Lesson 6 - ‘Happiness and the Media’, from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
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 5 - ‘Happiness vs Morality’ from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy and Ethics: Religion and Life: Abortion & Euthanasia - ideal for independent study, homework or revision/exam practise. 7-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. 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.
Created with the AQA 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 4 double lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Conscience. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Free with this resource is the corresponding workbook and the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic!
Lessons include:
Introduction to Conscience (Aristotle and Stoics)
Aquinas’ Theological Approach
Freud’s Psychological Approach
Comparisons and Evaluations
Created with the OCR A Level in mind, however can be applied across specifications.
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 4 double lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Natural Law. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Free with this resource is the corresponding workbook and the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic!
Lessons include:
Introduction to Natural Law
Aristotle and Natural Law
Aquinas and Natural Law
Assessing Natural Law
Created with the OCR A Level in mind, however can be applied across specifications.
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 Christianity: Practices: Wealth and Poverty- ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 6-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. 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.
Created with the AQA 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 Christianity: Practices: Tearfund- ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 4-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. 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.
Created with the AQA 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 Christianity: Practices: Sacraments - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. 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.
Created with the AQA 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 Christian Beliefs and Teachings - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
5 separate booklets, covering:
Christian Creation
Nature of God
Jesus Christ
Sin, Problem of Evil and the Bible
Afterlife (Eschatology)
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 Q1-5 exam questions with some exam hints and tips for each booklet.
Created with the AQA 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 double lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Utilitarianism. The lessons presume no prior knowledge or learning of ethics. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Free with this resource is the corresponding workbook and the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic!
Lessons include:
What is ethics? / Introduction to ethics
Bentham’s Utilitarianism
Mill’s Utilitarianism
Criticisms, Analysis and Evaluation
Created with the OCR A Level in mind, however can be applied across specifications.
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!
Inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lessons or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Each lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
The unit explores RS concepts such as stewardship, philosophical concepts such as Bentham and measuring happiness - a holistic and well-rounded introduction to ‘Happiness’ through the eyes of mini-philosophers! A great way to develop mindfulness, resilience and values in our students.
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 4 - ‘Happiness and the Environment’ from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Christianity: Practices: Persecution and Reconciliation ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 4-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. 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.
Created with the AQA 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 learning mat was created to support learners of the Study of Islam: Practices - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document)
Topics covered:
Five Pillars
Ten Obligatory Acts
Festivals (Id ul-Adha/Id ul-Fitr)
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish beliefs about God.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on the God, names, quotes, Shema and characteristics of God
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!
Conning pupils into exam practise since 2011…
Whole unit of Good and Evil 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!
This pack contains 14 sample questions and differentiated answers for the GCSE Judaism unit - Eduqas specification. Questions cover B (5 marks), C (8 marks) and D (15 marks) questions.
Each sample question contains:
Exam technique
A mid-band answer
A high-band answer, to be compared and contrasted.
Students can use these to revise, but also to understand the difference between what a mid-band answer looks like and what else is needed to reach the higher bands. Can be an independent task or talked through in lessons.
Topics include:
Shekhinah
Nature of God
Abraham
Messiah
Mitzvah Day
Mitzvot
Prayer
Resurrection
Rosh Hashanah
Worship
Male/Female Worship
Shabbat
Pikuach Nefesh
Free Will
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!
Learn the key concept words in Judaism with these key word slips using the three steps:
Read/read aloud the key concept and definition
Fill in the blanks
Complete the full definition
- Repeat process until Step 3 is completed!
Always works a treat with my pupils. Most pupils complete the process twice to be able to confidently complete step 3.
Created for Eduqas specification :)