Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Judaism: Beliefs and Teachings: the Nature of God - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
Resource includes:
1. What is God like?
2. Diversity of Beliefs
3. Shekhinah
4. Exam questions
Included is one set of A - D questions per exam booklet, with exam hints and technique. 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.
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!
Publisher document (PDF also included) to cover Christian Practices: Worship and Prayer, including Forms of Worship, Nature and Importance of Prayer, Quaker Worship, Evangelical Worship.
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!
Collection of 20 famous quotes from key thinkers / famous motivators / inspirators, created in the style of Instagram posts.
Engage your learners through a creative and inspiring display of key thoughts on life, philosophy and morality.
Easily editable to add your own. Download as a Word document and as a PDF, for compatibility.
These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christian Thought, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Topics include:
1.Augustine on Human Nature
2. Death and the Afterlife
3. Knowledge of God’s Existence
4. Jesus Christ
5. Christian Moral Principles
6. Christian Moral Practices/Action
7. Religious Pluralism
8. Challenge of Secularisation
9. Gender
10. Karl Marx and Liberation Theology
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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 Jewish Practices: Rituals (Brit Milah/Naming ceremonies/Bat Mitzvah/Bar Mitzvah/Marriage/Death and Funerals/Shiva)
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!
Whole unit’s revision one one A3 page. This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Life and Death. Word and PDF for image / editing.
Mat covers / includes:
1. Creation
a. Christian Creation
b. Humanism
c. Design Argument
d. Interpretations
2. Life on Earth
a. Stewardship
b. Sanctity of Life
c. Quality of Life
d. Abortion
e. Euthanasia
3. Life After Death
a. Heaven and Hell
b. Judgement and Punishment
c. Christian Attitudes
e. Funeral Rites
4. Key concept words
5. Quotes from the Bible
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!
These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Topics include:
Natural Law
Utilitarianism
Situation Ethics
Kantian Ethics
Euthanasia
Business Ethics
Meta-Ethical Theories
Conscience
Sexual Ethics
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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!
Cart sort activity for labeling the features of a Synagogue. Useful for KS3 and KS4.
Includes:
1. Synagogue
2. Ten Commandments
3. Ark
4. Ner Tamid
5. Bimah
6. Rabbis Seat
7. Elijah's Chair
8. Pews
9. Seating (women's balcony) [orthodox]
10. Torah scrolls
11. Menorah
Resource comes with two versions - one without the boxes and circles (for high ability) and one with the boxes and circles (for mid to low ability)
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as an introduction to studying RE/RS at KS3. Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Religion challenge
Why study religion? marketplace
Response to Alan the alien
Peer Assessment and Feedback
Plenary
Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
**KS3 Religious Studies/Philosophy and Ethics: Ethical Questions
Lesson: Is sport like a religion?
This unit, ‘Ethical Questions, is devised as part of a brand new, interleaved scheme of work for KS3, aimed to prepare KS3 students for the move up to KS4, introducing some key concepts that can be developed later on at GCSE.
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 Work Pack, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson.
This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support the Recovery Curriculum, 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 Resource Pack(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required.
The interleaved schemed of work are specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE:
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.
These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach.
Lesson includes:
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 Work Pack:
If you would rather work in exercise books, the Work Pack is designed so that you can print off relevant pages - it is a resource pack. This would be useful if you have appropriate curriculum time to cover the content of the course. Unfortunately, this is not the case across all schools, and therefore the Work Pack helps by providing 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 Work Pack, 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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work exploring who exactly Jesus Christ was with KS3. This lesson is called ‘Historical Evidence for the Existence of Jesus’ ( or ‘Did Jesus Actually Exist?’) and explores the context of the area at the time of Jesus. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. This is Lesson 2 in the series.
Lesson includes:
Homework slide (for editing)
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Construct activities to build knowledge
Apply activities to use knowledge
Plenary
embedded differentiation (where applicable)
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 / task sheet for Christianity: the Life of Jesus - from birth to ascension. It covers the four main events in Jesus’ life that are examined at GCSE.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing)
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!
Intended as revision and teaching exam technique for GCSE Religious Studies for AQA.
Included:
Teacher PowerPoint
Student PowerPoint / handout
The interactive teacher PowerPoint moves through actual exam responses from candidates in the 2022 exam series and the marks allocated by the exam board. The PowerPoint works through the reasoning and justification for these marks, culminating in an opportunity to improve the 12-mark responses using the level criteria.
An incredibly useful tool for both revising the course and for understanding exam technique and mark allocation.
The download also includes a student version of the PowerPoint, with which they can add their own annotations (marks achieved, justifications, etc) and use in future in preparation for exams.
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 AQA RS GCSE specification in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Quick and easy revision presented in a creative way!
Each revision card includes definitions, teachings, the importance and an opinion question. Answers are also available on the reverse of each card for student to work independently.
The final slide (with practise questions) also comes with answers using the appropriate exam technique.
The flip cards include the following topics, according to the specification:
What is God like?
What is the Trinity?
What role did the Spirit and the Word have in creation?
What do Christians believe about creation?
What is the afterlife?
What is the incarnation?
How was Jesus different?
What happened at the crucifixion?
Why was Jesus crucified?
What was the resurrection?
What was the ascension?
What is salvation?
Practise Exam Questions
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 is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Christian Moral Principles. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision and the Learning Mat!
Lesson 1: Introduction and Theonomous Ethics
Lesson 2: Heteronomous Ethics
Lesson 3: Autonomous Ethics
Lesson 4: Analysing CMP
Free resource: Workbook on Christian Moral Principles; Learning Mat for whole unit
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 is a unit of 5 lessons for the OCR unit on Developments in Christian Thought: Death and the Afterlife. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro and Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Heaven
Hell
Purgatory
Election
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!
These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Topics include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences
Soul, Mind and Body
Arguments from Observation
Arguments from Reason
Religious experience
Problem of Evil
Nature of God
Religious Language
20th Century Perspectives
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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: Kosher.
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 kosher is, why kosher laws are followed and how kosher laws are followed
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!
A3 Revision mat for Judaism: Beliefs & Teachings. Entire unit on one revision sheet.
Resource includes:
1. Nature of God
2. Denominations
3. Shekhinah
4. Messiah
5. Creation
6. Covenants (Abraham and Moses)
7. Ten Commandments
8. Pikuach Nefesh
9. Free Will
10. Mitzvot and Mitzvah Day
11. Afterlife
12. Key concept words and definitions
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!
A double-sided A3 Revision mat for Judaism: Practices. Entire unit on one revision sheet.
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.
Topics include:
1. Key Concept Words
2. Worship
3. Prayer
4. Amidah
5. Worship in the home
6. Shabbat
7. Items for Worship
8. The synagogue
9. Merseyside Jewish Community Care Initiatives
10. Features of a synagogue
11. Brit Milah
12. Bar Mitzvah/ Bat Mitzvah
13. Marriage
14. Same-sex marriage
15. Funeral Rites
16. Tenakh/Talmud
17. Keeping Kosher
18. Rosh Hashanah
19. Yom Kippur
20. Pesach
21. Sukkot
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!