This lesson reflects on the ways in which religious groups try to promote community cohesion. It uses a Jain myth to encourage students to consider the problem of ultimate truth and how this links to conflict. Students then consider how they could promote cohesion in their own community. Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson acts as an introduction to abortion. It includes the law, foetal developmental stages, a ‘mystery cards’ activity that helps students reflect on the complexities of making a decision whether or not to abort and concluding exam style questions.

This resource includes a loop the loop key word game and sample answers from exam questions which student should grade and consider the strengths and weaknesses of each in order to develop their own exam/writing techniques.

This lesson looks at how and why attitudes to women have changed. It includes a comical video clip which encourages students to reflect on previous attitudes to women, a time line activity, and ranking exercise. Links to edexcel syllabus

This resource is a simple booklet that students can use in conjunction with edexcel textbooks as an independent revision aid. It covers the main topics in the unit.

This is a lesson aimed at mid to high ability students. It looks at the art work of Michelangelo, particularly the Final Judgement and encourages students to reflect on the life and work of this great artist. This lesson aims to follow from an introductory lesson on what Christianity teaches about the afterlife, students should reflect on whether or not Michelangelo was a good Christian.

This lesson explores Christian theology looking at the heart of the idea of Jesus dying for humankind’s sins, what this means and how it relates to forgiveness. Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson looks at the Bible as a source of morality and asks students to question the values of isolated pieces of advice found within. Links to edexcel syllabus.

This lesson is designed as an introduction to the idea of the Holy Trinity. It links to the new edexcel GCSE spec - section one - Christian beliefs. The lesson includes an introduction to the idea the Trinity and how it links to Christian beliefs about the nature of God. It includes a variety of materials and tasks such as: a video analogies to help students grasp the concept a short card sort exercise. an exam question There are differentiated objectives and extension tasks to help stretch students thinking.

This lesson looks at reactions to unanswered prayer and some of the solutions offered to explain why some prayers appear to be unanswered. For on of the activities you'll need access to a copy of Bruce almighty (I think it's available online). Links to edexcel syllabus

This lesson encourages students to reflect on the Christian duty to care for one and other. It looks at the idea of being your 'brothers keeper' through engagement with two biblical stories. Links to the edexcel syllabus.

Lesson explores who Martin Luther King was and his approach and attitude to protest. Links to edexcel GCSE syllabus (Divided Union)

This lesson explores the story of Pandora’s box and encourages students to consider the use/meaning behind the myth. You will need some boxes in which to places anything that will stimulate curiosity.

This lesson uses drama to encourage students to explore a range of creation stories from across the globe. They are also encouraged to reflect on whether or not these stories can be useful for learning about other cultures.

This lesson helps students explore the reasons that Christians believe in life after death and consider the strength of the evidence. Links to edexcel syllabus.

This lesson provides uses a selection of activities to help students revise some of the lessons in the rights and responsibilities unit of work. It includes a card sort and model answers to standard exam questions which students are asked to mark and feedback on. Links to RS edexcel syllabus

This is an introductory lesson to creation stories . It introduces the Christian/Jewish story of creation and encourages students to reflect on its importance. Students are also asked to engage with the demographics of world religion through a map colouring task.

This lesson explores the different features of a Christian funeral and asks students to reflect on the symbolic value of these features. It includes a carousel activity and a deeper exploration of eulogies.

This lesson was developed as part of s scheme of work based on new religious movements. It follows a basic lesson structure with reading and comprehension tasks suitable for students with good literacy skills - but also includes a differentiated task for lower ability students.

This lesson provides an introduction to the nature and function of Christian prayer. It has four tasks including analysis of different types of prayer and an exam style question linked to the new GCSE syllabus. A homework task related to adoration and thank giving is also included. Objectives are differentiated and there is an extension task for more able students.