Whole-school cross curricular topics resources

This is a plan for a Christmas RE lesson, focusing on the part of the story when the shepherds learn the news about Jesus and visit him in Bethlehem. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 2. The plan includes a starter, a drama activity, a written activity and a plenary. There is a PowerPoint presentation of the story to use. A fun, interactive lesson, with a focus on how the shepherds spread the news about Jesus. It could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit.

Anti-Bullying Week Assembly - 13th to 17th November 2017 This assembly is suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 No one deserves to be bullied, ever! This is a time to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourage all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year. With colourful images and strong messages, this age-appropriate assembly raises awareness around many of the issues connected with bullying. It considers the effects that bullying can have on individuals and offers some helpful advice. Most importantly, this assembly delivers the message that no one deserves to be bullied ever! This pack will save you hours of prep time. It comprises of a 25-slide power-point presentation with detailed notes, and an anti-bullying prayer. The presentation can be used in a number of ways; • for a school assembly • as a loop on the school’s visual display system • as part of a lesson.

This is a plan for a lesson about the birth of Jesus, with a focus on the journey to Bethlehem. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 1. The plan includes a starter, a drama activity, a written activity and a plenary. There is a PowerPoint presentation of the story to use. The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit. (The PowerPoint is also available without the lesson plan for £3 on Blossoming Minds' shop.)

The Invictus Games, created by Prince Harry, is an event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. It is being held in Toronto, Canada from 23rd September to 1st October 2017. Contains video stimulus and reading activity. Tutorial in prezi. Suitable for KS2/3; whole class, small groups and individuals

Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night Assembly - 5th November 2017 This assembly is suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 & 2 Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! With thought-provoking facts and colourful images, this age-appropriate presentation tells the tale of Guy Fawkes, the Gun Powder Plot and the November 5th tradition. It also reminds children how to stay safe at this time of year. This pack will save you hours of prep time. It comprises of a 14-slide power-point presentation with detailed notes and a bonfire night prayer. The presentation can be used in a number of ways; • for a school assembly • as a loop on the school’s visual display system • as part of a lesson.

This pack is meant to be shared in a CPD session, giving staff a hands-on task to immerse them in different uses of Google Apps. Included: Docs, Forms, Maps with different integration ideas and extensions for staff who need a challenge.

10 x Wordsearches on the theme of 'Black History Icons'. Icons are: 1. Angela Davis 2. Barack Obama 3. Bob Marley 4. Haile Selassie 5. Lewis Hamilton 6. Lilian Bader 7. Martin Luther King Jr 8. Mary Seacole 9. Nelson Mandela 10. Rosa Parks Powerpoint so can be used on the board or printed as a worksheet. Includes space for students to explain the keywords and suggested extension activities. Can take 10 minutes or an hour, depending on which activities the students complete. Ideal for the start of a lesson, a quick filler, a homework, part of a cover lesson or as a plenary on the board with a whiteboard pen. The idea behind these is to get students to become more literate and think independently about the words that could be used to describe the topic being taught. The repetition of the word over and over as they look for the word is useful in remembering the terms. Often the students will pick up on things that you would not normally expect!

1 x Wordsearch on the theme of 'Angela Davis'. Powerpoint so can be used on the board or printed as a worksheet. Includes space for students to explain the keywords and suggested extension activities. Can take 10 minutes or an hour, depending on which activities the students complete. Ideal for the start of a lesson, a quick filler, a homework, part of a cover lesson or as a plenary on the board with a whiteboard pen. The idea behind these is to get students to become more literate and think independently about the words that could be used to describe the topic being taught. The repetition of the word over and over as they look for the word is useful in remembering the terms. Often the students will pick up on things that you would not normally expect!

1 x Wordsearch on the theme of 'Lewis Hamilton'. Powerpoint so can be used on the board or printed as a worksheet. Includes space for students to explain the keywords and suggested extension activities. Can take 10 minutes or an hour, depending on which activities the students complete. Ideal for the start of a lesson, a quick filler, a homework, part of a cover lesson or as a plenary on the board with a whiteboard pen. The idea behind these is to get students to become more literate and think independently about the words that could be used to describe the topic being taught. The repetition of the word over and over as they look for the word is useful in remembering the terms. Often the students will pick up on things that you would not normally expect!

This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable individuals from the world of politics, science and arts. After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

1 x Wordsearch on the theme of 'Haile Selassie'. Powerpoint so can be used on the board or printed as a worksheet. Includes space for students to explain the keywords and suggested extension activities. Can take 10 minutes or an hour, depending on which activities the students complete. Ideal for the start of a lesson, a quick filler, a homework, part of a cover lesson or as a plenary on the board with a whiteboard pen. The idea behind these is to get students to become more literate and think independently about the words that could be used to describe the topic being taught. The repetition of the word over and over as they look for the word is useful in remembering the terms. Often the students will pick up on things that you would not normally expect!

1 x Wordsearch on the theme of 'Lilian Bader'. Powerpoint so can be used on the board or printed as a worksheet. Includes space for students to explain the keywords and suggested extension activities. Can take 10 minutes or an hour, depending on which activities the students complete. Ideal for the start of a lesson, a quick filler, a homework, part of a cover lesson or as a plenary on the board with a whiteboard pen. The idea behind these is to get students to become more literate and think independently about the words that could be used to describe the topic being taught. The repetition of the word over and over as they look for the word is useful in remembering the terms. Often the students will pick up on things that you would not normally expect!