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I've worked in primary teaching for over 10 years and specialise in creating fun and engaging educational resources, particularly for Geography and History.
Mountain Environments - KS2
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Mountain Environments - KS2

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Mountain Environments is a Geography unit suitable for KS2 (Y4-6) and has everything you need for covering a mountains topic. The planning overview, topic title page and vocabulary page can be downloaded for free here. Lessons include: L1 – Identifying the key features of mountains L2 – Identifying the world’s major mountain ranges L3 – Locating the world’s famous mountains using latitude and longitude L4 – Understanding how fold mountains are formed L5 – Investigating the structure of a volcano (FREE) L6 – Researching famous world mountains (FREE) L7 – Investigating mountain climates Each lesson includes a presentation and differentiated activities/worksheets. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Investigating Rivers - KS2
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Investigating Rivers - KS2

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Investigating Rivers is a Geography unit suitable for KS2 (Y4-6). The planning overview and topic title page can be downloaded for free here. Lessons include: L1 - Understanding the water cycle L2 - Identifying features of a river system L3 - Identifying characteristics of the three stages of a river L4 - Investigating features of the River Thames L5 - Thinking about the different ways we use water L6 - Understanding the impacts of floods and droughts Each lesson includes a presentation and differentiated activities/worksheets. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Introduction to compass directions - KS1/KS2
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Introduction to compass directions - KS1/KS2

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This lesson is an ideal introduction to compass directions for younger children. It is part of Our World, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2 (Y1-3), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. The presentation introduces the four cardinal points of the compass (North, East, South and West). It then challenges students to describe the position of objects using these compass directions. The activity worksheets are differentiated two ways: Easier – Students describe the position of objects using compass directions (simple questions). Harder – Students describe the position of objects using compass directions (mixed questions). Extension – Students fill in the blanks on a compass using different vocabulary. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes - KS2
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Volcanoes & Earthquakes - KS2

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Volcanoes & Earthquakes is an exciting extended Geography unit designed for students in KS2. The planning overview, topic title page and vocabulary page can be downloaded for free here. Lessons include: L1 – Understanding the structure of the Earth L2 – Investigating the structure of a volcano (FREE) L3 – Locating the world’s famous volcanoes L4 – Investigating the five deadly features of a volcanic eruption L5 – Understanding tectonic plates L6 – Exploring the effects of volcanic eruptions on Montserrat L7 – Why do people live near volcanoes? L8 – Understanding the causes of earthquakes L9 – Investigating the five deadly features of an earthquake L10 – Researching earthquakes using Wikipedia L11 – Locating the world’s biggest earthquakes using latitude & longitude L12 – Writing a fact file about a famous earthquake Each lesson includes a presentation and differentiated activities/worksheets. A FREE newspaper report template is also included in this unit. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Matching animals to their habitat - KS1/KS2
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Matching animals to their habitat - KS1/KS2

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This lesson is part of a wider cross-curricula unit called London Zoo which is designed for KS1 and lower KS2 students (Y2-4). The animals have escaped at the zoo and the keeper needs your help! The presentation first encourages students to describe the features of animals. It then challenges students to match animals to their names, description and habitat. It includes a variety of animals including fish, birds, mammals, insects and amphibians. There is a group activity and an individual activity: Group Activity: Students match animals to their names, description and habitat (KS1 and KS2 versions). Individual Activity: Students match animals to their names, description and habitat on a worksheet. This is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students match animals to their habitats. Medium – Students match animals to their description and habitat. Harder – Students fill in the names of the animals and match them to their description and habitat. Extension – Students classify animals as fish, birds, mammals, insects or amphibians. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Investigating features of the River Thames on maps and satellite photos
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Investigating features of the River Thames on maps and satellite photos

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This lesson is part of Investigating Rivers, a unit designed for upper KS2 (Y4-6). The presentation takes students on a journey from the source to the mouth of the River Thames. Starting at Thames Head, the source of the River Thames, students investigate maps and satellite photos and try to identify river features along the way. Other locations include Windsor Castle, the Isle of Dogs in London and the mouth of the river at Southend-on-Sea. The writing-based activity challenges students to first label each map/satellite photo and then write a paragraph describing the location and river features they can see. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students have maps/satellite photos and cloze procedure paragraphs to complete. Harder – Students have maps/satellite photos, a wordbank and write their own paragraphs. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Understanding the causes of an earthquake - KS2
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Understanding the causes of an earthquake - KS2

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This lesson is designed for KS2 children. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of two wider units, both of which are available on TES: -Earthquakes -Volcanoes & Earthquakes First the presentation looks at how the Earth’s crust is split into tectonic plates. It then examines the causes of earthquakes, how they occur at the fault lines between tectonic plates and what the hypocentre and epicentre of an earthquake are. There are three different activities to choose from which can be done in Geography and/or Literacy lessons. These include: Quiz Activity Students watch a video clip about earthquakes and answer comprehension questions about it. This is differentiated two ways. Cloze Procedure Activity Students fill in the blanks in an explanation text about earthquakes. This is differentiated two ways. Writing Activity Student write an explanation text about earthquakes. This is differentiated three ways and comes with vocabulary and sentence starter prompts. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Great Fire of London - KS1
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Great Fire of London - KS1

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This set of resources is designed for teaching the KS1 History unit about the Great Fire of London. It is suitable for Year 2 children and more able Year 1 children. The bundle includes all the planning, lessons and activities necessary to teach the topic. The planning can be downloaded for free here. Lessons include: L1 - Introduction and timeline activity L2 - Finding out about the Great Fire of London from Samuel Pepys’ diary L3 - Sequencing the events of the Great Fire of London L4 - Understanding why the Great Fire of London spread so quickly L5 - Exploring how London changed after the Great Fire L6 - Understanding how fire safety has changed since the Great Fire Optional FREE lesson: Unscrambling sentences about the Great Fire of London If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Why do people live near volcanoes? - KS2
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Why do people live near volcanoes? - KS2

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This lesson is designed for KS2 students. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of two wider units, both of which are available on TES: -Volcanoes -Volcanoes & Earthquakes First the presentation looks at Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius in Italy and asks why people choose to live so close to volcanoes. The activities then challenges students to think about the advantages and disadvantages of living near a volcano: Partner Activity: Students sort statements and photos into advantages and disadvantages of living near a volcano. Writing Activity: Students write about the advantages and disadvantages of living near a volcano. Stickers and a vocabulary prompt are provided for this activity. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Identifying the key features of mountains - KS2
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Identifying the key features of mountains - KS2

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This is the first lesson in Mountain Environments, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). First the presentation introduces students to the topic and looks at some of the activities people do in mountains. It then introduces the key features of a mountain range. The activity challenges students to identify the key features of a mountain environment. It is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students identify 8 key features of mountains. Medium – Students identify 10 key features of mountains. Harder – Students label the key features of mountains in their exercise book. Extension – Students match mountain vocabulary to their definitions. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Understanding tectonic plates - KS2
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Understanding tectonic plates - KS2

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This lesson is designed for KS2 students. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of three wider units, all of which are available on TES: -Volcanoes -Earthquakes -Volcanoes & Earthquakes The presentation introduces the idea that the world’s crust is split into tectonic plates and looks at how these are related to volcanoes and earthquakes. The activity challenges students to identify tectonic plates using a map. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students identify the world’s tectonic plates using a colour-coordinated map. Harder – Students identify the world’s tectonic plates using a plain map. Extension – Students use an atlas to find out which tectonic plate countries of the world are located on. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Tropical Rainforests - KS2
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Tropical Rainforests - KS2

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Tropical Rainforests is a Geography unit designed for students in KS2 (Y3-6). The planning overview, topic title page and a knowledge organiser can be downloaded for free here. Lessons include: L1 – Locating tropical rainforests on a world map L2 – Identifying tropical rainforest animals L3 – Investigating the layers of a tropical rainforest L4 – Exploring the Amazon rainforest L5 – Understanding the impact of deforestation on the Amazon L6 – Investigating how deforestation affects an Amazon tribe L7 - Thinking of ways to help save tropical rainforests Each lesson includes a presentation and differentiated activities/worksheets. A knowledge organiser is also included. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Locating seaside towns and cities in the UK - KS1/KS2
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Locating seaside towns and cities in the UK - KS1/KS2

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This lesson is part of The Seaside, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. The presentation takes students on a tour of eight seaside towns and cities around the United Kingdom including: Ayr and St Andrews in Scotland; Aberystwyth in Wales; Blackpool and Newquay in England. The activity then challenges students to use their map skills to locate these towns and cities on a map of the UK. This can be done using an atlas or the prompt maps included. Easier - Students label 8 seaside towns and cities using a prompt map. Medium - Students label 12 seaside towns and cities using a prompt map. Harder - Students label 12 seaside towns and cities using an atlas. Extension - Students locate and label 2 further seaside towns and cities from each country of the UK. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Identifying the world's climate zones - KS1/KS2
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Identifying the world's climate zones - KS1/KS2

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This lesson is an ideal introduction to the world’s three main climate zones. It is part of Our World, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2 (Y1-3), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. First the presentation helps students understand that different places in the world have different climates. It then looks at the location of the Equator and North/South poles, and how these relate to the three main climate zones. To keep things simple, these are referred to as hot (tropical), mild (temperate) and cold (frigid). The activity challenges students to locate the Equator and poles and then identify various climate zones around the world. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students identify the climate zone of 8 numbered points around the world. Harder – Students identify climate zone and continent of 8 numbered points around the world. Extension – Students cut and stick pictures of four animals – elephant, lion, polar bear and penguin – onto their world climate zone map. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Identifying human and physical features of the United Kingdom - KS1/KS2
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Identifying human and physical features of the United Kingdom - KS1/KS2

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This lesson is part of Exploring the United Kingdom, a Geography unit designed for KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-4). The presentation helps students understand the difference between human and physical geographical features. It then challenges them to classify famous UK landmarks as either human or physical. There are two engaging activities included: Partner activity: Students sort pictures/descriptions of UK landmarks into human and physical geographical features. Individual activity: Students match pictures of UK landmarks to their descriptions. This is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students match 8 features to their descriptions. Medium – Students match 12 features to their descriptions. Harder – Students write a description of each UK landmark using a word bank. Extension – Students sort the UK landmarks into human and physical geographical features. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Locating tropical rainforests on a world map - KS2
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Locating tropical rainforests on a world map - KS2

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This lesson is part of Tropical Rainforests, a Geography unit designed for students in KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The presentation introduces students to tropical rainforests, including some of the flora and fauna that live in them. Students then learn about the Earth’s tropical belt and the location of the various rainforests within it. The activity challenges students to label features of a world map including the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Students then locate 8 of the world’s tropical rainforests. Easier - Students use a prompt map and have activity clues. Harder - Students use a prompt map but have no activity clues. Extension - Students fill in the missing words in a paragraph about tropical rainforests. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Using 4 and 6-figure grid references to locate Brazilian cities - KS2
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Using 4 and 6-figure grid references to locate Brazilian cities - KS2

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This lesson is part of Exploring Brazil, a Geography unit designed for students in KS2 (Y4-6), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. It is a great introduction to using 6-figure grid references. The presentation first recaps how to find 4-figure grid references, then demonstrates how to find 6-figure grid references step by step. There are two activities: Activity 1: Students locate 16 Brazilian cities using 4-figure grid references. Extension – Students answer questions involving grid references and compass directions. Activity 2: Students have a go at describing the location of Brazilian cities more precisely using 6-figure grid references. Easier – Students use mini-grids to help them locate 16 cities using 6-figure grid references. Medium – Students use mini-grids to locate 8 cities, then estimate 6-figure grid references for 8 more cities. Harder – Students have to estimate 6-figure grid references for all 16 cities (i.e. no mini-grids). If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Stone Age Diets - Sorting foods into hunting and gathering (presentation & activity)
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Stone Age Diets - Sorting foods into hunting and gathering (presentation & activity)

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This set of resources is designed for teaching the KS2 Stone Age History unit. It includes an engaging presentation, differentiated worksheets and stickers. The activity helps children categorise foods into those ‘hunted’ and those ‘gathered’. This reinforces the idea that Stone Age humans were primarily ‘hunter-gatherers’. There are three differentiated worksheets: - one with vocabulary for less able children - one with fill-in-the-blank sentences using commas in lists - one which extends more able children by asking them to explain how Stone Age humans hunted The stickers will print out on Avery address labels (21 per page). If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
Tropical Rainforests Knowledge Organiser - KS2
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Tropical Rainforests Knowledge Organiser - KS2

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This resource is part of Tropical Rainforests, a Geography unit designed for students in KS2. It is compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The planning overview and topic title page for Tropical Rainforests can be downloaded for free here. This knowledge organiser is designed to support the teaching of tropical rainforests and outlines the key concepts and subject knowledge of the topic. As well as being fully editable, it comes with a colour-coded version to support younger students. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.
The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Sessions - KS2
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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Sessions - KS2

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This is set of guided reading sessions designed to be used alongside The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. These resources can be used across KS2. The book follows the misadventures of a sarcastic cat called Tuffy who has a habit of bringing dead animals back to his owner, Ellie. It is ideal for readers in Year 3 and Year 4 but can also be used with less-able readers in Year 5 and Year 6. Included are 11 sessions of guided reading comprehesion questions. All questions are colour-coded and include: Vocabulary questions Retrieval questions Summary questions Inference questions Prediction questions Compare and contrast questions Author choice questions All resources are fully-editable and can be adapted easily if necessary. Answers are included. If you like this resource, please review it. If you have any suggestions or feedback, contact me at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.