Learning & Teaching
Conveying Character Emotion in Key Stage 2 Writing
14 July 2009
Lesson plans and PowerPoint containing suggestions to develop the creative writing skills of Key Stage 2 pupils. The materials examine how a writer can convey a character's emotions through careful use of descriptive language.
Big Questions in Science
17 June 2009
In Science, pupils need to develop their ideas about how and why things happen. Teachers can help pupils to think better by using 'Big Questions'. These questions are often ambiguous, so different pupils might provide a range of answers having interpreted the question differently. When pupils discuss their answers and the reasons for giving them, they often undergo metacognition.
Helping Pupils to Access the Higher Levels in Science at Key Stage 3
16 June 2009
The new Science curriculum in Wales identifies 14 skills that pupils might develop. One of these skills, among the most important for any science student, is explanation. As pupils make progress to Level 5 and beyond, they will need to use models of various types to explain things, with increasing sophistication.
Self Evaluation of Geography in a Primary School
10 June 2009
Downlaod a template for self-evaluating Geography in a primary school based on the Geographical Association Quality Mark.
Local Studies Key to Support Kabo's Diary
10 June 2009
Downladable key to use with Local Studies software based on the Popular Kabo's diary book from the Gerry's World series.
5Ws - Comparing Localities in Wales
10 June 2009
A 5Ws template to encourage pupils to ask geographical questions. This one is based on locations in Wales.
Cardiff Bay Map Symbols for Local studies
10 June 2009
Downloadable key based on Cardiff Bay for use with Local Sudies software.
Geography Optional Assessment Materials
09 June 2009
Editable vesrions of the KS2 optional assessment materials for Geography to download and adapt.