Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings: Jesus Christ (including: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension)
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 Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings: The Nature of God / What is God like?
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!
A3 Revision mat for Christianity: Practices. Entire unit on one revision sheet. Download as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Resources comes with and without the key words/quotes.
Resource includes:
1. Worship
2. Prayer
3. Sacraments
4. Pilgrimage
5. Celebrations/Festivals
6. The Local Church
7. Worldwide Church
8. Persecution
9. Reconciliation
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!
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
10 pages and 60 individual clue cards for the game 'What Am I'?!
The game features three hints and pupils need to work in teams to write down the correct word. Great for getting to know the key terminology associated with the religion. Great, competitive game for your pupils!
Instructions are included in the download pack. Any other questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
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!
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. Older version of Word and a PDF are also included, to avoid all compatibility issues.
The guide covers:
1. Nature of God
2. Denominations
3. Shekhinah
4. Messiah
5. Creation
6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses)
7. Ten Commandments
8. Pikuach Nefesh
9. Free Will
10. Mitzvot and Mitzvah Day
11. Afterlife
12. Review
13. Exam style questions
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!
In Feb 2022, AQA released their guidance on the specific topics that will be assessed in the May/June 2022 series for Paper 1: Study of Religion: Christianity.
The attached PPT guides students through this required information. It can be used as a taught lesson, a homework or revision/independent study.
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 is a unit of 5 lessons for the OCR unit on Developments in Christian Thought: Death and the Afterlife. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro and Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Heaven
Hell
Purgatory
Election
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 Judaism: Jewish creation story and science
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge Jewish creation, Orthodox and Reform beliefs
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
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 Judaism: Jewish Holy Books.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on the Tenakh; Knowledge focus on the Torah
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
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 is a unit of 3 one-to-two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: Arguments (for the existence of God) based on observation, though could be applied across specifications. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam.
FREE with this unit is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mat for this topic, and the Word/PDF Workbooks.
Lessons are:
Teleological Argument
Cosmological Argument
Challenging the Arguments
Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development.
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 students’ Philosophy education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Covers the topic of Christian Beliefs and Teachings. Divisions and distinctions made, where necessary, between different Christian denominations.
12 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary.
Lessons include:
1. Trinity and Oneness of God
2. Nature of God
3. God and the existence of evil
4. Christian Creation and Genesis
5. Word of Life (Role of the Spirit in Creation)
6. Beliefs about Jesus
7. Incarnation
8. Crucifixion
9. Resurrection
10. Ascension
11.Salvation
12. Afterlife
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!
Covers the topic of Issues of Life and Death from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations.
9 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, 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!
Whole unit’s revision one an A3 page (word document) and an A4 page (PDF). This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Relationships.
1. Families and Roles
a. Types of Families
b. Traditional Families
c. Modern Families
d. Christianity
2. Marriage
a. Nature and Purpose
b. Christianity
c. Humanism
d. Marriage Outside Religious Traditions
e. Cohabitation
f. Adultery
g. Separation and Divorce
h. Same-Sex Marriage
3. Sexual Relationships
a. Nature and Purpose
b. Contraception
c. Christian Attitudes
d. Humanist Attitudes
4. Gender Equality
a. Christian Views
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!
A3 Revision mat for Christianity: Beliefs & Teachings. Entire unit on one revision sheet.
Resource includes:
1. Nature of God
2. Creation
3. Eschatological Views
4. Jesus (Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension)
5. Role of the Spirit/Word in Creation
6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses)
7. Sin and Salvation
8. Sacraments
9. Problems with original sin
10. Grace and the Spirit
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!
Our school bought a poster pack for careers within different subject areas, however, unsurprisingly, there wasn’t one for RS/Philosophy… sigh
So, I made one myself! Download it as an A3 Word document or as an A4 PDF
I hope you’ll find it useful :)
Knowledge organiser for revision and information for the Theme of Relationships and Families, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key information; case studies and examples; Christian teachings; Muslim teachings; exam requirements and technique and key vocabulary.
It can be used for independent revision, to aid a structured revision timetable and in lessons. My own students have these glued in their books and are encouraged to refer to them during our learning. At the end of the unit, students are asked to go over the statements and highlight (RAG) their knowledge and understanding of the topics, thereby revealing key areas for revision.
Download as an A3 Word document as as an A4 PDF.
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!
Knowledge organiser for revision and information for the Study of Islam, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key beliefs; authority; worship; duties and festivals Muslim teachings; exam requirements and technique and key vocabulary.
It can be used for independent revision, to aid a structured revision timetable and in lessons. My own students have these glued in their books and are encouraged to refer to them during our learning. At the end of the unit, students are asked to go over the statements and highlight (RAG) their knowledge and understanding of the topics, thereby revealing key areas for revision.
Download as an A3 Word document as as an A4 PDF.
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!
The Parable of the Good Samaritan learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.