History of Religion/Ideas: Full 12 Lesson Unit of Work

This resource is a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. This unit provides excellent foundational knowledge for the study of GCSE Religious Studies.

Lessons include:

• Homework slide
• Review of prior learning
• Title, objective and date
• Key Words
• Knowledge building
• Analysis Task
• Evaluation
• Plenary

Lesson Titles:

1. Origins of Religious/Mythical Thought
2. Influence of Paganism
3. Symbolism and Metaphor
4. Influence of the Ancient Greeks
5. Old Testament vs New Testament God
6. Abraham
7. Is the Old Testament a History or a Prophecy?
8. Who are God’s Chosen People?
9. Spread of Religion
10. Influence of Culture on Religious Ethics
11. Do the Abrahamic Faiths Cause Injustice?
12. Relevance of the Abrahamic Faiths Today

Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding.

There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year.

Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!