Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Which opinion is correct? Why? (Reflection starter)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- What are the aims of capital punishment
- Opinion board activity
- Choice of construct/'main' activities: market place or teacher-led (dependent on class)
- Crimes deserving of the death penalty - pupil reflection
- Case studies: Anthony Walker
- Exam practise, with exam technique
- Reflection plenary (choice of two plenaries)
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Video starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- Human rights and the Bible
- Case Studies (Comic Life)
- Christians working for human rights (MLK and Christian Aid)
- Exam practise
- Video reflection plenary
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Reflection starter: what are we looking at (video)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Research challenge (resources and, if possible, laptops)
- Extension activity
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Quote from Dumbledore plenary
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- 'What do we know?' starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Key word match
- learning mat for researching the theories
- Interpretations of Genesis card match activity
- Exam-style question and technique
- Finish the sentence: plenary
- Differentiation for Low, Mid and High
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores the sanctity of life (principle of pikuach nefesh) and the mitzvot, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition activity
- Comic activity
- Video Activity
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Give me 5
- Full PPT
- Lesson Plan
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.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Festivals.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Pesach (Passover), including how and why they are celebrated
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
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 Judaism: Brit Milah / Baby-Naming.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on what brit milah is, why Jewish people perform this ritual and the importance of baby-naming
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
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!
Full working document (26 pages) for revision or independent study for the topic of Philosophy and Ethics: Human Rights. Document includes a variety of tasks, from mind-mapping to letter and script writing, to embed learning from each of the topics below.
Download as an editable Word document and as a PDF, for compatibility.
Booklet focuses on Philosophy and Ethics from a Christian perspective.
Resource includes:
- Key Concepts
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Amnesty International
- Campaigning for Human Rights
- Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Aid
- Salvation Army
- Liberation Theology
- Censorship
- Freedom of Religious Expression
- Religious Extremism
- Abortion Extremism
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Martin Luther King Jr
- Poverty and Wealth
- Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty
- Fair Trade
- Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
- Helping those in Poverty
- Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Who is it: prejudice starter (draws out ideas about P&D)
- Alternative starter: What are we looking at today (video)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- TPS
- Q&A Reseach task
- Parable of Good Samaritan video and activity
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Choice of social experiments for plenary (please watch before showing to pupils to determine which is suitable for your class)
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- What are we looking at today?
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Word match
- Video activity (with Q&A) task
- Research activity, including information and activity
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection question
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!
16-page Revision Guide for Islam: Beliefs and Teachings. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Guide covers:
1. Six Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam
2. Five Roots of Religion (Usal ad-Din) in Shi’a Islam
3. Nature of God
Oneness
99 Names of Allah
Revelation
Fitrah
Taqwa
Hanifs
4. The Prophets
Adam
Ibrahim
Musa
Dawud
Isa
Mohammad
5. Islamic Holy Books
6. Afterlife/Akhirah
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
7. Al-Qadr
God’s Divine Plan
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Lesson Plan
- Full lesson PowerPoint
- Word Scramble starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- 'Is everything awesome'? reflection activity
- Video #2: What is the message of this video?
- Definition match-up
- What are the problems facing the environment?
- Investigation on Christian stewardship
- Exam question limbo
- Extension task
- Hot-seating: plenary
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Lesson Plan
- Full lesson PowerPoint
- '4 Pics 1 Word' starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition/understanding the vocabulary
- Origins of life activity (worksheet)
- Sanctity of life activity (fill in the learning mat)
- Exam-style question and technique
- Opinion board: plenary
- Differentiation for Low, Mid and High
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores God and the Shekhinah (divine presence), to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- G-d information
- Research activity
- Torah card match activity
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Group Quiz
- Full PPT
- Lesson Plan
- Optional Media Clip
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.
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores Jewish Practices: Shabbat, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter(Video)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Key word definition task
- Research (around the room)
- Symbolism of Shabbat
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Acrostic Challenge
- Full PPT
- Lesson Plan
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.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Kosher.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on what kosher is, why kosher laws are followed and how kosher laws are followed
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores Jewish Practices: Kosher Food Laws.
- Starter - Sentence Challenge
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Matching Pairs
- Worksheet
- The Torah and Food Laws
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Post-its
- Full PPT
- Lesson Plan
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.
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- 4 pics, 1 word starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Wants vs Needs
- Opinion (diamond nine) activity
- Value of a life
- Parables / Christian teachings about wealth
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Slogans plenary
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Reflection starter: what are we looking at (video)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- Video and question activity
- Worksheet and tasks
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- 3, 2, 1 plenary
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Reflection starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Where does morality come from? (TPS)
- Definition task
- Video and question activity (from Christian and Humanist perspectives)
- Worksheet and tasks
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Plenary
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!