KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 4 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘Did the universe begin with the Big Bang’? In this lesson students will consider the scientific explanation for the origins of the universe. Students will be able to: Describe what the Big Bang is and why scientists think the Big Bang is important. Explain three pieces of evidence for the Big Bang happening. State three problems with the Big Bang theory. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 5 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘How does religion explain the beginning of the universe’? - Genesis Students will be able to: Consider whether or not you can believe both the religious and scientific explanation of the beginning of the Universe. Compare the 6 day creation story and the Big Bang Theory. Describe the 6 key parts of creation from Genesis. Give the names of two religions who believe the 6 day creation story All resources are included! Genesis word search Worksheets Extract from the Bible Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 3 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at 'How do different religions answer the question ‘What happens when we die?' This lesson looks at the religious answer to ‘What happens when we die?’ - Looking at the 6 major religions and their beliefs. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Explain what you believe and express your opinion on issues relating to what happens when we die. Describe what the worlds six main religions believe happens when we die. Understand and explore examples of ‘Near Death Experiences’. Resources are included - including an information sheet and differentiated table for students to fill in! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the ‘What Big Questions are there?’

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 2 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at ‘How do myths answer Big Questions?' This lesson looks at how myths are used to answer some of the Big Questions, with a particular focus on the origins of the universe. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Explain why people made up myths to answer their questions, using specific examples. Describe what a myth is and look at some examples from around the world. Understand how primitive people tried to explain their ultimate questions. Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the ‘What Big Questions are there?’

KS3 Religious Studies - Lesson 3 of the Islam scheme of work This lesson looks at The Five Pillars of Islam. This lesson looks at the Five Pillars. Students will complete a worksheet (gap fill task) on the Five Pillars using a video, and will then reflect and consider what their Five Pillars are - what is important to them? All worksheets and resources needed are included – ready to download and teach! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Islam scheme of work.

Full lesson plus activities and for teaching who is to blame for evil and suffering. Suitable for 11-16 Philosophy and Ethics or Religious Studies.

Whole lesson plus differentiated activities and links to videos. For teaching 11-16 Philosophy or Religious Education.

Who is to blame for evil and suffering? This lesson explores original sin. Whole lesson plus resources and differentiated activities included.

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 3 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is Science’? Students will be able to: Explain what the scientific method is and use it to look at real life experiments. Discuss at least two things that science now explains that used to be explained by religion. State at least three areas that are involved in science. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

Knowledge Organiser for teaching Prayer and Meditation at KS3. This colourful knowledge organiser covers: What is prayer? What is meditation? The Lord’s Prayer Buddhist Mandala’s Zen Gardens All on one A4 page! Perfect for revision. Please review if you purchase, feedback is welcome.