This is the second lesson in a series of eight lessons on An Introduction to Religion. In this lesson pupils are introduced to the concept of religion, they have to define the term themselves. They are then taken through the characteristics of religion. This is a great topic for year 7 pupils!!

Christianity : Christian Denominations This is a Grab & Go Lesson! Zero prep. Perfect for KS3 & KS4 (Middle & High School) This pack includes: PowerPoint: 34 slides Resource Booklet: 15 Sheets. This lesson is designed to be an overview of the main Christian denominations. The starter activity is based on our Stop the Clock activity on prior learning of Christian key words. This is a really fun activity, pupils love it! Thinking Skills Task: There are 8 slides on the PPT that take pupils through the basics of 8 denominations. It is recommended that these be printed out and either laminated or given to pupils for this Task. Pupils must cut out the statements provided and categorise them on the placemat (Print this out as A3 to ensure that there is enough room for all of the statements) Religious Vocabulary: Pupils have opportunity to use the Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet to add any additional Key Words they learn during the lesson. Homework Activity: Working in groups of three, pupils must create a teaching aid. Plenary activity: Trump this! There are 12 cards based on the denominations studied during the lesson.

Judaism : 613 Mitzvot This is a zero prep ‘Grab & Go’ lesson on the topic of the 613 Mitzvot in Judaism. This resource includes: Bell Task Discussion Points, YouTube Clip, Mitzvot Chilli Challenge Diamond 9 Activity If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE.<br /> <br /> We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes <a href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TeachElite”>TeachElite’s Shop</a> click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. <br /> <br /> You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE<br /> and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Death : Jewish Afterlife This is a fully resources grab and go zero prep lesson on the topic of Jewish beliefs about the afterlife. Included in this resource are: Discussion Points, YouTube Clip, Placemats, Doodle notes, Cilli Challenge, Peer Assessment 5W interactive plenary. We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes TeachElite’s Shop click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

This is a fully resources Grab and Go lesson based on the life and works of Martin Luther King / MLK Jr. Included in this lesson: Bell task based on a fundamental question surrounding this topic. Starter: Stay standing activity Activity: Pupils watch a YouTube clip on the life and works of Martin Luther King and fill in our 5W sheet based on this information. Activity: Pupils will have the opportunity to take part i an opinion line activity on the significant events of Martin Luther King’s life. Activity: Pupils will have to answer a 12 mark evaluation question based on the evidence they gather from lesson and formulate a response as to whether they think non-violent protests are effective. Peer Assessment-Pupils swap their answers and peer assess. Plenary: INTERACTIVE emoji Selector (worth £3) We hope that you enjoy this resource! If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE. We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes TeachElite’s Shop click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Included in this pack is a 2 minute timer with music! Following on from our Arranged Marriages Lesson . This is the second lesson based on the Hindu wedding ceremony. This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Hindu Marriage. PowerPoint: 18 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages Starter: Give me 5 activity Discussion on marriage within Hinduism Information on the Hindu marriage ceremony A fun activity that allows the pupils to ‘dress up’ the figures with the attire worn by the bride and groom at a wedding. Learning Map: Hindu marriage ceremony &symbols The order of a Hindu marriage ceremony. Diamond Ranking activity on the promises made by the husband and wife. A literacy task on writing a letter about a wedding ceremony. INCLUDED in this pack is our Writing a Formal Letter resource that is worth £3. We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Jesus- This is your life (2 hour resource) covering birth (Christmas) to His death (Easter) This is a Grab and Go Lesson! Zero prep. It is the 6 & 7th in the series of resources we are creating for the new RS GCSE. It was originally planned to span a 2 hour double lesson, but can easily be split into a series of lessons. It can most definitely be used @ KS3 too! This pack includes: PowerPoint: 73 slides!!! Resource Booklet: 9 Sheets. This lesson is designed to be an overview of the life of Jesus. Starter activity: Give me 5 activity Summary of Task: Pupils are asked to draw what they think Jesus looked like and then watch a 5 min clip on what he probably looked like. There is a handy diagram illustrating the life of Jesus too. Pupils are taken through some facts about his lifestyle. Beat the Teacher: The next task pupils have to find Biblical references about the Messiah (Bibles are needed for this activity). Jesus, this is your life (in 10 mins) The PPT guides pupils through the life of Jesus and the main events that occurred. There is a match up activity on the names of Jesus and a HW task on the I am sayings. Plenary is our Moo or False activity-pupils absolutely love this!! Homework Activity: To research facts about Jesus in preparation for their next lesson. We really do value your feedback! If you review this resource, you can choose another of the same value for FREE. Head over to our Facebook Page: @TeachElite and message us with your selection.

Stations of the Cross, Easter activity Included in this resource is: Workbook/Activities and PowerPoint 15 Stations of the Cross Images to cut out and stick around the Classroom 30 Footprints, for students to place themselves in the shoes of Jesus & His disciples Stations of the Cross Reflection Cards (2 Options for an interactive activity or a more relaxed, reflective session. Stations of the Cross Activity Sheet with lift the flap images to cut out A PowerPoint with Sound, commencing the session with an immersive meditation Learning Journal Sheet to reflect on the session This resource can be: Delivered within a classroom environment Printed and used as a hard copy Digitally completed as a PDF. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TeachElite via our Facebook page. YOUR DOWNLOAD ☐You will download a zip folder with .pgn images for you to use in your personal or commercial items. SUPPORT ☐We will be on hand should you need any support and advice with you purchase. T&C ☐This is an instant download file.  ☐Once you make your purchase you will have the ability to download this product and it is ready to use. © 2020 made by TeachElite. All rights reserved. We would love it if you have time to review this product as your opinion means a lot to us. Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us You can find us on Twitter, Insta and Facebook

This is a fully resourced 2 hour ‘Grab and Go’, zero prop resource based on the topic of creation-suitable for KS3 or 4. Included in this resource is: Bell Task Clear aims and objectives YouTube Links Craft Activity Match Up Cards Differentiated Chilli Challenge Biblical Stories Venn Diagram Learning Placemat Cartoon Strip Tweet This Creative Plenary Please view the preview images for exactly with is included in this pack. Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook

Revitalise your teaching with an exciting and dynamic resource tailored for Religious Education teachers and Catholic educators, focusing on Sacraments and the Liturgical Year. Our meticulously crafted “Grab and Go” toolkit, designed for both middle school students, is your key to sparking enthusiasm and deep engagement in this often-challenging topic. Why this is the resource for you… Ignite Engagement: Our captivating Bell Task sets the stage, ensuring students are eager to dive into the subject matter. Empower Learning: With crystal-clear Aims and Objectives, you’ll guide your students on an enlightening journey through the Sacraments and Liturgical Year. Active Exploration: Keep boredom at bay with an Inference Activity that encourages critical thinking and discussion. But that’s just the beginning! Dive deeper into our resource to discover: Biblical Referencing Activity: Make connections between scripture and sacramental practices. YouTube Links: Bring lessons to life with carefully selected multimedia resources. Sacred Symbols: Uncover the hidden meanings behind religious symbols. Liturgical Vestments: Explore the rich history and significance of vestments. Interactive Liturgical Calendar Wheel Task: Foster creativity and understanding through hands-on learning. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Elevate your teaching and reignite your students’ passion for learning. Explore the preview images to witness the transformative power of this resource. Take the first step toward creating a memorable and meaningful learning experience with our Sacraments and Liturgical Year resource today!

This is a Grab & Go Lesson! Zero prep. The worksheet booklet for this resource is available as a FREEBIE and can be downloaded @ https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-history-of-christianity-11667453 This lesson is designed to be a summary of some of the key events in Christian history. It is the 3rd in the series of resources we are creating for the new RS GCSE. The starter activity is based on our the fidget spinner activity from last lesson and is designed to ascertain pupil understanding of last lesson’s topic. There is a Fidget Spinner Placemat that is designed to be enlarged to A3 size for pupils to make notes as they progress through the starter activity. There is also a fidget spinner sheet (without space for notes) that you can print in colour and laminate for classroom use. Pupils have opportunity to use the Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet to add any additional Key Words they learn during the lesson. Additionally, There is an order activity on key events in the Bible and Christianity to date. There are lots of events included to give you the option to use them all or select the events that you would like to include in your own lessons. The plenary activity is our Emoji Graph. Pupils are asked to choose some of the key events in Christian history and create an emoji graph based on this. The number of events for them to choose has been left to your discretion depending on the ability of the class. This PPT also includes a video link to Christianity in our society today. The worksheet booklet for this resource is available as a FREEBIE and can be downloaded here.

This is a lesson on an Orthodox Jewish Marriage ceremony. This resource pack contains: A PPT (29 slides) and handouts (5 sheets) . Included in this resource is our multimedia 5W activity. Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question Starter Task: 5Ws-Posing Questions An activity that is to be completed in pairs to reinforce understanding of the key terms studied this lesson. Link to YouTube video on an Orthodox ceremony. Information sheet on the jewish wedding ceremony. Learning mat on the Jewish ceremony. Plenary (Exit task) : 5Ws-Answering Questions Homework: Choose two questions that haven’t been answered during today’s lesson and research them. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE In our lessons, all key words are added to our KS3 Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

This Fully resourced grab and go resource is based on the scientific view of the creation of the world, namely the big bang. This theroy is compared to the Christian view and students are asked to explore f the Christian creation narrative can work alongside the scientific big bang creation theory. It fits into the topic of Creation. It can be used as a preparation module for the GCSE course or as part of a GCSE Unit. It slots into the Unit of Issues of Life and Death (subcategory of ‘The World’). Included in this resource is: Bell Task Clear Aims and Objectives YouTube Clips Information Sheets Biblical Passages Chilli Challenge Thinking Skills Tasks Learning Journal Interactive Prompt Selector Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook

This is an introductory lesson to marriages within the Hindu tradition. By the end of this lesson pupils will be able to discuss the benefits and challenges of arranged marriages. This resource pack contains: A PPT (24 slides) and handouts (4 sheets) . Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question Starter Task: Design a profile age for your ideal partner. Tasks: Think Pair Share on arranged Marriage Pupils are introduced to the concept of arranged marriage within Hinduism A task on divorce rates in various countries around the world and what significance these stats have in relation to arranged marriage. A sort task based on the possible advantages and disadvantages of arranged marriages. A link to a youtube clip on arranged marriage. Pupils will then be split into pairs and one partner will have to write a persuasive speech on the benefits and the other the negatives of arranged marriage. Plenary (Exit task) : Pupils can be selected to deliver their speech. In our lessons, all key words are added to our KS3 Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Jesus : Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? ( Murder Mystery Style Resource) Easter Activity This resource contains six Fact Files on characters that are relating to the Passion narrative within the Bible. Pupils can be divided into groups and asked to collect evidence on each character and build up a convincing argument as to why this person may be responsible for Jesus death. This activity works well when ended with a class debate on this topic.

This is a fully resourced grab and go resource on the topic of Capital Punishment: Death Penalty. Included in this resource is… Bell Task Clear aims and objectives Think, Pair, Share YouTube video links Doodle Notes Biblical Perspective Activity & - of Capital Punishment Pass the Bomb Plenary We hope that you enjoy this resource! Please join our Facebook groups for teacher chat, networking and exclusive freebies. #teach #TeachRE #TeachChristianity #TeachJudaism #TeachScience #TeachPSHE & RSE We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us at TeachElite and click the ‘Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook