This lesson introduces students to the key events of Holy week. Includes a card sort, freeze frame activity and exam question. Links to new RS edexcel syllabus.

wicca and witchcraft

This lesson looks at the sacrament of ordination. Students learn about what is involved in the vocation of the priesthood and the process of becoming ordained. Links to new edexcel RS syllabus.

This lesson introduces students to the story of Job as a ‘solution’ to the problem of evil and suffering. They learn the story and reflect on its strengths and weaknesses as a solution to the problem of evil.

This lesson encourages students to think about the way we categorise different religious groups in society. It includes a card sort activity and discussion activity.

Lesson focus’ on whether or not multi-faith societies lead to a decline in religion. Uses case studied to help students recognise some of the complexities of maintaining religious adherence in a multi-faith society. Links to edexcel syllabus

Intro the ideas of reform, protection, deterrence and retribution. Contains a game as a starter which encourages students to reflect on a variety of crimes, the punishments administered and why as well as a main task that requires them to think of the logic and theory behind different theories of punishment along with their strengths and weaknesses. Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson explores what is meant by the term ‘near death experience’ and looks at the phenomenon through the experience of Carl Jung. It also engages in some of the proposed scientific explanations for the phenomena and and urges students to reflect on and critique the idea of out of body/near death experiences. Links to RS edexcel syllabus.

This lesson explores what is meant by diaspora. I have always used this lesson with ethnically mixed classes which certainly helps with the starter activity. The lesson looks at the history of the Jewish Disapora and reflects on the unique nature of Judaism as both a religion and an ethnicity. This lesson is suitable for mid-high ability students. It will need differentiation for weaker students.

This lesson is part of a key stage three scheme of work titled ‘can we prove God exists?’ The lesson provides an introduction to the design argument with some simple comprehension activities.

This lesson considers Christian teaching on bullying. It is a well structured lesson with a range of activities. Links to the edexcel syllabus

Students examine what the covenant is and why it is an essential aspect of Judaism. They do this through examining key moments of revelation. This lesson has both paired and individual activities. It encourages reflections on symbolism.

This lesson explores the idea of ihsan. It urges students to consider the idea of 'doing the beautiful' in everyday life and the difficulties in achieving this. Note: I was observed taking this lesson by ofsted who gave me very positive feedback, they liked the SMSC aspects and stressed that the resources were outstanding.

Students explore the differing Christian response to Capital punishment and the Biblical reasoning behind the attitudes. This lesson links to edexcel syllabus.

This lesson explores the significance of the destruction of Soloman's Temple and how it lead to the Jewish People becoming a 'people of the book'. There are paired and individual activities. This lesson is very SMSC driven.

This lesson serves as an introduction to the 7 sacraments of the Catholic church. It encourages students to reflect on the idea of ‘outward expressions of inward grace’ through a range of activities. This lesson links to the new RS GCSE syllabus and includes some differentiated resources.

This lesson looks at Lourdes as a site of pilgrimage for Christians. It considers events in the life of Bernadette Soubirous as well as urging students to consider the rituals and spiritual healing that some Christians experience as a consequence of making a pilgrimage to this site. Please note, all resources are included at the end of the powerpoint. Links to new edexcel RS syllabus

This is a simple lesson that requires students to use the information in the edexcel (Religion and Society) textbook (or another source) to create a presentation on the various forms of pollution.

Explores the theses of Islam and war including the ideas of greater and lesser jihad Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson explores Islamic teachings on Stewardship. It also reflects on campaigns that have focused on environmental issues and asks students to create there own with a religious spin.