who normally lives at 11 Downing Street? - Who is The Speaker of the House of Commons? - How many rows of benches are there in the House of Commons either side of The Speaker? You may also be interested in: Mock Election Pack UK Parliament and Government Presentation Brexit – The Triggering of Article 50 Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an information sheet and comprehension questions on the theme of Holy Week and Easter. You may also be interested in: Holy Week and Easter - Set of 7 Texts and Comprehensions The texts include all the significant events of the Easter story: - Palm Sunday - Maundy Thursday and the ' The Last Supper' - Judas' Betrayal - Good Friday - The Crucifixion - The Resurrection - The appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene and the disciples - Easter Sunday Holy Week and Easter PowerPoint Lesson and Puzzle Pack This resource contains 1. An informative and fully editable 39 slide PowerPoint on the Easter Story and the events of Holy Week. 2. A puzzle pack containing 14 differentiated word searches, anagrams, cryptograms and crosswords. For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22nd April. It is a global event created to promote awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. This resource contains a fully editable, simple text, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on Earth Day. It is appropriate for primary-aged pupils and older SEN students. The presentation focuses on: the history of earth day the aims of Earth Day environmental issues affecting the earth Earth Day projects The Earth Day 2024 theme - ‘Planet v Plastics’ steps we can take to protect the earth The PowerPoint also contains links to a breathtaking, 4-minute video of our planet and a link to a moving ‘Earth Song’. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A more detailed version of this presentation, more appropriate for older pupils, is also available: Earth Day Presentation Earth Day Puzzle Pack This resource contains 10 differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords. Great Thunberg Presentation Climate Change Presentation Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 100+ slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Nelson Mandela and his lifelong campaign to end apartheid and secure equal rights for Black South Africans. It is an ideal resource for Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated on the 18th July, his birthday. It is also appropriate for Black History Month (African-American Month) in October in the UK and February in the USA. The PowerPoint focuses on his family background, his schooling and education, his involvement and leadership in the ANC and his fight against apartheid, his imprisonment, his time as President of South Africa and his post retirement work in setting up the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, an organisation that works to promote equality, freedom and peace. The PowerPoint contains several hyperlinks to videos about his life, his early upbringing, his belief in the power of sport, the ‘Free Mandela’ song and his wishes about how Nelson Mandela International Day should be used. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for primary pupils, is also available: Nelson Mandela Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Nelson Mandela - 50 Question PowerPoint Quiz Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Nelson Mandela Presentation and Quiz Nelson Mandela - Set of 30 Quotes Posters Nelson Mandela Puzzle Pack - Differentiated Word Searches, Anagram Puzzles, Crosswords Buy all the Nelson Mandela resources in a big bundle and make a massive saving: Nelson Mandela Bundle More Black History Resources Desmond Tutu Presentation Martin Luther King Presentation Rosa Parks Presentation Black History Month Presentation More Black History Resources

These are sample questions taken from a 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Quiz This resource contains a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night. There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers. Sample questions: What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to? What religion was Guy Fawkes? Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot? How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords? When arrested what false name did Guy Fawkes give? In which country were fireworks invented? In the Harry Potter stories by J. K. Rowling one of the characters is named Fawkes, what kind of creature is it? The resource also contains a hyperlink to the world’s top ten firework displays. You may also be interested in: Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Presentation This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot. Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation This is a 70-slide, PowerPoint presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils. Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 100-slide PowerPoint presentation about Refugee Week that is held in June each year. The PowerPoint focuses on: Why Refugee Week was set up What happens in Refugee Week What a refugee is What an asylum seeker is Why people become refugees The plight of refugees The Ukrainian refugee crisis Why we have World Refugee Day How we can help refugees The PowerPoint also contains links to the stories of three refugee children. It concludes by asking the students some reflective questions. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Refugees Simulation Pack - Eight Scenarios This resource contains an asylum seeker/refugee simulation activity pack. The simulation is in the form of a PowerPoint. There are 8 scenarios. Students are divided into groups and are required to make decisions/take action. Some of the scenarios are accompanied by a timer with dramatic music playing to simulate the confusion in which refugees have to make quick decisions. It also contains follow-up tasks and worksheets. Refugees Poignant Slideshow with Music This is a powerful and poignant slideshow about asylum seekers and refugees. It contains eighty, thought-provoking images and is accompanied by music. A picture speaks a thousand words and these images certainly do that. This resource could be used in a variety of ways – for an assembly, to stimulate discussion and creative writing. The slides could also be printed off and used for display. Save money and buy all these resources at a discounted rate: Refugee Bundle

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare's birthday. The Powerpoint focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His family References to, and excerpts from, well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth The Globe Theatre and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre The Puritans' banning of theatres and plays The Royal Shakespeare Company Shakespeare's contribution to the English language His burial place New Place Shakespeare Week Shakespeare's Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford The presentation also contains hyperlinks to engaging, short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and Opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare's birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase 'to be or not to be' involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant. A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available: William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters William Shakespeare Puzzle Pack William Shakespeare Bundle William Shakespeare Quotes Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable 50-question quiz about International Women’s Day and women’s achievements. It is an ideal resource for International Women’s Day / Women’s History Month. The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. The quiz also contains a link to a short video about International Women’s Day. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: International Womens Day - 75 Slide Presentation This resource contains an informative and editable 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on International Women’s Day. The presentation focuses on: the origins of International Women’s Day, the Suffragette Movement and key players, inspiring women and girls - Anne Frank, Florence Nightingale, J.K. Rowling, Rosa Parks, Mother Theresa, Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, Joan of Arc, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Elizabeth Blackwell, Mary Seacole, Dorothy Hughes, Billie Jean King, Mae Jemison, Malala Yousafzai, Agnes Baden-Powell and Greta Thunberg, the gender equality gap and the United Nations International Women’s Day theme. The presentation also includes numerous links to videos about International Women’s Day and and the contributions and achievements of individual people and groups of people. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: International Womens Day Presentation and Quiz International Women’s Day Puzzle Pack International Women’s Day Presentation, Quiz, Puzzle Pack Bundle

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 110-slide PowerPoint presentation on Earth Day. The presentation focuses on: This is a fully editable and informative, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on Earth Day. The presentation focuses on: the history of earth day the aims of Earth Day environmental issues Earth Day projects The Earth Day 2024 theme - ‘Planet v Plastics’ How we can help to look after our wonderful planet earth The PowerPoint also contains links to a breathtaking, 4-minute video of our planet and a link to a moving ‘Earth Song’. Please note, the watermark on the preview images are not present on the resources themselves. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger / SEN pupils, is also available: Earth Day Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Earth Day Puzzle Pack This resource contains 10 differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords. Great Thunberg Presentation Climate Change Presentation Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a 65 slide PowerPoint slide show for Remembrance Day / Armistice Day / Poppy Day. It has been designed to be used for the two minutes silence. There are two versions included. One begins with the Last Post and ends with the Reveille. It has been set to play automatically. The other contains images set to automatically play. It ends with the Last Post.This is an ideal resource to help pupils reflect on the centenary of Armistice Day and the ending of World War I. The powerful and poignant images have been carefully selected and show scenes of : World War 1 World War 2 Current soldiers in the Armed Forces War Graves War memorials This slide show will help pupils who find it difficult to focus during the two minutes silence. It will help them to understand why we have Remembrance Day and what it was like for both the soldiers on the front line and their families back home. You will see from some of the images that even in desperate and difficult times people can still smile and laugh - when their houses have been demolished; when they have been injured in the War; when they are in air raid shelters. An additional slide has been added with a link to ‘The Green Fields of France’ by John McDermott if you should wish to play it. The slides could also be used for follow-up work with the pupils to stimulate discussion and provide a stimulus for writing activities. They could also be used for display purposes. You may also be interested in: Remembrance Day Presentation This is a fully editable, informative and poignant 80-slide PowerPoint presentation. It could be used for an assembly or series of assemblies leading up to, and on, Remembrance Day. The presentation focuses on: What is Remembrance Day? World War 1 Armistice Day Remembrance Day The Poppy The British Legion How soldiers who gave their lives are remembered The resource contains extracts from a soldier’s diary, hyperlinks to a recitation of Robert Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, Rudyard Kipling’s My Boy Jack, World War 1 veteran, Edward Francis’ poem about his friend Spotty, a short interview with Harry Patch, Rupert Brooke’s poem The Soldier, John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, interviews with veterans of the First World War, the song The Green Fields of France by John McDermott, a recitation of Moina Michael’s poem We Shall Keep the Faith. The last slide contains the Last Post. Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains an editable, 100-question PowerPoint Christmas quiz. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group. There are three possible answers that students can choose from. The quiz is divided into six sections: Christmas Themed General Knowledge Christmas Literature Christmas TV and Movies Christmas Music and Songs Christmas Around The World Famous Person Picture Round The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the question mark image on each slide. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals / teams to record their answers. Sample questions: In which country does Santa have his own personal postcode - HOH OHO? Who banned Christmas in England between 1647 and 1660? What happened at Christmas in England for the last time in 1960? What is ‘pfefferkuchenhaus’? If you were given ‘frumenty’ at Christmas (in medieval times), what would you do with it? This resource is also suitable for SEN students due to the highly visual nature of resource and multiple choice format. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Pub Style Printable Christmas Quiz – 12 rounds – 120 Questions Printable, Paper-Based Quiz and Puzzles Christmas Quiz – 100 Questions – It’s a Cracker! History Christmas Quiz Science Christmas Quiz Geography Christmas Quiz More Christmas Resources

This resource contains an asylum seeker/refugee simulation activity pack. It is an ideal resource for Refugee Week / Refugee Day in June. It includes an editable lesson plan, a simulation activity and a set of follow-up activities. The simulation, in PowerPoint form, contains 8 scenarios. Pupils are divided into groups and are required to make decisions/take actions. Some of the scenarios are accompanied by a timer with dramatic music playing to simulate the confusion in which refugees have to make quick decisions. Scenario 1 - War has broken out. Members of the group have to leave their homes. They are required to choose 6 items to take with them. Scenario 2 - A pick-up truck arrives to take the group to a boat on the coast. The driver speeds away as fast as he can. He hits a speed bump and one of the group’s bags falls off the back of the truck. Scenario 4 - The truck continues its journey towards the coast but runs out of fuel and the group has to walk. To make the journey easier everyone has to take the heaviest item out of their bag to make it lighter. Scenario 6 – The group reaches the coast. There is a small boat waiting. However, the boat can only take four people. Scenario 7 – The man with the boat wants payment. Members of the group must give any money they have to him. If they have no money they have to give him their most valuable item. Scenario 8 -The boat sets sail. The wind gets up and the waves become rough. Water from the waves gets into the boat. Your bag is drenched. Anything which could be affected by water is ruined. Review: "Wow, my year 10 History students loved this lesson. Each student was engaged and even students who normally have to be pushed to answer questions were eagerly filling out the review questions at the end. The added music to the PPT really added to the drama of the scenarios. This was an exciting and top-quality product." Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Refugee Week / Day – 85 Slide PowerPoint Presentation This is a fully editable presentation on Refugee Week / Refugee Day. The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to a video about the Syrian War and Refugee crisis and a video about a teenage asylum seeker from Eritrea.

This resource contains a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in bonfire night. The content includes references to: Guy Fawkes’ religious background The intolerance of James I towards Roman Catholics The Plot The anonymous letter Guy Fawkes arrest, trial and execution The conspiracy theory The Act of Thanksgiving The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. In 2002 in a poll conducted by the BBC, Guy Fawkes was named the 30th Greatest Briton. What do you think about Guy Fawkes and his planned role in the gunpowder plot? Was he a hero or a terrorist? Do you think Guy Fawkes and the conspirators should have been sentenced to death and hung, drawn and quartered? What do you think about James I and his treatment towards, and intolerance of, Catholics? The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot. You may also be interested in: Bonfire Night 50 Question PowerPoint Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains a short presentation on Roald Dahl. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl - 85 Slide Presentation This resource is an informative and fully editable, 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. The presentation focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His education and schooling His career - RAF fighter pilot His family References and excerpts from his works including The BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, Boy: Dreams of Childhood, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Danny Champion of the World, The Gremlins, Going Solo His likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies His imaginative and fun use of language and wordplay Roald Dahl’s Children’s Gallery, Roald Dahl Plass, Roald Dahl Festival at Aylesbury Dahlicious Dress Up Day, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The Powerpoint also contains hyperlinks to Roald Dahl’s writing hut, The BFG movie trailer, audio of Roald Dahl giving writing tips and about his writing, Roald Dahl being interviewed by Terry Wogan, Roald’s home at Gipsy Cottage, Great Missenden. A simple text, 81 slide version of the presentation, more appropriate for younger pupils is also available: Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation More Roald Dahl Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide