These resources can be used during class, for homework or as a revision to help students consolidate their learning

Lesson focuses on playing the Marriage Game - full instructions are included. Only extras needed are dice and counters! Though the activity has been designed as a game, it helps students focus on the meaning of the vows taken during a Christian wedding service and also outlines some of the various financial considerations that are taken when preparing for a wedding. Resources include presentation, lesson objectives, starter and plenary, game board and worksheets plus homework. The preparation for the game takes about 20 minutes, playing the game about 20- 30 minutes, then follow-up work including discussion and structured essay. In total, at least 2 lessons worth of material. I use this game as an introductory lesson to GCSE Religious Studies - Relationships and Christian weddings, but also suitable for Year 8/9 students. Laminate the board and the cards and use over and over again!

At least 4 lessons worth of material, including lessons objectives, starter activities, differentiated activities, case-studies, video-links and more. Written for the GCSE Edexcel, Spec B Short course but can be easily adapted for other GCSE specifications. Lessons cover the following objectives: • Describe the different types of punishment • Consider what punishment is best suited to particular crimes • Evaluate the effectiveness of prisons for young people, applying own ideas • Know what capital punishment is • Demonstrate an understanding of some of the arguments for and against capital punishment • Evaluate the effectiveness of capital punishment • Consider the lives and deaths of Tim Davis and Daniel Lopez • Reflect on real-life murder case studies from the UK • Evaluate Islamic views on capital punishment • Recognise personal viewpoints on capital punishment • Identify different viewpoints relating to capital punishment • Evaluate whether capital punishment should be made legal in the UK

At least 2 lessons worth of material, including lessons objectives, starter activities, differentiated activities, video-links, revision exercises and more. Written for the GCSE Edexcel, Spec B Short course but can be easily adapted for other GCSE specifications. Lessons cover the following objectives: Define the term ‘forgiveness’ Consider Muslim views on forgiveness Develop an understanding of Muslim views on forgiveness Revise key words and terms Review Muslim views on Crime and Punishment Practice examination style questions on Crime and Punishment

At least 2 lessons worth of material, including lessons objectives, starter activities, differentiated activities, video-links and more. Written for the GCSE Edexcel, Spec B Short course but can be easily adapted for other GCSE specifications. Lessons cover the following objectives: • Offer personal responses to examples of crime • Consider the correlation between video games and crime • Reflect on the impact of gun crime • Explain at least 3 aims of punishment • Consider what punishments are suitable for certain crimes • Evaluate the age of criminal responsibility Scheme of work also included!

For A’ level Philosophy of Religion students - two introductory lessons into Anselm and the Ontological Argument, including ppts, variety of activities and tasks. Also includes lesson by lesson guideline for students to check understanding.

This lesson focuses on Longitudinal and Case Studies, including strengths and limitations and how they are used in sociological research through a variety of activities, including a video clip link to 49 Up. Ideal for GCSE Sociology students or A’ Level students who have not studied Sociology before.

PSHE lesson on self-harm - helping students to understand what self-harm is, practice how to help and support someone who is self-harming and challenge misconceptions surrounding self-harm, and to discuss routes to help and support. Lesson also includes video clip link. Ideal for Year 9 and above.

Bunch of Sociology Research Methods revision activities including matching key words, short test paper, crossword (with answers) and more to help students consolidate their learning. Ideal for GCSE Sociology students or A’ Level students who have not studied Sociology before.

Resources include lesson objective, starter and plenary, differentiated activities, reflection and more. Written as introduction to Edexcel Religious Studies B, Christanity, paper 1: religion and ethics - Marriage and the Family. However suitable for similar exam syllabus.

The simple but sweet script is based on ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ but with a Christmas theme and is about 5 minutes long - perfect for reception/year 1 students to show to parents/assembly with easy to remember lines and lots of action that all members of the chorus can join in with!

Resources include 10 - 12 lessons covering introduction to research methods, reliability and validity, sampling and questionnaires, experiments, the research process, focus groups and interviews, participant and non-participant observation, secondary data, longitudinal and case studies plus research methods revision guides, maps and activities. Lessons include lesson objectives, ppts, worksheets, independent work, exam-type questions, video clip links and more. Designed for AQA but could easily be adapted for any syllabus. Ideal for A’ Level students who have not studied Sociology before.

For A’ level Philosophy of Religion students - two lessons into Anselm and the Ontological Argument plus Gaunilo’s criticisms and Descarte’s Perfect Island, including ppts, variety of activities and tasks.

For A’ level Philosophy of Religion students - two lessons recapping and debating Anselm and Descartes - the Ontological Argument, including ppts, variety of revision activities and tasks.

Revision resources with different exercises and exam-type questions plus a Jeopardy type interactive ppt to help students revise thoroughly. Based on Edexcel, Syllabus B, Christianity - Marriage and the Family, but could be easily adapted for other syllabuses.

Resources include Big ideas/questions, learning objectives, starter activities, plenaries, differentiated activities, presentations and worksheets covering: Lesson 4 - What weapons were used in the war? Lesson 5 - Why did so many die at the Somme? Lesson 6 - How did the government hide the truth about the war? Written for lower ability Year 8 students - easily adaptable for other abilities/KS3 - KS2 year groups.

Resources include big idea, learning objectives, starter activities, differentiated activities and worksheets, video clip links and plenaries covering: Lesson 1 - Native American generalizations (myth vs reality) Lesson 2 - Native American lifestyles - different environments Lessons 3 and 4 - Native American lifestyles - How the Sioux lived Lesson 5 - Native American lifestyles - roles of men, women and children in Sioux camps Lesson 6 - Native American lifestyles - Hunting the buffalo Lesson 7 - Native American lifestyles - Sioux marriage and divorce rituals Lesson 8 - Native American lifestyles - Sioux religious beliefs At least 8 - 10 lessons worth of material. Useful for History, Religious Education and Anthropology lessons. Written for lower ability Year 7 students - easily adaptable for other abilities/year groups - e.g. Year 6.

Resources include big ideas, learning objectives, starter activity, plenary, reflection activity, differentiated activities, passover script, bingo, Lego-style Passover presentation, stilling exercise, video clip link and more helping students to learn about the Passover through various fun activities! Written for lower ability Year 8 students - easily adaptable for other abilities/year groups, especially primary school.

Perfect resource for teachers who need to teach about Sikhism - Guru Nanak. Resources include presentations with starter, main activities and plenary, differentiated activities and stories about Guru Nanak. Great for Year 6 or Year 7 students.

For A’ level Philosophy of Religion students - two lessons consolidating the Ontological Argument - Anselm, Descartes etc… Includes ppts, essay activities, revision activities, independent research and homework tasks.