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Online safety lesson plan

Online safety – Digital footprint KS3 computing lesson plan How aware are your students of the potential impact of their online activity? This online safety lesson plan contains ideas from Ollie Bray on helping them improve their understanding… This lesson plan contains ideas to help you encourage young people to think about using social media responsibly. It is a lesson that works in ICT, […]

infection transmission routes lesson plan

Infection transmission routes – KS3 science lab activity In this activity students will learn about diseases like malaria, and do an experiment in class to test infection transmission routes. Infection transmission routes experiment This experiment will help students see how malaria spreads through a group of people. You will need: Everyone in the class will have a test tube (representing a person). Some […]

A Christmas Carol display – Vocabulary character posters

A Christmas Carol display – Vocabulary character posters Use these A Christmas Carol display posters to immerse your students in the captivating world of Charles Dickens’ novel. Each poster features vivid imagery from the Disney adaptation. Theyse bring to life the diverse cast of characters that populate this literary masterpiece. A Christmas Carol display These A Christmas Carol display posters introduce students to […]

Globalisation KS3 lesson plan

Globalisation KS3 – Encourage geographical thinking with phones Turn your students’ mobile phone obsession into an opportunity for some critical, analytical, geographical thinking with this globalisation KS3 lesson plan from Rebecca Kitchen… Mobile phones are incredibly relevant to today’s teenagers. They’re also a potential focus of geography lessons on globalisation, international development and economic activity. In this lesson you’ll use them as a […]

SPaG test PowerPoint

SPaG test – Baseline test PowerPoint for secondary students Use this baseline SPaG test as a diagnostic tool to assess the proficiency levels of your secondary pupils in key areas. This specific test covers spelling, homophones, punctuation and prepositions, providing a comprehensive overview of students’ foundational skills in English. The importance of a SPaG test lies in its ability to establish a benchmark for […]

KS3 volcanoes lesson plan

KS3 volcanoes – Natural disasters and economy lesson plan In this KS3 volcanoes lesson, pupils will learn about volcanic activity and the nature of volcanic eruptions. They will be able to explain what happens during a volcanic eruption. They’ll also find out why ash, in particular, can cause problems for the global economy. They will also be able to explain the human impact of […]

Reciprocal reading worksheet - Teachwire

Reciprocal reading – What it is, how to use it and worksheets Are you struggling to juggle what seems like an endless number of reading abilities that require different level texts? Why not try reciprocal reading? This free worksheet helps guide students through the reciprocal reading process, encouraging active engagement and improvement of comprehension skills. Find out all about reciprocal reading and how to use it in […]

Year 8 English worksheets

Year 8 English worksheets – Boost comprehension skills with Great Expectations This Year 8 English worksheets pack contains downloadable worksheets and resources that will expose pupils to 19th-century writing. Use these resources, themed around Great Expectations, to prompt students to use comprehension, prediction and inference skills. Students will also get practise in analysing writers’ methods. Great Expectations is a 19th century novel written by Charles Dickens. […]

History curriculum knowledge audit tool

History curriculum – Knowledge audit tool Download this audit tool to identify gaps and areas for development in your history curriculum. There are two spider diagrams with suggested history themes and topic areas. These will help you self-assess your existing knowledge in the context of curriculum development. You can self-judge your level of knowledge depending on your academic qualifications or other […]

Marksheet example

Marksheet – Example marksheet and assessment spreadsheet This sample marksheet will help you to facilitate the marking process and guide students towards meeting specific success criteria in English. There’s also an editable Y10 English assessment spreadsheet with embedded instructions and accompanying ‘marking’ and ‘printing’ sheets. How to use the English marksheet Write your strengths, moving forward tasks and expectations in the yellow […]

Debate lesson scheme of work

Debate lesson – KS3 scheme of work This debate lesson scheme of work is perfect for KS3 students. The lessons focus on what debate is and why it occurs. You’ll also cover rhetorical strategies for arguing and persuading, debate structure and debate delivery. Also included are motions for debate, as well as arguments that might be used to respond to these motions. […]

Science games KS3 lesson plan

Science games KS3 – Escape an imaginary island In this science games KS3 lesson plan you’ll challenge your students to a thrilling series of fights for survival. They’ll need all their scientific skills to emerge victorious… Science games KS3 This science games KS3 lesson is a team survival game. You can play it over a number of sessions. Challenge students to overcome a […]

Critical literacy guidance

Critical literacy – Guidance for teachers A 4-page guidance document on how teachers can utilise critical literacy

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

Fake news lesson

Fake news lesson – KS3 computing plan Encourage students to interrogate the information they find online with Terry Freedman’s fake news lesson plan… In 2016, a man in the USA drove hundreds of miles to a pizza restaurant and opened fire. In India, mobs lynched people they thought were abusing children, because of what they’d read on WhatsApp. What this means is […]

Worksheets for mental health

Worksheets for mental health – Wheel of life activity These worksheets for mental health will help students get a big-picture perspective on their quality of life and wellbeing. Starter activity First, ask students to think about the areas that have a primary influence on people’s health and wellbeing. You can do this as a large group discussion, in talk partners or as small groups. […]

LGBT terms – Sexuality and gender identity glossary for schools Across the areas of criminal justice, child protection and education, you’ll find an array of bodies, organisations and agencies that make their use of LGBT terms very clear in both their policies and practice. It’s helpful for schools to maintain consistency and continuity with wraparound services in order to promote shared understanding and mutual respect. […]

Food tech ks3 activities

Food tech KS3 – Explore prep, health and nutrition with potatoes Believe it or not, the topic of the humble spud can easily fill a one-hour lesson. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this potato-themed food tech KS3 lesson plan… A potato-based food tech KS3 lesson can be an exciting way to highlight the differences between the many varieties of this tasty tuber and the […]

Homework menu – Editable takeaway-style PowerPoint This homework menu sheet takes the format of an editable, printable PowerPoint template. It’s designed to engage students and make homework an enjoyable and varied experience. Engaging format The takeaway menu format is visually appealing and familiar to students, making homework less intimidating and more enticing. Customisable homework menu This homework menu PowerPoint template is […]

Shakespeare lesson

Introduction to Shakespeare lesson – KS3 lower-ability plan Here, Jo Tweedale shares a gentle but stretching introduction to Shakespeare lesson that every student can access… Introduction to Shakespeare lesson Inclusivity is a vital element of all teaching, of course – but instead of considering ‘differentiation’, why not try thinking about ‘personalisation’? The idea of tailoring a lesson to meet the specific, individual needs […]

Simplifying expressions PowerPoint

Simplifying expressions – Formulae and expressions PowerPoint This nine-lesson simplifying expressions PowerPoint takes students from the most basic simplifying up through substitution and proof of formulae. The lessons focus on these questions. Can I: What’s the difference? A formula shows you how to calculate something – it will contain an equals sign. Eg. Area of a rectangle = length × width (A […]

Factorising worksheet

Factorising worksheet – 30 algebra questions for KS3/4 This factorising worksheet is an invaluable resource for students seeking to reinforce their algebraic skills. With a total of 30 questions, accompanied by solutions, it offers ample opportunities for rote practice. This ensures a thorough understanding of the fundamental concept of factorising equations. Designed to cater to both Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage […]

Solving simultaneous equations graphically worksheet

Solving simultaneous equations graphically – KS3 worksheet This solving simultaneous equations graphically worksheet features questions on solving simultaneous equations in three sections. Solving simultaneous equations graphically The first two sections fit onto two sides of A4 and part 3 is the extension. There is also an answer sheet. There is a RAG table for students to mark their progress. You can amend […]

KS3 physics lesson plan

KS3 physics – Space travel lesson plan and worksheets Broaden students’ horizons with a thrilling journey through the science of space travel. This download includes the full KS3 physics lesson plan and seven accompanying worksheets. A few years ago, the NASA/SpaceX Dragon capsule made a successful visit to the ISS. This was the first partnership with a private company to come this close to […]

Plastic bags science resource

Plastic bags – Animals and the environment resource This resource is from literacy resources website Plazoom’s Topical Tuesdays collection. It introduces children to the effects of plastic bags on animals in the ocean via news article from The Week Junior. The article discusses how traditional plastic bags can stay around for 1,000 years. It also looks at what alternatives we have for a […]

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