This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores how scientists have tried to understand the movement of celestial bodies throughout history.
year: Year 5
Teacher video: Day and night and the seasons
This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils understand the causes of day and night and the changing seasons.
Teacher video: How to calibrate a sundial
This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils understand how to calibrate and use a sundial to track the movement of the Sun.
Pupil video: Sexual reproduction in plants
This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores the four key aspects of plant reproduction: flower structure, pollination, fertilisation, and seed dispersal.
Pupil video: Life cycle of an insect
This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores insect life cycles, focusing on both complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
Pupil video: What happens when we die?
Teacher video: Varnas
This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers delivering a lesson on the Hindu concept of the four varnas – Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Shudras – roles that contribute to a soul’s journey toward moksha, or spiritual liberation. Children explore how each varna offers unique life experiences and opportunities for developing wisdom and positive karma.
Teacher video: Samsara
Unit overview: What happens when we die? (Part 2)
This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers delivering a unit that explores the big questions: How and why are we here? How do worldviews affect our lives? And How can worldviews be expressed? Children investigate Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist beliefs about what happens after death, considering concepts such as the soul, karma, reincarnation, Samsara, Moksha, Mukti and Nirvana.