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Have you ever wondered why we send Christmas cards, or why not every country sends cards? When was the first card sent? Who sent the first Christmas Card? How many Christmas cards are sent each year? In this video I'll answer some of these questions as I explore the history of the Christmas card. This session is based on a video (History of the Christmas Card | Who Sent the First Card) with real life explorer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Sarah Weldon. LEARNING OBJECTIVES (KEY STAGE 1-4 HISTORY): 1. gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A brief look at the nautical origins of the English language nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick, Jack Jump Over the Candlestick’. Includes a free YouTube video and free, downloadable PDF file. This resource could be used by students with English as a foreign language, as part of a rhymes or poetry lesson, for World Oceans Day topics, or alongside any class themes about oceans, pirates, explorers, or the Caribbean. It may also be of use in a debate about women on ships, and the historical role of pregnancy in the legal system. May also be of interest to students learning about Yellow Fever, vaccinations, immune system, and effects of alcohol.

A small selection of Easter egg photos, which will be added to in time. Best purchased as part of an Easter bundle for full value. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

What is the origin of the word window, and what does it mean in Old Norse? Do we still use Vikings words in the English language today? I made this page for my students as part of our module on the Vikings in Britain.

Based on a popular YouTube challenge. This lesson is based on the following learning objectives from the British National Curriculum: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ENGLISH KEY STAGES 1-4 1. students should articulate and justify answers, arguments, and opinions. 2. students should give short speeches and presentations, expressing their own ideas, and keeping to the point. 3. students should speak confidently, audibly, and effectively

A worksheet and video that explorers the history of the Christmas tree in Britain. With links to the Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, Druids, and Celts. What is the connection between the Royal family and Victorians and the Christmas tree? - Why do we put up a Christmas tree? - When was the first Christmas tree put up in Britain? - Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree come from? - What kind of tree is a Christmas tree? ​LEARNING OBJECTIVES (KEY STAGE 1-3 History): 1. Pupils should extend and deepen their chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, so that it provides a well-informed context for wider learning. Pupils should identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time.

This is a hand written resource that I created for my class in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, so they could raise funds for an expedition they were planning. The theme was Alice in Wonderland and would help them to work in groups to organise the fundraising events and to raise the budget they needed for their school trip. There are 41 fundraising activities for students, some simple, some requiring a bit more input. Please note that there are some references to our local currency (GEL) and a couple of people or places that we had connections with, but you could easily substitute these for your local currency, people, or places.

Each summer during Alderney Week, the island has a ‘daft raft race’ where people build their own boats and race to get to the beach first. It is all a part of life as a British islander in the Channel Islands. A small collection of photos from my time in and around coastlines of Britain (Alderney, Channel Islands). Please note that some of these were taken with slide film before the arrival of digital cameras.

Photos from my time living with a Bedouin community in the desert of Wadi Rhum, Jordan. Taken on slide film, before digital cameras were invented. May be useful for exploring other countries and cultures and comparing life where you live and life in a desert environment.

A fun Christmas tree made up of words that can be coloured by students.

A colouring activity to encourage students to be the best they can be, to be considerate for others, and to follow the classroom rules. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples of the rules in action. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A Viking themed colouring activity to help students answer questions about Viking Age culture and beliefs. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language. The Havamal could be used to address behavioural issues with students as it gives advice on how to be a ‘good’ Viking. Be brave, positive, and be nice to your friends.

A fun Christmas baubles page made up of words that can be coloured by students. Is one of my very first TES resources I created. Top-Up Minimalist Hand-Drawn Printable This minimalist hand-drawn colouring page features simple baubles with the word “Christmas” inside. It’s perfect for a top-up activity during the holiday season, ideal for early finishers or a brain break. Ideal for: Early finishers Brain breaks Top-up activities Holiday fun Features: One-page printable Instant PDF download Minimalist, hand-drawn design No prep needed

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Britain during the Victorian Era? Today we take a closer look at the social etiquette behind the calling card, and how these compare to the business cards of today. LEARNING OBJECTIVE 1. Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world (History KS1-4).

A colouring activity to encourage students to be the best they can be, to be considerate for others, and to follow the classroom rules. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples of the rules in action. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A small collection of photos from my time spent working in the Arctic town of Point Barrow, Alaska. Photos were taken before the invention of the digital camera and are on slide film so the resolution isn’t as good as it would be today. However, the photos may be of interest to students learning about climate, or wanting to know what life is like if you go to school in the Arctic. Can you spot the polar bear footprints, and polar bear in the distance. Visit the local cemetary, school, softball court, homes, and see the tundra from the air. These photos are from the summer time. In the winter the town is in darkness.

A colouring activity to encourage students to be the best they can be, to be considerate for others, and to follow the classroom rules. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples of the rules in action. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A colouring activity to encourage students to be the best they can be, to be considerate for others, and to follow the classroom rules. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples of the rules in action. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A colouring activity to encourage students to be the best they can be, to be considerate for others, and to follow the classroom rules. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples of the rules in action. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

This is a hand written resource that I created for my class in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, so they could raise funds for an expedition they were planning. The theme was the ‘Romans’ and would help them to work in groups to organise the fundraising events and to raise the budget they needed for their school trip. There are 19 fundraising activities for students, some simple, some requiring a bit more input. Please note that there are some references to our local currency (GEL) and a couple of people or places that we had connections with, but you could easily substitute these for your local currency, people, or places.