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Religions To Inspire for KS3 - Buddhism (PDF)

This innovative course gives you the flexibility to deliver Key Stage 3 Religious Education however you want - both thematically and/or by religion. InspiRE comprises two parallel sets of books: Themes to InspiRE, three books (one for each year of Key Stage 3) that cover the non-statutory Programme of Study for Religious Education through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. Religions to InspiRE, seven 'by religion' books that exemplify the themes and expand them from the points of view of the major religions of the UK - in this case Buddhism. Each book is supported by an accompanying Teacher's Resource Book. Religions to InspiRE: Buddhism: - Contains a series of lessons in three major themes - each with a 'big assignment' at the end which allows you to asses pupil's progress against the eight level scale - Engages all your pupils in their learning and enable them to progress with differentiated pupil centered activities and variety of stimulus material for each lesson - Helps you teach, plan and assess learning whether you are a non-specialist or a time-strapped Religious Education teacher.

Religions To InspiRE for KS3: Judaism Pupils Book (PDF)

Religions to InspiRE for KS3: Sikhism Pupils Book (INSP Ser.)

Religious Studies Practice Exercises 13+: Answer Book (PDF)

Contains a full set of answers to the exercises in Religious Studies Practice Exercises 13+. This title includes a comprehensive range of Common Entrance exam-style questions for pupils working towards syllabus A of the new 2011 examination. It is suitable for pupils working towards Common Entrance or entrance exams at 13+.

Religious Studies Practice Exercises 13+ (PDF)

Provides a comprehensive range of exam-style questions based on syllabus A of the 2011 Religious Studies Common Entrance exam. The guide is laid out to correspond with the examination paper and includes sections on Biblical Stories, World Religions and Contemporary Issues, allowing pupils to familiarise themselves with the format of the exam.

Renaissance, Revolution and Reformation: Britain 1509-1745 (PDF)

Written to match the new 2014 National Curriculum with expert support from experienced Head of History, Aaron Wilkes, the third editions of this well-loved series will hook your students' interest in KS3 History whilst helping them prepare for GCSE.

River Boy

One of the classic teenage novels of the nineties, River Boy is an emotional, moving book which has had a profound influence on its readers. Following the story of Jess's dying grandfather, and the marathon river swim Jess becomes caught up in, it uses poetic and surreal images of water and swimming to deal with the difficult subjects of death and loss in an accessible and affecting way. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Angus Book Prize.

River Boy

One of the classic teenage novels of the nineties, River Boy is an emotional, moving book which has had a profound influence on its readers. Following the story of Jess's dying grandfather, and the marathon river swim Jess becomes caught up in, it uses poetic and surreal images of water and swimming to deal with the difficult subjects of death and loss in an accessible and affecting way. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Angus Book Prize.

Robyn (Y Pump #4)

Dyma'r bedwaredd o bum nofel yng nghyfres Y Pump. Mae Robyn ym Mlwyddyn 11 yn Ysgol Gyfun Llwyd, ac ar fin cychwyn ar daith i ddod i adnabod ei hunan go iawn. Ond a fydd pawb ym mywyd Robyn yn fodlon ymuno yn y daith? [The fourth in the series of five books in the Pump series. Robyn is in Year 11 in Ysgol Gyfun Llwyd and about to find their real self. But will everybody in Robyn's life be willing to join their journey?]

Rollercoasters: Trash (PDF)

Soon to be made into a film, Raphael, Gardo and Rat are three street kids who sort through mountains of trash for anything they can sell or recycle. When they come across a mysterious bag amongst the rubbish, containing a key and a wallet, they are soon on the run, using their wits and quick tongues to stay ahead of the police.

The Roman Empire: Student Book

Focusing on the Roman Empire, this is one of a history series which offers teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum.

Roman Invasion (My Story Ser.)

It's AD 84 when Bran, a prince of the Carvetii tribe, is captured by the Romans. A legion of soldiers is marching east, to build a military road. It's hostile country, and Bran is to go with them as a hostage to ensure the legion's safety ... but no one is safe in newly conquered Britain.

Romeo and Juliet (Cambridge School Shakespeare)

This new edition of Romeo and Juliet is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Romeo and Juliet, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.

Romeo and Juliet (Cambridge School Shakespeare) (PDF)

This new edition of Romeo and Juliet is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Romeo and Juliet, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.

Romeo and Juliet (Graphic Shakespeare Series)

Romeo and Juliet is the world's most famous drama of tragic young love. Defying the feud which divides their families, Romeo and Juliet enjoy the fleeting rapture of courtship, marriage and sexual fulfilment; but a combination of old animosities and new coincidences brings them to suicidal deaths. The Graphic Shakespeare Series offers an introduction to Shakespeare's plays, using simplified text and dramatic pictures to bring to life the main characters and key events. Short extracts from the original plays focus on the key speeches.

Romeo and Juliet (Graphic Shakespeare Series) (PDF)

Romeo and Juliet is the world's most famous drama of tragic young love. Defying the feud which divides their families, Romeo and Juliet enjoy the fleeting rapture of courtship, marriage and sexual fulfilment; but a combination of old animosities and new coincidences brings them to suicidal deaths. The Graphic Shakespeare Series offers an introduction to Shakespeare's plays, using simplified text and dramatic pictures to bring to life the main characters and key events. Short extracts from the original plays focus on the key speeches.

Romeo and Juliet (Oxford School Shakespeare) (PDF)

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition of Romeo and Juliet includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes. Romeo and Juliet is a set text for KS3 in England, and remains one of the most popular texts for study by secondary students the world over.

Ruby Redfort, Book 5: Pick Your Poison (PDF)

Meet Ruby Redfort: every smart kid's smart kid. The fifth book in the nail-biting series, created by award-winning author Lauren Child.Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius - you can count on her when you're between a rock and a hard place.There's a lot to lose sleep over in Twinford: there's the snakes and the bivalves, but they aren't half as poisonous as the rumours. With so many twists and turns it's hard to know who to trust, particularly when no one trusts you. Will Ruby make it out in one piece? Well, happy endings are for fairy tales, bozo.

Salem (Oxford Playscripts) (PDF)

An engaging classroom playscript. In 1692, 19 people were executed for witchcraft and the whole village was engulfed in fear. But what actually happened in Salem? This play re-tells the Witch Trials by combining historical evidence with a healthy dose of imagination, and exploring the build-up of hysteria in the village. It covers important issues of prejudice and peer pressure, gang mentality, suspicion and fear.

Savage Stone Age (Horrible Histories Ser.)

Readers can discover all the facts about the SAVAGE STONE AGE such as what they used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in the skull is good for headaches and how to make a Stone Age mummy. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers.

Sblash!

Dyma nofel ar gyfer darllenwyr rhwng 10 ac 13 oed. Mae'n ymdrin â pherthynas rhwng plant ysgol, bwlio, a'r syniad o gorff perffaith. Mae Beca'n cael ei bwlio, ond mae ganddi gyfrinach - mae'n gobeithio cael ei dewis i dîm nofio Cymru. [A novel for girls between 10 and 13 years old mainly. It deals with the relationship between schoolchildren, bullying and the concept of a perfect body. Beca is being bullied, but she has a secret - she hopes to be chosen to be chosen as a member of the Welsh swimming team.]

Schools History Pupil's Book Year 7 (PDF)

SHP History is a major new book-per-year course for Key Stage 3 History. It takes the best of the old and the best of the new to create a dynamic and coherent course for a new generation of history pupils. This is the first book in the series and provides a course for Y7 beginning the big stories of Empire, Movement and Settlement, Conflict, Power, Ordinary Life and Ideas and Beliefs that will run throughout the course, and providing in depth enquiries on key aspects of medieval England.

Science: ISEB Revision Guide (2nd edition) (PDF)

Suitable for pupils working towards science Common Entrance or entrance exams at 13+, this title includes advice for the exams as well as some sample Common Entrance style questions to help pupils identify areas that need further study. It is fully updated for the 2011 syllabus.

Science Dictionary Age 11-14 (PDF)

The practical KS3 Science Dictionary that helps your students use the right word in the right place. It brings the Key Stage 3 Science Framework scientific vocabulary checklist to life in an accessible, attractive student resource.

Science Pathways NI Key Stage 3: Year pupil book (PDF)

Science Framework Year 8 has been written specifically for the new Northern Ireland Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and local examples have been used throughout. This book highlights, within a science context, the importance of developing pupils as individuals, as contributors to society and as contributors to the economy and environment. The clear text and helpful illustrations make the science easy to understand and show how it is relevant in everyday life. The 14 chapters cover all the scientific knowledge and understanding for Y8 as well as highlighting topics such as science in the media and careers in science. Pupils are encouraged to develop their skills in areas such as organising a debate, comparing and contrasting ideas, finding out about science from books and the internet, and carrying out investigations and writing reports.