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Trials by fire, man-prices, and no police – how fair was justice in Anglo-Saxon Britain? This engaging third lesson in the Crime and Punishment unit explores how the Anglo-Saxons dealt with crime, justice, and community responsibility. With an emphasis on historical interpretation and critical thinking, pupils investigate how law and order changed after the Romans left — and whether justice became harsher or more communal. Pupils will explore: The role of tithings, hue and cry, and communal justice Gruesome trials by ordeal and how guilt was “proven” by divine judgement The wergild (man-price) system as an alternative to execution Key historical skills: using and interpreting visual sources What’s Included: Engaging teaching PowerPoint with historical background, visuals, and tasks Retrieval activity to compare Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and modern justice systems Printable knowledge organiser with key vocabulary (trial by ordeal, wergild, tithing, hue and cry) Primary source interpretation task – pupils analyse Anglo-Saxon images and artefacts Discussion prompts and fairness debates on whether these punishments were just

A dramatic, discussion-rich dive into ancient justice! Travel back 2,000 years in this exciting second lesson in the Crime and Punishment history unit, where pupils explore law, order, and justice under Roman rule. From stolen rings to runaway slaves, this lesson puts learners in the role of Roman citizens, encouraging empathy, critical thinking, and historical reasoning through courtroom drama and debate. What pupils will learn: What Roman laws were like (The Twelve Tables) How Roman courts worked - trials, punishments, and who had rights The differences in punishment based on class and status How Roman ideas of justice influence British courts today What’s included: Engaging PowerPoint presentation packed with visuals and key info Printable knowledge organiser to support vocabulary and key concepts Discussion-based crime scenario cards for group work Interactive courtroom script for drama-based learning (The Case of the Stolen Ring) Critical thinking questions comparing Roman and modern justice

English planning based for The Princess and the Pea by Lauren Child. This is based on the Write Stuff scheme for Year 4. Includes: All PPTs in one document. Thinking side formats.

This comprehensive, NCETM-aligned money unit includes everything you need to confidently teach money in KS2—structured PowerPoint lessons paired with engaging task sheets to ensure deep understanding and fluency. Carefully sequenced following NCETM small steps, this resource builds key number sense and supports children in applying efficient mental and written strategies when working with money. Covers 6 Key Learning Steps: Representing pounds and pence (including decimal notation) Adding prices mentally using near multiples and adjusting strategies Calculating change from notes and coins Selecting the most efficient strategies for addition Subtracting amounts of money Finding change when purchasing multiple items What’s Included: Step-by-step PowerPoint lessons packed with visuals, modelling, and guided practice Printable task sheets that match each step—ideal for independent work or homework Reasoning and problem-solving tasks to stretch understanding Word problems and real-life contexts to make learning meaningful NCETM progression structure and vocabulary embedded throughout

What is Crime and Punishment? A thought-provoking, ready-to-teach introduction to a fascinating history topic! This complete lesson explores the big questions: What is a crime? Why do we punish people? Are all punishments fair? Pupils will learn the difference between minor and serious crimes, explore modern-day justice, and evaluate historical punishments from different perspectives. With real-world examples and ethical dilemmas, this lesson sparks deep discussion and builds critical thinking skills. This download includes: A clear, engaging PowerPoint presentation A printable knowledge organiser (perfect for revision or working walls) An interactive task sheet – Match the Crime to the Punishment Scenario-based reflection tasks – pupils decide if punishments are fair, unfair, or unjust A reasoning activity that encourages debate and empathy Perfect for: KS2 history or PSHE Introducing a unit on justice, crime, or historical context Developing moral reasoning and debate skills

Engaging, Thought-Provoking, and Ready to Teach! This fully resourced 5-lesson RE unit explores a big question that inspires deep thinking and rich discussion: “What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God?” Designed for KS2 pupils, these lessons combine moral dilemmas, real-life stories, biblical teaching, and reflective activities that develop pupils’ understanding of Christian beliefs, values, and personal commitment. What’s included: 5 structured, editable PowerPoint lessons Discussion-rich scenarios on truth, lies, and moral choices The inspiring story of Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom Exploration of the Ten Commandments and Fruits of the Spirit Interactive group tasks and ranking activities Poetry-based reflection on personal commitment Opportunities for SMSC development and critical thinking Each lesson builds on the last, helping pupils consider different Christian perspectives and evaluate whether there is a “best” way to show faith in action. This unit encourages empathy, reasoning, and respect for diverse beliefs. Perfect for: KS2 RE or PSHE curriculum Teachers seeking high-quality, time-saving planning Promoting spiritual and moral development in a meaningful way Inspire your class to think deeply, question bravely, and reflect personally.

This engaging and vocabulary-rich reading comprehension pack is perfect for Years 4–6. It includes a mix of guided reading, independent inference tasks, and word work using a mix of a well-known text (Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson extract chapter 1) and original writing. It prioritises oracy and structured discussion over written comprehension, encouraging pupils to explore meaning through talk, shared thinking, and vocabulary play. 2-3 weeks worth of guided reading. Includes PPT and task sheets.

This structured and informative lesson introduces lower Key Stage 2 pupils to earthquakes: what they are, how they form, and their impact on people and the environment. Perfect for linking physical geography with real-world natural hazards. Included in this lesson pack: Clear explanations of tectonic plates, fault lines, seismic waves, focus, and epicentre. Tsunami connection explained clearly, showing the link between undersea quakes and coastal effects. Differentiated information texts (standard and simplified versions) for accessibility and comprehension. Retrieval & reflection questions such as: What causes earthquakes? What is the difference between the focus and epicentre? Which is the worst effect for humans, and why? Visual aids and vocabulary banks to support learners in using scientific terms accurately. Discussion and reasoning tasks to promote deeper thinking and class debate.

his comprehensive and thought-provoking lesson pack explores the positive and negative effects of living near volcanoes. Designed for lower KS2 pupils, it balances factual learning with enquiry and empathy, helping children evaluate human choices and environmental impact. Included: Clear explanations of key vocabulary: active, dormant, extinct volcanoes. Case studies featuring real volcanoes and population data (e.g. Mount Vesuvius, Hainan, Dieng Complex) to give global context. Pros and cons activity: children explore benefits like fertile soil, tourism, geothermal energy, and jobs vs. dangers such as tsunamis, forest fires, and loss of life. Discussion and reflection tasks such as “Which reason is most significant and why?” to promote deeper thinking. Retrieval and vocabulary support to reinforce prior learning about volcanoes and tectonic activity.

This fully resourced lesson pack introduces children to volcanoes—how they form, where they are found, and the different types. Perfect for lower KS2, this lesson supports understanding of plate tectonics and volcano classification in an accessible, engaging way. Included in this pack: Clear explanations of tectonic plates, plate boundaries, and volcanic mountain formation. Retrieval task: “Here’s the answer… what was the question?” activity to deepen thinking and link cause and effect. Compare and contrast activity for shield vs. composite volcanoes using diagrams and key features. Geography link to the “Ring of Fire” and global volcanic locations. Independent research task using child-friendly websites like Kiddle to explore types of volcanoes. Key vocabulary and visual supports to scaffold learning.

This ready-to-use lesson resource explores how and where mountains are formed, ideal for Key Stage 2 learners studying physical geography. It provides clear, structured teaching on tectonic plates and mountain types, with interactive and accessible content. What’s included: Engaging PowerPoint slides explaining tectonic plates, plate boundaries, and different types of mountains. Retrieval practice activities to reinforce key vocabulary and understanding of Earth’s structure. “Who is correct?” reasoning task to encourage critical thinking and explanation skills. Gap-fill task using key terms like “crust”, “tectonic plates”, and “slowly” to support sentence construction and scientific language. Focus on fold mountains, clearly linking tectonic activity to mountain formation. Includes continent names and mapping context to broaden geographical understanding.

This engaging and fully-prepared lesson resource focuses on the structure of the Earth, ideal for lower Key Stage 2 students. Designed to be clear, interactive, and accessible, this pack includes: Detailed slides explaining the four layers of the Earth (crust, mantle, outer core, inner core) using child-friendly language. Retrieval activities to activate prior knowledge and promote deeper thinking. Visual aids and labelling tasks to support understanding of tectonic plates, magma, and Earth’s composition. ‘What am I?’ quiz questions to consolidate learning and boost recall in a fun, engaging format. Useful vocabulary and numbers highlighted to build subject-specific language and numeracy skills.

This English unit combines written tasks with reading and oracy activities. Throughout the unit, children will have opportunities to identify the key features of a character description and apply these techniques while practising character descriptions based on The BFG. The final outcome is for each child to write a character description of one of the other giants. Perfect for lower KS2 All slides and task sheets are included.

Decimal fractions unit part 4 following NCETM In the unit the following is covered: 1 Pupils convert between and compare metres and centimetres 2 Pupils explain that different lengths can be composed additively and multiplicatively 3 Pupils use knowledge of decimal place value to solve problems in different contexts 4 Pupils use knowledge of column addition and subtraction to calculate with decimals: tenths and hundredths 5 Pupils round a decimal number with hundredths to the nearest tenth 6 Pupils round a decimal number with hundredths to the nearest whole number 7 Pupils read and write numbers with up to 3 decimal places 8 Pupils compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places Powerpoint and tasks included.

Decimal fractions unit part 3 following NCETM In the unit the following is covered: 1 Pupils identify hundredths as part of a whole 2 Pupils describe and represent hundredths as a decimal fraction 3 Pupils describe and represent hundredths in different ways 4 Pupils compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths 5 Pupils explain that decimal numbers with hundredths can be partitioned in different ways Powerpoint and tasks included.

Decimal fractions unit part 2 following NCETM In the unit the following is covered: 1 Pupils explain that decimal numbers with tenths can be composed additively 2 Pupils explain that decimal numbers with tenths can be composed multiplicatively 3 Pupils use knowledge of column addition and subtraction to calculate with decimal numbers 4 Pupils use representations to round a decimal number with tenths to the nearest whole number Powerpoint and tasks included.

How should we remember WWII? Includes: powerpoint Knowledge notes (key vocabulary) Tasks

How did the war change everyday life in Britain? Includes: Powerpoint knowledge notes (key vocabulary) Tasks