Humanities teaching resources

The Science of Snowflakes 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Weather and climate, 

Pests and pest control 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Biology,  Ecosystems,  Energy and the environment,  A powerpoint to introduce the topic of pests and how they can be controlled. The damage that pests can do is illustrated, along with some examples of pests. A simple introduction to pest control methods is given, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Animated pictures of animals 'speaking' and 'thinking' help tell the story - lower ability classes love it!

Energy 2 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Geography,  Economic activity and development, 

Energy 1 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Geography,  Economic activity and development, 

RME - Buddhism 1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Buddhism,  Complete lesson plan with research activity based upon Buddhsim.

The History of Science Theory 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  History,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Heat and Gases,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Structures and Bonding,  Forces and Motion,  Space,  Electricity and Circuits,  The Periodic Table,  Waves and Particles,  Primary Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  This PPT has been researched to include all famous scientists, inventors and philosophers over the past 20 centuries. It includes the major theories that are visited in both KS3 and KS4. The task is to do a timeline of some or all of the theorists. Includes a definition of 'a theory' and a plenary of guess the famous scientists. Promotes discussion on important theories and inventions.

3 farming activities 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Population and settlements,  Economic activity and development,  Comparing countries and cultures,  Primary geography,  A substantial PowerPoint resource containing 3 ppt activites to use when teaching characteristics of farming. There is a set of pot luck questions in Ahe Question of Sport format, a game of true and false with colour coded answers - an active game to get students out of seats and thinking, and a short pick an answer game suitable for a starter or plenary.

Gunpowder plot 1 Lesson plan,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  17th & 18th Century British,  Crime and Punishment,  A simple PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot. 9 slides

Demographic Transition - Living Graph 1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Population and settlements,  This is an activity which allows pupils to think about the demographic transition and identify the key changes and give reasons. Suitable for Key Stage 3 and GCSE. This is a thinking skills task and consists of two differentiated activities suitable for lower and higher, with extensions. A large screen copy of the demographic transition during the lesson would be desirable also.

Historical dance: Tudors and the Blitz 1 Lesson plan,  3 Others,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Physical Education,  Tudors,  Class Games,  20th Century British,  Ten lessons covering period dance and culture, firstly on 15th Century English dancing and then on dancing in 1940s London during the 'Blitz'

Humanism as a religion 1 Lesson plan,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Ethics,  What do humanists believe? What is the Golden Rule? Why isn’t the Red Cross associated with a religion? How do humanists show their beliefs through their actions?

Introduction to Buddhism 2 Others,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Buddhism,  Five lessons exploring the principles of Buddhism. How can the Four Noble Truths help to answer life’s difficult questions? What are the guidelines for a Buddhist’s life and how might this affect behaviour? How do Buddhists show devotion?

What happens when we die? 2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Comparative Religion,  Christianity,  Islam,  Hinduism,  A look at death and judgement from the perspective of different religions. What makes you really you? What is reincarnation? How do Christians say goodbye to a believer who has died? How do Muslims prepare themselves for the end of their life?

Challenging racism through faith 2 Others,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Citizenship,  Religious Education,  Diversity and Communities,  Ethics,  Five lessons covering racism, civil rights and justice, with focus on the lives of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks

Belief and the moral maze 4 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Comparative Religion,  Ethics,  Ten lessons covering issues of morality and belief. What is your creed? How can you share your beliefs through actions? How do you stand up for your beliefs? How might believers from different religions respond to a dilemma?

Introduction to Hinduism 2 Others,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Hinduism,  What is a supreme power? What does the Trimurti mean to many Hindus? How do people learn from Hindu deities? How does a belief in not harming living creatures affect someone’s life? Why is Divali significant to Hindus?

RE and life's big questions 1 Other,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  PHSE,  Philosophy of Religion,  Ethics,  Personal Development,  Is there a God who knows our thoughts and actions? How can someone communicate with God? How did the world come to be and how should we look after it? How should I live my life?

Marriage ceremonies across religions 1 Other,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Comparative Religion,  Christianity,  Sikhism,  Islam,  Judaism,  A look at love and marriage - why do some people choose to get married? With reference to Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh ceremonies. One lesson on arranged marriages.

Justice, Poverty and Wealth 2 Others,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Christianity,  Ethics,  A look at justice and forgiveness, poverty and wealth, especially from a Christian perspective

Introduction to Islam 1 Other,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Religious Education,  Islam,  Background to the Islamic Faith. Why is the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) important to Muslims? What made Bilal shout, ‘There is no God but Allah’? What are the five pillars of Islam? How was the Qur’an revealed? What is the mosque used for? What does Hajj mean to Muslims? Why do Muslims fast?