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Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.

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Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Christmas Quiz
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Christmas Quiz

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Dowloaded over 5000 times last Christmas. Treat kids to this great big Christmas Quiz. 40 cool questions suitable for students aged 11 to 16. Provided as a printable doc and also as a PDF slideshow with festive backgrounds. Also includes a bonus visual round - 10 zoomed in seasonal images for students to guess. We hope you and your students have a wonderful festive season! Merry Christmas!
Key Stage 3 Art Unit.  From Tone to Observation to Abstraction.
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Key Stage 3 Art Unit. From Tone to Observation to Abstraction.

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This resource offers three consecutive lesson plans. Firstly exploring tone and techniques for creating tone .... leading to observational drawing techniques .... and culminating in developing abstract art from these drawings. The three lesson plans cover; how the work will be assessed, differentiation, lesson structure, resources, cross curricular links, homework Also included with each individual lesson plan is a photocopiable "Notes for students" page, which outlines the aims and objectives of the lesson in a student friendly manner.
End of Term Game. Who? What? Where?
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End of Term Game. Who? What? Where?

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This fun form time game challenges teams to respond to slides that describe a person or animal in or on a place or object doing something. One person then draws the scene whilst team mates try to guess. This PowerPoint provides rules, descriptive slides and score card. This is a resource that I have produced to use with my classes during the last weeks to give them a well deserved end of term treat. Enjoy the summer!
A level Art Component 2 2025 Student Support Guide
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A level Art Component 2 2025 Student Support Guide

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An invaluable support resource for A level Art students. Updated for 2025. We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers at the start of February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way. The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives. It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time. Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit. This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles. Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation. Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.
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Christmas

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Have a party on the last day of term. A big bundle of preparation free activities to put a smile on kids' faces. A quiz, colouring, drawing, cracker making, group game and more! All for a festive knock down price. 20 resources in total. Normally £48.95. Now £3.00! That's a crazy 94% saving!!
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Human Figure
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Human Figure

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.
Donald Trump Facts and Worksheet
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Donald Trump Facts and Worksheet

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Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday 20th January. This resource provides facts about the man along with quotes. Also included is a worksheet that encourages students to find information in the fact sheet and also undertake their own research.
Visuals. ART. Architecture. 100 Images
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Visuals. ART. Architecture. 100 Images

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Over 100 high quality images of architecture and architectural details. Suitable for Art and Design inspiration. A wide variety of styles and ages of building. Ideal as visual support for STEAM lessons.
EASTER ACTIVITIES
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EASTER ACTIVITIES

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A collection of fun Easter activities. Quiz sheet with separate answers, colouring sheets, Easter egg hunt mazes, Easter word-searches in English and French and a slideshow of Easter themed images for inspiration. Happy Easter!
Form Time Positivity Questionnaire. Growth Mind-set.
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Form Time Positivity Questionnaire. Growth Mind-set.

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PSHE. Challenge your students to consider how positive they are about life, learning and pretty much everything. The questions will provide students with a score with a corresponding statement that outlines their particular mind-set. A nice starter activity for group work based on positive or growth mind-sets. Suitable for KS3 and 4.
ART Curriculum 2021
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ART Curriculum 2021

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This is used in thousands of schools around the world. The Complete Art Curriculum updated for 2021. Over 400 pages of info, including 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Suitable for ages 10 to 16. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. Click here for a free preview of the resource. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 Slideshows included cover; Autumn Birds Buildings Christmas Dramatic landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Insects Natural textures People Rust Sky Sea Trees Water Perspective Clay workshop We really hope you find this resource useful. Please don't forget to leave feedback if you do purchase.
Key Stage 3 Art Feedback Form
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Key Stage 3 Art Feedback Form

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Do you want to speed up your marking and feedback to students? This little resource is a lifesaver. Simply print them out, tick the relevant statements in the “Areas of quality” and “Areas for development” columns and stick in their sketchbooks. There is also space for free writing or typing. Provided as a Work document so that you have complete freedom to amend the statements. Hope it helps!
Cover Lessons / Substitute Lessons
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Cover Lessons / Substitute Lessons

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It’s always tough missing a lesson, but this resource should take the pressure out of planning a cover lesson for someone else to deliver. 54 separate grid drawing activities using high quality photographs of objects which have had a grid positioned over the top of them. Student are challenged to draw what they see onto the corresponding grid. Ideal for printing out at short notice. Objects include bones, shells, mechanical parts, musical instruments, human skeleton parts, bottles, bike parts and more…
Science cover lesson. Wildlife decline
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Science cover lesson. Wildlife decline

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So cheap, it’s nearly free! This science cover lesson work sheet provides student friendly facts relating to wildlife decline. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.
Halloween - Scary Pictures!
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Halloween - Scary Pictures!

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Inspire (and slightly frighten) students with this set of scary pictures for Halloween. Ideal as inspiration for creative writing, Art ....or just a bit of fun on 31st October. Pictures are suitable for KS2 ... they're not too scary really! If you like this resource why not check out hundreds more by clicking here Happy Halloween!