Explore the characters and experiences on Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica. Centered around ‘The Ice Trap’ book, this extensive 6-lesson Drama resource pack provides you with a variety of activities, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to the experiences of Shackleton and his crew on their ship, The Endeavour. All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go! Lesson 1:- The Ice Trap introduction Lesson 2:- Persuasion Lesson 3:- Movement - Pack Ice Lesson 4:- Freeze Frames & Thought Tracking Lesson 5:- Cross-Cutting Lesson 6:- Final reflection

**Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica Expedition - Endurance ** Great resource to teach children all about Shackleton. This resource is interactive and allows children to become a ‘recruit’ for Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition to Antarctica. Powerpoint Presentation to support the teacher through explaining each activity. Children to be sent a letter requesting them to embark on a hazardous journey. Children are then invited to vote whether they would like to take part or not. Votes counted and adventure begins. Powerpoint presentation leads children through a variety of different activities for them to become apart of Shackleton’s Endurance crew. Children are requested to create an ID card, an application letter, decide job roles on board, to explore the ship, to adopt a dog and to uncover the events that took place during this Antarctica Mission. Resource includes: Powerpoint Presentation Attention Letter Voting slip ID card template Lined paper template for application letter Ship worksheet Adopt a dog worksheet Timeline Resource

Well designed task and ready to go. Tasks: Quick quiz based on previous learning with answers anagram solver challenge of key terminology Factors for and against the planned expedition Student discussion work on some previous key terminology that is important to fully understand this part of the course Student task to research and collect points of evidence: summary of events, problems faced, decisive factors of success (Suggested use of Cambridge International AS Level: International History 187o-1945: David Williamson but could be replaced with another textbook/internet resource) Can you sound smart? Task to encourage students to be able to verbalise their understanding and discuss ideas etc Further reading article to stretch understanding.

A set of pictures from Shackleton's arctic expedition, good for talking points and sequencing

Resource for ASN pupils planning what to pack for a walk or expedition. Past tense statements about events that happened on the walk. Future planning for “what I will bring” in my rucksack. Suitable for a class planning a walk or expedition involving the use of a tent and a stove. e.g. a safe demonstration by a suitable adult.

An intro into the nervous system for 9th grade Biology. Objectives: SWBAT: 1. List the different sections of the brain and describe their functions. 2. Describe the different types of neurons. 3. Label the different structures of a neuron. 4. Describe what happens in a synapse between two neurons. 5. Define neurotransmitter and describe their role in cell communication.

Join Ellie online for interactive adventures that make learning science fun! Perfect for primary children, especially over the long summer holidays. They can enjoy a new adventure every week and fill an expedition journal with their discoveries. Free and easy to access, with no extra supplies needed. Suitable for computers, tablets, and phones. Start your adventure in the park with Ellie : https://www.abpischools.org.uk/topics/ellies-park-adventure/ellies-park-adventure/ In the grand tradition of scientific expeditions, Ellie and her trusty bear Mags, are embarking on adventures to explore the world around them. Join Ellie on her expeditions by working through interactive online stories and subjects. Ellie will explore various places like a park, a household recycling centre, a supermarket, experience a rainy surprise, and even delve into baking. Just like good scientists, it’s important to keep detailed notes to remember what you’ve seen and learned. To track your journey with Ellie, you can save or print your very own Expedition Journal to fill in after each adventure. Find each activity using the links below: Ellie’s park adventure Ellie and the rainy day surprise Ellie researches the recycling centre Ellie scours the supermarket Ellie bakes with Great Aunt Betsi

Use these resources from Wild About Plants to help prepare for your expedition.

The staff and pupils in a school have been snowbound after a heavy storm. A group of students and teachers decide to go out to search for help… A short narrative which could be used for guided or shared reading or as a modelled text to highlight or teach different objectives (see teaching points below). Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses, including past perfect; fronted adverbials (lots of these, especially +ing verb starts); adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses STRUCTURE: paragraphing, including short paragraphs and sentences for dramatic effect; balance of action, dialogue and setting CONTENT & THEME: adventure, rescue, overcoming fear; character; figurative language (simile, metaphor)

Lesson 6/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489): International History: China and Japan 1912-45 Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

A lesson plan that follows the 6E+S system of lesson plan designing. It can be used to teach ICT extensively or the history of Egypt, Africa, Middle East, The French Revolution, and Napoleon Bonaparte. It consists of 7 stages that use technology within.

Starter article as stimulation for the topic, and worksheets for up to 4 different groups to work on. Starter article gives details of a failed Arctic expedition with some literacy style short questions. Details of the task also given. Groups then work on planning the individual elements of the expedition (When I used this the class had also studied diet - if you haven’t done this, that part could be omitted) on the relevant work sheets (I would recommend printing on A3).

Lewis and Clark Expedition: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the exploration of the Louisiana Territory FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, Interactive, Social Studies learning! Aim: What did Lewis and Clark discover on their expedition? Why was their exploration of the Louisiana territory important? Included in this product: • Cover Page • Student-centered situational Do Now question • Goals and Lewis and Clark’s Expedition Outline • The Louisiana Purchase and the Route of Lewis and Clark map with scaffolding questions • Lewis and Clark Explore the Louisiana Territory reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer outlining the goals, challenges, and effects of the Lewis and Clark expedition • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the goals and effects of the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Students will also predict and decide what will happen as a result of the expedition. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher’s discretion for questions and graphic organizers}; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies Louisiana Purchase map by KERRI’S ART CORNER Lewis and Clark Clip Art by Educlips Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Five people set off on an expedition and moor their boat in a dangerous wilderness. The captain feels the isolation of the place with dense tropical jungle either side of the river. When he wakes the next morning he gets a surprise. Read to your students and ask them to continue the story.

Lewis and Clark Expedition Crossword

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This package includes a Fact Sheet about Columbus, Pictures and Guidelines and Directions to make a book to document Columbus' expedition. Students will practice reading skills to find the info needed for their book and match it with the pictures. They will also practice their writing skills to summarize and rephrase the most important facts of Columbus' expedition. Cutting and pasting pictures will help them stay focused and engaged. This resource is suitable for ESL intermediate students aged 10 -13 and for social studies students in grade 4 to 6.

This word search is a great way to review the important terms and important persons of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The solution to the puzzle is included. Terms Included: ♦ Buffalo ♦ Compass ♦ Fort Mandan ♦ Keelboat ♦ Louisiana Purchase ♦ Meriwether Lewis ♦ Sacagawea ♦ Thomas Jefferson ♦ William Clark