A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed age unit History, Y5/6 (A): British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
This resource is designed to help pupils explore the complex roles the Vikings played as raiders, traders, and settlers. It introduces key terms such as saga, oral tradition, stereotype, and balanced viewpoint, encouraging pupils to consider a range of perspectives.
Through illustrated sections, the unit examines Viking raids—beginning with Lindisfarne in AD 793—alongside their far-reaching trade networks and eventual settlement in regions like Danelaw.
A detailed timeline spanning AD 793 to AD 1042 supports a chronological understanding of Viking influence in Britain, including major events such as the Battle of Edington and the rule of King Cnut. This resource supports historical enquiry by helping pupils build vocabulary and analyse evidence from multiple viewpoints.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Science, Year 5, Materials: Properties and changes.
This resource is designed to support the children as they explore the properties and changes of materials. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including conductivity, hardness, transparency and the suitability of materials for different uses. The resource also explains the difference between reversible and irreversible changes, with examples such as dissolving, melting, burning and rusting. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of how materials behave and how they can be changed through physical and chemical processes.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit History, Y1/2 (B), What is history?
This resource is designed to introduce pupils to the concept of history by helping them explore their own past and understand the difference between past and present. It features a personalised timeline beginning with “the year I was born” through key milestones like “first birthday party” and “first day of school”, culminating in “now”. Supporting images and keywords such as memory, living memory, holiday, past, and present aid pupils in identifying events that shape personal and collective history. This resource lays the foundation for historical thinking through relatable, everyday experiences.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Science, Year 4, Energy: Electricity and circuits.
This resource is designed to support the children as they explore electricity and circuits. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including how electrical circuits work, the role of components such as batteries, bulbs and switches and the differences between mains electricity and battery power. The resource also introduces circuit diagrams, electrical conductors and insulators and essential electrical safety rules. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of how electricity is used in everyday life.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Science, Year 5, Materials: Mixtures and separation.
This resource is designed to support the children as they explore mixtures and how they can be separated. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including mixtures, solutions and methods of separation such as sieving, filtering, using magnets and evaporation. The resource explains the difference between soluble and insoluble substances and the factors that affect how solids dissolve. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of physical changes and practical scientific processes.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Geography, Y1/2 (B), Where am I?
This resource is designed to help pupils build foundational geographical understanding by exploring maps, aerial photographs, and the use of directional language. It introduces key locational terms such as left, right, behind, close to, and in front of, along with concepts like aerial photograph and map symbols. The UK map is included to familiarise pupils with the four nations and key geography skills. This resource supports early spatial awareness and positional vocabulary, fostering pupils’ confidence in describing location and direction in their local environment.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and Worldviews, Year 6, Religion and the World (Part 1).
This Religion and Worldviews resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how religion interacts with society, culture, and global issues. It introduces key vocabulary such as faith, morality, secularism, philosophy, and worldview, helping the pupils understand different perspectives on the role of religion in the modern world. The pupils will also examine the influence of religion on laws, ethics, and personal identity.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
This Religion and Worldviews resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore key beliefs, teachings, and practices in Christianity. It introduces key vocabulary such as gospel, salvation, disciples, parables, and worship, helping the pupils understand how Christian faith influences daily life and moral decisions. The pupils will also examine significant Christian traditions, symbols, and the impact of Christianity on communities around the world.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, Why Do People Have to Stand Up for What They Believe In?
This Religion and Worldviews resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the concept of standing up for beliefs and values. It introduces key vocabulary such as activism, justice, morality, protest, and commitment, helping the pupils understand how religious and non-religious worldviews inspire individuals to take action. The pupils will also examine historical and contemporary examples of people who have stood up for their beliefs and the impact of their actions.
