<p>KS3 lesson introducing the key terms theist, atheist and agnostic and then looking at arguments for and against the existence of God.</p>

<p>This is a one hour lesson that introduces KS3 students to the NATRE spirited arts competition including what makes a winning entry and considering the 2024 themes. Easily adaptable for your own classes.</p>

<p>This is a set of GCSE revision resources created for Edexcel specification B paper 2 (religion peace and conflict) but could easily be adapted for other papers/exam boards.</p> <p>It covers the following units:<br /> 1: Christian Beliefs<br /> 2: Crime and Punishment<br /> 3: Living the Christian Life<br /> 4: Peace and Conflict</p> <p>For each topic within each unit there is a link to a revision video on Youtube (not my videos), a mindmapping task (reference is made to the purple Edexcel textbook by Gordon Reid and Sarah K Tyler but this is optional) and a flash card task based around sample questions (including suggested answers). There is also a link to a Kahoot quiz (created by me) at the end of each half unit for students to review their knowledge. Where applicable the BBC Bitesize revision notes are also linked.</p> <p>This has been designed as a revision activity for me to use with my students in class in the run up to exams but is also a great independent learning task especially for absent students or those with gaps in their learning.</p> <p>The resource includes 8 PowerPoints (each topic is split into 2 x 2 hour sessions as this fits our lesson style at school but could easily be further divided into 16 x 1 hour sessions).</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about the burka ban. There are links to religion as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about the use of the death penalty. The assembly includes religious views as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about utlitarianism. This is part of our core RE content for KS5.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about ethical veganism. The assembly includes religious views on vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about to what extend Britain is truly multicultural. The assembly includes different ways that religions view each other as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a series of lessons covering unit 6 of Edexcel A Level RS, paper 4a (Buddhism) Unit 6: Religion and Society. It could easily be adapted for other specifications.</p> <p>It includes:<br /> • 6.1 Ahimsa<br /> • 6.2 Issues in Contemporary Society<br /> • Essay Practice<br /> • Model Answers<br /> • Additional Reading<br /> • Scheme of Learning<br /> • Unit 6 Checklist<br /> • Unit 6 Pop quiz<br /> • Curriculum Journey Document</p>

<p>This is a series of lessons covering unit 4 of Edexcel A Level RS, paper 4a (Buddhism) Unit 4: Social and historical developments. It could easily be adapted for other specifications.</p> <p>It includes:<br /> • 4.1 The Spread of Buddhism<br /> • 4.2 Triratna Buddhism<br /> • 4.3 Women in Buddhism<br /> • Essay Practice<br /> • Revision Worksheets<br /> • Scheme of Learning<br /> • Unit 4 Checklist<br /> • Unit 4 Pop quiz<br /> • Curriculum Journey Document</p> <p>These lessons make use of the following textbooks:<br /> Cush, D. (1993) Buddhism. Hodder &amp; Stoughton<br /> Erricker, C (2003) Teach Yourself Buddhism. Teach Yourself<br /> Messant, D. (2008) Edexcel A2 Religious Studies</p>

<p>This is a series of resources to support with teaching unit 5 works of Scholars/Anthology work for Edexcel Religious Studies paper 4a Buddhism.</p> <p>For each of the 4 extracts (Armstong, Basham, Rahula, The Warrior) you will receive:</p> <p>• Annotated extract in order to support students<br /> • PowerPoint that works through the extract page by page considering key themes and looking at essay writing technique<br /> • Revision sheet</p> <p>You will also receive a variety of practice questions and extra reading where appropriate.</p>

<p>Beginning with the story of Abraham this lesson compares the similarities and differences between the Western/Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)</p>

<p>This is a unit of 5 x double lessons + assessment (could easily be adapted for 10 single lessons) on the topic of the future of religion originally planned for year 9 but could be easily adapted for other year groups.</p> <p>Lesson 1: The future of religion in the UK and worldwide<br /> Lesson 2: Would the world be better off without religion?<br /> Lesson 3: How can religion be a force for good?<br /> Lesson 4: Assessment<br /> Lesson 5: Is religion compatible with science?<br /> Lesson 6: Is religion compatible with modern British values?</p> <p>There is an accompanying student booklet which includes all student resources.</p> <p>An assessment and mark scheme are included.</p> <p>These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.</p>

<p>This 1 hour lesson introduces students to the Spirited Arts competition and gets them to analyse past entries to give them ideas for their own entry. The 6 themes for 2023 are also introduced.</p> <p>Originally planned for year 8 but easy to adapt for other year groups.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about whether Britain truly is a multicultural country. We also look at ideas around religious pluralisim and use the Bahai faith as a case study as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>

<p>This is a standalone 100 minute lesson introducing students to the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.</p> <p>The lesson:<br /> Recaps core beliefs about Islam<br /> Recaps the story of Ibrahim and Ismail<br /> Introduces the festival of Eid al-Adha<br /> Outlines 5 pillars of Islam<br /> Introduces key aspects and importance of Hajj</p> <p>Originally designed for year 7 but easy to adapt for other year groups.</p>

<p>Year 9 lesson that considers the 2021 census data and the changing face of religion in the UK with a focus on Christianity. Then comparing to the situation worldwide (where religion is growing overall).</p>

<p>This is a unit of 6 x double lessons (could easily be adapted for 12 single lessons) on the topic of extremism originally planned for year 7 but could be easily adapted for other year groups. It is based around the key question of what makes us happy, using Buddhism as a focus.</p> <p>Lesson 1: Can money buy happiness?<br /> Lesson 2: The life of the Buddha<br /> Lesson 3: Is the middle way the secret to happiness?<br /> Lesson 4: The Noble Truths<br /> Lesson 5: Does religion make you happy?<br /> Lesson 6: Meditation and Mindfulness</p> <p>There is an accompanying student booklet which includes all student resources.</p> <p>Also included is an assessment and mark scheme.</p> <p>These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.</p>

<p>This 1 hour lesson covers key ideas about Humanism and non belief/atheism linking to world Humanism Day.</p> <p>Originally designed for year 8 but easily adaptable for other year groups.</p>

<p>This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about the ethics of euthanasia. The assembly looks at the idea of the Sanctity of Life as this is part of our core RE content.</p> <p>Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.</p>