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.
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.
This is a PPT about the formation of the Gospels. It is suitable for KS3, KS3, Junior and Leaving Cert. classes.
It covers:
The life and teaching of Jesus
The oral tradition
The written Gospels
It uses bright and colourful imagery as well as simple language to get the most important points across which means that it can be used in a mixed ability class.
It is suitable for both denominational and non-denominational class groups.
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This is a simple worksheet about Diwali. It is suitable for KS3, KS4, and Junior and Leaving Cert mixed ability classes. It has some content at the top of the page and then a wordsearch on the bottom.
This is a PPT on the presidency of US President Ronald Reagan. It is suitable for a Leaving Cert mixed ability class and includes an essay question on ‘In your opinion, who was the most successful US President from Roosevelt to Reagan?’ 1 A4 page.
It covers these topics:
Reducing Big Government
Reagonomics
Iran-Contra Affair
Relations with the USSR
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This is a simple worksheet suitable for mixed ability classes for KS3 and Junior Cert. It has a series of lower order questions based on the functions of important buildings around the manor and then a longer question for the students to design their own manor.
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This is a PPT of the causes of the 1798 Rebellion. It details the major events of the Rebellion:
Repression of the United Irishmen.
The Rebellion in Wexford.
The successes of General Humbert.
The capture of Wolfe Tone.
It is suitable for 2nd year classes doing their Junior Cert. It can be used in a mixed ability class.
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This is a simple worksheet that can be used as part of a module studying Islam. It consists of 5 multiple choice questions and a wordsearch where three words must be picked and the definitions given.
It is suitable for KS3/KS4/Junior Certificate class groups.
If you like this worksheet, why not check out my bundle of resources relating to Islam: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-islam-11906697
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This is a set of PPTs that will cover the whole 1798 Rebellion section over 4-8 class periods.
Causes of the Rebellion
Major Figures
Major Events
Results of the Rebellion
It is suitable for mixed ability Junior Cert classes. I recommend that these PPTs are used in conjunction with questions from the class textbook to reinforce learning.
This is a PPT of the causes of the 1798 Rebellion. It details the results of the Rebellion:
Why they United Irishmen didn’t win.
The Act of Union 1801.
The 1803 Rebellion.
Decline in the Protestant Ascendency.
Increase in Sectarianism
It is suitable for 2nd year classes doing their Junior Cert. It can be used in a mixed ability class.
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This is a PPT of the causes of the 1798 Rebellion. It details the causes of the Rebellion:
Religious divisions.
Penal Laws.
Lack of Representation.
Other Revolutions
It is suitable for 2nd year classes doing their Junior Cert. It can be used in a mixed ability class.
If you like this resource, please remember to leave a review and check out this complete set for all the 1798 resources for a discount! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-set-of-resources-for-1798-rebellion-11918447
This is a PPT of the causes of the 1798 Rebellion. It details the causes of the Rebellion:
The United Irishmen.
Wolfe Tone.
Napper Tandy.
Lord Fitzgerald.
It is suitable for 2nd year classes doing their Junior Cert. It can be used in a mixed ability class.
If you like this resource, please remember to leave a review and check out this complete set for all the 1798 resources for a discount! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-set-of-resources-for-1798-rebellion-11918447
This resources consists of 3 worksheets that can be used over three class periods. It can be used as an introduction to racism. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4 classes. All acitivities can also be used as discussion activities for the whole class or in groups.
What is prejudice? How can adults be prejudiced against teenagers?
Racism and prejudice in schools.
Racism and prejudice in the workplace.
This is a resource about the Salvation Army and the charitable work the Church does. It covers the foundation by William Booth to their beliefs, to their modern charitable activities.
This is suitable for one full lesson period.
The resource includes a document where the students can read and then fill in the answers on the activity sheet.
This is ideal for students to work alone or in pairs to fill in. It is also very suitable for cover work.
This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.
This is a PPT and worksheet about the Medieval Manor. It is suitable for mixed ability classes for KS3 and Junior Cert. It has a series of lower order questions based on the functions of important buildings around the manor and then a longer question for the students to design their own manor.
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Shinto is the native religion of Japan.
This resource will give a broad overview of Shintoism in Japan. It discusses how Shinto is fundamentally different to religions that more commonly found in the West.
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. The answers to the word search are at the end of the presentation.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation that can be used for KS3 and KS4. 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 some basic criticisms of Scientology. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube clip from the Louis Theroux film ’ My Scientology Film’ that shows members of Sea Org harassing him.
The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do.
There is also a PDF worksheet included which includes extra information on Scientologist symbols and the same exercises as in the PPT.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation of the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Suitable for KS3 or KS4. The package has enough content for 1 class period.
It can be used as an example of an inspirational religious person. It can be easily used for both denominational and non-denominational classes.
It includes both writing and discussion activities. There is also a worksheet building on the teachings of Gandhi and extra information.
This is a presentation about the life of Siddhartha Gautama and how he became the Buddha. It covers from his parentage to his enlightenment.
This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation.There are plenty of thought bubbles throughout the presentation for further discussion of important ideas with the class.
This is also a activity sheet where the students can either take down the key points of the life of Buddha you discuss afterwards and fill in. It also includes a small picture and how the story has significance for Buddhists today.
This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.
This is a simple worksheet suitable for mixed ability classes for KS3 and Junior Cert. It has a series of lower order questions based on important facts about the Sikh faith. It also includes a longer question where students have to design a diagram representing the Sikh belief that all paths lead to God.
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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.