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Speed of light lesson plan

Speed of light – KS4 lesson about the sun Investigate electromagnetic radiation and determine the speed of light with this KS4 lesson plan all about the sun… Through the physics activities outlined here, pupils will learn that our sun is a star that has constant and intense activity taking place on its surface. They will learn about the Aurora Borealis and what it tells […]

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 […]

Moles chemistry GCSE BLT-themed lesson plan

Moles chemistry GCSE – Fun BLT-themed lesson plan Teaching mole calculations and interpretations of chemical equations to Y10 GCSE chemistry students can be a challenge – but Dr Joanna Rhodes’ tasty ideas will help… This technical lesson provides strategies, hooks and ideas to introduce students to the main areas of quantitative chemistry. The main aim is to support different learning styles that are […]

GCSE maths revision worksheets

GCSE maths revision worksheets – 90+ free sheets with answers (Foundation & Higher) These GCSE maths revision worksheets are invaluable tools for students aiming to enhance their exam preparation. Designed specifically to support targeted revision, they allow learners to focus on the topics they find most challenging. By concentrating on weaker areas, students can build confidence and mastery, ultimately boosting their performance in GCSE maths. Each GCSE maths […]

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 […]

A secondary school girl learning Mandarin

British Council

5 reasons to introduce… Mandarin Chinese at your school From boosting your students’ employment prospects to broadening their global perspective, there are many good reasons to start teaching Mandarin Chinese… 1. Unlock business opportunities Mandarin Chinese is spoken by over a billion people, making it the most widely spoken language globally. As China continues to be a key player in international trade, understanding Mandarin […]

The front cover of Teach Secondary magazine issue 14.1

Teach Secondary’s January 2025 issue is OUT NOW! How are the dark, wintry days of the academic year’s second term treating you so far? It’s a time of year that can leave us feeling somewhat adrift and demotivated – the festivities and overindulgence of Christmas gone in a flash, replaced by an acute awareness that those restorative summer months are a very, very long […]

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 […]

Stylised illustration showing the face of William Shakespeare, representign the idea of Shakespearean characters

Shakespearean characters – What they tell us about their time (and ours) Zoe Enser looks at several recurring archetypes in Shakespeare’s works, and what they say about the Bard’s contemporary surroundings and artistic intent...

Two secondary school students standing next to an interactive whiteboard

Dell

How AI-powered PCs can transform teaching, learning, and management Intel’s Matt Hains explains how schools can be empowered with advanced technology solutions… Matt Hains Job title: Client Workspace SpecialistArea of expertise: Education-focused workspace solutionsBest part of my job: Helping schools make the most of the latest technology for a better educational experience How can upgrading PC hardware improve school performance? Faster PCs with AI […]

Mock exams self-reflection worksheet

Mock exams – Self-reflection worksheet and advice This editable evaluation sheet is a versatile tool for helping students reflect on their performance after completing mock exams. The sheet is divided into two key sections. The first focuses on preparation, encouraging students to think critically about their revision habits. It asks them to evaluate how much time they spent studying, when they started […]

Maths calculator, representing upper and lower bounds

Upper and lower bounds – How to prevent confusion Students often get confused trying to find upper and lower bounds of intervals. This lesson from Colin Foster will help you to avoid this confusion...

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 […]

Kids reading for pleasure

Reading for pleasure – How to cultivate a passion for books Want to instil a genuine love for reading in your students? Here are some practical and inspiring ways to make it happen...

Magnifying glasses, representing Ofsted inspections

Ofsted – One-word judgements, HCMI expertise & more We delve into the multifaceted world of Ofsted, exploring how it needs to improve, the expertise we expect from HMCI and the mechanisms in place for inspecting inspectors...

Anxious boy in school uniform biting nails, representing EBSA

EBSA – What to do when pupils are avoiding school What is EBSA, what causes it and how best can schools deal with it? Join us as we explore this important topic...

A school girl working at home on a laptop

Academy21

5 reasons to use… Academy21 for enhanced services Keep track of where your students are and boost their progress with the help of Academy21… 1. Targeted academic support Academy21 provides targeted academic support for Key Stages 3 and 4, focusing on core subjects essential for student progression. Our courses include EAL Support to enhance grammar and fluency, and Literacy Support for students with […]

Cartoon illustration of one besuited figure passing a torch to another, representing leadership in schools

Leadership in schools – What does it take to be excellent? How you can develop your own leadership skills and develop junior colleagues’ abilities to one day lead others themselves...

Waving hand in ocean, representing struggling early career teachers

Early career teachers – Advice for ECTs and those leading them Whether you're leading ECTs or are one yourself, these experts have got spot-on advice for you...

Applied arts Bauhaus graphics project

Applied arts – Bauhaus graphics project and teaching ideas The applied arts warrant a place within the secondary curriculum, argues head of art, Hannah Day… This download contains resources for a Bauhaus graphics project. There are class/homework activities, visual displays and evaluation questions. This simple project teaches students the basics of Photoshop, before leading to their first graphic outcome. Inspired by the Bauhaus school, […]

Child completing homework, representing the idea of a homework policy

Homework policy – Effective practice for today’s schools How to create a clear and effective homework policy that promotes learning and fits today's educational landscape...

Power and conflict poetry lesson plan

Power and conflict poetry – Use war photos to make thematic links In this lesson plan, war photography inspires learners to start making deep thematic links between Power and Conflict poetry. Approaching the study of 15 poems, linked thematically, for GCSE English literature poses many problems for KS4 students. They often try to play a game of ‘spot the poetic technique’ and begin their analysis with detailed […]

EEF metacognition poster

EEF metacognition – CPD poster for schools This poster sets out the EEF ‘6 Aspects of Metacognition’ model. This helps support teacher knowledge and planning so that you can mobilise metacognition in the classroom. Metacognition is part of the fabric of successful learning, but it can prove both complex and subtle. With understanding and planning, teachers can help pupils better appraise the […]

Maths and science lesson plan

Maths and science – How to embed maths in KS4 science Help develop maths skills within science lessons with these practical suggestions… KS4 science provides many opportunities for students to use and develop their mathematical skills. However, as science teachers, do we currently address these explicitly? Or do we simply teach the mathematical skills alongside the content? Students need to demonstrate competence to select and apply […]

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