Resources for the Close Study Product for the AQA GCSE Media Studies course (first teaching September 2021). Designed for AQA, and anyone examining the Music video unit on K-Pop sensation, Blackpink ‘How You Like That’. The 33 slide, 8 lesson resource includes all resources and ten lesson’s work (with possible expansion) and pupil questions/activities. Download also includes a knowledge checklist for the CSP. Lesson 1: What is K-Pop, the growth of K-Pop and the K-Pop machine. Lesson 2: Understanding the K-Pop phenomenon. Lesson 3: Who are Blackpink? Who are YG Entertainment and what role do they play in Blackpink? Lesson 4: Analysing the ‘How You Like That’ video. How is it similar to other music videos? How have Blackpink used media convergence to showcase the video? The growth of YouTube in music video and how online music videos are regulated. Lesson 5: Globalisation and Imperialism in music. Lesson 6: Who are the Blackpink audience? How does the video target and reflect their audience? Lesson 7: Audience readings of the video. Lesson 8: The marketing of the ‘How You Like That’ video. As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs shared on TES: “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly to celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightingale in May. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 18-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1: Who was Florence Nightingale? Includes video. Slide 2: Why does Florence Nightingale matter? Slide 3-4: What did she do to become so famous? Slide 5: The Lady with the Lamp. Includes video. Slide 6: Why are the public services so important as a career path? Slide 7: Why does Florence Nightingale still influence nursing today? Includes video. Slide 8: What can we all learn from Florence Nightingale? Slide 9: Form time activities title screen Slide 10: Form time activities: Art activity Slide 11: Form time activities: Wordsearch activity Slide 12: Form time activities: Poetry activity Slides 13-18: Form time activities: Florence Nightingale quiz – with answers As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared on TES: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

A completely adaptabe learning journey that encompasses all aspects of the Edexecl (9-1) GCSE Business Studies qualification. Created using new Ofsted framework in mind, showing 3 year journey from year 9 through to 11 including Year 9 Business Studies taster and options advice and a two-year GCSE delivery model. It highlights the content and sequence for the Edexcel Business Studies course. This can be used as: A student as it can be printed large scale and be used as posters in classrooms, as well as given to students as part of their assessment matrix. A teacher or HOD is used to support curriculum map, detailing lessons and project objectives in more detail, alongside scheme of work overviews and lesson powerpoints for each project. A parent who can understand the key knowledge that underpins the GCSE and can support Year 9 parents/carers thinking of taking GCSE Business Studies.

Resources for the Close Study Product 'Represent’for the reformed AQA GCSE Media Studies course. Designed for AQA, also applies to Eduqas and anyone teaching the Advertising and Marketing Close Study Product - NHS Blood and Transplant online campaign video ‘Represent’ featuring Lady Leshurr. Using prompts outlined in the AQA Summer 2017 Ready to Teach resource pack, this intensively-structured 13 slide resource includes: the social and cultural context of the advert and the niche audience [what is niche, BAME community] with associated external video links. the Media Language [semiotic analysis of the advert and narrative structures used]. This analyses issues related to hybridity, intertextuality, linear/non-linear narrative and single/multi strand narrative] with associated external video links. the Media Representations [representations of BAME audience in advert and why, Selection, Mediation and Construction in Media texts, Audience interpretation and response]. Also includes a PLC Personal Learning Checklist for this Close Study Product CSP As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs: **“Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Excellent AS Eduqas revision tool. Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money” ** **A new TES uploader - reviews welcomed**

An assembly for Earth Day. Earth Day is a global event that takes place annually to raise awareness about climate change and encourage people to take action. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics. This highly dynamic 23-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group, but it probably most appropriate for secondary level. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including quizzes, carbon footprint calculators and more. Slides 1-3: What is Earth Day? Includes embedded video Slides 4-5: What is the 2024 theme? Includes embedded video Slides 6-12: What can YOU do to support Earth Day this year? Slides 13-21: Why can WE do as schools to support Earth Day and our planet? Slide 22-23: Closing video – The Earth Day anthem As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared on TES: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly to promote Road Safety Week: Let’s Talk About Speed in November. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 28-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1: What is Road Safety Week? Slide 2: Key Speed Facts in the UK. Slide 3: Why is it getting worse? Slide 4: No Need to Speed: 2023 video Slide 5: Key Speed Messages: Making Safer Streets Slide 6: Do you know the braking distances. Includes interactive tool/ Slide 7-8: What can you do to raise awareness? Slide 9-10: Closing Thoughts Slide 11: Follow-up form time activities title screen Slide 12: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slide 13: Form time activities: Human Rights Wordsearch Slide 14: Form time activities: Look at crash information and crash hotspots near you Slide 15: Form time activities: Victims’ Voices: short videos Slide 16: Form time activities: The new highway code rules for pedestrians video Slide 17: Form time activities: Write a poem activity Slides 18-25: Form time activities: Road Safety quiz – with answers Slides 26-28: Other form time ideas to support Road Safety Day in schools As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly to celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare in April. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 22-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1: Who was William Shakespeare? Slide 2: Why does William Shakespeare matter? Slide 3-7: How does Shakespeare influence our modern culture? Includes video Slide 8: Final thought Slide 9: Follow Up Form Time activities Slide 10: Shakespeare insult generator Slide 11: Writing sonnet activity – with Marcus Rashford example Slide 12: Acting a short Shakespeare scene Slide 13: Shakespeare word search Slide 14: Shakespeare colouring activity Slide 15: Shakespeare translator activity Slide 16: Shakespeare scavenger hunt Slides 17-22: William Shakespeare form-time quiz – with answers As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared on TES: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

Resources for the Close Study Product for the reformed AQA GCSE Media Studies course. Designed for AQA, also applies to Eduqas and anyone discussing the mobile game industry and feminine stereotypes in gaming. The resources relate to the Lara Croft Go app/game, and study the Media Representation, Audiences, Industries and Language around theTomb Raider / Lara Croft brand, feminism and sexualisation in gaming, the positive and negative aspects of gaming and game industry regulation. The Powerpoint includes all resources and six/seven lessons work (with possible expansion). Lesson 1: Introduction to the game and the Lara Croft brand, female stereotypes and women in gaming, evolution of the Lara Croft franchise, Lesson 2: How is the game structured, narrative techniques used. Lesson 3: Game analysis, NICS, codes and conventions. Lesson 4: Visual and aural semiotic codes, intertextuality. Lesson 5: Audience uses and pleasures, advertising and marketing, positive and negative aspects of gaming on audiences. Lesson 5: The Tomb Raider franchise, critical and commercial reception, the multi-platform game market, game regulation, comparing Lara Croft, Kim Kardashian and Zoella. All of the above are linked through activities to Lara Croft Go and could extend into further lessons and discussions. As previous 5-star reviews for other CSPs published on TES have stated ‘these are great starting points’ for lesson delivery. Powerpoint file contains all resources, along with a Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) for students to RAG-rate their knowledge, skills and understanding. As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs: "Just buy it!" “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Excellent AS Eduqas revision tool. Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” "These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money" Reviews welcomed

An assembly to celebrate World Water Day in March 2024. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 22-slide PowerPoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, animated gifs, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slides 1: What is UN World Water Day? Slide 2-4: UN World Water Day – key information including video Slide 5-6: UN World Water Day - Key World Water facts Slide 7-8: UN World Water Day – What can you do? Slide 9: Take a Water Pledge Slide 10: Final thought Slide 11: Form time activities title page Slide 12-13: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slides 14: Form time activities: Write to your MP Slide 15: Form time activities: Do a quiz Slide 16: Form time activities: Read a book Slide 17: Form time activities: Complete a wordsearch Slide 18: Form time activities: Write a poem Slide 19: Form time activities for KS1 and KS2 Slide 20: Form time activities: Access a water resource pack 1 Slide 21: Form time activities: Access a water resource pack 2 Slide 22: Form time activities: Water quotes for classroom discussion As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

Resources for the Close Study Product OMO for the reformed AQA GCSE Media Studies course. Designed for AQA, also applies to Eduqas and anyone teaching the Advertising and Marketing Close Study Product - OMO Print Advert. Using prompts outlined in the AQA Summer 2017 Ready to Teach resource pack, this intensively-structured 12 slide resource includes the following and could be used over 3 or 4 lessons: the social and cultural context of the advert: links to Maslow, representation of 1950s women and how this relates to other advertising CSPs (namely Galaxy and NHS Represent] the Media Language [semiotic analysis of the advert and narrative structures used]. This analyses issues related to the different elements used and the established codes and coventions of print adverts. the Media Representations [examines themes around stereotypes in advertising, sexism in 1950s advertising and the impact of personal political opinion on audience response]. Also includes a PLC Personal Learning Checklist for this Close Study Product CSP **UPDATE** Includes an examination feedback PPT resource that clarifies exemplar responses from AQA Sample Assessment materials related to OMO task As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs: "Just buy it!" “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Excellent AS Eduqas revision tool. Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” "These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money" **Reviews and feedback very much welcome. Thank you**

An assembly to commemorate Remembrance Day in November. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 23-slide PowerPoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, animated gifs, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slides 1-2: Why do we remember things? Slide 3: The 11th Slide 4: What is Remembrance Day Includes video. Slide 5: What are we remembering? Slide 6: Somme video. Slide 7: They shall not grow old poem Slide 8: Why wear a poppy? Slide 9: Final thought Slide 10: Form time activities title page Slide 11: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slide 12: Form time activities: Wordsearch activity Slide 13: Watch a video about poppy wearing Slide 14: Form time activities: Write a remembrance poem Slides 15-20: Form time activities: Remembrance quiz – with answers Slides 21-23: Other form time ideas As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly to celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2023. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 21-slide PowerPoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, animated gifs, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1: What is World Fair Trade Day? Includes video. Slide 2: The Global Marketplace. Famous quote. Slide 3: Is our world trade really fair? Slide 4 and 5: Where does the profit go when you go shopping? Slide 6: What is fair trade shopping? Includes video. Slide 7: What are the advantages of fair-trade shopping for us all? Slide 8: What do you need to do to shop fair and be an ethical consumer? Slide 9: Final thought Slide 10: Form time activities title screen Slide 11: Form time activities: More detailed Fair-Trade video Slide 12: Form time activities: Poetry activity Slide 13: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slides 14-19: Form time activities: Fair Trade quiz – with answers Slides 20-21: Other form time ideas As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared on TES: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly to support work during Healthy Eating Week in June. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 29-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1-2: What is healthy eating week? Includes video. Slide 3: Assembly icebreaker Slide 4: What problem does unhealthy eating cause? Slide 5: What are the benefits of healthy eating? Slide 6: What are the 5 themes of this year’s Healthy Eating Week? Slide 7: Why should you eat more fibre? Includes video. Slide 8: Why should you eat 5 a day? Includes video. Slide 9: Why should you vary your protein? Slide 10: Why should you stay hydrated? Includes video. Slide 11: Why should you reduce food waste?# Slide 12: Closing Thoughts Slide 13: Follow-up form time activities title screen Slide 14: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slide 15-16: Form time activities: More in-depth video support Slide 17: Form time activities: Wordsearch activity Slide 18: Form time activities: Wordsearch solution Slide 19: Form time activities: Write a poem activity Slides 20-25: Form time activities: Healthy Eating quiz – with answers Slides 26-29: Other form time ideas to support Healthy Eating strategies. As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly for The International Day of Happiness 2023. Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The United Nations invites each person of any age, plus every classroom, business and government to join in celebration of the International Day of Happiness. This highly dynamic 17-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group, but it probably most appropriate for secondary level. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slides 1: What is The International Day of Happiness? Slides 2-3: Why is being happy important? Slides 4: Happiness and Young People: A global issue? Slides 5-9: What causes young people to be unhappy? Slides 10-13: Top 10 tips for being happy. Slide 14-17: Form time extension activities. As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared on TES: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

Resources for the Close Study Product Galaxy TV Advert for the reformed AQA GCSE Media Studies course. Designed for AQA, also applies to Eduqas and anyone teaching the Advertising and Marketing Close Study Product - Galaxy TV Advert. Using prompts outlined in the AQA Summer 2017 Ready to Teach resource pack, this intensively-structured 14 slide resource includes the following and could be used over 4 or more lessons: the social and cultural context of the advert: links nostalgia in confectionary advertising, the use of CGI, moral and ethical issues related to use of dead celebrity image in advertising. the Media Language [semiotic analysis of the advert and narrative structures used]. This analyses issues related to the different elements used and the established codes and coventions of Media products - includes analysis of Todorov and Propp’s narrative theories and how this applies to this advert. the Media Representations [examines intertextuality, themes around stereotypes vs reality in advertising the the factors that affect audience response]. Also includes a PLC Personal Learning Checklist for this Close Study Product CSP As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs: "Just buy it!" “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Excellent AS Eduqas revision tool. Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” "These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money"

An assembly on the issue of taking control of technology and mobile phone use. Dealing with emerging issues such as social media FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), social media affirmation and gaming/phone addiction, the assembly ends of easy to access top tips that any young person can embrace and take on board. Includes video clip on screen time concerns. Suitable for secondary level.

An assembly to celebrate the UN World Science Day in December each year. This year it focuses on Science and Trust. This highly dynamic presentation has an assembly plus a range of ideas and resources for follow-up form time activities. This beautifully-designed and editable 32-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities. Slide 1: What is the UN World Science Day – title slide Slide 2: Why does Science matter? Slide 3: Why should we trust Science? Slide 4-5: Smashing stereotypes in Science Slide 6: How do you connect with Science? Slide 7: Careers in Science Slide 8: Why Science is an important school subject Slide 9-10: Famous Scientists Slides 11-12: What makes a good school Scientist? Slide 13-15: Improving your Science at home Slide 16: Closing Thoughts Slide 17: Follow-up form time activities title screen Slide 18: Form time activities: Colouring activity Slide 19: Form time activities: Scientist Wordsearch Slide 20: Form time activities: Science vs Opinion Brian Cox video Slide 21: Form time activities: Write a poem activity Slides 22-29: Form time activities: World Science Day quiz – with answers Slides 30-32: Other form time ideas to support World Science Day awareness in schools As reviewers have stated for previous resources shared: “I sat down to plan my assembly for next week and found this resource, and it’s perfect. The best £2 spent. Thank you. I can teach this straight from the slides.” “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

An assembly looking at how to audit your own sense of pride and well-being.

An assembly on the power of temptation and the impact of the the choices we make at school. The assembly describes a hypothetical pupil, the choices he makes and the potential impact it has.

Resources for the Close Study Product for the AQA GCSE Media Studies course (first teaching September 2021). Designed for AQA, and anyone examining the Newspaper unit on The Daily Mirror and The Times. The 75 slide, 12 lesson resource includes all resources and twelve lesson’s work (with possible expansion) and pupil questions/activities. Download also includes a knowledge checklist for the CSPs. Lesson 1: Introduction to The Daily Mirror and The Times. The politics of the press and impact on content. Lesson 2: Comparing tabloids and broadsheets including key media language terms and analysis of pages. Lesson 3: Detailed Daily Mirror analysis and media language and representation. Lesson 4: Detailed Times analysis and media language and representation. Lesson 5 and 6: A semiotic analysis of The Daily Mirror and The Times using media theories including Propp, Todorov, Barthes and Levi-Strauss. Lesson 7: Audience analysis of The Daily Mirror and The Times including using media theories such as Blumler and Katz and Stuart Hall. Lesson 9: How groups, people and events are represented in The Daily Mirror and The Times CSPs and why. Lesson 10: The changing nature of newspaper circulation and distribution. Lesson 11: Ownership of The Daily Mirror and The Times and how they have adapted in the light of changing audience habits. Lesson 12: Press regulation and guidance for higher grades As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs shared on TES: “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”