This lesson builds on student’s understanding of the Mosaic Covenant and the revelation of the Torah on Mt Sinai (including the theme of Shekinah). The lesson looks at the 10 duties which make up the decalogue and why each of these duties is important.Next students explore the Mitzvah as a whole (613) and divergent understandings of these laws. The teaching “Do not kill” is discussed alongside modern moral issues such as euthanasia, war and abortion. This helps to introduce later topics in the scheme of work such as the Talmud and Pikuach Nefesh. Students consolidate and apply their learning with a C 8 mark question. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval Starter Key words - GCSE Specific Sharing Info with video Decalogue importance worksheet True or False Laws activity Divergent beliefs activity (Venn Diagram) Exam Practice C Question Challenge Questions ‘Packaway’ Plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Double lesson exploring the scientific beliefs about the origins of the universe for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings. The lesson explores the views of Stephen Hawking, Georges Lemaitre, Charles Darwin, Paul Davies, Richard Dawkins and Pope John Paul II. The students focus on the scientific theories of the Big Bang and Evolution and Catholic responses to them. I have included information about the Goldilocks enigma as it is covered on the A-Level and provides stretch and challenge for students who are already familiar with other aspects of the lesson. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider how other scholars would respond to certain views. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info true/false learning check video/questions exam practice (success criteria sheet) Match up activity challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Lesson looking at Jewish attitudes to the sanctity of life and exploring the law of Pikuach Nefesh (you can break a law to save a life). Lesson starts by looking at why Life is Sacred? The lesson then looks at sources of wisdom authority from the Torah, Tenakh and Talmud. Students my then apply the sources to situations (Pikuach Nefesh). The lesson ends with a b and d question. Includes: * Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval Starter Key words - GCSE Specific Sharing Info A Exam Practice - with example Video with accompanying questions Sources of Wisdom - from exam spec Applied moral issues (slides on contaception/abortion and organ donation) True/False Learning Check B Exam Practice - with example D Exam Practice Exam Practice D Question Challenge Questions ‘Packaway’ Plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Lesson looking in depth at abortion and the moral issues- at least 2 lessons worth of content. The lesson begins by defining abortion and giving reasons somebody might want to seek an abortion. Students then explore the law in England regarding abortion. The next part of the lesson begins by looking at the stages of pregnancy, this is essential in order for students to make an informed decision about ‘when life beings’. A case study of Melissa Ohden is explored, Melissa was aborted at 20 weeks but survived. The lesson then explores the ‘qualitity of life’ debate and looks at the case study of a couple who’s baby would not survive, however the baby did survive. Finally the lesson looks at the debate about who has ‘rights’ the baby, the mother or the father. Students complete a sorting task and organise statements into Pro-Life and Pro-Choice columns. The lesson then looks at Catholic, Anglican and Humanist views towards abortion. Finally the lesson looks at the ‘Loose Women’ debate ‘Should the law on abortion be changed’ I think watching abortion on trial would help to create an unbiased opinion. I will add some questions to consider while watching. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Emotive Image Retrieval Starter Key words - GCSE Specific Key terms relating to pregnancy match sheet Sharing Info Quick Quiz True/False Learning Check Video/Questions Debate Exam Practice D Question Challenge Questions ‘Packaway’ Plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

At least 2 lessons worth of content looking at the Mosaic Covenant. This lesson looks in detail at the Exodus as students must understand the story to be able to understand themes which arise such as Festivals, Shekinah, The Temple and Mitzvah. The lesson follows the entirity of Moses life. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info Storyboard true/false learning check video/questions exam practice 2x a and a b question(how to and sample answer) challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

A lesson to introduce the key terms in the Eduqas Judaism Unit. The lesson includes a variety of printable activities including a crossword and word search. I pair students up and ask them to complete these as a competition before begining the lesson (word search = LA, crossword = HA). Each slide contains the Spec definition alongside an activity and challenge question. Please note this would work perfectly well for Edexcel as an introduction lesson, as the spec covered the same topics. Includes: Word search Crossword KS3 recap (may need to adapt) Key terms and info slides True/False quiz Key word bingo (with extra key terms) “Guess What?” activity Challenge questions for fast finishers. Written answer title plenary Packaway reflection plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Abraham’s Covenant for the Eduqas Judaism Beliefs unit. The lesson focuses specifically on 6 key concepts. God promises Abraham the Promised Land, Blessings and Ancestors (including his son). God asks Abraham to spread monotheism, go to the Promised Land and circumcise the men in his household. Please note the lesson does not look at the sacrifice of Isaac - this is because exam board feedback last year states mark are not awarded for this as it is not an essential part of the covenant. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info true/false learning check video/questions exam practice (how to and sample answer) challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Lesson for year 8 on Hunger Cloths - exploring the medieval use of hunger cloths and the use of hunger cloths today.

An A-Z exam booklet covering key topics in the Edexcel Spec A, Catholic Christianity, Arguments for the Existence of God unit of work. This has been designed carefully, therefore all of the definitions and activities given ensure consistent teaching in line with the Spec. Each page generally includes: key definitions a QR code link to a relevant video on YouTube activities to encourage critical thinking key quotes/sources of wisdom and authority exam practice questions (B and D style). Topics included: Attributes/Qualities of God Revelation Visions Miracles Religious Experience The Design Argument the Cosmological Argument The Problem of Evil Solutions to the Problem of Evil Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Double sided A3 revision sheets for Catholic Christianity, Spec A. Created using the spec. One double sided sheet is blank, one is completed. Students should complete from memory and improve. I would recommend two different coloured pens in order to do this effectively. Students can then assess what they know and what they need to know. This lesson takes anywhere between 1 and 2 hours and is an ideal cover lesson as the correct answers bare ready for a supply teacher to refer to. Parents have also found this useful as the answer sheet can be used in order for them to support students with revision. Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Lesson on the Advent wreath for Key stage 3. Learning objectives Outline key facts about Advent. Explain the symbols used on the Advent Wreath. Instant resources, ready to open and teach. Printable resources optional - I personally don’t use them to save time!

Lesson 6 in a unit of working exploring “What can I forgive?” Adapted from downloaded resources from tes!

An in depth lesson revising the topics of gender/equality/discrimination for Edexecel Spec A Catholic Christianity. This lesson includes: Revision booklet pages created from spec Two blank evaluation scaffold work sheets (could be used with any topic) Paragraph stucture help sheet Completed exemplar scaffold for the D question “Christians should never treat women differently to men.”In your answer you should refer to:- Catholic teachings- Divergent Christian views Reach a justified conclusion Examplar answer A01 - knowledge and A02 - analyis. Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Lesson in a scheme of work looking at forgiveness. Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore, if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

Fourth lesson in a series of lessons on Confirmation. If you find this useful please take a look at the other lessons available on my page. Please leave a review to share what you think - or let me know of any SPAG I’ve missed! Thanks :)

Third lesson in a series of lessons on Confirmation.

Second lesson in a series of lessons looking at Confirmation.

Revision clock for Islam. Revision sheet to be filled in using classwork and taken home to revise from. This does not include islamophobia. Link to Edexcel exam questions Islam side - knowledge and importance for A,B, C style questions. Islam and Christianity - knowledge, evaluation and analysis for D style question.

Tenth lesson in a series of lessons introducing Islam. This lesson was planned for a HA group to encourage them to think of the impact of war and the correlation between the refugee crisis and a rise in Islamophobia. (Video link to educating greater Manchester - WARNING you need to skip past the drawings on the van!)

Ninth lesson in a series of lessons introducing Islam.