All resources are tried and tested in a school that went from Special Measures to Good in 18 months. The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics department has achieved fantastic results in the last three years (95% 9 -5 and 45% 9 - 7 n 2023 and this is ultimately down to high quality teaching, learning and assessment feedback.
All resources are tried and tested in a school that went from Special Measures to Good in 18 months. The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics department has achieved fantastic results in the last three years (95% 9 -5 and 45% 9 - 7 n 2023 and this is ultimately down to high quality teaching, learning and assessment feedback.
Exploring Buddhism: Karma and Life After Death - Key Stage 3 Resource
This Key Stage 3 teaching resource offers students an insightful journey into Buddhist beliefs about karma and life after death. Through thought-provoking activities, stories, and discussions, students will discover how Buddhists understand the cycle of rebirth, the influence of karma on actions and consequences, and the path to enlightenment. Designed to align with RE and Citizenship learning goals, this resource helps students develop a deeper understanding of Buddhist perspectives on life’s purpose and moral responsibility. By fostering empathy and open-mindedness, this lesson encourages respect for diverse beliefs and introspection on life’s big questions.
Understanding Islamic Dress: Key Stage 3 Resource
This engaging resource introduces Key Stage 3 students to the cultural, religious, and social significance of Islamic dress. Through interactive activities, discussions, and visual aids, students will explore the diversity of dress within Muslim communities worldwide, garments like the hijab and kufi. Aligned with the Key Stage 3 curriculum, this resource encourages students to develop respect, empathy, and an appreciation for different beliefs and practices, fostering a more inclusive worldview. Suitable for RE, Citizenship, or Cultural Studies, the lesson supports students’ learning about faith, identity, and diversity in a modern context.
A detailed lesson on Christ. Includes:
- High detail notes
- Intriguing starter
- Biblical extract task
- Scene comparison from the BBC's 'The Passion' and the Bible
- 14 question Quiz
A quality lesson with built in learning activities. Includes:
-Contemporary poetry
- Clear notes
- 'Four corners' discussion activity
- A debate with clearly outlined success criteria
- Creative plenary
This high-quality resource is ready to use for the new specification. It includes:
- High level of detail
- War film scene analysis and comparison
- Religious views (Buddhism and Christianity) on peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation
- 'Wordsplat' plenary
Produced by a department that is extremely proud of its outstanding outcomes for its pupils:
2015 - 95% A*- C, 47% A*-A , residual 1.81
2016 - 93% A*- C, 40% A*-A, residual 1.63
High-quality lesson on religious attitudes to the victims of war. Includes:
- Two practice questions and mark schemes
- Image discussion activity
- Detailed notes
- Explanation of religious charities
An interesting lesson that explores the criteria of a Just War as set out by St Thomas Aquinas (worksheet included) and the Geneva conventions. Also has a worksheet embedded within the PowerPoint about GC and the Commando A case in Helmand. Needs to be discussed sensitively. Only tackle if you have a good grasp on behaviour.
A high-quality lesson on Pacifism. Includes video links/task on Muhammad Ali & Thich Nhat Hanh, detailed notes on Christian and Buddhist pacifism, practice question and mark scheme and more...
Value for money! A comprehensive and pupil friendly lesson on Islamic dress. Includes: engaging starter, debate, extended writing task, peer assessment feedback from (printable), links to videos.
10-15 minute assembly about new years resolutions and how social media exploits personal perceived flaws to drive sales - link to confirmation bias. Development of stoic views on not complaining about things you can’t change.
Trying to improve literacy and oracy in the classroom? Speaking and listening slowing pupil progress?
Try using this 'Debate place mat'. It includes sentence starters, questions and structure for all stages of the debate. Easily printed off and laminated for debates. Very easy to use and rapidly improves written and verbal outcomes.
A quality lesson explaining Pure Land Buddhism. Includes:
- High quality images
- Differentiated Plenary
- Detailed notes
- Quotes for Master Shinran and T'an Luan
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This high-quality resource includes:
- Reflective 'thunk' style starter
- Visual shortcuts to each of the 8 aspects of the Fold Path
- Interactive game of charades
- Creative consolidation activity
A high-quality lesson for the AQA RS A New specification. Includes:
- Supporting images and graphics
- High level of detail
- Ideas from Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist traditions
- Analysis and explanation of Tibetan Mandala
- Editable format
Produced by a department that is extremely proud of its outstanding outcomes for its pupils:
2015 - 95% A*- C, 47% A*-A , residual 1.81
2016 - 93% A*- C, 40% A*-A, residual 1.63
