Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - What are we looking at today? - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Word match - Video activity (with Q&A) task - Research activity, including information and activity - Exam practise, including some exam technique hints - Reflection question 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!

Full working document (32 pages) and 13 separate and different tasks for revision or independent study for the topic of Issues of Relationships. Document includes a variety of tasks, from mind-mapping to letter and script writing, to embed learning from each of the topic below. Booklet focuses on Christianity (including different denominations within Christianity) and Humanism. Entire unit /scheme of work revision in one booklet. Resource 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - Which opinion is correct? Why? (Reflection starter) - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition task - What are the aims of capital punishment - Opinion board activity - Choice of construct/'main' activities: market place or teacher-led (dependent on class) - Crimes deserving of the death penalty - pupil reflection - Case studies: Anthony Walker - Exam practise, with exam technique - Reflection plenary (choice of two plenaries) 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: - Video starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition task - Human rights and the Bible - Case Studies (Comic Life) - Christians working for human rights (MLK and Christian Aid) - Exam practise - Video reflection 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!

AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Christian Practices: exam practise pack This 25-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Christian Practices - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications. The pack includes: RAG rating of the specification Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification Key words and definitions Exam practise Answers / sample answers Topics covered: Worship Private Worship Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Pilgrimage Festivals Role of the Church in the Local Community Evangelism Persecution and Reconciliation Poverty 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 1 1/2 hours) and explores Jewish Practices: Shabbat, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes: - Starter(Video) - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Key word definition task - Research (around the room) - Symbolism of Shabbat - Exam practise with exam technique - Exam feedback (peer assessment) - Plenary: Acrostic Challenge - Full PPT - Lesson Plan 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.

AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Islam Practices: exam practise pack This 21-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Islam Practices - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications. The pack includes: RAG rating of the specification Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification Key words and definitions Exam practise Answers / sample answers Topics covered: Sunni and Shi’a Islam Five Pillars Pillar 1: Shahadah Pillar 2: Salah The Mosque Friday Prayer (Jummah) Prayer at Home Pillar 3: Fasting Pillar 4: Zakah Pillar 5: Hajj Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam Festivals: Eid ul-Adha Festivals: Eid ul-Fitr Festivals: Ashura Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. 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!

AQA GCSE Religious Studies: Islam Bealiefs and Teachings: exam practise pack This 21-page pack was created to support learners to prepare for their GCSE examination in Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs & Teachings - the whole unit, downloaded as both an editable Word document and a PDF (for compatibility). If you are teaching a different specification, the questions can easily be edited to suit these specifications, which assess the information in a simliar way, making this resource relevant to all specifications. The pack includes: RAG rating of the specification Knowledge and understanding relating to the specification Key words and definitions Exam practise Answers / sample answers Topics covered: Sunni and Shi’a Islam FivSix Articles of Faith (Sunni) Five Roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi’a) Nature of Allah Risalah Prophets Prophet Muhammad Qur’an Other Holy Books in Islam Angels Akhirah Day of Judgement Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - Who is it: prejudice starter (draws out ideas about P&D) - Alternative starter: What are we looking at today (video) - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition task - TPS - Q&A Reseach task - Parable of Good Samaritan video and activity - Exam practise with exam technique - Choice of social experiments for plenary (please watch before showing to pupils to determine which is suitable for your class) 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 1 1/2 hours) and explores God and the Shekhinah (divine presence), to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes: - Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - G-d information - Research activity - Torah card match activity - Exam practise with exam technique - Exam feedback (peer assessment) - Plenary: Group Quiz - Full PPT - Lesson Plan - Optional Media Clip 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.

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores the sanctity of life (principle of pikuach nefesh) and the mitzvot, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes: - Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition activity - Comic activity - Video Activity - Exam practise with exam technique - Exam feedback (peer assessment) - Plenary: Give me 5 - Full PPT - Lesson Plan 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.

This learning mat was created to support learners of the Study of Theme C: Existence of God and Revelation - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document) Topics covered: Ideas about God Characteristics of God Arguments for the existence of God, including: * First Cause * Design * Miracles Arguments against the existence of God, including: * Problem of evil and suffering * Science Revelation - general and special Enlightenment Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. 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 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Two different types of lessons included in resource, depending on your class. Lesson includes: - Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition Task - Worksheet - Travel Guide (creative activity) - Group research - Group presentations - 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of the Christian Practices Unit. Lesson includes: - Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Video Task (and optional video - group/set dependent) - Information Extraction - Worksheet -Application Task - Exam Practise - 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!

This resource is a series of three instructional videos (and their accompanying PowerPoints) to cover exam technique in GCSE Religious Studies - AQA specification. The videos are ideal for home/remote learning - or just as a reminder before sitting formal exams and assessments. In addition, the PowerPoints are also included for classroom practice and for individual teachers to create their own exam technique videos. There are three videos: Q1 and Q2 (1-mark and 2-mark questions) - lasting <5 mins Q3 and Q4 (4-mark and 5-mark questions) - lasting > 10 mins Q5 (12-mark questions) - lasting >10 mins Each video explores: What to expect from each question Wording of the question Marks available How to achieve the marks Sample questions Sample answers Exam practise Scaffolding is included in the videos/Powerpoint. 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 learning mat was created to support learners of the Study of Theme D: Religion, Peace & Conflict - the whole unit on one A3 sheet (Word document) or A4 sheet (PDF document) Topics covered: Justice Forgiveness and Reconciliation Violence and Violent Protest Terrorism War Just War and Holy War Victims of War WMDs Peace and Pacifism Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. 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 are we looking at today? Video-starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Definition task - Card sort activity (2) - Fact sheet with tasks - Exam practise, including some exam technique hints, peer-feedback - 4,3,2,1 debate 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!

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes: - Video Starter - 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes - Stereotypes today - video - Social networking research activity - Team quiz (as this lesson was created to be the last in the unit of 'Relationships') - Christian value reflection 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! Categories