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.

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.

Did you know one in five students exhibit traits of dyslexia? Enhance your staff’s understanding of dyslexia with this visually engaging, research-based presentation. The Understanding Dyslexia PowerPoint (31 Slides) is designed for professional development sessions, providing educators with the knowledge and tools to identify and support students with dyslexia effectively. What’s Included: Visual Insights: Eye-opening visuals that illustrate how dyslexia affects reading and comprehension, helping you see the world through a dyslexic learner’s eyes. Real-World Scenarios: A look into the daily struggles and triumphs of a student with dyslexia, fostering empathy and understanding. Research-Driven Content: Explore foundational concepts like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and key aspects of dyslexia diagnosis and intervention. Actionable Strategies: Implement practical, evidence-based techniques such as phonics interventions, multi-sensory activities, and scaffolded comprehension support. Interactive Applications: Engage participants with reflective activities, including crafting lesson plans tailored to struggling readers. Empower your teaching and create a supportive learning environment for all students with this impactful resource.

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.

This powerful and thought-provoking 30-slide assembly explores what it means to “be a man” in today’s world — challenging toxic stereotypes and empowering students to embrace healthy masculinity, mutual respect, and critical thinking in the age of online influence. This Assembly Covers: What toxic masculinity is — and how toxic masculinity can harm boys, girls, and society Misogyny, online influencers (e.g. Andrew Tate), and how media shapes attitudes The impact of harmful messages on mental health What healthy masculinity looks like — respect, emotional openness, strength without harm Video discussion task featuring Gillette’s “The Best Men Can Be” campaign Creative follow-up activity: students design their own anti-toxic masculinity poster campaign Help your students move beyond outdated stereotypes, recognise harmful messages, and grow into respectful, emotionally intelligent young men and allies. Please visit my TES Assembly Store where over 100 assemblies are available on a wide range of topics

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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.

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.

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.

EYFS Understanding the World Progress Model This UTW progress model lists the small steps of skills and knowledge to be taught in F1 and F2, linked to Science, Geography, History, RE and Computing as well as how this links to KS1. It was a really useful document for both EYFS practitioners and subject leaders to have during our recent Ofsted in October 2022, where we were rated Outstanding in all areas, to be able to show how our UTW curriculum in EYFS ensures children are gaining the skills they need to be successful beyond EYFS. Our EYFS curriculum was designed by using Development Matters as a starting point, which we then added to in order to create an ambitious and engaging curriculum.

PSHE/Citizenship: Personal Finance: Understanding Payslips A bundle of resources that introduce the concept of a payslip and the items shown on a payslip. 1. A PowerPoint game (Deal or No Deal: Understanding Payslips) that covers the definitions of key terms: • Gross pay • Net pay • Dedications • Income tax • National Insurance contributions • Pension contributions 20 questions with multiple choice answers. Based on the TV game show. 2. You Say: What’s on a payslip? PowerPoint speaking and listening quiz that includes 12 questions about what’s on a payslip. 3. Understanding payslips task sheet: Seven tasks to help students understand payslips. These resources were made for and delivered to a group of Level One students studying personal finance. All resources can be adapted to suit needs.

Based on the second series of Race Across The World on BBC iplayer, a worksheet for each episode containing questions and a few pictures/flags to colour. Ideal for end of the school year, especially after choosing options and for cultural awareness. Comes with answers and advice on when to skip 10 seconds on an episode due to offensive language.

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.

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.

This resource contains a fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on World Ocean Day which takes place on the 8th of June each year. The PowerPoint focuses on: The aims of World Ocean Day The issues affecting the ocean and sea life - global warming, air pollution, plastic pollution and other ocean debris, overfishing, invasive species, destruction of mangroves and saltmarshes How we can help to improve our oceans The PowerPoint also contains several video links to the Great Barrier Reef, ocean acidity, the "Pacific Ocean Garbage Patches and World Ocean Day". Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: World Environment Day Presentation This is a fully editable 60-slide presentation on World Environment Day which takes place on 5th June annually. The PowerPoint focuses on: The origin of World Environment Day The aims of World Environment Day The host country of World Environment Day The issues affecting the environment - global warming, air pollution from factories and traffic, fracking, deforestation How we can help to look after our wonderful planet earth - recycling, re-using and reducing The PowerPoint also contains links to a breath-taking, 4-minute video of our planet and a link to a moving song. Climate Change Greta Thunberg Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

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!

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