In America, Thanksgiving is one of the most important days of the year. This is when people give thanks to God for food and all of the good things they have in their lives. ‘Thanksgiving Day Sampler’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this festival through a mixture of attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 3, Think-Pair-Share, watching a video clip, 3-3-1 activity, class discussions and designing a Thanksgiving Card. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria. I have included a few pictures of completed work from my students. This resource is also the third lesson of the unit ‘Exploring Autumn and Winter Festivals’ (unit plan can be found <strong><a href=https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/exploring-autumn-and-winter-festivals-unit-plan-11142078>here</a></strong> and the complete unit of study here) . ‘Thanksgiving Day Sampler’ complements ‘Thanksgiving Day Activity Pack’ which can be found here and ‘Thanksgiving Day Jigsaw Puzzles’ which can be found here. <strong>Learning intentions</strong> The lesson was designed to help most pupils: ✶ to give 2 - 3 examples of key features of Thanksgiving; ✶ to identify the key events of the story of the first Thanksgiving; ✶ to describe 3-4 practices associated with Thanksgiving. <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes ✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation) ✶ TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 24 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All Festivals

This is a sample video of the ‘Exploring the Holocaust Complete Pack’ bundle that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. About the premium bundle: This bundle is a complete pack of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic. ********************************************************************* Related Resources All Research Resources *********************************************************************

This is a sample video of the ‘Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles’ bundle that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. About this bundle: Lighten up your students with this set of 33 jigsaw puzzles which has the advantage of combining learning with the enjoyment of playing. The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lessons, during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzles (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! Included in the Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles Bundle are the following files: The Good Samaritan Jigsaw Puzzles The Prodigal Son Jigsaw Puzzles The Lost Coin Jigsaw Puzzles The Lost Sheep Jigsaw Puzzles The Sower Jigsaw Puzzles Certificates – celebrating success TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 311

This is a sample video which showcases the content of the premium resource ‘St. Columba Activity Bundle’ that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. Included in the St. Columba Activity Bundle are the following files: ★ St. Columba Crossword Puzzles ★ St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles ★ St. Columba Activity Pack ★ St. Columba Fun Activity Pack ★ Certificates: Celebrating Success! TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138 ********************************************************************* Related Resources All Christianity Resources *********************************************************************

This resource contains a wide range of colourful and motivating certificates. As you complete each RE topic, you can celebrate your students’ success by issuing one of the relevant certificates. As my festival product range increases, I will continue to add celebration certificates to this resource, so be sure to buy now, as the resource will grow in time, but you will not need to pay again! Just print, personalise and laminate! <strong>OPTIONS</strong>: Editable PDF (contains fillable boxes 1-4). Type the required information, print and laminate. Box 1: Name/Surname Box 2: Achievement Box 3: Date Box 4: Signature Printable PDF Handwrite names, print and laminate. <strong>CERTIFICATES INCLUDED</strong>: General (suitable for all topics) Thanksgiving Christmas (2) The Holocaust St. Columba <strong>CONTENT</strong>: ★ Certificates - Editable PDF (fillable boxes) ★ Certificates - Printable PDF ★ TOU

‘Remembrance Day Lest we Forget’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this event and to understand the meaning and significance of Remembrance Day. This resource is also the third lesson of the unit ‘Exploring Autumn and Winter Festivals’ (unit plan can be found here) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. The resource contains a PowerPoint to give structure to the lesson, a flip chart with engaging activities for students and worksheets. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 3, watching video-clips, reflective questions, KUI activity etc. There are many opportunities for class discussions to encourage young people to present their own opinions and respect the views of others. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria. All activities proved to be very successful in helping pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Remembrance Day. I have included a sample of pupils’ feedback which was very positive. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource and printing tips) ✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation) ✶ Flipchart Interactive Activities ✶ Worksheets ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 43 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Festivals Resources **********************************************************************************

This lesson is part of the inter-disciplinary project: Religion and Sport. Pupils learn to describe a situation where an athlete may experience a conflict between the requirements of their religious belief and the demands of their sport, to identify and explain any religious beliefs/practices associated with the potential conflict and to discuss factors that will influence choices for a person facing such a conflict. The resource can be used with S1/S2/S3 classes (Scotland) or year 7/8/9 (England) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. Pupils are encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic. The activities are designed to give all pupils opportunities to achieve all success criteria and experience enjoyment at the same time. The PowerPoint, with a very clear structure and eye-catching images can be used to boost vocabulary, to consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking. Please rate and leave comments if you use or like this resource. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! For a wider range of free and paid resources please have a look at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/dana2010

TThis lesson meets the standards of the new Higher RMPS exam (valid from August 2016) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. It encourages pupils to identify 2 – 3 facts about the life of the Buddha and to explain the key word: “enlightenment”. The resource contains a PowerPoint to give structure to the lesson and provide a visual aid when needed, a flip chart with activities for the pupils, the lesson plan and four worksheets. There is also a video-clip incorporated in the lesson to make it more relevant and up-to-date. The principles and strategies of formative assessment are embedded in the lesson (for example, the self-evaluation activity allows for profound reflection on learning and helps the pupils to take more responsibility for their own learning). The resource ensures pace and challenge for learners of different ability levels in order to promote the highest possible achievement for all (for example, the ‘Reading to Write and Learn’ approach used in this lesson is inclusive of all learners and prepares them to read the text with understanding).

This fun activity pack consists of a set of four differentiated puzzles to use with your students when teaching about Diwali: ‘wordsearches’, ‘word jumbles’, ‘word snakes’ and ‘crack the code’. ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ is designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging students in the learning process while consolidating their learning about Diwali. The key words used in these puzzles have been carefully chosen to offer the repetition needed for this new word list to be integrated into the students’ growing RE vocabulary. <strong>When to use these activities?</strong> The resource can be used <strong>during class activities</strong>, <strong>for homework</strong> or for <strong>revision</strong>. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use these activities and printing tips) ✶ 4 Activities and Answer Keys:         Activity 1: Crack the code         Activity 2: Wordsearches         Activity 3: Word snakes         Activity 4: Word jumbles ✶ TOU/Credits <strong> Page Count</strong>: 36 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All Puzzles All Hinduism Resources

Regardless of their age, all students love a puzzle - learning and satisfaction at completing a challenging puzzle at the same time! Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which have the advantage of combining learning about Remembrance with the enjoyment of playing. When and how to use this resource The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘Remembrance Lest We Forget’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzle (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource, the benefits of using a jigsaw puzzle and printing tips) ✶ Numbered-coded text puzzle (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 1 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 2 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 3 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 4 (8 pages) ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 46 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Puzzles All Festivals **********************************************************************************

This activity pack consists of a set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about Remembrance Day. There is a mixture of engaging and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: scrambled sentences, acrostic poem, cartoon storyboard, crossword, crack the code etc. Pupils are also encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic by, for example, answering some reflective questions. The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************* This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Contents ✶ Teacher Notes ✶ 10 Activities and answer keys:         Activity 1: Crossword         Activity 2: If these are the answers, what were the questions?         Activity 3: Note taking and cartoon storyboard         Activity 4: Reflective questions         Activity 5: Crack the codes         Activity 6: Work snakes         Activity 7: Word Jumbles         Activity 8: Scrambled sentences         Activity 9: Acrostic poems         Activity 10: Wordsearches ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 43 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Puzzles All Festivals **********************************************************************************

‘Exploring the Holocaust Project’ is an ideal activity to be used at the end of the unit 'Exploring the Holocaust’. It is designed to be used over a number of weeks and it is flexible in that you can choose how much time to spend on each section. Aim of this research: Teaching Holocaust history demands a high level of sensitivity and awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. It is hoped that this research project will provide your students with a clearer understanding of the Holocaust as a story for all of humanity and will encourage them to think critically about important issues and values not only within the historical context of the Holocaust, but also in contemporary society. ‘Exploring the Holocaust Part 1 – Beginning to Investigate’ is the first in a series of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic. In Part 1, students identify the five topics they can choose from, and they are given guidelines on how to write the report and to gather basic information about their topic. At the end of this topic you can celebrate students’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** CONTENT: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher notes ✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation) ✶ TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 25 ********************************************************************************** Related Products All Research Resources **********************************************************************************

This fun activity pack consists of a set of four differentiated puzzles to use with your students when teaching about St. Columba. ‘St. Columba - Fun Activity Pack’ is designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging students in the learning process while consolidating their learning about St. Columba. The key words used in these puzzles have been carefully chosen to offer the repetition needed for this new word list to be integrated into the students’ growing RE vocabulary. When to use these activities? The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. *********************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use these activities and printing tips) ✶ 4 Activities and answer keys:         Activity 1: Crack the code         Activity 2: Wordsearches         Activity 3: Word snakes         Activity 4: Word jumbles ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 37 *********************************************** Related Resources All Puzzles **********************************************************************************

Regardless of their age, all students love a puzzle - learning and fun at the same time! Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about Diwali with the enjoyment of playing. Differentiation All your students can benefit from this resource. There are five jigsaw puzzles included (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which are of different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Ask pupils to pick one which they are most comfortable with. When and how to use this resource The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘Hindu Festivals - Diwali’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzle (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource, the benefits of using a jigsaw puzzle and printing tips) ✶ Numbered-coded text puzzle (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 1 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 2 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 3 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 4 (8 pages) ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 46 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All puzzles All Hinduism Resources **********************************************************************************

‘Exploring the Holocaust Project’’ is an ideal activity to be used at the end of the unit 'Exploring the Holocaust’. It is designed to be used over a number of weeks and it is flexible in that you can choose how much time to spend on each section. Aim of this research: Teaching Holocaust history demands a high level of sensitivity and awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. It is hoped that this research project will provide your students with a clearer understanding of the Holocaust as a story for all of humanity and will encourage them to think critically about important issues and values not only within the historical context of the Holocaust, but also in contemporary society. ‘Exploring the Holocaust Part 3– Celebrating success’ is the third in a series of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic. In Part 3, students peer- and self-assess the projects, reflect on their learning and celebrate success. At the end of this topic you can celebrate students’ success with one of these certificates.< ********************************************************************************** CONTENT: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher notes ✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation) ✶ Worksheets ✶ TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 29 ********************************************************************************** Related Products All Research Resources **********************************************************************************

Are you looking for a fun way to learn more about the Apostles’ Creed? This set of seven differentiated jigsaw puzzles is perfect for you and your class. Use the puzzles with your students to build up vocabulary, reinforce comprehension of key concepts, and deepen knowledge of the Apostles’ Creed. Perfect for the secondary classroom, for homeschool or Sunday School students, these puzzles can be easily used in a variety of ways: as part of the lesson ‘The Apostles’ Creed’ during class activities, for revision, or as a stand-alone activity for early or fast finishers. Students can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzles (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, store all the pieces in Ziplock bags or envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle can be number-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image-puzzles are graphic heavy and require a colour printer and lots of ink! This resource contains: 🧩 Cover 🧩 Teacher Notes (including ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource, the benefits of using a jigsaw puzzle and printing tips) 🧩 Text-puzzles Version 1: text only Version 2: text and blackline images Version 3: text and colour images 🧩 Image-puzzle 1 🧩 Image-puzzle 2 🧩 Image-puzzle 3 🧩 Image-puzzle 4 🧩 Number-coding for the reverse side of all puzzles 🧩 TOU/Credits Related Resources All puzzles

‘The Good Samaritan Presentation and Activities’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to interact in a meaningful way with this parable through a mixture of engaging activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: crack the code, Think-Pair-Share, reflective questions, class discussions etc. The activities are designed to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. You can encourage your students to interact with each other while completing the activities, to identify possible misconceptions they may have about this parable. This resource is designed to last 1-2 periods and complements ‘The Good Samaritan Jigsaw Puzzles’ which can be found here. The lesson is designed to help most pupils: ❤ to narrate the parable of the Good Samaritan ❤ to identify who our neighbour is ❤ to describe ways in which our neighbour could be helped The animation added to all slides helps teachers to pause whenever necessary to explain, expand or clarify any questions pupils may have. Should the teacher want to add other pieces of information which he/she thinks is relevant to this parable or to change the order of slides, this PowerPoint is fully editable to allow all of these. Get a free sample of this resource here. Content Cover Teacher Notes PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation) Worksheets TOU/Credits Page Count: 43 Related resources: All Parables