An 8-page A5 booklet with a potted history of the Great War, the birth of the Poppy and the Royal British Legion. The booklet includes comprehension exercises, images, questions and more. Designed for children to keep as a future reference booklet, this resource covers all the necessary areas - Who? What? When? Where? Why? and discusses how Poppies became symbolic. A map of Europe is included for children to locate the main countries involved. Finally, the most popular verse from 'The Fallen' is included ('They shall not grow old...') for children to learn by heart.

A comprehensive A5 booklet designed for children to keep, covering Remembrance Day and beyond. The resource looks at the story of the poppy, its history and how it is perceived today. This includes some strong discussion points to strengthen students' debating and persuasive skills. A discussion of the act of Remembrance is covered, as is a more in-depth look at the battle of the Somme. Included is a poster for display, showing key words. Also included is a 'Facts & Figures' sheet. Finally, the resource is completed with a cross-curricular question sheet.

A massive 27-page resource to commemorate the ill-doings of the Gunpowder Plotters back in 1605. Lasting a whole week (editable lesson plan included), covering the timeline of events perpetrated by Robert Catesby and his co-conspirators, this pack endeavours to study the reasons behind the plot, highlighting the plight of Catholics in Stuart England. The resource includes - - Texts; - A timeline; - Three-levels of differentiated comprehension tasks; - Posters; - Character sheets; - Creative writing opportunities; - Discussion points (including a whole class debate); - Week-long lesson plan (MS Word); - Suggestions for extension work; - History POS information and more!