Teacher with 30 years in the profession and 30 years worth of resources across the social sciences: Politics, Law, Business and Extended Project. In addition, in my latter years, I also taught GCSE and A Level English. Examining experience across all these areas as well.
I aim to share cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more of your time, doing the things that you want.
Teacher with 30 years in the profession and 30 years worth of resources across the social sciences: Politics, Law, Business and Extended Project. In addition, in my latter years, I also taught GCSE and A Level English. Examining experience across all these areas as well.
I aim to share cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more of your time, doing the things that you want.
An 8-slide Powerpoint presentation which introduces students to the rituals and traditions of Bonfire Night in the UK.
Invaluable as an aid to teachers delivering an assembly or perhaps an history lesson or even citizenship or a tutorial.
Includes Speakers’ Notes and a 10-question quiz at the end.
The Powerpoint includes:
Gunpowder Plot: The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I by a group of conspirators led by Guy Fawkes.
Bonfire Night: Bonfire Night is celebrated on November 5th to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot.
Traditions: Key traditions include lighting bonfires, setting off fireworks, and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes.
Food and Drink: Traditional foods and drinks include toffee apples, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine.
Taught to many groups of students across a range of years. An invaluable guide to Bonfire Night in the UK!
A Powerpoint presentation explaining the story of Halloween. Invaluable for students of all ages and incorporating a 10 question quiz at the end. Useful for Citizenship or Tutorial groups or perhaps even an Assembly. Includes speakers’ notes to accompany the slides.
An outline of the contents of the presentation:
Celtic Origins: Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Evolution: Halloween evolved from a pagan festival to a secular holiday celebrated globally with costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating.
American Influence: Irish immigrants brought Halloween to the United States in the 19th century, where it evolved into the modern celebration with costumes and trick-or-treating.
Traditions: Popular Halloween traditions include carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and dressing up in costumes, all with roots in ancient practices.
Global Celebrations: Halloween is celebrated worldwide with varying traditions, such as the Day of the Dead in Mexico and the Hungry Ghost Festival in some Asian countries.
Used with hundreds of students across many different years and groups; an essential guide to the story of this pagan festival!
