Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- 'Your opinion counts' - which do you most agree with?
- Finish the sentence research activity
- Case study extension
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Exit pass 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:
- Card sort
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video activity
- Research activity, including information and worksheets
- What does the Bible say?
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection questions
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 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Key Word Match
- Video/Media activity
- Worksheet
- Leaflet
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
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 is the appropriate punishment (starter)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- TPS: Why do people commit crimes?
- Video activity
- Worksheet
- Case Studies
- Christian attitudes to crime
- Exam practise, (modelled exam answers - which is the best? Why?)
- key word match up 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 is this to do with?
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Word match
- Video activity (when doe slife begin?)
- Worksheet activity and questions
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection game (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!
Introduction to Islam, 35-slide revision PPT. Revision guide made for the new Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies unit of Islam: Beliefs and Teachings
Islam can count for 25% of pupils’ exams under the new specification.
Please see the samples included in the previews!
Resource covers:
1. Key words and definitions
2. Six articles of faith
3. Five roots of religion
4. The nature of God (Allah)
5. God: One, Eternal, Absolute
6. Prophethood (Risalah)
7. The Prophets
8. Prophet Muhammad (early life, Muslim community in Madinah, Muhammad’s return to Makkah)
9. Malaikah (angels)
10. Islamic holy books
11. Akhirah (the afterlife)
12. Judgement, heaven and hell
13. God’s divine plan (al-Qadr)
14. 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. 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 key figures in Judaism and the Covenants, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition
- Card Match Activity
- Fact File
- Mini Review
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Beat the teacher
- 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.
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Activity
- Definition Task
- Worksheet
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
This learning mat was created to support learners of the Study of Theme C: Existence of God and Revelation - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document)
Topics covered:
Ideas about God
Characteristics of God
Arguments for the existence of God, including:
* First Cause
* Design
* Miracles
Arguments against the existence of God, including:
* Problem of evil and suffering
* Science
Revelation - general and special
Enlightenment
Created with the AQA 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!
This learning mat was created to support learners of the Study of Theme D: Religion, Peace & Conflict - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document)
Topics covered:
Justice
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Violence and Violent Protest
Terrorism
War
Just War and Holy War
Victims of War
WMDs
Peace and Pacifism
Created with the AQA 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!
This workbook is intended to cover approximately 10 hours of lesson time on the topic of: Religion and the Media - a combination of RS, Philosophy, PSHE and Ethics. The workbook is intended for home-study or as homework to complement an existing unit.
Topics include:
What is the media
How is the media used in religion?
Religion in the media
Case Study: Scientology
Case Study: Charlie Hebdo
Case Study: Westboro Baptist Church
Case Study: LGBTQ+
There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the workbook, including some research tasks.
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!
Homework pack - one a week for 6 weeks as park of an interleaved revision approach to reviewing previous content (Word document but PDF also included) to cover Philosophy/Themes: Religion, Human Rights & Social Justice- ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 21-page booklet with a variety of activities and tasks, including exam practise.
Set the homework as suits your own classes best. I personally like to give one a week, but students (and parents) know exactly what’s expected over the coming 6 weeks. Some will, as ever, do it all in one or two sittings!
Created with the AQA 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:
- TPS starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- TPS card sort (print and cut out the slide)
- Pros/cons of interfaith marriage: video activity (pupils record in bullet points/mind map)
- Team challenge - pupils have to answer the questions using the sheet provided
For this activity, you print the information off (ideally in A3) and put it in three or four places in the room. Pupils have to come up, one at a time, read as much information as they can in 1 minute and return to their table with (hopefully) some answers to the questions!
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- 3 things to remember...
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:
- Word match
- Word search
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Arguments for and against contraception
- Leaflet activity (with information provided)
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- ABC 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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Islam: Why do Muslims go to Makkah?
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 Islam: Birth Ceremonies (Aqiqah)
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition Task
- Individual Research
- Exam-style question with exam technique
- Self/Peer Assessment
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
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:
- Game of thrones video starter OR facts and statistics starter (class-dependent)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video and question task
- What are the aims of capital punishment (building on last lesson - Aims of Punishment)
- Crimes deserving of the death penalty - pupil reflection
- Christianity and capital punishment
- Exam practise, with exam technique
- 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!
15-page Revision Guide for Islam: Practices. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Includes:
1. Ibadah
2. Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah
Zakah
Sawm
Hajj
3. Jihad
Greater jihad
Lesser jihad
4. Festivals and Celebrations
Overview
Id-ul-Adha
Id-ul-Fitr
Ashura
5. Ten Obligatory Acts
Salah
Sawm
Hajj
Zakah
Khums
Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahil Anril Munkar
Tawalia
Tabarra
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!