Europe plan 8 lesson plan that focuses on a range of topics related to Europe. Lesson 1 - What is Europe like? Lesson 2 - Countries in Europe Lesson 3 - Fact file on a country in Europe Lesson 4 - Capital cities Lesson 5 - Population and currency Lesson 6 - Temperature Lesson 7 - Mountains in Europe Lesson 8 - Landmarks (persuasive writing) Initially planned for Year 4 but could be adapted for other year groups.

History plan for Nelson Mandela topic. I loved teaching this unit of work to the Year 4 class. The children really enjoyed learning about who Nelson Mandela was and the Apartheid. They had many opportunities for practical activities as well as long pieces of writing. All activities are differentiated.

This is a 7-week unit of work for Art that focuses on the work of Daniel Mackie. It is primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 but can be adapted for other year groups. This unit of work focuses on developing children’s pencil skills, such as cross hatching, hatching and shading. The children can experiment with watercolours, colouring pencils and applying different pressures with their pencil. The children in my class really enjoyed creating the outline of their chosen animal, drawing the animals habitat inside and then applying the colours to the final drawing. Attached are all the resources needed.

This is an 6-week unit of work for Design and Technology that focuses on designing kites with a purpose. It is primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 but can be adapted for other year groups. Lesson 1 - Research kite designs and there purpose Lesson 2/3 - Exploring materials to make a kite Lesson 4- Design a kite based on a design criteria Lesson 5 - Create a kite following a design plan Lesson 6 - Evaluate and Adapt a kite The children in my class really enjoyed creating their kites for different purposes.

This plan consists of 5 lessons looking at the mountain and regions of the UK. The children have opportunities to plot the UK mountains on a map, plan a journey from one mountain to another and write a persuasive letter. This plan covered a terms worth of work for my Year 5 class. They really enjoyed this unit of work.

States of Matter plan, should last approx. 10 weeks, covering all objectives on the NC as well as a range of working scientifically objectives The plan is fully differentiated for each lesson. Originally planned for Year 4 however could be adapted for other year groups. Also included are all relevant resources, except the concept cartoon. A variety of responds have also been suggested after each lesson. Week 1 - Concept cartoon - prior knowledge Week 2 - Vocabulary lesson Week 3 - To identify solids, liquids and gases. Week 4 - To investigate gases. Week 5 - To investigate materials as they change state - melting activity. Week 6 - To investigate how water changes state. Week 7 - To identify and describe the different stages of the water cycle. Week 8/9 - To recognise the process of evaporation (investigation). Week 10 - To reflect on my knowledge from a unit of work (revisit the concept cartoon).

This is an 6-week unit of work for Design and Technology that focuses on designing kites with a purpose. It is primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 but can be adapted for other year groups. Lesson 1 - Research kite designs and there purpose Lesson 2/3 - Exploring materials to make a kite Lesson 4- Design a kite based on a design criteria Lesson 5 - Create a kite following a design plan Lesson 6 - Evaluate and Adapt a kite The children in my class really enjoyed creating their kites for different purposes.

This unit of work consists of 11 lessons. The children will have the opportunity to read the book and answer comprehension questions about the story. They will also have the opportunity to discover new vocabulary and learn the meaning for those words. The book has plenty of examples of figurative language (similes, metaphors and personification), which the children can then apply to their English work. The answers to the comprehension questions are provided.

This plan consists of 9 lessons that focuses on maps skills of the local area. The children have opportunities to complete activities on the ‘50 things to do before 11’ list that the national trust have set up. Lesson 1 - To draw a detailed map of the local area and learn new vocabulary (assessment lesson) Lesson 2 - To identify what activities the children have completed on the ‘50 things to do before 11’ list Lesson 3 - To explore the local area and complete some of the activities on the ‘50 things to do’ list Lesson 4 - To research key information about the park using a range of sources Lesson 5 - To write a persuasive letter Lesson 6 - To identify key features of an ordnance survey map and understand how 6-figure grid references work on an ordnance survey map Lesson 7 - To use OS Maps and Google Maps to locate a route Lesson 8 - To draw a detailed sketch map using symbols and a key of local area (assessment lesson) Lesson 9 - To complete activities from the National Trust list The children really enjoyed this unit of worked and loved exploring their local area and working in small groups to plot a route on an OS map.

This plan consists of 9 lessons that focuses on maps skills of the local area. The children have opportunities to complete activities on the ‘50 things to do before 11’ list that the national trust have set up. Lesson 1 - To draw a detailed map of the local area and learn new vocabulary (assessment lesson) Lesson 2 - To identify what activities the children have completed on the ‘50 things to do before 11’ list Lesson 3 - To explore the local area and complete some of the activities on the ‘50 things to do’ list Lesson 4 - To research key information about the park using a range of sources Lesson 5 - To write a persuasive letter Lesson 6 - To identify key features of an ordnance survey map and understand how 6-figure grid references work on an ordnance survey map Lesson 7 - To use OS Maps and Google Maps to locate a route Lesson 8 - To draw a detailed sketch map using symbols and a key of local area (assessment lesson) Lesson 9 - To complete activities from the National Trust list The children really enjoyed this unit of worked and loved exploring their local area and working in small groups to plot a route on an OS map.

Gaudi Art plan - buildings and architecture - 4 lessons Lesson 1 - I can use tone to make an object appear 3D Lesson 2 - I can use a grid to help me scale-up a picture Lesson 3/4- I can sketch part of the school using a grid and add detail The children really enjoyed this unit of work.

This is an 8-week unit of work for Art that focuses on the work of Ray Lonsdale. It is primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 but can be adapted for other year groups. This unit of work focuses on understanding that a sculpture can be created by the removal of material as well as adding material and combining wire sculpture and papier mache to create a more robust piece. The children can experiment with different materials to add detail to their sculpture. The children in my class really enjoyed creating their 3D sculptures that related to World War.

This unit of work consists of 11 lessons. The children will have the opportunity to read the book and answer comprehension questions about the story. They will also have the opportunity to discover new vocabulary and learn the meaning for those words. The book has plenty of examples of figurative language (similes, metaphors and personification), which the children can then apply to their English work. The answers to the comprehension questions are provided.

Remembrance Day plan - 2 lessons. The first lesson focuses on WW1 and the second lesson focuses on ration books. There are a mixture of practical activities that relate to the Art curriculum as well as written. The children really enjoyed this unit of work. Most resources are provided.

This Geography plan consists of 6 lessons, covering most objectives on the NC. It has lots of different and exciting ideas for the children to engage in whilst learning about the UK. There is also plenty of discuss lessons, so the children can understand other people’s thoughts. Within this plan, the children will engage in cross curricular activities such as Art, Maths, Personal Development and Atlas skills. It was originally planned for Year 5 however could be used for other year groups.

This is a 7-week unit of work for Art that focuses on the work of Daniel Mackie. It is primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 but can be adapted for other year groups. This unit of work focuses on developing children’s pencil skills, such as cross hatching, hatching and shading. The children can experiment with watercolours, colouring pencils and applying different pressures with their pencil. The children in my class really enjoyed creating the outline of their chosen animal, drawing the animals habitat inside and then applying the colours to the final drawing.

States of Matter plan, should last approx. 10 weeks, covering all objectives on the NC as well as a range of working scientifically objectives The plan is fully differentiated for each lesson. Originally planned for Year 4 however could be adapted for other year groups. A variety of responds have also been suggested after each lesson. Week 1 - Concept cartoon - prior knowledge Week 2 - Vocabulary lesson Week 3 - To identify solids, liquids and gases. Week 4 - To investigate gases. Week 5 - To investigate materials as they change state - melting activity. Week 6 - To investigate how water changes state. Week 7 - To identify and describe the different stages of the water cycle. Week 8/9 - To recognise the process of evaporation (investigation). Week 10 - To reflect on my knowledge from a unit of work (revisit the concept cartoon).