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This resource pack contains two engaging lessons developing children’s understanding of computers and information technology. They were designed as the third and fourth lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks (aimed at children in lower key stage 2). The two lessons included are: 1.Computers and I.T. in the World Around Us Learning Objective: -Understanding how information technology is used in the world around us. Success Criteria: -I can list some examples of IT in the home; -I can understand how IT makes some jobs easier or better; -I can explain some advantages and disadvantages of using computers for writing tasks. 2.Connecting Computers Learning Objective: -Understanding how and why computers are connected. Success Criteria: -I know what the words ‘connection’ and ‘network’ mean. -I understand why connections and networks are useful. -I can explain the role of a network switch. The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This resource pack contains two engaging lessons introducing the concepts of computers and information technology. They were designed as the first two lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks (aimed at children in lower key stage 2). The two lessons included are: Computers and their Benefits -Learning Objective: Understanding the features of computers, and why they are useful. -Success Criteria: -I can list some examples of computers; -I can identify the input, process and output for a type of computer; -I can explain some advantages and disadvantages of using computers for tasks. 2.Information Technology -Learning Objective: Understanding information technology and how it benefits our daily lives. -Success Criteria: -I know the difference between a ‘computer’ and information technology; -I can identify examples of information technology in the school; -I can design my own information technology device. The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (28 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This interesting and highly-stimulating lesson enables students to describe and understand the key aspects of physical geography (e.g. climates, vegetation belts, flora, fauna, mountains, and rivers) and human geography (e.g. types of settlement, populations, use of resources, and trade) in the continent of Europe. Whilst gaining a wide range of knowledge about the content, students also become familiar with a wide range of vocabulary pertinent to the geography curriculum. The lesson follows a clear, logical, bite-size learning journey, which guides students towards relevant and constructive learning objectives. Over the course of this journey, they become able to: Identify Europe on a map, and identify the countries and regions within the continent; Understand key information about the physical and human geography of the continent, through a fun, interactive quiz; Retrieve, share, and describe their understanding of the physical and human geography of specific locations in Europe (Scandinavia, The Mediterranean Sea, Mount Elbrus and the Black Forest) through a jigsaw model task; Complete a case study of the physical and human geography of their own place in Europe, and describe their findings to others; -Peer assess each others’ descriptions using the learning objectives. This resource pack includes: A visually engaging whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation; Key case-study information sheets on Scandinavia, the Mediterranean Sea, Mount Elbrus and the Black Forest (in both PDF and Word - inside the zip-folder); A blank case study template. All images are licensed for commercial use. Note: The final task works best with access to ICT/internet resources. This resources within this lesson can be easily adapted to suit home/remote learning.

A simple information sheet detailing some of the main physical and human geography features of the Sahara Desert. I have used this in the past with KS2/ KS3 students as a part of a geography topic on Egypt/ Africa, and also as a non-fiction whole class reading stimulus. Provided as a PDF (to protect formatting) and as a Word document (so that you can edit it). Hope that you find it useful!

This interesting and highly-stimulating lesson enables students to create their very own African country geography study presentations. The lesson format and resources enables them to engage with varied geographical concepts including biomes, population, rivers, lakes, mountains, climate, borders and capital cities. The lesson follows a clear, logical, bite-size learning journey, which guides students towards relevant and constructive learning objectives, and helps them to build their presentations. Over the course of this journey, they: -Remember key facts about the African continent to contextualise their learning; -Pick an African nation at random; -Follow a clear checkist and model example, enabling them to create presentations with the following sections: Physical Geography Key Facts, Human Geography Key Fact, Biomes and Climate, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains, and Capital City. -Presenting their country study, with reference to clear guidance on effective speaking and listening skills. -Self-assess their outcomes using the learning objectives. The lesson benefits from access to atlases and/or web-searching devices. This lesson resource is made up of a visually engaging whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation (17 slides), the countries for selection, and the checklist. The resources within this lesson can be easily adapted to suit home/remote learning.

A simple information sheet detailing some of the main physical and human geography features of the Great Barrier Reef. I have used this in the past with KS2/ KS3 students as a part of a geography topic on Australia/ Oceania, and also as a non-fiction whole class reading stimulus. Provided as a PDF (to protect formatting) and as a Word document (so that you can edit it). Hope that you find it useful!

A simple information sheet detailing some of the main physical and human geography features of the South Pole. I have used this in the past with KS2 students as a part of a geography topic on Antarctica, and also as a non-fiction whole class reading stimulus. Provided as a PDF (to protect formatting) and as a Word document (so that you can edit it). Hope that you find it useful!

Now with PDF version included! This resource booklet contains a wide range of age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful comprehension activities for use in guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of children towards meeting the Year 4 expectations within the new National Curriculum framework. Children love learning from these resources, whilst they are also of great use to teachers, as there is explicit information within each task regarding which comprehension strands the task is designed to demonstrate. They are also generic enough to ensure that they are appropriate for use with all texts. Activities and games within the booklet include: - Word Boxing - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: ‘Show an understanding of words that capture the readers’ interest and imagination’ and ‘Use a dictionary to check the meanings of words that you have read’ - FBI Vocabulary Agent - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: ‘Show an understanding of words that capture the readers’ interest and imagination.’ - Information Hunter - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: ’ Retrieve and record information given from non-fiction texts.’ - Storyboarder - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: ‘Maintain a positive attitude towards reading by understanding, listening to, and discussing a range of fiction, plays, poems, non-fiction, reference books and text books.’ Plus many, many more activities (the booklet is around 20 pages in length!) All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on a separate document (included.)

This engaging and purposeful lesson is the second in a series of lessons that enable children to gradually build towards composing an effective, well-structured recount. The first lesson focuses on what recounts are, establishing the main features and techniques. Whilst this series guides children towards writing a recount about an imaginary safari, the resources could be reasonably adapted to suit your own chosen topic. The eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides teachers and children along the following learning journey: -Knowledge recall - revisiting what children already know about recounts; -SPAG starter: Word classes (nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs); -Establishing a three-part structure for the recount; -Watching a ‘virtual safari’ video (hyperlinked) to gain inspiration, and using a clear template and the five senses to build appropriate and effective vocabulary; -Sharing and building upon one another’s vocabulary and ideas; -Reflecting on their learning from across the lesson. The PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) and activity resources needed are provided (the worksheet template is provided in both Word and PDF). These lessons were originally created for children in lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4).