Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Key Word Match
- Video/Media activity
- Worksheet
- Leaflet
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Judaism: Practices: Shabbat- ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
Included is one set of A - D questions per exam booklet, 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 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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Judaism: Practices: Prayer - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
Resource includes:
1. Orthodox and Reform Judaism (including Synagogues)
2. Types of Prayer
3. Worship in the home
4. Items used in worship
5. Siddur
6. Amidah
7. Exam questions
Included is one set of A - D questions per exam booklet, 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 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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy & Ethics: Issues of Good and Evil - Making Moral Decisions. The resource includes: How do people make moral decisions? What is wrong? What is utilitarianism? WWJD? Virtue ethics, Types of morality and exam-style questions. 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 A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips. 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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy & Ethics: Issues of Good and Evil - Good, Evil and the Problem of Evil and Suffering. The resource includes: Good, Evil, Christian attitudes to good and evil, Christian and Humanist views about suffering, the problem of evil and suffering, Christian resolutions to the problem of evil and suffering and exam-style questions. 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 A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips. 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!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Judaism: Beliefs and Teachings: the Nature of God - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise.
Resource includes:
1. What is God like?
2. Diversity of Beliefs
3. Shekhinah
4. Exam questions
Included is one set of A - D questions per exam booklet, 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 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!
19 pages and 114 individual clue cards for the game ‘What Am I’?! This is the Philosophy & Ethics version, from a Christian perspective. The cards cover four topics:
1. Good and Evil
2. Relationships
3. Life and Death
4. Human Rights
The game features three hints and pupils need to work in teams to write down the correct word. Great for getting to know the key terminology associated with the religion. Great, competitive game for your pupils!
Instructions are included in the download pack. Any other questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
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 lesson (approx 1hr - 1hr 15) on Purim: Jewish Festivals. Lesson is aimed as KS3 but can be easily adapted to KS4. Lesson includes:
1. Starter (video and SMSC response)
2. 3D learning objectives, aims and outcome
3. The Story of Esther
4. Diary entry
5. Reflection / challenge questions
6. 'If this is the answer, what is the question' plenary
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Booklet is intended as main construct of learning or as homework/independent study tasks.
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!
An information sheet on Islamophobia to tackle discrimination.
File also includes a simpler, differentiated version.
Can be implemented in a variety of ways.
Includes information on:
Christian Aid (justice/poverty/fairness/equality/human rights/duty)
Corrymeela (conflict/reconciliation/interfaith dialogue/pacifism)
Martin Luther King (discrimination/prejudice/justice/human rights/personal conviction)
A Rocha (environment/creation/stewardship/dominion/duty/responsibility)
Chico Mendes (environment/creation/stewardship/dominion/justice/personal conviction)
Information to support written answers to GCSE Religious Studies exam questions!
Add evidence and examples from this sheet to improve exam technique!
Differentiated resource (green/orange/purple) information slides for research about Stewardship.
Topics include:
-Stewardship
-A Rocha
-Genesis
-Animal Rights and Testing
-Dominion
-What does the Bible say?
-Key words and definitions
-Is stewardship only for religious people?
15-page Revision Guide for Islam: Practices. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Includes:
1. Ibadah
2. Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah
Zakah
Sawm
Hajj
3. Jihad
Greater jihad
Lesser jihad
4. Festivals and Celebrations
Overview
Id-ul-Adha
Id-ul-Fitr
Ashura
5. Ten Obligatory Acts
Salah
Sawm
Hajj
Zakah
Khums
Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahil Anril Munkar
Tawalia
Tabarra
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!
Covers the topic of Issues of Human Rights from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations.
8 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary.
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!
Publisher document (PDF also included) to cover Christian Practices: Worship and Prayer, including Forms of Worship, Nature and Importance of Prayer, Quaker Worship, Evangelical Worship.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
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!
Information sheets (2 pages, as in preview) on the greater and lesser jihad, including jihad in Britain and the world today.
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!
Publisher document (PDF also included) to cover Christian beliefs about sin, salvation and the Bible.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
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!
15-page Revision Guide for Islam: Practices. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Includes:
1. Ibadah
2. Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah
Zakah
Sawm
Hajj
3. Jihad
Greater jihad
Lesser jihad
4. Festivals and Celebrations
Overview
Id-ul-Adha
Id-ul-Fitr
Ashura
5. Ten Obligatory Acts
Salah
Sawm
Hajj
Zakah
Khums
Jihad
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahil Anril Munkar
Tawalia
Tabarra
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- What is this to do with?
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Word match
- Video activity (when doe slife begin?)
- Worksheet activity and questions
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- Reflection game (plenary)
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!
16-page Revision Guide for Islam: Beliefs and Teachings. Includes a review page with sample assessment questions (from Eduqas specification)
Guide covers:
1. Six Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam
2. Five Roots of Religion (Usal ad-Din) in Shi’a Islam
3. Nature of God
Oneness
99 Names of Allah
Revelation
Fitrah
Taqwa
Hanifs
4. The Prophets
Adam
Ibrahim
Musa
Dawud
Isa
Mohammad
5. Islamic Holy Books
6. Afterlife/Akhirah
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
7. Al-Qadr
God’s Divine Plan
Free Will
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!
Introduction to Islam, 35-slide revision PPT. Revision guide made for the new Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies unit of Islam: Beliefs and Teachings
Islam can count for 25% of pupils’ exams under the new specification.
Please see the samples included in the previews!
Resource covers:
1. Key words and definitions
2. Six articles of faith
3. Five roots of religion
4. The nature of God (Allah)
5. God: One, Eternal, Absolute
6. Prophethood (Risalah)
7. The Prophets
8. Prophet Muhammad (early life, Muslim community in Madinah, Muhammad’s return to Makkah)
9. Malaikah (angels)
10. Islamic holy books
11. Akhirah (the afterlife)
12. Judgement, heaven and hell
13. God’s divine plan (al-Qadr)
14. Free Will
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. 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!