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 KS3 Sikhism lesson about the Gurdwara. Can be purshased as part of a bundle. The lesson has a variety of activities that are differentiated for studnets. The main activities provide challenge. There lots of opportunities for discussion. The clip is a True Tube clip. Lesson can be adapted and amended to suit, but can be taught as it is.

Two lessons dedicated to revision of the topic Issues of Human Rights. A range of activities (student and teacher led) to support students revision prior to the final exams. Can be adapted to suit your groups. These lessons are planned for mid / high ability. Can use alongside my other resource - the Eduqas revision mind maps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A KS3 lesson teaching students Buddhist beliefs about the wheel of life, karma and rebirth. The lesson is visually appealing and promotes high levels of interest from students. The lesson aims to teach students what the wheel of life is and why it is important for Buddhists. This lesson is student led, with the main activity planned as a presentation from students. This lesson has been taught over one lesson, but can be taught over two depending on ability, behaviour and preparation time given for the main task. Students have the opportunity to be as creative as they like. Learning is checked throughout and there are lots of opportunities for questioning.

A introduction lesson to world issues (poverty, prejudice, crime, punishment). This can be taught as part of a mini unit of work prior to GCSE (at KS3) to prepare students for future learning or can be taught at GSCE. See my resources for other lessons (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/leanaandrews). The lesson aims to teach students about key Christian teachings and how they can be applied/used to help when dealing with world issues. Students will use a range of skills, this lesson focuses on developing interpersonal skills and skills of analysis and investigation. In this lesson students learnt about these four key Christian teachings - the Ten Commandments, the golden rule, the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Lost Son.

A Eduqas new spec lesson from the Issues of Relationships. The lesson is the Role of the Men and Women. It discusses the traditonal and modern views of men/women. Students are given a series of Bible quotes to support the differing views and have to epxlain their meaning. Learning focuses around the importance of the family and the home. A range of teacher led and student led activites. Also included prepped learning (homework) activity on Christian attitudes to marriage.

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.

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

Lesson about the origins of Buddhism and key beliefs. Lots of opportuniteis for questioning - targetted and whole class. Students love the Buddha wordfil and film strip activities. The lessons provided the class teacher with a variety of options for the final activity. Aimed at KS3 but can be taught as an introduction to Buddhism at KS4. Can be tweaked for KS2.

A GCSE Eduqas new spec lesson for the topic Issues of Relationships. The lesson focused on the attitudes to cohabitation and adultery from a Christian persepctive. Opportuties for teacher led discussions, reviewing key teachings and Bible quotes and student led tasks. The final task is a homework task on marriage outside of religious traditions (can be completed in lesson due to time differences).

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.

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.

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 Buddhism lesson that teaches students about the 5 moral precepts and meditation. It starts with exploring what the precepts are and their positive/negative aspect. Students explain their understanding through the use of examples. The second part of the lesson teaches students about Buddhist meditation and its importance. There is an opportunity to participate in meditation. This lesson is great to engage students and is an example of active learning. Suitable for all abilities/dynamics - I have found this lesson work particularly well with lower ability, poor behaviour classes due to the focus on active learning. The scripts provided are standard meditation scripts, however can be adapted slightly.