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A 14 page powerpoint suitable for primary children showing the changes in the four countries of the UK from the Iron Age tribes to today. The presentation explains how Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland got their names, and how Britain and the UK were names. The pages are headed: Iron Age Tribes The Roman Conquest Anglo-Saxons The Vikings The Norman Conquest The Middle Ages The Tudors The Stuarts Georgian Britain Victorian Britain and the British Empire Irish Independence The Commonwealth The European Union

Powerpoint files: Dinosaur AfL - 7 different questions to pose to the children before the topic begins. Where and when did the dinosaurs live - Looks at Pangaea, and the timescale involved and how long ago it was. Dinosaur discoveries - Looks at how fossils were found and ideas emerged about dinosaurs. Talks about early ‘palaeontologists’ including Robert Plot, Robert Buckland, Mary Anning, Mary Ann and Gideon Mantell, Richard Owen and their discoveries. How fossils are formed - A step by step guide Dinosaur diets - herbivores, carnivores and omnivores What happened to the dinosaurs - looks at different theories of why dinosaurs became extinct.

A set of worksheets / activities / display / planning resources for looking at the lives of 2 significant individuals in the past and comparing aspects of life in the periods they lived. POWERPOINTS: Who were Columbus and Armstrong: An introduction to the topic. It shows three pictures of each explorer, asking the children to look at the pictures and find out information. Christopher Columbus: A 24 page lesson, looking at his life story, and his first journey across the Atlantic. Neil Armstrong: A 19 page powerpoint, looking at the story of his life and his journey to the moon Comparison of life in the different time periods: Shows the different explorers and where they lived on a simple timeline. It compares different aspects of life in both their lives including aspects such as transport, knowledge of the world, houses, food and uniforms. DISPLAY (pdf): A-Z lettering x 2, one with a sea background and Christopher Columbus banner, and one with a space background and Neil Armstrong banner Portraits of the two men in picture frames A4 title - Christopher Columbus (x 2 versions) A4 title - Neil Armstrong (x 2 versions) World maps x 2 from the different time periods ACTIVITIES (pdf) Cards - 12 different cards with objects that both explorers would have used. Can be used in card games, or for cutting and sticking sorting activities. Topic covers x 6 different layouts for Christopher Columbus Topic covers x 6 different layouts for Neil Armstrong Writing sheets (x 4 lined and unlined) with Christopher Columbus border Writing sheets (x 4 lined and unlined) with Astronaut border

A series of lessons to cover the objectives in the history curriculum 2014: POWERPOINTS Romans and Scots: A look at the Roman withdrawal from Britain in around AD 410, the fall of the western Roman Empire due to barbarian attacks and the Scots invasions from Ireland to north Britain. The Anglo Saxons (invasions, settlements and kingdoms: place names and village life): A 38 page powerpoint with a contents page so it can be taught as an overview or an in-depth study. Introduces the topic with a timeline and a map showing where the Angles, Saxons and Jutes came from and where they settled in Britain. Looks at the seven main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Essex, Kent, Sussex, Wessex, East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria, showing maps of each region and giving information on important kings. Mentions the current debate about whether Britain was invaded or peacefully settled by the Anglo-Saxons. Gives examples of place names and a list of Anglo-Saxon words and their meanings that many place names have originated from. Ends with a look at Anglo-Saxon village life. Anglo-Saxon art and culture: Includes the Anglo-Saxon runic alphabet, literature such as Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, the Bayeux Tapestry, and looks closely at Anglo-Saxon art Christian conversion: Explains the pagan religion of the Anglo-Saxons then the rise of Christianity in Britain from monasteries in Iona, Lindisfarne and Canterbury. Explains the difference between the Celtic Christianity and the Roman Christianity, and how problems were solved at the Synod of Whitby. Sutton Hoo discovery: An in-depth look at the ship burial at Sutton Hoo and the artefacts found. WORKSHEETS AND ACTIVITIES Topic booklet covers What I know about the Romans & Anglo-Saxons Dal Riata writing templates Romans writing template Anglo-Saxon arrival in Britain Anglo-Saxon kingdoms map Anglo-Saxon place names The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles (in English) The story of Beowulf (English translation) Writing with runes Calligraphic writing x 2 versions Illuminated letters: Large letters to colour like the monks Iona, Canterbury and Lindisfarne worksheet Writing border - saints Writing sheet - monks Blank map Writing border - Anglo-Saxons Writing border - monks

A powerpoint story of Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and why we celebrate Bonfire Night, with classroom activities to print and display resources. Guy Fawkes - Two versions; one for KS1 and one for KS2. It details Guy Fawkes' life, and how he became involved with the other conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot; it explains how he was caught, and why people now celebrate Bonfire Night. ACTIVITIES: Bonfire night acrostic poem Bonfire Night topic cover Fire border for displaying work Fireworks border Gunpowder plot and Guy Fawkes sequencing Gunpowder plot black and white pictures (for colouring/display) Gunpowder plot cards Gunpowder plot word mat Guy Fawkes topic cover Letter to Mounteagle Newspaper report x 4 - Guy Fawkes, The arrest and The conspirators Blank scroll DISPLAY A-Z Flame lettering Bonfire Night banner A4 title Large lettering Bonfire Night Fireworks border for displays Confession letter of Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes title Main conspirators poster Portraits of James I and Guy Fawkes Posters - Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot The Fireworks code The Gunpowder plot pictures

A set of resources for a unit of work covering the Bronze Age in Britain, looking at the Amesbury Archer, Must Farm and Stonehenge amongst other things. POWERPOINT (26 PAGES): Description of different aspects of Bronze Age life including • Sources of information • Discovery of copper and bronze • Britain in the Bronze Age • Religion • Henges • Daily life BRONZE AGE ACTIVITIES: (for recording research) • Write a report about the Amesbury Archer • Write a report about Must Farm • Bronze Age ways of living • Bronze Age travel • Bronze Age technology • Bronze Age religion • Topic covers (x2) For topic books • Bronze Age writing border sheets (x2; lined and unlined) BRONZE AGE DISPLAY: • A4 title • A-Z lettering in a bronze background • The Bronze Age banner • Bronze Age timeline • Bronze Age artefacts • Bronze Age border for display boards

This pack meets the new curriculum requirements for teaching Roman numerals in KS2 - Year 3, 4 and 5. It covers Roman numerals on a clock; an explanation and history of Roman numerals; Roman numerals to 100 and to 1000 It consists of powerpoint lessons, display, headings, worksheets and activities

POWERPOINTS: THE ROMAN EMPIRE INTRODUCTION: Introduces the topic by putting the era in context with the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age in Britain, on a timeline. It includes an explanation of how Rome was founded, where it is, and how it changed from a kingdom to a republic and then an empire. JULIUS CAESAR: Explains who Julius Caesar was and the attempted invasions in 55 and 54BC. THE ROMAN EMPIRE BY AD 42: Begins by discussing the assassination of Julius Caesar and the formation of the Roman Empire. Looks at the first Emperor, Augustus, mentions Tiberius and Caligula, then talks about Claudius and how he gained power. Then looks at the Roman way of life in the Empire, how powerful it was and what area it covered. THE ROMAN ARMY: Investigates how the Roman Army was made up; of centuria, cohorts and legions; and auxiliary soldiers.Looks at how they were trained, what types of jobs they did, and why nobody could beat them in battle. THE ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN: A detailed account of the invasion by Claudius in AD 43, British resistance by Boudicca and Caractacus, Hadrian's Wall, and the end of Roman rule. THE ROMANISATION OF BRITAIN: Looks at how the Romans build civitas, or towns for different tribes in Britain, looking briefly at Caerwent. Explains and gives examples of Roman technology, culture and beliefs and what lasting impacts they have had. TIMELINE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: A 1 page timeline, can be printed or viewed as an animated show. TRIBES CONQUERED BY THE ROMANS: A 4 page presentation, detailing how the Romans conquered each tribe in Britain. Can be printed or viewed as a show. WORKSHEETS: Roman Empire topic covers x 4 What I already know / would like to find out about the Roman Empire Worksheet - Romulus and Remus Writing sheets - Julius Caesar (lined and unlined) Blank map of Europe Worksheet - living in the Roman Empire in AD 42 Design a Roman scutum Worksheet - weapons of a Roman soldier Pictures of Roman soldiers in black and white Writing sheets - The Roman Army (lined and unlined) Map of tribes in Britain Tribes in the local area Worksheet - Living in Britain in the Iron Age Writing sheet - Boudicca Report writing sheet - Roman settlements in the local area OTHER: De Bello Gallico - Accounts written by Julius Caesar of his first and second visits to Britain Roman Empire Planning - An adaptable outline medium term plan in Word

A look at the lives of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth I and how they contributed to national and international achievements. The pack also looks at life in Tudor and Victorian times, comparing aspects of life that are similar and different. Also contains a medium term plan.

POWERPOINT LESSONS: Looking at evidence: Lots of images relating to Ancient Greece. Can be used as an introduction to the topic or to teach different ways of looking and finding out about the past. Where and when was Ancient Greece: An introduction to the topic, looking at where Greece is located, its climate, and the effect this had on the Ancient Greeks; a timeline demonstrating AD and BC; and the first people to inhabit Greece. Athens and Sparta: The similarities and difference between the two city states, including government, slaves, geography, buildings, army, wealth, education, girls, and territory. Ends with an activity matching the statements to either Athens or Sparta. Ancient Greek Fighters: What made the Greeks so powerful, explains about hoplites, triremes, ships, soldiers etc. The Battle of Marathon: Was it a victory for the Ancient Greeks? Looks at how it started,what caused it, and how the Ancient Greeks won. Shows artefacts found in Marathon, and asks what the Athenians and Spartans would have thought about the victory. Explains how it relates to marathons today. Who did the Ancient Greeks worship and why: Explains the story of the Greek gods, from Chaos, to the Olympian gods. Includes a page on each of the gods; Zeus, Athena, Hera, Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo, Poseiden, Artemis, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hermes, Hades. The Theatre: The origins of Greek theatre; the Acropolis, Theatre of Dionysus, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Explains what went on in the theatre, and how it was organised, with a questionnaire at the end. The Olympic Games: The story of how they began. Ancient Greek Legacies: A look at the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and their influence on the western world. PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS AND ACTIVITIES (pdf): All activities accompany the powerpoint lessons above What I already know/What I would like to find out about Ancient Greece Ancient Greece fact file Athens or Sparta fact files Hoplites The Battle of Marathon fact sheet The theatre question sheet Ancient Olympic buildings How the Olympic games started The events in the ancient Olympics Ancient Greek achievements fact finding sheets x 3 Topic covers x 4 Writing sheets: Greek column design. PLUS (in word) An adaptable outline medium term plan

A look at life in Victorian times. The powerpoints cover: Who were the Victorians and when did they live: Includes British timeline, Queen Victoria's life, and comparison of rich and poor family in Victorian times Dr. Barnado: His life, and how he improved life for poor children. Lord Shaftesbury: His life, and how he improved factory conditions, and education. What was it like going to school at the end of the nineteenth century: What Victorian schools were like How did different Victorian children use their spare time: Explains the different activities and toys of rich and poor children Leisure time in the Victorian era: How the Victorians entertained themselves What was life like for a poor child in the 1840's: Explains the different jobs poor children had to do, with photographic evidence, and links to online research. Victorian Household objects: 11 photographs to look at and find clues. Victorian Life: Photographs of Victorian Britain to look at and use for discussion points.

A set of 9 powerpoint files looking at life during WWII: The Second World War: An introduction to the causes The Blitz: Description of what it was, and what happened during the bombings. Why were children evacuated?: The reasons why What was it like to be an evacuee: Experiences of children, with web-links What did people eat during the war?: Explains why rationing occurred, what kinds of food/meals people had. Women in WW2: What jobs women did What did children & adults do in WW2: Ways of life and pastimes What was it like for people who fought in WWII: Lots of pictures to look at and think about what life was like for soldiers. Children of WW2: Thought-provoking pictures. VE Day: A recap of the main events of WWII and what happened on VE day.

An overview of when and where the first civilizations appeared with a closer look at Mesopotamia, Ancient Sumer and Ancient Egypt. POWERPOINT LESSONS: What are ancient civilizations: An introduction to the topic, explaining the meanings of ancient and civilization The development of early civilizations: Explains how humans developed from living as hunter-gatherers to becoming farmers and the change from moving around to living in villages, towns and cities. Early civilizations: Looks at the locations and dates of the main early civilizations. There are details on Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Peru, the Yellow River, the Indus Valley and Mesoamerica. History of Mesopotamia & Ancient Sumer: A 15 page powerpoint looking in detail at Mesopotamia and Ancient Sumer. History of Ancient Egypt: A 25 page powerpoint looking in detail at Ancient Egypt, the three Kingdoms, the River Nile, houses, medicine,etc. ACTIVITIES (pdf) What I already know/would like to find out about ancient civilizations: To record for AfL The development of early civilizations writing sheets: Bordered sheets Ancient civilizations fact file template: To find and record information, one with headings, one with blank boxes to adapt Topic covers x 4 Ancient civilizations Topic covers x 4 Ancient Egypt Topic covers x 4 Ancient Sumer Writing border x 4: Each of the 4 designs has a blank page, a lined page and a half lined page. The border designs are Tut, Enki, Pyramids & Ur ACTIVITIES (word) Ancient Sumer fact finding sheets: 7 different sheets for finding out and recording information under specific headings. Can be used as a template to write a report or for different groups to find information. Ancient Egypt fact finding sheets: 10 different sheets as above. Plus a medium term plan in word with activities and web links.

The powerpoint covers the following: Where is Portugal?: With maps showing the location of Portugal. What is Portugal like?: Images of Portugal; different geographical features Living in Portugal: Pictures of everyday life in Portugal - streets, shops, schools, houses etc. Portuguese people: What life is like in Portugal - culture, traditional dress, language etc The history of Portugal: a brief history from Roman times to present.

A set of powerpoint lessons looking at the history and geography of seaside holidays, plus activities, worksheets and display resources. POWERPOINTS Seaside mind map: For AfL Seaside introduction: Looks at why we go to the seaside, and how it differs from other places. It shows pictures of the countryside, town, and seaside, asking children to point out the differences. What is the seaside like?: Looks at photographs to explore the human and physical features of coastal locations When do we go on holiday and what do we see?: Looks at the different times of year we have school holidays, and how they coincide with religious festivals. It shows photographs of different objects and activities at modern seaside resorts. Seaside in the past: 18 seaside photographs from 1880 until the 2000s. The children are asked to talk about what they see in each picture. Human and physical features: A study of Blackpool, with photographs and maps, to explore the key human and physical features of the resort. The children can match features they see in photographs to a map. There are also links to British seaside tourist websites. Looking at aerial photographs: Eight seaside locations to look for human and physical features. How has the seaside changed?: Six pictures of seasides in the past to look at and discuss. Pictures of seasides in the past: Six pictures of seasides in the past to look at and discuss. The Victorian seaside: A look at how seaside resorts developed, and why people in Victorian times enjoyed going to the seaside. It looks at the different things that children did at the seaside, and compares them to what children do today. ACTIVITIES: Acrostic poem Aerial photographs of different seaside locations showing pictures of coastal locations around the UK Playing cards Colouring pictures My favourite environment worksheet Packing list: Ready to go on holiday My seaside holiday with seaside border, to write a description Passport of places visited to itemise and describe where they have been Passport: A blank passport to fill in Postcard; blank to fill in Stamps to use on the postcards Seaside border paper for writing Seaside holidays in the past: Compare 2 pictures to see how things were different in the past. Seaside pictures past and present: For activities such as ordering events, describing, comparing etc Survey – places visited: For a class survey Topic covers x 4: With ‘The Seaside’ / ‘Seaside Holidays’ headings Town country seaside description: To describe the different areas UK jigsaw: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales UK map: To mark out places visited What can you find at the seaside: For making a list What can you see? Pictures of the town, seaside and countryside to describe Plus lots more!

A set of images, headings, borders lettering, posters, a map of Florence's journey to Scurari and a word mat. 2 x versions of Florence Nightingale title: Prints out onto an A4 sheet Florence Nightingale banner: prints on to 4 A4 sheets, or you can cut out the letters. Artefacts: 5 A4 pages, with descriptions, including Florence Nightingale's lamp, owl and medicine chest. Key vocabulary: 25 words the children may need to refer to. Florence Nightingale: A timeline of her life - A detailed timeline, with pictures and text, beginning in 1820 when she was born. Prints onto 10 A4 pages to display horizontally on the wall. Florence Nightingale border: to cut up and use as a display border (in 4 different colours, blue, black, brown, green and grey. Florence Nightingale's life in pictures: 14 pictures at different stages in her life. (Can be used as display, or for the children to sort into date order. Florence Nightingale picture timeline: as above, but dated. Florence Nightingale word mat: with key vocabulary and corresponding pictures to help children in their writing. Hospital before and after: 2 pictures of the hospital in Scutari with questions. Also included is a picture of a modern day hospital for comparison. Journey to Scutari: the route that Florence took. Nurses booklet - packing list: text from the actual pamphlet that the nurses travelling to Scutari received.

A set of powerpoint lessons with an adaptable MT plan. The pack goes alongside the Castles activity/ worksheet pack

INTRODUCTION TO PREHISTORY POWERPOINT: A timeline showing the history of the Earth, from when it was first formed to the beginning of the Stone Age WORKSHEET: Prehistory writing sheet THE STONE AGE POWERPOINT (30 PAGES): Description of different aspects of Stone Age life including: Sources of information Stone Age Britain Stone Age people Food Change from hunter-gatherers to farmers Skara Brae STONE AGE WORKSHEETS (pdf): (for recording research) Cave paintings Stone Age climate Stone Age food Stone Age way of life Write a report about .... (x10) - Different Stone Age archaeology sites Topic covers (x4 different designs) For topic books Stone Age writing border sheets (x2; lined and unlined) THE BRONZE AGE POWERPOINT (26 PAGES): Description of different aspects of Bronze Age life including: Sources of information Discovery of copper and bronze Britain in the Bronze Age Religion Henges Daily life BRONZE AGE WORKSHEETS (pdf): (for recording research) Write a report about the Amesbury Archer Bronze Age ways of living Bronze Age travel Bronze Age technology Bronze Age religion Topic covers (x2) For topic books Bronze Age writing border sheets (x2; lined and unlined) THE IRON AGEPOWERPOINT (26 PAGES): Description of different aspects of Iron Age life including Sources of information Iron Age Britain Iron Age people & tribes Iron Age life Buildings - Hill Forts Art and Culture Religion Battle Arrival of the Romans IRON AGE WORKSHEETS (pdf): (for recording research) Iron Age sites recording sheet Iron Age tribes in the local area Iron Age art and culture Iron Age farming Iron Age hill forts Iron Age tribal kingdoms Topic covers (x2) For topic books Iron Age writing border sheets (x2; lined and unlined) Plus and adaptable outline MT plan with links, suggestions etc

A set of resources for KS1 to teach children about the geography, history and culture of the UK. GEOGRAPHY POWERPOINT LESSONS Geography of the UK: ENGLAND Geography of the UK: SCOTLAND Geography of the UK: WALES Geography of the UK: NORTHERN IRELAND Each powerpoint is approximately 20 pages long and includes information on: The location of the country in the world and in the UK The names of the ocean and surrounding seas The capital city Information on the capital city and key landmarks Islands Mountains Rivers Specific features such as castles, brochs, lochs, stone circles etc. Myths and Legends Traditions HISTORY POWERPOINTS HISTORY OF THE UK: A quick look through different periods in the history of the United Kingdom; how the UK has been invaded and settled, why places are as they are, and how the countries got their names. THE UNION FLAG: The story of how it came into being. It includes: Flag of England; Saint George, the story of St George and the Dragon, the St George's Cross The Flag of Wales The Flag of Scotland; St Andrew, the story of King Angus MacFergus The Flag of Britain, 1606 The Flag of the Protectorate; including the arms of Ireland Great Britain; the ensign armorial, 1707 St Patrick's Cross; the story of St Patrick The Union Flag Jacks How to draw the Union Flag THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THE ROYAL COAT OF ARMS: Explains what a coat of arms is and how they are created. Explains about the Royal coat of arms today. ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHEETS: Factfiles x 4: For fact finding missions, cities, rivers, mountains and a blank one. They contain boxes for text, lines for explanations and a blank map of the UK. Flag activities: 6 different flag sheets Map of UK Topic cover Jigsaw of the UK Simple outline plan in word with links and suggestions.

A set of resources looking at the Stone Age in Britain - Includes Powerpoint lessons, worksheets, and display. POWERPOINTS: INTRODUCTION TO PREHISTORY TIMELINE: (20 pages) A timeline showing the history of the Earth, from when it was first formed to the beginning of the Stone Age THE STONE AGE: (30 PAGES) Description of different aspects of Stone Age life that can be split into weekly topics including Sources of information Stone Age Britain Stone Age people Food Change from hunter-gatherers to farmers Skara Brae BOOKLETS Prehistory timeline booklet: Corresponds to the prehistory PowerPoint. It can be printed for display, or used as a reference pack. Stone Age booklet: Corresponds to the Stone Age PowerPoint and can be printed for display or reference. WORKSHEETS: (for recording research) Prehistory writing sheet Cave paintings Stone Age climate Stone Age food Stone Age way of life Write a report about .... (x10) - Different British Stone Age archaeological sites Topic covers (x 5 different designs) For topic books Stone Age writing border sheets (x2; lined and unlined) STONE AGE DISPLAY: A4 title A-Z lettering in a stone background The Stone Age banner Stone Age timeline Stone Age artefacts Stone Age border for display boards Stone Age bunting