This lesson covers: What is loving kindness The four sublime states How it compares to compassion 12 mark questions Loving kindness meditation (experiential) Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. Students will need to have touched upon the four sublime states to complete this lesson. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Theravadan funerals Funerals in Tibet Japanese Buddhist Funerals 12 mark Questions Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. Please see the notes in the power-points to support the teaching of your lesson. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Visualisation Thangkas Mandalas Experiential Learning Activities Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Mandalas Dependent Arising The Tibetan wheel of life Not an easy concept - definitely worth doing some reading to make sure you understand it yourself first. This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 50minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Sukhavati Pure Land practices Pure Land and Theravada Comparison Exercise Revision Suggestions This is lesson 13 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: The Four Sights Asceticism The Middle Way Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded. If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)

This lesson covers: Awareness of Impermanance Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed - story Homework sheet on Anatta This is lesson 7 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson is suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards. It covers: The three refuges Taking refuge The importance of Dhamma A fun activity on the three jewels This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Types of sin Biblical sources of salvation How salvation happens Salvation in Christ 5 mark question (recommended to do this on the board with the students) Exit ticket Homework suggestion This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper. The lesson will take 60 minutes. This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle

This lesson covers: Meditation Mara Mara’s Temptations The three watches How Buddhists describe Enlightenment Homework Suggestion This is lesson 3 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded. Please give a nice REVIEW if you found it useful - I would also welcome your constructive feedback.

This lesson covers: Craving and Desire Overcoming suffering Nibbana This is lesson 10 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: Ethical discussion What is Karuna Equanimity Buddhist Charity 4 mark and 12 mark essay questions This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded. If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)

This lesson covers: Craving and Attachment States of suffering Types of suffering Options for different activities Homework suggestion This is lesson 6 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson is an introduction to the the Four Sights and Asceticism follownig on from the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards. It covers The Four Sights Asceticism The Middle Way For and Against Homework sheet This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson contains: The changing nature of Christian demographic (it may be interesting to add in the British census report to this part) Mission and Evangelism recap Case study of Christ for all nations (show them the images on the website) Exit ticket Additional review activity worksheet on Christian practices This resource will not be completed in a single lesson, it is an easy topic and so I have added a supplementary activity in case you complete the lesson quicker than expected. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Christianity book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)

This lesson covers: Review of the four noble truths The Eightfold path 12 mark questions Exit ticket Eightfold path charades This is lesson 11 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson is an introduction to the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards. It covers Buddha’s Birth Myth and Reality of the story Life of Luxury Homework - Jataka tales This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.

This lesson covers: What happens on Judgement day Comparative exercise Akhirah (students do not need to have studied Islam for this) Bible research activity Judgement Plenary Homework Suggestion This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper. The lesson will take 60 minutes. This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle.

This lesson covers: How Jesus’ resurrection influences Christians views on life on after death. Differing Christian perspectives about life after death Spiritual or embodied resurrection activity Homework suggestion Bonus halloween quiz This is quite a fun lesson as it is Christian beliefs but with a spooky theme - appropriate to teach around halloween. The traditions of halloween are not Christian but ghosts and zombies can bring alive the topic of spiritual or bodied resurrection. This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Christian Beliefs. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. The resource comes in PDF format. This is a free sample resource for Christian beliefs, view shop for more resources on Christianity and Buddhism.

This lesson covers: The Trinity Activity sheet on the trinity Homework suggestion This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Christian Beliefs. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. The resource comes in PDF format. This is a free sample resource for Christian beliefs, view shop for more resources on Christianity and Buddhism.