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A Black History lesson for KS3 and KS4 (11-16s) students on the celebration of Kwanzaa. Students will learn about its origins and conception, what it is and why it is celebrated, who celebrates it, what is involved, the seven principles and much more. I have also included by quick comprehension questions to check understanding, discussion points for you and your group, and extended writing exercises for your students to work on afterwards such as essays, a newspaper article writing activity, a p

Our Narrative Writing Exercise Booklet is an English and comprehension workbook suitable for children aged 7-14 focusing on creative and narrative writing. Includes sections on: story openers, what makes a good story, characterisation, planning, literary devices & techniques, story structure and more. Also includes various exercises, structuring tools and guides, and tentative grading criteria (for the 11+ and other entrance exams) and over 15 titles for students to practice writing their stor

Black History Month & Maths cross-curricular activity covering Martin Luther King Jr. KS3 and GCSE Maths focused (11-16 years old). Answers are included. Maths topics covered include worded problems, division, fractions, ratios and percentages. I’ve included the editable word doc so you can change the questions to suit your learners. If you found this resource helpful, please comment, rate and subscribe to our store. We’ll be releasing Black History Month resources throughout the month (BHM is

This game pack includes five snakes and ladders games. The first are simpler one-step algebraic equations with one unknown. The second includes a pair of brackets. The third includes two-step equations. The fourth has unknowns on both sides. The fifth and final game includes unknowns and brackets on both sides. I’ve played this game with some of my tutees who are primary-aged, and some secondary school students who struggle with these topics and it always seems to bring out their enthusiasm and

n this edition of our Proud to Be series for Black History Month, we look at Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space. Designed for Key Stage 2(KS2), although would b suitable for KS3 also (7-14). Contains a short video on her and her achievements, discussion points, extended writing activities and a wordsearch. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black history and black themed resources thr

The next in our black history month series edition we take a special look at Marcus Rashford. It starts with a quick video interview with him on the Black History Month inspired football boots he released in conjunction with Nike last year, followed up with some discussion points for you and the group to explore and some extended writing activities. There is also a design your own football kit exercise at the end too and I have attached a template for that from TES. https://youtu.be/bQqNAJMDKVAD

Our Times Tables Funpack is an activity book containing 50 pages. Children must help Andre and Lola navigate through a myriad of challenges, games, puzzles, activities, questions and mysteries in order to complete. Suitable for children ages 7-11 and those working on mastering their times tables. Answers included.

A Whole lesson on The Benin Massacre & The Sacking of Benin for Key Stage 3 and 4 students. Features an article going over the details & historical facts surrounding the event. I have also added some quick comprehension questions and discussion points for you and your group, and extended writing exercises for your students to work on afterwards. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black his

A Black Pound Day whole lesson from scratch. Suitable for GCSE and Key Stage 3 Students, although could easily be modified for KS2. Includes a PowerPoint presentation detailing what it is, why it has come about, it's aims, how it helps black communities, why it is important and how to support BPD and what we can do to help. Also attached is a set of activities which can be done individually or in groups. Can be used as a whole standalone lesson or as part of a PSHE course or a black history mont

Black History Month & Maths cross-curricular activity covering Martin Luther King Jr. For Middle & Upper school students. Answers are included. Maths topics covered include worded problems, proportions, division, fractions, ratios and reverse percentages. If you found this resource helpful, please comment, rate and subscribe to our store. We’ll be releasing Black History Month resources throughout the month and we celebrate it all year round! Thanks in advance

In this lesson we examine the Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963. Attached is a short video from Vernon Samuels, the son of Norman Samuels - the first black man to drive a bus after the colour bar was removed. What follows are quick comprehension questions, discussion points for you and your group to go through and some extended writing activities at the end. I have also attached a wordsearch for your students to complete, featuring many of the key words and concepts covered in this lesson (answer key

In this edition of our Proud to Be series for Black History Month, we look at Jesse Owens, arguably the best track & field athlete to have ever lived. Designed for Key Stage 3 (middle school students), although would b suitable for GCSE (High Schoolers) also. Contains a short video on her and his achievements, discussion points, extended writing activities and a wordsearch. Please watch the video first as it contains issues that some students may find upsetting, such as racism and discriminati

Part of our Black History Month Proud to be set of resources. Designed for Key Stage 2 (Grades 2-6), but also suitable for Key Stage 3(Middle School). This resource consists of a powerpoint presentation covering the Notting Hill Carnival, questions, discussion points and extended writing activities. Students will learn about its origins and conception, and about Claudia Jones and Rhaune Laslett-O’Brien, the two ladies responsible for its existence. We’ve attached the exercises as a word doc (as

In this GCSE Lesson we examine the Black Poppy Rose, a symbol designed to recognise the contributions of African, Black, West Indian, Pacific Island and Indigenous communities to wars that date back to the 16th century. Attached is a document from the National Army Museum, which goes into detail on the contribution from people of colour in many wars and conflicts. It is followed by some quick comprehension questions and discussion points for your and your group, and extended writing exercises fo

A Black history Month Business themed Quiz designed for primary and secondary school children. Questions are mixed ability, but are accessible to all. Answer sheet included on the second page. This is the first of three of our themed Black History Month Quizzes, we also have a black history business quiz and a black history music quiz you may like. We also have a couple general quizzes too so please check them out. We will be uploading resources throughout month and beyond so please subscribe an

In this Key Stage 2 (Grades 2-6) Lesson we examine the Black Poppy Rose, a symbol designed to recognise the contributions of African, Black, West Indian, Pacific Island and Indigenous communities to wars that date back to the 16th century. Attached is a short video from the founder, Selena Carty, followed by some questions and discussion points for your and your group, and extended writing exercises for your students to work on afterwards. I’ve also attached a blank poppy template for your stude

A Black History Month Quiz we created for this years theme, ‘proud to be’. Questions are mixed ability, but are accessible to all. I would reccomend 11-16s, but high achieving or savvy KS2 students may be able to do well in this quiz. Answer sheet included on the second page. This is 1 of 2 Quizzes we have created, please check our page to download the other one and we will be uploading resources throughout month so please subscribe and check back regularly. A rating would be much appreciated if

In this English edition of our Proud to be series for Black History Month, we are looking at Black British Sporting Heroes. Designed for 7-14s. Inside is a video covering many of the most successful and widely recognised black British athletes, Quick questions (answers at the back) discussion points for your group and extended writing activities. Also included is a wordsearch and answer key. Also suitable for 14+. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12590495 #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #

A lesson for KS2 & KS3 (7-14 year olds). Students will learn about the recent developments in Barbados, with it becoming a republic & removing the British Monarch as Head of State. Includes a news article covering many of the facts and a brief history, followed by quick comprehension questions to check understanding, discussion points for you and your group, and extended writing exercises for your students to work on afterwards such as essays, a newspaper article writing activity, diary entr