A simple assessment for the Foundations of Faith SOW work. Recall from the lessons on belief & The Big 6 - extended answers based around the understanding the key religious figures Abraham, Moses & Jonah.

A lesson that can be taught as standalone lesson, part of topic on Worship or as a part of a topic on Judaism. This is written in a simple Teaching & Learning format - retrieval / recall, teacher delivery and modeling and Student Tasks to finish.

A lesson that can be taught as stand alone, part of a festivals topics or one centered around Judaism. The lesson holds all the key facts around the festival and it’s origins. Retrieval starter (simple to change to match your school requirements), Text based or picture introduction of the origins, video with questions - leading to a written task to finish the lesson.

A lesson about the problem of Evil for KS3 RS. It introduces the concept of Natural & Moral Evil, Mackie’s Problem of Evil and Theodicies (Augustine & Iraneaus) in response. The lesson has a simple retrieval starter (easy to edit), Teacher model and questions (with extension answers).

Near Death, Immortality, Ressurection, Soul, Ghosts, Mediums, Reincartions, Past Lifes are al included in this Student lead lesson. The lesson helps students explore the idea why so many people believe in an after-life without proof. Questions around a clip about near death experiences. Then an independent Carousel task with information for students to complete on a worksheet. Could easily be adpated to work in other ways. Includes information on Ghosts, NDE’s, Mediums, Juadiasm, Christianity & Reincarnation

A KS3 lesson looking in detail at Christian Creation story from Genesis. Includes literacy & reading focus looking at Bible passage and using it to complete a task. Then includes divergent views from different Christian Denominations including Young earth, Day Age, Myth, Gap and Theistic. Extension task on John’s Gospel quote and reflection question to finish.

A Key stage 3 lesson designed to introduce / recap the Creation story briefly and then focus upon Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden. The lesson tasks includes, watching ‘The Bible in Animation’ and then starting build how Christians might explain the ‘The Fall’ and the existence of evil in the world through a Mind Map, leading to a written response. Follow Me card included - can be used as plenary or lesson task.

A lesson aimed at KS3 (Year 7 & Year 8) - I use this lesson after a series of learning on the ‘Life of Jesus’. This lesson then explains the significance of the Bible in Christianity and the world today. It is a detailed discussion based lesson with a supporting worksheet with tasks around the idea of the Bible as a library. The lesson also explores the links with the Torah and the differences between the Old and new Testament. Activities also include, a Divergent thinking starter, worksheet with colouring & questions, Purple Pen style check & improvement, True and false (Whiteboard or Book) and reflection questions at the end. With some tweaks could easily be two lessons if required.

A KS3 lesson from a topic looking at Belief - an introduction to the points of the Cosmological argument including a video and tasks. Also available is the teleological argument as well.

Lesson from the beginning of year 7 to help to introduce the Abrahamic religions and the importance of differnet key figures. A lesson on Moses and his relationship with God. This follows on from the lesson on Abraham and his path to God available as well. Part of an Introduction to RE SOW (On it’s way as a bundle)

Lesson from the beginning of year 7 to help to introduce the Abrahamic religions and the importance of differnet key figures. A lesson on Jonah & the Whale. Exploring the idea of following God’s instructions and morality. This a follow to the lessons on Abrahm and Moses available as well. Part of an Introduction to RE SOW (On it’s way as a bundle)

Lesson from the beginning of year 7 to help to introduce the Big 6 World religions. The lesson is a simple overview of key terms around Founders, Symbols, Language, God, Buildings & Religious Texts. It’s a re-work of other similar resources and tied in to a Foundation of Faith SOW. Followed by lessons on Abraham, Moses and Jonah - all available and part of the same SOW. Useful together or as stand alone. Foundations of Faith - SOW on it’s way as a Bundle

Lesson from the beginning of year 7 to help to introduce the idea of Belief. Looks at key terms Atheist, Agnostic & Theist. Then moves on to look at the diversity of world religions in comparison with our local area (easy to quickly adapt for yours). This lesson leads to lessons about the Big 6 World religions, Abraham, Moses & Jonah. All available and part of the same SOW. Useful together or as stand alone and the SOW includes an Assessment.

A lesson looking at the idea of Christian Stewardship - focusing at the end on similarities & differences in key Bible quotes.

Lesson from the beginning of year 7 to help to introduce the Abrahamic religions and the importance of differnet key figures. A lesson on Abraham and his relationship with God. Then a follow up lesson on Moses and his path to God available as well. Part of an Introduction to RE SOW (On it’s way as a bundle)

KS3 - Religious Festivals SOW Can be used as stand alone lesson or as part of the larger SOW on festivals (appearing as a bundle soon). Taught in year 7 to help to introduce knowledge around diversity, celebration and some key points about different established world religions. Perhaps religions and celebrations that students don’t know about and haven’t yet had the chance to experience.

A KS3 lesson linking to the OCR topic of Religion, Peace and Conflict. The lesson raises the idea of Just War - Jus ad Bellum & Jus in Bello. It also includes Bible quotes to analyses and then apply Just war to WW1 & the Gulf War with information included. Leads to an extended question to answer with GCSE style guidance for 6 mark answer.

Passover KS3 - Religious Festivals SOW Can be used as stand alone lesson or as part of the larger SOW on festivals (appearing as a bundle soon). Taught in year 7 to help to introduce knowledge around diversity, celebration and some key points about different established world religions. Perhaps religions and celebrations students don’t know about and have yet to experience.

A KS3 lesson focused around finding inner peace - includes work around the Sufi & Serenity Prayer inlcuding questions with reflections. Then main task around ‘Dead Man Walking’ and the idea of seeking inner peace.

A lesson introducing KS3 to the Importance of Life after Death in Hinduism. It is set out to focus on New Vocab & Key terms for students, involves a clip with questions, literacy focus and knowledge matching to help embed. Atman, Braham, Rebirth, Reincarnation, Karma, Samsara, Moksha all included.