Fun and engaging learning mat / information sheet for GCSE Geography: Natural Hazards. A3 Word document and A4 PDF included, for compatibility.
Created with the AQA Geography 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' Geographical education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Covers the topic of Christian Practices. Divisions and distinctions made, where necessary, between different Christian denominations.
13 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary.
Lessons include:
1. Christian Worship
2. Importance of Prayer
3. Types of Prayer
4. Sacraments
5. Baptism
6. Eucharist
7. Pilgrimage 1 and Pilgrimage 2
8. The Church
9. Changing Religious Landscape
10. Mission and Evangelism
11. Tearfund
12. Church Persecution
13. 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.
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 the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Activity
- Card Sort
- Worksheet
-Application Task
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
Lessons intended as a double lesson each (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit.
Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Task (and optional video - group/set dependent)
- Information Extraction (first lesson includes taking the pupils on a pilgrimage around the school! You could alternatively have this information around the room if this is not suitable)
- Worksheet
-Application Task
- Second lesson includes research, which will need laptops or access to computers/devices. Alternatively, you could watch the videos included in this file.
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit.
Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Task (and optional video - group/set dependent)
- Information Extraction
- Worksheet
-Application Task
- Exam Practise
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Word Match
- Video Task (and optional video - group/set dependent)
- Information Extraction
- Card Loop Game
-Application Task
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition Task
- VideoTask
- Information Hunt
-Application Task
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
Taboo-style revision game, called 'Off Limits' for GCSE Religious Studies: Eduqas specification (Route A of the new spec)
Game includes:
1. Philosophy and Ethics key words (Human Rights/Relationships/Life&Death/Good&Evil)
2. Judaism Key Words
3. Islam Key Words
4. Christianity Key Words
Pupils have to get their team mates to say the word at the top of the card without saying any of the words on the card at all, including parts of the key word being described.
Fun game that focuses on vocabulary and terminology for easy-recall of definitions and explanations of concepts. A classroom favourite of my pupils :) highly competitive!
Resource comes as Word documents and as PDFs, 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 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 incredibly fun card game revises Philosophy and Ethics: Issues of Relationships.
A take on 'Cards Against Humanity' - Cards FOR Humanity revises Religious Studies GCSE (WJEC) through a fun, competitive and interactive card game.
Topics Covered (from a Christian perspective):
1. Family
2. Roles of Men and Women
3. Marriage
4. Cohabitation
5. Divorce, Separation and Remarriage
6. Sexual Relationships and Contraception
7. Same-Sex Relationships
8. Gender Equality
9. Denominational differences, where necessary
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
- 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!
I have different games for different units. Please check out my store for other types of games and other revision units! NB: In the images, I have colour-coded my card games, which is why the cards appear pink!
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 the Christian Practices Unit. Two different types of lessons included in resource, depending on your class. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Activity
- Definition Task
- Worksheet
- Plenary
- Differentiation (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!
This incredibly fun card game revises Philosophy and Ethics: Issues of Good and Evil.
A take on 'Cards Against Humanity' - Cards FOR Humanity revises Religious Studies GCSE (WJEC) through a fun, competitive and interactive card game.
Topics Covered (from a Christian perspective):
1. Crime and Sin
2. Making moral decisions
3. Aims of Punishment
4. Death Penalty
5. Prisons and Chaplains
6. Punishment and Justice
7. Forgveness
8. Good
9. Evil
10. Suffering
11. Problem of Evil and Suffering
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
- 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!
I have different games for different units. Please check out my store for other types of games and other revision units! NB: In the images, I have colour-coded my card games, which is why the cards appear purple in the photos.
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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy & Ethics: Issues of Good and Evil - Capital Punishment.
Includes:
1. Capital Punishment
2. Forgiveness
3. Liberal Christians (Quakers)
4. Conservative Christians (RC)
5. Arguments for the death penalty
6. Arguments against the death penalty
7. Amnesty international
9. Exam style questions (A - D)
These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips 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.
Multi-functioning resource for GCSE Religious Studies: Case Studies using these quick Who What Where When How Why cards.
Can use as a learning mat, a reference sheet, quiz cards or your own creative activity!
Revise/Study:
1. Christian Aid
2. Tzedek
3. Salvation Army
4. Martin Luther King Jr
5. Open Doors
6. Oscar Romero
7. A Rocha
8. Malala Yousafzai
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 lesson (approx 1 hour) on managing drug-related situations, aimed at KS3. PPT and resources encourage a safe and open learning environment for which to learn about Drugs Education. Instructions and guidance for teachers is embedded into the PPT and the resources.
Lesson includes:
1. Starter
2. Date/Title/Objective and Outcomes
3. Ground Rules
4. TPS / Discussion
5. Case Studies
6. Alley of advice (drama)
7. How to get advice / where to go
8. 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' PSHE education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Whole lesson (approx 1 hour) on situations that involve legal and illegal drugs, aimed at KS3. PPT and resources encourage a safe and open learning environment for which to learn about Drugs Education. Instructions and guidance for teachers is embedded into the PPT and the resources.
Lesson includes:
1. Starter
2. Date/Title/Objective and Outcomes
3. Ground Rules
4. TPS / Discussion
5. Card Match
6. Risk Scenarios
7. Problem Page
8. 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' PSHE education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Three lessons (approx 3 hours) on legal and illegal drugs, cannabis and volatile substance abuse and getting help, aimed at KS3. PPT and resources encourage a safe and open learning environment for which to learn about Drugs Education. Instructions and guidance for teachers is embedded into the PPT and the resources.
Lesson include:
1. Legal and Illegal Drugs
2. Cannabis
3. Volatile Substance Abuse
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’ PSHE education in general - which is what we’re all here for.
Whole lesson (approx 1 hour) on legal and illegal drugs, aimed at KS3. PPT and resources encourage a safe and open learning environment for which to learn about Drugs Education. Instructions and guidance for teachers is embedded into the PPT and the resources.
Lesson includes:
1. Starter
2. Date/Title/Objective and Outcomes
3. Ground Rules
4. TPS / Discussion
5. Card Match Activity (+ answers for teachers)
6. Quiz (+ answers for teachers)
7. 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' PSHE education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Interactive revision PPT with lots of videos and opportunities for notes for all of Paper 1 for GCSE Religious Studies. Entire paper revised through one PowerPoint!
Please see sample slides. Also, all videos are hyperlinked as I cannot attach all videos used for this revision - the file would be too large!
Topics covered:
- Our World
Key Concepts
Creation
Place of Humankind
Natural Resources
Animal Rights
- Looking For Meaning
Key Concepts
Existence of God
Nature of God
Symbols
Worship
Afterlife
Funerals
- Is It Fair
Key Concepts
Human Dignity
Racial, Social, Gender Divisions
Use of Wealth
The Media
- Relationships
Key Concepts
Sex, Celibacy and Contraception
Marriage and Cohabitation
Same Sex Relationships
Features of a Wedding Ceremony
Divorce and Remarriage
Any advice, hints, tips, comments and feedback would be much appreciated!
Colourful and engaging lesson on Christian Funerals. Lesson covers :
- What is a funeral?
- Opinions - What happens when we die?
- What happens at a Christian funeral?
- Video Q&A to explore a Christian funeral
- Formative Assessment
Includes:
- Music/Video starter
- Order of Service
- Video Q&A
- Levelled (adaptable) question
- Plenary
- Differentiated Resources (high/mid/low)
This booklet was created after my school's visit to a conference held by Dr. Peter Vardy.
The topics covered include:
1. Wealth, poverty and war
2. Sex and relationships
3. Medical Ethics
4. Environmental Ethics
I am using this 17-page booklet to stretch and increase the understanding of my G&T pupils