This Quiz will review some of the major events that occurred during 2016.
There are 5 headings and 13 questions but some questions have many parts.
51 answers are required.
The questions and answers can be downloaded.
Topical interactive 'Prezi; tutorial activity for secondary students
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups
Includes two pdf documents: a question and an answer sheet
Also includes: Video discussion question, SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework, Reading activity and Numeracy question.
Topical interactive 'Prezi; tutorial activity for secondary students
Ten question quiz based on current events in politics, media, sport etc.
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups
Includes two pdf documents: a question and an answer sheet
Also includes: SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework, British Values discussion, Reading activity and Numeracy question.
How did Valentine's Day begin and who was St. Valentine?
It's renowned for being the 'most romantic day of the year'. And many people, even children, use it as an opportunity to show affection for our loved ones with cards, flowers or chocolates.
Why exactly do we celebrate Valentine's Day and why does it fall on February 14?
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
Nelson Mandela, a hero to millions around the world, died at the age of 95.
Following 27 years of imprisonment he became the first black president of South Africa.
His achievements are renowned and his memory will endure.
He is possibly the most famous man in the world.
What made him so special?
Interactive 'Prezi'; tutorial activity for secondary students
Also includes: SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework and Literacy question.
Sunday March 26th is Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday as it should be called in the UK.
Mother’s Day can occur on many different dates across the world.
Regardless of where and when it is, the role, contribution and love people have for their Mothers is celebrated.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
Topical interactive 'Prezi; tutorial activity for Primary students.
Based on an item from the news this week.
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups.
Also includes: SMSC questions, British Values discussion, a Reading activity and a opportunity for learners to vote.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.
Interactive 'Prezi'; tutorial activity for secondary students
Also includes: SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework and Literacy question.
Aspirations - How our attitude affects our success
If you want to achieve anything you need to have the right attitudes and take the right actions.
But how do you develop a positive attitude and learn to take the right actions?
Developing your learning skills will help you reinforce positive beliefs and attitudes to success.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
Donald Trump has defied all the odds and with a wave of anti-establishment sentiment gained one of the most improbable political victories in modern US history. This topic sets out what it took to win that election; the reaction of the winner and the reaction of the loser.
Interactive resource developed in prezi.
There are SMSC questions, a reading activity covering the victory and how his victory might change the world and a numeracy activity dealing with some puzzling data.
Study Skills - Discovering your learning style
Rapid change seems to be a normal part of life. It pays to be able to learn quickly and effectively. Understanding the nature and impact of learning styles will aid your personal development and make the world seem more comfortable.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework.
Study Skills - The what and how of research
The ability to understand and use different research methods is an essential ingredient of successful learning and achievement.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
Study Skills - Discovering your skills and talents
Everyone has skills, talents and strengths. You may not have found your’s yet, but they do exist!
Successful people take their skills & talents to the MAX through learning and practice.
Discover your skills and talents through investigating Multiple Intelligences.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
A recent survey reported that over 50% of people in Western Countries make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% will actually achieve their resolutions for the year.
What are resolutions and how do you make sure you achieve yours?
nteractive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework, plus literacy or numeracy activity.
Aspirations - How to build your self confidence
If you want to achieve anything you have to be confident about succeeding.
Confidence is a skill, like any other, that can be learned and improved.
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
School Diversity Week is the national celebration of LGBT+ equality in education.
Launched in 2016, over 450,000 pupils and teachers across the UK are expected to mark School Diversity Week 2018.
interactive resource in prezi
Includes short video
Suitable for whole class, small groups or individuals
Aimed at KS3 /KS4.
It’s World Oceans Day 2018 on June 8th.
The focus is ‘Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean’.
The day fits in with the wider theme for World Environment Day on June 5th of ‘#BeatPlasticPollution - If you can’t reuse it, refuse it’.
Interactive resource in prezi which includes two short videos.
Suitable for individuals, small groups and classes.
Aimed at KS2 and KS3.
Aspirations - Be resilient, keep going until you succeed
To reach your goals and succeed in anything, you have to maintain commitment until the task is completed - this takes resilience! But what is resilience and do you have it?
Interactive resource developed in prezi
Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents.
Includes employability and learning skills framework
In Western Christianity, Easter marks the end of the 40 days of Lent.
Easter Day, or Easter Sunday, is the central feast in the Christian year and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
Discover how Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world.
Also includes: SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework and Numeracy question.
World Mental Health Day 2018: October 10th
This year’s theme is young people and mental health in a changing world.
In the UK, 1 in 4 people, in any given year, will experience a mental health issue
Interactive resource in Prezi
Suitable for K3/4
Can be used by groups, individual learners and parents