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All about the Great Barrier Reef

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:49:05 +0000

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What's it all about?

Take a dive into the extraordinary waters of the Great Barrier Reef. If you are teaching a topic on oceans or the environment this handy resource can help with explainers on the history and biodiversity of the reef, as well as information on why its animals and plants are in danger.

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This wonderful resource came from The Week Junior magazine. This fantastic magazine, written specifically for 8-14 year olds, includes the top news stories of the week plus science and technology, animals and the environment, books, sport and much more.

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Prepare To Land on Mars

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:38:20 +0000

In February 2021, the Red Planet got a new resident – Perseverance, NASA's latest and most advanced rover. This selection of articles from The Week Junior Science+Nature provides an insight into the exciting alien world that's currently being explored.

Meet Perseverance

We reveal everything there is to know about the robot explorer heading to Mars to unlock the Red Planet's biggest secrets.

Discover the Marscopter

A futuristic drone will become the first aircraft to fly through the sky of another planet.

Do you want to go to Mars?

“For or Against” We ask whether you would be the first human to travel to Mars? Read this For or Against piece before you decide.

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Topical Tuesdays – Biodegradable Plastic Science Resource

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:34:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about biodegradable plastics, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Debating whether newer bags that only take three years to decay are OK, or whether that's still not good enough
Listing as many words as possible that begin with the prefix ‘bio’
Writing a five-sentence story that follows a plastic bag's voyage from a shop all the way into the ocean
Investigating how much food these bags can hold, given they have a weight limit of 2kg. How many ways can children get 2kg of food into a bag using different items?

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Topical Tuesdays – Kapow

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:20:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about some new words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Hold a debate on why language evolves, and whether it should
Write a two- or three-paragraph story using the words: kapow, padawan, ange, nomophobia and summum malum
Create definitions for these made-up words: breffingle, nopperhast, yoochitrat
Find three three English words that originated from Anglo Saxon, Norman, Viking and Indian cultures

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Topical Tuesdays – Monkey Behaviour

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:17:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about monkey behaviour in Asia, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Debate, if we could communicate with animals, whether we should? Or would that just lead to humans exploiting them even more?
Imagine you are a long-tailed macaque who has just discovered how to use stones to get seafood out of shells. Write an advertisement that you would use to persuade your fellow macaques to use stones too
Write a short funny sketch in the form of a playscript in which one macaque is trying to get his friend to use stones to crack open shells but the friend doesn’t like the idea of using this new ‘technology’
Research another example of animals learning a new behaviour, especially if it shows them adapting to the human world.

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Topical Tuesdays – Viking Treasure Stolen

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:13:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about Viking Treasure, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Most detectorists are honest and report their findings, but not all. Debate whether you think it is time to ban metal detectoring unless it is being done as part of a recognised archaeological group. Or do you think detectorist should have the freedom to pursue their hobby independently?
Write a set of instructions detailing what you should do if your metal detector has just signalled that it has found something that could be interesting or valuable under the ground.
Imagine you are a detectorist who has discovered a hoard of treasure. Write a diary entry describing your day, remembering to use the first person and powerful words to describe both your find and your feelings.
What are the top three biggest treasure hoards ever found in the UK? Say where and when each find was made and give an outline of what was discovered.

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Topical Tuesdays – Found Painting Sells for £20m

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:06:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about a painting that sold for £20m, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Hold a debate on the public's right to see famous artworks. What happens when private owners pay for such pieces, rather than galleries getting them?
Imagine something that you've drawn or painted sells for auction like this painting did. Write a short, humorous tale about it
Write an account of a time you've been to a museum. What did you find interesting? Why?
See if you can find out the top five most expensive paintings of all time. Who painted them? What are they called? What do they depict? And how much did they sell for?

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Topical Tuesdays – Staying the Distance

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:02:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about a heptathlon athlete and her long road to her recent gold medal win, as well as accompanying activity ideas:

Discuss whether we should always follow our dreams like Katarina Johnson-Thompson, or whether sometimes it’s better to concede defeat and move on.
Write a story about an occasion where you showed grit and determination and how you felt during the highs and lows.
Write a short play script about a devil and angel on Katarina’s shoulders and what they might have said to persuade her to give up or carry on.
Explore what a decathlon is, and what people who take part have to do.

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Topical Tuesdays – Atlantic Ocean Rowing Record Smashed

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about a new Atlantic Ocean rowing record, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Rowing across the Atlantic is undoubtedly an amazing achievement, but is it time to ask the simple question: what’s the point? Debate whether that same strength, courage and determination have been put to better use? Or if we should always celebrate such efforts
Imagine you are one of the brothers. Write a diary entry for the day when you finally arrived at Antigua, describing how you felt emotionally as well as physically using your most powerful words.
Write a short poem about this news story based on the children’s rhyme Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Research the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean by as many different forms of transport. Give the names of the main people involved and the date when each crossing was made

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Learn All About VE Day

The Week Junior Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 02:23:00 +0000

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Celebrating the end of war in Europe

Add some breadth and depth to your lessons on the Second World War with fresh new cross-curricular lesson ideas. This lesson plan and article looks at the events of 8th May 1945, VE day, and explores other significant events in the Second World War.

This FREE download will help enhance lessons across the curriculum including English, Maths, Geography, PSHE, Science, History, Art and Music.

Practise comprehension skills with question types including retrieval and inference
Nurture exciting writing outcomes including creative, persuasive and script writing
Explore the music that was made famous during the Second World War
Plus much more...

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All About RNLI

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:47:00 +0000

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This new pupil resource is about a charity committed to saving lives at sea: the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). Do your pupils know the RNLI's top tips for staying safe in water? In this article, discover the answer to this question, as well as many more.

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Learn about the history of the RNLI
Find out when the first life jacket was made
Explore what it's like to volunteer for RNLI
Discover three of the RNLI's most memorable moments

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All About Thanksgiving

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:55:00 +0000

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Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the US – a chance for people to celebrate with their family and friends. Dating back to 1621, the day is one of the most popular days of the year for people in the US. In this article your pupils will learn about why this day holds such resonance for Americans and how it is celebrated.

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Learn about the history of Thanksgiving
Find out about the traditional dishes associated with Thanksgiving
Explore the celebratory activities that take place to mark the day
Discover the connection between Black Friday and Thanksgiving

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All About Autumn

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:09:10 +0000

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Autumn is a season of celebration. In America and the UK, people dress up to mark Halloween, and in Mexico, El Dia de los muertos is celebrated.

Use this resource to teach pupils about:

Defining an equinox and how it is related to the change of seasons
Discover why nature changes from lush greens to muted tones of yellow, orange and brown
Learn about autumn’s significance in different countries

This article gives students a better understanding of autumn and how it is perceived around the world.

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All About Sand

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:33:00 +0000

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Many of the most popular beaches along the British coastline are covered in golden sand which is perfect for playing and building towering sandcastles with a bucket and spade. But do your pupils know exactly what sand is, how it is created and what we use it for? In this article your pupils will find out the answers to all these questions and many more!

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Discover how sand is made up of lots of different things
Explore how sand can be used in making art
Learn about the world’s tallest and smallest sandcastles
Discover how to make the perfect sandcastle

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All About the Berlin Wall

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:30:00 +0000

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It’s 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the reuniting of Germany. After the Second World War, Germany was split in two and the Berlin Wall was used to stop movement between the east and west.

In this feature, you and your pupils will learn:

Why the wall was built.
What this meant for the people of Berlin.
How its fall marked the end of communism.

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All About Charles Dickens

The Week Junior Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:44:00 +0000

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This new pupil resource is about the man who invented Christmas books; Charles Dickens. Do your pupils know his infamous festive tale called 'A Christmas Carol'? In this article, discover the history of this book, and more.

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Learn about Charles Dickens' early life
Find out when the first Christmas book was published
Discover the adaptations of his most famous book
Explore other books that he wrote in his successful career

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Topical Tuesdays – 50p Coin

The Week Junior Staff — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:22:00 +0000

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This PDF resource includes an article about the 50p coin anniversary, as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

Discuss whether going cashless is possible in our society, or if that's a bad idea. Are electronic payments too risky to rely on completely?
If you were to create your own 50p, what person or event would you put on it and why? Write a persuasive article about your choice
AA Milne's poem ‘Halfway Down’ takes a wistful, child’s perspective of a special place. Rewrite that poem from the point of view of a child whose favourite coin is a 50p piece
See if you can discover other significant events that happened in 1969. Briefly describe which five you think are the most important, and why

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Topical Tuesdays – Thousands of Children Without Books

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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A study by the National Literacy Trust has revealed that more than 380,000 children in the UK do not own a single book.

This PDF resource includes an article about this study, as well as accompanying activity ideas:

Debate whether it essential for children to own books? After all, you can borrow books from libraries or read them on electronic devices, both of which save trees. Or do you think that it is important to have books in your house because sometimes you can’t get to a library, and not everyone has electronic devices.
Write a review of a good book you have read recently. Remember to say what it is and who wrote it and give a brief summary of the plot before explaining what you thought of it.
Write a letter to your favourite author, telling them how much you enjoy their books. Try to add two or three interesting questions to ask the author about either themselves or the characters in their books.
What are the UK’s all-time top 10 favourite children’s books? Find some research that has looked into this question and write down the titles and authors of those books. Indicate which ones you have actually read or had read to you.

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Topical Tuesdays – Children Are Not Connecting With Nature

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:30:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

A new National Trust survey of over 1,000 children and 2,000 adults, found that more than three quarters of children aged between eight and 15 rarely or never listen to birdsong, and that even more never watch the Sun rise (90%), look at clouds (79%) or smell wildflowers (83%).

This PDF resource includes an article about how children can connect with nature , as well as accompanying activity ideas perfect for learning at home or in school:

If connecting with nature is so important, debate whether we should we make it an official part of the school week, or if it's perfectly acceptable not to be interested in nature.
Write a recount of the last time you spent in a natural environment. Describe where it was and what you saw, smelled, heard and felt.
Write a pretend persuasive letter from nature to you, begging you to spend more time with it.
Identify three to five different species of bird that you have actually seen in the wild near where you live. For each one, provide a description (and, if possible, a sketch) as well as brief details about its key characteristics.

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Rosalind Franklin

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:57:00 +0000

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Find out about Rosalind Franklin and her research

Celebrate National DNA Day on 25 April, which marks the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953.

Find out about Rosalind Franklin’s journey to revolutionising how we see DNA today.
Learn why her groundbreaking work went mostly unrecognised.
And, delve deep into science to learn what exactly DNA is.

This resource provides a fascinating insight into the 20th century’s biggest discovery and the unsung hero behind it.

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All of these wonderful experiments and activities are just a small part of what is available within The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine every month. This fantastic magazine, Science+Nature coverwritten specifically for 8-14 year olds is designed to unlock the fascinating world of STEM subjects for 8-14 year olds.

Each issue is jam-packed with mind-blowing facts and incredible information, that will ignite your pupils' curiosity and passion for discovery, as it reveals the hidden ways that science is in everything. It also provides you with a simple and easy way to add breadth and depth to your science curriculum.

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All About Autism

The Week Junior Staff — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:36:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

People all around the world have autism, but what exactly is it? And how does it affect them? This article includes details about:

What autism is
How autistic people behave
The causes behind autism
What to remember when talking to someone with autism

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A Non-Fiction Unit of Work Using the Week Junior

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:52:00 +0000

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Joanne Kaye from St Bede's Junior School in St Helen's shares her Year 4, 5 and 6 lesson plan for a non-fiction unit of work.

"I ran this English lesson with our Year 4 class using an article about the sale of a David Hockney painting as a lesson starter and a feature on St Andrew's Day for the main lesson on persuasive writing. The lesson covers objectives from across the curriculum and our children loved coming up with their persuasive pitches to visit Scotland."

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The Week Junior magazine is written specifically for 8-14 year olds, includes the top news stories of the week plus science and technology, animals and the environment, books, sport and much more.

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All About The Mabinogion

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:27:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Delve into the mythical world of dragons, giants and magic that is The Mabinogion. This collection of medieval Welsh tales are said to have influenced stories about legendary figures such as King Arthur and the wizard Merlin.

Find out who wrote the tales.
Learn about the four different branches, which tell of Pwyll, Branwen, Manawydan and Math.
Uncover the noble quests, heroic acts and bizarre events that take place in the stories.
Learn about their influence on modern literary works such as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

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Heroes of Science: Anne-Marie Imafidon

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:28:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Meet Anne-Marie Imafidon – the maths genius inspiring the next generation of young people in science.

Learn about:

Her mission to encourage everyone to discover the joy of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
The organisation that she set up in 2013 – Stemettes.
Why she wants to change the way women in science are viewed.

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This fascinating article about Anne-Marie Imafidon, comes from The Week Junior Science+Nature. This fantastic magazine, written specifically for 8-14 year olds is designed to unlock the exciting world of STEM subjects for 8-14 year olds.

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Enrich STEM teaching and learning with up-to-date research
Engage pupils in STEM with exciting features covering a wide variety of subjects
Encourage pupils to work scientifically with opportunities to run experiments, collect evidence and explain their findings
Stimulate debate and reasoned argument around current scientific issues

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All About Cyber Hacking

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:10:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Despite the perks of the internet, the cyber-world has been opened to a rising amount of crime. The Government is now dedicating more resources to battle cyber-crime such as hacking. Take a look at this issue to learn about:

Cyber-hacking
Differing "hats" of hacking
Staying safe online

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All about board games

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:45:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Millions of people are affected by cancer, but what exactly is it? This issue covers the topic of cancer and what scientists are doing to cure it. Information included:

How people get cancer
How you can help a cancer patient
Treating cancer

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All About Investigative Journalism

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:15:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Want to teach your students about investigative journalism? This issue explains:

What it is
Why it's important
Why it can be dangerous.

The issue also names a few famous reports within the field of investigative journalism.

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All About Hoaxes

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 06:06:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

If something mysterious gets photographed, it must be real, right? This issue includes accounts of hoaxes that fooled the world into believing they were real. More information on:

Why people create hoaxes
Specific instances of hoaxes

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All About Investigative Journalism

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:15:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Want to teach your students about investigative journalism? This issue explains:

What it is
Why it's important
Why it can be dangerous.

The issue also names a few famous reports within the field of investigative journalism.

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All About Lego

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:03:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Did you know the world's largest company produces the smallest toys? Teach your pupils about Lego and the craze that continues to grow. This issue includes:

The Lego story
Three crazy creations
The master builder

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All About the London Underground

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:46:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world, used by 1.37 billion passengers per year. This fact-filled feature covers:

The original idea
A historical timeline of the tube
Lots of interesting facts and figures
The future of the Underground

Teaching pupils all about the complex railway under the UK’s capital will be simple with this resource.

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Guest Blog From Libby West Student at Shelfield Ormiston Academy

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:10:00 +0000

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Class 8A1's trip to Jodrell Bank

As winner of The Week Junior Roving Reporter competition Libby West took her class from Shelfield Ormiston Academy on a day trip to Jodrell Bank. Here's Libby's account of the day.

On Monday 11th June 2018, class 8A1 went on a trip to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. Here we would learn about different elements of science and would get to see the world’s third largest radio telescope!

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Despite the delay from the coach, we eventually got there at around 11:30 where we went straight into our first session about gravity. In this session, we carried out a practical where we investigated how fast gravity pulled an object down towards the ground.

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Once we had finished the session, we were allowed to explore around the discovery centre. Here there were many activities to take part in such as experiencing the big bang!

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After having a look around, we were taken back into the classroom to complete another session – this one about space and the ISS (International Space Station). We completed another practical involving: a balloon; a piece of string; a straw and some sellotape. Our aim was to try to get the balloon to travel from one end of the string to another. This was very enjoyable!

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Once finished, we headed outside to have some lunch and to have a look around the gift shop. After about 10 minutes, we headed back onto the coach where we set off to come back to school.

Overall, the day was very enjoyable and Jodrell Bank was a great experience!

By Libby West 8A1

All About the Queen's Coronation

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 05:45:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Ever wondered how the Queen became the Queen? This issue covers Queen Elizabeth's coronation and the traditions involved in the ceremony. You’ll find lots more information on:

What a coronation is
Coronation ceremony traditions
Details about what happens after the ceremony
And even the sandwich filling coronation chicken!

This All about is a great way to teach pupils about British traditions and the Queen.

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All About Burns Night

The Week Junior Staff — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:10:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Burns Night celebrates the life of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, each year with a series of weird and wonderful traditions. This All about feature covers:

What started Burns Night
The traditions
Worldwide celebrations
A recipe for cranachan

Burns Night isn’t familiar to many children so this feature is perfect for them to gain an understanding of it.

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All About the National Health Service

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:13:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

The National Health Service (NHS) began in 1948 and was the "envy of the world". Why not learn all about the NHS and its history in its 70th year with some facts and figures in this insightful feature from The Week Junior. Find out about

What life was like before the NHS
Who founded the NHS
How the NHS has changed over time
What the future looks like for the NHS

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All About North Korea

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:27:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

North Korea often appears in the news, but how much do you actually know about this secretive nation? This All about feature explores a country that is mysterious to many young readers, covering a wide range of fascinating topics, including:

North Korea’s history
Its leader
Life in North Korea
Its relationship with both allies and enemies
Its nuclear programme

This feature will give pupils a simple way of understanding the country’s past and its place within the wider world.

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Real News

The Week Junior Staff — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 01:19:10 +0000

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Editor Anna Bassi speaks to Libby Norman from Absolute Education

In a world beset by fake news, how do we help young people understand what’s really going on and discern fact from fiction? That is the question of the day in many schools across the country. In this article our editor Anna Bassi discusses how we can help children make sense of the world they are living in, hone their critical thinking skills, and form opinions on the things that matter to them.

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All About Water

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:46:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Safe drinking water is a precious commodity that nearly a third of the world's population are forced to live without. Help your pupils understand why water is so important and how we can protect water sources around the world.

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All About the Moon Landing

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:41:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Discover the story behind one of mankind's greatest achievements – the Moon landing on 20 July 1969. This historic event marked the beginning of space exploration.

Learn all about:

The crew
The Saturn V Rocket
The journey to the Moon
Katherine Johnson, who was responsible for calculating a safe flight path
The Moon’s surface

Pupils will also enjoy learning about what it's like to walk on the Moon.

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All About Recycling

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:35:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Help your pupils learn about what happens to the items they recycle.

Find out how glass, metal, paper and plastic are recycled.
Learn about champion recyclers around the world.
Put effective recycling into practice with our simple tips.

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All About the Potter's Potions

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:33:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Plan a Hogwart's-style lesson with this fun All about. Sort the facts from the fiction by looking at the history behind J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry. Learn about Potter’s potions, plants and the amazing art of alchemy.

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All About Frankenstein

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:14:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Do your pupils know the story of Frankenstein – or that it was written by a teenage girl? This All about article celebrates the novel's 200th anniversary.

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All About Yom Kippur

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:46:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

The Jewish festival of Yom Kippur is a fascinating event in the Jewish calendar. It’s a day of fasting, praying and giving to charity for Jews all over the world, which always comes 10 days after Jewish new year – known as Rosh Hashanah. Find out more about Judaism in this All about Yom Kippur feature.

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All About the Titanic

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:41:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Learn all about the gigantic luxury liner, which never made it across the North Atlantic. Find out what went wrong and where the wreck of the Titanic was discovered.

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All About the Holocaust

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:40:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

This All about contains a concise overview of the events that led up to and brought about the Holocaust. The feature includes information on:

The Second World War
How the Holocaust began
The Nazis
Concentration camps
Anne Frank’s diary
Children of the Holocaust

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All About Ramadan

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:33:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Learn all about Ramadan, which lasts for 30 days. Discover:

Why Muslims fast
The five pillars of Islam
Pilgrimages to Mecca
Eid al-Fitr: the end of Eid

Teach young people more about what it means to be a Muslim with this All about Ramadan feature.

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All About Black History Month

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:09:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of black people from all walks of life. This feature covers six black Britons:

Diane Abbott
Chris Ofili
Lennox Lewis
Benjamin Zephaniah
Sharon White
Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Share their fascinating stories and engage your class in the celebration of black history.

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All About Advent

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 04:09:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

This feature is perfect for explaining how Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, including the history of Advent and the traditions surrounding it.

Find out about:

Advent wreaths
Advent calendars
A Victorian Christmas

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All About Greta Thunberg

The Week Junior Staff — Mon, 21 May 2018 13:22:10 +0000

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Find out about Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg is on a mission to save the planet. Have a read through this article to find out:

When Greta's protest started and what inspired her
How the movement has grown
What Greta's message to politicians around the world is

Share this article with your pupils and kick-start a discussion about climate change, protests and what we can do.

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First World War Lesson Plan for KS2

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 12:41:00 +0000

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Why was the First World War also known as The Great War?

The 11th November 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. If you are looking for a new approach to teaching KS2 pupils about the First World War why not try our lesson plan using an article from Science+Nature and one from The Week Junior as a starting point.

Great inventions of The Great War
All about the First World War

Launch an in-depth historical enquiry and explore the events of the Great War, discover how it started, and investigate the amazing inventions and discoveries that happened because of it. Did you know that without the First World War we wouldn't have blood banks and mobile X-ray units?

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Target several aspects of the Key Stage 2 programme of study and develop key skills including:

a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
a local history study
critical thinking skills
decision-making skills
analysis and evaluation skills.

There are also opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom, and link to other areas of the curriculum such as English/literacy, maths, geography, science, D&T, music and SMSC.

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Science+Nature

Great inventions of The Great War is just one of the many fascinating articles featured in The Week Junior Science+Nature each month. Find out more about this mind-bogglingly good magazine and how you can subscribe here.

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All about the First World War is taken from a recent issue of The Week Junior magazine. This fantastic weekly magazine, includes the top news stories of the week plus science and technology, animals and the environment, books, sport and so much more. Find out how to subscribe here.