The science of Christmas. Encourage students to explore the science behind Christmas with this information and worksheet. Clear, concise, student friendly information about how science helps us celebrate Christmas. From the bang in Christmas crackers to the LEDs in our Christmas lights, this resource provides loads of information. Student understanding is then checked through a print friendly question sheet. Ideal as a starter or extension activity in the run up to Christmas.

This Art lesson plan outlines how to engage students in an exciting practical lesson making wire sculptures that explore balance and movement. A step by step guide to exploring the style of Alexander Calder. All you need is wire, blue tac, card and a camera! Amazing outcomes in just an hour. Links science and art. A great STEAM resource. Suitable for KS2 and 3.

13 linked lessons introducing students to landscape art. Ideal for delivery to Year 7, 8 or 9 students. Clear explanations for the teacher along with materials lists, homework suggestions, thinking skills, artist references and more.

This printable resource provides clear, student friendly explanations of the four A Level Art Assessment Objectives.

We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way. The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives. It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time. Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit. This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles. Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation. Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.

Ideal to email to students for them to use to develop work at home during this difficult time. Four different step by step guides to developing thorough sketchbooks that cover the requirements of the GCSE Art specification. All four Assessment Objectives are thoroughly addressed. Students are prompted to develop work in a methodical manner, with areas of focus feeding into each other and allowing students to produce a cohesive Component that demonstrates informed decision making, enquiry and clear development towards final outcomes. The four guides are… GCSE Art - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Structures - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Metamorphosis - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art Textile Design - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art Textile Design.

Science and Astronomy. A thorough information and worksheet exploring the Mission to Mars. Ideal as a starter or extension activity for 10 to 14 year olds. Fully illustrated and easy to copy.

Suitable for Secondary school. 38 linked Art lesson plans (193 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, student information sheet, student feedback sheet and homework suggestions. Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 11 to 16. Also includes an art rubric / mark scheme. Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.

Engage students in drawing, painting and relief work, whilst they learn about architecture in their locality and around the world. Four thorough, easy to follow art lessons. Each one builds on the last. Students will progress work through drawing, painting and ultimately the development of card relief work. Taking into account time for students to develop their artwork, this set of lessons can provide a full half term’s worth of art lessons. Each lesson plan includes clear step by step guide for the teacher, materials list and cross curricular links. Every lesson has differentiated learning outcomes. There are also printable student support sheets to reinforce learning. Also included are 100 images of architecture from around the work. This is a useful slideshow, providing inspiration for students. Over 115 pages in total.

Science and Geography. A thorough information and worksheet exploring Earthquakes. Ideal as a starter or extension activity for 10 to 14 year olds. Fully illustrated and easy to copy.

Suitable for AQA and EdExcel GCSE Art. Are you desperately trying to get your GCSE Art students to focus on finishing Component 1 before we hand out Component 2 papers? If so, this will help. Clear, straightforward advice for students on how to review their preparatory work and formulate a plan for an outcome or outcomes. Notes emphasise the need to make informed choices and pull ideas together. This resource is provided as a word document so that you have full editing freedom. You can simply copy the text and drop it into your own documents. There are no images with this document. It is pure, explanatory text. I use it with my students every year in a booklet format and I find that it really helps them organise their thoughts. I hope it helps you too.

New for 2018-9. This Art unit of work for 11 to 14 year olds focusses on the links between art and science through the exploration of movement, dynamism and energy. The work of the Futurists, Action artists, kinetic artists and photographic artists is explored through exciting experimentation with media. Students are encouraged to develop a Growth Mind-set and retain ownership of their work, developing it through informed decision making. The scheme of work includes lesson by lesson structure, materials list, artist references and homework.

101 Primary Art Ideas. Don't let Art get squeezed out of the curriculum in your school! 101 ideas for Art lessons for children aged 5 to 11. Quick and easy to use. A useful reference for when you need an idea quickly! Ideas cover a range of techniques and materials. A range of difficulty levels. Ideas to suit everyone!

38 Art lessons for Key Stage 3 plus visual examples. 150 pages of linked lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Each lesson is fully differentiated. Visual examples of student work is also included to support students. This has been designed to be as user friendly as possible so that even a non specialist could teach the lessons. Includes 18 image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 Slideshows included cover the following themes: Autumn Birds Buildings Christmas Dramatic landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Insects Natural textures People Rust Sky Sea Trees Water Perspective Clay workshop If you buy, please leave feedback.

Students are now starting to develop their GCSE Art Externally Set Task Unit. This resource provides two example A* sketchbooks, one by a girl, one by a boy. Also included is a step by step guide to developing a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook that fully meets the Assessment Objectives. All three resources are provided as slideshows which can also be printed off for students to take away and refer to. The resources were produced for the AQA specification, but are equally suited to EdExcel.

A collection of resources focussed on bullying issues. Group activities, discussion starting points, quotes about bullying and 5 different anti bullying posters.

We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way. Check out the great reviews that this resource has got! The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives. It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time. Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit. This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles. Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation. Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.

Bonfire Night is nearly here! This resource provides over 50 high quality photographs of fireworks to help your lessons go with a bang (sorry!) Useful for providing inspiration for Art and creative writing projects.