Grade descriptors and criteria for answering 4,5 and 12 mark exam questions on the new AQA Religious Studies specification. It has sentence starters and ideas about how to organise mini paragraphs. It also contains criteria for SPaG.

A lesson looking at the similarities and differences between Christian baptisms and Muslim birth ceremonies.

A key stage 3 lesson about why Muslims dont depict Allah or Prophet Muhammad and the art they use instead. It also includes a debate about whether or not anyone should try to draw/depict God.

A lesson that looks at the positivies and negatives of segregation in Britain, with a focus on Islam. Discusses problems created by segregation and assimilation for Muslim communities and individuals living in Britain. Allows students to analyse the possibility of assimilation into a secular society for Muslims in Britain. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, E).

A lesson that looks at the Muslim / Islamic views of Jesus / Prophet Isa. I use this lesson as part of a Year 7 SOW about Islam, after we have covered Christianity. There is also an assessment at the end that asks whether or not Jesus means the sames to Christians and Muslims and looks for clear comparisons between the 2 views.

Complete set of notes on Buddhism, with tasks and questions to further learning and understanding. Notes from the beginning of Buddhism and Buddha's birth, to information about key beliefs, different schools, the sangha and views on ethical issues. Can be used along side new GCSE specifications

This lesson compares Christian and Muslim beliefs about life after death, with a focus on the Muslim beliefs. It explains the Muslim ideas of heaven & hell and the Day of Judgement. It has links to truetube clips, discussion points and a written task at the end.

This lesson looks at the Muslim belief in Tawhid. It recaps the 6 articles of faith and discusses how tawhid can effect the other beliefs. It has links to youtube clips, to discuss the nature of Allah and Allah's existence. It also uses the 99 names to explain the attributes of Allah.

Lesson about the devotional practices that take place in Sufism, Islam. Made for the WJEC/Eduqas A Level spec

Lesson made for the WJEC/Eduqas A Level Islam about categories of Hadiths.

A lesson about different death ceremonies in Buddhism - cremations in Thailand and Tibetan sky burials. Includes hyperlinks to a Thai funeral and discussions around the customs and importance of attending a Buddhist funeral.

A lesson that explain Buddhist scriptures - the Tipitaka (3 baskets) and how they are used. It also includes key suttas from the diamond, heart and lotus suttas, to use as examples.

A lesson looking at the roles of women within the Church. Includes information and debate about Libby Lane, who was the first ordained woman bishop and arguments for and against the ordination of women.

Several lessons covering the topics of Risalah, previous prophets of Islam and Muhammad as the seal of prophets. Includes an assessment at the end about Muhammad as a role model. Written for the WJEC/EDUCAS A Level specification.

Lesson that cover the nature and purpose of angels in Islam, the main angels, pre-destination, life after death and the last trumpet. Includes and evaluation assessment. Written for the EDUCAS/WJEC A Level specification

Lesson that compares the scientific theories of the “The Steady State” and the Oscillating Universe" and the Islamic beliefs about the universe. Complete lesson and reading for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam.

An A Level introduction lesson that looks Muslim communities and individuals living in Britain, including: food, dress, practice of religion and education. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, part E).

Information, links to youtubes and some tasks relating to the Imamate. This also includes 2 AQA examstyle questions and markscheme at the end and an example 4 mark answer.

A lesson that introduces the Muslim belief in Angels, their nature and their roles. Includes links back to Muhammad’s Night Journey. Can be easily adapted and has AQA 12 mark exam questions at the end to check learning.

3 lessons that lead to a baseline assessment for year 7 that can be completed in the Autumn term. I use this to see what students know about Christianity, before moving onto other religious beliefs. Also contains the assessment, grades with descriptors and a feedback sheet.