Knowledge organiser: Sustainability KS2

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Sustainability collection. 

 

This resource is designed to support children as they explore the importance of sustainability in their everyday lives. It introduces key vocabulary, concepts and actions related to protecting the environment and understanding the waste reduction hierarchy of reduce, reuse, recycle. With engaging visuals and clear explanations, this Knowledge organiser helps learners consolidate essential knowledge about sustainability while encouraging responsible habits. Perfect for reinforcing learning in geography and supporting environmental awareness from an early age.

 

Geography, Sustainability, Year 3: How can we use plastic more sustainably? – Reduce

Geography, Sustainability, Year 3: How can we use plastic more sustainably? – Reuse

Geography, Sustainability, Year 3: How can we use plastic more sustainably? – Recycle

Geography, Sustainability, Year 4: How sustainable is our school?

Geography, Sustainability, Year 5: What is fast fashion and why is it a problem?

Geography, Sustainability, Year 6: What actions can we take to make the world more sustainable?

Progression in sustainability

This document demonstrates how pupils’ understanding of sustainability is expected to build as they follow different subjects with Kapow Primary, including:

 

 

The sustainability concepts covered include:

 

  • Appreciation of nature
  • Interdependence
  • Resources and waste
  • Climate change
  • Individual and collective responsibility

Vocabulary display – Science Y5/6 (B): Animals, including humans: Human timeline

This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Science, Y5/6 (B), Animals, including humans: Human timeline 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 scientific concepts and processes.

 

See the full Science: Progression of key vocabulary.

 

Knowledge organiser – Science Y5/6 (B): Animals, including humans: Human timeline (without named genitalia)

Knowledge organiser – Science Y5/6 (B): Animals, including humans: Human timeline (with named genitalia)

Knowledge organiser – What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit History, Year 5/6 (A), What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

 

This resource is designed to support children as they explore the events of World War 2 and their impact on different people. It highlights key vocabulary and events like the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, what evacuation was like, women’s changing roles and the Windrush generation. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

 

Vocabulary display – History Year 5/6 (A): What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

Webinar: Teaching Religious Festivals Progressively in Primary Schools

Join our R&W subject specialists as they discuss how to teach religious festivals inclusively.

Key takeaways include:

  • Progressive teaching across year groups
  • Making community connections
  • Ensuring diverse representation
  • Including non-religious perspectives
  • Differentiating culture and religion

Ideal for teachers and school leaders looking to improve their approach to teaching religious festivals.

Teacher video: Design briefs and criteria

This video introduces design briefs and models how to write effective design criteria, helping teachers support pupils in defining clear, purposeful requirements for their products.

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