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Interpretations of Genesis
A lesson that I use with year 7 as part of my Genesis Scheme of Work. The aim is to recap the 6 day creation story (done in previous lesson). Get students to think about the difference between a literal truth and a metaphorical truth. Then we look at how different groups of Christians (Liberal, Conservative and Catholic) and how they interpret the Bible and Genesis 1. Although I use this with year 7, this could be used up to GCSE level with little adaptation.
Included - PPT to guide you through the lesson that includes tasks, starter, discussions. There is additional tasks if you have time.
Other Lessons in this scheme of work can be found on TES.
Genesis 1- 6 Days of Creation
2. Interpretations of Genesis THIS LESSON
The Garden of Eden
The Fall of Adam and Eve
Noah’s Ark
The Covenant with Abraham
Moses
With more lessons to follow
GCSE Judaism - Shekhinah (2 Lessons)
First lesson introduces tests knowledge from the previous lesson, the idea of Shekhinah and includes a task to search for quotes in the Torah (I used a class set of Bibles).
The second lesson starts by looking at divergent views within Judaism - introducing Liberal/Reform and Orthodox views. As well as introducing Maimonides as a source of Wisdom and Authority. This then links to different views about the Shekhinah.
EDEXCEL GCSE RS The Trinity
Learning Intentions:
What is the Trinity
That is the nature of the oneness of God
What is the nature of the three persons
How is belief in the Trinity shown in Worship
How is belief in the Trinity reflected in the life of a Catholic today.
Includes resources, tasks and a PointPoint with feedback.
EDEXCEL GCSE RS Creation
Learning Intentions@
What happened on the 7 days of Creation according to Genesis 1-3?
What are the divergent understandings of Creation?
What does the creation story reveal about the nature of God?
Why is the story of creation important?
GCSE RS The Development of the Trinity
Learning Intentions
What is the history behind the belief in the Trinity?
How did the Trinity develop over time?
What is the Nicene Creed?
Is the belief in the Trinity important?
Lesson with printable resources
EDEXCEL GCSE RS Imago Dei
Learning Intentions:
What do the words dominion and stewardship mean?
What is the translation of Imago Dei?
What does Imago Dei mean?
What evidence is there to support the belief?
What are the divergent views?
EDEXCEL GCSE RS Incarnation
Learning Intentions:
What does the word Incarnation mean?
What are Christian beliefs about Incarnation?
What does the Bible say about Incarnation?
Why is Incarnation important?
Full lesson including printable resources
EDEXCEL GCSE RS The Last Days of Jesus
Learning Intentions:
What happened according to the Gospels at the Last Supper, Arrest, Trial and Suffering Of Jesus?
What happened according to the Gospels at the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Acension?
What do Christians believe happen when you die?
Learning Intentions:
What are the relevant keywords to the topic of life after death?
What are the divergent Christian views about what happens after you die?
What did Jesus have to say about life after death?
Why is the belief in life after death important?
What is Salvation and Grace?
Learning Intentions:
What is Salvation?
What is Grace?
Why is it important?
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Catholic Beliefs and Teachings in 9 Lessons
This year I found myself in a position where I was told I had to get through Catholic Beliefs and Teachings in 8 Lessons. I didn’t manage this, but did do it in 9!
I was given a new PPT template design to use (building blocks - which I’m not entirely sure I’m sold on these yet), lesson titles and what should be included and these lessons are the result. Most of the specification is covered.
There are lots of tasks and printable resources, either from the PowerPoint or Worksheets. As planning I had to think, ‘how do I get the students the information, in as little time as possible?’
I hope nobody ever finds themselves in this position, however if you do, these resources could help! Or at the very least, some of the tasks!
They would work nicely for revision as well.
This was planned for a middle/low ability group.
Hope you find these lessons useful!
I thought them in this order:
-Trinity
-The Development of the Trinity
Creation
Imago Dei
Incarnation
The Last Days of Jesus
Is the Paschal Mystery Important?
What is Salvation and Grace
What do Christians believe happen when you die?
What are the different opinions on how the World was created? (Creation & Covenant)
This lesson covers:
Why are some people happy with what it says in the Bible?
Why do some people not believe that God created the World?
Can you believe in Science and God?
We started teaching the New Catholic RE Curriculum Directory in 2022. So this lesson is based on the draft and my Department Leads interpretation of what we needed to include in each lesson.
This lesson runs over two lessons easily as I don’t like to rush it. It contains the Big Bang Theory (What is it? Who discovered it? What evidence is there to support it?), Evolution (What is it? What Charles Darwin found? What evidence is there to support it?) and the Pope Francis view on Creation and Science.
NEW EDEXCEL GCSE 60 Catholic Christianity Keyword Revision Cards (15 for each topic)
This revision resource can be used in class or can be given to students to make into revision cards.
Sets of cards can be printed on different coloured card, cut out and stuck back-to-back with keyword one side, definition the other.
Alternative if you like to play ‘I have the answer’ with a class you make these cards so that a student reads out the keyword (or definition depending on how you like to play) and another student responds if they think they have the definition on a different card - this takes a little planning to ensure that you choose a path through the keywords that covers all but its good fun.
GCSE Judaism Beliefs - Moses and The Decalogue (2 Lessons)
Aimed at GCSE students - Two Lesson give the history and nature of the Covenant at Sinai - first lesson focuses on the role of Moses. Second Lesson discussing different understandings of the Decalogue and it’s importance for Jews today.
Lessons include presentations, brief starter, worksheets, and a variety of activities.
GCSE Judaism - The Mitzvot
This lesson looks at the nature and importance of the Mitzvot and the relationship between the Mitzvot and Free-will. Main task is a rotation task. Students use the relevant information to fill in the boxes on their worksheet.
Lesson includes a ppt, activity, worksheet, starter and homework.
GCSE Judaism - The Covenant of Abraham (2 Lessons)
The first lesson tells the story of Abraham - links to clips from YouTube. Class can then do put the story in order task. Lesson has ppt, starter, handouts, homework included.
The second lesson looks at evaluating the Covenant with Abraham - introducing how to evaluate a (d) part question - starter, handout, planning task, d part template and homework included. With lesson ppt as well.
GCSE Judaism - Messiah & Messianic Age (2 Lessons)
Two lessons are included here. One focused around the Messiah and then the Messianic Age. You could combine resources perhaps and put it into one lesson. There is a starter, worksheets and handouts.
There is a starter activity but its quite time consuming so I would only do part of it
GCSE Judaism Beliefs - The Nature of the Almighty (2 Lessons)
Lesson for the Almighty includes a keyword test, information about characteristics of the almighty, draw the line task and a template to complete the © part question.
This lesson includes a keyword test which I told students to revise for homework in a previous lesson. In this previous lesson I got students to decorate their new exercise book and back it before discussing the keywords and setting the homework - I’ve added these resources too (ppt, keywords to decorate, homework)
Finally in a third lesson I went into a little more detail with Jewish Beliefs about the Almighty and did a rotation task and students were asked to fill in a sheet. This ppt, worksheet and rotation information is included.
Hope you find it useful.
We do Edexcel Exam but it could be useful for other examboards.
Noah's Ark -Genesis
A lesson that I use with year 7 as part of my Genesis Scheme of Work. The aim is to get students familiar with Noah’s Ark and covenant that God made with Noah. This is linked at the start of the lesson to original sin. Although I use this with year 7, this could be used up to GCSE level with little adaptation.
Included - PPT to guide you through the lesson, task templates, a variety of worksheets so students can choose their own path for their learning, answers for some of the tasks, starter activity, printable version of Noah’s Ark and a brief plenary.
Other Lessons in this scheme of work can be found on TES.
Genesis 1 - 6 Days of Creation
Interpretations of Genesis
The Garden of Eden
The Fall of Adam and Eve
5. Noah’s Ark - THIS LESSON
Abraham
Moses
More lessons to follow.
Moses - Genesis
A lesson that I use with year 7 as part of my Genesis Scheme of Work. The aim is to get students familiar with the story of Moses from the Bible. The PPT includes a family tree that links Abraham (from the previous lesson) to the Hebrews in Egypt. Students should be able to describe important events from Moses life and learn the 10 commandments. Although I use this with year 7, this could be used up to GCSE level with little adaptation.
Included - PPT to guide you through the lesson, starter activity recapping previous lesson (Abraham), links to a clip of the story of Moses, creative booklet task with differentiated options available and a card game. Card game with need to be prepared in advance for the lesson.
Other Lessons in this scheme of work can be found on TES.
Genesis 1 - 6 Days of Creation
Interpretations of Genesis
The Garden of Eden
The Fall of Adam and Eve
Noah’s Ark
The Covenant with Abraham
7. Moses - THIS LESSON
More lessons to follow.