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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 […]

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Framing – How to turn classroom chores into sought-after perks The way we present tasks shapes how students perceive them – and in turn, how well they’ll take to them, observes Colin Foster...

Collage illustration of man appearing to physically jump inside a maths textbook, representing interdepartmental collaboration

Interdepartmental collaboration – Maths and science Daniel Harvey explains why having maths and science teams in alignment is essential for those students pursuing the highest science grades

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 […]

Illustration of man representing Feste

Feste – 6 Twelfth Night quotes that help you understand the play There’s plenty of wisdom to be found in the words of Twelfth Night’s professional fool, as Helen Mears’ selection of significant lines shows...

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Put your school forward for the IET’s exciting free STEM activity days for 12 to 13-year-olds IET Faraday® Challenge Days applications are now open for the 2024-2025 season, which will take place from September 2024 to June 2025. IET Faraday® Challenge Days are free, one-day STEM activity days that introduce students to engineering, inspire them to consider engineering as a career and help to develop their practical and employability skills, including team-working, problem-solving and creative thinking. They are designed as cross-curricular […]

The Japanese train that stops for just one high school student

The curious tale of the Japanese train that stopped for just one high school student With no other reliable means of getting to school on time, read about what happened to this Japanese school student...

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 […]

Disney’s Frozen the Musical

Unlocking the magic – why school groups can’t get enough of Disney’s Frozen the Musical Disney’s Frozen, now enchanting audiences in London’s West End through 8 September, offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that transcends age and taps into the timeless magic of storytelling. Even if you haven’t seen the film, there are compelling reasons why school groups are loving this captivating stage production… 1. Epic visual spectacle Frozen delivers a feast for the eyes, […]

Count Your Carbon

Why I love… Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool Emma Powell, assistant principal and sustainability lead at Darlinghurst Academy, discusses the impact of Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool How did you hear about the tool? I heard about Count Your Carbon through Eco-Schools England, a fantastic free educational programme for educational settings that I have been a part of for the past 10 years. […]

Cyber Explorers

Calling all 11–14-year-olds: help defend Cyber City in the Cyber Explorers Cup! Are your tech-savvy students up for the challenge of a nationwide competition? Enter the Cyber Explorers Cup, an exhilarating cyber-security-themed competition with exciting prizes up for grabs for the winning teams. Picture this: Cyber City is under imminent threat from the notorious Herbert the Hacker, and your school’s pupils can save the day! The Cyber […]

STEM education word and illustrations

STEM education – Downloads, activities and ideas for teachers What does STEM stand for and how can you implement it in the classroom? Find out here...

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Religious Education – Is it really a subject ‘not fit for purpose’? Andy Lewis examines Ofsted's recent criticisms of RE teaching, and weighs up the question of whether the subject is fit for purpose...

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 […]

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History trips – The things to check before you go Thomas Forbes-Whitehead runs through the considerations teachers should prioritise when planning and executing their next field trip...

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 […]

British history – Why schools should teach students about hidden and marginalised figures The past and present are full of inspiring, yet sidelined individuals and groups, writes Shalina Patel – but schools can play an important part in giving them their dues...

Teaching the British Empire – Why students deserve more than an incomplete history Aneira Roose-McClew makes the case for why students ought to receive a full, frank and honest education on Britain’s imperial history...

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Gove education reforms – Will we soon see the last of them? Toby Marshall reflects on what a seemingly inevitable change of government might mean for what remains of Michael Gove’s education reforms...

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 […]

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