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Thank you for supporting my shop :) We all work so hard and I just want to share my lessons to make your life a little easier x
Anglo Saxon law
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Anglo Saxon law

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This is a whole lesson in one powerpoint. I normally print of the powerpoint so the children can refer to it during the lesson and to answer the questions. discusses the laws that were in place at the time and what would happen if you broke the law and the punishments you would get.
African animals expanded noun phrases
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African animals expanded noun phrases

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African animals expanded noun phrases practise. Has a powerpoint that goes through and modelling how to add noun phrases into their sentences to make them better. includes prepositional phrases aswell. Lower ability worksheet is included - adding in the adjectives to make the sentences better.
changing shadows investigation
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changing shadows investigation

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This is an investigation: how do shadows change when the distance between the light source and the object changes? Firstly it talks about how we make shadows and what a shadow is. It then goes through the investigation step by step - starting with the question, what equipment, how to make it a fair test (looking at independent and dependent variables), the results and then the conclusion. It takes the children through step by step as they write it up in their books along the way.
Barbara Hepworth - moulding techniques
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Barbara Hepworth - moulding techniques

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Please check out my shop as this follows on from the introduction to Barbara Hepworth During this lesson it looks at the key facts of Barbara Hepworth (recap) - birth/ death/ where she was born and what type of artist she was. Includes what a sculptor does. Quote for the children to remember There is a video of what clay is Then the children will need clay and they are going to practise moulding the clay - rolling, smoothing, pulling, pinching, squeezing.
Sun safety
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Sun safety

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This powerpoint explains the benefits and dangers of the sun. It explains what UV light is and its dangers. looks at how the eye responds to light Looks at how we can protect our eyes from these rays. has a comprehension at the end as well as a hands on task through the powerpoint where they have to look at a partners eys and how it changes to the light.
light sessions x6
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light sessions x6

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This includes six session, these include: lesson 1 - light steps to success- Recognise that you need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light. Know that there are natural sources of light and man made sources. Explain that you need light in order to see things. Know the meaning of different idioms related to light. lesson 2 - reflective surfaces steps to success - Explain reflection. Identify reflective materials. Select the most reflective material for a purpose. lesson 3 - sun safety steps to success - Explain the benefits and dangers of the sun. Explain about UV light and its dangers. Describe ways to protect our eyes from the sun. lesson 4 - rainbows steps to success - Know that white light consists of seven colours - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Know that a rainbow occurs when it is sunny and raining. Know that light can be separated into different colours with a prism. lesson 5 - shadows steps to success - Explain how light travels. Know what opaque, translucent and transparent means. Sort different materials depending on if they are opaque, translucent or transparent. lesson 6 - changing shadows - this is an investigation on how a shadow changes when you move the light source further away. steps to success - Explain how a shadow is formed. Plan and set up an investigation into the way shadows change size. Observe patterns in the way shadows change size. Explain the patterns I find. Each lesson has idioms included related to light and these are recapped each session. These are available individually if wanted. please check out my shop :)
To learn about the events of Palm Sunday
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To learn about the events of Palm Sunday

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This powerpoint gives brief detail about why Easter is celebrated - includes a short bbc video Then looks at the importance of the palm leaf and why it was used. followed by the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem I have added a link to a video of what it would have been like when Jesus entered and looked at the word Hosanna and what it means. There are a couple of discussion questions and then the task is to complete a story board of what happened that day
Holy Communion
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Holy Communion

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This is a complete lesson it includes: key vocabulary different groups of the Christian religion - brief introduced Holy Communion and why Christians do it The last supper story video link to a cartoon version of the last supper three main Christian views of taking the bread and wine and what it actually means to them When children have their first Holy Communion and how white is worn to show purity True or false quiz - can either be done as a whole class or in books Task - create a poem about Holy communion It has sentence starters and key words to support
Baptism x2 lessons
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Baptism x2 lessons

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This powerpoint includes 2 sessions on Baptism The first session inlcudes - recapping Christian rites of passage looking at why water is important in our lives the story of John the Baptist looking at the famous painting by Joachim Patinir (1515) short cartoon video of John the baptist Task - put the story of John the Baptist in order (includes answers) The second session includes - recap on John the Baptist What Baptisms are like now - where they are held and who leads the ceremony then it goes into detail about each section of the christening and what it symbolises - clothing/ god parents/ sign of the cross/ candles Task - the children have 5 pictures of the main parts of a christening and they have to write a sentence explaining what each part symbolises This session is part of a terms topic on Christian Rites of passage so please check out my shop :)
Christians funeral ceremony
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Christians funeral ceremony

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This is part of a block of lessons on Christian rites of passage, so please check out my shop for the other sessions. This is a complete lesson on the funeral process. The powerpoint includes: Key vocabulary what Christians believes happen when you die What is a funeral what happens during the funeral service committal what happens after the funeral task - draw what they think a Christian heaven would look like a label the key parts with an explanation
Christian Rites of Passage
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Christian Rites of Passage

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This is a complete unit of work for the Christian Rites of Passage These are all available as individual lessons if you check out my shop :) Included is lesson 1 - To understand what a Christian Rite of Passage is lesson 2 & 3 - Baptism x2 lessons - john the Baptists lesson and Baptism ceremony lesson lesson 4 - Holy Communion Lesson 5 - Marriage Lesson 6 - Death There is more detail about each lesson on the individual lessons if you need more information Thanks
Hanukkah
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Hanukkah

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This powerpoint looks into the story of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated. included:- which other religion celebrates a festival of light what is Hanukkah and when it is celebrated The story of Hanukkah - includes a link to a video of the story (cartoon style) looks at the menorah and what that is used for how Hanukkah is celebrated - food eaten, games played link to a bbc video on Hanukkah from the eyes of an 11 year old task - complete a table with questions about Hanukkah
Religious and non religious view on life after death
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Religious and non religious view on life after death

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This is a unit of work which includes 5 lessons. I will be putting them on individually aswell if you just want one of the lessons Lesson 1 - To understand that sadness is felt by everyone at some point in thier lives Lesson 2 - to understand what physically happens when we die and how the death of a person is marked and commemorated in the Christian religion. Lesson 3 - Islamic views on life after death Lesson 4 - Hindu views on life after death Lesson 5 - non religious views on life after death Each lesson has a powerpoint and then a task at the end to complete. I have put 1 or 2 tasks on each lesson and then sometimes an extension task.
Islamic/ Muslim Marriage
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Islamic/ Muslim Marriage

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This lesson is a complete lesson with a task at the end. This is part of the Islamic Rites of Passsage unit so if you would like to look at other parts please check out my shop This powerpoint includes key vocab Question about marriage to discuss Muslim relationships - purpose of marriage and why Then it goes into each section - the proposal, the mahr, the nikah, the walima, discusses what happens at engagement ceremonies Task - fill in the missing sections of the table. So it has each section with the arabic word and then they have to write the meaning and then the purpose of each one.
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
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THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY

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This is a 6 week unit of work It includes:- Lesson 1 - Christian Journeys (available seperately in my shop) includes special places for Christians - Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem Looks at a map of where they are Goes into more detail about the 3 places and why they are special. includes a slide on the church of nativity Task - match the picture to the place and write a sentence explaining why it is important to Christians Lesson 2 - Mary and Joseph’s journey Includes story from the bible Then looks at the map and the journey they took Links to google maps and how the journey would look today - questions linked to this Lesson 3 - How the shepherds knew about the baby Includes story from the bible discussion question task - to order the night of the shepherds Lesson 4 - the three wise men (available separately in my shop) includes story form the bible - Matthew 2 1-12 looks in detail about what the three gifts were what is epiphany? Looking in depth and analysing ‘we three kings’ carol and what each section means task - questions on the powerpoint Lesson 5 - To learn about how the emotions of the people in story are the same emotions as people have today and King Herod (available separately in my shop) include recap of the three wise men discusses their escape to Egypt (short video of the three wise men) What Herod had ordered and why linking mary and josephs journey to refugees today task - children given sheet on King Herod and they have to answer questions Lesson 6 - the nativity through art (available separately in my shop) looking at art work step by step through the christmas story and discussing it - each picture comes with an explanation Pictures include Annunciation - leonardo da vinci The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC FLemish The Nativity - Fra Angelico The adoration of the shepherds - Bartolome Esteban Murillo The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni The Adoration of the Magi - Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiar The flight to Egypt - cosimo Tura Task - choose a painting and write an explanation for it
special places for Christians to pilgrimage to
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special places for Christians to pilgrimage to

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This is complete lesson and it includes : key vocabulary slide discussion between class about special places to them Know that Christians have special places and three of these are Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth shows where these places are on a map Gives more info on the three places and why they are special to Christians Has some info on the church of nativity Task - children to match a picture of the place to the name and then write a sentence to explain why it is important for Christians
The discovery of Tutankhamun
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The discovery of Tutankhamun

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This powerpoint is for KS2 it goes through the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. It starts by discussing who he is and why he is famous. It introduces Howard Carter and Lord Carnavon and the dates at each point of the excavation. It goes through each part of the tomb and what was found in each part, it has a map of each section. This could be used as a stimulus for a topic session or for a writing session.
Ancient Egyptian Gods lesson 3
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Ancient Egyptian Gods lesson 3

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Ancient Egyptian Gods - discusses the early god Atum and what the Egyptians believed about him. It includes 7 of the Gods in more detail and looks at their symbol and what their function was. Gods it discusses is Ra Osiris Horus Thoth Anubis Isis Set Three activities included - a mix and match with gods and functions. looking at a picture and explaining which God they think it is speech from people from Ancient egypt and present day. Children have to decide who would say the statement and why.
comparing a seaside town to a rural town
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comparing a seaside town to a rural town

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This powerpoint compares Oldham and Llandudno but can be easily adapted to a different rural town to match your setting. After they have been through the powerpoint we had the children looking for similarities and differences between the two towns.
Nelson Mandela information powerpoint
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Nelson Mandela information powerpoint

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This powerpoint includes vocabulary slides of key words that i would expect the children to know. It talks about his early life, the problems in south Africa (aparteid) and why he ended up in prison. Includes invictus poem that Mandela found comfort in while in prison - i am going to learn this with my children. Discusses his nobel peace prize and then his death - dates used Children create factfile a out Nelson Mandela