Writing on the…windows!
Resources: Liquid chalk pens… (Can also be found on eBay/Amazon at a good price) Task: Students writing on windows- or any glass surface!! The pens are easy to wipe off and come in a variety of colours! You can use your windows to add revision topics/key words/specialist language and so on… but why? Students enter and […]
Lego
Resources: Spare lego/board game pieces. How It Works: Give students pieces of lego/game bits and ask them to make/shape/create ‘something’ that links to a keyword/concept previously learnt. For example: Students can make a layout of a court room, design a flag, make some religious symbols, use a car and build a […]
4X4
Resources:A3 paper with the template printed on it How It Works:After students have produced a draft design for a piece of practical work, the 4X4 grid is used to support critical feedback from peers.Using the success criteria, the first student will comment on what has worked well and what would be even better if.The template is […]
KWHL Grid-Research and explore
The KWHL grid can be used in a variety of situations The strength of this process is that it starts from childrens’ ideas, so misconceptions and previous learning can be identified and pupils are very much involved in their own learning. Resources: KWHL grids What do I know? What do […]
Mission Impossible
Resources: Mission Impossible sound track from YouTube,Image(s) to assess previous learning What to do: To assess previous learning place an image/s in an envelope and stick under each students seat before they enter the class. On teachers command of go (play the mission impossible sound track at the same time), students must scramble to find their […]