A full lesson including worksheet (in the power point) as an introduction the middle-way of Buddhism. The lesson focuses on suffering and applying the 4 noble truths to real world examples. It builds up to the practice of how we can use the Buddha’s noble truths to break free from suffering.
KS4 AQA GCSE RE Christian practices lesson about the role of street pastors and food banks within the Church’s contribution to the local community. This lesson links this with the parable of the sheep and goats and how Christians can put Agape love into action.
Includes a maze starter/retrieval task and 4/5 mark question practice and self assessment.
A key stage 3 RE lesson that encourages students to think about how Jesus’s teachings make him a good role model and leader. The lesson includes a retrieval activity (the previous lesson will uploaded shortly) a video worksheet - multiple choice to promote engagement and for effective time management - and a peer assessment. Originally planned for year 7.
A complete lesson that takes students through the nature of God as explained in the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Includes timed task retrieval on Mackie’s inconsistent Triad, a youtube video link, practice questions (1 and 2 marks) and a post it note plenary.
The second in a series of lessons that focus on the contribution of international groups to the global community, through aid and relief projects.
This lesson focuses on Islamic Relief and includes the associated handouts.
Can be adapted for for KS4 AQA theme D as part of the religious responses to victims of war section of learning.
The final lesson in the series of core philosophy for year 11. in this lesson the students are asked to evaluate whether being a relational individual is better than an atomistic one. This lesson includes an essay planning sheet based the metacognitive practice of thinking about thinking before we write our answers.
The second two part lesson for philosophy in year 11 core RE. It continues on from the first lesson where the students watch the Matrix and consider if we can ever really know the truth of reality.
KS3 RE full lesson about how Hindu and Christian believers worship. Includes power point info sheet, clock handout and plenary quiz. Timers embedded into each task to help the lesson flow and the students focus.
A full KS3 lesson that looks at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero and the influence of the Beatitudes on how Christians respond to discrimination and prejudice.
GCSE RE full lesson for Quality of Life which fits into the Religion and Life theme of the AQA specification. Can also be adapted for later KS3.
Lesson includes a retrieval task, a colour coding sheet and an activity that allows students to apply the quality of life index to two scenarios.
A full KS3 lesson that explores two different beliefs about Judgement Day and their similarities and differences. Was originally created for low ability and SEND year 7 students. Includes a starter and Peer assessment.
Suitable for year 7 and 8.
Display Posters containing all of the recommended key vocabulary required for AQA’s Islam: Beliefs and Practices specification. Includes short explanations for some more difficult concepts and pictorial support on each one to help embed knowledge. I created this as part of my action research into key vocab retention and use following 2023’s exam board feedback.
KS3 RE Creation stories homework tasks all in one place. 6 weeks of homework tasks to be used alongside the creation stories lessons. Can be printed out for those students who prefer to access home learning from a paper based resource. Can also be used via Microsoft Teams/Google Classroom or any other virtual learning platform (is currently editable but may need formatting for your school’s VLE)
A full GCSE AQA lesson about the 7 sacraments of Christianity. It includes different denominational attitudes towards the sacraments. Contains a start/retrieval task, a cut and sort activity, a key vocab sheet, and a quick quiz with answers.
A complete lesson that takes students through the Genesis creation story and connects it to the key language Christians use to describe the nature of God. Includes: retrieval activity, Genesis 1 extract, card match activity, practice exam question and peer assessment.
A revision board game for KS4 GCSE RE AQA Specification A Religions.
Includes game board and quiz cards through a canva link so that it can be edited or used as is. Has some challenging questions about beliefs and practices for both Sunni and Shi’a Islam for year 11’s to practice retrieving and articulating their knowledge.