Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy and Ethics: Relationships and Families: Cohabitation and Divorce - ideal for independent study, homework or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Topics include:
Christian attitudes to Cohabitation
Muslim attitudes to Cohabitation
Christian Attitudes to Divorce
Muslim Attitudes to Divorce
Adultery
Why do marriages fail?
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy and Ethics: Religion, Peace and Conflict: - Peace, Justice and Conflict, ideal for independent study, homework or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Topics include:
Religion and Justice
Justice, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Dorothy Day
Oscar Romero
Martin Luther King
Peace in Christianity
Peace in Islam
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson 3 - ‘What makes me happy?’ from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter - Kind Midas / Skittles videos
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson 2 - ‘How do you measure happiness’ from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Christian Practices - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
8 separate booklets, covering:
Worship and Prayer
Sacraments
Pilgrimage
Christmas and Easter
Church in Britain, Community and Worldwide
Wealth and Poverty
Tearfund
Persecution and Reconciliation
These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision.
All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Resource also includes Q1-5 exam questions with some exam hints and tips for each booklet.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Lesson 1 - What is Happiness from the inquiry-based scheme of work entitled “What is Happiness?”
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS, however it also has strong links with PSHE and mindfulness education.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: How did Judaism begin?
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on the history of Judaism
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: the story of Abram / Abraham.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on the Abraham, Covenant, Abram and Sarai/Abraham and Sarah, Abraham is tested, chosen people
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Shabbat.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility)
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on what Shabbat is, why it is celebrated and how it is celebrated.
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Judaism: Jewish Holy Books.
Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource!
Task mat includes:
Knowledge on the Tenakh; Knowledge focus on the Torah
Knowledge Check
Choice of Tasks
Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
7 Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheets for Islamic Beliefs and Teachings. Learning Mats cover the entire topic:
1. Nature of God
2. Core Beliefs
3. Islamic Holy Books
4. Prophethood
5. Muhammad
6. Akhirah, Death and the Afterlife
7. Al-Qadr (God’s Divine Plan)
Files come as A4 documents (PDF) and A3 Word documents.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Islam: Death and the Afterlife (Akhirah)
A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Practices: Christianity in Britain
A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Practices: Sacraments (specifically looking at Eucharist and Baptism)
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Islam: Muhammad, including:
- Who is Muhammad?
- Why is Muhammad important?
- Life in Makkah
- Night of Power
- Opposition in Makkah
- Hijrah
A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Christianity: Practices: Worship and Prayer
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Full working document (26 pages) for revision or independent study for the topic of Philosophy and Ethics: Human Rights. Document includes a variety of tasks, from mind-mapping to letter and script writing, to embed learning from each of the topics below.
Download as an editable Word document and as a PDF, for compatibility.
Booklet focuses on Philosophy and Ethics from a Christian perspective.
Resource includes:
- Key Concepts
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Amnesty International
- Campaigning for Human Rights
- Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Aid
- Salvation Army
- Liberation Theology
- Censorship
- Freedom of Religious Expression
- Religious Extremism
- Abortion Extremism
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Martin Luther King Jr
- Poverty and Wealth
- Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty
- Fair Trade
- Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
- Helping those in Poverty
- Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Islam: Prophethood, including:
- Brief overview of Muhammad (more detail found on a different Learning Mat)
- Risalah
- Adam
- Ibrahim
- Musa
- Dawud
- Isa
A4 PDF and A3 Word Document included.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Resource features all course content (entire scheme of work) in one revision guide. It includes:
1. Families and Roles
a. Types of Families
b. Traditional Families
c. Modern Families
d. Christianity
2. Marriage
a. Nature and Purpose
b. Christianity
c. Humanism
d. Marriage Outside Religious Traditions
e. Cohabitation
f. Adultery
g. Separation and Divorce
h. Same-Sex Marriage
3. Sexual Relationships
a. Nature and Purpose
b. Contraception
c. Christian Attitudes
d. Humanist Attitudes
4. Gender Equality
a. Christian Views
b. Humanist Views
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Resource includes:
- Celibacy
- Christian Attitudes to Sex
- Chastity
- Contraception (types of)
- Roman Catholic Attitudes to Contraception (including Natural Law)
- Church of England Attitudes to Contraception
- Humanist Attitudes to Contraception
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!