Inner-city London teacher here, serving Religious Education Resources for GCSE and KS3.
Full of accessible and familiar activities, this shop provides a resource for teachers looking to create a dynamic and enjoyable classroom. Download a free lesson on the Four Noble Truths and The Problem of Evil.
Inner-city London teacher here, serving Religious Education Resources for GCSE and KS3.
Full of accessible and familiar activities, this shop provides a resource for teachers looking to create a dynamic and enjoyable classroom. Download a free lesson on the Four Noble Truths and The Problem of Evil.
This lesson covers:
What are the five moral precepts
4 mark questions
Ethical discussion topics
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson contains:
The changing nature of Christian demographic (it may be interesting to add in the British census report to this part)
Mission and Evangelism recap
Case study of Christ for all nations (show them the images on the website)
Exit ticket
Additional review activity worksheet on Christian practices
This resource will not be completed in a single lesson, it is an easy topic and so I have added a supplementary activity in case you complete the lesson quicker than expected.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Christianity book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson covers:
Key features of Theravada Tradition
Key features of Mahayana Tradition
The five aggregates
Sunyata and the Chariot
Buddha Nature
Quiz
This is lesson 11 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Visualisation
Thangkas
Mandalas
Experiential Learning Activities
Homework
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
What is loving kindness
The four sublime states
How it compares to compassion
12 mark questions
Loving kindness meditation (experiential)
Homework
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. Students will need to have touched upon the four sublime states to complete this lesson.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Theravadan funerals
Funerals in Tibet
Japanese Buddhist Funerals
12 mark Questions
Homework
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. Please see the notes in the power-points to support the teaching of your lesson.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Mandalas
Dependent Arising
The Tibetan wheel of life
Not an easy concept - definitely worth doing some reading to make sure you understand it yourself first.
This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 50minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson is suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers:
The three refuges
Taking refuge
The importance of Dhamma
A fun activity on the three jewels
This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Awareness of Impermanance
Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed - story
Homework sheet on Anatta
This is lesson 7 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Sukhavati
Pure Land practices
Pure Land and Theravada Comparison Exercise
Revision Suggestions
This is lesson 13 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Ethical discussion
What is Karuna
Equanimity
Buddhist Charity
4 mark and 12 mark essay questions
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson covers:
The Four Sights
Asceticism
The Middle Way
Homework
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson is an introduction to the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers
Buddha’s Birth
Myth and Reality of the story
Life of Luxury
Homework - Jataka tales
This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Meditation
Mara
Mara’s Temptations
The three watches
How Buddhists describe Enlightenment
Homework Suggestion
This is lesson 3 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Please give a nice REVIEW if you found it useful - I would also welcome your constructive feedback.
This lesson covers:
Craving and Attachment
States of suffering
Types of suffering
Options for different activities
Homework suggestion
This is lesson 6 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Craving and Desire
Overcoming suffering
Nibbana
This is lesson 10 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson is an introduction to the the Four Sights and Asceticism follownig on from the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers
The Four Sights
Asceticism
The Middle Way
For and Against
Homework sheet
This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Review of the four noble truths
The Eightfold path
12 mark questions
Exit ticket
Eightfold path charades
This is lesson 11 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
My students love getting these worksheets because it gives them independence and you can take a break from teaching from the front. For differentiation I will highlight bits I want certain student to focus on. This worksheet covers the whole topic of Christian worksheet (7pages).
This worksheet contains:
What is worship
Forgiveness
Types of worship
Public and private worship
Examples of worship
worship across denominations
The value of ritual
Types of ritual
12 mark essay
This resource will not be completed in a single lesson. You can give it as an in class activity and go through some parts together or as a holiday homework or series of homeworks.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson covers the GCSE AQA Specification for Buddhism. Each lesson contains a starter, plenary, one or more activity, literacy and homework suggestions.
I teach them at speed in 50 minutes but I suggest taking the full 55-60 minutes if possible. Some lessons have slightly more content than others and this can be spread out according to your teaching schedule.
All the folders are labelled in order for download but for added clarity the suggested order for the lessons is as follows.
Lesson 1 - Buddhist worship
Lesson 2 - Samatha Meditation
Lesson 3 - Vipassana Meditation
Lesson 4 – Visualisation
Lesson 5 – Death and Mourning Ceremonies
Lesson 6 – Wesak and Parinirvana Day
Lesson 7 – Kamma (Karma)
Lesson 8 – Compassion (Karuna)
Lesson 9 – Loving Kindness (Metta)
Lesson 10 – The five moral precepts
Lesson 11- (to complete the course you will want to look at the six perfections with students - my students do this by making a poster)
GCSE AQA
These lessons should be supplemented with photocopies of relevant sections of the AQA Buddhism textbook or students will have a book themselves.
I hope you enjoy the resources – please review if you do and I will be uploading more RE resources in the future so watch this space!
