Inner-city London teacher here, serving Religious Education Resources for GCSE/KS4 and KS3 and Politics for A-Level/KS5.
Full of accessible and familiar activities, this shop provides a resource for teachers looking to create a dynamic, challenging and enjoyable classroom. Download a free lesson on the Four Noble Truths, The Problem of Evil and the Additional Member System for a taste before you buy.
Inner-city London teacher here, serving Religious Education Resources for GCSE/KS4 and KS3 and Politics for A-Level/KS5.
Full of accessible and familiar activities, this shop provides a resource for teachers looking to create a dynamic, challenging and enjoyable classroom. Download a free lesson on the Four Noble Truths, The Problem of Evil and the Additional Member System for a taste before you buy.
This lesson covers
The origin of evil
Moral and Natural Evil
The problem of evil
Homework suggestion
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Christian Beliefs.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. The resource comes in PDF format.
This is a free sample resource for Christian beliefs, view shop for more resources on Christianity and Buddhism.
This lesson covers:
The Four Sights
Asceticism
The Middle Way
Homework
This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This is a free selected resource from the Buddhist Beliefs Pack. If you like this resource you can purchase 12 additional lessons with suggested homework resources.
It introduces the first noble truth to GCSE students and has a corresponding homework sheet on the second noble truth.
Students will have already looked at dependent arising to complete this fully lesson.
Suitable for Year 9 - Year 11
This lesson covers:
Awareness of Impermanance
Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed - story
Homework sheet on Anatta
This is lesson 7 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
Craving and Attachment
States of suffering
Types of suffering
Options for different activities
Homework suggestion
This is lesson 6 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson is an introduction to the the Four Sights and Asceticism follownig on from the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers
The Four Sights
Asceticism
The Middle Way
For and Against
Homework sheet
This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
What is heaven and hell
Significance for Christians
Morgan Freeman’s episode on Story of God
Review worksheet to go with the film
Homework suggestion
This is an ideal END OF TERM lesson - so I have put it here for free, the Morgan Freeman episode has to be paid for but you can buy the episode on Amazon, it is not expensive and I have provided the link.
This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper.
The lesson will take 60 minutes.
This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle
This resource was designed with the new Worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This opening resource supports students to think about Jesus from different perspectives, who he is to Historians? Who he is to Christians? Why he is considered a saviour? What was his life like - what was the context at the time. There is also a comprehension worksheet to complete for homework that goes into more depth.
This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. I have added in an extra short resource if you wish to expand it further to consider Jesus as Messiah could be looked at in more depth. You could also consider discussing the Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This lesson contains:
The changing nature of Christian demographic (it may be interesting to add in the British census report to this part)
Mission and Evangelism recap
Case study of Christ for all nations (show them the images on the website)
Exit ticket
Additional review activity worksheet on Christian practices
This resource will not be completed in a single lesson, it is an easy topic and so I have added a supplementary activity in case you complete the lesson quicker than expected.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Christianity book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This lesson covers:
Review of the four noble truths
The Eightfold path
12 mark questions
Exit ticket
Eightfold path charades
This is lesson 11 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
My students love getting these worksheets because it gives them independence and you can take a break from teaching from the front. For differentiation I will highlight bits I want certain student to focus on. This worksheet covers the whole topic of Christian worksheet (7pages).
This worksheet contains:
What is worship
Forgiveness
Types of worship
Public and private worship
Examples of worship
worship across denominations
The value of ritual
Types of ritual
12 mark essay
This resource will not be completed in a single lesson. You can give it as an in class activity and go through some parts together or as a holiday homework or series of homeworks.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
This resource was designed with the new worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This second resource is about Miracles, what they are, some of the miracles of Jesus and what the significance of miracles can be to believers using the fascinating story of Alcides Moreno and for homework, they look at biblical miracles in more depth with scaffolded comprehension.
This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. You could also consider discussing the Messiah in more depth, Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This resource was designed with the new worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This third resource is about Temptation, what they are, some of the temptations of Jesus, a role play of the 40 days in the desert and the influence this story has on Christians today. The homework is about Messiahs, the lesson is a little shorter so you can introduce the homework in time as it’s a new topic, but it is clear enough students can follow along. Review at the beginning of the following class.
This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. I have added in an extra short resource if you wish to expand it further to consider Jesus as Messiah. You could also consider discussing the Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This resource was designed with the new worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This fifth resource is about The Crucifixion, what happened and why Christians believe Jesus had to die. There are options for homework, one more exam focussed and one more creative.
This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. I have added in an extra short resource if you wish to expand it further to consider Jesus as Messiah. You could also consider discussing the Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This resource was designed with the new worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. If you wish to expand it further to consider Jesus as Messiah. You could also consider discussing the Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This resource was designed with the new worldviews curriculum in mind. The bundle traces some key events in the life of Jesus. This fourth resource is about The Last Supper, it includes art analysis, the events of the last supper and valuable lessons we can take from it. For homework, expressions of faith using the music of Stormzy.
This is a KS3 resource, year 7s-9. You could also consider discussing the Messiah in more depth, Parables, Holy week, Life after death etc if you want to spread it out for a term. Otherwise this resource set can be completed in a half term if done efficiently. I personally try to cover a lot in KS3 and move through topics quite swiftly but there is also benefits to stretching this material out, to use the HW sheets as in class materials and then offer shorter homework tasks from textbooks etc.
All resources should be supplemented with effective questioning to reap the best results! ‘Tell me more about that?’ ‘Does anyone disagree?’ ‘Why might Jesus have done this?’ etc.
This lesson is an introduction to the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers
Buddha’s Birth
Myth and Reality of the story
Life of Luxury
Homework - Jataka tales
This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson is suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards.
It covers:
The three refuges
Taking refuge
The importance of Dhamma
A fun activity on the three jewels
This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This is an assessment, a video recommendation and lesson starter that contributes to a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics.
In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 50minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students.
Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it.
If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
This lesson covers:
What happens on Judgement day
Comparative exercise Akhirah (students do not need to have studied Islam for this)
Bible research activity
Judgement
Plenary
Homework Suggestion
This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper.
The lesson will take 60 minutes.
This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle.