A lesson that is engaging and fun, exploring the origins of Hinduism and key beliefs. The lesson focuses on the different Hindu Gods/Goddesses, with a particular focus on the Ramayana. The lesson uses a variety of clips to engage and enthuse. Class teachers can choose from a range of activites to direct students learning to meet the single challenging outcome. The lesson has been planned for KS3 but would be great for KS2 or lower ability KS4.

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).

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 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.

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.

A KS3 lesson teaching students about the life of the Buddha. It is perfect the start a unit of work on Buddhism or as part of a religious founders unit of work. The lesson includes a variety of activities and focuses on checking learning at various points in the lesson through in depth questioning. The first activity uses the Animated World Faiths clip (any alternative clip can be used). The final activity offers students a choice of two tasks, that can be selected based on their ability/behaviour/learning style/etc. The lesson is engaging and fun for students.

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.

A KS3 Buddhism lesson teaching students about the four noble truths. The lesson aims to teach students about the four noble truths and their importance. This lesson has a variety of activites and is fast paced. It suits all abilities, for lower abilities/poor behaviour students I have taught this over two lesson. The lesson offers lots of opportunities for students to be involved. A good mixture of AO1 and AO2 learning.

A lesson focusing on key Hindu beliefs and teachings about the afterlife. Students are taught key information to meet the outcome ‘I can describe Hindu beliefs about the afterlife, so I am able to discuss evidence and make comparisons.’ Studnets encouraged to consider the following questions: What do Hindus believe about life after death? What is meant by the key terms atman, reincarnation and samsara? What is karma? How does it impact on a persons life? Why do Hindus have these beliefs? The lessons main activity is a fun game design to explain key Hindu beliefs about the afterlife. Has been planned for KS3, but would be perfect for KS2 or lower ability KS4.

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 revision PPT for Eduqas RS GSCE (new spec). The PPT provides students with information and notes. The PPT has been created for a final revision lesson with Y11 students and is mostly teacher led. It is perfect resource to guide revision, and for students to access to support addiitonal revision at home.

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.

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 KS3 Buddhism lesson teaching students about the eightfold path. The lesson aims to teach students about the eightfold path, its importance and how Buddhist follow the path to enlightenment. The lesson links nicely to previous learning about the four noble truths. Activities include match up, literacy and involve students applying their learning to life scenarios. There are lots of opportunities for questioning/feedback at various points.

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.

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.

This is a A Level lesson from the new Eduqas spec. Its from theme 3, part A The concept of a state governed according to Islamic principles and the political and social influence of institutions as a challenge to secularisation. The lesson has a number of teacher led and student led activites. I taught this topic in about 2/3 lessons, but can be adapted to suit your class, their needs, and time constraints.

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.

New Spec Eduqas A Level - Theme 1 A Islam - religious figures - development of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad This is a series of 3/4 lessons, depending on time and student needs. Can be taught as is, or tweaked to suit. There a range of activities and some use of the Eduqas textbook. These lessons are the first to be taught so are planned to help bridge the gap between GCSE and A level. There is a focus on the key terms and using questioning to check students understanding.