Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Jewish Beliefs and Teachings: Life on Earth, including Sanctity of Life, Pikuach Nefesh, Mitzvot, Mitzvah Day and Free Will.
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Jewish Practices: Worship (synagogue, orthodox, reform, at home, prayer)
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. Older version of Word and a PDF are also included, to avoid all compatibility issues.
The guide covers:
1. Nature of God
2. Denominations
3. Shekhinah
4. Messiah
5. Creation
6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses)
7. Ten Commandments
8. Pikuach Nefesh
9. Free Will
10. Mitzvot and Mitzvah Day
11. Afterlife
12. Review
13. Exam style questions
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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
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This lesson explores:
- Recap of what philanthropy is
- Team research on volunteering / charity case studies
- Reflection
- Post Card Plenary
Colourful, fun and engaging resources!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Religion, Crime and Punishment’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Prisons and the Treatment of Criminals’ and is L5 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Prejudice and Discrimination’ for KS3. This lesson is called ‘Religious Discrimination’ and is L5 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Definitions
Case Studiess
Video and Reflection task
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!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion: Soul, Mind and Body, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Plato’s Soul
Aristotle’s Soul
Descartes
Arguing for Dualism
Dawkins
Ryle
Susan Blackmore
Arguing against the Soul
Property Dualism
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christian Thought: Augustine’s Teaching on Human Nature, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Human relationships pre- and post- Fall
Original Sin (and its effects)
God’s Grace
Assessment of Augustine
Comparison of Augustine to Pelagius
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a workbook indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics: Kantian Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. It is a 26 page document (PDF also included) to support your learners.
These workbooks are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision.
Resource Includes:
Kant and duty
Hypothetical and Categorical Imperatives
Kant’s three formulas
Application of Kantian Ethics
Assessing the idea of duty
Analysing Kantian ethics
Exam questions (35 marks each) and technique
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics: Natural Law, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. The PDF is also included, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Aristotle’s idea of telos
Four tiers of law (Aquinas)
Primary and secondary precepts (Aquinas)
Applying Natural Law and the doctrine of double effect
Analaysis of arguments
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Ancient Beliefs’ for KS3. Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Key word match
Q and A
Video Activity
Whic myth? (review)
Refelction Questions
Myth creation task
Peer Assessment and Feedback
Plenary
Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics: Euthanasia, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Sanctity of life
Quality of life
Autonomy
Acts and omissions
Natural Law on euthanasia
Situation ethics on euthanasia
Analysis
Exam questions (35 marks) and exam technique
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Prejudice and Discrimination’ for KS3. This lesson is called* ‘What is Prejudice and Discrimination?’ and is L1 in the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Think, Pair, Shares
Definition Tasks
Comic Activity
Good Samaritan
Creative task - a modern twist
Plenary
Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics: Sexual Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Premarital and Extramarital Sex
Homosexuality
Natural Law
Situation Ethics
Utilitarianism
Kantian Ethics
Do religious views still have a role in modern sexual ethics?
Is sexual behaviour private?
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Prejudice and Discrimination’ for KS3. This lesson is called ‘Homophobia’ and is L4 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Definitions
Q&A
Video Activity
Reflection question and peer feedback
Plenary
Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
Fun and engaging learning mat / information sheet for GCSE Geography: Volcanoes. A3 Word document and A4 PDF included, for compatibility.
Created with the AQA Geography GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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Set of resources to teach Frogiveness at GCSE. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A documents included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- Case Studies Learning Mat / Information Sheet
- Notes page for pupils (Two different varieties)
- Differentiated exam question page (for Eduqas)
- Exam question page (for AQA)
This activity could also be set as revision and/or homework, in addition to being a classroom activity.
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
The Parables learning mats / information sheets. Download as A3 word documents or as A4 PDFs (for compatibility). Q&A documents included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
- Parable of the Rich Young Man
- Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
- Parable of the Talents
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’ religious education in general - which is what we’re all here for.
This is a workbook indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy and Ethics: Human Rights and Social Justice, as part of the Eduqas specification. It is a 56 page document (PDF also included for compatibility) to support your learners.
These workbooks are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision.
All exam questions within the booklet relate to the specification, however please note - there is some additional content in this booklet to support the more G&T and to give pupils a broader understanding of the topic. Obviously, if a paragraph doesn’t suit your learners, you can delete it or change it - the original Word document is included in the download pack :) Any suggestions would also be welcome - I am happy to re-send amended documents back to yourself.
Themes are discussed from Christian and Jewish viewpoints (can also be deleted if unnecessary to your learners - only one religion is required for the Philosophy and Ethics Component)
Resource Includes:
- Social Justice
- Human Rights
- UN Declaration of Human Rights
- Freedom of Religious Expression
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- UK Law
- Religious Attitudes to Wealth
- Poverty and Exploitation of the Poor
- People Trafficking
- Charity
- Poverty in the UK
- Tasks and questions throughout the booklet
Created with the 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 and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!