A 4 week unit with PowerPoints and all resources based on the KS2 Salvation unit from Understanding Christianity.

This lesson is designed for KS2 students. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of three wider units, all of which are available on TES: -Volcanoes -Earthquakes -Volcanoes & Earthquakes The presentation introduces the idea that the world’s crust is split into tectonic plates and looks at how these are related to volcanoes and earthquakes. The activity challenges students to identify tectonic plates using a map. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students identify the world’s tectonic plates using a colour-coordinated map. Harder – Students identify the world’s tectonic plates using a plain map. Extension – Students use an atlas to find out which tectonic plate countries of the world are located on. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction — it’s shaping how we learn, live, and work. This engaging and student-friendly assembly introduces KS3–KS4 learners to the world of AI: how it works, where it’s used, and why it’s essential to use it wisely. This Assembly Covers: What AI is, how it works, and the difference between Narrow AI, Generative AI, and General AI. -The growing impact of AI on the world, work, education, and daily life. The challenges of AI — including bias, misinformation, mental health effects, and privacy concerns. Practical and ethical guidance on how to use AI responsibly in and out of school. Examples of popular AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Grammarly, Canva AI) and when to use them. A balanced look at whether AI is “good” or “bad” for education — with real discussion prompts. Visit my Assembly Store for over 100 high-quality, ready-to-use assemblies on study skills, wellbeing, sustainability, careers, and more.

Inspire learners to explore, care for, and protect the world around them! This Mini Eco Explorers Activity Pack is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, supporting early understanding of nature, recycling, and the environment through playful, hands-on learning. Perfect for topics such as Understanding the World and The Natural World, this printable pack helps children develop curiosity, respect for living things, and eco-friendly habits. What’s Included: Garden diary – record your adventures in nature! Scavenger hunt Checklist – spot leaves, insects, clouds, and more. Sorting Rubbish Activity – sort plastic, paper, and metal for recycling. Life Cycle Poster (Butterfly, frog, flower and chick) – learn how living things grow and change. Eco Pledges Page – children draw or write one thing they’ll do to help the Earth. **** EYFS Learning Links:**** Understanding the World: Exploring nature, the environment, and seasonal changes. Communication & Language: Talking about what they notice and observe. Literacy: Recording findings through drawing, labelling, and early writing. PSED: Developing care, responsibility, and empathy for living things. How to Use: Use for continuous provision, forest school, or topic planning. Perfect for Earth Day, World Environment Day, or outdoor learning weeks. Print, laminate, and reuse year after year! Why Teachers Love It: Ready to print and use immediately Mix of independent and guided activities Encourages outdoor exploration and classroom discussion Supports EYFS Early Learning Goals for Understanding the World File Format: PDF file A4 size

This educational 30 slide assembly focuses on the importance of empathy in secondary school, exploring how to develop empathy skills and its impact within the school community. Students will discover the value of understanding others’ perspectives, fostering positive peer relationships, resolving conflicts with compassion, and cultivating a culture of kindness. Through reflection and actionable tasks, they will be empowered to embrace empathy, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for a successful academic year. Included in this assembly What is empathy? Why is empathy important? Active Listening Perspective Talking Empathy in action Conflict Resolution The Ripple Effect Informative Video’s Self Reflection Follow Up Tutor Time Task Please also visit my TES Assembly Store where over 100 assemblies are available on a huge range of topics.

Put vegetables into different categories vegetable that grown underground / which grow above the ground

If you’re looking to explore your school’s provision and curriculum in Understanding the World (UW) for your early years children, this audit pack gives you the perfect starting point. Aimed at primary school settings, the audit can be used by both EYFS leads, year 1 leaders & teachers, and curriculum leaders to explore how effectively your school gives children broad and exciting UW learning opportunities and where there are opportunities to develop further. Links are also made between the EYFS and the National Curriculum subjects in Year 1 to provide support for that crucial transition, and is ideal if you’re looking to provide a cohesive curriculum offer. Further EYFS leadership resources can be found on our website.

Understanding the World audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Understanding the World audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

EYFS Reception Understanding the World knowledge progression map from basline to ELG across the terms of the academic year. Prior learning links to Development Matters 3-4 Years made as well as links to future learning within the KS1 National Curriculum.

This is the planning, resources and Power Point of an Understanding the World lesson all about Autumn. I deliver this lesson in the first week of Autumn 2 after children have collected leaves and conkers using their autumn bags. Children have an Understanding the World input one afternoon a week and I ensure there is an independent activity and a TA normally takes a group to lead an activity too. The provision in the classroom stays the same in these afternoons but I may add some enhancements to further children’s knowledge such as adding conkers and leaves to our exploration area or adding wellies and coats to our role play area.

Activity sheet with a large world map in the centre. Labels for the continents and oceans at the top and bottom, students can cut and stick or link up with lines. They're then asked to find their home country and label it to understand where it is in the world. Great to photocopy onto A3 to increase the map size.

Complete lesson All resources required for lesson attached, including video links in PowerPoint notes section. PowerPoint self explanatory. LOs Define key population terminology. Identity sparse and dense populated places. Explain why population follows a pattern of distribution.

Understanding the World planning for Autumn 2 - Let’s Celebrate. This planning covers the following topics: Autumn Remembrance Kindness Advent Birthdays Christmas The planning contains links to Development Matters and includes the adult led input for each topic and activities for the topic. I will upload the accompanying Power Points and detailed planning for each week.

Understanding the World planning for Summer 1 - We do a lot more retrieval in Summer 1 between each week. This planning covers the following topics: Growing Chick Life Cycle Butterfly Life Cycle Frog Life Cycle Nocturnal Animals The Deep Dark Wood The planning contains links to Development Matters and includes the adult led input for each topic and activities for the topic. I will upload the accompanying Power Points and detailed planning for each week.

A ready-to-teach lesson designed to help primary pupils understand confidence, bystander behaviour, and the small actions that can stop bullying in school. The slides guide teachers through discussion prompts, myth-busting, and scenario-based activities that build empathy and support PSHE, wellbeing, and safeguarding teaching. Allows children to learn the power of kindness to promote a stimulating, safe environment.

This lesson is part of Mountain Environments, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). First the presentation recaps the structure of the Earth and how its crust is split into tectonic plates. It then investigates the different ways tectonic plates can move and how two tectonic plates colliding can form fold mountains (e.g. the Himalayas). The differentiated activity challenges students to work out which tectonic plates formed different fold mountain ranges around the world. Easier – Students have to find one tectonic plate. Medium – Students have to find two tectonic plates. Harder – Students find the name of each mountain range and two tectonic plates. Extension – Students complete a cloze procedure paragraph about fold mountains. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

EYFS Understanding of the World objectives and Early Learning Goals, split by strand and age. Includes 30-50 months and 40-60+ months. Great for display!

Progression of skills for EYFS for Understanding the world for F1 and F2 with a space for links to your KS1 curriculum.

Taken from our PSHE EYFS/KS1 Resource file One lesson with activities to get the children thinking about key questions. About the unit in general: The material in this unit contains ideas on how PSHE and Citizenship can be introduced in the early years. Many of the skills and values that fall within this area of the curriculum are taught throughout each day in an Early Years classroom. The qualities they encourage are illustrated on the following page. Three themes: • Fairness • Relationships • Choices have been covered in depth. Many of the qualities that are developed in PSHE and Citizenship are embraced within these particular subjects. They are fundamental to the Early Years curriculum. Timing In this unit most of the activities would take 10-15 minutes. However, some of the ideas presented are not full activities but suggestions of how to incorporate the topic into the everyday classroom Find the full unit on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eyfs-pshe-understanding-the-world-back-to-school-unit-of-work-6-lessons-unit-12319666 Leave a review

I can statements for Knowledge & Understanding of the World Taken from the EYFSP assessment scales reference sheet

Dive deep into one of the most powerful ideas in mathematics — Differentiation — and help your students master the concept of derivatives as the foundation of Calculus I. This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan introduces learners to the world of change, motion, and optimization, connecting mathematics to real-world phenomena in physics, economics, and everyday life. Whether you’re teaching first-year university students or advanced high school learners, this resource is designed to make calculus intuitive, structured, and practical. Students will not only learn how to compute derivatives but also why they matter — understanding the story behind every equation. **Why This Lesson? Bridges Theory and Real Life: Students don’t just memorize formulas — they see how derivatives describe real changes: how fast a car moves, how profits rise or fall, and how nature evolves over time. Step-by-Step Clarity: The lesson breaks down every concept with clear explanations, guided examples, and gradual progression, ensuring that learners understand each rule — from the power rule to trigonometric differentiation. Critical Thinking & Application: Beyond computation, students tackle optimization problems and rate-of-change applications, gaining the analytical skills they’ll need in physics, engineering, and economics. Engaging Assessment Structure: Includes multiple-choice and free-response questions, a guided practice section, and real-world problem-solving tasks to test understanding and boost retention. Aligned With Academic Standards: Carefully designed to meet key calculus standards such as HSA-APR.B.3, HSA-APR.C.5, and HSF-IF.B.6, ensuring it fits perfectly into university and advanced secondary curricula. **What’s Inside This Lesson: Comprehensive Learning Objective: Students understand and compute derivatives of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions while exploring their practical uses in optimization and change analysis. Interactive Opening: A real-world introduction about speed, motion, and change to connect abstract math to daily experiences. Detailed Guided Practice: Includes step-by-step examples (like finding the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥)=𝑥3+2𝑥2−𝑥f(x)=x3+2x2−x) and explanation of common mistakes students make when interpreting derivatives. Independent Practice & Homework: A variety of computation and word problems to help students build confidence and fluency. Assessment Tools: Ten multiple-choice questions and free-response exercises designed to challenge students’ reasoning and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Perfect For: University (Year 1) Calculus I Courses Advanced 12th Grade Math Classes STEM programs that integrate mathematics with physics or economics Tutors & Instructors seeking a ready-to-teach calculus resource Students preparing for college-level calculus or AP exams