Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Beliefs and Teachings: The Six Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam and the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise. Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique. Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Whole unit’s revision one one A3 page. This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Good and Evil. Mat covers: Resource Includes: 1. Making moral decisions a. What is ‘wrong’? b. Absolute morality c. Relative morality 2. Crime and Punishment a. Crime in Britain b. Sin c. Cause of crime d. Aims of punishment e. Justice f. Prison Chaplains g. Capital Punishment 3. Forgiveness a. Reconciliation b. Jesus and forgiveness c. Examples of forgiveness 4. What is ‘good’ and ‘evil’? a. Christian attitudes to ‘good’ b. Christian attitudes to ‘evil’ c. The Problem of Evil and Suffering d. Responses to the Problem of Evil and Suffering Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘The Existence of God and Revelation’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Enlightenment as a Source of Knowledge’ and is L5 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Lesson explores religious views from Christian and Muslim perspectives. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - Game of thrones video starter OR facts and statistics starter (class-dependent) - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Video and question task - What are the aims of capital punishment (building on last lesson - Aims of Punishment) - Crimes deserving of the death penalty - pupil reflection - Christianity and capital punishment - Exam practise, with exam technique - Reflection plenary Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!

Whole unit’s revision one an A3 page (word document) and an A4 page (PDF). This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Relationships. 1. Families and Roles a. Types of Families b. Traditional Families c. Modern Families d. Christianity 2. Marriage a. Nature and Purpose b. Christianity c. Humanism d. Marriage Outside Religious Traditions e. Cohabitation f. Adultery g. Separation and Divorce h. Same-Sex Marriage 3. Sexual Relationships a. Nature and Purpose b. Contraception c. Christian Attitudes d. Humanist Attitudes 4. Gender Equality a. Christian Views Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Whole unit’s revision one one A3 page. This LM is from a Christian perspective to the Philosophy and Ethics unit of Issues of Human Rights. Resource Includes: - Key Concepts - Human Rights - Social Justice - Amnesty International - Malala - Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice - Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice - Christian Aid - Salvation Army - Liberation Theology - Censorship - Freedom of Religious Expression - Religious Extremism - Prejudice and Discrimination - Religious Discrimination - Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - Show Racism the Red Card - Martin Luther King Jr - Poverty and Wealth - Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty - Fair Trade - Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty - Helping those in Poverty - Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish Morality / What guides Jewish morality? Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Task mat includes: Knowledge Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Stewardship / How do Jews treat the world around them? Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Task mat includes: Knowledge Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam Download as an A3 word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Knowledge organiser for revision and information for the Study of Islam, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key beliefs; authority; worship; duties and festivals Muslim teachings; exam requirements and technique and key vocabulary. It can be used for independent revision, to aid a structured revision timetable and in lessons. My own students have these glued in their books and are encouraged to refer to them during our learning. At the end of the unit, students are asked to go over the statements and highlight (RAG) their knowledge and understanding of the topics, thereby revealing key areas for revision. Download as an A3 Word document as as an A4 PDF. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats learning mat / information sheet. Download as an A3 word document or as an A4 PDF (for compatibility). Q&A document included to support your learners. Resource includes: - The Bible passage - A Summary with Key Ideas - Key Ideas and Quotes - Historical Context and Importance Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' religious education in general - which is what we're all here for.

This resource includes two essays answering an A-Level exam question on the topic of Natural Law. Both essays have been marked stringently and comments are written throughout. Overall comments and banding is awarded, with justification, and an overall grade. The resource also includes the essays without comments, for students to mark on their own, before going over comments/grades. The essays can also be used as revision resources for students practising their own exam-style essays. Grade A and D essays Mark scheme for both AS and A Level included for marking. Download as both Word and PDF documents. These essays are indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This resource is a series of three instructional videos (and their accompanying PowerPoints) to cover exam technique in GCSE Religious Studies - AQA specification. The videos are ideal for home/remote learning - or just as a reminder before sitting formal exams and assessments. In addition, the PowerPoints are also included for classroom practice and for individual teachers to create their own exam technique videos. There are three videos: Q1 and Q2 (1-mark and 2-mark questions) - lasting <5 mins Q3 and Q4 (4-mark and 5-mark questions) - lasting > 10 mins Q5 (12-mark questions) - lasting >10 mins Each video explores: What to expect from each question Wording of the question Marks available How to achieve the marks Sample questions Sample answers Exam practise Scaffolding is included in the videos/Powerpoint. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This PowerPoint is a collection of the key texts and passages required for the DCT / Christianity part of the course. It is created as a revision document as sometimes it is easy to skip or misjudge the relevance of some key information, when there is so much content! The key texts include (but are not limited to): Genesis 3, The Fall Parable of the Lost Son (Media File) Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Altar to Unknown God Miracles/Wonders/Teachings of Jesus’ Catechism of the Catholic Church Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant Redemptoris Missio Sharing the Gospel of Salvation Ephesians 5:22-23 1 Timothy 2:12 Mulieris Dignitatem Created for the OCR specification, but can be adapted for other exam boards easily, due to the assessment objectives being the same. The resource can be downloaded as PowerPoint and PDF - for compatibility. In addition, a ‘printer’ version is included in the file so this can be used as a paper resource/handout/homework. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings: Christian Creation: Genesis 1, 2 and 3; The Role of the Spirit in Creation; Interpretations Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!

This is a unit of 5 lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: Ancient Philosophical Beliefs. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. Lessons are: Introduction and Background Plato’s Reality Aristotle’s Causes Aristotle’s Prime Mover Comparing Plato and Aristotle Learning Mat / Revision Mat also included. Free Workbook also included Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion: Religious Language, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Resource Includes: The Apophatic Way / Via Negativa Strengths and weaknesses of the apophatic way The Cataphatic Way / Via Positive Strengths and weaknesses of the cataphatic way Tillich and Symols Strengths and weaknesses of Tillich Ramsey Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Lesson on Christian Festivals: Christmas and Easter, intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes: Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct Activities Apply Activites Sample Exam Question Plenary Differentiation (where necessary) Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy and Ethics: Religion and Life: Creation - ideal for independent study, homework or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise. Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique. Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!