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 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
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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.
If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!
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.
If you liked this resource, please review and have a look at my other resources!
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 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 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 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 PPT exploring the idea of Sacred Texts. Best suited to KS3/Junior Cert. class groups of mixed ability. It is suitable for UK and Irish Religious Education curriculum classes.
What is a sacred Text?
Why are they special?
The different sacred texts of different religions.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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:
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 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 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 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 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 bundle consists of three different PPTs on:
The early life of Muhammad.
The development of Islam.
The spread of Islam.
Each resource consists of a PowerPoint Presentation that uses bright attractive colours and pictures throughout. At the end of each presentation there is a questions section that can either be used for orally or for written work at the end of the lesson. Additionally each presentation uses ‘thought bubbles’ throughout to highlight key questions and points of interest.
