Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video/Media activity with differentiated worksheet/learning mat
- Thinking Hats
- 'Chooseday' Activity - pupils choose their own apply task
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
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 Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The Eightfold Path
2. The Analogy of the Path
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Wesak
2. Vassa
3. Kathina
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Jewish Practices - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
9 separate booklets, covering:
1. Bar Mitzvah
2. Birth Ceremonies
3. Funeral Rites
4. Prayer
5. Festivals
6. Wedding Ceremonies
7. Shabbat
8. Kosher
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 A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
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:
- Who said this/what does it mean? (starter)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video and question task
- CV task
- Why a 'Christian' chaplain?
- Prison reformers activity
- Exam practise, with exam technique
- Humanist attitudes plenary
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!
15-page Revision Guide for Islam: Practices. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Includes:
1. Ibadah
2. Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah
Zakah
Sawm
Hajj
3. Jihad
Greater jihad
Lesser jihad
4. Festivals and Celebrations
Overview
Id-ul-Adha
Id-ul-Fitr
Ashura
5. Ten Obligatory Acts
Salah
Sawm
Hajj
Zakah
Khums
Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahil Anril Munkar
Tawalia
Tabarra
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:
Reflection starter: suffering animal/humans
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Definition task
Word match
Euthanasia within Christianity (information around the room)
Case studies market place: Optional video case study for AN/aural/visual learners
Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
Instagram plenary
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!
A3 Revision mat for Christianity: Beliefs & Teachings. Entire unit on one revision sheet.
Resource includes:
1. Nature of God
2. Creation
3. Eschatological Views
4. Jesus (Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension)
5. Role of the Spirit/Word in Creation
6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses)
7. Sin and Salvation
8. Sacraments
9. Problems with original sin
10. Grace and the Spirit
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. 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!
Two pages of information, including the commandment in Genesis and the difference between Orthodox and Reform Synagogues (including Brit Bat). Questions based on the text also included in the resource.
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!
Religion Studies / Philosophy and Ethics / PSHE
This 8-lesson unit, ‘Animal Rights’, is a brand new, relevant ethical exploration into the issue of animal rights in today’s world. Lessons are up-to-date, well-designed and engaging to keep in line with current thinking and relevant issues.
Individual lessons are intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding lesson sheets, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson.
Lessons Include:
Introduction to animal rights
Are animals intelligent?
Should we eat meat?
Is a vegan lifestyle healthy?
Should factory farming be banned?
What is the impact of using animals?
What are the different attitudes to animal rights?
Is ignorance bliss?
*Lesson resource sheets if using exercise books
This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support all learners, interleave learning with previously-learned units and support cognition through interleaving techniques.
Although part of a unit, lessons can also be taught as a stand-alone lessons, e.g. for revision. The corresponding lesson sheet(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and sheets themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required.
The new scheme of work is specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE (and beyond):
AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding)
AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation)
The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling.
This new unit brings the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and key debate topics. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach.
Lessons include:
Homework Slide
Unit Cover and lesson overview
Starter activity, including interleaving
Key words (literacy focus)
Introduction of key information (AO1 - knowledge) and how this is used (AO1 - understanding)
Introduction of a contentious issue or debate (AO2 - analysis) and finalised judgement (AO2 - evaluation)
Plenary
The lesson resource sheets:
These are designed so that even those who have limited curriculum time can explore the full unit without having to feel the time pressures on their classwork.
The resources provide time-saving activities, whilst still being able to cover the breadth and depth of the course.
In addition, students who may be limited by literacy issues, e.g. slower writing paces, are not disadvantaged or capped in their progress. Therefore, some classes could use a mixed approach - part resources, part exercise book - and all students will be able to progress through the same volume of content.
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!
Parable of the Poor Widow learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish Families / What do Jews believe about family life?
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.
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: Wealth and poverty.
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.
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!
Knowledge organiser for revision and information for the Study of Christianity - Beliefs, Teachings and Practices, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key information; case studies and examples; Christian teachings; exam requirements and technique and key vocabulary.
It can be used for independent revision, to aid a structured revision timetable and in lessons. My own students have these glued in their books and are encouraged to refer to them during our learning. At the end of the unit, students are asked to go over the statements and highlight (RAG) their knowledge and understanding of the topics, thereby revealing key areas for revision.
Download as an A3 Word document as as an A4 PDF.
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 resource contains 2 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Study of Christianity unit for the Eduqas specification of GCSE Religious Studies. As an examiner for this spec, I have used my knowledge of the mark scheme to create these resources.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
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: Who Was Jesus?
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!
Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders / Two Builders learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.
Parable of the Prodigal Son learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- The Bible passage
- A Summary with Key Ideas
- Key Ideas and Quotes
- Historical Context and Importance
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' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.