This resource is Lesson 6 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 5 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 2 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 1 on a new unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Video Tasks Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 9 looking at how religions (ideas) spread, and is part of a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 7, exploring whether the Old Testament is a historical account or a prediction (prophecy) of the future. It is based within a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 11 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 10 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 12 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 4 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 3 on a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 9 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Research/Expert Task, differentiated Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 10 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Video Task Feedback and Challenge Comprehension Task Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 6 in a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Video Tasks Breathing meditation Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 4 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Reading task Fallout karma game Worksheet Analysis task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 7 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Presentation Task Analysis Task (embedded in presentation task) Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 8 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Match activity Video task Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 2 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Video task Worksheet Analysis task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 3 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Reading task Research Task Analysis task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!

This resource is Lesson 5 on a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Video Task Research Task Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. 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!