A lesson thst looks at the role and status of women in Islam and links to feminism, the pioneering work of Professor Aisha Abd Al Rahman: “bint ash shati” and the feminist view of Haleh Afshar. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A lesson that explores the different types of euthanasia, Buddhist views on euthanasia, euthanasia/suicide examples from within the Pali Canon and exam style questions to complete on the topic.

A lesson looking at the ideas of being spiritually healed and making pilgrimages to sites that are holy in order to be healed physically

A lesson that looks at the changing gender roles in Islam, from early Islam in Muhammad’s time to now. Includes extension tasks and 2 exam style questions at the end. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam (Theme 3, D).

A lesson I used for an observations with year 7. It discusses the importance of education for girls and how this links to Muslim beliefs about education and gaining kowledge. Tasks include - annotating Qur’an quotes, ordering Malala’s life events and discussing whether or not education should be included in the 5 Pillars of Islam. There is an assessment and grading grid at the end.

Eduqas/WJEC have specified some key sura passage that students need to know for the Religious Studies A Level. This powerpoint is hyperlinked so that the teacher or students can choose a random sura and either write what the sura is or they are given the sura passage itself and they have to remember what the sura and ayat numbers are. This is a good revision tool and allows students to revise the suras they need to know. Works well on an interactive whiteboard. You could add pictures or related clips to each slide.

A lesson that looks at Buddhist attitudes to wealth and poverty. It discusses alms giving, basic supplies that Buddhists do accept spending money on, Therevadan views about wealth and exam style questions.

Lessons for the A2 Educas/WJEC Islam A Level. These are lessons and activities for the D part of Theme 4 'Religious practices that shape identity' (D,E,F) Includes A01 and A02 activities and can be changed to suit your group needs.

This is an assessment focussing on the beliefs and practices part of the new AQA specification. I use this in an hour lesson. It contains 2 x 1,2,4,5 and 12 marks questions and the mark scheme.

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 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.

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.

I use this test in the Summer term, between AS and A2. I have written it based on the Educas/WJEC spec but I think it could be used across all boards, as it focuses on beliefs and practices. It is a 30 question test, 1 and 2 mark answers, equalling 45 marks. I use this in a one hour lesson, but you could also add some A01 or A02 exam style questions and make it longer.

A lesson and activities (usually takes 2 lessons) that looks at the influence of the Hindu caste system on Buddhism, Buddhist views on racism, Buddhist views on other religions, Buddhist views on sexism, Buddhist views on racism and tolerance towards other religions. It also looks at the practical example of Thich Naht Hahn and Plum Village.

Several lessons and resources about the Qur'an - its treatment, as God's final revelation, translations and interpretations. Planned around the WJEC/Educas A Level specification.

Lesson and activities that look at the methods of Al Shafi when interpreting Muslim teachings. Made for the Eduqas/WJEC A Level

A set of notes that can be used when teaching Buddhist responses to ethical issues, including abortion, euthanasia and death ceremonies. It also has information about metta, karuna and the five precepts.

A lesson that looks at how Buddhists are ordained and become monks and the extra precepts they take on as part of becoming a bhikkhu.

A lesson that looks at conversions in Islam, in the past and now and compares them. It also has a video about modern Muslim converts speaking about their experiences and model A Level answers that can be evaluated and graded. Made for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Religious Studies, Islam.