A collection of 3 lessons looking at the Science of Superheroes and students designing their own superhero. Used with year 7 students, but could be used for the rest of KS3 and higher up KS2. All worksheets are included within the PowerPoint (as hidden slides, that just need printing off).
Lesson 1:
Starter-listing superheroes and thinking how we can group/classify them.
Activity- look at origins of powers, types of powers and features to think about in designing a costune. Introduce task of designing a superhero, start some rough planning work.
Plenary- thinking how magnetic powers might be useful in day to day life.
Lesson 2:
Starter- true or false activity about real life 'superpowers'.
Activity- designing superhero, thinking about powers and origin of powers.
Plenary- what does groot need to grow/survive.
Lesson 3:
Starter- peer assess each other work around the classroom using post it notes, then making some improvements.
Activity- A story/cartoon strip about an accident in the lab where their superhero is first on the scene.
Plenary- answer the questions before magneto pulls the objects to him (questions could be changed to cover topics done recently).
This superhero attendance display pack is designed to energize and enhance whole-school attendance with a dynamic superhero theme. Featuring bold, superhero graphics, this pack will captivate students and inspire them to attend school regularly. It includes vibrant display materials and matching superhero-themed certificates to celebrate and reward excellent and improved attendance as well as punctuality. Ideal for creating an exciting and motivating atmosphere, this pack helps reinforce the importance of attendance and makes tracking progress fun and engaging.
A simple printout worksheet for a cover lesson.
Students are given a faint template of a superhero and asked to design their own superhero. Students will also need to draw out an emblem/logo for their hero, list their abilities and weaknesses and write a brief story explaining how their superhero gained their abilities.
The resource contains both male and female superheroes. A perfect quick printout for a emergency cover lesson.
Eduqas GCSE Media Studies, Component 2, Stormzy ‘Superheroes’
A 44 page pupil booklet, to accompany a 180 slide PowerPoint.
PDF and adaptable Word document of the pupil booklet included, to maintain formatting.
Information content largely based on the Eduqas factsheet, with additional research articles and video embedded.
PowerPoint transitions used to enhance whiteboard teaching.
Whole class plenary and analytical activities included in the pupil booklet, to work alongside the PowerPoint sections.
Covers:
Key facts
Contexts
Industry
Audience
Media Language
Representation
Website and Social Media
Hopefully it will safe someone LOADS of time!
A creative writing unit suitable for High School, Middle School and Elementary/Primary level pupils based on the idea of superheroes. This is a detailed resource containing a range of writing activities: short story, informative, biography and comic strip. Contains a huge number of resources and detailed lesson plans for **16 lessons**. Also included are a selection of detailed, engaging powerpoint lesson presentations - but I suggest you also use clips of your favourite superheroes to highlight points, especially explaining character motivation etc.
With superhero movies continuing to take the box office by storm now's the perfect time to capture the interest of your students with a superhero themed creative writing resource. After all, who doesn't love a superhero? Pay homage to the legend that was Stan Lee by teaching your students all about the world of superheroes that he loved. With Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Eternals, Black Widow and loads more all hitting cinema screens this year, comic book fever is gripping the world. Use this full stocked lesson pack to heat up your classroom. Although it might seem strange to ditch Dickens for Marvel or Shakespeare for DC, there's more to these popular publications than meets the eye. Comic books and superhero films explore the culture of our time, just as great novelists delved into the social issues of theirs.
**These resources have been recommended by TES several times over the years! They were even used as the basis of a competition in Irish schools.**
https://www.tes.com/news/tes-archive/tes-publication/english-resource-week-zap-pow-comic-book-classes
"The country that gave us Spider-Man, Batman and the Incredible Hulk is still obsessed with superheroes - particularly in the classroom. One of the nation's favourite resources is this series of PowerPoints and worksheets designed to help pupils understand the genre while developing their own storytelling skills. Pupils analyse film clips and comic books, develop character profiles by creating [top value] cards and design a map of a fantasy city for a superhero to live in. They then create their own superhero, write their biography and develop a short story on the theme "The day I discovered I had superpowers"." Victoria Grace Walden - TES article
*UPDATED* All new lesson plans looking at disability, body image, gender and ethnicity with regards to superheroes. Perfect material for tackling sensitive subject areas by using the medium of comics and superheroes to get students to critically engage with PSHE and reflect upon their own lives.
The first PowerPoint in a series to help students explore the idea of superheroes, and the comic genre. This PP asks students to explore what makes a superhero so super.
A powerpoint introducing monologues to the students. This follows on from previous work on Superheroes, and asks them to create a monologue as their superhero persona.
A superheroes themed genetics activity which allows students to practice working with Punnett squares. The activity comes with a set of superhero cards and their powers [traits] which students use to work out the phenotypes and genotypes of their potential offspring.
There are 8 superhero cards in the set. They can be printed in greyscale or colour. Save paper and time by laminating the cards and keeping them as class sets. Provide each student with a blank Punnett square solution grid for completing the crosses and activities. Great as a group extension or consolidation activity or for early finishers.
A great accompaniment and support for the above resource.
Genetics - Allele Dice
Genetics - Punnetts and Pedigrees Task Cards
Genetics Task Cards
Genetics World War ZZ
Genetics Greek Mythology
Clipart by:
Ron Leishman
Digital Toonage
ToonClipart
Superhero Brag Bracelets, Superhero Resources, Superhero Rewards, Superhero Theme
Brag Bracelets are a great way to celebrate the students in your class. Using these brag bracelets help to raise children’s self-esteem and foster an environment of positive reinforcement in your classroom.
In addition, these brag bracelets are a quick and effective way to send a positive note home.
Simply print, cut out and secure around the wrist.
This listing includes 16 pages with bracelets suitable for girls and boys. Messages on these brag bracelets include:
I am responsible
I am a hard worker
I am a good sport
I am kind
I am a playground hero
I had an awesome day
I am helpful
I am brave
Superhero Brain Breaks, Superhero Theme, Superhero Activity, Superheroes, Brain Break Lollipops
Use these 30 Brain Breaks with your Superheroes between activities, as breaks in the middle of an activity, as motivators, for team-building activities and more.
Each Brain Break is made up of two circles - the front has the title and the back has instructions on what to do.
To assemble print out the A4 sheets, cut out the circles and then stick back to back with a lollipop stick sandwiched between the two circles. The front should show the title of the Brain Break and the back, the corresponding instructions. Makes 30 Brain Break Lollipops
I’ve also included a PowerPoint file for you to edit and create your own.
When the Brain Break Lollipops are made up, place in a container in your classroom so that they are handy when you need a Brain Break.
Enjoy!
MissPepperPot x
LESSON 3-5 IN THE STORMZY SERIES: This lesson continues on from the and is a DOUBLE LESSON 1-2, MEDIA LANG IN STORMZY’S SUPERHEROES ON Stormzy’s ‘Superheroes’ music video. This lesson focuses on:
-Racial profiling/ inequality and stop and search
-Media texts as constructions
-Archetype
-Countertype
-Stereotype
-Marginalization
-Underrepresentation
-Tokenism
-Hegemonic V Maligned mass
-Contexts exploration
-Audio/visual showcase of Stomzy’s speech to school children
-Demonisation of youths
-2020 and the socio/cultural zeitgeist (BLM/ COVID)
-Visual screen grab analysis on progressive representations of the black community
-Beauty ideals, standards and the history of black hair.
-Scaffolded breakdown on the past exam ques: 4. How do music videos reflect the contexts in which they are made? Refer to Justin Bieber, Intentions (2020) or Superheroes (Stormzy, 2020) to support your points. [10]
NOTE: I am following EDUQAS Teaching Model 1 in my teaching/ SOW and my school is only providing Media Studies at GCSEl, as a three-year Course.
This resource includes printable work sheets within the power point which have been sectioned off at the end of the power point to aid with your printing/ convenience.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES 2 H/W SLIDES.
I DO NOT OWN THE COPYRIGHT TO VIDEOS THAT ARE EMBEDDED WITHIN THE POWER POINT AND ANY MENTION OF ‘FROM THE FACT SHEET’ IS COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL FROM THE EDUQAS FACT SHEETS)
If you liked this resource and found it useful, it would be greatly appreciated if you could feedback or rate my resource as I am constantly trying to adapt and refine my resources to improve the learning of my students. Many thanks.
Cheaper and more affordable than a posh cocktail or craft ale on a night out (because we all know how much of our own money we spend on our class already!) :)
‘Superheroes!’ is one of a series of outstanding assemblies created for primary school children, which includes full script songs and prayers with a part for every child. This assembly is ready to go!
‘Superheroes’ links with many areas of the National Curriculum, including the: English, Music, Drama, History and PSHE spheres, with a theme that is rooted in upstanding values and is relevant to the children’s everyday lives and interests - including a healthy ‘self-esteem’ injection for all! This assembly is all about recognising the ‘superhero’ in you, giving each child the chance to shine by stating their own unique ‘superhero’ power - from amazing reading skill or artistic genius to the sports star or reliable friend. This assembly also teaches to spot the ‘superhero’ in others and to be thankful for those who support and save us in a hundred little ways every day.
There is a part for every child - whether acting, singing, dancing or leading a prayer!
Plans created by an Ofsted Good - Outstanding primary school teacher - History and Drama coordinator with over ten years of experience. These outstanding assemblies have consistently engage and excited all 30 performers in class… and have even got the adults in the audience up on their feet!
An extensive introduction into comics and superheroes, showcasing its history and origin in the Victorian era. There is opportunity to discuss the full historical context, supported with videos. Marvel and DC Comics are referenced, with opportunities to explore the origins of the space-race and its impact on the comic book. The recent explosion and fashion of superheroes is placed in a modern context too. There are suggested activities, building a character, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as, a homework.
A writing resource for KS1 and KS2 children aimed at encouraging reluctant writers to use powerful adjectives to create descriptive sentences using superheroes and villains as stimuli.
The resource comes with a total of 8 heroes, 4 villains and 1 create your own hero template.
Heroes included: Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, Thor, Miles Morales, Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow and Iron-Man
Villains included: Rhino, Dr Octavius, Thanos and Green Goblin
‘Create your own hero’ template included
I have created a word bank to support children in creating their own superheros. This resource can be printed off and laminated. If you want to see how I used this resource you can follow the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlfSP1geUA/?igshid=6rhs0znypc6u