This is a lesson for KS3 RE, and it is aimed at trying to encourage independent learning. This is an interactive lessons, in which discussion are had about Jesus' ancestors and where in the world he came from, as well as introducing students to the concept of a 'prophecy' and the prophecies of Jesus' birth. Students then have to read 2 accounts of Jesus' birth from the gospels, and compare and contrast them using a Venn diagram to record their ideas. There is also an evaluation question about whether Christmas has lost it's real meaning. Please rate and leave feedback :) Many thanks.

A draft Scheme of work for the new AQA 9-1 Religious Studies - Year 10 (3 yr KS4). This is based on three lessons a fortnight, across a 3 year key stage 4. This might be helpful for those trying to navigate through the new specification. This is the Islam section.

This resource contains the key information about Holy Week. I have included some clips, embedded into the slides, from Jesus Christ Superstar to jazz things up a little and there is an accompanying differentiated worksheet to allow the class to familiarise themselves with Bible references. Please review as I have lots mroe to share. Enjoy :)

A draft Scheme of work for the new AQA 9-1 Religious Studies - Year 9 (3 yr KS4). This is based on three lessons a fortnight, across a 3 year key stage 4. This might be helpful for those trying to navigate through the new specification. This is the Christianity section.

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

I have created a Sow for the study of Sikhism for KS3, and have included other resources: Homework 'menu' x2, Key word glossary, and a PLC (personal learning checklist using the red/amber/green system). Please do rate and leave feedback :)

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

A PowerPoint containing the history, meaning of and importance of the Eucharist for CATHOLICS. This is specifically made for the Catholic curriculum and focuses on Catholic teachings based on the theological roots of Communion. I use this with my top set Year 8s but this could easily be transferred to Y9 and KS4.

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

This is an assessment that could be used with KS3 students which assesses their knowledge and understanding of the 5 pillars. This can also be used as a way of beginning to break ties with the levels, and rather linking to specific skills based on Bloom's taxonomy, Could also be used to self or peer assess. Please rate and leave feedback. Many thanks :)

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

Part of the Christian Practices paper for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course. This resource is designed to be delivered as a revision session, in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. I will be delivering this to large numbers of students, lecture style, and will be giving students a copy of the slides for them to annotate as I talk.

This is a PowerPoint presentation to teach students about the papacy and the process of papal elections. I made this in response to some questions from my year 7's and thought it would tie in nicely with what&'s happening in the Catholic Church at the moment. This would also be useful for Christianity modules and, in particular, when studying Catholicism. Please leave feedback so I can improve my resources. Thank you :)

This is used by my department as a 'transition unit' for new Year 7s. It is centred around the theme of 'journeys', and explores Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan, and some of the problems he encountered. It encouraged students to think about their own journeys to secondary school, and beyond. Baseline assessment and video questions included.

The story of Sukkot and how it is celebrated in a PowerPoint. Contains activities and key questions as well as key words. Pleas review as I have lots of other resources to share. Enjoy :)

I have created a 1 term SoW for KS3 Hinduism, and I have included a SoW, a PLC (personal learning checklist using the red/amber/green system) and a key word glossary. Please do rate and leave feedback :)

An introductory lesson to Religion, peace and conflict. This PowerPoint includes various activities designed to engage students and get them thinking about what causes war and how far religion plays a part in this. A lesson plan and worksheet is also attached. Please comment :)

A PowerPoint based on the core Christian beliefs and a useful introduction into the history of Christianity. Linking the Creed to the Trinity in Christianity and the historical context of the Christian beliefs. Please comment :)

This is a list of videos I have come across and used in my RS/Ethics & Philosophy lessons. Many different religions, and relevant to all aspects.