This resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is 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!
Whole unit on a page!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Gender (in Theology and Society), 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.
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!
Whole unit on a page!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Christian Moral Principles, 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:
Approaches to Morality
Bible as a source of ethics
Love as the only ethical principle
Christian virtue ethics
Authority of the Church
Authority of the Bible
Authority of Reason
Whether Christian ethics are distinctive, communal and/or personal
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!
Resource includes information sheets for five of the main Jewish festivals needed for the new Eduqas WJEC specification for GCSE Religious Studies
1. Rosh Hashanah
2. Yom Kippur
3. Sukkot
4. Passover
5. Shabbat
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!
WJEC Paper 1: Religion and Life Issues: Is it Fair?
Whole unit on one page. Easy and accessible resource.
Original word document included in the event that your computer has difficulties opening the image file!
Differentiated resource (green/orange/purple) information slides for research about Stewardship.
Topics include:
-Stewardship
-A Rocha
-Genesis
-Animal Rights and Testing
-Dominion
-What does the Bible say?
-Key words and definitions
-Is stewardship only for religious people?
Publisher document (PDF also included) to cover Christian beliefs about eschatology: death, judgement, resurrection, heaven and hell.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
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!
Full lesson on World Environment Day (June 5th ).
Prepare the younger generation to protect their greatest asset: the planet!
Resource includes:
1. Videos
2. PPT
3. Plan, included suggested discussion questions
4. Differentiated learning mats
5. Choice of plenaries
The Parables learning mats / information sheets. Download as A3 word documents or as A4 PDFs (for compatibility). Q&A documents included to support your learners.
Resource includes:
- Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
- Parable of the Rich Young Man
- Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
- Parable of the Talents
- Parable of the Poor Widow
- Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
- Parable of the Lost Sheep
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.
Parable of the Poor Widow 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.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish Families / What do Jews believe about family life?
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: 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!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Jewish Beliefs and Teachings: Death and the Afterlife, including Reform/Orthodox Judaism, Messianic Age, Olam Ha-Ba, Resurrection and Maimonides.
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: The Holocaust - What was the Holocaust?
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: Jewish beliefs about war and peace.
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: What do Jews believe about issues of life and death (euthanasia/abortion)?
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: Wealth and poverty.
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 Theme of Religion and Life, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key information; case studies and examples; Christian teachings; 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!
Knowledge organiser for revision and information for the Study of Christianity - Beliefs, Teachings and Practices, as part of the GCSE AQA syllabus. It includes key information; case studies and examples; Christian 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!