This lesson looks at pilgrimages in Christianity to: Jerusalem Iona Taize Walsingham In addition Lourdes can be used from the OXFORD textbook The lesson comes with a collaborative leanring activity where students have to make notes upon one place of pilgrimage then share their ideas. The lesson then contains discussion activities and the opportunity to write and plan a 12 mark answer with support with various differentiated resources Must: Describe what a pilgrimage is and give one example Should: Explain why pilgrimage is important for a Christian Could: Evaluate whether you think pilgrimage is beneficial to the believer

Two lessons that look at the meaning and purpose behind Holy Communion. The first lesson comes with worksheets - discussion activities etc. The second lesson is a research lesson whereby students look up the different services between the denominations. It supports the OXFORD textbook Outcomes: Must: describe what Holy Communion is Should: Link it to the last supper and explain why it happens. Could: Compare different Christian beliefs about Holy Communion

A detailed lesson that starts by looking at Jesus Baptism by John the Baptist. The lesson then looks at the two types of baptism complete with a collaborative learning activity. There’s a suggested video clip and instructions. I have also included an opportunity for debate as regards the age someone should be baptised. The lesson ends with a set of short answer exam questions as a plenary Outcomes: Must: describe why Baptism is an important sacrament Should: link the story of Jesus baptism to why baptism is symbolically important Could: Evaluate the reasons behind why different groups of Christians perform baptism in different ways.

This lesson looks at the nature and importance of prayer with a variety of independent activities/ discussion points and exam practice (complete with model answers etc.) Outcomes: Must: Define what a prayer is Should: Explain the reasons Christians play using examples and keywords Could: Evaluate what the Lords prayer teaches about the importance of prayer and the nature of God

A lesson fully equipped with the resources to teach what worship means to Christians and how different groups choose to worship Outcomes: Must: Define what liturgical and non-liturgical worship is. Should: Explain the differences between worship in different Christian groups. Could: Evaluate why some Christians prefer liturgical/ non-liturgical/ group/ individual worship

A lesson that explores Christian attitudes towards gender equality with a variety of discussion tasks/ suggested youtube clips/ worksheets and a 12 mark essay practice question (with various writing frames). The lesson goes beyond the OXFORD textbook in that I have included some information upon women in the church to stretch the class Outcomes: To define keywords when talking about gender equality To explain different Christian attitudes to gender equality in the family and at church. To evaluate whether men and women are truly equal

This lesson includes a variety of information gathering activities/ suggested video clips and discussion points. I have also completed a comprehensive information sheet which clearly outlines Muslim beliefs about gender equality to support the lesson and activities within it. Outcomes: To explain what Muslim beliefs are about the roles of men and women in the family To explain what the Qur’an teaches about the role of men and women To evaluate whether you think men and women are truly equal

Lesson outcomes: To know what Muslims believe the purpose of the family is. To explain Muslim attitudes to different types of family. To evaluate Mohammad’s teachings about the family The lesson is fully resourced and can be used alongside the OXFORD textbook. Students are encouraged to create an advice leaflet (template on the powerpoint) about the importance of family in Islam. The lesson also addresses the importance of the family supporting the Ummah in Islam. This lesson ends with students using their knowledge to write a 5 mark answer with peer assessment guidance and model answers.

This lesson serves as an introduction to the role and purpose of the family by looking at different types of family and then moves on to look at Christian beliefs attitudes. There are a variety of worksheets on the slides that are printable. Some are more challenging some lesson challenging. Outcomes are: To describe different types of family To explain Christian beliefs about the role/ purpose of the family To evaluate what you think the most important role of the family is The lesson includes a variety of activities both independent and collaborative.

This lesson looks at divorce and remarraige in Islam and then ends with a 12 mark question for students to complete that asks students to consider the Christian attitudes explored in the previous lesson. The lesson comes complete with worksheets to support the teaching of this topic

This lesson has a variety of printable worksheets/ key quotes/ quizzes and activities to revise the key elements of the Christian beliefs unit GCSE. It can be used alongside the OXFORD textbook. The lesson offers students a choice of activities.

6 HOURS WORTH OF LESSON TIME/ REVISION A comprehensive set of lessons that look at 1. Exam technique in Q3/4 2. How to apply quotes 3. Generic revision of quotes for the themes: Relationships and families/ Peace and conflict/ Crime and Punishment. 4. Islam keywords revision 5. Exam practice and self assessment opportunities 6. In depth look at the 4 mark contrast/ similar questions I used lots of documents off the AQA website to support ie: the teachers guide/ keywords etc. You may need to download these to support the lessons yourself. These lessons could be adapted to any topic you teach.

Outcomes: To describe why Muslims choose to get married To explain what happens in a Muslim marriage ceremony and how it reflects the values of marriage This lesson comes with an information sheet and students can use page 62 of the OXFORD textbook to design a leaflet that looks at the purpose of marriage.

Outcomes To describe why marriage is important in Christianity To explain how the marriage ceremony reflects the purpose of marriage To evaluate why different groups of Christians have different attitudes to marriage A lesson with a variety of independent activities to discuss and summarise the Christian attitude to the purpose of marriage. The lesson finished with an exam question plenary

This lesson supports the OXFORD textbook page 60-61. Slides on the PowerPoint can be printed as worksheets. Suggested clips are included. Reflection and discussion activities throughout. The lesson also looks at a 4 mark contrast question. Outcomes: To outline two different Muslim attitudes to contraception To explain the reasons for different attitudes using the Qur’an and Hadith To compare and contrast teachings to Christian attitudes

A lesson for Christian beliefs and Muslim beliefs that allows students top tips on using sources of authority for the 5 mark and 12 mark answers. Lots of activities and model answers.

A lesson that allows students to revise a set of key quotes (resources provided). Tips and quick wins are on the PowerPoint Students can also look at/ practice and assess model 5 mark answers ( I recently did an AQA training course and based the answers on this) All models are worth 5 marks. I have tried to teach y11 to condense how much they write in a 5 mark question as many run out of time in the exam. There are opportunities for students to practice using Point-Evidence-Explain with suggested strategies for the long 12 mark answer

A lesson complete with suggested video clips/ clear outcomes/ worksheets etc. no textbook required Outcomes: To describe why contraception is important To explain non-religious and Christian attitudes to contraception To evaluate whether the use of contraception should be allowed

Outcomes: To describe Muslim beliefs about sex before and outside marriage To explain the reasons for different Muslim beliefs about sex before and outside marriage To evaluate whether you think Shari’ah punishments for those having sax outside marriage are justified A lesson that focusses on a 5 mark answer that suggests technique and model answers for students. Worksheets and activities are printable off the PowerPoint No textbook necessary.