Blueprints
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This resource book for topic work in the 7-11 age group consists of a structured bank of ideas for eight topics, and 56 copymaster sheets. The book is organized around the demands of the National Curriculum, but is also suitable for schools wishing to pursue general topics that are...Read more
This resource book for topic work in the 7-11 age group consists of a structured bank of ideas for eight topics, and 56 copymaster sheets. The book is organized around the demands of the National Curriculum, but is also suitable for schools wishing to pursue general topics that are not necessarily focused on the National Curriculum. For each topic the book provides a topic-web that maps out the topic across the Curriculum and gives an indication of Attainment Targets covered, a list of basic concepts that the topic introduces, and seven practical activity sheets for pupil use.
Offering a wide-ranging collection of background material, facts and ideas for topics and activities associated with Christmas, this book is aimed primarily at teachers of children at Key Stage 2, although the materials are also suitable for those who are not following National Curriculum courses. The first part contains...Read more
Offering a wide-ranging collection of background material, facts and ideas for topics and activities associated with Christmas, this book is aimed primarily at teachers of children at Key Stage 2, although the materials are also suitable for those who are not following National Curriculum courses. The first part contains four cross-curricular topics for use in the last few weeks of the Christmas term; the second consists of two plays, and readings and scripts for a Christmas gift service; and the final part provides background material, activities and hints for saving and using valuable time for both pupils and teachers.
Providing practical and structured activities for ten festivals which are used as a focus for work in primary schools, this book looks at festivals which span a wide cultural and religious range and most of the calendar year. Thus major Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and Christian celebrations are represented,...Read more
Providing practical and structured activities for ten festivals which are used as a focus for work in primary schools, this book looks at festivals which span a wide cultural and religious range and most of the calendar year. Thus major Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and Christian celebrations are represented, as well as popular British folk festivals (Hallowe'en, May Day and Bonfire Night) and American Independence Day. The conspicuous omission is Christmas, which is covered by two separate books in the "Blueprints" series.
Illustrated teacher's ideas and 42 copymasters provide geography resources suitable for studying different places around the world, and for use across the 5-11 age range. In addition to its specific coverage of seven places, the book provides material for the development of a much wider range of geographical skills,...Read more
Illustrated teacher's ideas and 42 copymasters provide geography resources suitable for studying different places around the world, and for use across the 5-11 age range. In addition to its specific coverage of seven places, the book provides material for the development of a much wider range of geographical skills, including mapping and many other aspects of physical and human geography. Each study also has strong links with history.
Suitable for use at Key Stages 1 and 2, this is a wide range of information, ideas and practical suggestions connected with the religious festival of Easter and related springtime themes, such as the legendary and the scientific. No attempt has been made to match the activities and resource...Read more
Suitable for use at Key Stages 1 and 2, this is a wide range of information, ideas and practical suggestions connected with the religious festival of Easter and related springtime themes, such as the legendary and the scientific. No attempt has been made to match the activities and resource material to precise pupil ages, and they can be adapted to suit the needs of individuals and class circumstances.