This primary science lesson focuses on exploring the famous work of Edward Jenner in helping to develop a vaccine for smallpox. It also provides opportunity to discuss how science has helped us in the fight against serious diseases. Full differentiation is built into the independent task, with challenge activities and support sheets for those who need them. The flexibility of the lesson means that I have been able to use it in Years 3 to 6, but it could also be easily adapted for younger children. Includes: *Teacher PowerPoint presentation *2 differentiated activity sheets *Full planning, linked to science curriculum Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use! Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is a Year 6 PSHE and Citizenship lesson about relationships, which focuses on developing strategies for cooperating, collaborating and compromising in the classroom. Children will discuss why cooperation, collaboration and compromise are so important, before reviewing ways of putting these principles into practise. A collaborative group task is also provided to reinforce the learning from the lesson. The lesson is aimed at Year 6 but could also be used across upper Key Stage 2. It is fully resourced with planning and relevant supporting materials. The timing of the lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, it can also be easily split into a pair of thirty-minute sessions. Includes: *Teaching PowerPoint *Full lesson planning, linked to UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum *Printable supporting materials This resource supports the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum: KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’ This resource is the second in a 6-part series of lessons, which can also be bought in the following bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-pshe-and-citizenship-unit-of-lessons-my-relationships-12887495 Other lessons in this unit are also available separately here: https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=20240864&q=pshe&shop=goldtopfox Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This pack is designed for teaching 2 straightforward maths lessons on the use of grid and column multiplication methods. Both lessons contain differentiated levels of questions and extra challenge tasks. Includes: • 2 full lesson PowerPoint presentations (including answers) • Differentiated questions (higher, lower and middle ability) • Full planning Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. The Holiday family are searching for the perfect means of travel to their sunny vacation in India and 'High Flyers' tour rep, Miss Deplane, is just the person to help them out. She leads them on a whistle stop journey through time, meeting some great pioneers of flight along the way, in order to find the ideal travel option. With wax and feather wings, hot air balloons and experimental aeroplanes on the menu, the Holiday family are relieved by the more modern choice that is eventually offered to them. A class assembly for ages 7 and over, with an entertaining and informative angle on how flight has been adapted throughout history. This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross curricular themes, linking directly to the following topic: IPC Milepost 2 unit, 'Gateways to the World' This product includes a show script only. Please note: an alternative version of this show is also available, containing full production notes, a supporting PowerPoint and all sound effects. This can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-high-flyers-a-primary-school-play-script-about-the-history-of-flight-with-supporting-resources-11395826 Key information: Age range: 7-11 Show running time: approx. 30-40 mins Number of parts: up to 30+ The show is designed for a class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.

This is a PSHCE or SEAL lesson, which can be used in KS1 or KS2, and links with the theme of 'Going for Goals' or general target setting. The teaching PowerPoint includes a weird world records quiz, as well as all information for the lesson. The independent tasks involve the children setting a realistic school target and creating their own unusual world record. Includes: *Teaching PowerPoint *Independent task sheets (differentiated) *Full lesson planning Please see the Goldtop fox shop for more great teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A fun and easy-to-organise Easter lesson for KS1 addition of 1 or 2 digit numbers. The children need to help the Easter Bunny to find the missing eggs by solving addition problems - a really enjoyable and challenging activity for the final week of term! The lesson can be used in Year 1 and Year 2 (or up to Year 3), as it contains a full range of 6 differentiated activity sheets. Extension tasks, planning and answers are also included. Includes: *Teacher PowerPoint presentation *6 differentiated activity sheets (covering 1 and 2 digit addition) *Easter code challenge tasks (2 differentiated versions) *Teacher answer sheet *Bonus Easter wordsearch! *Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great maths and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A fun and easy-to-do Halloween activity for KS2 classes, which is ideal for a bit of spooky fun and for creating a simple display. The objective of the lesson is for the children to create an imaginative list of 10 things that a Halloween horror character would have in their 'Little Bag of Horrors'. Their choices can be as disgusting or creepy as they like, allowing for plenty of creative writing opportunities. The resource also has two writing support frames, so the task can easily be differentiated to your class' needs. I have used the activity across KS2, but it can also be easily adapted for younger children. Includes: • Teacher PowerPoint presentation - provides instructions and examples for introducing the activity. • Writing frame 1 - can be completed with the 10 chosen items and then used for display. • Writing frame 2 - can be used to add imaginative written details about each of the children's 10 items and can then also form part of the display. Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A full and original primary show play script, including all supporting resources, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. It is a momentous moment in the history of space travel - the first manned mission to Mars! A group of (mostly) highly trained astronauts leads us on a thrilling journey to the ‘Red Planet’, complete with fascinating facts, dramatic action and dreams of alien life. Together, we learn about the reasons why people are so interested in Mars, including hopes for sustaining life there, as well as how difficult life can be for an astronaut. Of course, not all astronauts are as focused and scientific as others… This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross curricular themes, linking directly to the following topic: IPC Milepost 3 unit, ‘Mission to Mars’ This product includes: *Full script *Supporting PowerPoint *Sound effects *Music files Please note: an alternative version of this show is also available, containing the script only. This can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11472153 Key information: Age range: 8-13 Show running time: approx. 30-40 mins Number of parts: up to 30+ The show is designed for a class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.

A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. Brad, Sally and Mike are TV presenters with a very different take on history and technology. While Sally and Mike love to find out about how things were done in the past, Brad just can’t get enough of his internet-enabled communication tools. Through the stories of King Darius, Cleopatra and Chief Sitting Bull, we learn all about how great civilisations managed to keep in touch in years gone by…but will Brad be able to tear himself away from Twitter for long enough to notice? A class assembly for older primary children, with a fun take on how communication has developed through the ages. This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross curricular themes and links directly to the following topic: IPC Milepost 3 unit, ‘Making the News’ This product includes: *Full script *2 supporting PowerPoints *Sound effects *Music files Please note: an alternative version of this show is also available, containing the script only. This can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11472173 Key information: Age range: 8-12 Show running time: approx. 30-40 mins Number of parts: up to 30+ The show is designed for a class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.

This is an assembly for New Year, which can be used in KS1 or KS2. The PowerPoint can be used for a class, year group or whole school assembly, linked to reflecting on individual strengths and setting realistic targets. Alternatively, the PowerPoint can be used in class for a New Year lesson, as there is also an independent task and full planning provided. Includes: *Assembly/teaching PowerPoint *Independent task sheet *Full lesson planning Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is a Year 6 PSHE and Citizenship lesson about relationships, which focuses on building understanding of positive peer pressure and its importance in our lives. Children will explore ways in which peer pressure can have a beneficial impact on decisions that we make and on our attitudes in school, before thinking of ways to become a more positive role model in school. An independent or paired task is also provided to reinforce the learning from the lesson. The lesson is aimed at Year 6 but could also be used across upper Key Stage 2. It is fully resourced with planning and relevant supporting materials. The timing of the lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, it can also be easily split into a pair of thirty-minute sessions. Includes: *Teaching PowerPoint *Full lesson planning, linked to UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum *Printable worksheets This resource supports the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum: KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’ This resource is the fourth in a 6-part series of lessons, which can also be bought in the following bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-pshe-and-citizenship-unit-of-lessons-my-relationships-12887495 Other lessons in this unit are also available separately here: https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=20240864&q=pshe&shop=goldtopfox Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is an internet safety assembly or lesson, which reflects on behaviour online and the impact that oversharing can have on mental wellbeing. Children can discuss social media use, consider how this can cause pressures and stress, and explore ways to find a better balance in their online and offline lives. This resource is most suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and is fully resourced with planning and a 13-slide teaching PowerPoint (containing an independent task). Includes: *13 slide teaching PowerPoint *Full lesson planning, linked to UK computing curriculum KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’ Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is an E-safety assembly or lesson, which explores the current trend of so-called ‘fake news’ online. Children can discuss what fake news is, consider how it can be harmful in many different ways, and identify strategies to avoid sharing it with others through social media. This is a highly valuable and topical resource, given recent concerns about children’s exposure to extreme, dangerous or conspiratorial views online. This resource is most suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and is fully resourced with planning, an 18-slide teaching PowerPoint (containing independent tasks) and supporting templates. Includes: *18 slide teaching PowerPoint *Templates for independent tasks *Full lesson planning, linked to UK computing curriculum: KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’ Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

This is a pack of English book-themed activities, which can easily be used across KS2. They are all ideal for a Book Day or for independent work at other times of the year. The activities cover the following areas: *Famous authors anagram and word search puzzle - this has four versions with differing levels of support and an answer sheet provided. *ICT focused task, using Publisher to design an imaginary book cover. All images and templates are provided in the task sheets. There are also 2 extension activities included. *Four differentiated comprehension sheets on Edward Lear’s poem ‘The Jumblies’. The poem is also provided, as are answers for each version of the task. More detailed teacher notes are also included in the pack. These activities are great for use on a Book Day or during class book study sessions, providing opportunities for independent work from Years 3 to 6. Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great resources on a range of topics: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. In this story, we meet a 10 year old Robin Hood and learn about his struggles at school, how he met his most famous comrades and, of course, the reasons behind his rivalry with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. This exciting tale of adventure and heroism is perfect for an end of year extravaganza or as a more scaled down class performance. It is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. Key information: Age range: 7-11 Show running time: 50-60 mins Number of speaking parts: up to 30 The show also contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities. Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for an alternative full package for this show, including all music and sound effects: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-robin-hood-s-school-days-primary-school-play-script-with-all-music-and-sounds-11356401

A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. 'Chocolate Wars' tells the tale of King Cocoa's journey of food discovery during a contest to design a wonderful new flavour of chocolate. It is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of healthy eating themes, linking directly to the following topics: IPC milepost 2 units: 'Chocolate and 'Shaping Up' Key information: Age range: 7-11 Show running time: 50-60 mins Number of speaking parts: up to 30 The show is designed for a whole class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities. Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for an alternative full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.

A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas. Mrs. Laces and her many children are a strange bunch...but, then again, what else would you expect from a family that lives in an enormous shoe? Despite their unusual lifestyle and their worries about the dangerous animals that live nearby, they are a happy lot and are not even remotely interested in upgrading to a brick-built dwelling. However, when the youngest daughter wanders off one day, Mrs. Laces has to make a very brave decision indeed. This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross-curricular themes, linking directly to the following topics: • The 'Habitats' topic in the UK science curriculum • The IPC Milepost 1 science units 'Earth - our home', 'I'm Alive' and 'Live and let live' Key information: Age range: 5-7 Show running time: 30-45 mins Number of speaking parts: up to 30+ The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities. Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.