A lesson that explores the concept of anatta within the context of most Indian philosophies accepting the existence of the atman. Illustrates the personal nature of anicca and the fact that humans are only made of the 5 skandhas. An activity using the chariot analogy is utilised to help students understand the function of a name in Buddhism, and the idea that humans have no permanent soul. Planned for AQA content but could be adapted to other specs.

This is a full unit of work with powerpoints, curriculum plan and revision homeworks provided by flip and fetching from a knowledge organiser. There is a planned assessment within the folder too. Please note that the lessons do utilise the new AQA GCSE 9-1 textbook, and any teacher purchasing this resource will need a copy of it. Religions covered are Christianity and Islam, and it would be possible to adapt this to different specs.

A lesson on the differences between Samatha and Vipassana meditation in Buddhism, and reference to the debate regarding whether or not Buddhism rejects the use of mindfulness as a C21st therapy. Planned for the AQA 2A 7062 content, but could be adapted to other A level specs.

A lesson describing the view of nirvana and attempts to describe it in Buddhism, looking at the 80th Dilemma of King Milinda in the Pali Canon. Please note this lesson uses Denise Cush’s ‘A Student’s Approach to World Religions’, which any teacher buying it will need to have a copy of to hand. Planned for AQA 2A Buddhism content, but could be adapted to other specs.

The second lesson I teach in Year 1 Buddhism content. Introduces students to the story of the Buddha’s search for the end of suffering, including his period of self mortification, and an explanation of the process of him gaining enlightenment. Then considers the doctrines of the first sermon.Also introduces the question of whether Buddhism is a pessimistic religion. Can be adapted to other specs, but I planned this with AQA in mind.

The first lesson i teach in the AQA spec, 2A Buddhism content, offering an introduction to the person of Siddhartha Gautama and a record of him seeing the 4 sights. Also contains a blank glossary of key terms for students to fill in over the course. Suitable for adaptation to other A level exam boards

A lesson which examines how the Wat Phra Dhammakaya movement differs from its traditional counterpart through its use of modern technology, varying religious practices and different attitude to charity and donation. Includes model answer for planned question. Planned for AQA but could be adapted to other specs.

A lesson that looks at the nature of Theravada lay morality by looking at the 5 moral precepts that Buddhists follow. This is joined with an exploration of the law of intention and the nature of kusala and akusala (healthy and unhealthy) actions, in relation to karma. Planned for AQA but could be adapted for other specs.

KS3 topic for Christian beliefs - 7 lessons (1 hour) with corresponding booklet for students to complete in the lesson, a knowledge organiser that can be set for homework, and complete SOW. We teach this topic to Y7 but it can be adapted to any level at KS3.

5 lessons (1 hour) - taught to Year 8 but can be scaled up or down. Includes a bespoke booklet for students to complete during the lesson, a KO which can be set for homework, and powerpoints and a complete SOW.

1 hour lessons taught to Year 8 but can be scaled up and down. Looks at main Hindu practices: Worship, Yoga, Pilgrimage and environmentalism. Includes a bespoke booklet which can be completed by students during the lesson, a KO which can be set for homework, and a full SOW.

1 hour lessons taught to Year 8 but can be scaled up or down for other KS3 classes. Looks at key Buddhist practices of individuals and communities, includes a knowledge organiser that can be set for homework. Each lesson has a booklet that can be completed by students in class.

7 lesson series with a booklet for students to complete each lesson, a KO which can be set for homework and full SOW. We teach this to Year 8 (1 hour lessons) but can be scaled up or down for any KS3 year group.

5 lesson series (1 hour lessons) with corresponding booklet for students to complete alongside lessons. KS3 content on Islamic beliefs - we teach to Year 7 but can be scaled up to any KS3 class.

5 lesson series (1 hour lessons) - powerpoints, booklet for students to complete during the lesson and a full SOW. There is also a knowledge organiser which can be set for homework. Focus is on the Five Pillars with some discussion of differences in Sunni and Shi’a practice.

1 hour lessons taught to Year 9 but can be scaled up or down for other KS3 classes, covers National Curriculum content on: sytems of government democracy in the UK UK government law and press UK in united nations How to be good citizens in the local community. There is a booklet which students can fill out during each lesson, a KO which canbe set for homework and a full SOW.

1 hour lessons taught to Year 9 but can be scaled up or down for other KS3 years. Includes a bespoke booklet for students to complete during class, a complete SOW and an optional KO which can be set for homework. Covers key belief sof Judaism from creation - Mitzvot and key commandments.

Unit of work including SOW, homework, all resources and assessment materials. Utilising the AQA 9-1 textbook and the Hodder Education Islam book at times.

Whole unit including SOW, Homework, Assessment materials, revision. Utilising AQA 9-1 textbook and Islam textbook by Hodder Education at times.

Ready to teach for 24/25 - we use blank books and write on the writing frame document. 12 lessons including assessment and green pen. Knowledge organiser for revision, readings and powerpoints. This has been really well received by my Y10s this year, and was taught 2 lessons per fortnight over a full term.