An hour long lesson for KS3 - would work well in any unit about religion and science, or philosophy.
The lesson explores the big question is religion a product of the human mind and looks at psychological explanations of religion (e.g. Freud).
Includes…
Guided reading printable resource
Powerpoint lesson
Challenge task
KS3 lesson exploring the relationship between religion and science. This would work well in any philosophy unit or religion and science unit.
Includes…
Hour powerpoint lesson
Activity (printable) exploring is religion and science are compatible
Challenge activities
KS3 year 9 philosophy lesson about knowledge and truth. This is an introduction lesson to a religion and science topic, but would fit in well with any unit on philosophy.
Includes…
SEND resource
Knowledge organiser about religion and science
Philosophy enquiry with scholars Descartes and Zhuang Zhou
Challenge activites
A fully resourced 9 lesson unit about Buddhist beliefs and practices for KS3. Each lesson contains a powerpoint lesson, printable resources, opportunties for recall, engagement with scripture, and a challenge task.
There is a 15 multiple choice mid point assessment quiz included and a knowledge organiser.
Lesson 1 - The Buddhas early life
Lesson 2 - The four sights
Lesson 3 - Enlightenment
Lesson 4 - The four noble truths
Lesson 5 - The eightfold path
Lesson 6 - The wheel of life
Lesson 7 - Meditation
Lesson 8 - Being a teenage Buddhist
Lesson 9 - Inspiring Buddhist leader
A fully resourced KS3 lesson about Thich Naht Hanh, an inspiring Buddhist leader. The lesson includes…
Powerpoint lesson
Reading activity about Thich Naht Hanh and Martin Luther King
Recall activities
A fully resourced KS3 lesson exploring the question ‘is it hard to be a teenage Buddhist in the UK?’. The lesson includes…
Powerpoint lesson
Engagement with the CENSUS
Recall activities
A fully resources KS3 lesson about the wheel of life (Bhavacakra wheel) for Buddhists. A great lesson to engage students with art and religion. Includes
Powerpoint presentation
Guided reading activity
A multiple choice quiz for a Buddhist unit
Recall activities
A fully resourced KS3 lesson about the four noble truths for Buddhists. Includes the story of Kisa Gotami. The lesson includes…
Powerpoint
Paired reading activity
Activity about the story of Kisa Gotami
Recall activities
A fully resourced KS3 lesson about the early life of the Buddha. Ideal for any Buddhist beliefs unit.
Includes…
Powerpoint presentation
Activity sheet
Knowledge organiser
A revision hand out with possible evaluation points for theme A, B, D, and E. This resource will support students with evaluation in their 12 mark essays, which is required for them to meet the criteria for level 4 (top band).
The resource could be used in revision lessons, as a revision handout, as a knowledge organiser for exercise books.
The resource contains evaluation points for each theme, in the form of simple bullet points. It will support students with arguing strongest/weakest arguments.
A revision lesson that covers the AQA GCSE RE Christian beliefs section. It includes…
Starter activity
Essay plans for tricky 12 markers
Scripture revision and recall
Keyword revision
The lesson is designed to be teacher led and enables students to revise in a variety of ways and activities.
There are two version of essay plans to suit more able and less able students.
SEND printable resource (nature of God table) included
An 8 page (including front cover) booklet of scripture and teachings for AQA Religious Studies A 9-1. Each scripture informs students what topic the scripture is for, a short explanation, and some quick ‘using scripture tips’.
PAPER 1
Christianity beliefs and teachings
Christianity practices
Islam beliefs and teachings
Islam practices
PAPER 2 - (Scripture from Christianity and Islam)
Theme A - Relationships and families
Theme B - Religion and life
Theme D - Religion, peace and conflict
Theme E - Religion, crime, and punishment
An 8 page (including front cover) booklet of scripture and teachings for AQA Religious Studies A 9-1. Each scripture informs students what topic the scripture is for, a short explanation, and some quick ‘using scripture tips’.
PAPER 1
Christianity beliefs and teachings
Christianity practices
Islam beliefs and teachings
Islam practices
PAPER 2 - (Scripture from Christianity and Islam)
Theme A - Relationships and families
Theme C - The existence of God and revelation
Theme D - Religion, peace and conflict
Theme E - Religion, crime, and punishment
A 5 page (including front cover) booklet of scripture and teachings for AQA Religious Studies A 9-1. Each scripture informs students what topic the scripture is for and a short explanation.
PAPER 1
Christianity beliefs and teachings
Christianity practices
Islam beliefs and teachings
Islam practices
Two lessons for KS3 for atonement theories of Jesus. All lessons include powerpoints and resources (differentiated).
Two powerpoint lessons (one hour each)
Worksheets (differentiated versions for each lesson)
Resources for activities in lesson