This workbook is intended to cover approximately 10 hours of lesson time on the topic of: Who was Muhammad? - a combination of RS, History and Ethics. The workbook is intended for home-study or as homework to complement an existing unit.
Topics include:
Introduction to Muhammad
Who was Muhammad?
Revelation of the Qur’an?
What did Muhammad preach?
How did Muhammad spread Islam?
Death of Muhammad
Muhammad the role model
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!
Revise the whole topic of Study of Christianity through the longer, evaluative questions. Answers include knowledge and analysis.
Created for AQA, however the technique and demands are the same for the Eduqas specification.
Topics include:
Christian Beliefs (8 separate essays - one per topic)
Christian Practices (8 separate essays - one per topic)
Download as an A4 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!
This incredibly fun card game revises the unit of Christianity for GCSE exams.
A take on ‘Cards Against Humanity’ - Cards FOR Humanity revises Religious Studies GCSE (AQA syllabus - though can also be used for other exam boards as the content is similar) through a fun, competitive and interactive card game.
Topics Covered:
Christianity Beliefs and Teachings
Nature of God
Trinity
Problem of evil and suffering
Creation
Afterlife
Jesus
Resurrection
Sin
Salvation
Christian Practices
Worship
Sacraments
Pilgrimage
Festivals
Church in the local community
Evangelism
Persecution and reconciliation
Poverty
Each game required three or more players to play. Rules are the same as the original game:
7 white cards each at all times
players rotate the person who ask the question on the black card
asker chooses the winning answer
winner keeps the black card
pick up of new white cards for the players who spent a card on that round (must have 7 in hand at all times)
asker rotates
winner is the player with the most black cards (correct answers) at the end of the game :)
A classroom favourite of my pupils :) highly competitive!
Download as an editable Word document and a PDF, for compatibility.
I have different games for different units. Please check out my store for other types of games and other revision units!
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 incredibly fun card game revises Islam: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices
A take on ‘Cards Against Humanity’ - Cards FOR Humanity revises Religious Studies GCSE (AQA syllabus - though can also be used for other exam boards as the content is similar) through a fun, competitive and interactive card game.
Topics Covered:
Islam Beliefs and Teachings
- Allah
- Beliefs
- Risalah
- Prophets
- Holy Books
- Angels
- Akhirah and Day of Judgement
Islam Practices
- Five Pillars
- 10 Obligatory Acts
- Festivals
- Sunni/Shi’a
Each game required three or more players to play. Rules are the same as the original game:
7 white cards each at all times
players rotate the person who ask the question on the black card
asker chooses the winning answer
winner keeps the black card
pick up of new white cards for the players who spent a card on that round (must have 7 in hand at all times)
asker rotates
winner is the player with the most black cards (correct answers) at the end of the game :)
A classroom favourite of my pupils :) highly competitive!
Download as an editable Word document and a PDF, for compatibility.
I have different games for different units. Please check out my store for other types of games and other revision units!
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!
Conning pupils into exam practise since 2011…
Whole unit of Human Rights covered in these 30 exam questions. Each exam question suggests exam technique and has a sample answer / paragraph.
Pupils choose a number from the first slide and the hyperlink takes you to an exam-style question - it’s the pupil’s choice, therefore it is not your fault when the D question comes up…!
Talk it through/write it/create a competition to see which person, team or group can devise the best answer!
Click to then reveal a sample answer!
Click to return to the question selection page
Perfect for practising quick-fire revision and exam technique.
Download in two different versions of PowerPoint, for compatibility. This should avoid any incompatibility issues.
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!
Conning pupils into exam practise since 2011…
Pupils choose a number from the first slide and the hyperlink takes you to an exam-style question - it’s the pupil’s choice, therefore it is not your fault when the D question comes up…!
Talk it through/write it/create a competition to see which person, team or group can devise the best answer!
Click to then reveal a sample answer!
Click to return to the question selection page
Perfect for practising quick-fire revision and exam technique.
Download in two different versions of PowerPoint, for compatibility. This should avoid any incompatibility issues.
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!
Conning pupils into exam practise since 2011…
Whole unit of Relationships covered in these 30 exam questions. Each exam question suggests exam technique and has a sample answer / paragraph.
Pupils choose a number from the first slide and the hyperlink takes you to an exam-style question - it’s the pupil’s choice, therefore it is not your fault when the D question comes up…!
Talk it through/write it/create a competition to see which person, team or group can devise the best answer!
Click to then reveal a sample answer!
Click to return to the question selection page
Perfect for practising quick-fire revision and exam technique.
Download in two different versions of PowerPoint, for compatibility. This should avoid any incompatibility issues.
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!
Based on the hugely successful family board game, Cranium, Judaism: Cranium brings all elements of the brain together in this exciting and fun revision game!
The resource includes:
- Up to eight sets of nine game cards for each of the four topics
- Board (seen here printed in A4 but it is better printed in A3!)
- Paper
- Instructions
- Advice on where and how to buy or make the additional parts
The revision covers the entire units of ‘Beliefs and Teachings’ and ‘Practices’ for Judaism.
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!
Conning pupils into exam practise since 2011…
Whole unit of Christianity, Beliefs and Teaching and Christian Practices, covered in these 32 exam questions. Each exam question suggests exam technique and has a sample answer / paragraph.
Pupils choose a number from the first slide and the hyperlink takes you to an exam-style question - it’s the pupil’s choice, therefore it is not your fault when the D question comes up…!
Talk it through/write it/create a competition to see which person, team or group can devise the best answer!
Click to then reveal a sample answer!
Click to return to the question selection page
Perfect for practising quick-fire revision and exam technique.
Download in two different versions of PowerPoint, for compatibility. This should avoid any incompatibility issues.
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 a unit of work called ‘Islam: Beliefs and Teachings’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called 'The Qur’an’ and is L7 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
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 a unit of work called ‘The Existence of God and Revelation’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘The Nature of God’ and is L1 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
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 a unit of work called ‘Religion and Life’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Creation’ and is L1-2 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
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 a unit of work called ‘The Existence of God and Revelation’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Revelation’ and is L4 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
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!
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. Quick and easy revision in a creative way!
The flip cards cover:
1. Key Concept Words
2. 6 Revision task ideas and hints/creative extension tasks
3. Families
4. Roles of Men and Women
5. Nature and Purpose of Marriage
6. Marriage Ceremonies
7. Marriage Outside of Religious Traditions
8. Same-sex Marriage
9. Sexual Relationships and Contraception
10. Divorce, Separation and Remarriage
11. Adultery
12. Gender Prejudice and Discrimination
In addition to the material you can download, you may want to buy keyrings to keep them together. These can be bought in bulk (packs of 100) from Amazon, for example, for about £1.80.
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!
Categories
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. Quick and easy revision in a creative way!
The flip cards cover:
1. Key Concept Words
2. 6 Revision task ideas and hints/creative extension tasks
3. Social Justice
4. Human Rights
5. Extremism
6. Religious Expression (Worn/Symbols/Actions)
7. Rejudice and Discrimination
8. Poverty and Wealth
In addition to the material you can download, you may want to buy keyrings to keep them together. These can be bought in bulk (packs of 100) from Amazon, for example, for about £1.80.
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!
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. Quick and easy revision in a creative way!
The flip cards cover:
1. Key Concept Words
2. 6 Revision task ideas and hints/creative extension tasks
3. Absolute Morality and Relative Morality
4. Crime and Sin
5. Punishment and the Aims of Punishment
6. Justice
7. Prisons
8. Prison Chaplains
9. Capital Punishment
10. Forgiveness
12. Good and Evil
13. Problem of Suffering
In addition to the material you can download, you may want to buy keyrings to keep them together. These can be bought in bulk (packs of 100) from Amazon, for example, for about £1.80.
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!
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. Quick and easy revision in a creative way!
The flip cards cover:
1. Key Concept Words
2. 6 Revision task ideas and hints/creative extension tasks
3. Creation and Interpretations of Creation
4. Design/ Scientific Theories about Creation
5. Stewardship and the Environment
6. Sanctity and Quality of Life
7. Abortion
8. Euthanasia
9. The Afterlife
10. Heaven and Hell
12. The Soul
13. Funeral Rites
In addition to the material you can download, you may want to buy keyrings to keep them together. These can be bought in bulk (packs of 100) from Amazon, for example, for about £1.80.
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 Islam: Beliefs and Teachings - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document)
Topics covered:
Sunni/Shi’a
Six Articles of Faith / Five Roots of Usul ad-Din
Nature of Allah
Risalah, including Holy Books
Prophets
Angels
Afterlife
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!
AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Islam Practices: exam practise pack
This 21-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Islam Practices - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications.
The pack includes:
RAG rating of the specification
Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification
Key words and definitions
Exam practise
Answers / sample answers
Topics covered:
Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Five Pillars
Pillar 1: Shahadah
Pillar 2: Salah
The Mosque
Friday Prayer (Jummah)
Prayer at Home
Pillar 3: Fasting
Pillar 4: Zakah
Pillar 5: Hajj
Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam
Festivals: Eid ul-Adha
Festivals: Eid ul-Fitr
Festivals: Ashura
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!
AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Islam Bealiefs and Teachings: exam practise pack
This 21-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs & Teachings - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications.
The pack includes:
RAG rating of the specification
Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification
Key words and definitions
Exam practise
Answers / sample answers
Topics covered:
Sunni and Shi’a Islam
FivSix Articles of Faith (Sunni)
Five Roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi’a)
Nature of Allah
Risalah
Prophets
Prophet Muhammad
Qur’an
Other Holy Books in Islam
Angels
Akhirah
Day of Judgement
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!