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KS2 World War I Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of World War I. It has been designed for children in KS2, and contains comprehensive sections on:
Major Events - dates, images, descriptions, and key facts;
Key People - Archduke Franz Ferdinand, David Lloyd George, Tsar Nicholas II, Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Wilfred Owen;
Main Participating Countries - Flags, Year joined and death toll;
Timeline of Major Events.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Luther and the Reformation Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Luther’s Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Reformation Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Marco Polo Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Marco Polo, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Marco Polo Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Alexander Graham Bell - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Alexander Graham Bell, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or about prominent inventors in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Alexander Graham BellTimeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
The Mali Empire - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Mali Empire. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview and map;
Key People and Events - Sundiata Keita, Rise of the Empire, Mansa Musa, the Pilgrimage, the Demise of the Empire;
Timeline of Major Events;
Key Features: Culture, Religion, Major Settlements;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Mali Empire Facts.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
J.K. Rowling Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about J.K. Rowling, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals’, or those finding out about prominent authors as a part of their English learning. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
J.K. Rowling Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Roman Mosaics - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about Roman Mosaics as a part of their art and design study. This was originally used alongside a history study of the Romans.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Artists;
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Ancient Mosaics.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for lower-KS2 children.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
The Romans - Introduction to the Romans - Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Romans, through:
-learning who the Romans were and when they lived;
-understanding the different periods of the Roman era;
-remembering and sequencing important Roman dates.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Romans, and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic;
-Gathering base information about the Romans through information on the slide show and through watching a short, informative video, including when and where they lived, how they operated and the different Roman eras;
-Gaining an understanding about how the Roman empire spread;
-Following clear instructions and precise dates to create their own timeline of key Roman events;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (20 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Ancient Greek Clay Pottery - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about Ancient Greek Clay Pottery as a part of their art and design study. This was originally used alongside a history study of the Ancient Greeks.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Places/ Artists;
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Ancient Greek Clay Pottery.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Significant Explorers - Christopher Columbus Lesson!
In this engaging and purposeful lesson, children develop an understanding of who Christopher Columbus was and the impact that he had on the world:
In particular, they:
-Learn who Christopher Columbus was and what he is known for;
-Explain how Columbus’ voyages have impacted the world today;
-Evaluate the actions and behaviour of Christopher Columbus.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge recall of basic history skills, key terms, and the meaning of exploration;
-Watching an engaging video (hyperlinked) to gain a base understanding of his life, voyages and achievements;
-Answer comprehension questions demonstrating what they have learnt from the video;
-Exploring quotations from Columbus’ own account of his voyages, to discover how he mistreated native people in the lands that he explored;
-Evaluating Columbus’ impact on the world;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (18 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson. Also included are the quotations for the development task - in both Word and PDF format.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Pointless - History Bundle Pack - The Tudors (3 full games included!)
Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', these resources are perfect for use as a starter activity, plenary, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change the questions/answers. Containing sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, these resources are effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning.
There are three fully functional and challenging games, including:
- The Tudors (easier)
- Henry VIII (intermediate)
- Elizabeth I (more difficult)
Each game contains four full rounds, which are fun, interesting, and promote deeper thinking in students.
The nature of the game ensures that this resource can challenge students of all levels.
Florence Nightingale - Comparing with other Significant Individuals!
In this engaging lesson, children compare and contrast 3 female significant individuals from different eras: Florence Nightingale, Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. This was taught towards the end of a Florence Nightingale unit of learning, and so some prior understanding about her life is advantageous.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Using a research template and the resources available to them to find out about either Greta Thunberg or Malala Yousafzai;
-Presenting what they have learnt to other members of the class;
-Comparing and contrasting the life events and characteristics of the significant individuals;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have demonstrated the learning objective and success criteria expectations.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (22 slides), and the research template (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Elizabeth Fry Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Elizabeth Fry. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Elizabeth Fry Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Queen Elizabeth II - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Elizabeth II, as a part of their PSHE study of Britain and its values, history study of ‘Significant Individuals’, or cross-curricular learning about monarchs. It is also a useful resource for learning relating to the platinum jubilee. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Elizabeth II Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
The Age of Exploration - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the The Age of Exploration (sometimes known as The Age of Discovery). It contains comprehensive sections on:
The Age of Exploration Overview;
Overview;
Key People (Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, Abel Tasman);
The Age of Exploration Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Key Vocabulary;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in KS1/ lower KS2. Another version of this organiser is available for older children.
Alexander the Great - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Alexander the Great. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of ancient civilisations and empires or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Alexander the Great Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Sir Alexander Fleming - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Sir Alexander Fleming, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or about prominent scientists in science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Sir Alexander Fleming Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Oliver Cromwell Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Oliver Cromwell. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of the English Civil War or Significant Individuals in historical society. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Oliver Cromwell Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Mary, Queen of Scots. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of Tudors and Stuarts, or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Mary Queen of Scots Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Edmund Hillary - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Sir Edmund Hillary, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Edmund Hillary Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.