Hot Topics: Pirates (Teacher Resource) by Peter Riley (author), Colin Elgie (illustrator), Linda Jones (illustrator), Sally Scott (illustrator), and Laszlo Veres (illustrator)

Get creative with the curriculum by making the most of topic work. The Hot Topics series of ready-to-go resources makes it easy and inspiring to teach your favourite topics – and tick off several learning goals at the same time.

• Cover more subjects in less time with engaging cross-curricular lessons

• Create brilliant displays, experiments, models and craft projects

• Each book contains all the lesson plans, activities, games, craft templates and instructions you’ll need

• A whole-term topic that kids love, with differentiated lessons for three age groups

Find out how just one topic about pirates can help your pupils explore history, geography, science, creative writing, art and many other curriculum areas. Here is everything you need to teach your topic from start to finish, including lesson plans with clear learning objectives, photocopiables and templates.

“Hot Topics are packed with activities that are interesting, diverse, exciting and stimulating for children and teachers alike.” Jane Lord, primary teacher