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High-quality, well-researched and comprehensive resources for upper KS2. Geography specialist. Secret Anarchist.

High-quality, well-researched and comprehensive resources for upper KS2. Geography specialist. Secret Anarchist.
Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods - Writing Unit
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods - Writing Unit

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Writing unit for Y4, Y5, Y6 (UKS2) Re-write the chapter in your own words Poseidon Gets Salty (how Athens got its name) Use informal language Cohesive devices Speech/dialogue to move the action along Formal/informal language Link to history (Ancient Greece) Mythology
Ancient Greece History Unit
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Ancient Greece History Unit

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Ancient Greece History Unit 6 week unit for KS2 What is a civilization? Compare Greeks with other civilizations Geography of Greece Greece then and now Greek gods and goddesses Athens vs Sparta Democracy End of unit assessment
The Lost Words - Recount
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The Lost Words - Recount

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Writing unit based on the otter poem in The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane. Pupils write ‘An Encounter with an Otter’ . Suitable for UKS2, LKS2 (Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6). Resource includes: Planning; Lesson presentation with all resources; Planning sheet; Assessment sheet. Perfect if your class loves nature!
Y4/5 Writing - Persuasive Shoe Advert
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Y4/5 Writing - Persuasive Shoe Advert

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A unit of work to to produce a persuasive advert for a pair of shoes that pupils design. Success criteria: Expanded noun phrases; Subordination using if, when, because, although. Suitable for Years 3, 4 and 5. Fully differentiated with visuals to support SEND. Lesson slides; WAGOLL (differentiated versions); Planning sheet; Self-Assessment sheet.
Settlement and Land Use Unit
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Settlement and Land Use Unit

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Settlement and Land-Use Unit for KS2 Geography. Suitable for Y3, Y4, Y5 or Y6 Needs some adapting to focus on your local area but a good starting point. Work on 6 Figure Grid References. Collecting and interpreting geographical survey data. Sustainable architecture. Considering the viewpoint of different user groups. Vocabulary associated with the topic.
Geography Vocabulary Progression
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Geography Vocabulary Progression

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For each geography topic, from Pre-school to Y6, I have defined 10 words. These were chosen with the topic’s key knowledge and the year group in which it is studied (related to the pupils’ developmental stage) in mind. These should be given to each pupil at the start of the unit, briefly discussed as a class and ‘RAGged’ by the pupil, providing an AfL snapshot of their prior knowledge. This information can be used by the teacher to adapt the coming lessons to embed the words (and their meanings) into pupils’ memories. The process will be completed again at the end of the unit, which will give a clear, visual measure of progress
Geography Glossary EYFS - Y6
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Geography Glossary EYFS - Y6

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Geography Glossaries for each of the topics in the Primary Geography Curriculum. I have chosen ten essential key words that all children should know, use and remember for each geography topic. These could form the basis of fun and engaging tasks to support children’s geography vocabulary building.
Geography Question Prompts (KS1 and KS2)
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Geography Question Prompts (KS1 and KS2)

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KS1 and KS2 geographical question prompts. Very useful for planning any unit. Sparks guided discussion. Encourages use of technical geographic language. Talk for writing. Economic activity. Trade links. Human and physical.
Fantasy Narrative Unit (Setting, Character, Atmosphere)
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Fantasy Narrative Unit (Setting, Character, Atmosphere)

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Fantasy Narrative Writing Unit (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): LO: In narratives, I can describe settings, characters and atmosphere. LO I can use figurative language such as similes, alliteration, metaphors and personification. Sentence structure includes: Fronted adverbials; Relative clauses; Subordinating clauses; Using common exception words. Based around the novel: 'The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieron Larwood.
The UK (Overview)
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The UK (Overview)

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The UK (Geography, Weather and Climate Overview): LO: I understand how the UK’s location affects its geography. What is the UK’s place in the wider world? Recap on prior locational/positional knowledge from previous years. Understand what is meant by the UK’s Temperate Maritime Climate. Latitude and Longitude in relation to the UK. UK weather and its influences. Countries in the UK.
Painting Unit: Japan, Hokusai, Volcanoes
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Painting Unit: Japan, Hokusai, Volcanoes

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A six-week unit of painting, suitable for Y3 - Y6. Covers colour mixing, wash, composition, layering, warm and cool colours; Focus artist - Hokusai (the Great Wave off Kagawa); Links with geography (earthquakes and volcanoes).
Earth and Space Y5
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Earth and Space Y5

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Planning and resources for Earth and Space (Year 5 Science): A six-seven week unit of work that covers the National Curriculum objectives for Earth and Space.
Art Unit - Drawing (World War 1)
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Art Unit - Drawing (World War 1)

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A unit of work based on developing drawing skills, linked with World War 1 and War Artists. This unit would be suitable for LKS2 and UKS2 (Y3 - Y6). Included: Power Point with resources needed for each lesson; Examples of famous American and UK War Artists’ work with opportunities for evaluation; Drawing practice slides, resources and video link; Figure drawing. I am based on the Isle of Wight, so the historical focus is on the Isle of Wight Rifles - the regiment based there during WW1. You could use as is, or adapt to include the regiment in your location. The lower price reflects this.
Living Things and their Habitats Unit
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Living Things and their Habitats Unit

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A series of lessons to cover some of the objectives for Living Things and their Habitats (Year 5). Included: Plant reproduction (dispersal, germination, pollination, fertilisation); Working scientifically: Investigation into factors affecting germination; Branched keys and classification. This work doesn’t include information on life-cycles, so this would need to be added in if teaching alongside.
Recount Writing Unit (The Majestic Plastic Bag Mockumentary)
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Recount Writing Unit (The Majestic Plastic Bag Mockumentary)

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Children love this unit! Originally for Year 5 but could be used in Year 6 as revision or adapted for use from Year 3. It is based on a hilarious mockumentary (in the style of David Attenborough), which follows the journey of a plastic bag to its final resting place in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The resource includes: Power Point with planning and lesson teaching points, examples of success criteria and worksheets; A character activity; A pupil/teacher assessment sheet. Success criteria covered: *Relative clauses.
Journey to the River Sea - Writing Unit (Diary Entry)
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Journey to the River Sea - Writing Unit (Diary Entry)

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Unit of work on Journey to the River Sea - writing a diary entry. Originally created for a Year 5 class but could easily be adapted for Y4 - 6. Includes: Power Point with planning and lesson teaching points, plus loads of examples of the success criteria; WAGOLLs (differentiated); Self and teacher assessment sheet; Activities on commas for LA (for alternative to main task). Success criteria covers: Using commas to avoid ambiguity; Cohesive devices; Spell some words with silent letters.