Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility) Task mat includes: Knowledge on what Bar and Bat Mitzvah are, why Jewish people have this ceremony and the difference for Orthodox/Reform services Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique 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: Funeral Rites and the Afterlife Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Task mat includes: Knowledge on funeral rites; beliefs about the afterlife Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam 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: Brit Milah / Baby-Naming. Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility) Task mat includes: Knowledge on what brit milah is, why Jewish people perform this ritual and the importance of baby-naming Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique 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 pack contains 17 sample questions and differentiated answers for the GCSE Christianity unit - Eduqas specification. Questions cover B (5 marks), C (8 marks) and D (15 marks) questions. Each sample question contains: Exam technique A mid-band answer A high-band answer, to be compared and contrasted. Students can use these to revise, but also to understand the difference between what a mid-band answer looks like and what else is needed to reach the higher bands. Can be an independent task or talked through in lessons. Topics include: Ascension Baptism Changing religious landscape Christmas Creation Ecumenism Evil God Missionaries Persecution Salvation (B question) Salvation (D question) Spirit of God Suffering Symbols in Worship The Fall Worship 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 Islam: Muhammad, including: - Who is Muhammad? - Why is Muhammad important? - Life in Makkah - Night of Power - Opposition in Makkah - Hijrah A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included. 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 working document (26 pages) for revision or independent study for the topic of Philosophy and Ethics: Human Rights. Document includes a variety of tasks, from mind-mapping to letter and script writing, to embed learning from each of the topics below. Download as an editable Word document and as a PDF, for compatibility. Booklet focuses on Philosophy and Ethics from a Christian perspective. Resource includes: - Key Concepts - Human Rights - Social Justice - Amnesty International - Campaigning for Human Rights - 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 - Abortion Extremism - Prejudice and Discrimination - Religious Discrimination - Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination - 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!

This is a unit of 4 two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. FREE with this unit - 29 page Unit Workbook for revision and self-study Lessons are: Verification Principle Falsification Symposium Wittgenstein (Language Games) Comparing Aquinas and Wittgenstein / Model Essay Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development. 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 students’ Philosophy 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 ‘Religion and Life’ for the AQA spec at KS4. This lesson is called ‘Creation’ and is L1-2 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. 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!

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!

Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism. Includes: 1. Growth in Britain 2. History and Conversion 3. Chithurst Community 4. Samye Ling Community 5. Rokpa Charity Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes: - Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition Task - Video Activity - Worksheet - Exam-style question with Technique - Peer Assessment and Feedback - Plenary - Differentiation (where necessary) 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 (approx 1hr - 1hr 15) on Purim: Jewish Festivals. Lesson is aimed as KS3 but can be easily adapted to KS4. Lesson includes: 1. Starter (video and SMSC response) 2. 3D learning objectives, aims and outcome 3. The Story of Esther 4. Diary entry 5. Reflection / challenge questions 6. 'If this is the answer, what is the question' plenary Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Booklet is intended as main construct of learning or as homework/independent study tasks. 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - Lesson Plan - Full lesson PowerPoint - '4 Pics 1 Word' starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition/understanding the vocabulary - Origins of life activity (worksheet) - Sanctity of life activity (fill in the learning mat) - Exam-style question and technique - Opinion board: plenary - Differentiation for Low, Mid and High 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!

Revision guide made for the new Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies unit of Christianity (a study of). Christianity counts from 25% of pupils’ exams under the new specification. Booklet covers: 1. Key Words 2. Existence of God 3. Suffering 4. Word of Life 5. Incarnation 6. Crucifixion 7. Resurrection 8. Ascension 9.Salvation 10. Death and the Afterlife 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!

Taboo-style revision game for GCSE Religious Studies Pupils have to get their team mates to say the word at the top of the card without saying any of the words on the card at all, including parts of the key word being described. Fun game that focuses on vocabulary and terminology for easy-recall of definitions and explanations of concepts.

This is a unit of 5 one-to-two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: Nature or Attributes of God. 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 Mat for this topic. The summary booklet is also included in this resource for FREE! Lessons are: Omnipotence Eternal/Everlasting God Omniscience Omnibenevolence Conflicts between attributes Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development. 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 students’ Philosophy education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This is an 18-page booklet to support A Level Religious Studies / Philosophy students write excellent essays. It includes a metacognitive approach of: Reading (dissecting) the question - what is it asking of you? Planning the essay - what content will you include and how will you argue it? Monitoring the essay - have you hit the assessment criteria? How can it be improved? Evaluating the essay - what mark is it worth and why? How could you improve it further? Though planned with the 40-mark OCR specification in mind, the assessment objectives (AO1 and AO2) are applicable across all specifications. The assessment support content includes: Reading the essay title Planning your essay Writing your essay Practising analysis and evaluation Monitoring your essay Evaluating your essay Model essays and commentary

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!