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KS3 WW1 scheme of work

KS3 WW1 – Local history scheme of work This KS3 WW1 scheme of work sees students investigating the names on their local war memorial and carrying out research to produce biographies of soldiers from the local area. You’ll use a variety of sources during your investigations, including local newspapers, census returns and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. This KS3 WW1 scheme of […]

Vocabulary display

Vocabulary display – Overused words graveyard (with synonyms) This vocabulary display offers an engaging and visually appealing way to encourage students to expand their vocabulary beyond commonly overused words. It features: Graveyard of deceased vocabulary sign This sign acts as the entrance to a thematic display that encourages students to “bury” overused words and replace them with more descriptive alternatives. It sets the […]

Cohesive devices teaching resources

Cohesive devices – Contemporary Gothic story KS3 lesson plan In this lesson, students will build their understanding and capacity to include cohesive devices in a story. They will plan their own contemporary Gothic story, ensuring that they fully develop the genre, characters and ideas, rather than mentioning them in isolation. In this lesson, pupils will: Cohesive devices resources This download contains two model texts […]

Movement in drama – Portraying different characters KS3 lesson Develop your pupils’ skills at portraying different characters with this movement in drama KS3 lesson, devised by drama staff at Clacton Coastal Academy. It draws on the ‘Italian Commedia Dell’Arte’ form of theatre. The lesson will develop students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of movement within characterisation. After studying basic improvisational and mime skills, young people […]

GCSE physics equation sheet

GCSE physics equation sheet – Free, editable OCR printable This one-page editable GCSE physics equation sheet sets all the equations you need for OCR Gateway GCSE Physics (9-1). It includes equations expressed in algebra. Students need to remember some of these equations and the units they are measured in. They also need to be able to re-arrange them too. For other equations, students need to […]

Critical writing KS3 English lesson plan

Critical writing – Descriptive dystopian writing lesson plan This KS3 critical writing lesson starts with a clip from 2009 post-apocalyptic film The Road, linked to the theme of Lord of the Flies as a dystopian novel. Literary texts can be a powerful inspiration for students’ own writing. Opening the lesson with an engaging clip or visual image related to the learning is a […]

British values resource pack

British values – 100+ pages of activities & worksheets This free resource pack will help you to effectively meet the requirement to promote fundamental British values in schools while avoiding any pitfalls. It includes activities, approaches, worksheets, guidance and updated facts and figures. The aims of this resource are to: EqualiTeach is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality, interactive training and support on issues of […]

Area of a circle worksheet

Area of a circle worksheet – KS3 maths task with answers These two area of a circle worksheet resources focus on finding areas of circles and circular shapes. Problem-type questions are included as well. These area of a circle worksheet resources are very useful as homework tasks for Y8 and older. The download also contains a PowerPoint which allows you to display questions and solutions easily […]

Angles in a triangle activity

Angles in a triangle – KS2/3 treasure hunt activity This activity is perfect for upper primary and lower secondary students. It allows them to practise calculating angles in isosceles and scalene triangles. Note that unlike most treasure hunts, this one has the added feature that the answers give an encrypted clue. Pupils need to decipher this clue to reveal where the treasure is! A […]

KS3 proportion lesson plan

KS3 proportion – Paint mixing maths lesson plan In this KS3 proportion lesson plan, students work on a task about pink paint. How much red paint do you need to add to pink paint which is 60% red to turn it into pink paint which is 80% red? The answer may be more than you expect! Proportionality is among the hardest and most […]

Maths codebreakers

Maths codebreakers – Free humorous worksheets for KS2-4 These maths codebreakers for KS2-4 cover a wide range of maths topics including: Students need to solve a range of questions on these topics, then link their answers to the provided table. Unjumble the letters to find out the answer to some (very bad) jokes, such as: These activities are suitable for KS3/4 and even […]

Year 7 English worksheets – Jungle descriptive writing lesson plan and resources Use these Year 7 English worksheets, teacher notes and PowerPoint to help pupils get to grips with descriptive writing. Descriptive writing is an important and enjoyable aspect of English. These free downloadable worksheets are perfect for KS3 English lessons and cover two sessions of content. Use the descriptive text, themed around the jungle, as a prompt […]

Abstract art ideas lesson plan

Abstract art ideas – Fast-paced KS3/4 lesson plan Your students will be amazed at what they can achieve by the end of this inspiring and fast-paced abstract art ideas lesson. The stumbling block for many otherwise talented and creative young people can often be their lack of confidence when stepping out of the safe boundaries of realistic depiction, into the relatively uncharted waters […]

Descriptive writing KS3 lesson plan

Descriptive writing KS3 – Play a game of monster consequences Use this descriptive writing KS3 lesson idea to show students the potentially hilarious consequences of timid and imprecise description. It just might have a remarkable impact on subsequent writing… Encouraging reluctant writers to understand, value and engage with the process of writing is a familiar struggle. If students are to become mature and confident with […]

Writing persuasively PDF guide

Writing persuasively – Advice for KS3 and KS4 English students This PDF for KS3/4 students presents six concise points of advice for writing persuasively, with examples. It serves as a guide for pupils, providing them with practical tools and examples to enhance their persuasive writing skills. The importance of personal pronouns This section explains how using personal pronouns like ‘I’, ‘you’, and ‘we’ can create […]

Red Nose Day ideas guide

Red Nose Day schools – Primary and secondary guides These Red Nose Day schools guides contain everything you need to get set for some serious funny business. Do something silly. Do something daft. Raise a smile, a laugh and a whole load of cash. Whatever you and your school do this Red Nose Day, the money you raise could help put food on plates […]

Blank lesson plan – Very simple template for secondary This straightforward yet highly effective blank lesson plan template will make your daily teaching tasks a little easier. This template is not intended for formal presentations or detailed submissions. Rather, it’s a practical tool for organising your thoughts and ensuring that you’re fully prepared for each class. Editable blank lesson plan The editable blank lesson […]

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly – Primary and secondary This Holocaust Memorial Day assembly introduces students to Holocaust Memorial Day (held on 27th January) and how we can mark it. There are separate versions for secondary and primary (KS2) students. Holocaust Memorial Day assembly resources There are scripts and presentations that teachers and/or students can use together to deliver the school assembly. There is […]

French games download

French games – 5 language activities for KS2/3 These fun and engaging French games are perfect for five-minute starters or plenaries. They have been devised specifically for busy teachers with limited resources, budget and planning time, who want simple and effective ideas to use in the classroom. These French games cover core aspects of the primary French curriculum and allow learners to absorb […]

Simplifying ratios KS3 maths worksheet

Simplifying ratios – KS3 maths worksheet In this simplifying ratios worksheet, students need to fully simplify a ratio and write it as a unitary ratio. Questions range from procedural ones that develop fluency to problem-solving questions that draw from other topics. PDF and answers are included. Example simplifying ratios questions KS3 maths curriculum area Ratio, proportion and rates of change: Use ratio […]

Listening and speaking activities – 3 ideas for KS2/KS3 English These three listening and speaking activities come from the book Speak, Listen and Learn – Teaching resources for ages 7-13, published by Routledge. Each will improve children’s listening and speaking skills, self-confidence and motivation to learn. Each lesson worksheet includes learning objectives, guidance on preparation and organisation, an activity guide, and follow-up suggestions. These are […]

Celebrity Murder Mystery Algebra Lesson Activity

Maths murder mystery – Algebra lesson activity for KS3 maths This maths murder mystery is a great revision task. Use it with a whole class to cover key algebra topics. This includes expanding single brackets, substitution, nth term and solving equations. You can make the questions easier or more challenging to suit different classes and abilities. There’s also an extension task included to keep all […]

KS3 symmetry worksheets

KS3 symmetry – Logos reflective and rotational symmetry activity This KS3 symmetry resource will enhance students’ understanding of geometric concepts. It comprises two worksheets, both tailored to foster a deeper comprehension of symmetry. Reflective symmetry worksheet In this reflective symmetry worksheet, students will explore the fundamental principles of symmetry through a practical exercise. They need to identify and name the company logo, then draw […]

STEM Club activities booklet

STEM Club – 11 tried & tested extra-curricular science activities, challenges and projects Why set up a STEM Club? A school STEM Club is a fantastic way to enthuse pupils in the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths. STEM Clubs let both young people and adults enjoy STEM education activities for their own sake, without tying yourself to the curriculum. You don’t need a lot of […]

Suffrage movement scheme of work

Suffrage movement – Resources and why to teach it This Suffrage movement download includes facts and statistics on pay, hours worked and career progression, as well as news articles, photos and other similar sources. Start your topic about the suffrage movement by looking at the present day. Discuss the current role of women before exploring these resources and asking students to consider this question: […]

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