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Hello! I am an experienced secondary school teacher from Ireland. My subjects are RE and History. Have a look at some of my resources that are available and make sure to leave a review! All of them have been tried and tested in mixed ability classrooms in Ireland and the UK.

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Hello! I am an experienced secondary school teacher from Ireland. My subjects are RE and History. Have a look at some of my resources that are available and make sure to leave a review! All of them have been tried and tested in mixed ability classrooms in Ireland and the UK.
Absolute Morality (Kantian Ethics)
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Absolute Morality (Kantian Ethics)

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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.
Free Morality Worksheet
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Free Morality Worksheet

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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.
Introduction to Philosophy
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Introduction to Philosophy

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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.
Complete Set of  Introduction to Islam and Muhammad
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Complete Set of Introduction to Islam and Muhammad

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This bundle consists of three different PPTs on: The early life of Muhammad. The development of Islam. The spread of Islam. Each resource consists of a PowerPoint Presentation that uses bright attractive colours and pictures throughout. At the end of each presentation there is a questions section that can either be used for orally or for written work at the end of the lesson. Additionally each presentation uses ‘thought bubbles’ throughout to highlight key questions and points of interest.
What is a Sacred Text?
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What is a Sacred Text?

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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!
Heaven's Gate - UFO Cult
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Heaven's Gate - UFO Cult

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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.
Free End of Term Student Self-Assessment
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Free End of Term Student Self-Assessment

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This is a simple free resource. It has been uploaded as a pdf. and MS Word file in case there are any formatting issues or if it needs to be edited. This resources encourages the student to reflect on their own effort, conduct, and areas of weakness before exams. Although this resources uses the language of the Irish Junior Cycle, it can easily be edited for British KS3 and KS4. If you liked this free resource, please leave a review and check out my shop for more free and paid resources.
2 Class Tests on the Renaissance - Higher and Lower Ability
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2 Class Tests on the Renaissance - Higher and Lower Ability

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This is a class test on the Renaissance. It is suitable for mixed ability History classes for KS3 and Junior Cycle. There are a higher and lower ability test. It consists of four questions. Four test questions are: key words for the Renaissance; changes in technology, changes in art; and changes in medicine and science. Each question has the total marks beside the subtitle for ease of adding up marks. The end of the test has a calculations box that either the teacher can fill in and calculate themselves, or the students can as a numeracy activity. A short student reflection activity. A teacher comments section ‘What Went Well’ and ‘Even Better If’. The test comes as a pdf and a MS Word document so it can be edited.
Free 'Ready to Learn' Checklist
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Free 'Ready to Learn' Checklist

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This is a simple free resource. It has been uploaded as a pdf. and MS Word file in case there are any formatting issues or if it needs to be edited. This resource should ideally be laminated so a student can erase the check marks, and use it again and again. It consists of a simple four part checklist: I have my pencil case. I have my textbook. I have my copy/notebook. I have my school journal. If you liked this free resource, please leave a review and check out my shop for more free and paid resources.