Teaching Resources
Teaching Resources
We’re all about supporting young people’s learning, which is why we take the time to create fantastic free resources for you to use in lessons and out on tour!
From our visually striking classroom posters to our popular Top It! card games (great for coach journeys), we invite you to download, print off and enjoy our free resources!
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Geography
NEW – The Iceland Series
It’s been a long time in the planning for us to launch an Iceland Series of resources for teachers. With individual packs to target both GCSE and A-Level teaching, we’ve got you covered! They’re designed to provide teachers with a wealth of practical aids to deliver Geographical teaching on a range of hot topics, using Iceland as an engaging case study.
UNIT 2: Energy Resources – is now live!
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Different Forms of Volcanoes
We’ve put together our ‘Top 5 Forms of Volcano’ to fire up your students’ love of these explosive formations.
5 countries most affected by climate change
Discover more about the five countries most severely affected by the results of continuing climate change.
5 signs of climate change
You’ll find record-breaking stats and insightful diagrams that show just how much the earth’s weather patterns and ecosystems are changing.
Deforestation and Sustainable Management
This helpful resource will help give your students a greater understanding of the important topics of deforestation and sustainable management.
Development Indicators ‘Top It!’ Cards
Each card contains a list of development indicators and the aim of the game is to compare these values to try to top it and win an opponent’s card!
The Anatomy of a Cyclone
This visual resource covers how tropical cyclones form, the conditions necessary and the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
China’s Population Poster
Introduce your students to the true scale of China’s population with this insightful fact file.
Challenge of Natural Hazards
We’ve compiled a ready-to-use classroom resource for you and your pupils – a Knowledge Organiser covering the theme of Tectonic Hazards.
UK Extreme Weather
With the UK Extreme Weather playing such a key part in the UK Syllabus, we have put together a learning resource for you and your students.
Worldwide Extreme Weather
From snow in the Sahara to typhoons in Japan, we recap some of the worst worldwide weather events.
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School Geography Trips
Offering a wide range of destinations, we’ll take your students off the beaten track and provide even more support with our specialist Field Study Tutors and award-winning study resources. Because we believe the best way to learn is through adventure.
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History
WWI Battlefield Teaching Resources
Free downloadable Student Handouts & Poster showing key facts, stats, timelines and the stories of people and key battles during the First World War.
Second World War Timeline
We’ve compiled a timeline of the key events to aid your students learning of the most destructive war in history.
D-Day Factfile Poster
Open your students’ eyes to the significance of the D-day landings with this thought-provoking factfile.
Historical Landmarks ‘Top It!’ Cards
Each historical monument card contains a list of facts and figures and the aim of the game is to compare these values to try to top it and win an opponent’s card!
Battle of the Somme Poster
Bring your students face-to-face with some of the facts of the battle which will hopefully raise questions, spark valuable discussions and ultimately give them a better understanding of the horrors of warfare.
The Berlin Wall Factfile
Explore the key facts and figures about this powerful and lasting symbol of the Cold War, considering its erection, attempts to overcome the barrier, the fall and what remains of this once-dividing structure.
Women’s Roles in the First World War
Before the First World War, British women were largely bound to domestic life. However, once Britain’s men went to fight, women stepped up and took over male dominated roles in factories, on the land, in offices and at the Front.
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School History Trips
By providing a cultural outlook on certain time periods and introducing new ideas, students will be able to explore and interpret evidence outside the classroom and enjoy a whole new learning experience. From the moment you start planning, you’ll benefit from our school travel expertise, curriculum understanding and destination knowledge.
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Languages
5 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language
We’ve put together our top five reasons why learning a foreign language is such a valuable skill. Whether you’re just picking up the basics or fluent in every language under the sun, it’s a whole new way of speaking.
Language Paths Poster
If your students are thinking of a career in Languages, this handy resource will give them an appreciation of the opportunities out there.
Tenses Poster
This helpful classroom resource will help your students get to grips with the tenses.
German Cities ‘Top It!’ Cards
Each card contains information about a particular German city and the aim of the game is to compare these values to try to top it and win an opponent’s card!
French Cities ‘Top It!’ Cards
Each card contains information about a particular French city and the aim of the game is to compare these values to try to top it and win an opponent’s card!
Spanish Cities ‘Top It!’ Cards
Each card contains information about a particular Spanish city and the aim of the game is to compare these values to try to top it and win an opponent’s card!
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School Language Trips
A language trip will create long-lasting memories and a desire to continue learning. From lively cities to relaxed provincial towns, we have a range of destinations to suit all students studying French, German and Spanish from Key Stage 3 to A Level (or equivalent).
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Other
World Fusion Music Poster
Explore a taster of World Fusion Music genres created in collaboration with Jason Andrews (Head of Music at Rednock School)
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General Resources
Anti-bullying Week Poster Pack
We've put together an eye-catching anti-bullying poster pack for printing and displaying.
Safer Internet Day Poster
Here's a printable poster for use in your learning space. This features 5 top tips for keeping yourself safe online.
What Can I Do? Carbon Footprint Poster
We all benefit from making conscious decisions to protect the environment for the future. This poster points out a few handy ways you can help reduce your carbon footprint.
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‘Moving the classroom to the trenches’
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