A KS3 Christianity lesson teaching students about sacraments. This lesson EXCLUDES BAPTISM, as baptism can be taught in one full lesson (see my other resources). This lesson aims to teach students what a sacrament is, explore the sacraments Christians take and their importance. The lesson has a homework task for students to complete based on the learning. There are opportunities for group work and individual work. The lesson is heavily differentiated for a mixed ability group. The fact sheets that students use for group work are informative and are colour coded to link to two questions on the worksheet. The worksheet is also differentiated (with prompt questions) and there are key words to support certain students.

An exciting lesson where students learn what the ten commandments are, the relevance in religion and what they tell about God. Originally planned for a unit of work on Judaism, but can be used within a Christianity unit. A variety of activities and opportunities for thoughtful discussions.

Pupils will learn what Passover is, what happens and the importance of the Seder Meal. Activities involve students actively learning through a marketplace style activity, but can be adapted to suit the class. Slight cross curricular links with history and art. Homework activity to learn key spellings about Judaism, an ideal homework for a Judaism unit of work.

A KS3 lesson where pupils learn the Christian beliefs about God. There is a main focus on the Omni words. The lesson includes a variety of activities that are engaging. One activity involves student learning the key beliefs through actions, this can also be adapted in to a written task to promote literacy. Another activity focuses on personal beliefs about God, exploring reasons for these beliefs. This lesson is a fast paced lesson, but can also be stretched in to two lessons to for mixed ability/lower ability groups or to include more exploration of the differing beliefs. A homework task is included to continue to learning from the lesson.

Lesson 4 of a KS3 unit of work on religious journeys. This lesson links to the previous lessons and the future lessons. This lesson aims to teach students about places of pilgrimage in Judaism (Western Wall) and Hinduism (River Ganges). This lesson is packed with lots of different activities e.g. questioning, reading, small video clip, word fill, map reading. There is also A02 opportunities for students to create their own prayer/wish/statement to take on their own pilgrimage. The lesson offers opportunities for students to apply their learning to tasks. Cross curricular links within the lesson (e.g. Geography). Also, students are able to make comparisons to other places of pilgrimage in order to join up their learning. Links to GCSE topics on pilgrimage and religious expression.

NEW SPEC Eduqas lesson on Human Dignity. The lesson aims to describe what human dignity is, explore religious and personal views and discuss why people are not treated with human dignity. The lesson has an homework/extension task to consolidate learning and to challenge students. Additional support is given with this task.

A resource for the EDUQAS NEW SPECIFICATION, topic issues of good and evil. This lesson introduces crime, punishment and morality. It starts with exploring what crime is, why do people commit crimes and where does morality come from. This leads in to the main activities on Christian views about crime and punishment. This provides students with an opportunity to learn key Christian teachings and Bible quotes.

A resource for the EDUQAS NEW SPECIFICATION, topic issues of good and evil. The lesson aims to teach students about how offenders should be dealt with, types of punishment and evaluating these types. The lesson explore whether all crimes deserve the same punishment, this is a theme students consider throughout. The main activity promotes discussion and working with others to learn about the aims of punishment. This activity can be completed using textbooks/computers to support the weaker ability students.

The first lesson in a unit of work on Judaism. This lesson aims to teach students about Abraham as a key figure in Judaism. It explores his journey and actions he took, linking to why they are significant in the religion.

A lesson teaching students about crime and punishment. Can be taught at KS3 (preparing students for future learning) or GCSE level. Or as a stand alone lesson. See my resources for other lessons from the world issues scheme of work (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/leanaandrews). The lesson aims to explain the different type of crimes, different types of punishment, Christian beliefs including key teachings and how effective punishment is in our society. Students apply their learning using Christian teachings (ten commandments, Parable of the Good Samaritan, Parable of the Lost Son, golden rule). Students are encouraged to give their own opinions and views at various points in the lesson (e.g. through questioning and discussion). Students review their learning linking back to the outcomes. Learning is extended through the homework task.

A NEW SPEC Eduqas charities lesson from the topic human rights. This lesson aims to teach students about different religious charities, their importance of giving to charity and why charity is important. There are tasks that explore personal views about charity. Students explore Christian teachings (e.g. Parable of the Sheep and Goats) about charities and examples of Christian charities. The lesson includes an example exam style question for students to complete (using the FARM formula to answer these questions). Differentiation - through the use of the attached worksheet, suitable for lower ability students or students where behaviour may affect learning.

Lesson 5 of a KS3 unit of work on religious journeys. The lesson follows on from the previous lessons or is ideal as a stand alone lesson. The lesson aims to teach students about pilgrimage to Hajj and makes links to other places of pilgrimage. The lesson introduces pilgrimage as one of the five pillars of Islam. There is a choice of tasks for students to complete (market place activity, watch clip and questions, or create own pilgrimage map). For the activity you will need information sheets about what happens on pilgrimage - sorry these are not something I have created but can be found on TES or you an use a Sue Penne textbook. Without the sheets the lesson can still be taught with the video clip and questions activity. The lesson ends with reviewing own personal journey and ties in the previous lessons. Links to GCSE topics on pilgrimage and religious expression.

A resource for the EDUQAS NEW SPECIFICATION, topic issues of good and evil. This lesson explores the different types of punishment and whether they are appropriate for specific crimes. This lesson provides students with the opportunity for discussion. It also links to previous learning about Christian views. It is suited for lower ability students, however can be tweaked or merged with other lessons on crime and punishment.

EDUQAS new spec. Issues of relationships knowlegde organiser. Ideal for student led revison and for students who have missed lessons.

This lesson is from the Eduqas new spec topic Issues of Life and Death. Its aims are to explore the Christian attitudes to euthanasia in a sensitive manner. DIfferent religious viewpoints are considered (RC and CofE). The lesson ends with a practice 15 mark quetsion for students to attempt. This could be teacher, student or peer assessed (you might need to provide students with aids to peer or self assess).

Eduqas new spec. Route A. Component 3: Hinduism. Blank revision mats to be used as a revision tool.

GCSE Eduqas new spec. Component 3 Hinduism. Beliefs and Teachings - The Eternal Self. This lesson aims to answer the question ‘what is the eternal self and how do these views differ?’. There are a variety of tasks that focus on the atman, advaita vedanta, dvaita vedenta, samasara, reincarnation and moksha. The lesson is differentiated and students are offered a choice of tasks. Key quotes from the Bhagavad Gita are included. These quotes are recommeneded from the spec. Perfect to use as planned, or can be adapted to suit.

Lesson 2 of a KS3 religious journeys unit of work. This lesson aims to teach students about Christian baptism, its importance as part of the Christian journey and what happens at a baptism service. The lesson includes a variety of teaching and learning activities, for the main activity students have a choice of tasks depending on ability/behaviour/dynamic of the class. One choice of task is where students participate in their own baptism, this works so well with all abilities. The main theme throughout the lesson is encouraging team work amongst students. This KS3 lesson links to GCSE lessons. Also, can be adapted for primary school students.

A new spec Eduqas lesson. The first lesson in the topic Issues of Relationships. The lesson focused on the different family types and the importance of the family. There are opportunities for questioning and discussion. The final task is for students to answer a sample b part question as an opportunity for practice and review.

You will need the Eduqas textbooks for this lesson. A new spec Eduqas lesson on prejudice and discrimination exploring what the key terms mean and Christian attitudes to prejudice and discrimination. A range of student and teacher led activites. The lesson can be taught as it is or adapted further.