A set of two flashcards packs containing cards for key characters and themes in Animal Farm. These are great for lower ability / SEN / EAL. They can also be used as a revision resource for all abilities.
KEY CHARACTERS:
Contains a brief description of the character and their main role / actions within the novella.
KEY THEMES
A brief summary of how this theme is explored throughout the novella.
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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Animal Adaptations and Extremophiles for AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science / Biology. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Biology / Combined Science exam spec point 4.7.1.4 in relation to animals and extremophile bacteria. You may wish to also teach about plant adaptations, which are not covered in this lesson.
As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
What’s Included:
Worksheet to complete the adaptations table task.
Two starters so you can extend this over two lessons if needs be.
Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
Worked examples of calculations (surface area to volume ratio).
Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
Answers for all questions
All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
Learning objectives:
Describe how organisms have adaptations that enable them to survive in the conditions in which they normally live.
Describe adaptations as structural, behavioural or functional.
Suggest or explain how organisms are adapted to live in their natural environment, when given appropriate information.
Describe how extremophiles are organisms that live in environments that are very extreme (such as at high temperature, pressure, or salt concentration) and describe how they are adapted to their environment.
The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Combined Science / Biology but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
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TWENTY fully differentiated lessons for both KS3 and KS4 students on George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Ideal preparation for students working towards AQA English Literature Paper 2.
Lesson 1: FREE TO DOWNLOAD HERE
We analyze all the major characters introduced in Chapter One and some clues about context and deeper symbolic meaning. Students evaluate how each character is introduced, including Mr Jones, Boxer, Clover, Old Major and more.
Lesson 2: We look at Old Major’s speech to the animals in Chapter 1 and how he uses language to influence the animals into supporting his cause. Additionally, we explore the song Beasts of England and evaluate how it affects the animals on the farm.
Lesson 3: This focuses on the first half of Chapter 2. Students analyze key sections of the chapter to develop an understanding of characters, plot and also historical context. Recently revamped and expanded.
Lesson 4: We create summaries regarding the characters, and how plot and themes are developed in the rest of Chapter 2.
Lesson 5: This lesson focuses on Chapter 3 and supports students in analyzing the behaviour of the pigs around the other animals including Boxer, Squealer, Snowball and Napoleon.
Lesson 6: This lesson focuses on Chapter 4 and supports students in analyzing language and structure.
Lesson 7: We look at the importance of the Windmill in Chapter 5, at what happens between Snowball and Napoleon and how Napoleon uses the puppies to tighten his grip on power.
Lesson 8: Now we focus on Chapter 5 and the opening to Chapter 6. We look closely at the battle between Snowball and Napoleon as well as Squealer’s use of language to appease the animals and their initial anger.
Lesson 9: This lesson focuses on Chapter 6, historical context and creating analytical paragraphs.
Lesson 10: We explore the symbolic significance of the windmill in the text and students develop a more detailed understanding of context.
Lesson 11: We find out how tension is building in Chapter 7, the significance of Mr Whymper and why Snowball is portrayed as to blame for everything or a scapegoat. Additionally, students explode quotes and develop their language analysis skills.
Lesson 12: Recap Animal Farm by George Orwell through an engaging escape room lesson! It is filled with codes, puzzles and activities to get students to revise characters, themes and contexts as they work in groups or ‘escape crews’ to get out of the Windmill! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their learning.
Lesson 13: Animal Farm lesson that focuses on Boxer and how he is presented in Chapter 7 plus earlier parts of the texts. We explore how Napoleon’s trials and executions of many animals mimic those of the Stalin show trials of the 1930s, as well as how the animals react to the death and destruction they witness.
Lesson 14: We explore the cult of personality around Napoleon and how this links into historical context, as well as analysing the key events of the Battle of the Windmill and why the pigs’ discovery of alcohol might be the beginning of the end for the animals on Animal Farm.
Lesson 15: FREE TO DOWNLOAD HERE
Animal Farm lesson that explores how Boxer leaves and what happens to him, how the animals react to this and how they are manipulated by Squealer, and how and why Moses is allowed to stay at the farm despite spreading ideas about Sugarcandy Mountain.
Also includes an escape room revision lesson, knowledge organiser and full scheme of work document!
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This resource is a handy A4 sheets with 60 Makaton signs for lots of different Animals.
This resource includes the signs for:
Cat
Dog
Pig
Sheep
Horse
Cow
Goat
Frog
Bird
Donkey
Mouse
Chicken
Lion
Tiger
Giraffe
Fox
Elephant
Camel
Snake
Monkey
Bear
Seal
Penguin
Fish
Rhinoceros
Leopard
Zebra
Catterpillar
Hippopotamus
Antelope
Kangroo
Ape
Tortoise
Animal
Dinosaur
Rabbit
Guinea Pig
Rat
Hamster
Polar Bear
Shark
Dolphin
Whale
Turtle
Crab
Octopus
Squirrel
Lizard
Insect
Ant
Bee
Butterfly
Lady Bird
Grass Hopper
Beetle
Slug
Worm
Fly
Dragon Fly
Spider
Please check out my other Makaton resources to learn more Makaton signs, all on with 12 makaton signs per side of A4 for easy reading.
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This 21-slide lesson offers a fantastic introduction to George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, including everything that students need to know about the novella’s historical context.
Included is information on the Russian Revolution, Orwell, anthropomorphism, satire, and much more.
This resource is ideal for GCSE students or KS3 classes.
PowerPoint saved as PDF.
Animal Drawing & Coloring Resource Pack (PDF)
Enhance your drawing skills with this 20-sheet resource pack!
You’ll receive: PDF boklet black and white images
10 “Draw the Other Half” worksheets to improve symmetry and observation skills.
10 full animal illustrations for colouring and reference.
Perfect for artists of all levels, educators, and anyone looking to practice drawing techniques. Download and start creating today!
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.
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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Eukaryotic, Prokaryotic, Animal and Plant Cells for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Biology. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Biology / Combined Science 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2. except for estimating the size or area of sub-cellular structures, which I have included in the lesson on microscopes later in the sequence.
As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
In my lessons I take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy.
What’s Included:
• Teaching notes
• Starter / Do Now Activity
• Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
• Worked examples of calculations / questions.
• Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
• Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
• Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Biology but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Competition in Plants and Animals for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Biology.
As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The lesson goes into a lot of depth and takes learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy.
What’s Included:
• Starter / Do Now Activity (with answers)
• Explanation slides in “chunked” sections.
• Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
• Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
• Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
Learning objectives:
Describe why organisms have to compete for resources.
Describe what factors organisms compete for.
Suggest what factors organisms are competing for in specific situations.
The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Biology but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications and to KS3. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Animal Farm – Social and Historical Context Lesson (PowerPoint & Worksheets)
GCSE English Literature Resource | 10-Slide PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets
Enhance your students’ understanding of Animal Farm with this engaging lesson on the novel’s social and historical context. Designed for GCSE English Literature, this resource introduces learners to the key historical events and ideas that shaped George Orwell’s allegorical novel.
What’s Included:
A research task to explore the causes and key figures of the Russian Revolution
An introduction to George Orwell, his life, political views, and motivations for writing Animal Farm
Examination of Orwell’s relationship with Communist Russia and how it influenced his portrayal of power and propaganda
A BBC film link providing a detailed overview of the historical and political background of the novel
This resource supports students in making meaningful connections between context and text, helping them better analyse themes, characters, and Orwell’s purpose.
Preview a selection of slides from ‘Animal Farm – Context’ by clicking on the images.
Animals and their habitats for year 2. Are you teaching students about animals, their habitats and how they have adapted to these habitats? Then this is the product for you! Save valuable time with these print and go, no prep activities. Children will love these fun activities, whilst learning at the same time. A 23 slide teaching power point means that no research or planning is required. There are word cards and real life pictures for display and a colouring sheet for early finishers.
Read on for a full list of included activities.
What’s included in this product:
23 slide teaching power point
A colourful matching/bingo/lotto habitats game
Hot or cold habitats cut and stick sorting activity
Wet or dry habitats cut and stick sorting activity
Forest or savanna cut and stick sorting activity
Rainforest or desert cut and stick sorting activity
Who lives here? draw the animals in the habitats x 3
Who lives here? draw the animals in the micro habitats
How lives here? cut and stick activity
Polar bear adaptation writing activity
Choose an animal to draw and research
Choose an animal to draw in natural habitat
Habitats activity sheet
Make a leaflet - 2 x differentiated - Choice of 3 animals - lion, sloth, polar bear
6 colorful habitat information posters
56 word cards for display
16 real life A5 posters for display
Colouring activity for early finishers
A fully-resourced, detailed and differentiated lesson which serves as an introduction to religious attitudes towards animals. The lesson investigates the attitudes of all six main world religions and students will complete scripture analysis, clip tasks, extended literacy tasks and much more.
This is perfect as part of a KS3/KS4 RE unit and has been created for the EC Publishing Year 9 RE Package.
This lesson is editable, so easy to adapt for your own planning and contains match up tasks, clip tasks, literacy and debate tasks, information sheets and more, as well as an engaging 1 hour PowerPoint. It is well-differentiated with three-level challenges for each task and very easy to follow.
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THIS BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE ANIMAL FARM LESSONS, IN ADDITION TO THE 30-PAGE ANIMAL FARM COMPREHENSION BOOKLET, THE REVISION CARDS AND THE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER!
This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain a valuable understanding of George Orwell’s allegorical novella ‘Animal Farm.’ The lessons enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key features of plot, character, context, and language, in addition to considering the key messages being offered by Orwell.
All of the resources that you need are included in the bundle: informative and engaging whole lesson PowerPoints, worksheets, activities, and lesson plans.
The bundle is made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, including:
- The Russian Revolution;
- Old Major’s Dream;
- The Rise of the Pigs;
- Dictatorship;
- Squealer;
- The Ending (Orwell’s Message)
Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps:
- Engaging
- Defining/ Understanding
- Identifying/Remembering
- Analysing/ Creating
- Peer or self evaluating.
All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging.
A simple animation of the process of extracting aluminium from aluminium oxide using electrolysis. Can easily be copied into a powerpoint or similar and used to structure explanation.