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 **********************************************************************************

In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Christianity through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Christianity. <strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong> These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. <strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Christianity’: ★ to give examples of 2-3 Christian beliefs and practices; ★ to explain the key words: ‘baptism’, ‘confession’ and ‘Holy Communion’. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ★ Cover ★ Teacher notes ★ Choice 1: 10 activities ★ Choice 1: Answer Keys ★ Choice 2: 10 activities ★ Choice 2: Answer Keys ★ TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All puzzles

In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Sikhism through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Sikhism. <strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong> These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. <strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Sikhism’: ☬ to give examples of 2-3 Sikh beliefs and practices; ☬ to explain the key words: ‘Gurdwara’, ‘Khalsa’ and ‘Khanda’. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ☬ Cover ☬ Teacher Notes ☬ Choice 1: 10 activities ☬ Choice 1: Answer Keys ☬ Choice 2: 10 activities ☬ Choice 2: Answer Keys ☬ TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All puzzles All Sikhism Resources

This 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 evaluate the importance of the Three Jewels for Buddhists, to explain why the Buddha is a refuge and to identify the Mahayana and Theravada views about what happened to the Buddha after death. The resource includes a PowerPoint with a clear structure of the lessons, a flip chart with engaging activities for pupils, the lesson plan and two worksheets. There is also a video-clip incorporated in the lesson to make it more relevant and up-to-date. The resource ensures pace and challenge for learners of different ability levels in order to promote the highest possible achievement for all.

This lesson is designed to meet the standards of the new Higher RMPS exam (valid from August 2016). It helps pupils to explain the key word ‘precept’, to describe the ten precepts and to analyse the significance of the precepts. The resource requires 1-2 periods to be completed. It includes a PowerPoint to give structure to the lesson and provide a visual aid when needed, and a worksheet. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for your students and all activities are clearly linked to success criteria. Pupils are also encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic.

This lesson is designed to meet the standards of the new Higher RMPS exam (valid from August 2016) and it helps pupils to explain what is meditation, to describe the three types of Buddhist meditation and to identify the importance of meditation in Buddhism. It requires 1-2 periods to be completed. 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 one worksheet. The principles and strategies of formative assessment are embedded in the lesson (for example, think, pair, share, brainstorming, a self-evaluation activity allows for profound reflection on learning and helps the pupils to take more responsibility for their own learning, etc). The resource ensures pace and challenge for learners of different ability levels in order to promote the highest possible achievement for all.

This mind map is a perfect tool for helping pupils revise effectively and quickly for Higher RMPS. It includes information about the meaning and importance of Nibbana, about Nibbana in Mahayana and Theravada traditions and about the benefits and challenges of this teaching. The mind map can also be printed off, laminated and displayed.

This mind map is a perfect tool for helping pupils revise effectively and quickly for Higher RMPS. It includes information about the meaning of kamma, about skilful and unskilful actions, and about the benefits and difficulties of this teaching. The mind map can also be printed off, laminated and displayed.

This resource is designed for OCR’s GSCE (9-1) in Religious Studies (J625/01 or J125): ‘Beliefs and Teachings and Practices’ (Christianity). It aims to prepare the students for the study of ‘Jesus Christ’ by offering an introduction to His life and teachings and also, to embed literacy skills across your teaching of Religious Studies. It is designed to last 2-3 periods. Learning Objectives Pupils will learn to: ✶ identify 2-3 facts about Jesus’ life; ✶ explain Jesus’ main teachings. Differentiation ✶ All pupils: can explain Jesus’ main teachings and give a brief account of Jesus’s life using 3-4 key words ✶ Most pupils: can explain Jesus’ main teachings and give an account of Jesus’s life using 5-6 key words ✶ Some pupils: can explain Jesus’ main teachings and give a detailed account of Jesus’s life using all key words Delivering topic content using a different strategy Developing literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing sit at the core of all curricula around the globe and thus, developing literacy skills is a key focus in every classroom. This resource provides you with another approach to a routine task and focuses on an approach called: 'Reading to Write’ which was developed in Australia. Using this strategy, the content of a topic is taught through the reading and writing rather than using the reading and writing after the teaching. Please note that this resource is just an introduction to the topic: ‘Jesus Christ’; the rest of the resources addressing this topic will follow soon. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including detailed instructions, the steps and the benefits of the strategy) ✶ PowerPoint Presentation ((fully editable and with animation) ✶ KWL ✶ Worksheets (for teachers and pupils) ✶ Lesson Plan ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 38 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources Christianity **********************************************************************************

St. Columba is a well-known and beloved Saint whose memory is still living and strong, especially in Ireland and Scotland. Support your teaching on St. Columba and make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful by using this highly visual method of organising information about this saint. These 7 mind maps complement the presentation on St. Columba (found here) and can be used in conjunction with 'St. Columba: Life and Times' , a free resource which can be found here. When and how to use these mind maps ✶ these comprehensive mind maps are very useful reference tools and an excellent visual aid to engage all pupils; ✶ pupils can work in groups and each group is asked to write down 1-2 paragraphs about one aspect of St. Columba such as his life, works or legacy etc, using the information included in each mind map; ✶ the resource could be used as a prompt for creative, factual or descriptive writing; ✶ the mind maps can also be printed off, laminated and displayed, making great additions to your classroom walls. ********************************************************************************* This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including detailed instructions on when and how to use these mind maps, the benefits of using mind maps and printing tips) ✶ 7 mind maps ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 13 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Christianity Resources **********************************************************************************

‘Hindu Festivals: Diwali’ is the third lesson of the unit ‘Exploring Hinduism’ (unit plan can be found here and the complete unit of study here) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. ‘Hindu Festivals: Diwali’ complements ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ and ‘Diwali Jigsaw Puzzles’. The resource contains a PowerPoint to give structure to lessons, a flip chart with engaging activities for students and worksheets. 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 Diwali or to change the order of slides, the PowerPoint is fully editable to allow all of these. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 5; think pair share, missing words activity, class discussions, drawing Rangoli patterns 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 and they proved to be very successful in helping pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Diwali. 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. <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ✶ 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 <strong> Page Count</strong>: 42 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All puzzles All Hinduism Resources

In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Christmas Maths’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of this festival. <strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong> These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. <strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson ‘Exploring Festivals Christmas’: ❄ to identify the four key features of Christmas; ❄ to explain the deeper meaning of Christmas. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ❄Cover ❄Teacher notes ❄Choice 1: 10 activities ❄Choice 1: Answer Keys ❄Choice 2: 10 activities ❄Choice 2: Answer Keys ❄TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31 Related Resources All puzzles **********************************************************************************

Nibbana NO PREP teaching pack is fully resourced, lasts 2-3 periods, and it is suitable for the new Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (in Scotland); OCR AS and A-level, Religious Studies (Developments in Buddhist Thought); AQA A-level Religious Studies, Component 2: Study of religion and dialogues; WJEC Eduqas, A level in Religious Studies, A Study of Religion, and Edexcel A Level Religious Studies, Study of Religion. This well-structured lesson aims to help students interact in a meaningful way with this topic, through a mixture of engaging activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: think-pair-share, brainstorming, group activities, 3:3:1, class discussions, exit tickets etc. The principles and strategies of formative assessment are embedded in the lesson and all activities are linked to success criteria. The activities proved to be very successful in helping students consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Nibbana. Learning Intentions: the lesson is designed to help most pupils to: explain the meaning of Nibbana analyse the Mahayana and Theravada views about Nibbana identify benefits and difficulties of this teaching PLEASE NOTE: The PowerPoint, created with clearly defined progression and eye-catching images, can be used to boost vocabulary, to consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking. 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 are relevant to Nibbana, or to change the order of the slides, this PowerPoint is fully editable to allow all of these. If you need to leave this with a supply teacher, this NO PREP resource is the perfect solution: the resource contains everything needed to deliver the lesson. The lesson is easy to follow and fun to teach. Just download, print and go! CONTENT: Cover Teacher Notes ‘Nibbana’ PowerPoint Presentation a. Editable, animated PowerPoint Presentation (25 slides) b. The presentation in PDF format Worksheets (available in colour and blackline for your convenience) TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 52 pages PDF format (print and file for planning) + 25 PPT SLIDES Related Resources: All Buddhism Resources

‘The True Story of Christmas’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this festival and to clarify some misconceptions they may have about the Christmas Story by looking at the biblical accounts of the first Christmas. This resource is designed to last 1-2 periods. ‘The True Story of Christmas’ complements <strong><a href=https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/exploring-festivals-christmas-11417888> Exploring Festivals: Christmas.</a></strong> The resource contains a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: brainstorming activity, words sort, group work, write your story, KUI activity etc. There are many opportunities for class discussions (when reading Biblical accounts) to encourage young people to present their own opinions and respect the views of others. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria. <strong>CONTENT</strong>: ✵ 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) ✵ Worksheets (available in colour and blackline for your convenience) ✵ TOU/Credits <strong> Page Count</strong>: 55 <strong>Related Resources</strong> ✵ All Festivals Resources ✵ All Christmas Resources

This lesson is designed to meet the standards of the new Higher RMPS exam (valid from August 2016). It helps pupils to explain to explain the key words: kamma, skilful and unskilful actions, to give examples of skilful and unskilful actions and to identify benefits and difficulties of this teaching. It requires 1-2 periods to be completed. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for your students and all activities are clearly linked to success criteria. Pupils are also encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic.