This resource is an introduction to the Sikh Khalsa with a focus on class discussion and research skills. This is suitable for one full lesson period. There is a presentation which includes learning objectives, a PowerPoint presentation detailing the lesson, starter, link to a BBC video, and activities including a P4C discussion. The resource includes a sheet where the students can read about the stages of the formation of the Khalsa and develop their research skills. This is ideal for students to work alone or in pairs to fill in. This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.

This is a PowerPoint Presentation and worksheet that can be used for KS3 and KS4 or Junior, or Transition Year and Leaving Cert classes. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMS). The PPT contains a basic introduction to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness but more commonly known as the Hare Krishnas, as well as basic beliefs. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube video portraying a group in London (2012) as well as them singing the Hare Krishna mantra. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do.

This presentation and worksheet will give a broad overview of Absolute Morality with a focus on Kantian Ethics. It is intended to be used for a whole 50 minute lesson. The PPT contains lots of discussion activities that will engage students. The PPT directs to the worksheet at appropriate stages to work with a partner. There are also slides which direct students to copy them down in their notebooks, if the class uses them. There is an extension activity for lower order question at the end of the PPT. It is suitable for KS4 or a high-ability KS3 group. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom. *Worksheet has upload as a MS Word file and also a .pdf in case of formatting issues. A link to a video resource has also been included.

This is a simple worksheet that can be used as part of a module introducing Morality. It consists of a short definition matching exercise and a longer written exercise where the students must give examples for each definition. It is suitable for KS3/KS4/Junior Certificate class groups. I have uploaded a word document and a pdf. of the file in case there are any formatting issues.

This presentation and worksheet will give a broad overview of Philosophy. It discusses where and when Philosophy began, although it mostly focuses on what exactly is philosophy. There are questions throughout the presentation that can be used for normal lower order questioning during class, or as a written activity. The presentation contains lots of interesting pictures and bright colours to engage the students. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom. The worksheet is differentiated and the pupils can either complete it during the presentation or afterwards.

This is a PPT exploring the idea of Sacred Texts. Best suited to KS3/Junior Cert. class groups of mixed ability. It is suitable for UK and Irish Religious Education curriculum classes. What is a sacred Text? Why are they special? The different sacred texts of different religions. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

This is a PowerPoint Presentation that can be used for KS3 and KS4 in British schools and for Senior Cycle non-exam Religious Education classes in Irish schools. It can be used in both a denominational and non-denominational classroom context. It can be used as part of a module on cults or New Religious Movements (NRMs). This PPT consists of: Basic information of the UFO Cult Heaven’s Gate. Discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. Overview of characteristics of a cult. Discussion questions for the students to do which can be changed into a writing activity.