Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- Reflection starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Where does morality come from? (TPS)
- Definition task
- Video and question activity (from Christian and Humanist perspectives)
- Worksheet and tasks
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- 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:
- Reflection starter: what are we looking at (video)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- Video and question activity
- Worksheet and tasks
- Exam practise, including some exam technique hints
- 3, 2, 1 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:
- Reflection starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video (take notes)
- Group work: presentation (using laptops for research)
- Peer presentations (and review)
- Exam practise, with exam technique
- Peer review
- 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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 2 hours). Lesson includes:
- 4 pics, 1 word starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Wants vs Needs
- Opinion (diamond nine) activity
- Value of a life
- Parables / Christian teachings about wealth
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Slogans 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) and explores Christian Aid, the Salvation Army and CARJ as organisations who work against injustice. Lesson includes:
- Mixed up key words
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Lucky Dip
- Group reserach / presentations (material provided if laptops/computers are unavailable)
- Peer presentations (and knowledge grid to fill out)
- Exam practise with exam technique
- 2 stars and a wish: self-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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores beliefs and teachings about death and the afterlife, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition activity
- Video Activity
- Comic activity
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Hot Seat
- 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.
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores Jewish Practices: Kosher Food Laws.
- Starter - Sentence Challenge
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Matching Pairs
- Worksheet
- The Torah and Food Laws
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: Post-its
- 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.
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!
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
- Definition Task
- VideoTask
- Information Hunt
-Application Task
- 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!
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!
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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Practices units. Lesson includes:
- Bar chart starter (what does this tell us?)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Card sort and data interpretation (numeracy across the curriculum)
- Video/Media activity
- Quizzical questions (plus optional differentiated sheet)
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Peer assessment
- Predictions 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:
- What is the appropriate punishment (starter)
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- TPS: Why do people commit crimes?
- Video activity
- Worksheet
- Case Studies
- Christian attitudes to crime
- Exam practise, (modelled exam answers - which is the best? Why?)
- key word match up 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:
- Image reflection: who is the extremist?
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition task
- Why is there a variety of viewpoints in Christianity?
- Fundamentalism in Christianity (and Q&A sheet)
- Worksheet and questions
- Advert/awareness flyer
- Exam style question and technique
- Which of these is NOT an extremist view? 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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1 1/2 hours) and explores Jewish Practices: the Synagogue, to support the new GCSE specifications on the Study of Judaism. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Fill in the Blank activity
- Worksheet
- Card Match activity
- Exam practise with exam technique
- Exam feedback (peer assessment)
- Plenary: True or False
- 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.
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
- Card Match
- Audio Task
- Worksheet
-Application Task
- 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. Two different types of lessons included in resource, depending on your class. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Video Activity
- Definition Task
- Worksheet
- 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 contains 2 mock/practise exams with corresponding model answers/answered mocks for the Philosophy and Ethics units for the Eduqas specification of GCSE Religious Studies. As an examiner for this spec, I have used my knowledge of the mark scheme to create these resources.
Good for revision, MAD/DIRT time, and general exam preparation.
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This workbook is intended to cover approximately 10 hours of lesson time on the topic of: Religion and the Media - a combination of RS, Philosophy, PSHE and Ethics. The workbook is intended for home-study or as homework to complement an existing unit.
Topics include:
What is the media
How is the media used in religion?
Religion in the media
Case Study: Scientology
Case Study: Charlie Hebdo
Case Study: Westboro Baptist Church
Case Study: LGBTQ+
There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the workbook, including some research tasks.
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Lessons intended as a double lesson each (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 (first lesson includes taking the pupils on a pilgrimage around the school! You could alternatively have this information around the room if this is not suitable)
- Worksheet
-Application Task
- Second lesson includes research, which will need laptops or access to computers/devices. Alternatively, you could watch the videos included in this file.
- 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!