The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Need an easy-to-follow Ancient Egyptian unit including planning, PowerPoints and worksheets? Look no further!
Children will learn all above Ancient Egypt from the basics of location and time period to Ancient Egyptian traditions and culture.
These seven lessons are perfect to be used during a half term and are flexible to be used in any order. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided.
Created by an experienced Geography and History subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Resources included:
✸ x7 Lesson Plans
✸ x7 PowerPoints
✸ Blank map of the world
✸ Blank timeline
✸ Building pictures for timeline
✸ Picture clue sheet
✸ Timeline events
✸ Blank map of Egypt
✸ Guidance sheet for Ancient Egyptian society activity
✸ Questions for an Ancient Egyptian slave
✸ Hieroglypics alphabet
✸ x3 Mummification sheets (differentiated 3 ways)
✸ Number system
✸ Egyptian maths workbook
✸ Hook ideas
Lesson 1
L.O. To locate Egypt on a map of the World.
L.O. To locate the Ancient Egyptian period on a time line.
Success Criteria:
I can identify Egypt on a map of the world and describe its location.
I can say when the Ancient Egyptian period was and place it on a timeline with other important historical periods.
I can recall some significant events of the Ancient Egyptian period.
Lesson 2
L.O. To recognise the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians.
Success Criteria:
I know the Nile was an important source of water and made the land fertile for farming in Egypt, as well as being used for transportation.
I know the different seasons connected to the River Nile in Ancient Egypt.
Lesson 3
L.O. To understand how Ancient Egyptian society was organised.
L.O. To know why pyramids were built.
Success Criteria:
I know that Egyptian society was hierarchical with the Pharaoh as the divine ruler.
I understand that beneath the pharaoh, there were different levels of society.
I can explain why the pyramids were built.
Lesson 4
L.O. To understand why the pyramids at Giza are considered a wonder of the world.
Success Criteria:
I can give reasons why the Pyramids at Giza are a wonder of the world.
Lesson 5
L.O. To be able to use Hieroglyphics to create an image.
Success Criteria:
I can say why hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt.
I can copy and design my own tomb painting using hieroglyphics.
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Discover the artistry of our ancestors with the Neolithic Cave Painting Art Lessons, tailored for KS2 students. This art package is designed to integrate the historical intrigue of the Stone Age with practical art skills.
Key Features:
☆ Fully Resourced: Comes with all necessary materials for each lesson, making it easy to engage students.
☆ Professionally Planned: Developed by an experienced art lead, the lessons are well-structured for effective learning.
☆ Visual Presentations: Each lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate concepts and inspire students.
☆ History Meets Art: Perfectly complements a Key Stage 2 Stone Age curriculum, deepening students’ historical awareness through art.
Lesson Overview:
☆ Understanding Cave Paintings: Students investigate the ancient practice of cave painting, learning about its historical context and methods.
☆ Creating Cave Paintings: Students apply their knowledge by making their own cave paintings, starting with the background and adding their unique touch.
In these two lessons, students not only learn about Neolithic art but also experience the creative process firsthand. It’s an excellent way to combine art and history, providing a memorable educational experience that encourages curiosity about our prehistoric past. Suitable for the entire KS2 range, these lessons offer a meaningful exploration of both subjects.
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This Roman Mosaic Art unit is perfect to use alongside a fascinating Roman history topic or study of the volcanic eruption in the ancient Italian city of Pompeii.
Children will study mosaics from the city of Pompeii, discuss what they were used for and how they were made (learning key techniques used by mosaic artists). They will then choose a marine animal to sketch onto a grid before using this as a guide to paint it. Once dry, they will cut out the squares and stick them onto backing paper using the techniques they have studied.
These three lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with a couple of lessons spare in case of any absences or other school events. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Two of these lessons may take a little longer than an hour so can be used flexibly.
Created by an experienced art subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Included is:
3 PowerPoints
Four examples
Grid paper
Detailed lesson plans for each lesson with differentiated success criteria
Images of marine animals
Lessons:
I can create a mosaic drawing.
I can use tints and shades of colours.
I can make a mosaic.
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Immerse your students in the fascinating world of the Bronze Age with our outstanding lessons. These three comprehensive lessons offer a deep dive into the history, culture and significance of this period.
Lesson 1: “Unveiling the Bronze Age”
In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting exploration of the Bronze Age. They will discover how this era received its name and gain a clear understanding of its timeline. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn about the discovery of bronze and its importance in shaping society. With a question sheet, information text and an opportunity for creative expression, students will solidify their comprehension of the Bronze Age and its impact.
Lesson 2: “Life in the Bronze Age”
Take your students on a vivid journey into the daily life of the Bronze Age. Through thought-provoking discussions, a captivating video about Marghwen’s cist discovery, and an imaginative task of drawing the enigmatic Amesbury Archer, students will deepen their understanding of the era’s customs, artifacts, and cultural significance. The Archer’s Companion will inspire insightful responses, encouraging students to connect with the past in a personal and meaningful way.
Lesson 3: “Evidence from the Past”
In this final lesson, students will explore different types of evidence from the Bronze Age. Through interactive activities, they will analyze and categorize historical materials to differentiate between the Bronze Age and post-Bronze Age periods. Building upon their knowledge, students will further sort artifacts into the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age categories. The lesson culminates with a captivating PowerPoint presentation on Bronze Age jewelry and an opportunity to create fact files, showcasing students’ in-depth understanding of this fascinating period.
Engage your students with these comprehensive lessons that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and historical understanding. Each lesson provides clear learning objectives, stimulating input, engaging main activities, and interactive plenaries. With carefully curated resources, including PowerPoints, videos, question sheets, and artifact images, these lessons are designed to facilitate effective teaching and inspire student curiosity.
Explore the Bronze Age in your classroom and empower your students to become historical detectives! Purchase our “Bronze Age - 3 Outstanding Lessons” resource today and create an unforgettable learning experience that connects the past with the present.
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This Athens and Sparta lesson plan, PowerPoint and sorting cards are perfect for teaching KS2 children about the differences between Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece.
The lesson plan includes an outstanding teaching approach suitable for interviews, and the PowerPoint provides engaging visuals to enhance students’ understanding.
The sorting cards activity allows for differentiated learning, while the plenary encourages students to discuss and reflect on what they’ve learned. Lower ability sorting cards are also included for differentiation.
This is a must-have resource for any KS2 history teacher covering Ancient Greece. I used this as an ofsted observation lesson.
Looking for an Ancient Greece History Unit? Have a look at our 7 Ancient Greek lessons here:
KS2 Ancient Greece Unit - 7 Outstanding Lessons
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Engage your students with this outstanding lesson on Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in civil rights history. This resource provides a comprehensive package, including a detailed lesson plan, a dynamic PowerPoint presentation, two information sheets catering to different ability levels, an information poster template, and an exemplary information poster.
Lesson Highlights:
★ Biographical Exploration: Delve into the life of Rosa Parks and her significant role in the civil rights movement.
★ Interactive Learning: Test students’ understanding with multiple-choice questions that reinforce key concepts.
★ Creative Expression: Foster creativity as students craft their information posters, consolidating their knowledge.
Files Included:
☆ Lesson Plan
☆ PowerPoint Presentation
☆ x2 Information Sheets (differentiated)
☆ Information Poster Template
☆ Example Information Poster
☆ Images of Rosa Parks
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This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic and look at the famous Roman myths and legends using the book Escape From Pompeii.
If you want to give it a try, download lesson 1 for FREE here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-escape-to-pompeii-roman-legends-writing-lesson-prepositions-12686029
These ten lessons guide children through the basics of English writing a legend story and how to use prepositional phrases, adverbials and adverbial openers to describe.
Fully differentiated resources and sheets to go with each lesson. Detailed planning is also provided. This resource contains over 30 documents!
Lesson 1: Use prepositional phrases.
Lesson 2: Identify and summarise main events of a story.
Lesson 3: Infer character’s feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions.
Lesson 4: Plan a character description
Lesson 5: Write a character description
Lesson 6: Use adverbial openers
Lesson 7: To use adverbial openers to write a setting description
Lesson 8: To use adverbial openers to plan a Roman legend story
Lesson 9: To write my opener and build up for a Roman legend story
Lesson 10: To write my problem and resolution for a Roman legend story
Documents included:
10 lesson plans
10 PowerPoints (for each lesson)
Lesson 1: MA Task, HA Task, Main Clauses sheet, Pictures, Prepositional Clauses sheet
Lesson 2: Starter task, x2 storyboards (4 box and 6 box)
Lesson 3: HA task, Pictures, Romulus and Remus story, Romulus and Remus summary
Lesson 4: Starter task, character plan
Lesson 5: LA/MA starter activity, HA starter activity,
Lesson 6: LA and EAL Task, MA Task
Lesson 7: Roman setting pictures
Lesson 8: Story plan
Prepositions word mat
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Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities.
Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers.
Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive!
Files included:
★ Main script
★ Cast list
★ Music activities
★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene
★ The Birth of Gods poem
★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene
★ Olympic Games acting scene
★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem
★ Philosophical Musings acting scene
★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene
★ The Epic of Troy poem
Tags: Ancient Greeks History, music, script, outstanding, key stage 2 key stage two
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This Dig for Victory Design and Technology unit is perfect to use alongside a World War II topic.
Children will learn a range of cooking skills, including cutting, mixing and measuring, creating a range of simple meals, including salad, cake bread and sausage rolls.
These five lessons are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Many of these lessons could be extended to last more than one lesson.
Created by an experienced art and design & technology subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
There are PowerPoints for each lesson, worksheets, recipes and detailed lesson plans included in this bundle.
Investigate the importance of fruits and vegetables in the diet.
Review cooking skills, especially knife skills
Follow a recipe to make pasta sauce
To investigate suitable ingredients for a healthy salad.
To prepare a healthy salad using cutting skills.
To work safely and hygienically in the kitchen.
To evaluate the food prepared.
Investigate food and shopping in wartime Britain
Explain how egg substitute was used in wartime food
Review bread making skills and cook banana bread using egg substitute
Make a wartime recipe using typical foods used at this time.
Make a PowerPoint or poster describing meals for a day in wartime Britain
Compare and evaluate cooking and modern equivalents
Plan the food for a wartime street party
Evaluate recipes linking them to the balanced plate model.
Make wartime sausage rolls following a recipe.
Resources included:
5 Lesson plans
5 PowerPoints
Bread recipes (war and present day)
Wordsearch
Egg substitutes worksheet
Balanced plate worksheet
Evaluation worksheet
x3 salad recipes
Rations and balanced plate worksheet
Honey cake recipe
Sausage rolls recipe
Rations example
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Do you want to teach your KS1 students about the history of 1950s Britain? Do you want to provide them with fun and interactive lessons that cover the key aspects of life in that era? If so, you will love this history unit!
This history topic includes six ready-to-use lessons that explore the origins of a modern day toy, the differences and similarities between life in the 1950s in London and now, the life of a significant person (Queen Elizabeth), the shops and shopping habits, and the cars in the 1950s. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need, such as L.O. labels, challenges, detailed lesson plans, and PowerPoints.
These lessons are designed to help your KS1 students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking. They will learn about the changes and continuity in 1950s Britain, and how they relate to their own lives and experiences. They will also engage in a variety of activities, such as role-playing, sorting, comparing, and creating.
These lessons are suitable for KS1, but they can also be adapted for KS2 or home learning. They are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and enjoyment of history.
Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor.
In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline
★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII
★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society
★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding
This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as:
★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria
★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information
★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life
★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision
This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking.
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This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic. These five lessons guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using prepositional phrases to describe. They will learn and write about everyday Roman life. Each lesson includes planning (differentiated 3 ways), PowerPoint and resources (some adapted for EAL/SEN children).
Lesson 1: L.O. Use prepositions to show time.
Success Criteria
I understand what a preposition to show time is.
I can identify time prepositions.
I can use time prepositions as openers.
Lesson 2: L.O. Make notes on the day in the life of a Roman.
Success Criteria
I can create identify areas to research based on Roman life.
I can find information about different areas of Roman life.
I can use notes to record information.
Lesson 3: L.O. Plan a diary entry.
Success Criteria
I can discuss my ideas with a partner.
I can use prepositions to show time in my plan.
I can organise ideas into paragraphs.
Lesson 4 and 5: L.O. Write a diary entry.
Success Criteria
I can use prepositions to show time.
I can use informal language to write a diary entry.
I can use my plan to write a diary entry.
I can write in paragraphs.
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Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of great explorers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Great Explorers Homework Pack is perfect for you!
This pack contains a choice board of 51 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of great explorers.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Look at pictures and facts about a famous explorer. Draw a picture of them and share one interesting thing you learned.
★ Write about all the different places you have been and tell us about your favourite and why.
★ Pretend you’re buying explorer gear. Draw pictures of the things you’d need and write the numbers to show their cost.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island. What new animals/plants are there on your imaginary island?
★ Look at pictures of old explorers. Draw and write about what they wore and the things they used.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island, can you draw a map of your island?
This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework choice board and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students.
This Great Explorers Homework Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of great explorers!
A bundle featuring 10 history lessons about Vikings and Anglo Saxons, 3 design and technology lessons about creating a Viking Shield and a bonus Vikings learning booklet.
This is a great way to save and get a bumper pack of 13 lessons PLUS a learning booklet, an easy way to set a whole term of homework.
Also available separately.
14 sheets of Learning Log activities for Y1/2. Great for home learning.
Range of themes:
Great Explorers
Toys through time
Everyday materials
Countries of the world
London today and in the 1950s
Splendid Skies
Under the Sea
Instructions
Pirates
Seasons
Weather
Winter
The Plague/Great Fire of London
Minibeasts
KS1
Embark on a thrilling journey of home learning with our Exciting Explorations Homework Bundle, encompassing seven captivating packs that promise to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds. Each pack is meticulously crafted to offer an engaging blend of tasks, fostering a love for learning beyond the classroom.
Bundle Highlights:
★ Dinosaur Planet Homework Pack: Roar into the world of dinosaurs with 51 exciting tasks, providing a prehistoric adventure for young explorers.
★ Beside the Seaside Homework Pack: Dive into oceanic wonders with 44 seaside-themed tasks, sparking curiosity about marine life and coastal environments.
★ Explorers Homework Pack: Uncover the spirit of exploration with 51 tasks that delve into the lives and adventures of famous explorers, inspiring the next generation of adve
★ Memory Box Homework Pack: Ignite creativity with 51 tasks that encourage students to curate their virtual memory boxes, reflecting on personal experiences.
★ Splendid Skies Homework Pack: Soar into the wonders of the sky with 51 tasks, exploring weather, seasons, and celestial phenomena.
★ Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Homework Pack: Delight in the animal kingdom with 51 tasks celebrating furry, feathery, and finned friends.
★ Wonderful Woodland Homework Pack: Connect with nature through 51 tasks that explore the enchanting world of woodlands and wildlife.
Bundle Features:
★ Diverse themes catering to varied interests.
Comprehensive task grids for each pack.
★ Parent letters for effective communication.
★ Record sheets for progress tracking.
★ Book recommendations for further exploration.
Transform home learning into an adventure of discovery and imagination with this Homework Pack Bundle.
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Get ready for The Romans! These 10 outstanding history and geography lessons are the perfect way to teach your children all about the Romans over a half term or term. This unit is packed with 30 files!
Children will begin with the legend of the founding of Rome to the Roman invasion of Britain and beyond. Packed with exciting videos and resources, this unit comes fully resourced and planned with detailed lesson plans provided for each lesson.
Created by an experienced humanities subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Children will find out about:
The legend of the founding of Rome (Romulus and Remus).
The reasons for, and methods of, the Roman Empire’s expansion.
Lifestyle and occupations of Celtic Britons before the Roman invasion.
The expansion of the Roman Empire and why the Roman army was powerful.
Why Julius Caesar wanted to invade Britain and how he prepared for the invasion.
The timeline of Julius Caesar’s invasion.
Understanding how it would have felt to be a Celt during the Roman invasion.
Boudicca and how she rebelled against Roman rule.
The legacy of the Romans in Britain today.
The construction of Roman roads
Resources included:
★ x10 PowerPoints
★ x10 Lesson Plans
★ British resources worksheet
★ x2 Differentiated storyboards
★ x2 Differentiated worksheets (map of the Roman Empire)
★ Map of the Roman Empire
★ Roman timeline events
★ Label a Roman soldier
★ Roman soldier commands
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 5)
★ Questions about Julius Caesar’s invasion
★ Narrator scripts for dramatic retelling
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 6)
★ Starter game
★ Boudicca’s revolt storyboard
★ Roman’s legacy poem
★ Storyboard support sheet
★ The story of Boudicca’s revolt
★ x5 Roman numerals worksheets (differentiated)
★ How to make a Roman road (instructions)
★ Roman roads worksheet
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