Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
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!
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
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!
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
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!
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Tasks include:
1. Questions
2. Extension exercise with choice of activity
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!
Religions covered: Christianity and Humanist/Atheism
33 slide PPT, which is editable for your classroom. Three to view as examples.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this physically engaging and informative revision PowerPoint.
Issues of Good and Evil includes:
1. Key conepts, core questions and overview
2. Morality
3. Crime and Punishment
4. Justice
5. Prisons and the work of prison chaplains
6. The Death Penalty
7. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
8. Good
9. Evil
10. Suffering
11. The Problem of Evil and Suffering
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!
Whole lesson on Jewish personal worship, created with the new GCSE in Religious Studies (WJEC / Eduqas) in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this physically engaging and informative lesson.
- Definition task: Worship
- Marketplace Activity explores:
1. Amidah
2. Mezuzah
3. Kippah
4. Tallit
5. Tefillin
6. Shema
7. Siddur
- 'Convince me' activity
- Exam-style question with some scaffolding
- Beat the teacher plenary
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!
Marketplace activity for pupils to learn about personal worship for Jewish people.
Created with the new GCSE in Religious Studies (WJEC / Eduqas) in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this physically engaging and informative revision PowerPoint.
Activity explores:
1. Amidah
2. Mezuzah
3. Kippah
4. Tallit
5. Tefillin
6. Shema
7. Siddur
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!
Interactive revision PPT with lots of videos and opportunities for notes for all of Paper 2 for GCSE Religious Studies. Entire paper revised through one PowerPoint!
Please see sample slides. Also, all videos are hyperlinked as I cannot attach all videos used for this revision - the file would be too large!
In addition to the PPT files, you also get a pupils' work book to make the revision easier and more engaging!
Topics covered:
- Religion and Conflict
Key Concepts
God and Suffering
Corrymeela
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- Religion and the State
Key Concepts
Duties
Authority
Punishment
Capital Punishment
- Religious Expression
Key Concepts
Expressing faith through what is worn
Expressing faith through symbols
Expressing faith through actions
- Religion and Medicine
Key Concepts
Sanctity of Life
Abortion
IVF
Euthanasia
How do doctors make decisions?
Any advice, hints, tips, comments and feedback would be much appreciated!
Entire revision lesson on Paper 1. Video revision lesson followed by exam-style questions.
Includes:
- Looking For Meaning
- Our World
- Is It Fair
- Relationships
Any advice, hints, tips, comments and feedback would be much appreciated!
Entire revision lesson on Paper 1. Colourful, varied and engaging. Suitable for all learner types. It includes a revision carousel on:
- Key Concept Words (Tarsia Activity)
- Is It Fair 'key facts' revision sheet
- Sentence match up for Looking For Meaning
- Relationships practise exam questions
- Our World 'Thinking Hats' on Chico Mendes
Any advice, hints, tips, comments and feedback would be much appreciated!
Interactive revision PPT with lots of videos and opportunities for notes for all of Paper 1 for GCSE Religious Studies. Entire paper revised through one PowerPoint!
Please see sample slides. Also, all videos are hyperlinked as I cannot attach all videos used for this revision - the file would be too large!
Topics covered:
- Our World
Key Concepts
Creation
Place of Humankind
Natural Resources
Animal Rights
- Looking For Meaning
Key Concepts
Existence of God
Nature of God
Symbols
Worship
Afterlife
Funerals
- Is It Fair
Key Concepts
Human Dignity
Racial, Social, Gender Divisions
Use of Wealth
The Media
- Relationships
Key Concepts
Sex, Celibacy and Contraception
Marriage and Cohabitation
Same Sex Relationships
Features of a Wedding Ceremony
Divorce and Remarriage
Any advice, hints, tips, comments and feedback would be much appreciated!
Colourful and engaging lesson on Christian Funerals. Lesson covers :
- What is a funeral?
- Opinions - What happens when we die?
- What happens at a Christian funeral?
- Video Q&A to explore a Christian funeral
- Formative Assessment
Includes:
- Music/Video starter
- Order of Service
- Video Q&A
- Levelled (adaptable) question
- Plenary
- Differentiated Resources (high/mid/low)
Religions covered: Christianity and Humanist/Atheism
27 slide PPT, which is editable for your classroom. Two to view as examples.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this physically engaging and informative revision PowerPoint.
Topics covered:
0. Key Concepts
1. Creation
2. Evolution (+ Big Bang)
3. Stewardship
4. Sanctity of Life
5. Quality of Life
6. Abortion
7. Euthanasia (including hospices)
8. Soul and Afterlife
9. Judgement, Heaven and Hell
10. Funeral Services
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!
Thinking hats to explore the case study of Mary and Jodie.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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!
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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!
Looking at William Wilberforce and his influence on society - how Christianity influenced his actions.
Explores the slave trade using videos, quote cards, exploring the slave trade today, create a campaign, peer review and a levelled question (to adapt to your school's new assessment criteria).
This workbook explores:
1. Siddhartha Gotama
2. Life of the Buddha
3. Four Noble Truths
4. Five Precepts
5. Eightfold Path
6. Karma
Each page has information, followed by a question task, a creative task and a written task for differentiation / levels of challenge.
Pupils love to play this game and figure out if they are 'really evil' or 'really good' (or anything in between!)
It's a simple way of understanding karma, aimed at KS3.
Instructions are included, as well as the game cards! Enjoy!
Whole lesson on ‘The Word of Life - The Role of the Spirit in the Bible’
Aimed at GCSE pupils studying Christianity.
Lesson includes:
PPT
Lesson Plan
Differentiated Resources
Video Activity