Month: March 2016

All Systems Go… Systems in the human body



All Systems Go... Systems in the human body
All Systems Go by sciencenetlinks.com

Helps students to understand that there are different systems within the body and that they work independently and together to form a functioning human body.

In order to be able to do this lesson, students should understand that most items are composed of different parts and that an item may not work if its parts are missing. Also, they should know that an assembly of parts can perform functions that the single parts cannot perform alone.

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Organs of the Human Body



Organs of the Human Body

Organs of the Human Body by bbc.co.uk

This interactive depiction of the human organs enables pupils to click on each organ in turn and to read about its function, its position and its physical location.

There is also an option to Organise the Organs – an interactive activity in which pupils use the mouse to rotate an image if any given organ and then drag it into its correct position.

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Hit the Button – a number facts game



Hit the Button by topmarks.co.uk

The site says that Hit the Button is easily the best interactive maths game with quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers.

The games which are against the clock challenge and develop a child’s mental maths skills.

Designed for 6 to 11 years olds, the activities can be matched to appropriate mathematical ability. Regular use of Hit the Button can help children to sharpen their recall of vital number facts in a fun way and learning multiplication tables need not be boring.
The Hit the Button App is mobile and tablet friendly and has consistently been in the Top Ten Education Apps on the iPad in the UK since it was launched in September 2015.

The app also features times tables and division questions up to the 12 times table. It is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Hit the Button by topmarks.co.uk

Mr Thorne Does Phonics



Mr Thorne does phonics

Mr Thorne does Phonics

A comprehensive collection of over 200 literacy videos and other materials to support children, parents, teachers and anyone learning to read.

THesse videos are videos available free of charge, this is a remarkable resource and well worth spending a few moments to discover what is available.

This resource can be used in conjunction with Leters and Sounds materials. It also has at least a dozen videos which will be useful in the teaching of grammar.

 

An introduction to the major organs of the human body



introduction to major organs of the human body
An introduction to the major organs of the human body by bbc.co.uk

An animated sequence which tours the human body, picturing and naming the major organs. The job of each organ is briefly explained. The brain, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, intestines and skin are all mentioned.

The clip also stresses the importance of a healthy diet and exercise to keep your organs in good condition.

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2D and 3D Shapes



2D and 3D shape
2D and 3D Shapes by bgfl.org

This interactive activity explains the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. It allows them to explore 2D and 3D shapes and consider their properties.

There are 9 2D shapes in all and 11 3D shapes. There is also a simple worksheet in MS Word format that can be downloaded and printed.

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