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!
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Back to school! Set up your classroom for the new year with these rainforest themed printables. Perfect to turn your classroom into a jungle, this set is also relaxing and tranquil for those with sensory needs and SEND.
Includes:
Bunting - Blank, Alphabet
Days of the Week
Drawer Labels (with blanks)
Alphabet Letter Squares (with blanks)
Number Squares up to 31 (with blanks)
Months of the Year
Schedule
Table Numbers
Voice Level Meter
Welcome to… Door Sign (for Nursery to Y6)
Binder Covers
Editable labels
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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!
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A rated outstanding interview lesson about writing a diary entry from visited Mount Everest. Can be flexibly used from 20 minutes to an hour. Includes: lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, SEN, LA, MA and HA task and starter activity. Bonus freebie resources about world mountain ranges and rivers (you could show this at interview to demonstrate ideas about the next lesson in the sequence). Allows children to improve and reflect on their work. Rated Outstanding by an OFSTED inspector.
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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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Enhance your Key Stage 2 curriculum with our outstanding Rainforest Unit - a comprehensive set of six engaging geography lessons meticulously designed to foster an in-depth understanding of rainforests. This resource is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit, complete with detailed lesson plans, informative PowerPoints, and student-focused worksheets.
Lesson 1: Rainforest Regions and Significance
In this lesson, students will identify the continents hosting rainforests, label a world map with major rainforest regions, and grasp the significance of rainforests for Earth’s biodiversity. The lesson starts with an intriguing Rainforest Wonder Box activity, setting the tone for exploration.
Lesson 2: Rainforest Climate and Adaptations
Students will explore the climate characteristics of rainforests, understand why they are called “rainforests,” and identify adaptations of animals and plants. The lesson fosters critical thinking and understanding of how species thrive in rainforest conditions.
Lesson 3: Layers of the Rainforest
This lesson delves into the various layers of the rainforest, highlighting the unique organisms that inhabit each layer. Students will create engaging visual representations of rainforest layers, enhancing their knowledge of the intricate ecosystems.
Lesson 4: Rainforest Animals and Plants
Students will categorize and differentiate between rainforest animals and plants, gaining insights into the rich diversity of rainforest life. Engaging activities, including “Categorising Organisms” and “Rainforest Habitat Diorama,” deepen their comprehension.
Lesson 5: Amazon Rainforest vs. UK Forest
Comparing the Amazon rainforest and a UK forest, students will identify differences and similarities, understand biodiversity, and explore the importance of these ecosystems. The lesson encourages critical thinking and insightful discussions.
Lesson 6: Rainforest Conservation and Action
In the final lesson, students will comprehend the significance of rainforest conservation and discover ways to contribute. Engaging activities like creating conservation posters or slogans empower students to express their commitment to preserving these vital environments.
Our unit equips educators with everything needed for an engaging rainforest unit, including PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Promote geographical understanding, critical thinking, and environmental awareness with our Rainforest Unit.
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Are you looking for a way to spice up your geography lessons and inspire your KS2 students? Do you want to cover the key concepts of compass directions, human and physical features, and physical features of the UK in a fun and interactive way? If so, this bundle of outstanding geography lessons is perfect for you!
This bundle includes 3 comprehensive and engaging lessons, each with a detailed lesson plan, a captivating PowerPoint presentation, and a range of activity sheets. The lessons are designed to help your students develop their geographical skills and knowledge, as well as their creativity and critical thinking. The lessons are:
☆ KS2 Compass Directions: In this lesson, students will learn about the cardinal and intercardinal points of the compass and how to use them to write directions for a journey on a map. They will also practice their map reading and direction writing skills with a practical application task. An extension activity is included to challenge early finishers.
☆ KS2 Human and Physical Features: In this lesson, students will learn to identify and differentiate between human and physical geographical features on a map. They will also create their own map with identified features using their imagination and creativity. An extension activity is included to challenge students with a map of London using compass points.
☆ KS2 Physical Features of the UK: In this lesson, students will learn about the main physical features of the UK, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and coasts. They will also explore how these features affect the climate, wildlife, and human activities in different regions. An extension activity is included to challenge students with a quiz on the physical features of the UK.
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This bundle is ideal for teachers who want to deliver outstanding geography lessons that are both informative and enjoyable. Your students will love learning about the world around them with these resources!
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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.
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This African mask unit can be used across Art and Design & Technology to help children to design and create their own African mask inspired by the culture and traditions of many different African cultures. By the end of this unit, the children will have created their own wearable African mask made from clay.
The children will be able to present some key facts about the use of masks in different cultures. They will extend their understanding of the mosaicking technique and practise using sculpting materials with confidence.
In this lesson the children will be reviewing what they know about masks and making them out of clay.
By the end of the lesson they should have a clear idea of what their mask will look like.
In this lesson the children will start to create their mask from clay. They should review their flow diagram from last lesson and be able to use a variety of tools to manipulate the clay ready for decoration.
Children will demonstrate in their evaluations an understanding of what makes a good quality ceramic sculpture.
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about food and its connection to geography and technology? Do you want to help them learn about nutrition, sustainability, sourcing and processing of food? If so, this food unit is perfect for you!
This unit consists of eight outstanding lessons that cover the following topics:
★ Food groups and balanced diets
★ James Lind and scurvy
★ Food miles and products
★ Consequences of food choices
★ Fairtrade principles and products
★ Ingredient sourcing and processing
★ Chocolate production and history
★ Food technology skills and evaluation
Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for geography and food technology. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information.
This food unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who are interested in food and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography and food technology lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as health, environment or global issues.
Download this food unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of food!
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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
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Discover the dynamic forces of nature with the KS2 Earthquakes Geography Unit. This comprehensive unit includes six detailed lessons that guide students through the fascinating world of earthquakes, from understanding their origins to preparing for their impact.
★ Lesson 1 - Earthquake Basics: Students create posters to explain earthquakes and their effects, fostering a foundational understanding.
★ Lesson 2 - Plate Boundaries: Interactive activities help students learn about different plate boundaries and their role in earthquake generation.
★ Lesson 3 - Historical Earthquakes: Pairs or small groups research and present on significant earthquakes, enhancing research and presentation skills.
★ Lesson 4 - Tsunami Insights: Students collaborate on news reports about tsunamis, integrating creative expression with scientific knowledge.
★ Lesson 5 - Earthquake-Resistant Design: Imagining themselves as architects, students design office blocks with earthquake-resistant features, applying practical knowledge.
★ Lesson 6 - Earthquake Preparedness: Students create posters or disaster plans, emphasizing the importance of readiness and safety measures.
Included Resources:
★ Quizzes to assess knowledge before and after the unit
★ A curated list of earthquakes for research
★ An example disaster plan for reference
★ Engaging lesson plans and PowerPoints for each lesson
★ A tectonic world map for hands-on learning
★ A table outlining different types of plate boundaries
This unit is an excellent resource for teachers looking to provide an interactive and informative experience that aligns with the KS2 curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared and knowledgeable about earthquakes.
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about chocolate and its origins, production, history and impact? Do you want to inspire them to write creatively, think critically and design their own perfect town? If so, this chocolate unit is perfect for you!
This unit consists of five outstanding geography lessons that cover the following topics:
★ Where chocolate comes from and how Fairtrade helps the farmers who grow it
★ How chocolate is made from bean to bar and the steps involved
★ How to write a diary entry as a cacao bean and use personification and descriptive language
★ How to sequence historic events using a timeline and learn about the history of chocolate
★ How to design and describe a perfect town based on preferences and values and use persuasive techniques
Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for geography, literacy and art. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information.
This chocolate unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who love chocolate and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as fair trade, sustainability or global issues.
Download this chocolate unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of chocolate!
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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.
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.
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This brilliant unit has five detailed lessons that will help your class learn all about France and it’s physical and human geography.
This can be used flexibly over a half term and covers a range of topics, including:
Map work
Life in France (schools, food and routines)
Sheffield v Paris (can be adapted to any English locality)
Napoleon
Famous French people
Each lesson has a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying resources.
Resources include:
x5 lesson plans
Blank map of Europe
Labelled map of Europe
Blank map of France
Information sheet - French food and drink
Information sheet - French schools
Information sheet - Interview with a British family
School life comparison table worksheet
Information sheet - Paris
Information sheet - Sheffield
Editable worksheet - comparing Paris and Sheffield (PDF also included)
Newspaper template
Storyboard template
Wanted poster template
French history timeline worksheet
French history timeline answers
Names of famous French people to research
Website links to research
Lesson 1: L.O: to know the location of countries in Europe, including France, and to be able to plot human and physical features onto a map.
Success Criteria:
I know where the UK, France, Germany,
Italy and Russia are located in Europe.
I can use the points of the compass to help me to plot human and physical features onto a map.
Lesson 2: L.O: to understand life in France and the differences and similarities to life in the UK
Success Criteria:
I know what a typical school day is like in France.
I know a French person’s typical diet
I can compare life in France to my life in the UK and say what is similar and what is different.
Lesson 3:L.O: to compare the physical and human geography of Paris and Sheffield (or any city near you!)
Success Criteria:
I can locate Paris on a map of France
I can locate Sheffield on a map of the UK
I can compare their physical geography
I can compare their human geography
Lesson 4:L.O: to know the history of France around the time of Napoleon Bonaparte and understand how Napoleon changed Europe.
Success Criteria:
I can make notes using bullet points
I can use a time line to show important events
I can include some of the events and dates in my work.
Lesson 5:L.O: to use the internet to find and present facts.
Success Criteria:
I know some famous French people
I can say why they are famous
I can use Google to find websites with key facts including date of birth, why they were famous and death (if applicable)
I can present these facts as a slide from a PowerPoint
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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
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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
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An outstanding WWI unit that covers all you need to know about the First World War. Suitable for KS2. Detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints and resources for each lesson.
Includes:
Locate countries involved
How the World War I started
Timeline
Propaganda artwork and posters
What trenches were and how they were used
What life was like in the trenches
Affect on people at home
Understanding WWI poetry
Writing their own WWI poem
How the war ended
War sites now (present day)
Discussion and finale lesson
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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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This Europe Geography Unit is a comprehensive and engaging teaching resource designed for Key Stage 2 children to explore various aspects of Europe, including famous landmarks, cultural similarities and differences, and the impact of human activity on the environment. The unit consists of eight lessons, each targeting specific learning objectives and accompanied by a range of interactive activities and discussions.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Europe
In this lesson, students are introduced to the continent of Europe and its diverse countries. They learn about the significance of Europe, its geographical features, and the countries that make up the continent.
Lesson 2: Exploring European Landmarks
Students delve into the fascinating world of famous landmarks in Europe, such as the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Big Ben, and more. They learn about the historical and cultural importance of these landmarks, their locations on a map of Europe, and engage in activities like landmark descriptions and map marking.
Lesson 3: Cultural Similarities and Differences
This lesson focuses on the cultural aspects of different European countries and compares them to the students’ local area. Students learn about traditions, customs, and languages, and engage in activities like creating travel brochure collages and group discussions about dream European holidays.
Lesson 4: Trade and Travel Connections
Students explore the trade and travel connections between Europe and their local area. They analyze import and export of goods, tourism, and transportation networks, and evaluate the impact of geographical factors on these connections.
Lesson 5: Planning a European Travel Adventure
In this lesson, students plan an imaginary travel adventure to visit multiple European landmarks. They research the landmarks, their locations, and plan an itinerary, considering factors like transportation, accommodations, local cuisine, and cultural experiences.
Lesson 6: Expressing Personal Views about European Locations
Students learn to express their opinions and preferences about specific European locations, providing clear reasons for their views. They engage in discussions and debates, considering factors like climate, landmarks, culture, or personal interests.
Lesson 7: Geographical Similarities and Differences
This lesson focuses on understanding geographical similarities and differences between Spain and the students’ local area. Students explore traditions, customs, languages, and analyze trade and travel connections, considering the impact of geographical factors.
Lesson 8: Graphing and Comparing Geographical Data
Students gather and analyze data related to temperature and rainfall in specific European locations. They create graphs to represent the data accurately and compare and interpret the data to draw conclusions about environmental conditions.
This resource provides a comprehensive and well-structured unit for teaching outstanding geography lessons about Europe to Key Stage 2 children. It incorporates a variety of interactive activities, discussions, and opportunities for reflection, promoting critical thinking and global awareness among students. The lessons are designed to engage and inspire students while fostering their understanding of landmarks and cultures. Also suitable for Key Stage 3.
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