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GCSE English speech lesson plan

GCSE English speech – Craft 15-second mini-speeches Get your students perfecting their persuasive powers with this free GCSE English speech lesson plan… We’ve all met those students you can hear minutes before they turn the corner of the corridor. Often, the one sure way of silencing them is inviting them to talk to the class. Whether in a small group or in […]

Computational thinking lesson plan

Computational thinking – ‘Sorting hat’ Micro:Bit lesson plan Help students understand that computers are only one part of the problem-solving process with this free computational thinking lesson plan… This lesson/series of lessons will give pupils an introductory understanding of key computational thinking skills. It will help them to discover that, in fact, computers don’t solve problems. Instead, we use them to aid the […]

Algebra Year 7 resources

Algebra Year 7 – Algebraic expressions resources This Year 7 algebra resource is divided into three sections: Included Year 7 algebra resources KS3 maths curriculum area Dr Frost is a maths teacher working at Tiffin School in London. You can find all of his resources at his website drfrostmaths.com. We also have maths question worksheets for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and GCSE maths.

First aid in schools guide

First aid in schools – 125-page guide for teachers and school staff This free, 125-page PDF about first aid in schools from First Aid for Life offers essential first aid knowledge for teachers and is packed with life-saving information. There are easy-to-follow instructions supplemented by mnemonics and actionable advice, equipping you to handle emergencies with confidence and care. Key highlights Emergency response CPR and recovery position Common […]

Migration data lesson resources

Migration data – KS3/4 cross-curricular refugee plan This is a series of cross-curricular lessons looking at stories of migration and data. It’s a great activity to work on during Refugee Week. The sessions promote creative, critical thinking. After examining the included migration data, students will ask and answer questions, presenting their findings via infographic posters. The download includes four lessons (PowerPoint and […]

Neurocinematics lesson plan

Neurocinematics – Create a marketing strategy in science From making movies scarier to persuading us to part with our cash, Dr Joanna Rhodes suggests ways to explore how science and neurocinematics is increasingly being used to change the way we think… Neurocinematics, a phrase coined at Princeton University, is quickly becoming a ubiquitous tool in the cinema and advertising industries. The MRI brain […]

Prime factoring worksheet

Prime factoring worksheet – Spot Clumsy Clive’s mistakes This prime factoring worksheet focuses on Clive, who is tackling his prime factors homework and knows that he’s made mistakes somewhere. Can pupils spot and correct the mistakes Clive has made? Can they explain what mistakes Clive has made, and maybe give him some tips so that he (hopefully) doesn’t make them again? Prime factoring […]

Descriptive writing techniques KS3 English lesson plan

Descriptive writing techniques – KS3 English lesson plan Pictures, props and other prompts can really help learners of all abilities develop their descriptive writing techniques. We all know that some learners find descriptive writing very difficult; this is particularly true for those who find taking imaginative leaps a struggle. Students often have some knowledge of descriptive writing from their primary experience but all […]

Posters featuring Merchant of Venice quotes

Merchant of Venice quotes – 6 posters and worksheet for KS3/4 This download includes six posters featuring key quotes from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. There’s also a worksheet (in PDF and Word doc formats) with these quotes on for students to make notes on as you read through the play. Merchant of Venice quotes In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. […]

LCM and HCF Batman’s dilemmas PowerPoint

LCM and HCF – Batman’s dilemmas PowerPoint for KS3/4 This free LCM and HCF PowerPoint features Batman-themed questions. Students need to solve problems about grouping and pairing items. LCM questions HCF questions These questions show how HCF and LCM help solve real-life problems about sharing and organising. LCM and HCF questions Question 1 Batman wants to order some grenades and some grappling ropes. Grenades […]

Evolutionary tree KS3 fossils science lesson plan

Evolutionary tree – KS3 fossils science lesson plan This activity focuses on vertebrates, evolutionary trees and evolutionary relationships. It’s based on the work being carried out at The University of Oxford where researchers are using x-ray tomography (CT scanning) to visualise and measure the 3D structures of fossilised organisms that are still encased in rock. Students will classify modern-day vertebrates before repeating with […]

Logic puzzles with answers

Logic puzzles with answers – Syllogisms computing worksheet These logic puzzles with answers are an excellent tool for teaching logical thinking and reasoning in KS2 and KS3 computing. This activity bridges critical thinking and computational logic through engaging syllogisms. These logic puzzles with answers prompt students to draw conclusions based on given facts, helping them build foundational skills essential for coding and debugging. […]

$Algebraic fractions worksheet for KS3 and GCSE maths$

Algebraic fractions – Worksheet for KS3 and GCSE maths This worksheet provides a comprehensive set of exam-style questions designed to help students practise simplifying algebraic fractions by factorising. It covers a wide range of question types, ensuring that learners can engage with problems at varying levels of difficulty. The progression is carefully structured, starting with simpler algebraic fractions to build confidence. The worksheet culminates […]

Concept map template

Concept map template – Free printable PDF for schools This free, printable hexagonal concept map template is a versatile and visually engaging tool that you can use to help students explore connections between ideas. Unlike traditional linear mind maps or lists, this concept map template allows for a more dynamic representation of relationships. Each hexagon in the concept map template acts as a self-contained […]

Biomimetics KS3 lesson plan

Biomimetics – KS3 D&T nature and design lesson plan Mother Nature knows a thing or two about design – so why not let her inspire your students with this biomimetics lesson plan? During this lesson on biomimetics and design, students will learn how to look closely at nature and extrapolate from the properties of natural objects. It will give learners an opportunity to develop […]

Battle of Hastings KS3 lesson plan

Battle of Hastings KS3 – Strategies for success Could the battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings in 1066 help your KS3 learners to become better leaders and bosses? The battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings in 1066 can serve as a platform to deliver skills in comparative analysis, evaluative thinking and summarising strategies and tactics. Learning objectives Activity summary Familiarise KS3 students with […]

Music production lesson plan

Music production – Keep Year 9 motivation high Unleash learners’ musical creativity with a little technology and a lot of freedom in this Year 9 music production lesson… So, your Year 9 students have chosen their options. And while a significant minority have selected music at Key Stage 4, the remainder of the year group have another term left studying a subject they […]

KS3 persuasive writing resource

KS3 persuasive writing – ‘Would you rather’ oracy activity This persuasive writing resource will support you to teach persuasive vocabulary, emphatic sentences and hyperbole in KS3. ‘Would you rather’ KS3 persuasive writing activity This simple activity asks students to use a fun, oral activity to engage with persuasive thinking and explore how to form a convincing opinion or debate. Introduce students to persuasive vocabulary […]

Bacteria KS3 resources

Bacteria KS3 – Beneficial bacteria experiment This KS3 bacteria activity is suitable for extending more able students. Pupils need to plan an investigation to collect evidence before evaluating their data’s validity. Our intestines are home to a diverse community of bacteria, the vast majority of which are beneficial. Studies have associated these bacteria with a lower incidence of many illnesses such […]

English Civil War sources lesson plan

English Civil War – KS3/4 written source materials lesson plan Try Tim Wright’s creative approach to the analysis of written sources with your students, and see their understanding of the English Civil War blossom... Pupils will be familiar with the idea of civil war from the news. However, it can be hard to equate those images with the more distant English Civil War, with its […]

Much Ado About Nothing quotation posters

Much Ado About Nothing quotations – 10 posters and worksheet This download includes ten posters featuring key quotations from William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, plus a worksheet (in PDF and Word doc formats) with these quotes on for students to make notes on as you read through the play. Key Much Ado About Nothing quotations More Much Ado About Nothing quotes For more quote […]

Healthy relationships posters for RSE

Healthy relationships – Free PDF posters for RSE These healthy relationships posters from RSE provider Split Banana are a powerful resource for teachers looking to spark open, reflective conversations about relationships and sex education. They emphasise the core ‘RECS’ principles of: For teachers, these posters are a practical tool for embedding essential RSE messages into everyday learning. They align with statutory guidance, helping […]

Art worksheets – Free printable PDFs for schools Are you looking for engaging and versatile resources to support your art lessons? These free art worksheets will make your job easier while inspiring creativity in your students. Whether you’re covering a lesson, running an after-school club or just want a hands-on activity to try during your next session, these bright, modern worksheets are just […]

Fresh water KS3 human impact geography lesson plan

Fresh water – KS3 human impact geography lesson plan Extend students’ knowledge and understanding of how vital fresh water is to both humans and animals, and what happens when it is in short supply. How can we increase people’s awareness of the seriousness of the shortage of fresh water across the globe? It’s the world’s most precious resource. However, it seems to be everywhere, […]

Reading for pleasure activities

Reading for pleasure activities – Games, challenges & lesson ideas Download a range of reading for pleasure activities designed to engage secondary students, enhance their retrieval skills and foster a lifelong love of reading… ‘Five seconds’ game This engaging activity is ideal for pairs or groups. It offers a fun way to reinforce retrieval practice while helping students make connections between the stories they read […]

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