A variety of outstanding resources made by exam markers for teachers of Religious Education. Currently teaching Eduqas GCSE - Catholicism and Judaism!
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A variety of outstanding resources made by exam markers for teachers of Religious Education. Currently teaching Eduqas GCSE - Catholicism and Judaism!
Feedback is always appreciated. If you take the time to leave us a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
Lesson looking in depth at abortion and the moral issues- at least 2 lessons worth of content.
The lesson begins by defining abortion and giving reasons somebody might want to seek an abortion. Students then explore the law in England regarding abortion.
The next part of the lesson begins by looking at the stages of pregnancy, this is essential in order for students to make an informed decision about ‘when life beings’. A case study of Melissa Ohden is explored, Melissa was aborted at 20 weeks but survived. The lesson then explores the ‘qualitity of life’ debate and looks at the case study of a couple who’s baby would not survive, however the baby did survive. Finally the lesson looks at the debate about who has ‘rights’ the baby, the mother or the father. Students complete a sorting task and organise statements into Pro-Life and Pro-Choice columns.
The lesson then looks at Catholic, Anglican and Humanist views towards abortion.
Finally the lesson looks at the ‘Loose Women’ debate ‘Should the law on abortion be changed’
I think watching abortion on trial would help to create an unbiased opinion. I will add some questions to consider while watching.
Includes:
Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
Emotive Image
Retrieval Starter
Key words - GCSE Specific
Key terms relating to pregnancy match sheet
Sharing Info
Quick Quiz
True/False Learning Check
Video/Questions
Debate
Exam Practice D Question
Challenge Questions
‘Packaway’ Plenary
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This lesson explores Jewish beliefs about life after death. It focuses on the idea that ‘heaven’ and ‘hell’ are not clearly written about in the Torah, but that Rabbi’s have analysed texts and added to the Talmud.
Includes:
starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
retrieval starter quiz with answers
key words
video clip and questions
sharing info
true/false learning check
exam practice d question, already planned for students to expand
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
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Double lesson exploring the scientific beliefs about the origins of the universe for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings.
The lesson explores the views of Stephen Hawking, Georges Lemaitre, Charles Darwin, Paul Davies, Richard Dawkins and Pope John Paul II. The students focus on the scientific theories of the Big Bang and Evolution and Catholic responses to them. I have included information about the Goldilocks enigma as it is covered on the A-Level and provides stretch and challenge for students who are already familiar with other aspects of the lesson. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider how other scholars would respond to certain views. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning.
Includes:
Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
Retrieval starter quiz
key words
sharing info
true/false learning check
video/questions
exam practice (success criteria sheet)
Match up activity
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
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A3 revision task sheet and revision answer sheet for Catholic Origins and Meanings Eduqas. This sheet covers each of the topics on the exam Specs such as Genesis 1, Genesis 2, different interpretations of Genesis (including Jewish), Scientific beliefs about the universe, the Sanctity of Life, Imago Dei, Saint Catherine of Siena, Abortion and Humanism etc. The sheets cover the spec exactly. The answer sheet can be given to take home to ensure students revise correct information.
Instructions
Students should complete the sheet from memory.
Then read, cover, check, improve.
If they use two different coloured pens the student can identify the information they know and the information they need to revise further.
I have also included a double sided A3 revision clock - Students can use in a variety of ways. If they are confident they can fill the section in, and review using info sheet. If they are not confident they can spent 2 mins revising, 2 mins filling in, 1 min checking. Each section represents 5 mins of revision and might be used over the holidays (eg 5 mins a day).
This lesson explores the Shekinah, it is designed to be lesson 8 in the scheme of work. The previous lesson consolidates the qualities of the Almighty - G-d is Lawgiver/One/Judge, Creation Story - G-d is Creator.
Includes:
starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
retrieval starter quiz
key words
video clip
sharing info
Learning check
exam practice
exam practice d question, already planned for students to expand
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
This is a complete task booklet to be used for the Judaism: Beliefs and Teachings, EDUQAS GCSE unit. We have also delivered the unit on the Edexcel Specification and this booklet would also be appropriate to use for Edexcel.
Please note the full spec is covered - the booklet is over 30 pages long. Only a selection is shown in the TES preview.
We are confident that you will find this booklet useful - It could be used for revision, remote learning, homework or even cover work! It is designed to be used either alongside our lessons, information booklet, the GCSE textbook or BBC Bitesize - giving you flexibility!
The booklet is ideal for black and white photocopying and we recommend turning it into A4 booklets.
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource of any price as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and TES account name.
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This lesson explores the Tenakh. The Spec outlines that the Tenakh and Talmlud should be taught and applied to daily life in the ‘Practices’ unit. However, we planned this lesson to open the ‘Beliefs and Teachings’ unit and we can then explore how it is used in daily life throughout both units. We feel it is important that students understand the difference between the Christian Bible and the Tenakh before looking at Abraham and Moses!
The lesson focuses on the Torah and how it is used and cared for - but we also look at the role of the other books and then evaluate their importance.
Includes:
starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
retrieval starter quiz with answers
key words
video clip and questions
sharing info
true/false learning check
exam practice b question - with full answer
exam practice d question, already planned for students to expand
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
Abraham’s Covenant for the Eduqas Judaism Beliefs unit. The lesson focuses specifically on 6 key concepts. God promises Abraham the Promised Land, Blessings and Ancestors (including his son). God asks Abraham to spread monotheism, go to the Promised Land and circumcise the men in his household.
Please note the lesson does not look at the sacrifice of Isaac - this is because exam board feedback last year states mark are not awarded for this as it is not an essential part of the covenant.
Includes:
Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
Retrieval starter quiz
key words
sharing info
true/false learning check
video/questions
exam practice (how to and sample answer)
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
Tenth lesson in a series of lessons introducing Islam.
This lesson was planned for a HA group to encourage them to think of the impact of war and the correlation between the refugee crisis and a rise in Islamophobia.
(Video link to educating greater Manchester - WARNING you need to skip past the drawings on the van!)
Double lesson exploring the Tree of Life Mosaic for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings.
The lesson explores the use of symbols within Christian art, such as the dove, the lamb, the Chi-Rho, the Alpha and the Omega etc. This is then used to explore the Tree of Life Mosaic and Christian scripture. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider the concept of Jesus as the second Adam. Students can discuss this in relation to the artwork. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning.
Includes:
starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
retrieval starter quiz
key words
sharing info (round robin/table robin)
match up activity
video/questions
exam practice (success criteria sheet)
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
revision info and worksheet
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
Lesson on the Advent wreath for Key stage 3.
Learning objectives
Outline key facts about Advent.
Explain the symbols used on the Advent Wreath.
Instant resources, ready to open and teach. Printable resources optional - I personally don’t use them to save time!
These are complete info & task booklets to be used for the Judaism: Belief and Teachings, EDUQAS GCSE unit. We have also delivered the unit on the Edexcel Specification and this booklet would also be appropriate to use for Edexcel.
Please note the full spec is covered , only a selection is shown in the TES preview.
We are confident that you will find this booklet useful - It could be used for revision, remote learning, homework or even cover work! It is used best when used alongside our information booklet!
The booklet is ideal for black and white photocopying and we recommend turning it into A4 or even A5 booklets.
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and TES account name.
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These are very simple booklets, designed to be used alongside the revision notes white textbook (hodder). They ask basic retrieval questions such as ‘What is…?’ ‘Why is… important…?’ They contain some key images such as the Creation of Adam and a Paschal Candle.
There are individual booklets for-
Origins & Meanings
Good & Evil - fixed error!
Life & Death
Sin & Forgiveness
Judaism (1 booklet only)
Ideal for homework, in class revision or cover work!
Complete bundle of resources for Eduqas Compotent 3 Judaism. Unit = Beliefs and Teachings.
Bundle includes lessons, work booklet (could be used as homework booklet), an info & Task booklet and revision learning mats!
Topic List
Key Concepts
Tenakh
Talmud/Halakah
Abraham
Moses
Decalogue & Mitzvot
The Almighty
Shekinah
Messiah
Sanctity of Life
Olam Ha Ba
Some of the above lessons are designed to be taught over 2 lessons.
At least 2 lessons worth of content looking at the Mosaic Covenant. This lesson looks in detail at the Exodus as students must understand the story to be able to understand themes which arise such as Festivals, Shekinah, The Temple and Mitzvah. The lesson follows the entirity of Moses life.
Includes:
Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
Retrieval starter quiz
key words
sharing info
Storyboard
true/false learning check
video/questions
exam practice 2x a and a b question(how to and sample answer)
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
A3 revision task sheet and revision answer sheet for Judaism Beliefs and Teachings Eduqas or Edexcel. This sheet covers each of the topics on the exam Specs such as the qualities of the Almighty, The Shekinah, The Messiah, Abraham, Moses, Pikuach Nefesh, Mitzvot and Life after Death. The answer sheet can be given to take home to ensure students revise correct information.
Instructions
Students should complete the sheet from memory.
Then read, cover, check, improve.
If they use two different coloured pens the student can identify the information they know and the information they need to revise further.
Lesson looking at Jewish beliefs about the Messiah. The lesson begins with a piece of music about the messiah created by a Jewish artist. It then looks at the different teachings and where they come from. Students compare and contrast different beliefs.
Includes:
starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework)
retrieval starter quiz
key words
music video
sharing info
true/false learning check
exam practice 2x a
divergent beliefs
venn diagram task
exam practice b question
challenge questions
‘packaway’ plenary
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
These are complete info & task booklets to be used for the Judaism: Practices, EDUQAS GCSE unit. We have also delivered the unit on the Edexcel Specification and this booklet would also be appropriate to use for Edexcel with some small changes.
Please note the full spec is covered - the booklet is 23 pages long. Only a selection is shown in the TES preview.
We are confident that you will find this booklet useful - It could be used for revision, remote learning, homework or even cover work! It is used best when used alongside our task booklet!
The booklet is ideal for black and white photocopying and we recommend turning it into A4 or even A5 booklets.
Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and TES account name.