Landscapes in a Box
Resources:Used shoe boxesAssessment cover sheet and peer marking sheet for follow up.What to do:This idea was found from the DigGeog website (Original activity by Alan Parkinson via an Article in […]
Class (B)logs…
Image from- http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/ *UPDATED*Resources:Platforms such as www.edublogs.org What to do:We have all heard of flipped learning right? Click here for some information. However, this post isn’t about the flipped learning model as […]
Piece of the Puzzle
Resources: Need an A3 or A4 piece of paper, cut into shapes- that connect together like pieces of a puzzle. What to do: When organising groups you can get students […]
Roots and Fruits
Resources:None. (A picture of a tree displayed may be helpful.)What to do:When asking students to plan, ask them to complete this activity called roots and fruits. I have used this many […]
Thumb Prints
Resources:Some images of thumb prints. Image from http://artclassinspiration.blogspot.co.uk What to do:Students can use this activity in a variety of ways. The idea is to make a large scale thumb print either […]
#CultureBoxED
**Pairs can be found here!** Please note the change in hashtag from the very first one of #CultureBox to #CultureBox2. We are now using #CultureBoxED What is #CultureBoxED Watch these […]
Homework Challenge
Resources:Nothing!What to do: Don’t give them a time frame, don’t give them any real structure… just see what they come up with!Variations:Adapt the tasks?
History/Geography Plasters
Resources:Click here for the History Plasters and here for the Geography plasters (adapted from my plasters- these have been made by https://twitter.com/Shaun_80) What to do:When correcting common mistakes use the HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY […]
Instant Punctuation
Resources: You will need a PC or Mac with a projector for this activity. An interactive board makes it easier, but is not essential. You can download the software for […]
Inspiration
Resources:Display materialWhat to do:Go round and ask your staff, teachers and support/associate staff the following questions… Before and during your time at this school; What have you achieved? Any qualifications? […]