This lesson is an ideal introduction to the world’s three main climate zones. It is part of Our World, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2 (Y1-3), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. First the presentation helps students understand that different places in the world have different climates. It then looks at the location of the Equator and North/South poles, and how these relate to the three main climate zones. To keep things simple, these are referred to as hot (tropical), mild (temperate) and cold (frigid). The activity challenges students to locate the Equator and poles and then identify various climate zones around the world. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students identify the climate zone of 8 numbered points around the world. Harder – Students identify climate zone and continent of 8 numbered points around the world. Extension – Students cut and stick pictures of four animals – elephant, lion, polar bear and penguin – onto their world climate zone map. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of The Seaside, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. The presentation takes students on a tour of eight seaside towns and cities around the United Kingdom including: Ayr and St Andrews in Scotland; Aberystwyth in Wales; Blackpool and Newquay in England. The activity then challenges students to use their map skills to locate these towns and cities on a map of the UK. This can be done using an atlas or the prompt maps included. Easier - Students label 8 seaside towns and cities using a prompt map. Medium - Students label 12 seaside towns and cities using a prompt map. Harder - Students label 12 seaside towns and cities using an atlas. Extension - Students locate and label 2 further seaside towns and cities from each country of the UK. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

Kick off your KS2 geography with a bang with this Fairtrade unit. There are five lessons and bonus resources to fill your half term with exciting and thought-provoking lessons. This has previously been tested with Year 4 and Year 5 in a real school, however it is suitable and easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with updated links and interesting questions to ask your class. Lesson 1: L.O.: to understand what fair trade is and know where Fairtrade food comes from. Success Criteria: I can discuss what Fairtrade is. I can explain why someone should buy Fairtrade products. Lesson 2 L.O.: To be able to make a poster to persuade people to buy fair trade produce. Success Criteria: Know why fair trade products are 'a good buy’ and how they help some of the poorest people in the world. Use persuasive language to encourage people to buy fair trade products Lesson 3 L.O.: To know about some of the countries that make fairtrade goods and share information with others through drama Success Criteria: Know where my country is on a world map Know about the people who live there, including their religion and languages Know about the climate in my country Be able to talk about fair trade projects in my country Lesson 4 L.O.: To know about energy saving and how we can protect the planet through an effective speech. Success Criteria: I know where some of the energy used in my home comes from I understand how energy is wasted at home and at school I can say why we need to save energy Lesson 5 L.O.: To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the unfair distribution of water Success Criteria: Listen to others- don’t interrupt If you want to talk, hold out your hand Respond to what others have said Try to join in This unit includes: ✸ x5 Lesson plans ✸ x5 PowerPoints ✸ World map ✸ Fairtrade Packaging ✸ Story of a banana ✸ Cacao Tree Information Sheet ✸ Photos of Fairtrade workers ✸ Diary writing worksheet ✸ Poetry writing worksheet ✸ The journey of a raisin worksheet ✸ Discussion sentence starters Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: ofsted geography topic theme history countries world flags fair trade rights equality PSHE Key Stage Two y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 6 discussion

This lesson is part of Exploring the United Kingdom, a Geography unit designed for KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-4). The presentation helps students understand the difference between human and physical geographical features. It then challenges them to classify famous UK landmarks as either human or physical. There are two engaging activities included: Partner activity: Students sort pictures/descriptions of UK landmarks into human and physical geographical features. Individual activity: Students match pictures of UK landmarks to their descriptions. This is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students match 8 features to their descriptions. Medium – Students match 12 features to their descriptions. Harder – Students write a description of each UK landmark using a word bank. Extension – Students sort the UK landmarks into human and physical geographical features. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

An outstanding Anglo-Saxons and Vikings unit that covers all you need to know. Suitable for Y4/Y5 but can be adapted to Y3 or Y6 easily. All worksheets needed provided and detailed PowerPoints for each lesson. Detailed planning also provided. Includes: L.O. To understand who the Vikings were and how they lived. Success Criteria I know the countries the Vikings came from I know when they lived I know a little about why they came to England I know about their everyday life L.O. To understand what made the Viking longboat so successful Success Criteria I know what the keel is and why it helped the boat to move through the water I know what the sail was made from I know the materials the longships were made of I know why there was a carved masthead I can show what I know by labeling my drawing L.O. To understand why the Vikings traveled to England and why some chose to settle here Success Criteria I can work with my team to produce and trade goods By the end of the lesson I will know what difficulties the Vikings faced and why some chose to stay in England. and 5. L.O. To understand why the Vikings raided Lindisfarne and describe the events through poetry. Success Criteria I understand the events of Lindisfarne including why the Vikings raided I can understand the feelings of both sides of the raid I can chose interesting vocabulary to show what I know through my poem and 7. L.O. To understand who the Anglo-Saxons were and how they lived Success Criteria I know the countries the Anglos and Saxons came from I know when they lived I know a little about why they came to England I know about their everyday life L.O. To be able to use the internet to research an area of Viking life Success Criteria I can use google to search for information by typing in key words I can make notes about what I have read- not just copy! I can share my facts with detail I can make notes based on other children’s facts L.O. To know facts about Viking gods and show what I know through drawing and labelling a picture. Success Criteria Make notes about some of the Viking gods Use these notes to draw and label my favourite god L.O. To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the Vikings Success Criteria Listen to others - don’t interrupt If you want to talk, hold out your hand Respond to what others have said Try to join in Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2 long ship longship

This is a fun Geography assembly for year 2. It has 2 catchy songs with youtube links and one hymn for if you work in a Catholic or C of E school. It covers continents, oceans and compass directions. There are so many opportunities for fun acting and miming in this script too depending on the ability of your class. Hopefully it saves you some time for planning your own assemblies.

This lesson is part of Exploring the United Kingdom, a Geography unit designed for KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-4). The presentation first explains how every country – just like people – has its own special features and characteristics. It then introduces a variety of famous UK landmarks, sports and foods and challenges students to work out whether each is from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The activity can be done in two ways: Partner activity: In mixed ability partners, students match 20 features and characteristics to the four UK countries. Individual activity: Students match 20 features/characteristics to the four UK countries. Easier – Students match features/characteristics to each country (using stickers with labels). Harder – Students match features/characteristics to each country and label each one (using stickers without labels). If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the United Kingdom, as a part of locational knowledge in geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Counties and Cities of the UK; Longest Rivers; Highest Mountains; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). The resource is most suitable for students in KS2 or lower KS3.

A resourced and planned unit for World War II, suitable for Year 3 / Year 4. 5 weeks of work, but each lesson could easily be extended. Each lesson has a PowerPoint presentaion and detailed planning. A matching assembly script is also included and a blitz art lesson. Children will have the opportunity to discuss, think carefully about issues to do with citizenship or PSHE, and write diary entries and a biography. UKS2 WWI unit also available. Lessons: Britain in the 1930s / introducing WWII Bombing raids and air raid shelters Evacuees / evacuation Rationing Anne Frank How the war ended and the UN (United Nations) Bonus Blitz art lesson WW2 WWII ks2 lks2 y3 y4 outstanding world war two world war 2

Full unit of work for map skills and the UK. This unit explores compass points, 4 and 6 figure grid references, scale, distance, longitude, latitude and other core map skills, alongside the UK. All lessons are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS2, years 5 or 6. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. For more resources visit thisisgeography.co.uk Lesson sequence: 1 – Introducing maps 2 – Where is the UK? 3 – Compass points 4 – Map symbols 5 – 4 and 6 figure grid references 6 – Scale and distance 7 – Atlas skills 8 – Longitude and latitude 9 – Design a treasure map 10 – ICT Mapzone 11 – UK and Europe flags 12 – Migration 13 – Human vs physical features Also includes Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat, as well as an extension sheet pack with homework’s and activities to extend pupil skills and knowledge. Links to National Curriculum: - Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities - Name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time - Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night)

The Great Plant Hunt develops children's understanding of the natural world and is an ideal free resource to help you teach the primary science curriculum. In this teachers booklet you will find activities for 6-7 year-olds. This age group are the ‘Discoverers’, hunting for the amazing plants that grow in their part of the world. They will see the similarities and differences between plants in different habitats, collect specimens and study them in simple experiments. For fun extras and further information visit: http://www.greatplanthunt.org/yeargroup-2 The Great Plant Hunt is produced by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and funded by the Wellcome Trust.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Antarctica, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Map; Areas and Territories of Antarctica; Longest Rivers; Highest Mountains; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). The resource is most suitable for students in KS2 or KS3.

The Great Plant Hunt develops children’s understanding of the natural world and is an ideal free resource to help you teach the primary science curriculum. In this teachers booklet you will find activities for 7-8 year-olds. They offer a range of opportunities for pupils to think critically. For fun extras and further information visit: http://www.greatplanthunt.org/yeargroup-3 The Great Plant Hunt is produced by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and funded by the Wellcome Trust.

A simple map of the British Isles for children to colour and fill in the missing words when comparing local area to a different place.

Updated and animated version of cjhinchliffe's powerpoint. I have made into a 2 session lesson plan focusing on: 1. where are bananas grown and why? 2. Climates and why bananas are not grown in the UK. 3. The journey of a banana. 4. Fair-trade / local produce questions.