What’s Hot?
Leading the pick of the TES Connect resources this week is a lesson involving multicoloured chocolate treats. Surely it’s too early in the school year to resort to bribery for good behaviour?
1. Smarties pants
What is it? A chart to record the results of a data-handling investigation Who is it for? 14-16s Why is it hot? Tantalising pictures of Smarties tubes add colour to worksheets on which children count and record data. bit.lySmartiesPants What is it? A planning sheet to create a brochure for holidays in outer space Who is it for? 5-7s Why is it hot? It taps into younger children’s fascination with galaxies beyond our own. bit.lySpaceHols What is it? A PowerPoint introducing different parts of the eye Who is it for? 5-7s Why is it hot? Photos and diagrams clearly explain the eye’s structure and function. bit.lyEyePlayer What is it? An observation sheet with space for comments on aspects of questioning Who is it for? Whole school Why is it hot? Structured and uncomplicated, this makes it easy to track the variety of questions used in a lesson. bit.lyQuestionsQuestions What is it? Handouts that demonstrate how to use paper to make shapes, including a 3D hexagon-based football Who is it for? 7-13s Why is it hot? Hands-on, ready to print and easy to use. bit.lyOrigamiOrigins What is it? Presentations on making a mobile phone stand by laser cutting Who is it for? 11-13s Why is it hot? Boosts students’ motivation by helping them to create something they can use. bit.lyLaserTeaser What is it? A literacy display for physical education vocabulary Who is it for? 11-16s Why is it hot? A must-have for any PE department, these attractive word- of-the-week posters cover many key phrases and terms. bit.lyPELiteracy What is it? Presentation and handouts introducing the Five Pillars of Islam Who is it for? 11-13s Why is it hot? With detailed information sheets and a drama-themed plenary, this is a thoughtful and lively approach. bit.lyIslamIntroduction What is it? A presentation on Newton’s laws and momentum, with a collection of worksheets Who is it for? 16-18s Why is it hot? Older students can engage in a playful way with these crucial concepts by making paper aeroplanes. bit.lyLawsAndOrder What is it? Activity sheets for psychology on eyewitness testimony and interviewing Who is it for? 14-16s Why is it hot? Helps students to understand how witnesses can be influenced by leading questions.2. Lost in space
3. Eye player
4. Questions, questions
5. Origami unfolded
6. Laser teaser
7. Words made flesh
8. Pillars of wisdom
9. Laws and order
10. Thought police
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