This is a simple free resource. It has been uploaded as a pdf. and MS Word file in case there are any formatting issues. It consists of a list of what materials students need to bring to class and the P.R.I.D.E acronym: • Positive Attitude – Actively listen, participate with your classmates and teachers. • Respect for All - Accept and respect everyone. Try first to understand, then to be understood. • Integrity - Take responsibility for your actions. (Be reliable) • Do the Right Thing - Stop, think, and make good choices. • Effort Towards Learning – Be prepared for your lessons, give your best effort. Things you need for this class: • A folder - for any sheets or handouts you are given. • Pencil case - pens etc. - to write with in class. • Copy – you will need to take down notes and activities during class. • Textbook – Digital or hardcopy. If you liked this free resource, please leave a review and check out my shop for more free and paid resources.

This is a worksheet that is suitable for a single lesson as part of an introduction to Scientology. It can be used for KS3 and KS4 class groups. It can be used as part of a module on new religious movements or cults.

This is a PPT of Colonial America, before Indepdence. It explores who lived in America before the Europeans, and why people moved to American. Who lived there before Europeans? Christopher Columbus and other explorers. The first settlers The 13 Colonies Why move to America? It is suitable for 2nd year classes doing their Junior Cert. It can be used in a mixed ability class and I recommend for it to be used along with the textbook for questions and answers. It can be used for a single class or a double if using additional questions and writing activities. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

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 Please remember to leave a review if you like this free resource!

This Powerpoint presentation about Islamic beliefs about the Revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad. This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation. The link to the video that the students can watch while they complete their second activity is included in the video and to this page. It also includes two activities. Firstly, there is a worksheet where the students can complete a written task summarizing Islamic beliefs about the Revelation of the Qur’an. Secondly there is a cut and stick task where the students read about what the Qur’an teaches and sort them into ‘true/false’ piles. In actuality, all are correct. 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 Please remember to leave a review if you like this resource!

This resource is an introduction to Sikhism with a focus on the Sikh understanding of God, Waheguru. This is suitable for one full lesson period. There is a presentation which includes learning objectives, a fact file on Sikhism, link to a BBC video, and an activity. The resource includes a puzzle where the students can crack the code to find the meaning of the Sikh symbol ‘khanda’. 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 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 Scientology, as well as basic beliefs. The presentation includes a link to a short YouTube video from a news broadcast outlining some of the beliefs of Scientology. 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 resource about Early Christian Ireland. It is suitable for Junior Cycle History. There is a detailed PPT on the buildings in an early Christian monastery in Ireland, the life of a monk in early Christian, and the artwork created by monks. There is also a list of key words associated with Early Christian Ireland, a test based on the key words, and a class project based on what students have learned. It can be used in a mixed ability class as there are discussion questions on nearly every slide. This is suitable for three lesson periods. It consists of four resources: A list of key words A test based on the key words A PPT detailing the Early Christian Ireland A PPT project based on Early Christian Ireland

This is a class test on life in towns in the Middle Ages. It is suitable for mixed ability History classes for KS3 and Junior Cycle. It consists of three sections A cloze test based on key words. A written source and questions based on it. A visual source and questions based on it. 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 mark scheme has also been included. The test comes as a pdf and a MS Word document so it can be edited.

This is a simple worksheet suitable for mixed ability History classes for KS3 and Junior Cycle. It is a simple activity where students must read two sources and respond. The worksheet can be differentiated by students doing one or both questions. It is ideal as a homework task or as an extension activity. It is available as a PDF and as a MS Word document if you would like to edit it. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

This is a simple worksheet suitable for mixed ability History classes for KS3 and Junior Cycle. It is a simple activity where students must draw a map of a Medieval Manor. The buildings that they must include are on the worksheet. It is ideal as a homework task or as an extension activity. It is available as a PDF and as a MS Word document if you would like to edit it. If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!

This is a menu of 27 different homework or extension tasks. It is suitable for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate classes, as well as KS3 and KS4. The tasks have been separated into ‘mild’, ‘medium’, and ‘hot’ tasks based on ‘literacy’, ‘creativity’ and ‘something else’. Here are some examples of tasks: Mild: “Write down 5 key words from this topic and their definitions in your own words.” (Literacy) Medium: “Create a revision poster by summing up the key points. Use examples, pictures, diagrams etc.” (Creativity) Hot: “Pretend to be the teacher. Design a homework task for the students in this class. Explain how it would improve reading and writing skills.” (Something Else) The resource has been uploaded as a PDF and a word document so it can be edited.

This is a PPT and worksheet on the causes of the Renaissance in Europe, with a focus on the Italian city states. It discusses the following points as causes of the Renaissance: Ruins of Ancient Roman. Fall of Constantinople Wealth and patronage The Printing Press Competition between Italian city states. It is suitable for 1st Year Junior Cycle History classes as well as KS3 History. It can be used in a mixed ability class as there are discussion questions on nearly every slide. It can be used for a single class or a double if using additional questions and writing activities. A worksheet which can be used as a homework activity has been included. An extension activity is at the end of the PPT.

This lesson is part of a series of lessons based on the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1850). It is a drama lesson based on different scenarios from the Great Famine. It consists of a recommendations to do with your class before, during, and after the lesson. It also includes differentiated written exercises for after the lesson. It is suitable for KS3 or Junior Cycle class groups. I have uploaded a word document and a pdf. of the file in case there are any formatting issues.

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 Please remember to leave a review if you like this free resource!

This is a presentation about the historical sources about the life and death of Jesus. It covers the meaning of different kinds of historical sources (primary and secondary) as well as contemporaneous historical sources from the time of Jesus. This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation. This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 or Junior and Leaving Certificate in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.

This is a presentation about the early years of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. It covers Arabia from the time of his birth up until his revelation from God. This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation. It also includes questions at the end of the presentation that can either be completed orally by the students, or as a full writing activity. There are plenty of thought bubbles throughout the presentation for further discussion of important ideas with the class. This lesson can be used for KS3 or KS4 in either a denominational or non-denominational classroom setting.

This is a presentation about the spread of Islam after the death of Muhammad. It covers from the time of his death until the last of the Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs. This is suitable for one full lesson period. Learning objectives are included at the start of the presentation. It also includes questions at the end of the presentation that can either be completed orally by the students, or as a full writing activity. There are plenty of thought bubbles throughout the presentation for further discussion of important ideas with the class. 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 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 Christianity. The PPT contains a basic introduction to the idea of discipleship in the New Testament. The Presentation also includes some discussion and writing tasks for the students to do. Learning objectives are stated at the start of the presentation. There is also a PDF worksheet included which includes extra information on discipleship and the same exercises as in the PPT.

This is a PowerPoint Presentation of the life of Pope John Paul II. Suitable for KS3 or KS4. It can be used as an example of an inspirational religious person, or someone who has used forgiveness in their life. It can be easily used for both denominational and non-denominational classes. The file also includes content for 1 class period. It includes both writing and discussion activities.