A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit History, Year 3, What was important to the ancient Egyptians?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the core aspects of ancient Egyptian civilisation. It introduces the significance of religion, the River Nile, the afterlife, and the development of hieroglyphic writing. Pupils learn about key beliefs such as the worship of numerous gods, the process of mummification, and the importance of the soul’s journey after death. The timeline on page 2 highlights major periods in ancient Egyptian history, offering chronological context. Essential vocabulary is clearly defined, helping pupils develop historical understanding and fluency with terms such as pharaoh, papyrus, and civilisation. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of ancient Egypt.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Art and design, Year 5, Drawing: Depth, emotion and movement.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore drawing techniques that create depth in artwork and introduce them to lino printing. It defines key visual vocabulary such as foreground, middle ground, background, depth, focal point, and main subject—reinforced by visual examples. Pupils are also introduced to influential artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Charlie Mackesy, Elizabeth Catlett, and John Muafangejo. The resource includes a clear, step-by-step guide to the lino printing process, building both technical skill and artistic understanding. It is ideal for consolidating foundational knowledge while encouraging creative experimentation.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit History, Year 4, What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the challenges faced by the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in invading and settling in Britain. It introduces key historical vocabulary such as invasion, settlement, missionary, and kingdom, while examining significant events and figures, including the Viking raids, the spread of Christianity by missionaries like Augustine and Columba, and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Through timelines and summaries of key developments, pupils build a deeper understanding of how different groups shaped British history during this period.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Design and technology, Year 3, Mechanical systems: *New* Pneumatic toys.
This resource is designed to support children as they explore and create toys using pneumatic systems. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts, such as mechanisms, pivots, linkages and pneumatic systems, explaining how compressed air can be used to create movement. The resource also highlights different types of diagrams, including exploded and cross-sectional diagrams, to help the children plan and design their toys effectively. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering practical skills in designing and making pneumatic products.
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Y1/2 (A), Why should we care for the world? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of prominent organised worldviews.
See the full Religion and worldviews: Progression of key vocabulary.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Y5/6 (A), What happens when we die? (Part 2)
This Religion and worldviews resource is designed to support children as they explore beliefs about death in various religious and cultural practices. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts from Dharmic worldviews, including Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Year 1/2 (A), Why should we care for the world?
This resource is designed to help pupils explore the importance of caring for the Earth through religious teachings and moral responsibilities. It introduces key concepts such as ahimsa, stewardship, and responsibility, with references to stories and quotes from religious texts including the Torah and the Christian Bible. Pupils learn about the symbolic role of humans as caretakers, inspired by teachings like Adam being asked to care for the garden, and Muhammad’s compassion towards animals. Through visual prompts and simplified scripture, this resource supports the development of moral reasoning and cross-religious understanding of environmental care.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and worldviews, Year 1–6, Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
This resource supports pupils in understanding the religious and cultural significance of Christmas within Christian belief and broader worldviews. It builds key vocabulary such as incarnation, gospel, nativity, and Messiah, and introduces central concepts like The Fall, resurrection, and The Trinity. The organiser highlights how Christmas is part of a larger Christian narrative about God’s relationship with humanity and the role of Jesus. With clear explanations and engaging imagery, it explores shared global traditions and differences in celebration. This resource is ideal for helping children make connections across religious teachings, vocabulary, and festive customs.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Year 5/6 (A), What happens when we die? (Part 1).
This resource is designed to support pupils in understanding diverse perspectives on death and the afterlife across different religious and non-religious worldviews. It introduces key concepts such as the soul, atonement, reconciliation, and beliefs about the afterlife in Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Humanism. Terms like Jannah, Olam Ha-Ba, Gehinnom, and purgatory are explained, alongside traditions such as Yom Kippur and Dia de los Muertos. The organiser explores how people honour the dead, seek forgiveness, and find comfort through rituals and beliefs, highlighting how views on death are shaped by culture, faith, and personal interpretation. It is ideal for promoting reflection and respectful dialogue about life, death, and legacy.
