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Duration: 50 minutes

Five short films which aim to inspire young learners to produce their own musical compositions, no matter their skill level or musical experience. Varying starting points and approaches illustrate that anyone can produce pleasing rhythms and sounds raging from the simple to the complex.

Curriculum links - Music: experiment with, create, select and combine sounds; understanding of musical composition; improvise and compose music for a range of purposes.

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Episode length - 30 minutes

In this Learning Zone programme for the primary age range, 5 children explain all about their religion and what it means to them.

1. Christianity

Ten-year-old Nathan explains all about his religion, Christianity. Nathan loves building things and playing with his dog Ruby. At church Nathan is an acolyte, so he helps during services. Nathan loves Easter eggs and tells us all about their significance during Christianity's most important festival. Later in the year, he celebrates the birth of Jesus at Christmas - counting down the days on his advent calendar. 13-year-old Kirsty demonstrates how Christians pray and shares how she feels when she talks to God. Kirsty explains her Bible app to us and why using the Bible on a smartphone is easier than using the real thing. Meanwhile, 8-year-old Kiera and Santos are preparing for their first holy communion and 12-year-old Ben gets submerged in water at his baptism. Examines the following: "What is Christianity?"; Easter; Holy Communion; Worship; Prayer; The Bible; Baptism; Christmas

2. Sikhism (Sikhi)

11-year-old Simran explains all about her religion of Sikhism (Sikhi). Simran enjoys reading, playing the harmonium and looking after her little brother Subegh. This year, her dad's organising a massive parade across Birmingham to celebrate the festival of Vaisakhi. Simran loves all the free food at her Gurdwara and sometime preparea some herself with her mum. She goes every weekend to study and learn more about her faith. 11-year-old Taran and his ten-year-old brother Joven have gone one step further and dedicated their lives to being Khalsa Sikhs and wearing the five Ks at all times. Taran explains how he feels now he's committed himself so strongly to his faith. Examines the following: "What is Sikhism?"; The Ten Gurus; Guru Granth Sahib; The Gurdwara; The Five Ks; Taking Amrit; The Khalsa; Vaisakhi.

3. Judaism 

11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism. Charlie is sports mad and thinks the best thing about being Jewish is the food. His family belong to an orthodox synagogue in Manchester. He tries his best to follow the ruls of Shabbat, the weekly Jewish day of rest, but admits it can be tempting to switch on his phone and TV. When it comes to the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, he reveals how it feels to be judged by God. 13-year-old Me-Me, short for Amelia, invites the cameras in to bat mitzvah rehearsal at her Reform synagogue, as she prepares to become a Jewish aduly. How will she feel about this new chapter of her life? Meanwhile, ten-year-old Solly and his family recreate Passover Seder night, to remember how the Israelites eventually left slavery in Egypt. Later in the year, he makes traditional Latkas with his mum to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Examines the following: "What is Judaism?"; Jerusalem; Shabbat; The Torah; Passover; Chanukah; Batmitzvah; Rosh Hashanah.

4. Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma)

14-year-old Simran explains all about her religion, Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma). Simran loves music and photography, and spending time with her younger brother Vraj. Simran and Vraj tell us all about the festival of Rakshabandan that celebrates the love between siblings. During the Hindu festival of Diwali, Simran and Vraj make rangoli patterns and at Holi they cover one another in colourful paints. Simran tells us all about the traditions that take place at Hindu weddings. Simran's younger brother, 12-year-old Vraj. tells us all about the different Hindu gods and tells us how he worships God both at home and at the Mandir. Meanwhile, Simran meets with her friends to share stories about pilgrimages they have been on to important Hindu religious sites. Examines the following: "What is Hinduism?"; Raksha Bandhan; Cycle of Life; Pilgrimage; Hindu Marriage; Holi; Diwali.

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See also: BD0014 Habitats & Adaptations

https://wslr.co.uk/catalog/view/13

Episode length - 30 minutes

Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games unpack the science of evolution.

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Episode length - 30 minutes

Seven short films for the BBC Learning Zone based on the BBC One series The Great British Year. Aimed at four- to six-year-olds, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter encapsulate the essence of each of the UK's seasons, and Four Seasons shows the stunning transition in the countryside through an entire year. Spring Babies shows birds working hard to make nests, incubate their eggs and rear their young in spring. Leaf Eaters show the crack demolition squad of worms, fungi and slime moulds which break down the leaves in autumn.

Curriculum links - Science: observe changes across the four seasons, observe and describe weather associated with the seasons

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This resource is available for loan to LRH member schools only. Please contact us at wslr@wiltshire.gov.uk to discuss membership options.

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Bring your Castles topic to life with this augmented reality flashcard set. Scan the cards to view, rotate and zoom in on 3D models created from LRH's very own castles model collections. Tap on the "hotspots" to access relevant external URLs carefully chosen to further expand pupils' learning.

Pack includes: 

Motte and Bailey Castle (Castle Bromwich)

Farleigh Hungerford

Nunney Castle

Wardour Castle

Download the FREE Zappar app to your devices and scan the cards. 

Please contact us for more information or help. 

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Episode length - 40 minutes

We think of the Vikings as marauding warriors from Scandinavia who attacked Britain, but they were much more than this. They were explorers, traders, and adventurers too. In four ten-minute films, based on the BBC Two series Vikings, Neil Oliver explores the real Vikings at home and at sea behind the popular image.

Home Life 

Viking Ships

Trade 

Invaders and Settlers 

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Episode length - 30 minutes

Dick and Dom learn about the genuises whose ideas, creations and discoveries have shaped our world. In this series they look at technology.

1 - Space Tech - Dick and Dom look at the stars and reveal three geniuses whose technology ideas have pioneered space travel. The boys go to NASA to see where real astronauts train before going to space, meet the man who sent the Rover to Mars, and get to drive a real space vehicle.

See also: BD0017 Earth and Space (KS2)

https://wslr.co.uk/catalog/view/4806

2 - Robots - The boys reveal three geniuses whose ideas have changed the world of robotics, and the come face to face with one of the world's largest humanoid robots.

3- Technotoys - Dick and Dom get to play with the coolest toys with tech from both the past and the future. The boys reveal three geniuses whose ideas have changed the way we play and get to ride a real-life hoverboard and drive a full-sized remote-controlled car.

4 - Communication - Dick and Dom look at how technology has changed the way we communicate and the geniuses behind the innovations. From how a film star's idea to help win World War II led to Wi-Fi, to how technology may one day allow us to communicate just using our brains.

5 - Superhuman Tech - Dick and Dom attempt to become superheroes by using technology to have superpowers. They reveal three geniuses whose inventions allow us to do the impossible, from breathing underwater to having superhuman strength and even extra limbs! Not only that, Dom becomes a real-life human wrecking ball.

6 - Super Transport - Dick and Dom look at the geniuses whose ideas have changed travel and explore how people might travel in the future. They visit Germany to get a ride in a driverless car and attempt go hyperspeed when they make their own mini version of the future of transport.

7 - Dick and Dom's Tech - Dick and Dom travel through time to look at five of their favourite technological innovations that have changed the way we live at home. With the help from tech experts, their celebrity friends and science buddy Fran, they look at how these inventions work and how they have changed the way we live.

8 - Absolute Tech Genius- The eight finalists are put through their paces, with the top three flying to the US to meet Apple design boss Jonathan Ive, before the winner is crowned.

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Episode length - 15 minutes

Animation about a boy whose toy dinosaurs come to life and transport him to a magical world. Based on the books by Ian Whybrow.

See also: BD0009 Dinosaurs

https://wslr.co.uk/catalog/view/9

 

1 - Yeehaw!

2 - Somebody's Moving

3 - Is That Really a Lamp?

4 - Aaaargh Treasure!

5 - Hurray for Pizza!

6 - Join the Parade

7 - Choo! Choo!

8 - Cool Shadow

9 - Do You Like My Tent?

10 - Home

11 - It's An Alien!

12 - I Want to Make a Movie

13 - Jungle Harry

14 - Emergency!

15 - Dino Snap

16 - I've Got Giggles

17 - I'm Really Hot

18 - The Silly Pencil

19 - Now You See Me…

20 - It's An Elephantostrich

21 - My Hair is Short

22 - School's Out

23 - Where did the Wind Go?

24 - There's Got to be Something!

25 - That's Strong

26 - I'm on a Quest

27 - What Does This Key Open?

28 - What's Thunder?

29 - Once Upon a Time

30 - Superheroes Don't Dance

31 - I Love Strawberries

32 - I Wish I Could Fly

33 - What a Cold Nose!

34 - Want to Help?

35 - Harry, Bug Hunter

36 - Zoooom!

37 - I'm King Harry

38 - Mirror Mirror

39 - Splash!

40 - I Want to Go Faster!

41 - Two Plus Two

42 - My Tooth Came Out!

43 - Costume Party

44 - Harry the Explorer

45 - I Wish it Were Yesterday

46 - I See a Seashell

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Duration - 40 minutes

Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers go on an adventure with three very funny little pigs. Will the pigs manage to build the perfect house or will the Big Bad Wolf get in the way? Delightful retelling of the traditional story, featuring dance performances by the Northern Ballet.

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Episode length - 15 mins

Dr Chris and Dr Xand Van Tulleken return to explore the most interesting and unusual aspects of the known universe.

See also: BD0017 Earth and Space (KS2)

https://wslr.co.uk/catalog/view/4806

1 - In the first episode, the pair find out how gravity formed all the planets and stars - with a little help from Professor Brian Cox, who explains how people will float in space.

2 -  Doctors Chris and Zand van Tilleken look at meteors and explain what happens when a meteorite crash lands on Earth, as well as explore the huge craters they make

3 - Chris and Xand van Tulleken learn about the length of days, and how they get longer thanks to the moon, Dr Maggie investigates whether a full moon really does make people act weird

4 - Dr Chris and Xand Van Tullken discover how the moon affects the Earth's oceans and tides, and Dr Maggie investigates if a full moon has strange effects on people

5 - Chris and Xand van Tulleken learn about the moon and how it is getting farther away from Earth, Dr Maggie tries to measure the distance and Kate Humble views a total solar eclipse

7 -  Dr Chris and Dr Xand find out how satellites move around in space, and expert Dr Maggie demonstrates how they stay in orbit around Earth despite their size

8 - Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken learn about the angle of the Earth's spin and how it affects things including the four seasons. Plus, their friend and physicist Prof Brian Cox explains what the wild weather is like on other planets, and what makes Earth the best place to live

9 -  Chris and Xand van Tulleken learn about sunlight and the Northern Lights, as they discover how an invisible force provides the Earth with protection from deadly solar winds

10 -  The presenters ask if there are aliens in the universe. Their friend Brian Cox explores the planet Mars to find out if alien life forms could survive on its surface, and he also visits a giant ice cave to look for signs that life might exist in the extremely cold parts of the solar system

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