This week’s selection of TES Connect’s most popular resources touches on the controversial topics of fracking, war and the rules of football. Let the arguments commence!
1 Military motivations
What is it? A lesson looking at the causes of the Vietnam War
Who is it for? 14-16s
Why is it hot? A detailed PowerPoint supported by structured worksheets and a descriptive lesson plan.
bit.lyMilitary Motivations
2 Football formalities
What is it? A presentation introducing different positions on the football pitch
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? This motivating introduction to the rules and strategies of football is perfect for a wet-weather lesson.
bit.lyFootballFormalities
3 Crack the issue
What is it? A handout and PowerPoint presentation to support a lesson on fracking
Who is it for? 11-16s
Why is it hot? A topical lesson that is useful for starting a debate on energy supply.
bit.lyCrackTheIssue
4 Animal assistance
What is it? A fun activity that helps children to recognise consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words
Who is it for? 3-5s
Why is it hot? Using sound effects and animation, this engaging PowerPoint asks students to track down kidnapped pets.
bit.lyAnimalAssistance
5 Cinema francais
What is it? A comprehension activity inspired by trailers for French-language films
Who is it for? 11-16s
Why is it hot? A great resource to use as a starting point for a lesson on French cinema, this reading activity is fun and focuses on key language skills.
bit.lyFrenchFilms
6 Vocabulary variety
What is it? Words to unscramble, with synonyms as clues
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? Stretch more able students with this vocabulary activity, which encourages children to use their knowledge of synonyms to rearrange a jumbled word correctly.
bit.lyVocabVariety
7 Out of bounds
What is it? A lesson introducing the concept of upper and lower bounds in maths
Who is it for? 11-16s
Why is it hot? A comprehensive resource including a presentation and progressive activities.
bit.lyOutOfBounds
8 Money matters
What is it? Three differentiated worksheets on counting coins
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? Handy as homework, this activity includes a number line and extension task to support and challenge children’s addition skills.
bit.lyCoinCounting
9 Writing reminder
What is it? A quick-reference place mat to remind students of good language to use when writing
Who is it for? 11-14s
Why is it hot? This student-friendly literacy support encourages the use of varied vocabulary, as well as reinforcing basic grammar.
bit.lyWritingReminder
10 Domino effect
What is it? A set of dominoes for practising shape recognition
Who is it for? 5-11s
Why is it hot? Children can progress from matching pictures to matching words and descriptions with these printable cards.
bit.lyDominoActivity.
