I am an experienced Primary school teacher with over twenty years experience in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I have made and used all of the interactive topic based lesson plans, power-points and resources in this shop with my classes. I hope you enjoy using them with your classes too.
I am an experienced Primary school teacher with over twenty years experience in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I have made and used all of the interactive topic based lesson plans, power-points and resources in this shop with my classes. I hope you enjoy using them with your classes too.
Series of 6 Y2 and KS2 powerpoint lessons on the topic of Easter. Each lesson includes the timings for each activity at the top of each slide. There are opportunities for pupils to work collaboratively in every lesson and record and share their ideas and knowledge.
Lesson 1: (30 mins) focuses on celebrations and Easter as a celebration and begins with an initial assessment based on pupil starting points. Pupils work in small groups of 2 or 3 and create a Spider diagram and Mind Map to record their knowledge. There is an opportunity for group feedback at the end of the lesson.
Lesson 2: (30 mins) focuses on the Easter story told through a link to a story on YouTube. The pupils raise questions about the story and have a P4C debate. There are Teacher notes on slides 14 and 15 to help shape the debate session.
Lesson 3: (30mins) focuses on Holy Week through images and key questions on each slide. There is a short YouTube clip on how to make a Palm cross. The pupils will need green activity paper or card and glue.
Lesson 4: (40 mins) focuses on Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. There is a 20 min research activity based on the painting ‘The last Supper’ (naming the disciples and finding out their responses to Jesus). Pupils will need access to books about this subject and the internet. There are opportunities for pupils to explore responses and feelings to different aspects of the story leading into the Resurrection. A template on slide 35 can be printed for pupil recording.
Lesson 5: (60 mins) focuses on the Christian symbol of the cross with a 45min Hot Cross Buns baking activity which can be either as a Teacher demonstration or as a group task.
Lesson 6: (40 mins) focuses on how Easter is celebrated today and explores some of the traditions such as Easter Bunny, lambs, chocolate eggs, daffodils etc. There are key questions for pupils to discuss in small groups and an end of unit assessment using all the information they have learnt in lessons 1-6 in the design of an Easter poster.
The final slide offers an additional Easter creative activity for pupils to follow instructions to make an Easter sheep for a card or a display. I used activity with the class when a group was completing research (Lesson 4) and a group were making Hot cross Buns (from Lesson5) with a Teaching Assistant).
I have also included a blank easter egg colouring template and an easter bunny and chick colouring template.
How to write a biography. Upper KS2. Set of five complete lessons with all worksheets and pupil resources. Includes a Biography checklist, sample biographies about Queen Victoria and Nelson Mandela, a blank biography spider-gram, blank planning templates (scaffolded) and a fact sheet about Mary Anning. The series of lessons include opportunities for pupils to give peer feedback and analyse two sample biographies.
I have used these with Y5 and Y6 and have also extended the unit to include famous people which the children asked for or who we were covering in topic work eg Louis Pasteur, famous explorers/sports achievers.
Learning objectives.
Lesson 1
• To explain what a ‘biography’ is in my own words.
• To name people who have had a biography written about them.
• To list the features of a biography.
• To identify the features in a short biography of a famous person.
Lesson 2
• To explain what a ‘biography’ is in my own words.
• To recall the features of a biography.
• To plan then write a biography about someone in my family and use the checklist to include the main features.
• To give helpful feedback to my partner.
Lesson 3
• To read a biography about Nelson Mandela.
• To use the Biography Checklist and identify whether the main features have been included in the biography about Nelson Mandela.
• To identify areas where the biography could be improved.
Lesson 4
• To choose a famous person for a biography.
• To plan your ideas on a writing frame and listen to the feedback about the features from your partner.
• To write an interesting biography which includes all of the main features.
Lesson 5
• To use the factsheet about Mary Anning, taking out information which would be interesting in a biography.
• To write an interesting biography about Mary Anning which includes all of the main features of a biography.
Improving inference skills for reading. KS1 pack of 34 short activities.
Each story activity is based around a simple everyday task or activity. The information is implied within the text to encourage pupils to extract meaning from clues and draw conclusions. I wrote these activities to help my class of Y1 pupils improve their ability to extract relevant information from text but I have also used them with older and SEN pupils. Can be used as a lesson warm up with the whole class, in a small guided group or with a target group and a TA.
12 Short story paragraphs (What is happening?) with prompts to develop pupil understanding of meaning within text based upon a character’s behaviour, conversation or actions.
10 short story paragraphs with prompts to develop pupil understanding of where people are or where something happened through inferred conversation and description.
12 picture prompt/ choices for pupils to extract an action or activity (using picture and text clues) linked to a simple question or sentence.
Australia today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities with supporting worksheets and maps. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Australia’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Australia as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Indigenous people’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Deserts’ etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Australia in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Australia.
I could describe where Australia is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Australia.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a tropical climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Australia.
I could compare population graphs for Australian cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘tropical climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in Australia.
I should explain how the location of Australian cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Australian people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Australia.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Australia.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Australia.
Fiction Writing Genres. Pack of 14 KS2 pupil templates.
Template genres include: Horror, Dilemmas, Adventure, Comedy, Fables, Greek Myths, Flashbacks, Fantasy, Playscripts, Sci-Fi, Historical (Knights), Raising issues, Mystery, Conversations.
Each template includes a bullet point reminder list of the rules for writing in a specific genre and spaces for pupils to develop ideas, character description, setting, the problem and the structure of their stories. Depending upon the genre there are prompts for descriptive vocabulary and phrases, character emotion and responses.
The templates can be used to develop story writing linked to most cross curricular topics and drama particularly Celebrations, Famous People, Explorers, Fairytales and stories, Animals, Greece etc.
I have used these templates with Years 3 to 6 and with HA Year 2 pupils.
Africa today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Africa’s countries and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Africa as well as simple information such as greetings flags of countries in the different regions at the beginning of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as Continents, Deserts, Weather, Animals, Tourism etc.
Lesson 1 There are 4 supporting pupil worksheets with this lesson.
Learning Objectives
I must find Africa in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the countries and features of Africa.
I could describe where Africa is in the world using geographical words
Lesson 2 Two supporting worksheets and a short class warm up quiz.
Learning objectives
I can explain the 5 main areas of Africa.
I should find and label some of the countries from each region on my map.
I can shade a map showing the features of Africa.
Lesson 3 There are 2 supporting pupil worksheets with this lesson.
Learning Objectives
To identify the different climate zones in Africa.
To describe and explain the climate found in each zone.
To explain the temperature in different locations.
To interpret a climate data and temperature chart.
Lesson 4 : 1 pupil worksheet and mapwork
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Egypt.
I could compare population graphs for Egyptian cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5: 1 pupil worksheet and discussion activities.
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘desert climate’ and ‘weather’.
I should explain how the geography of Africa determines where people settle.
I must be able to say how Africa’s natural resources helps people make a living.
I should explain how tourism supports the African people.
I could name important African exports.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives One pupil worksheet. Research task with grid and quiz task.
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Africa.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Africa.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Africa.
Chinese New Year Bundle
Powerpoint 1: KS1 and KS2 Assembly/Lesson.
A simply written whole school assembly to cover the main aspects of Chinese New Year . Can be used as a stand-alone lesson. Music can be easily slotted in (link included). 37 slides include:
Music (links to Chinese Dragon Dance, Festival music) and hymns.
Geographical information about China’s location in the world .
Lunar calendar, Chinese zodiac, Chinese New Year celebrations and traditions, Lantern festival.
Poem ‘Chinese New Year’ by Wendy Larmont.
A short prayer.
Powerpoint 2: Animals of the zodiac KS1 and KS2 Assembly/ Lesson.
A story of how the 12 animals were chosen to represent the years on the Chinese Calendar. Can be used as a stand- alone lesson. Links to royalty free music included.
27 slides include:
Links to Chinese Dragon Dance, Festival music and hymns.
The Jade Emperor’s race and the animals who enter it.
Zodiac wheel and animals which represent the dates.
A short prayer.
Resource 1 : Glossary workbook
A stand- alone lesson on glossaries or part of topic on Chinese New Year.
Activities are organised into a short workbook.
Learning objectives:
To know that a glossary is an alphabetical list of words with definitions found in a non-fiction book.
To put words in alphabetical order.
To match words about Chinese New Year to the correct definitions.
Page 1. An information page about Chinese New Year.
Page 2. Vocabulary relating to Chinese New Year. 4 words to order alphabetically and set out as a glossary.
Page 3. Questions about vocabulary.
Page 4. Alphabetical order guide for pupils.
Page 5. Create 3 questions from the information text to ask a partner to include words from the glossary cards.
Set of 16 ‘Chinese New Year’ glossary cards for pupils to cut out and order into alphabetical order.
Page 6. Answers - alphabetical order.
Resource 2. Picture writing descriptions (paragraphs).
Four images to stimulate language and descriptive paragraph writing.
Resource 3. Three different worksheets with 3 different images (9 images in total) with key vocabulary for each image to support writing.
Resource 4. Set of 12 Chinese animal zodiac cards with picture of the animal and their personality/ characteristics.
Resource 5. What is your Chinese zodiac sign? Pupils can work out their animal year and write it in Chinese letters.
Resource 6 Write your name in Chinese characters. Not an exact match but will give children an idea of how the Chinese alphabet is structured.
Resource 7. Chinese zodiac animal code breaking maths (20 questions in total to practice place value and rounding 10, 100. Multiplication and division using 2 and3 digit numbers. Decimal multiplication. Answers included.
Resource 8. Instructions make a simple fortune cookie.
Resource 9 The traditional tale of Nian the Lion the basis for the traditions of Chinese New Year. Can be read aloud, small group guided reading or as a factsheet or comprehension text or Drama starting point.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Egypt’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Egypt as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Egyptian Arabic at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Ancient Egyptians, Deserts, Myths and Legends, Early civilizations etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Egypt in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Egypt.
I could describe where Egypt is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Egypt.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a desert climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Egypt.
I could compare population graphs for Egyptian cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘desert climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in Egypt.
I should explain how the location of Egyptian cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifes of the Egyptian people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Egypt.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Egypt.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Egypt.
Peru today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities with supporting worksheets and maps. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Peru’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Peru as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Peruvian (Spanish) at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Incas’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Early civilizations’ etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Peru in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Peru.
I could describe where Peru is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Peru.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a tropical climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Peru.
I could compare population graphs for Peru cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘tropical climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in Peru.
I should explain how the location of Peruvian cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Peruvian people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Peru.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Peru.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Peru.
Crime and Punishment Anglo Saxons resource pack. KS2
The pack is based around a fictional short story called ‘The False Oath’ set in AD 964 at the time of the reign of the last Viking king of Northumbria, Eric Bloodaxe. The description of crime and punishment in the story is based upon historical sources. A significant feature of Saxon law relied upon people telling the truth and behaving honourably. Men swore an oath of loyalty to a lord, part of which was a promise to obey the law. Oath breaking was a very serious offence. Swearing an oath on the bible was solemn and binding and if broken, people believed they would be condemned to persecution in the afterlife.
‘The false oath’ focuses on a young boy and his family find themselves at the centre of a feud over land with their Norse neighbours. Their actions see the family and their neighbour face Saxon justice in the Witan with far reaching consequences for everyone.
The story includes a historical context and notes.
I wrote the story myself after being unable to find resources which helped pupils understand the concepts, beliefs, ideas of democracy and justice, fairness and motivation surrounding the Saxon justice system rather than the punishments themselves.
The resource pack includes:
• Short story and historical notes.
• Historical information power-point about the Anglo Saxon justice system.
6 pupil resources:
• Pupil worksheet to summarise the historical context of the story.
• Glossary Activity
• Glossary cards
• Witan drama activity and thinking worksheet for pupils.
• Pupil activity about the importance of people (in the story) and their place in the ‘pecking order’.
• Anglo Saxon punishment factsheet.
Mexico today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Mexico’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Mexico as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Mexican (Spanish) at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Aztecs’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Early civilizations’ etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Mexico in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Mexico.
I could describe where Mexico is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Mexico.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a tropical climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Mexico.
I could compare population graphs for Mexico cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘tropical climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in Mexico.
I should explain how the location of Mexican cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Mexican people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Mexico.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Mexico.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Mexico.
Crime and Punishment ‘Witch Trial’ resource pack.
The pack is based around a fictional short story set in 1649 and based on true events. A ‘Witch-Picker’ travels from Edinburgh to the North of England carrying out witch trials which resulted in the execution of over 100 people. The story includes a historical context and notes.
I wrote the story myself after being unable to find resources which helped pupils understand the concepts, beliefs, fear and motivation surrounding the persecution of individuals as witches in the 17th century rather than focus on the gore and horror of punishment.
The resource pack includes:
• Short story and historical notes.
• Historical information power-point about witches in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Seven pupil resources:
• Pupil worksheet to summarise the historical context of the story.
• Glossary Activity
• Glossary cards
• Courtroom drama activity and resources for pupils.
• Pupil activity about how the witch picker was so powerful.
• Pupil activity – Thought Pyramid and questions for small group discussion (6 sets).
• Pupil activity – match the crime to the punishment.
India today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather tables (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate India’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of India as well as simple cultural information such as a greeting in Indian (Hindi) at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘India’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Ghandi’ etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find India in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of India.
I could describe where India is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of India.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a tropical climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in India.
I could compare population graphs for Indian cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘tropical climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in India.
I should explain how the location of Indian cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Indian people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in India.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from India.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from India.
Qatar today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Qatar’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Qatar as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Arabic at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topics such as Asia, Deserts, World Cup, etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find Qatar in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of Qatar.
I could describe where Qatar is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of Qatar.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe a desert climate.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Qatar.
I could compare population graphs for Qatar cities and explain population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘desert climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the five most populated cities in Qatar.
I should explain how the location of Qatar’s cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Qatar people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in Qatar.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Qatar.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Qatar.
Tudor History full Y6 6-8 weeks unit of work ‘Off with their heads!’ covering the following learning objectives:
• To know the names and order of the Tudor monarchs.
• To know who was important in Tudor government and which people were the most powerful.
• To understand why it was important for Henry V111 to marry Catherine of Aragon.
• To explain why Henry V111 needed a healthy male heir and consider solutions.
• To order the names of Henry V111’s wives and children and explain whether Henry’s marriages solved his problems.
• To explain how and why the religion of England changed during Henry V111’s reign.
• To explain how England was ruled after Henry V111’s death.
• To consider the reign of Mary Tudor and judge the impact of her rule on England.
The power-point contains 98 slides which include the 6/8 week planning grid. There are interactive pupil tasks, prepared factsheets to guide pupil research, a range of worksheets and tasks to scaffold the Tudor family tree, ruling hierarchy etc. Also sentence starter exercises and drama activities, sorting activities (Catholic and Protestant), letter and portrait discussion stimulus and link to You tube clip. There are also opportunities for pupils to complete written tasks and summaries.
My class of Y6 enjoyed these lessons and particularly engaged with the drama tasks of Conscience Alley and Hot Seating.
France today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons.
Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate France’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of France as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in French at the beginning and end of lessons.
Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Europe, Football tournaments, Myths and Legends, etc.
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives
I must find France in my atlas.
I should recognise some of the features of France.
I could describe where France is in the world using geographical words.
Lesson 2
Learning objectives
I must be able to spot the main features of France.
I should find and label the features on my map.
I could write a description about two features.
Lesson 3
Learning Objectives
I must describe what Mediterranean climate means.
I should explain the temperature in different locations.
I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month.
Lesson 4
Learning objectives:
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’.
I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in France.
I could compare population graphs for French cities and explain reasons for population issues.
Lesson 5
Learning Objectives
I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘climate’ and ‘weather’.
I must order the ten most populated cities in France.
I should explain how the location of French cities affects population size.
I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifestyle of the French people.
Lesson 6
Learning Objectives
I must identify some features of natural beauty in France.
I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from France.
OR
I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from France.
Sun and summer: Bundle of 6 resources.
Resource 1. Sun safety complete powerpoint lesson. Written mainly for KS1 but can be easily adapted. Powerpoint of 17 slides which promotes small group and paired discussion about sun safety. Can be used as a complete lesson or adapted for an assembly. The first slides look at fun in the sun and lead into some simple facts about the sun following a short paired talk session to assess pupil knowledge. Pupils are encouraged to look at different photographs of the sun (sunset, sun rise, in space) and describe features. There is a very simple slide on Vitamin D and UV rays linked to health. The children can discuss how to protect themselves in the sun and when to wear sunscreen. The final slide is an example of a sun safety poster which pupils can use as a basis to design their own for the rest of the school (and which can be used as an assessment of their learning).
Resource 2. The sun and our planet. EYFS/KS1 power-point of 36 slides. This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about the sun and how it affects earth. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides and activities including a simple riddle, a short youtube clip, paired talk activities, a practical ‘ordering planets’ activity and an assessment challenge to make a booklet about the information learned. Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points. Useful alongside lessons or topics on sun safety, summer, space and planets etc.
Learning objectives
• To know that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
• To know some interesting facts about the sun.
• To name the eight planets which orbit the sun.
• To organise the planets in order of closeness to the sun.
• To explain how the sun affects our planet.
Resource 3. EYFS Weekly plan ‘The sun and the wind’. This is a weekly cross curricular plan for an EYFS topic based on Aesop’s fable ‘The sun and the wind’. It has been planned to include the learning and ideas for one week of teaching and includes differentiated planning in Literacy and Numeracy for HA, MA and LA groups. Includes non-negotiable vocabulary and linked learning activities in each area of learning. Links well with topics on ‘Being kind’, ‘Circles’ and ‘Weather’.
Resource 4. ‘All about the sun’ factsheet template. KS1 factsheet template about the topic of the sun. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own ideas for a non-fiction factsheet or booklet. There are heading prompts to help pupils develop ideas.
Resource 5. EYFS/KS1 summer picnic activity sheet. Learning objective : I can choose and name at least 8 things to put in a picnic basket.
A simple observation and identification activity for pupils before undertaking an out of school visit (to the beach, woods, park). Pupils draw what they will need for a picnic. There is a simple picture/word key at the bottom of the worksheet to help pupils identify 8 common items found in a picnic basket. Can be used as a follow up activity for topic work on ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, seaside, summer, ‘We’re going on a picnic!’ by Pat Hutchins etc.
Resource 6. EYFS/KS1 Beachcombing activity sheet.
Learning objective : I can find and name at least 8 things found on a beach.
A simple observation and identification activity for pupils while on a visit to the beach. Pupils draw what they find in the empty bucket. There is a simple picture/word key at the bottom of the worksheet to help pupils identify 8 common items found on a beach.
Resource 1 Halloween powerpoint lesson. Fully resourced with 9 pupil worksheets.Learning objectives
• To know the origins of Halloween.
• To compare long ago Halloween customs, superstitions and rituals with those celebrated today.
• To create and perform spells and spine-chilling descriptions about Halloween.
• To work co-operatively with a partner or small group to discuss answers and ideas about Halloween and create a short role play.
Fun, interactive lesson which begins with pupil experiences of Halloween. Simple historical origins, customs and superstitions are introduced through riddles, mapwork, completing captions in speech bubbles, role play and idea showers. There are opportunities for pupils to complete structured written tasks and develop literacy ideas through writing spells (using ‘the witches’ from MacBeth) and short descriptions. The lesson includes nine pupil worksheet activities which link (optional) to the lesson and include a creepy picture description, Haunted house spine chilling vocabulary, witch / monster descriptive template, Halloween activity mat (jumbled words, wordsearch, maze, pumpkin decorating, draw the other half), a spell template, co-ordinates activity, Pumpkin acrostic poem template and a 32 card Halloween Quiz.
This lesson can also be broken into 2-3 lessons if all of the templates are used.
Resource 2: Halloween Quiz of 32 quiz cards
Resource 3: Horror Story Planning Template
Resource 4: Bats 2 week planning grid including learning objectives and ideas for a topic on Bats.
Resource 5: Bats Factsheet.
Resource 6: Halloween wordsearch x2