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Heat transfer fast food packaging D&T lesson plan

Heat transfer – Fast food packaging D&T lesson plan Get students excited about the link between scientific theory and product development with this heat transfer product design lesson plan from Andy Mitchell… Fast food is so familiar to young people. It can provide a real-world example of where design really matters. Helping students understand the science behind the industry, then turning this into an […]

3D shapes KS3 lesson plan

3D shapes KS3 – Design a shape sorter toy in maths Making a child’s toy can promote careful planning and understanding of 3D shapes in KS3 maths lessons… Shape sorter toys will be familiar to most students – particularly if they have a younger sibling. Designing and making one can be a good challenge for those in Key Stage 3. It requires a lot of careful […]

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Into Film

5 reasons to try… Into Film Expand your students’ creative and professional horizons by showing them how to go about pursuing a career in the screen industries… 1. Resources that connect Careers in the screen industries span all subjects, skills and interests. Whatever you teach, you’ll find free resources linking curriculum learning to careers. Heads of year, careers teachers and leaders […]

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First Ink

Introducing ‘The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King’ Unforgettable characters Meet Patch Simmons, a character who’s sure to win over your students with his dramatic spirit and comedic misadventures. In the grand tradition of beloved icons like Bridget Jones and Georgia Nicolson, Patch is determined to make this the year he finds true love. What’s the plot? When two intriguing new boys join […]

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Review – AI Safety resources from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Meet the looming opportunities and concerns of the AI revolution head-on with these safety resources aimed at KS3 learners… The rapid development and growing adoption of artificial intelligence technologies has caused school leaders to grapple with all manner of questions regarding ethics, safety and the wellbeing of their school community. Of these, there are perhaps […]

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

5 reasons to try… AI safety resources to navigate AI responsibly The Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind offer AI safety resources to help prepare today’s students for daily lives and jobs that will be very different to ours… 1. Adaptable learning resources The new AI safety resources consist of three highly adaptable sessions: Each session includes lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets and other teaching materials. […]

Expanding brackets algebra lesson

Expanding brackets – Algebra lesson for KS3 maths This KS3 expanding brackets maths resource focuses on teaching students how to expand algebraic brackets. It includes progressively challenging tasks to support different levels of understanding: Structure of this expanding brackets resource The resource encourages independent work and discussion of solutions. It follows a mastery approach, aiming for deep understanding rather than surface-level knowledge. For […]

Analytical writing progression document and poster

Analytical writing – Progression document and poster for KS3/4 Analytical writing progression document This analytical writing progression document from Gaurav Dubay and Windsor Academy Trust outlines the expected development of analytical writing skills from Year 7 to Year 11. It provides guidance for teachers to help students refine their analytical writing, focusing on structuring arguments, embedding textual evidence and evaluating the writer’s intent. Throughout […]

Revision techniques resource pack

Revision techniques – Editable templates for 10 effective methods This free download offers a clear and simple collection of ten highly effective revision techniques designed to make classroom revision more structured, engaging and impactful. Each revision technique comes with editable blank templates to download, worked examples, and stretch-and-challenge suggestions, making it easy to implement straight away. With its practical, no-nonsense approach, this resource is […]

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Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it’s important Adaptive teaching is about making reflective, real-time observations that allow you to change your teaching on the go...

Schoolgirl doing KS3 maths on board

KS3 maths – Fun games and lessons to try Improve your secondary students' mathematical fluency, confidence and reasoning with these free maths games and lesson ideas...

Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance

Design and Technology Progression Framework – Guidance The Design and Technology Progression Framework (included in this download) was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T. Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance This download contains a document full of guidance for teachers on understanding the Framework, covering: There are also ideas for how […]

Red Nose Day activities – Best 2025 school resources Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day – here's some ideas for having fun and fundraising for a great cause...

Teacher burnout work-life balance self-evaluation worksheet

Teacher burnout – Self-evaluation worksheet Raise awareness of teacher burnout with this free ‘Wheel of Teaching’ wellbeing resource. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but it can also be exhausting. Long hours, endless paperwork and the emotional demands of supporting pupils can quickly lead to teacher burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to take a step back, reflect and […]

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Classroom resources and activities Tackle some serious issues and open a dialogue about mental health in your classroom with these resources...

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Resources, lessons and ideas Use Safer Internet Day this February to educate children about being responsible online, with these fun, informative resources...

Integers in algebra lesson plan

Integers in algebra – Develop skills with an integer problem Solving an algebra problem that requires integer solutions provides an opportunity to develop students’ skills… In this lesson, students have to find a solution to a problem where the unknowns must be non-negative integers. This constraint means that the initial problem, which may appear to be quite open, in fact has a unique solution. Students […]

Juliet's balcony, representing Romeo and Juliet analysis

Romeo and Juliet analysis – Great resources for KS3 and GCSE Studying Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers? Well there's no need for your lessons to have a tragic ending with these great resources, ideas and activities...

Microbes experiment resource

Microbes experiment – KS3 science lesson plan This KS3 resource sets out a hands-on science experiment designed to help students understand how microbes spread and multiply. It introduces key concepts in microbiology through an engaging practical activity that replicates Louis Pasteur’s famous experiment, which disproved the idea of ‘spontaneous generation’. This resource provides a structured yet flexible practical activity that supports the […]

BIDMAS worksheets

BIDMAS worksheet – 4 first steps sheets with answers These four carefully thought-out BIDMAS worksheets have helped many classes take the first steps working with the order of operations. The full range of BIDMAS skills are covered. Designed for upper primary or early secondary school students, you can use these BIDMAS worksheets for work in class or as a homework. They are also excellent […]

LGBT History Month 2025 – Best resources for primary & secondary February is LGBT History Month so we've rounded up some great resources that you can use to educate and celebrate...

Creative writing structure KS3 lesson plan

Creative writing structure – Analyse how authors use structure Introduce learners to the structures used by authors to create specific effects, and see where it takes their own creative writing... I know I am not alone in feeling a sense of unease when planning to teach students to write about structure. Too often, delivery of this subject seems uninspiring and dull. Many English teachers […]

Debate on vaccines resources

Debate on vaccines – ‘Who decides?’ activity for KS3/KS4 By participating in this debate on vaccines, students will develop skills in research, arguing and empathy. Vaccination is a topic that generates passionate discussion and is highly relevant in modern society. This activity is designed for KS3/4 students and challenges them to engage critically with ethical, scientific and societal considerations surrounding vaccination. Learning outcomes Students […]

Science and robotics KS3 lesson plan

Science and robotics – KS3 lesson plan Are your students more intelligent than a piece of paper? Find out – and get them excited about robotics – with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ brilliant science lesson suggestions… We live in an age where robotics is commonplace. Robots build cars for us. They carry out medical operations. They can even check us into a hotel […]

Science of sleep KS3 lesson plan and resources

Science of sleep – KS3 lesson plan and resources Inspire students to engage with new research about a topic that’s extremely relevant for teens – the science of sleep. Scientists have discovered that our brains are bathed in fluid as we sleep. Tidal waves of this fluid flow and ripple across the surface of the brain with an effect that resembles washing. Engaging with […]

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