A KS3 Islam lesson about Muslims in Britain. This has been taught as part of a Islam unit of work. The aim of the lesson is the explore the challenges faced by Muslims and how these can be addressed. The lesson builds on prior learning and provides students with facts. One task focuses on key beliefs and challenges faced. Another task explores two Muslim charities and their importance. The overall running theme is to dispel myths and provide students with a deeper understanding.

A KS3 lesson about the Qur’an from an Islam unit of work. Can also be taught as part of a unit of work on sacred texts or as a stand alone lesson. The aim of this lesson is teach students what the Qur’an is, its importance, how it is used and make comparisons to other sacred texts. There are lots of opportunities for students to become involved in the lesson e.g. reading, discussion, sharing learning. This lesson uses the Sue Penney ISLAM TEXTBOOKS, however you can use other textbooks with information about the Qur’an or information from online (i.e. BBC learning zone). The aim of this task is to introduce what the Qur’an is, its importance and how it is used. Additional note: This lesson can be taught at KS2 to older students. It may need adapting to suit the ability of the class.

KS3 lesson teaching students about the Mosque. Can be taught as a unit of work on Islam or a unit of work on religious buildings. The lesson aims to teach students about the key featues of the Mosque and its importance to Muslims and other members of the community. The lesson uses a True Tube clip (embedded in the powerpoint) where a young man shows people around the Mosque, this aims to teach students that the Mosque is very relevant for young people. The final task (also to be finished for homework) allows students to understand the importance of the Mosque and why it is an important place not only for Muslims but for other members of the community. There are lots of opportunities for student involvement in this lesson.

A KS3 lesson about the life of Muhammad, from a Islam unit of work. Can also be taught as part of a religious founder/figures unit of work or as a stand alone lesson. The lesson aims to teach students about Muhammad and the importance of his actions. The main activity is a fortune line, exploring thoughts and feelings. Students are encouraged to work with each other to review their learning. A homework task is included with this lesson.

KS3 Sikhism lesson teaching pupils about the Khalsa and Vaisakhi. This lesson has been taught as part of a unit of work but can be taught as a stand alone Sikhism lesson. This lesson has been judged as OUTSTANDING during a lesson observation. The lesson includes a variety of activities to engage students. Role play is used to teach students about the formation of the Khalsa (the lesson includes an alternative to role play - video link in the powerpoint). This lesson promotes deeper thinking and encourages students to use their thinking skills. The lesson also includes a homework task.

A KS3 Sikhism lesson on the 5Ks. This lesson can be taught as a unit of work on Sikhism or as a stand alone lesson. The lesson is quick paced and engaging. There are a variety of activities that will excite students and keen them focused on learning (e.g. market place, group work, etc). Learning is checked at various points (e.g. through a fun action game involving all students). This lesson aims to teach students about the 5Ks and how they are an expression of identity.

KS3 Sikhism lesson about Guru Nanak. This lesson is ideal as an introduction to Sikhism lesson as part of a unit of work, or as a stand alone lesson. The lesson introduces Guru Nanak as the founder of Sikhism. Tasks teach students about key events in Guru Nanak's life and the important teachings from Guru Nanak. The lesson ends with a comparison between Guru Nanak and Jesus (using a Venn diagram), this aims to stretch higher level students. There is a homework task attached to this lesson.

NEW SPEC Eduqas wealth and poverty lesson from the topic Human Rights. The lesson aims to teach students about the differences between absolute and relative poverty, explores differing religious perspectives and offers opportunities for students to give their own options about wealth. The lesson places great focus on using religious teachings to support beliefs/views/opinions, and provides students with Bible quotes to use.

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 MINI BUNDLE of A level resources used to teach the A Level Shi'a Islam unit. These lessons work well alongside the Victor Watton Islam book (or another text can be used). This unit is taught over 11 lessons, however can be adapted to suit your needs. The unit starts with an introduction to Muhammad and the origins of Shi'a Islam. There is a lot of focus through the unit on the differences in terms of key beliefs and roles of the Iman. There are opportunities for exam questions and reviewing example questions in line with the spec (Edexcel). This unit is perfect to support your teaching of Shi'a Islam and keep pupils engaged with a variety of activities.

Two Easter lessons suitable for all abilities at KS3. The theme running through these lessons is sacrifice. Activities link back to this theme. A good mix of AO1 and AO2 in these lessons, making links between the two. Students will learn about Holy Week and the significance of the events. Links are made to how Christians celebrate Easter and how the events of Holy Week are still important. Can be adapted to be taught as just one lesson.

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.

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.

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.

Lesson 6 (final lesson) of a KS3 unit of work about religious journeys. This lesson includes an exciting start activity to link all of the previous lessons. The lesson then included detailed information about the assessment task (creating your own pilgrimage). This assessment is levelled. Can be adapted to suit schools who are not using the levels as each level is showing development of skills. An extension task is included. Designed for one lesson with time to finish for homework, however can be used over two lessons depending on class/lesson time etc.

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.

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.

Lesson 3 of a KS3 religious journeys unit of work. This lesson aims to teach students about pilgrimage with a focus on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. The lessons links to the previous lessons on religious journeys. This lesson includes a variety of activities that can be designed for individual, paired and group work. If time within the lesson there is an opportunity for students to learn about pilgrimage to Israel. The lesson has opportunities for A01 and A02.The lesson ends with a game to review learning. Students have loved this element of competition. Links perfectly to GCSE topics on pilgrimage and religious expression.

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.