Introduce your students to the vibrant Festival of Lights with this engaging and comprehensive Diwali Teaching Resource Pack, ideal for primary school students aged 7-9. This beautifully designed collection is perfect for teaching about Diwali in an accessible, interactive way, with built-in opportunities for differentiation to cater to diverse learning needs. The resource pack includes: Printable Rangoli Patterns: Three stunning Rangoli designs to encourage creativity. Perfect for both classroom decoration and individual art activities. **Diwali Wordsearch: **A great table starter activity, designed to help students familiarize themselves with key vocabulary related to Diwali in a fun and interactive manner. **The Story of Rama and Sita: **A child-friendly retelling of the classic story that lies at the heart of Diwali, capturing students’ imaginations while highlighting the festival’s significance. Interactive PowerPoint: A comprehensive teaching presentation that explains the significance, customs, and traditions of Diwali. Includes guidance for differentiation, making it suitable for different learning abilities. Learning Objective: Help students understand the origins, customs, and cultural significance of Diwali, as well as the inspiring story of Rama and Sita that underpins the celebration. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe what Diwali is, explain why it is celebrated, and identify key traditions associated with the festival. Make Diwali a memorable learning experience for your students with this ready-to-use, printable resource pack that combines cultural learning with creative activities. Engage your classroom with storytelling, colorful artwork, and insightful discussions about the Festival of Lights. Perfect for teachers looking to provide a thorough introduction to Diwali while keeping learning fun and accessible. Get your students excited about the cultural diversity around them!

This “Human Rights” worksheet is perfect for RE cover lessons or general classroom use, designed for students aged 11-14. It’s user-friendly for non-specialist teachers and includes a range of engaging activities to help students explore key Human Rights, their importance, and ethical challenges. The worksheet features mindmap exercises, matching activities, and ethical dilemma scenarios, as well as insights into religious teachings on dignity and equality and opportunities to explore the topic in depth. It’s an ideal resource to encourage critical thinking and discussion, ensuring students gain a deeper understanding of Human Rights. Ready to use and suitable for any classroom setting! Added TED link to Youtube on Human Rights for new information purposes.

Engage your students with an in-depth exploration of The Logical Problem of Evil — a perfect resource for non-specialist teachers and cover lessons. Suitable for students aged 11-14 or as part of GCSE Religious Education (14-16), this lesson tackles the philosophical challenge of how evil can exist if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good. With clearly defined tasks and activities, students will develop critical thinking skills as they explore key concepts like omnipotence, omniscience, and omnibenevolence. Key features: Perfect for cover lessons and non-specialists Tailored for Key Stage 3 (age 11-14) and Key Stage 4 (GCSE RE) Focus on the logical problem of evil and God’s characteristics Engaging tasks to enhance understanding of difficult concepts Encourages philosophical reflection and discussion Equip your classroom with this comprehensive and accessible resource, ideal for supporting students in their Religious Education studies!

Unlock a ready-to-teach resource on The Problem of Evil and Suffering — ideal for non-specialists and cover lessons. Perfect for students aged 11-14 or as a core topic for RE students aged 14-16, this engaging lesson breaks down moral and natural evil through clear examples and interactive tasks. Students will explore how evil challenges belief in a benevolent God, with easy-to-follow activities like sorting scenarios and reflective writing. Key features: Ideal for non-specialist teachers and cover lessons Suits Key Stage 3 (age 11-14) and Key Stage 4 (GCSE RE) Clear learning outcomes and objectives Interactive tasks on moral and natural evil Encourages critical thinking on religion and belief Prepare your students for success in RE with this comprehensive, easy-to-deliver lesson plan!

Introducing a comprehensive Scheme of Learning on The Problem of Evil and Suffering for students aged 11-14. This resource is ideal for cover or emergency lessons, enabling both specialist and non-specialist teachers to deliver engaging content with ease. Key Features Flexible Teaching Resource: Aligned with the UK Religious Education curriculum, this scheme includes 6 lessons suitable for diverse educational contexts. Assessment Component: An end-of-unit assessment allows teachers to evaluate student understanding, aligned with UK RE levels. User-Friendly Format: Each lesson can be printed as a booklet with worksheets that have lines for student responses, promoting an organized approach to learning. Video Links Included: Suggested multimedia resources enhance the learning experience and illustrate key concepts related to evil and suffering. Lesson Structure: Each lesson has clear objectives, engaging activities, and opportunities for discussion, promoting critical thinking and personal reflection. Lesson Breakdown Lesson 1: Introduction to Evil and Suffering Explore moral and natural evil through sorting scenarios and discussions. Lesson 2: God’s Characteristics and the Challenge of Evil Investigate God’s traits with matching definitions and logical arguments. Lesson 3: Case Studies of Natural Disasters Analyse case studies and reflect on their impact on beliefs about a loving God. Lesson 4: Religious Responses to Evil and Suffering Understand responses through matching activities and Venn diagrams. Lesson 5: The Role of Faith and Community Discuss faith and community support in coping with suffering. Lesson 6: The Impact of Suffering on Faith Analyse how suffering influences personal beliefs through reflection writing. Conclusion This Scheme of Learning is an essential resource for delivering impactful lessons that encourage critical thinking and personal reflection. Enhance your teaching toolkit by purchasing this comprehensive scheme and provide your students with a rich educational experience on the problem of evil and suffering. Perfect for cover lessons, assessments, and reflection.

Engage your students with this comprehensive and easy-to-use lesson on the nature of Allah, perfect for both specialist and non-specialist RE teachers. Aligned with Edexcel, AQA, and OCR GCSE specifications, this one-hour lesson explores key attributes of Allah, including Tawhid, justice, mercy, and omnipotence, with simple learning objectives and clear outcomes. Activities include thought-provoking discussions, written tasks, and partner feedback, promoting critical thinking and reflection. This resource ideal for cover lessons and non specialists (or remote teaching) Inspire students to explore Islamic beliefs deeply and thoughtfully.

Are you looking for a comprehensive and easy-to-use lesson resource on the 5 Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam? Our expertly crafted lesson plan is perfect for teachers, including non-specialists, seeking to enhance student understanding of key Islamic beliefs. Key Features: Simple Structure: Easy to implement, even for non-specialists. Interactive Activities: Engage students with thought-provoking questions and discussions. Plenary Reflection: Encourage critical thinking and personal connections through reflective circles. Why Choose this Resource? Aligned with GCSE Specifications: Meets Edexcel, AQA, and OCR requirements. Flexible and Adaptable: Modify the lesson for various learning styles and classroom dynamics. Enhance Student Engagement: Foster appreciation for Shi’a beliefs and promote respectful dialogue.

Suitable for AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR GCSE Islamic Beliefs Unlock the potential of your students with this comprehensive GCSE lesson resource on the Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam! Perfect for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, this easy-to-follow lesson plan includes engaging activities, clear explanations, GCSE style questions and answers ( in the notes pages) Aligned with Edexcel, AQA, and OCR specifications, this resource enhances understanding of key Islamic beliefs, fosters critical thinking, and prepares students for exam success. Whether you’re looking to enrich your RE curriculum or support students’ learning in the classroom, this versatile resource is designed to inspire and educate. Download now and elevate your teaching experience!

Engage students in critical thinking with ‘Arguments for God’s Existence’ worksheet. This comprehensive resource covers key theological concepts, encourages debate, and promotes reflective writing, perfect for GCSE Religious Studies and Philosophy lessons and for cover lessons. Spark meaningful discussions about theism, atheism, and the arguments for and against the existence of God.

Introduce your students to the concept of Prayer in Christian worship with this concise and engaging lesson, perfect for the GCSE AQA Religious Studies course. This resource provides a clear introduction to the role and significance of prayer in Christianity, including thought-provoking questions to ignite class discussion. The lesson concludes with a 5-mark exam-style question to help students practice their understanding and exam technique. Ideal for cover lessons, standalone sessions, or as part of a wider study of Christian practices.

Unlock your students’ understanding of the Design Argument with this engaging and easy-to-use worksheet for UK students aged 11-16. This RE/Philosophy resource provides a clear, simplified explanation of the Design Argument, ideal for cover lessons, standalone sessions, or as part of a wider scheme on arguments for the existence of God. With a range of interactive activities—including spotting designed objects, creating diagrams, and debating the argument—students will develop critical thinking skills while exploring different perspectives. The resource also includes detailed learning objectives, outcomes, and teacher notes to ensure effective lesson delivery in both in-person and online settings. Perfect for GCSE Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Critical Thinking classes.

This resource offers a simplified version of the Kalam Cosmological Argument, designed to be accessible for students. Suggested learning objectives and outcomes are included for easy lesson planning (see page 3, not intended for student use). The resource also provides a recommended YouTube link to enhance students’ understanding of the Kalam Argument. Each activity is designed for lined paper, which can be printed double-sided or completed in student notebooks. This worksheet is ideal for a cover lesson or as a standalone lesson within a broader scheme on Arguments for God’s existence, making it perfect for Religious Studies and Philosophy classes.

PDF and powerpoint, with key information about each of the world religions. I have created this from scratch and the PDF is a high quality which means you can use this for display purposes.

This is an adaptable generic GCSE Religious Studies/ Religious Education resource to introduce Christian beliefs about life after death. It refers to the biblical teaching from Corinthians and can be adapted to add AQA /EDEXCEL/ OCR / WJEC examination questions to it to ensure students are able to complete exam style questions.

Sunni and Shia GCSE lesson. With example GCSE Question and opportunity for self assessment. Specificically a GCSE RE lesson for EDEXCEL ( Please check out my other resources, there is one for AQA too) but it can be adapted as you see fit. Note, the video is linked to YouTube however check the notes on the powerpoint.

6 full LESSONS plus ASSESSMENT. This is a full scheme of learning with assessment. Please see the PDF for the scheme of learning, assessment, answers and how to level the students. There are 6 powerpoints. Designed to be taught by both specialists and non-specialist teachers of Religious Education/Religious Studies. Suggested is to complete with Year 7, however can be used as stand alone lessons should one see fit. Links to TrueTube and YouTube are within the unit, therefore please check the notes.

A reflection lesson getting students to think about the religious and human response to the attack in Manchester at the MEN arena. This was designed really quickly for my RE group. Feel free to adapt as more news emerges. There are activity suggestions on the slides for you and it is in the power point format. Please credit this resource should you adapt and re - share

I copied the format from another user on here (THANK YOU) and adapted it to be appropriate for use in KS3 or KS$ Re lessons, with some 'wild cards' on anatomy on there ( I left those in from the original resource) I hope you find this helpful