year: Year 2
Knowledge organiser – Science Y1/2 (A): Plants: Introduction to plants
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Science, Y1/2 (A): Plants: Introduction to plants unit.
This resource is designed to support the children as they are introduced to the fascinating world of plants. It highlights key vocabulary, plant parts and classifications, such as roots, stems, leaves and flowers, alongside examples of wild plants, garden plants, deciduous trees and evergreen trees. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an early understanding of plant structure and diversity.
Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (A): Plants: Introduction to plants
Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (A): Making connections: Ocean protectors
Vocabulary display – History Y1/2 (B): How was school different in the past?
Knowledge organiser – History Y1/2 (B): How was school different in the past?
Pupil video: The first Sikh Guru
This Religion and worldviews animated pupil video features in lesson 6 of the Religion and Worldviews, Year 2, What is a prophet? unit.
It tells the story of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru and how his experiences helped shape the Sikh worldview.
Children will learn about Guru Nanak’s early life, his special experience of God and the important messages he shared about kindness, equality and living a good life. The video introduces Sikh beliefs such as ‘Ik Oankar’ (One God), meditation and the importance of helping others.
This video encourages children to reflect on what makes someone a special teacher or guide and helps them understand why Guru Nanak is so important to many Sikhs today.
Teacher video: The Sikh Gurus
This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers delivering the unit Religion and Worldviews, Year 2, What is a prophet?. It outlines key learning for Lesson 6, which explores Guru Nanak and the Sikh understanding of a Guru.
The video introduces the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, the first of the ten human Sikh Gurus, and explains how his experiences shaped the core beliefs of the Sikh worldview. It highlights key concepts such as ‘Ik Oankar’ (One God), equality, honest work, prayer and sharing. It also explains the continuing role of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru in Sikhism.
This video breaks down important concepts, helping teachers feel prepared and confident to support children in exploring how the Sikh Gurus are viewed as spiritual guides and why their teachings remain important to many people today.
Pupil video: Stories of Jesus
This Religion and worldviews animated pupil video features in lesson 5 of the Religion and Worldviews, Year 2, What is a prophet? unit.
It shares three well-known stories about Jesus: the feeding of the 5,000, calming the storm and meeting Zacchaeus.
Children will learn how Jesus helped others, performed miracles and encouraged people to change their ways. The stories help children understand why some people believe Jesus was sent by God and think of him as a prophet.
This video encourages children to listen closely, think about what makes someone special and explore what different people believe about Jesus.
