A fun addition to any unit about Medieval castles and from personal experience has been great for Year 6/7 subject transition days and school open evenings as well as for lessons covering Medieval England and the Norman Conquest. Following a recap of Medieval weaponry, students work as a team or individually to plan either a castle siege or castle attack based on a list of costings. This resource contains: 1 x Castle game costings list (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main Power Point which includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Recap Activity covering the main weapons of castle attack such as trebuchet, siege ladders, archers etc. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity 2 covering the images of castle attack weapons Slide 6: Setting the scene for the castle attack to give the attack historical context. Slide 7-10: A choice of three castle attack sheets each with a slightly different castle (stone keep, concentric and motte and bailey). These need to be printed out onto A3 Slide 11-12: Peer Assessment cards Slide 13: Learning Review Slide 14: More from RA Resources All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. Any images where AI technology has been used are labelled in the notes section and are property of RA Resources. Other than AI images, all other lesson content is teacher created. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Knowledge organiser designed to be printed in A3, however smaller scales (A4) can be used. The resource is constructed to be used for class work, independent/group learning through the sign-pointed references to textbooks, revision guides and web sites. The page numbers stated in each box can be easily adjusted to other reading/research materials. The scaffolded work starts with day and night, leap years, seasons, why summers are hotter than winter and ends with past paper questions. Embedded QR codes take the student to appropriate revision sites (YouTube and BBC Bitesize). Mark scheme is included for all answers.

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Cards provided in inprint for children to complete two seperate activites. Children can sort ;things they do in the day’ and ‘things they do at night’ as well as a daily routine activity,

Day and Night - Year 5 In this science teaching resource pupils discover why the Earth has day and night and why it appears that the Sun moves across the sky covering the curriculum objectives of the Year 5 science programme of study (Earth and space). Content includes: An explanation of the rotation of the Earth An explanation of why the rotation of the Earth causes day and night A suggested science activity to illustrate the causes of day and night An explanation of how the rotation of the Earth causes the sun to appear to move across the sky with activity worksheet A link to an explanatory video Day and night quiz 1 worksheet ‘Day and Night - Year 5’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Planets on the Move

Slideshow explaining why we have night and day. Large font and dyslexia-friendly. 6 slides.

Night and Day Sorting Activity Description: Engage young learners in the concept of day and night with our captivating sorting activity designed to reinforce understanding of these two distinct periods. This resource includes vibrant visuals and hands-on tasks to facilitate active learning and conceptualization. Activity Components: Sorting Pictures: Two large pictures—one depicting a serene night scene and the other showcasing a bright daytime setting—are provided as sorting mats. Alongside these mats are 24 small pictures representing various objects, animals, and scenes commonly associated with either day or night. Children are encouraged to place each picture onto the corresponding sorting mat based on whether it belongs to the day or night category. Cutting and Sticking Activity: Following the sorting activity, children can further reinforce their understanding of day and night by engaging in a cutting and sticking exercise. They are presented with a worksheet containing a mix of pictures representing elements of both day and night scenes. Children are tasked with carefully cutting out each picture and pasting them into the appropriate section of the worksheet—either under the “Day” or “Night” heading. Benefits: Reinforces understanding of the concept of day and night. Promotes visual discrimination and categorization skills. Encourages fine motor development through cutting and sticking tasks. Supports hands-on, interactive learning experiences. This night and day sorting activity is an ideal addition to early years classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a fun and educational activity at home. Spark curiosity and facilitate meaningful discussions about the natural rhythms of day and night with this engaging resource.

powerpoint looking at why we have day and night

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Differentiated shading and fill in the blanks exercise to reinforce teaching on Day and Night.

Once pupils have grasped the idea of day and night being caused by the Earths rotation, build on it with this activity introducing and explaining the concept of a timezone.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify what causes day and night time. Describe how the Earth moves: Through rotating: Around the Sun: Explain the link between the rotation of the Earth and the effect on days.

KS3 - Day and Night, Seasons and Years.

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An SEN PPT which asks the questions why does the sun seem to move across our sky. Widget symbols included plus two different types of worksheets that you can use.

A bright and engaging cover design for a European Day of Languages Quiz, packed with vibrant colours and playful visuals. The image highlights the excitement of exploring languages and cultures across Europe, featuring bold lettering and a clear focus on 10 fun-filled rounds. Perfect for classrooms, events, or quiz nights, it sets a lively and welcoming tone for participants of all ages

The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how the rotation of the Earth results in night and day. Support Material Readme (instructions for whole lesson) Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint) Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet) Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets) Lesson Notes (hand-out) Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet) It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used with younger pupils as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson. If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included. Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are: Why Do We Have Night And Day? Learning Outcomes Knowledge to describe the Earth’s 24 hour cycle and how this results in day and night to recognise the effect that the tilt of the Earth’s axis has on the northern and southern hemispheres Analysis to compare the relative times of day in different parts of the World. Differentiation The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.

Simple Powerpoint document on day and night activities.

Introducing When Questions – Day or Night from Little Learners Hub, a simple yet effective resource to help children understand time concepts by answering “when” questions. Using real images of the daytime sky and nighttime sky, children are asked to identify whether an activity occurs during the day or night. For example, they might be asked, “When do we wear sunglasses?” and prompted to: Point to the correct image (day or night sky). Verbally respond with “day” or “night.” This resource is perfect for supporting children’s understanding of time-related concepts while developing their language and comprehension skills. It’s designed for young learners or children needing extra support in mastering the concept of time.

Explain why we have day and night using Earth’s rotation through simple torch‑and‑globe modelling that makes the concept instantly clear. Describe Earth’s axis and how it stays tilted using crisp diagrams that help pupils visualise the 23.5° tilt. Understand how shadows change throughout the day with practical examples showing how the Sun’s apparent movement affects shadow length and direction. Explain why different parts of the world have different time zones using interactive world‑map tasks that link rotation to global time differences. Built with clear visuals, hands‑on modelling, and student‑friendly explanations to secure understanding of Earth–Sun relationships. Why teachers love this resource Ready‑to‑teach — ideal for busy teachers; everything is structured and classroom‑ready. Engaging demonstrations that make abstract ideas concrete for Year 7 learners. Misconception‑busting explanations that tackle common errors like “the Sun moves across the sky”. Worksheet included for evidence, homework or retrieval practice. High‑impact visuals that support EAL learners and make the lesson accessible for all. Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.

Powerpoint for KS3 days nights and seasons, comments in the notes section to discuss with pupils and prompts for questioning.