This is a unit of 3 lessons for the OCR unit on Karl Marx and Liberation Theology. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Free resource: Workbook on Karl Marx and Liberation Theology; Learning Mat
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Whole unit on a page!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Karl Marx and Liberation Theology, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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!
Whole unit on a page!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: The Challenge of Secularism, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 is a unit of 6 lessons for the OCR unit on Gender in Society and Theology. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro
Roles of Men and Women
Motherhood
Ruether
Daly
Assessing Gender
Free resource: Workbook on Gender
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This resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
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 resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
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 resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
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 resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
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 resource includes six essays answering the same A-Level exam question on the topic of Meta-Ethics. The question is:
Critically assess the view that what is ‘good’ can be observed in nature. (40 marks)
All six essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade.
The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays.
Grades high B, low B, high C, mid C, high D, low D
Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking.
Download as both Word and PDF documents.
“To improve” exercises to help A Level practice
These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
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This is a unit of 3 lessons for the OCR unit on The Challenge of Secularism. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. There is a Learning Mat (A3 and A4) that summarises the unit, too. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Free resource: Workbook on the Challenge of Secularism
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This is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Religious Pluralism in Theology and Religious Pluralism in Society. 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 Exclusivism
Inclusivism
Pluralism
Pluralism and Society
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
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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!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! (Board game in the style of trivial pursuit!)
In this life-sized classroom favourite, compete against other teams to gather enough lemons to make lemonade – 6 in total! Each colour of lemon represents a different topic of Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Philosophy and Ethics (Eduqas Specification). Topics include:
Key Words
Teachings and Quotes
History of Islam
Beliefs
Practices
Allah
Take it in turns to roll the dice and move either yourself or a space-saver around the board game. (A space saver can be anything – a small object like a highlighter pen or a rubber!) Move the number of spaces on the dice in any direction. When you land on a space, answer the same-coloured question correctly to collect the token!
When you have collected all tokens, make your way towards the centre of the board and answer the difficult ‘Making Lemonade’ question to successfully make the lemonade and win the game!
An imaginative and energising game centred around any topic of your choice! The game is ready to go - all you need to do is print!
The download comes complete with the board spaces, 25 question cards (150 questions and answers in total), instructions and tokens… all you need is a thirst for knowledge and a legendary sense of fun.
The board itself is set up in the shape of a large circle, with a cross-section, where learners can get to the middle ‘Making Lemonade’ space. You will need floor space for this! There is nothing more symbolic or exciting to learners than asking them to get rid of the tables, chairs and pens for a lesson! Please see the images for more guidance on how to set up the board.
Any hints, tips or otherwise are more than welcome, after all, that’s what the education world is about!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work exploring Islam with KS3 for the first time. This lesson is called ‘How do Muslims worship Allah’. 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 activities to build knowledge
Apply activities to use knowledge
Plenary
embedded differentiation (where applicable)
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 exploring Islam with KS3 for the first time. This lesson is called ‘What is the Qur’an?’. 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 activities to build knowledge
Apply activities to use knowledge
Plenary
embedded differentiation (where applicable)
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 exploring Christianity with KS3 for the first time. This lesson is called ‘How do Christians worship God’. 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 activities to build knowledge
Apply activities to use knowledge
Plenary
embedded differentiation (where applicable)
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 learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Death and the Afterlife, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Christian teachings on heaven
Christian teachings on hell
Assessing teachings on heaven and hell
Purgatory
Election
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level 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 resource contains 3 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Study of Islam unit for the AQA specification of GCSE Religious Studies.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
Download as an editable Word document or as a PDF, for compatability.
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 resource contains 3 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Study of Christianity unit for the AQA specification of GCSE Religious Studies.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
Download as an editable Word document or as a PDF, for compatability.
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!