A story of courage, self-belief and tenacity. Complete with script.
Used as an assembly but could also be used as part of a History lesson or even to link in with British values.
Looks at: -
Captain Cook
Shackleton
Scott
Livingstone
Drake
Fiennes
Explores the personality traits they all had in common.
Ask the question - what is the next frontier? And what are your frontiers? How can you challenge yourself?
Human curiousity - Ever wondered why we explore space? There is a huge financial and human cost but there are some very good reasons why humans continue to explore space.
Aimed at children from aged 9 - 16
Themes explored - exploration, space, size and scale of space, human ingenuity, space discoveries, curiosity
Includes presentation notes
NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation
This resource provides a fully scripted assembly on AI in education and the workplace, perfect for secondary school students. It covers key AI concepts, types of AI, technologies, and real-world applications, alongside ethical questions surrounding AI’s impact on jobs, bias, and privacy.
Contents include:
PowerPoint slides
Fully scripted content
Audience interaction ideas
Bonus: The resource can easily be expanded into a longer lesson or discussion-based activity on the future of work and ethical AI, allowing for deeper student engagement.
The ultimate aim is to look at the POWER of KNOWLEDGE
Aimed at children from upper KS2, KS3 and KS4.
The assembly starts by exploring interesting questions such as - do ants get into traffic jams?
We look at how fascinating, brutal and awe inspiring life can be.
We look at knowledge and what children can do to gain knowledge.
Includes presentation notes
NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation
Assembly with script asks what are the most significant British inventions. There is a focus on the following 7 most significant inventions: -
The Jet
The steam engine
Antibiotics
The TV
The Fridge
Concrete
The mobile phone microprocessor
Finally the pupils are asked to vote for what they think is the most significant
This fully editable House and Merit Points Tracker Spreadsheet offers a simplified and efficient way to track and manage house points across multiple classes. With easy-to-use features, you can quickly add multiple house points using copy and paste, making it time-efficient for busy teachers.
Key features include:
Individual Class Tabs for tracking points per class.
Class Totals automatically calculated for each class.
Tabs for House Sports, House Music, and Sports Day to track performance in different school events.
A House Totals Tab that provides a running total of points across all events.
The spreadsheet comes with clear instructions on the intro tab, making it easy to customise for your school’s specific needs. Perfect for house competitions, merit systems, and whole-school tracking
Python Essentials: Your Complete GCSE Companion! This all-in-one bundle covers a wide range of Python topics, from the basics to more advanced concepts. Concise revision guides and carefully crafted exercises help you master input/output, data types, control structures, and more. Gain the confidence and skills to succeed in your GCSEs
A set of resources to help busy teachers prepare for internal tests/exams.
Includes a set of exam papers which can be adapted
Includes revision summary sheets that could be printed (adapted) and handed out to help the children revise.
Includes complimentary programming dictionary and test to assess programming knowledge of new Year 7 pupils.
11 Knowledge Organisers for GCSE. These visually engaging, information-packed sheets cover a wide range of Python topics. Master key concepts, reinforce your understanding, and apply your knowledge to practical coding challenges. Perfect for quick reference to prepare for exams.
This is a unit of work aimed at KS2 children. This is delivered each year to Year 5 pupils but can be adapted for older or younger children. kidblog.org is recommended but other blogging websites are available. Aims: -
Become familiar with blogs as a medium, including an understanding of the particular features of this as a genre of writing
Communicate safely - includes developing ideas to interact effectively using the comments feature as well as discussing the dos and don’ts of personal information online.
Use blogging as a way to write creatively
Develop a critical, reflective view of a range of media, including text
Ethical and legal responsibilities of being online
Pupils are able to screenshot, paste, crop and resize in order to collate evidence
NEW - revision on a page sheet (Jan 2017)
Exams with mark schemes designed to help busy teachers prepare for end of year internal exams.
All documents can be adapted.
Mark scheme shown in comments.
Link to Google Docs version also given.
The Year 9 paper is designed with the AQA GCSE CS specification and could be adapted for use with Year 10.
Sporting assembly complete with script.
Is Eddie the Eagle a loser?
This assembly looks at the characteristics of a winner and questions our judgement about what makes a winner? Speaker notes are included in this teacher led assembly.
The story of Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is told and we question whether he was a ‘loser’?
Useful before sports day or prior to an Olympic Games.
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This engaging workbook is designed for Year 7 to 9 students and provides a comprehensive introduction to Python. With 5 worksheets, this resource includes practical exercises, assessments, and video tutorials tailored for students of all ability levels. Ideal for classroom learning, homework, or cover lessons.
What’s Included:
Worksheet 1: Introduction to Python—getting started, using the shell, and creating your first program.
Worksheet 2: Understanding variables and user input.
Worksheet 3: Conditional statements (IF, ELIF, ELSE).
Worksheet 4: Arithmetic operations and an introduction to using Python’s Math library.
Worksheet 5: Commenting and debugging code effectively.
Perfect for beginners, this workbook builds confidence in coding while laying a solid foundation in Python programming concepts.
UPDATED - Now inlcudes extra challenge questions
This Key Stage 3 Computing Puzzle Booklet includes 16 fun and engaging puzzles, such as crosswords, word searches, scrabble, code breakers, and picture quizzes.
Topics covered include online safety, code breaking, devices, and human-computer interaction. Perfect for starter activities or quick classroom challenges. Includes answers.
Designed for easy printing as an A5 booklet in black and white.
UPDATED - Now includes a glossary of terms
Looking at our past and exploring the future. Has technology changed our lives for the better or worse?
This resource looks at how technology has made an impact on our lives. Areas are explored such as telecommunications, computers, televisions and transport.
It then looks at how technology could change our lives in the future. Examples of future technologies are explored in transportation and telecommunications.
Includes presentation notes
NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation
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Handy 1 page knowledge organiser sheet that summarises Cyber Security. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and areas covered are: -
What is cyber security?
Social engineering
Malicious Code
Other threats
Penetration testing
Boost your Python skills and ace your exams! This comprehensive resource pack includes a concise IF statement revision guide, PLUS 5 hands-on Python programs to debug. Develop problem-solving skills and reinforce your understanding of ‘if’, ‘elif’, ‘else’, relational operators, and indentation.
Simplify your GCSE (9-1) Computing revision with this handy 1-page knowledge organiser that condenses all the key information you need on systems architecture. Ideal for quick reference and effective study, this organiser covers:
Von-Neumann Architecture
Fetch-Execute Cycle
CPU Components
Factors Affecting CPU Performance
Plus, it includes self-test questions with answers to help reinforce key concepts.
For a more comprehensive revision experience, this resource is part of the Computer Science GCSE Revision Bundle which covers a wider range of topics including algorithms, networks, and cybersecurity. Perfect for exam preparation!
THIS IS A SAMPLE. Full resource can be found here: -
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/assembly-british-explorers-a-story-of-courage-self-belief-and-tenacity-11490795
A story of courage, self-belief and tenacity. Complete with script.
Used as an assembly but could also be used as part of a History lesson or even to link in with British values.
Looks at: -
Captain Cook
Shackleton
Scott
Livingstone
Drake
Fiennes
Explores the personality traits they all had in common.
Ask the question - what is the next frontier? And what are your frontiers? How can you challenge yourself?