Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Shabbat.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on what Shabbat is, why it is celebrated and how it is celebrated.
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheet for Judaism: Beliefs
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Topics are:
How did Judaism begin?
Beliefs about God
Abraham
Life after death
Creation and Science
Each Mat includes:
Knowledge on the topic
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish creation story and science
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge Jewish creation, Orthodox and Reform beliefs
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
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!
6 Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheets for Christian Practices. Learning Mats cover the entire topic:
1. Worship and Prayer
2. Christian Festivals
3. Pilgrimage
4. Sacraments
5. Christianity in Britain
6. Worldwide Church, Persecution, Reconciliation
Files come as A4 documents (PDF) and A3 Word documents.
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Practices: Christian Festivals - Christmas and Easter
A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included.
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!
Full working document (26 pages) for revision or independent study for the topic of Philosophy and Ethics: Human Rights. Document includes a variety of tasks, from mind-mapping to letter and script writing, to embed learning from each of the topics below.
Download as an editable Word document and as a PDF, for compatibility.
Booklet focuses on Philosophy and Ethics from a Christian perspective.
Resource includes:
- Key Concepts
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Amnesty International
- Campaigning for Human Rights
- Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Aid
- Salvation Army
- Liberation Theology
- Censorship
- Freedom of Religious Expression
- Religious Extremism
- Abortion Extremism
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Martin Luther King Jr
- Poverty and Wealth
- Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty
- Fair Trade
- Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
- Helping those in Poverty
- Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
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!
Resource includes:
-Nature and purpose of marriage
- Humanist attitudes to marriage
- Christian attitudes to marriage
- Christian wedding ceremonies (and features)
- Marriage outside of religious traditions
- Problems faced by inter-faith marriage
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Word match
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video activity (x 2)
- Research activity, including information and activity
- What does the Bible say?
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection question
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!
Resource includes:
- What is prejudice?
- What is discrimination?
- Religious discrimination
- Isra Mohammed
- Mosque Open Days
- Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Martin Luther King Jnr
- Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Show Racism the Red Card
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Video starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Think, Pair, Share on the topic of same-sex relationships
- Research activity, including worksheet
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection video (14mins long) an emotional and hard-hitting video on what the world would be like if homosexuality was the norm and people had to 'come out' as heterosexual
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1-1.5 hours) as part of the Judaism Practices Unit.
Lesson includes:
Starter
-Homework
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Model Answer
Research Activity
TPS and Questions
Exam Question with technique
Peer Assessment
Plenary (Exit Pass)
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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Islam: Why do Muslims go to Makkah?
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 Islam: Prayer (Salah)
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 Islam: the Qur’an.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 Islam: Birth Ceremonies (Aqiqah)
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
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 called ‘Islam: Beliefs and Teachings’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called 'Al-Qadr (Predestination)’ and is L11 in the unit. 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 (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
Plenary
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 called ‘Islam: Beliefs and Teachings’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called 'SProphethood - Muhammad’ and is L6 in the unit. 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 (Main tasks)
Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique)
Review
Plenary
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!
Resource includes information sheets for five of the main Jewish festivals needed for the new Eduqas WJEC specification for GCSE Religious Studies
1. Rosh Hashanah
2. Yom Kippur
3. Sukkot
4. Passover
5. Shabbat
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!
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 unit was created for the new GCSE specifications (based on Eduqas) for a Study of Judaism: Practices.
Covers a Study of Judaism, required for new specifications. Divisions and distinctions made between different Jewish denominations.
8 double lessons (approx 1 1/2 hours per double lesson), including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Often, differentiation is scaffolded into the PPTs via animations, which you can use if needed.
Each lesson includes:
- Resources
- Lesson Plan
- Full PPT
- Starter / Main / Plenaries (including mini-reviews)
- SMSC Focus
- Literacy Focus
- Christian Value focus (you may wish to delete this if it is not standard practice within your school)
- Objectives, Outcomes, 3D Learning Objectives
In addition to the taught lessons, there is also an assessment lesson, complete with exam technique, hints, tips and mark scheme. The assessment lesson included in this Bundle also includes the assessment for Judaism: Beliefs and Teachings, so double-check you’re giving your pupils the correct paper after the Practices unit!
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 let me know if there is anything else you would like to see within the resource. Happy teaching!