Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight One Unit of Five Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. The instruments are not prescriptive, simply use whatever percussion instruments you have and follow the lessons plans. This unit can be delivered to a large or small groups of pupils. Pupils will develop; • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Instrumental knowledge • Listening and responding skills • Memory recall • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples to try • Sets of tried and tested questions for pupils with all answers • Examples of answers pupils have given • A set of printable instrument name labels • A set of instrument names presented through PowerPoint • An end of unit revision quiz presented through PowerPoint with answers • Suggestions for further learning What teachers are saying; Brilliant, thank you. Not confident teaching music and this pack was perfect. Easy to follow and pitched just right for my year 1 class. The only instrument I couldn’t find was a cabasa so replaced it with a rain-stick. Will be back for more. If you enjoyed Identifying Percussion Instruments By Sound and Sight, why not take a look at more musical units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Arctic-Themed Unit Simple to put together and extremely effective, children learn Arctic facts by rote, using the musical form, call and response. There are at least six music lessons in this unit but depending on the age and ability of your pupils, you may choose to deliver them in smaller chunks. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Controlling Sounds Or save money and buy the bundle Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reception-and-key-stage-1-music-bundle-3-units-of-17-lessons-12851731 go check out my shop for a wide range of music units, lessons and activities from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Listening and Responding to Music Mars-the Bringer of War Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. Two listening and responding to music activities, that encourage pupils to focus, listen and respond. They are ideal as starter activities or stand-alone sessions. Can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver them. These activities focus on Listening, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition this unit will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, language, imagination, creativity and confidence. This resource includes detailed step by step delivery instructions, a recording of Mars-the Bringer of War, numerous examples of pupils’ responses, a selection of additional information to choose from, a video clip link to a performance, a range of discussion topics and a set of related images presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons and activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab

Two Native American Performance Pieces Tatanka – (Buffalo) and Wimaheliyaye – (Sunset) Key Stage 2 Two very different pieces; simple to put together and extremely effective, each original composition can be completed in two or three lessons. Tatanka Instruments - Drums and/or Tambours, Guiros, Maracas, Woodblocks and/or Claves Musicians - 5 or 5 groups Tatanka is Native American for Buffalo. Teach you pupils to perform an original, powerful, five-part, Native American-style composition using a small range of untuned percussion instruments and voices. Wimaheliyaye Instruments - Flute or an electric keyboard using the ‘Flute voice’ Musicians - 1 or 1 group Wimaheliyaye, is a Lakota word that means Sunset. Teach your pupils to perform an original, haunting Native American-style composition using an electric keyboard. Pupils learn a little history of Native American music, about the percussion family of instruments, graphic and lettered notation and a range of musical terms and signs. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013) however the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, and performance. This pack includes; • Detailed step-by-step instructions • Information about percussion instruments and how to play them • A musical terms and signs glossary • Printable graphic, lettered and traditional music scores • Graphic, lettered and traditional music scores presented through PowerPoint • An MP3 file recording of Wimaheliyaye, for your support. • Extension ideas. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Summer Solstice Assembly/Presentation 21st June 2021 Key Stage 2 Have you ever wondered why the days are so long in the summer and so short in the winter? The length changes throughout the year. Around June 20th or 21st, we experience what’s known as ‘The Summer Solstice’, which is the longest day of the year. People from many cultures have held summer solstice celebrations for thousands of years. Summer is a time to celebrate renewal, life, fertility and the potential for a good harvest. It’s been celebrated with outdoor feasts, festivals, singing, dancing, and bonfires. This age-appropriate assembly aims to; • Explain the science behind our longest day • Present a number of traditions and customs surrounding the summer solstice. Comprising of a; • 26-slide Power-Point presentation • Detailed script • Summer-related prayer. This informative pack will save you hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Check out my shop for more assemblies from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Playing a Glockenspiel Unit 1 (Revised and Updated) (10 Music Lessons) Suitable for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2. These units are not mac-friendly. This unit of work comprising of ten detailed, easy to follow music lessons teaches pupils how to play the glockenspiel correctly, how to read and play simple tunes and songs using lettered score. Students also learn about the percussion family, tuned and untuned instruments and a range of musical terms and signs. It can be delivered to just one pupil or, as many as you have. These resources will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, performing, coordination and confidence. You do not have to have a musical background to teach it. This resource includes; • Ten detailed lesson plans with numerous exercises to practise • A Power Point presentation of the exercises, and songs • A PowerPoint plenary quiz • Numerous hints, tips and advice to support your pupils in making progress • A set of printable lettered scores • An MP3 file recording of each exercise and song, for your support. *If you enjoyed this resource why not move onto **Playing a Glockenspiel Units 2 and 3 or save 20% and buy the Three-Unit Bundle! Unit 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/playing-a-glockenspiel-unit-2-key-stage-1-and-lower-key-stage-2-12099446 Unit 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/playing-a-glockenspiel-unit-3-10-music-lessons-key-stage-1-and-lower-key-stage-2-12362876 Three-Unit Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/playing-a-glockenspiel-units-1-and-2-key-stage-1-and-lower-key-stage-2-12359636 Go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab!* https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use -These resources may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Tongue Twisters Key Stages 1 and 2 Click and Go! Good diction is NOT about changing your accent or making you ‘talk posh’. It is about clarity - making sure what you say is heard and comprehended correctly. The most commonly known and used diction exercises are tongue twisters. These 100 tongue twisters will develop children’s listening skills and improve alliteration, pronunciation, diction and vocal technique. As a music and performing arts teacher, I use tongue twisters as part of warm-up routines, however there are so many wider benefits to practising them, including; • Improving pronunciation • Improving accents by using alliteration. • Strengthening and stretching facial muscles • Reducing stuttering and other speech difficulties • Public speakers, an efficient way to warm up before giving a speech • Improving reading skills • Supporting people with lisps • Increasing vocabulary • Increasing fluency • Improving brain connectivity • Neurologists and linguists suggest that tongue twisters are a significant exercise in activating your brain’s performance • Having fun! Perfect for group work and/or one-to-one. This pack includes; • 100 tongues twisters presented through PowerPoint with age-appropriate pictures • A matching set presented as PDF • Tips and hints for teachers Go check out my shop for a wide range of music resources from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. It would be much appreciated if you could leave a review. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Peter and the Wolf Music-Themed Activities Pack Key Stage 2 Just Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Educational and fun. A pack of 32, age-appropriate, differentiated, music-themed activities based around Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This resource will give your pupils opportunities to learn about; • The composer, Prokofiev • The orchestra • Instruments of the orchestra • Instrumental families • The story of Peter and the Wolf • Instruments and characterisation Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Homework tasks • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Reviews • Supply work This pack; • Covers a wide range of abilities • Contains activities ranging from 5 to 20 minutes to complete • Can be used over and over again If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music resources from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

World Oceans Day Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing Presentation / Assembly Key Stage 2 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. Over two thirds of our planet is covered by seawater. Most of this water is found in five oceans, which are all connected. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans. But how much do we know about them? World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to celebrate, help protect and conserve our precious oceans. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Raise awareness of the importance of our oceans for all life forms • Reveal a number of amazing ocean facts • Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans • Ask pupils to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans Comprising of a; • 35-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your World Oceans activities. What teachers are saying My students loved this, thank you! If you enjoyed ‘World Oceans Day’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Sound Effects to ‘A Scary Story’ 1 Unit of 5 Music Lessons Key Stages 1 and 2 No Musical Background Needed! Comprising of five fun and engaging music lessons, pupils present a performance of ‘A Scary Story’ by creating a series of sound effects using body percussion, a selection of percussion instruments and a range of everyday objects. Timing is of the essence. ‘A Scary Story’ requires concentration, the ability to listen to others and respond appropriately at the correct time. It can be delivered to a small or large group of pupils. Pupils will develop their; • Ability to present personal views • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Listening and responding skills • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise, detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples • Advice, hints and tips • Suggestions for further learning • A printable copy of ‘A Scary Story’ • A copy of ‘A Scary Story’ presented through PowerPoint What teachers are saying *Kids were very engaged! *This was a great resource to provide an introduction to sound effects for my 5th graders. My other option was an exploration of freesound.org, but that rabbit hole would have been too much. Thank you for making this! *Extremely satisfied If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved.

Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities Eight Activities Based Around Plants, Flowers and Growing Reception and Key Stage 1 No musical background needed! These creative, fun, practical activities will get your pupils excited about music! Simple to organise and extremely effective, these spring and summer-themed musical activities will support your children in developing their general knowledge and understanding around plants, flowers and growing. Pupils will have opportunities to; • Be creative • Develop their teamworking skills • Develop their knowledge around plants, flowers and growing • Improvise • Follow simple instructions • Listen and respond to a variety of musical sounds • Perform individually, in pairs and in larger groups • Recognise a range of percussion instruments This pack includes; • Clear and concise activity plans with learning objectives • Step-by-step instructions • Sets of questions, in each activity for your support • A printable set of colourful flower pictures • Colourful theme-related pictures presented through PowerPoint • A list of suggested theme-related pieces of music you may choose to listen to with your pupils Perfect for; • Lesson starters • Brain breaks • Lesson finishers •Supply work A small range of percussion instruments is required for some of the activities, but these are not prescriptive; tambourines and/or rain sticks and/or bells, tambours, woodblock and beater and/or claves and/or castanets, drums. Simply use what you have! If you enjoyed Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities why not take a look at these units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Comprising of six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use what you have. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/controlling-sounds-using-percussion-instruments-reception-and-key-stage-1-12848223 Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968

Controlling Sounds Exploring, Creating, Listening and Responding One Unit of Six Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not need a musical background to deliver this unit. Comprising of six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use what you have. Pupils learn how to; Pupils learn how to; • Use percussion instrument appropriately • Follow simple directions • Create a variety of sounds using body percussion and percussion instruments • Identify a range of percussion instruments • Articulate their thoughts • Respond to musical directions for stopping and starting • Control volumes in order that they become gradually louder or gradually quieter • Conduct a group using four directions; start, gradually louder, gradually quieter and stop • Perform as a group and evaluate performances Musical words introduced are; • Applause • Audience • Body percussion • Choir • Conductor • Gradually getting louder • Gradually getting quieter • Orchestra • Percussion instrument • Volume This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Tried and tested tips and advice • Numerous exercises to practise • A 30-slide PP presentation with definitions of musical words, and an end of unit quiz, with answers If you enjoyed Controlling Sounds Unit why not try these other units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. **Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968 Or the Arctic-Themed Music Unit Simple to put together and extremely effective, children learn Arctic facts by rote, using the musical form, call and response. There are at least six music lessons in this unit but depending on the age and ability of your pupils, you may choose to deliver them in smaller chunks. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Or why not save money and buy the Bundle! Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! These tried and tested music lessons do not require you to a have a musical background. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Bass Clef - Name That Note Challenge! Key Stages 3 and 4 No musical background required! Just click and go! Are your students secure with notation? Can they confidently read bass clef notes? This exciting resource gives students over 1000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their bass clef notation skills, in a fun but challenging way. Students are set a series of timed challenges and must name hundreds of bass clef notes. Included are 3 sets of 30-slide bass clef notes, in no particular order, presented through PowerPoint. • Set 1 – Notes within the staff • Set 2 – Same as above plus ledger lines • Set 3 – Same as above plus accidentals (sharps and flats) Each set has three levels. The levels are dictated by a time allocation. • Level 1 Adagio 10 seconds per four-note slide • Level 2 Moderato 6 seconds per four-note slide And The The Ultimate Challenge • Level 3 Allegro 3 seconds per four-note slide! All challenges have music accompaniment. Students record their answers on a prepared worksheet. All answers are included. This pack can be used over and over again! Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Exit challenge • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Notation practise • Review • Starter tasks • Supply lessons This pack includes; • Three sets of 3-level bass clef challenges, presented through PowerPoint • Music accompaniments • Student worksheets • Answer keys If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my store for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab For more bass clef notation practice, why not take a look at - Music Note Naming Worksheets Key Stages 3 and 4 A huge pack of over 50 tried and tested, no-prep, music theory, note naming worksheets with over 2000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble and bass clef notation skills through practise, practise, practise! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-note-naming-worksheets-key-stages-3-and-4-12834955 As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User License for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved. Music by Bensound- Retro Soul, Groovy Hip Hop and Small Guitar.

Bass Clef Note Naming Unit Key Stage 2 Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Get your pupils reading bass clef notes with ease and give them loads of opportunities to practise! A set of 40, no prep, no frills, print-and-go, progressive, music theory worksheets and activities created to teach bass clef notes on the staff, music vocabulary, piano keys and note writing. Tried and tested, this age age-appropriate pack will support your pupils with learning how to read, write and understand bass clef notes. Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Early finishers • Holiday homework • Homework • Independent practise • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Starter tasks • Supply work The no-frills layout makes these suitable for music theory beginners of all ages. This pack contains worksheets covering; • Line and Space Notes • The Music Staff • Higher, Lower and the Same Notes • The Bass Clef • Notes on the Keyboard • Placing Notes on the Staff • Drawing Notes on the Staff • Placing Notes on the Keyboard • Writing Notes • Ledger Lines • Identifying Notes • Creating Musical Words on a Staff • Creating Musical Words on a Keyboard Musical vocabulary covered is; • Bass clef • Clef • Higher and lower • Ledger lines • Line and space • Staff • Stems • Stems This unit is formatted as pdf and has 2 versions so you can; **1. Choose individual worksheets to use and/or Create booklets** If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for lots more music units from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

Treble Clef Note Naming Unit Key Stage 2 Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Get your pupils reading treble clef notes with ease and give them loads of opportunities to practise! A set of 40, no prep, no frills, print-and-go, progressive, music theory worksheets and activities created to teach treble clef notes on the staff, music vocabulary, piano keys and note writing. Tried and tested, this age age-appropriate pack will support your pupils with learning how to read, write and understand treble clef notes. Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Early finishers • Holiday homework • Homework • Independent practise • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Starter tasks • Supply work The no-frills layout makes these suitable for music theory beginners of all ages. This pack contains worksheets covering; • Line and Space Notes • The Music Staff • Higher, Lower and the Same Notes • The Treble Clef • Notes on the Keyboard • Placing Notes on the Staff • Drawing Notes on the Staff • Placing Notes on the Keyboard • Writing Notes • Ledger Lines • Identifying Notes • Creating Musical Words on a Staff • Creating Musical Words on a Keyboard Musical vocabulary covered is; • Higher and lower • Line and space • Staff • Clef • Stems • Treble clef • Ledger lines **This unit is formatted as pdf and has 2 versions so you can; Choose individual worksheets to use and/or Create booklets** If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for lots more music units from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

**Treble Clef - Name That Note Challenge! ** Key Stages 3 and 4 No musical background required! Just click and go! Are your students secure with notation? Can they confidently read treble clef notes? This exciting resource gives students over 1000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble clef notation skills, in a fun but challenging way. Students are set a series of timed challenges and must name hundreds of treble clef notes. Included are 3 sets of 30-slide treble clef notes, in no particular order, presented through PowerPoint. • Set 1 – Notes within the staff. • Set 2 – Same as above plus ledger lines. • Set 3 – Same as above plus accidentals (sharps and flats). Each set has three levels. The levels are dictated by a time allocation. • Level 1 Adagio 10 seconds per four-note slide. • Level 2 Moderato 6 seconds per four-note slide. And The The Ultimate Challenge • Level 3 Allegro 3 seconds per four-note slide! All challenges have music accompaniment. Students record their answers on a prepared worksheet. All answers are included. This pack can be used over and over again Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Exit challenge • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Notation practise • Review • Starter tasks • Supply lessons This pack includes; • Three sets of 3-level treble clef challenges, presented through PowerPoint • Music accompaniments • Student worksheets • Answer keys If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my store for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab For more treble clef notation practice, why not take a look at - **Music Note Naming Worksheets Key Stages 3 and 4 ** A huge pack of over 50 tried and tested, no-prep, music theory, note naming worksheets with over 2000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble and bass clef notation skills through practise, practise, practise! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-note-naming-worksheets-key-stages-3-and-4-12834955 As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User License for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved. Music by https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music-Endless Motion, Going Higher and Evolution.

World Oceans Day Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean 8th June Assembly / Presentation Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans. Our planet depends on the vitality of the oceans to support and sustain it and yet our oceans face major threats as a result of human activity; global climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species and a dramatic decrease in ocean fish stocks. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Raise awareness around the importance of oceans for all life forms • Highlight the major threats our oceans face • Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans • Ask students to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans This can be used as a stand-alone assembly or as part of your World Oceans Day activities. Comprising of a; • 37-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop where you’ll find lots more assemblies from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Mother Teresa Presentation/Assembly Key Stages 3 to 5 Born in Macedonia, August 1910, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu became one of the most famous humanitarians ever known; Mother Teresa. Saint Teresa of Calcutta was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world. Much has been written about the life and legacy of this extraordinary woman. Her example offers up one powerful, yet simple message to anyone who truly seeks to make an impact on the world – There is nothing that cannot be achieved if you have the right focus, passion and determination to make it happen. This age-appropriate assembly aims to; • Explore Mother’s Teresa’s life and legacy • Ask students to think big • Encourage reflection using several her inspirational quotes Comprising of a: • 51-slide PowerPoint presentation including 21 slides containing inspirational quotes from Mother Teresa • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This presentation can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Women’s History Month project. Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more assemblies from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

**Musical Instruments and their Sounds ** 1 Unit of 6 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. Simple to put together and extremely effective, this unit of work can be delivered to small and/or large groups. Comprising of 6 easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around instrument sounds. In this listening-based unit pupils will; • Develop listening skills • Increase musical instrument knowledge • Recognise a range of twenty musical instruments by sight and sound This pack includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Colourful printable worksheets with all answers included • Instrumental sounds presented as MP3 files • Colourful pictures and sounds presented through 171 PowerPoint slides If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab **Musical Skills ** Listening and Responding **Musical Instruments ** Bongo drums Castanets Church bell Cymbals Gong Hand bells Harp Kazoo Kettle drums Metal chimes Piano Ratchet Tambourine Triangle Trumpet Tuba Violin Woodblock Wooden chimes Xylophone Resource Guide In your pack you will find the following resources; • 6 detailed lesson plans • Set of worksheets (Purple Heading) • Musical Instrument Support Sheet (Yellow Heading) • PP presentation containing 171 slides • 3 folders containing MP3 recordings of instrumental sounds; Set A, B & C Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.