This lesson looks at Lourdes as a site of pilgrimage for Christians. It considers events in the life of Bernadette Soubirous as well as urging students to consider the rituals and spiritual healing that some Christians experience as a consequence of making a pilgrimage to this site. Please note, all resources are included at the end of the powerpoint. Links to new edexcel RS syllabus

In this lesson students consider the symbolism of Easter, why it is an important festival for Christians and asks students to compare the theological importance of Easter with that of Christmas.

This lesson explores the reasons why the gospels may not be reliably historical sources. It uses video sources and a classroom game to help recreate and illustrate the problems of oral history and the impossibility of escaping our own interpretation of events.

This lesson provides an introduction to the nature and function of Christian prayer. It has four tasks including analysis of different types of prayer and an exam style question linked to the new GCSE syllabus. A homework task related to adoration and thank giving is also included. Objectives are differentiated and there is an extension task for more able students.

This lesson explores what liturgy is why it is an import part of worship for some Christians and how it differs from non-liturgical worship. It includes: video sources/structured activities/exam question/points for discussion Some resources are differentiated. Links to new edexcel RS GCSE syllabus

This lesson explores Islamic teachings on Stewardship. It also reflects on campaigns that have focused on environmental issues and asks students to create there own with a religious spin.

This is a simple lesson that requires students to use the information in the edexcel (Religion and Society) textbook (or another source) to create a presentation on the various forms of pollution.

Euthanasia introduction. This lesson gives an introduction to what euthanasia is, the law and some of the key arguments for and against it. It has some differentiated resources suitable for supporting very weak students. It links to the edexcel syllabus.

This lesson considers Christian teaching on bullying. It is a well structured lesson with a range of activities. Links to the edexcel syllabus

wicca and witchcraft

symbolism of wedding ceremony different types of relationship * Sadly the video links (4thought) for this lesson have expired so a transcript has been attached.

Christian Jewish Creation stories

Students use a section of Lamentations to consider how important the destruction of Solomon’s Temple was in Jewish history/to Jewish identity. This is a creative lesson with a literary focus. It has differentiated resources and is SMSC driven.

Links to edexcel lesson on infertility. This lesson provides an introduction to the nature of infertility treatments including all key terms.

This lesson explores the key features of Islamic birth rites through a range of activities that encourage students to reflect on the spiritual and emotional significance of new life.

Introduction to just war theory Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson explores what myths are, why they are important and how they can be both fun and dangerous. Students have an opportunity to write their own myth.

This lesson explore the different features of Catholic and Protestant churches

This lesson provides and introduction to the key terms in the marriage and the family unit and urges students to consider how the family structure has changed and the problems/benefits that have occurred as a result. Links to the edexcel GCSE syllabus.

This lesson asks students to consider definitions of evil and come up with their own. They reflect on a series of quotes regarding what evil is from a range of people (sourced from RE Today). Students are also introduced to the different categories of evil. This lesson is suitable for KS3 or weaker students at GCSE level.