year: Year 5

Vocabulary display – History Y5/6 (B): What can the census tell us about local areas?

Teacher video: The Solar System

This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils explore how scientific models of the Solar System have changed over time.

Pupil video: Ptolemy, Alhazen and Copernicus

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.

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.

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