What’s Hot?
Are teachers feeling a little lost as half-term approaches? One of this week’s top downloads is on bearings. Hopefully the other nine resources on the list will also help them to find their way
1. Help for the curious
What is it? A selection of resources for teaching Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Who is it for? 11-14s Why is it hot? PowerPoint and worksheet activities make this the perfect introduction to studying the novel. bit.lyHelpForTheCurious What is it? A PowerPoint introduction to the life cycle of the frog Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? Beautiful graphics illustrate the stages of development. bit.lyFrogCycle What is it? A unit based on adding two-digit numbers Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? Interactive activities and worksheets add variety to a week’s worth of numeracy planning. bit.lyNumberWork What is it? A PowerPoint presentation to introduce students to the gods and goddesses of the Hindu religion Who is it for? 4-7s Why is it hot? A colourful resource perfect for promoting inclusivity and multicultural awareness. bit.lyHinduResource What is it? Detailed revision notes covering the classification of organisms Who is it for? 16-18s Why is it hot? Clear and comprehensive notes followed by sample exam questions to test students’ knowledge. bit.lyOrganisingOrganisms What is it? An interactive whiteboard activity to help classes understand the properties of 2D shapes Who is it for? 4-7s Why is it hot? It covers all aspects of the topic, including symmetry, angles and parallel lines. bit.lyTwoDimensions What is it? A worksheet activity that asks students to unscramble synonyms Who is it for? 7-11s Why is it hot? Designed to help build vocabulary in an engaging way, these puzzles are also great for introducing children to anagrams. bit.lyCloseRelations What is it? Definitions of key terms in drama Who is it for? 11-14s Why is it hot? These terms can be used to make a drama wall display. bit.lyDefiningPerformance What is it? Resources for introducing the differences between alternating and direct currents Who is it for? 14-16s Why is it hot? The lesson is carefully paced and structured, and contains a variety of activities. bit.lyTheCurrentIssue What is it? An interactive Excel spreadsheet that uses a virtual compass to teach bearings Who is it for? 11-14s Why is it hot? The compass is a clever way to help students visualise how bearings are measured.2. Jump start
3. Double vision
4. Gods and goddesses
5. Organising organisms
6. Two dimensions
7. Close relations
8. Defined performance
9. Current events
10. Get a bearing
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