A complete lesson with the LO: to discover the life and work of Charles Darwin. The first half of the lesson uses a Primary source (letter) to unpick who Darwin was and to ask questions about his character and motivations. During the second half of the lesson, the students will compile a timeline of his greatest achievements and life events. All resources are included, and although extra research could be included to expand the timelines, all the information about the main events in his life, are included in the resources. Charles darwin clipart is used under licence from Artifex : All other images from Pixabay or authors own.

A complete lesson with the LO: to understand Darwin’s voyage on HMS Beagle. During the lesson, students will map the voyage and key events on each stop of the journey. All resources are included, although internet access may be required for the higher attainers to research additional information, using the Beagle diaries (Link included in the resources) All other images from Pixabay or authors own.

A plan which contains all of the instructions, and the resources to set up a crime scene in your classroom. The only thing missing is for you to include the samples from your own crime scene (as this was how I organised the original lesson - with children genuinely ‘detecting’ the crime. However, I have added fingerprint samples, and crime scene photos for a quicker turnaround! I have used this several times, very successfully, both as a WOW topic starter, as science investigation, and even, once as a BIG writing hook. Please leave feedback.

A scheme of poetry, across 7 lessons for Upper KS2. The unit is based around the iconic poem 'The Kraken' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Each lesson is fully resourced, and includes full planning and a PowerPoint presentation. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lessons explore figurative techniques and word effects. They then create a poem based around a sea monster of their own creation. All images from Pixabay, pexels and openclipart.org.

A complete lesson, written for LKS2 (Year 3 and 4) all about the problems posed by plastic pollution. Children learn about the issues and then undertake a microplastics experiment. Resource consists of a powerpoint presentation, with printable resources required for the lesson.

A complete, ready to teach creative writing lesson about CLIMATE CHANGE. It is based on the animated short - World’s Apart. It is designed and planned to be used as a standalone lesson or used as a BIG write/topic lesson. Aimed at KS2, children write an email report in role as am alien visitor to earth, after it has been destroyed by climate change. Everything needed is included, apart from internet access for the animated short film (link in the PPT) Images from PIXABAY