Tom Keyes

A series of questions designed to test and reinforce the understanding of symmetry and right angles. The children have to identify where lines of symmetry lie, draw their own shapes with differing numbers of lines of symmetry, and identify shapes with right angles.

A short powerpoint to explore several different natural and man made materials and their properties. Briefly introduces wood, stone, plastic, glass, concrete, cotton, gold, leather and stone, and suggests questions for further discussion. A great introduction to topics related to materials and characteristics of materials.

A collection of pictures and images designed to provoke discussion about the different language tools that can be used to write a powerful and effective a story setting.

A quick and simple reading comprehension based on a short excerpt from James and the Giant Peach.

A series of questions aimed at discovering the uses of different rocks, asking children to consider their properties and qualities.