This Geography video features Mike Leach reflecting on his most memorable adventures, such as working with mountain gorillas in Central Africa and tracking lemurs in Madagascar. He explains how close observation and respect for local wildlife enabled him to gain their trust. He also shares why geography is important: it helps us understand the interconnectedness of the planet, from water cycles to global ecosystems. Mike concludes by highlighting the impact of climate change and urbanisation, emphasising the need to study how humans, animals, and environments are adapting in a rapidly changing world.
year: Year 1
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Data handling: Introduction to data
Vocabulary display – D&T Y1: Mechanisms: Making a moving storybook
Vocabulary display – D&T Y1: Structures: Constructing a windmill
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Design and technology, Year 1, Structures: Constructing a windmill and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display: Pitch and tempo
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Digital imagery
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Computing, Y1, Creating media, Digital imagery and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Online Safety Rap: KS1 Rhyming Pairs Worksheet
This resource is designed to assist KS1 pupils in crafting catchy rhymes for their rap. This tool provides valuable support for composing engaging and rhythmic verses, making the rap creation process even more enjoyable.
Vocabulary display: What can you see at the coast?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Geography, Year 1/2, What can you see at the coast? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display – History Y1: How have explorers changed the world?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit History, Year 1, How have explorers changed 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 key knowledge and skills.
See the full History: Progression of key vocabulary.